The King of the NBA

Chapter 375: Win the game with a total score of 32

The second quarter ended quickly, and the Rockets really failed to make any waves. Their momentum of chasing points was interrupted, and there was not much time left in the second quarter, so it was difficult to set off another wave of offensive.

When the first half ended, the score was 62:49, and the Timberwolves led by 13 points.

Back in the locker room, a group of Timberwolves players surrounded Ning Yi. Adelman came in with the team doctor and checked Ning Yi to make sure that there was nothing serious. Everyone was relieved and the atmosphere became active.

"It's still Ning who is very good, and he scored 8 points in just a short while."

"And one rebound, one assist."

"Yes, it's 8 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist. Tsk tsk, the efficiency is too high, but it's only three minutes."

Although Ning Yi was replaced after only playing for three minutes, his role was crucial. He scored 8 points, plus 1 rebound and 1 assist, which curbed the momentum of the Rockets chasing points and helped the Timberwolves stabilize the situation.

If Ning Yi hadn't gone up, the Rockets would go crazy. I'm afraid that even if the Timberwolves can lead at this time, they will be between three and five points.

Three to five points and ten points, this is a world of difference.

"Ning Yi played very well, but you can't slack off." Adelman was also in a good mood, deliberately sternly, reminding everyone: "The second half depends on you, Ning has not fully recovered, and it is best if he can't play." Not good."

"yes."

"Don't worry, coach."

Everyone responded.

After all, we still have to play seriously. After all, although the difference of more than ten points is quite a lot, it is not enough to defeat the Rockets. But Ning Yi has not fully recovered, but everyone doesn't think so. He scored 8 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist in three minutes. Such a performance is still called not fully recovered. If he fully recovered, how strong would he be ?

In everyone's opinion, Ning Yi has obviously recovered.

Ning Yi just smiled and didn't say much. If the team needs it, he will still play, but if it is not necessary, he will not ask for it. Others don't know, but he himself knows very well that his injury has almost healed, but his competitive state has not yet fully recovered, and what he has recovered is only shooting.

In the three minutes just now, Ning Yi scored a total of 8 points, 5 of which were directly from shooting, and then the one behind was a breakthrough layup, successfully scoring 2+1.

So speaking of it, the reason why Ning Yi is so efficient is to rely on good shooting, but if the time is too long, the opponent will definitely defend against this and will not let him easily shoot from the outside. Once the opponent forces Ning Yi to break through, it will be revealed that his state has not recovered.

The second half begins.

Due to the strength of the Timberwolves in the first half, the fans were extremely excited. They were very excited. At the beginning of the second half, the home fans shouted loudly. Some people called Ning Yi's name, hoping that he could play.

It's a pity that Ning Yi didn't play. The Timberwolves were on the side of Dion, Love, Brewer, Martin, and Jack. They were almost the main players, but Rubio was replaced by Jack.

Rubio played longer in the second quarter, and Adelman gave him a proper rest.

The Rockets have a total of 9 rotations, plus they are still behind by more than ten points, so at the beginning of the second half, McHale still took the starting lineup of Howard, Jones, Ariza, Harden, and Terry.

The alternation of the first half and the second half is a key point, and McHale also hopes that they can take advantage of this opportunity to launch a counterattack and catch up with the score.

It's just that McHale was disappointed again.

Although Ning Yi didn't play, the Timberwolves' general trend has been developed. Every player is playing very well, especially Love. His scoring ability is very strong, and he can score inside and outside the line, which makes the Rockets very helpless.

In addition, Martin, Brewer, and Dion can also assist Love.

Rubio didn't play, but Jack performed well today. After the third quarter, he hit two three-pointers one after another, which made McHale's face change slightly and he had to call a timeout.

When the timeout came back, Harden scored consecutively, leading the Rockets to a wave of counterattacks, and even narrowed the point difference to 7 points at one point.

But then Adelman called a timeout to adjust, and the opponent said: "We must hold our lead and beat the opponent's counterattack. I will not let Ning go up. You must rely on yourself. Remember, every time you Individuals must perform and score, understand?"

"Understood." Everyone solemnly responded in unison.

Adelman waved his hand: "Go ahead."

This time, Adelman didn't let Ning Yi go. You can't count on Ning Yi whenever you encounter problems. It doesn't mean that you can't do this, nor does it mean that Ning Yi can't count on it. It's just that it's not good and there are drawbacks.

Adelman felt that it is still necessary to reduce this disadvantage as much as possible, otherwise the initiative of other players will be gone, and each of them will only become mediocre. What is the use?

After all, Ning Yi was not there in the first three games. The Timberwolves players have actually gotten used to it, so even though Ning Yi was not there, they still stabilized the situation and defeated the Rockets' offensive.

This wave of offensive was defeated, and McHale knew that at least in this quarter, there was no hope of catching up with the score.

When the third quarter ended, the Timberwolves still led by 10 points.

Entering the fourth quarter, the two sides had a tacit understanding and only sent a rotation lineup. Adelman on the Timberwolves side did not intend to let Ning Yi play, so Love, Rubio and others had to rest more, and the Timberwolves The bench is already very strong, and there are many people available. Even if the starting players are not available, it is not a big problem.

On the Rockets' side, because of too few rotation personnel, coupled with being behind all the time, Harden, Howard, Ariza and others played for too long. If they want to launch a final counterattack in the last few minutes of this quarter, they must be allowed to recover. physical strength.

In a blink of an eye, a few minutes passed.

At this time, McHale replaced the main players one after another and launched a final counterattack.

Ning Yi was eager to move, but after watching it for a while, he knew that he had no chance. Harden missed three consecutive points, and Howard scored two goals, but it was only a drop in the bucket, and time waited for no one. As time passed, the point difference was still more than ten points. The Rockets wanted to make a comeback, but their hopes were slim.

In the last two minutes of the fourth quarter, the Timberwolves still led by 11 points.

"There is no suspense."

"This match is won."

In the auditorium, the home fans relaxed.

Some Rockets fans are dejected. This game is very critical. If the Rockets win, they will directly eliminate the Timberwolves 4:1 and reach the Western Conference Finals.

But it happened to lose.

In this way, it is hard to say who will win this series.

After all, Ning Yi has come back. He only played for three minutes today, but his playing time will definitely increase in the next game. Even if it doesn't increase, as long as he is there, I dare not say that the Rockets will definitely beat the Timberwolves.