NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

After the victory, all the Rockets players surrounded Jeremy Lin and congratulated him. Jeremy Lin's shy expression could not hide his excitement and happiness.

Popovich walked to the technical table and shook hands with Tang Yu, "It seems that you have found another pearl."

"How much worse are the players who can enter this league? Besides, one game can't tell you anything."

Jeremy Lin played for 21 minutes in this game after Harden was injured and left the court. He scored 26 points, 3 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 steals in the fourth quarter.

Among them, he made 3 of 4 three-pointers and 7 of 8 free throws, which helped the Rockets stabilize the situation at critical moments.

Jeremy Lin's first game against Finals FMVP Tony Parker was perfect.

Durant scored the highest score of 36 points in the game, and Durant grabbed 7 rebounds.

If Jeremy Lin was the key to victory in this game, then Durant was the Rockets' base.

The first question Tang Yu asked at the press conference was about Harden's injury.

Tang Yu said: "Unfortunately, another star player of ours has fallen, which is a big blow to us. But the team has enough bench players, and this is a very good test!"

The next questions are undoubtedly about the Rockets' surprise player Jeremy Lin in this game.

A beautiful reporter asked: "Coach Tang, will Jeremy start in the next game?"

Tang Yu laughed and said: "Haha, it's hard to say, I may need to think about it."

"Coach Tang, can Jeremy's outbreak replace Stephen or James' position?"

Tang Yu immediately said: "Stephen and James are irreplaceable. Jeremy is a different type of player from them. He will have a bright future!"

After the press conference, Tang Yu found the team's GM Chris Webber.

"Chris, the team needs a batch of all Jeremy's peripherals, including jerseys, equipment, etc. And contact the shoe manufacturer immediately to launch Jeremy's exclusive shoes. I want to see Jeremy's shoes on the market in 3 days!"

Webber said: "Boss, do you have any requirements for which shoe manufacturer to choose?"

"Talk to Jeremy's agent about this, but be quick."

After hanging up the phone, Tang Yu called O'Neal again.

This time Jeremy Lin's outbreak is also a good opportunity to advertise his TS Sports again.

"Shaq, remember Charles' bet on Yao Ming?"

O'Neal laughed and said, "Of course, man, I still enjoy talking about kissing the donkey's ass!"

"Shaq, I need you and Charles to do this again, and bet again on Jeremy. Let Brent and Clyde prepare a special program about Jeremy. This time, I want you to make TS Sports famous!"

"Haha, I understand, boss, I will discuss it with everyone immediately!"

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December 27, Orlando Amway Arena.

Tonight, the Rockets will visit Orlando in the East to challenge the Magic led by Howard.

Earlier, the Rockets' medical team had confirmed Harden's injury.

Harden needs to rest for at least 40 days due to a strained left hamstring, which expands the Rockets' injury list again.

Now the Rockets' injury list has as many as 4 people, Curry, Harden, Terry, and Anthony.

With two big centers Yao Ming and Oden who can get injured at any time, the Rockets are now full of injured players.

In the Rockets' visiting locker room, Tang Yu announced that Jeremy Lin will be the starting point guard tonight.

Jeremy Lin was ecstatic. This will be the first time he has started a game in his career.

He has been preparing for this moment for two seasons, and now he can finally get his wish.

"I know our team is in trouble, but as a member of the Rockets, we must do our best to win every game."

Tang Yu is also very worried about the center position. Yao Ming and Oden are now sharing 30 minutes of playing time.

Both of them are strictly required by the team doctor to limit their playing time, which makes Tang Yu's deployment very passive.

After warming up, the two teams are all ready. Tonight is another tough battle for the Rockets.

The Magic have only missed the playoffs twice since getting Howard, that is, in Howard's first two years, and then they have reached the finals under the leadership of the demon.

Jeremy Lin played as the Rockets' starting point guard, and the other four were Ray Allen, small forward Kevin Durant, power forward Serge Ibaka, and center Yao Ming.

Leonard was on the bench as the sixth man.

Before the game started, O'Neal, Barkley, and Brent Barry hosted the Rockets and Magic game together in the TS Sports live studio tonight.

"Hey, Charles, do you think the Rockets will put Jeremy Lin in the starting lineup tonight? "O'Neal laughed.

Barkley curled his lips and said disdainfully: "Man, in my opinion, it will be very difficult for the Rockets to defend their title this season. I think Tang Yu will put Jeremy in the starting lineup. But I don't think highly of this second-year undrafted player. "

"But you have to know that Jeremy has achieved a double-double that even stars like LeBron, Stephen and James couldn't achieve in the first game. "

"Oh! Fuck, all this is just a coincidence. People's luck will not always be so good. This is not replicable!"

"Then how many points do you think Jeremy can get tonight? Or how about we make a bet?" O'Neal asked tentatively.

Barkley's eyes rolled, probably thinking that he couldn't be so unlucky again, but he still had lingering fears about the bet, and he didn't want to kiss any donkey's ass again.

"I think even if Jeremy gets the starting lineup tonight, he won't get 20+10 data. This is too crazy, absolutely impossible! "

This time Feizhu learned to be smart. He did not mention 20 points alone, but upgraded the difficulty to 20+10 double-doubles. The difficulty is not a little bit.

You know, even if the Rockets injured three stars, they still have Durant, Ray Allen, Ibaka and other players in the team.

These people are all higher priority than Jeremy Lin!

But Barkley also overlooked one point. Jeremy Lin is the only point guard of the Rockets now. He has absolute control over the ball on the court.

O'Neal threw a bomb directly this time, "How about we make a bet, bet whether Jeremy can get 20+10 data."

"No problem, I'm not afraid of you this time, I will win you, tell me your bet!"

"If you lose, I think you should do a black silk pole dance in the live broadcast room, which should have a good ratings! I can't wait to think about your enchanting figure, Charles, haha! "

Barkley's face turned black, "Fake Shaq, this is impossible, and I will never lose."

"Yes, Charles, I think you can't lose! I support you!" Brent Barry was still supporting Barkley on the side.

There was laughter in the live broadcast room, and the next game was even more exciting!