NBA Old Age Star System

Chapter 333 The Difficult Rocket and Harden
Harden's consecutive hits made Su Tian alert.

The Rockets have always been more dependent on the sky. If they feel better today, it will be very dangerous.

The next few rounds seemed to verify Su Tian's worries. Not only did Harden continue to hit three-pointers, but Paul, Ennis and even Tucker all performed.

Although the Lakers raised their vigilance and successfully defended for a few rounds, they still allowed the Rockets to catch a few opportunities in the middle, and they were not completely sealed.

At the end of the first quarter, the score reached 27-35, and the Rockets were already 8 points ahead of the Lakers.

On the offensive end, the Lakers' performance was still very normal, but they couldn't stop the Rockets' explosive touch today.

"I feel that the Lakers are in danger. The Rockets feel obviously very good today. Not only Harden and Paul, but the role players also feel very good." Barkley said.

"That's true. The Lakers must find a way to contain the Rockets' three-pointers." Smith echoed.

At this time, the Lakers' bench.

Walton glanced at the bench and found that the relaxation on everyone's faces had disappeared and was replaced by seriousness.

It is not that the Lakers have not been led by other teams before, but the feeling is different.

Before being led by other teams, either he made an obvious mistake, or the opponent felt a strange explosion.

But even then, no one on the Lakers was afraid and still believed that the final victory would be theirs. This was a strong confidence gained during the winning streak.

But this time is different. This time the Lakers made no obvious mistakes. Although the Rockets feel good, they are all within the normal range and not so outrageous.

The most important thing is that the Lakers know how the Rockets are going to play, but they still can't stop it.

This feeling has always been the feeling of the opposite team before, but this time it is the turn of the Lakers.

"Guys, the Rockets' tactical intention is obvious. I need you to be more focused. As long as you come on the court, no matter who it is, you must focus on me! You must do a good job of returning to defense! If I find that there is something wrong in the second quarter, Anyone who fails to do a good job will be replaced immediately!"

Walton's expression was also very serious, and his words also made several substitute players feel the pressure.

"We have also played against the Rockets before. It is normal for the Rockets to study us, but this is not a reason for us to fail. Everyone cheer up and play to your advantage!"

Wharton's lecture is over, the intermission time is almost over, and the second quarter of the competition between the two sides begins.

In the second quarter, Su Tian first rested off the court, and the Lakers were led by George and Butler.

For the Rockets, Harden also temporarily took a break, allowing Paul to come on and lead the team.

Without Su Tian's restraint, Paul also began to show his fangs.

Although Paul is old, Paul can still play some wonderful rounds at this time.

The Rockets played some wonderful cooperation under the tandem of Paul, and the Lakers, relying on George and Butler to take turns, the score between the two sides was deadlocked here at this time.

Halfway through the second quarter, Su Tian came on the field again.

Along with Su Tian, ​​Harden of the Rockets.

At this time, Butler came off the court to rest, and Su Tian came to the second position to face Harden.

"Su, I told you a long time ago, this battle must be my revenge battle."

"James, I'm not sure about the final victory, but who gave you the confidence to say that you will definitely win me?"

Although the two of them spoke with a smile, something collided in their eyes.

At this time, the Lakers had the ball. Su Tian took the ball and faced Harden's defense. Su Tian couldn't help but want to complain.

"James, change someone to guard me, you can't."

As soon as Su Tian finished speaking, he immediately pulled up on the spot and made a three-pointer.

Swah——

Su Tian's shot was sudden, and Su Tian's shot point was very high. Harden had no time to step forward to interfere, and Su Tian successfully hit the three-pointer.

After Su Tian made a shot, he looked at Harden with a provocative expression.

The ball was switched, Harden received the ball and faced Su Tian.

"Su, although I didn't defend the ball just now, you can't defend me either."

After saying that, Harden immediately rushed to the basket with all his strength, Su Tian followed Harden closely, and came to the basket together.

At this time, Harden wants to collect the ball and take the European step. According to Harden's ability and characteristics, even if the European step fails, he can cheat a foul.

But Su Tian didn't give Harden a chance, he took a precise shot and stole it directly!

Su Tian's steal was so fast that Harden didn't even react, but at this time Su Tian had already turned around and started a fast break.

