new lord of the rings

Chapter 220 The battle begins!
game day.

The Houston Rockets came to challenge the Golden State Warriors. This game was broadcast live across the United States, and everyone was looking forward to it. Sports media from all over the world counted as one, and all of them sent elite soldiers to live broadcast this game.

Zhang Xin wakes up early in the morning to warm up. This is his habit. During important games, he warms up in the morning, and he will be in a particularly good state during the evening game. The Houston Rockets deserve Zhang Xin's attention. The team that made it to the Western Conference Finals.

According to the original historical process, in this year's playoffs, the Rockets eliminated the Dallas Mavericks 4:1 in the first round, and defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 4:3 in the second round, eliminated the Clippers, and finally entered the Western Conference Finals. Warriors join forces!

This Rockets team must not be underestimated. Their three-point shots this season are the highest in the previous seasons, and they have taken 2 more shots than the original Warriors. You know, the Warriors are famous for their crazy three-point shots, but this season The Rockets made two more three-pointers than the Warriors!

For such a team, once they are allowed to shoot open, it is difficult to press down.

If you let go of your advantage of being able to attack and defend well, and go to compete with the Rockets for offense, then you will enter the rhythm of the Rockets.

The Warriors claim to have the best offense in the world, but the Warriors' defense is also among the top three in the league. If only the offense is strong, they will definitely not be able to go that far. In fact, the Rockets' offensive ability is also very good, especially after D'Antoni coached the Rockets. At that time, the Rockets were the first to attack, not the Warriors!
The Warriors win in balance and in the complexity of their tactics. The opponent has no way to limit it, and the Warriors' defense guarantees that the opponent's offense is worse than their own, which ensures the Warriors' lower limit.

So to deal with the Rockets, say something that looks like nonsense: You must first defend well, and then attack well!
As night fell, the Oracle Center was brightly lit, the stadium was full of voices, and the media area was crowded with people. Sports media workers speaking various languages ​​were already in full swing, including commentators, cameras, and interviews with coaches and players on the sidelines.

The management and boss of the Warriors came to watch the game. Mark Jackson came to the scene as a commentator. Seeing the scene where the Warriors are in full swing, Mark Jackson has mixed feelings in his heart. This should belong to him!
His disciple Zhang Xin specially came over to hug him, and Zhang Xin greeted Mark Jackson with a smile: "Mark, you look so good recently, do you have something good to share with me?"

Mark Jackson laughed, and the grievances in his heart disappeared. If there is a loss, there must be a gain. After leaving those annoying people, his mood has improved a lot. Now as a commentary, he can comment on other players at will. Not more fun.

The game kicked off amidst the uproar.

The Rockets' starters are James Harden, Motie Junas, Trevor Ariza, Patrick Beverley and Dwight Howard.

The Warriors' starters are Zhang Xin, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andrew Bogut.

Bogut and Howard jumped the ball in the middle circle, and the Rockets got the ball for the first time.

Black-backed Beverly dribbled the ball across half court, and handed the ball to James Harden as soon as half court passed. He is a pseudo point guard in the lineup, and Harden actually controls the ball.

Harden has the top singles ability in history and the top pick-and-roll ability in history. This season, his two abilities have been more utilized, which is also the basis of the Rockets' tactics.

So Harden played pick-and-rolls as soon as he came up.

Howard went to the high position to do a high pick-and-roll for Harden, blocked Thompson for Harden, Harden broke through, Howard slid down, Bogut did not dare to let it go, Harden hit the ground and passed to Howard who slid down, Howard slid The take-off dunk was successful, Thompson was not high enough to block the shot, and he didn't want to pay for a foul.

The generals of the Warriors don't care, it is impossible to seal it with the firepower of the Rockets, not to mention that this is just the beginning, Green immediately serves, Curry advances quickly, and Beverly leads the defense to bite Curry.

Under Beverly's bite, Curry struggled to the frontcourt, Bogut went up to support, Curry handed the ball to Bogut, turned around and ran, Zhang Xin helped Curry block at the elbow, Beverly was so focused that he walked around in one go.

Zhang Xinka received a pass from Bogut at the elbow. With his back against Ariza, Zhang Xin didn't hit back immediately, but just observed the running position of his teammates. Thompson asked Green for a screen on the baseline, and went around to the elbow to continue. Bogut's pick-and-roll immediately attracted Howard's attention.

Zhang Xin turned to the middle at this moment, Ariza did not hold back and let Zhang Xin turn around, the inside line has been evacuated!
Zhang Xin took off with a step and dunked successfully!
With the running positions of Thompson, Curry and others, Zhang Xin can easily find singles opportunities. Ariza is tall and long enough to match Zhang Xin, but he is still a little weaker in terms of weight and strength. Zhang Xin relies on the system and reading games to play. Ariza is easy!

The Rockets have the ball, Harden is still looking for an opportunity to misplace, Beverly comes to help Harden take Thompson away, Curry faces Harden, although Curry has been ravaged by Zhang Xin, the current defense is also top-notch in the guard position level, but defending a top offensive player like Harden is not something you can defend well.

The game has just started, and Harden is full of energy. With his height, weight and speed, it is difficult for Curry to match up.

Sure enough, Harden dribbled the ball under his crotch a few times and broke through to the left. Curry hurriedly followed. Harden elbowed Curry away and knocked Curry away with momentum. With the strength in Li, he took a big step back, retreated two meters away, and calmly made a three-pointer!

Zhang Xin hurriedly said to Curry and Thompson: "Stephen, Clay, don't switch defenses, go directly to the big delay, Beverly can let it go, and we are in the defense! Drummond, we help make up the defense."

"OK! got it!" Curry and the other three nodded. They believed in Zhang Xin's judgment. Zhang Xin's countless on-the-spot command helped them defeat powerful enemies. This is the confidence Zhang Xin built up in the long-term competition. Willing to obey Zhang Xin's command.

Beverly has been aggressive as long as he is on the court. This is the basis for him to be able to start and gain a foothold in the NBA. He kept harassing Curry. Curry was overwhelmed and even pushed Beverly. , was called an offensive foul by the referee.

Zhang Xin hurried over to find Curry: "Stephen, don't be impatient, take your time, today's game will be very long!"

Zhang Xin's smile was very calming, and Curry calmed down.

The Rockets have the ball, Harden holds the ball for half court, Howard goes directly to the high pick-and-roll, Bogut directly rushes up to make a big delay, Howard goes down in order, Harden's passing skills are not blocked, a crotch pass It was directly given to Howard. Zhang Xin made a good judgment and got stuck directly at the place where Howard started.

Howard couldn't move up and down, so he had to stop and wanted to single Zhang Xin. Zhang Xin lowered his weight and held Howard tightly. Howard's upper body strength was amazing, but his lower body strength was a bit weak. hand, but the distance is a little far, the basketball hits the basket, and Zhang Xin grabs the rebound behind Howard's back!
(End of this chapter)