NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

Looking at the data of the Rockets in G2, Yao Ming, Jordan and Ibaka formed the inside line of the Celtics.

The three of them blocked 14 shots in the whole game!

Yao Ming played for 39 minutes, 7 of 11 shots, 26 points, 13 rebounds and 8 blocks. It can be said that the improvement of mobility made Yao Ming's lateral movement in the inside much faster, and the multiple defensive blocks made the Celtics return in the Rockets' inside line.

Rockets booster James Harden played for 43 minutes and scored 20 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 4 turnovers, of which Harden scored 9 points from free throws.

Regular season MVP Stephen Curry's touch improved tonight. In the fourth quarter, Curry turned on the "day-to-day mode" and made 4 three-pointers to completely lock the Rockets in the victory. Curry scored 14 points in a single quarter and 21 points in the whole game!

The Rockets' Big Three contributed 67 points together.

In the eyes of some media, the Rockets are now a team with four giants, the last of which is Vince Carter.

Carter started the game and contributed 17 points. His wing cuts and three-pointers frequently caused damage.

You should know that Carter was an All-Star player who averaged 20.8 points per game last season.

In addition, the Rockets' substitutes also contributed 26 points. With Ibaka's 7 points, the Rockets won another game at home without any suspense.

117-104 defeated the Celtics again at the Dynasty Center without a single blow.

The Rockets, who maintained their home advantage, will challenge the Celtics at the Fleet Center Arena, the home of the Celtics in Boston three days later.

Beverley made a bold statement after the game, "We will end the finals with a sweep!"

Tang Yu still took the players to Boston one day in advance, so as to avoid the fatigue of arriving on the same day.

However, this also has disadvantages, that is, the tricks of local fans.

Tang Yu naturally asked Max to prepare for these in advance. More than 100 bodyguards firmly guarded the entrances and exits of the Hilton Hotel.

Players were not allowed to order takeout, and no non-hotel staff were allowed to appear on the team's floor. The tight security left no room for those with ideas.

Tang Yu told the players very confidently the day before the game, "It will be very difficult to play at home in Boston, and you will endure huge boos, but I want to tell you that this Rockets team is a tenacious team, and we can defeat all opponents!"

In a blink of an eye, it was the game day of Game 3 between the Houston Rockets and the Boston Celtics.

Outside the stadium, the Rockets' bus was greeted very unfriendly, which was also within Tang Yu's expectations.

At the pre-match press conference, Tang Yu also said that tonight's game would be a very difficult game, and Celtics fans would cause great trouble for their team.

Several Celtics legends came, and it must be said that the Green Army really has a lot of people in their ancestors.

Bill Russell, the 'Lord of the Rings', Kevin McHale, the 'Refrigerator', Larry Bird, the 'Chief', Robert Parish and others were all present.

This also gave the home team some motivation in disguise, but I believe the pressure was even greater in front of these celebrities.

McHale is currently the head coach of the Timberwolves, while Bird is the GM of the Pacers.

Before the game, Tang Yu also talked with these celebrities, and Bird highly praised Tang Yu's team building ideas.

"Tang Yu, can I ask you a question?"

Tang Yu smiled and said, "Of course, although we are opponents, I prefer to make friends like you!"

Such a compliment made Bird very happy, and he immediately laughed and said, "Haha, who do you think we should take in the summer draft?"

"You will have a correct answer, don't doubt yourself, after the draft you will have a correct choice, that is the best answer. Larry, your vision is very good!"

According to the normal draft, the Pacers will select Granger's replacement Paul George this summer, and in the second round they will select Lance Stevens, the "junior brother" who will blow the wind to James in the future.

These two can be said to be the best players in their respective positions.

"Thank you, I understand!"

McHale also immediately asked: "What about us, Tang Yu?"

"Kevin, you should know that the Timberwolves' pick is likely to be ahead of the Clippers' pick in my hands. I am still waiting to pick up bargains behind you. Sorry Kevin!"

Tang Yu did not tell McHale which good player to draft. You are kidding. Besides, telling you may not be useful.

Morris is eyeing ahead. He will definitely take the good players. After all, he is selling houses and land!

The players' warm-up ended quickly. Under the boos of the home fans, the Rockets playersThey all looked fearless, and the most excited one was Beverley, who enjoyed this feeling very much.

After the game between the two teams started, the Celtics wanted to regain the ground after losing two games in a row in front of the home fans, while the Rockets used their own rhythm to focus on fast breaks and offense-defense transitions.

The two teams also played their own games without interfering with each other. With equal hit rates, the Rockets took the lead quietly.

Because Yao Ming played well in the first two games, the Celtics strengthened their defense against Yao Ming in this game.

Let Garnett leave 18 cards open to double-team Yao Ming's strong play in the low post, and Yao Ming also made two mistakes at the beginning of the game.

"Yao, pass the ball! Don't play hard!" Tang Yu shouted to Yao Ming.

Players sometimes fall into misunderstandings on the court, or get stuck in a dead end, and this is when the importance of coaches is reflected.

After Tang Yu's reminder, Yao Ming no longer chooses to fight alone when facing double-teaming, and the Rockets' outside line ushered in an explosion.

18 Card continuously screened for Curry to give him a chance to shoot. Curry had a hot hand at the beginning. When Curry left the court at 5 minutes and 32 seconds in the first quarter, he had already made 3 three-pointers.

After Curry left the court, Beverly came on to defend Rondo. Coach Rondo kept complaining to the referee about Beverly's defensive fouls in the face of crazy dog ​​defense, but the referee ignored his complaints.

Ray Allen also used his signature three-pointer to help the Celtics stabilize the situation, and the difference between the two teams remained at around 3 points.

The home whistle tonight was also a bit serious. Harden's breakthrough fouls were not whistled several times, which also made Tang Yu smell a hint of uneasiness.

At the end of the first quarter, the Rockets led by 3 points 29-26.

Off the court, Tang Yu said to Harden: "I think you also feel that tonight is the opponent's home court, you have to reduce this way of committing fouls, use more double step-back attacks or breakthroughs!"

Harden nodded to show that he understood, "I understand, boss, this is their home court, I will change my style of play!"

Tang Yu also told all players to maintain a good attitude, not to let the referee's penalty affect their emotions, and to always stay calm on the court.

But that said, adrenaline is something that cannot be controlled!

And the referee's penalty scale is about to usher in a storm!