Su Tian took the lead and succeeded in a two-handed dunk before Harden barely caught up behind him.

At this time, Harden's expression was very exciting, because before Su Tian made harsh words, he did not get in.

If Harden's face wasn't covered by a beard, it would be dark and red now.

The Rockets had no choice but to reorganize their offense. This time Harden came to the frontcourt with the ball, still facing Su Tian's defense, but this time Harden did not say any harsh words, but looked serious.

The Rockets managed to lead the Lakers today until now, and the Rockets cannot lose their hard-won advantage because of their own reasons.

Harden dreams of beating Su Tian once.

At this time, Harden's dribbling speed suddenly accelerated. After continuous crotch dribbling, he burst forward.

Seeing this, Su Tian quickly followed up, but then Harden stepped back to the three-point line and shot directly from the three-point line.

Swah——

Harden made a direct three-pointer.

Harden didn't say anything after the hit, but followed his teammates back to defense quickly.

"Difficult."

At this time, Su Tian felt Harden's difficulty for the first time.

When Harden doesn't jump out or make jokes, and becomes serious, the overall strength of the Rockets rises directly.

In the next few rounds, Harden was evenly matched with Su Tian by virtue of his personal ability. Although Harden had a few dribbles, it has to be said that Harden has improved.

At the end of the second quarter, the score came to 55-61, and the Rockets still led the Lakers, with a point difference of 6 points.

The two sides entered the intermission.

"From the perspective of the first half, the Rockets have been in a leading position. In the past, this situation was really not very common for the Lakers." Barkley said.

"Indeed, when the Lakers played against the Cavaliers and Warriors before, although the opponent had a lead, they would not always be suppressed. This is the case when facing the Rockets."

"Kenny, from your perspective, why is this happening? Have the Rockets really surpassed the Lakers in overall strength?" Barkley looked at Kenny Smith and asked.

"It will take a while to see whether it is really exceeded. It is not enough to rely on only one game. But in terms of this game, the Rockets are really in good condition. Moreover, the Lakers' overall consumption of the main force has been reduced due to the continuous fighting before. It’s too big, and it’s reasonable for such a situation to happen.”

Kenny Smith obviously avoided Barkley's trap because he couldn't clearly say who is better between the Rockets and the Lakers. Mainly because the fan base of both sides is too large and it is difficult to offend.

At this time, in the Lakers locker room.

"Su, how long do you think the Rockets can last? Is there any chance to overtake in the third quarter?" Wharton sat next to Su Tian and asked in a low voice.Su Tian thought for a while and said: "The Rockets team can't use common sense to infer. They are too concerned about the feel. Maybe there is a problem with the feel in the third quarter, but maybe they will hit consecutively. It's hard to say."

"All I can say is, let's do our best, or increase my playing time in the third quarter and see if there is a chance."

Wharton nodded after hearing this, but then shook his head again.

"Su, what you said is good, but you still play half a quarter in the third quarter and can't play for too long. The team still depends on you in the fourth quarter. You are the Lakers' confidence."

After explaining to Su Tian, ​​Wharton walked away.

In fact, Su Tian wanted to say: "It's okay, let me go up. My physical strength is fine."

But Su Tian also knew that even if he said so, Wharton would not increase his playing time. After all, even if he lost this game, it was just a regular season and it would not hurt his bones.

There is no comparison between winning or losing a regular season game and Su Tian's personal safety.

At the same time, the Rockets' locker room is also laying out the game about the third quarter.

D'Antoni looked around the players and said: "Guys, the third quarter is our last chance. I think you all know Su Tian in the fourth quarter, so we must take a big score in the third quarter." advantage, so we have a chance going into the fourth quarter."

"James, Chris, you two will play more time in the third quarter. I will try to arrange some small lineups. The rhythm and speed in the third quarter will speed up again! Take more three-pointers!"

Harden and Paul nodded seriously after hearing this. Although there were some small conflicts between the two, facing the Lakers now, their goals are the same.

Soon, the intermission ended and players from both sides returned to the field.

"Okay, audience friends, the third quarter is about to start. Let's take a look at the rosters of both sides. Not surprisingly, both sides are starting lineups."

"It seems that the game in the third quarter will be very exciting, because we experienced the fierce offensive of the Rockets in the first quarter, let's see if the Rockets can reproduce it in the third quarter."

The first possession of the third quarter was given to the Rockets.

Paul got the ball and advanced to the frontcourt. Facing Su Tian's defense, Paul didn't hesitate and passed the ball directly to Harden.

Paul is a smart man, he didn't hesitate at all when he saw Su Tian defending him, so he wouldn't feel uncomfortable.

At this time Harden got the ball and faced Butler's defense.

Harden naturally didn't think so much, but Harden himself is the Rockets' first firepower output point, no matter who he faces, he can't be cowardly.

The same thing happened against Butler this time. He started by dribbling from his hip, then rushed to the basket with the ball. After two steps, he then stepped back and returned to the three-point line.

After Harden's operation, the distance between Harden and Butler was two steps away, so Harden took a leisurely three-pointer.

Swah——

Harden made a steady three-pointer.

"Harden hit a three-pointer as soon as he came up. It seems that Harden is in good condition."

"It depends on how the Lakers respond."

The possession of the ball was switched, and Su Tian advanced with the ball.

Facing Paul's defense, Su Tian naturally launched a direct attack on his own.

Paul's defense at this time was still a bit difficult for Su Tian, ​​so after Su Tian successfully broke through, Tucker stepped forward to help defend and double-team.

Seeing the Rockets double-teaming, Su Tian was not afraid of danger, and directly received the ball and took off.

Tucker's official height is 198, but in fact it may be lower. Facing Su Tian, ​​​​he has no height advantage, so Su Tian easily gained air supremacy after jumping.

Su Tian dodged continuously in the air, pulled the bar and then made a layup.

bang - swish -

The basketball hits the backboard and bounces into the net.

"Su is still so strong, even in the face of double teams, he still scores easily." Barkley sighed.

But Kenny Smith next to him shook his head and said: "The score is scored, but it is not necessarily easy."

"Su is the guarantee of the Lakers, especially in the fourth quarter, so generally speaking, Su will not play for too long in the third quarter. This is also a way to preserve his energy. Now in the third quarter, if Su Tian is going all out , It’s not a good thing for the Lakers.”

At this time, on the playing field, Su Tian hit and quickly returned to defense.

The Lakers also gained experience and followed Su Tian back to defense, but the Rockets didn't start their fast break.

Just when Paul came outside the three-point line with the ball and slowed down to wait for his teammates, Paul suddenly burst into the inside.

Su Tian was careless and didn't notice Paul's Xiao Jiujiu, but turned around and chased after him.

Naturally, Paul's purpose is not to really break through for a layup, but to attract the defense.

After successfully attracting the defense, Paul hit the ground and passed to Gordon in the bottom corner.

Gordon caught the ball and made a three-pointer.

Swah——

A three-pointer was successfully hit again.

"CP3 is very experienced. Su is still too young and was tricked by Paul."

Su Tian also wanted to greet Paul at this time, but he still wanted to find him on the field.

In the next few rounds, the Rockets continued to implement fast-play tactics, and the Lakers gradually began to be unable to keep up.

Halfway through the third quarter, the point difference remained at around 8 points.

"To be honest, I really didn't expect this situation." Barkley couldn't help but said.

"It's really a bit surprising. It can only be said that the Rockets not only have full tactical execution, but also feel good and have good luck. The three-point shooting rate is very high." Smith said.

At this point Wharton called a timeout.

"Su, come down and rest. The team still needs you in the fourth quarter."

"Coach, let me play a little longer."

"No, Su, you have to trust your teammates."

In the end, Su Tian still couldn't defeat Walton and had to come down to rest. The Lakers changed their formation, and George and Butler came on to lead the team.

The Rockets were relieved to see Su Tian take a rest. Su Tian put too much pressure on the Rockets.

At this time, D'Antoni's eyes began to glow.

"Guys, this is our chance! In this half quarter, widen the gap!"

Paul and Harden looked at each other, and they both played again.

"The Lakers' side has changed, and Su Tiantian is resting. The Rockets' side, the Rockets have also changed, but Paul and Harden haven't ended!"

"The Rockets want to widen the gap in one fell swoop!"

(End of this chapter)