NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

Re-entering the Dynasty Center, the Rockets players' mental outlook has obviously changed, and confidence has returned to their faces.

Tang Yu discovered that Taylor Swift and her family have come to the Dynasty Center and are sitting in the front row opposite the bench.

At the same time, the league president David Stern also appeared in the audience.

The Timberwolves' first attack was still initiated by the inside line. Al Jefferson wanted to challenge Yao Ming, but unfortunately his hook was interfered by Yao Ming, and Ibaka struggled to grab the defensive rebound.

18 Card immediately found Curry to initiate the offense and defense transition. Lowry returned to defense very timely and was waiting for Curry's breakthrough at his own three-point line.

What everyone didn't expect was that Curry chose to shoot a three-pointer again when he was nearly two meters away from the three-point line.

"Oh my God, Curry's ball is too urgent. His touch tonight is cold!" Brent Barry sighed, thinking that Curry's choice was not the safest choice.

But as soon as the voice fell, Curry's ultra-long three-pointer seemed to be installed with precision guidance and went into the net!

"Wow~ I see Stephen has found his touch. This three-pointer is very important for his confidence!" Jon Barry said excitedly.

The Rockets' home court was filled with long-lost cheers. Curry did not celebrate, but retreated to his own half with a grim look.

The Timberwolves immediately responded with a shot. Kevin Love received a pass from Brewer and easily made a mid-range shot in one step inside the three-point line.

"One defense, keep an eye on your defender." Tang Yu shouted off the court. Just now, Card 18 went to make up for the defense and left Love with an open position.

Curry's three-pointer also made Lowry's defense against him tighter. Originally, Lowry mainly defended Curry's breakthrough because of his cold outside touch tonight, but when Curry made a three-pointer, Lowry dared not let this "cold-blooded killer" go again.

Harden and Yao Ming then played a wonderful match. After the two picked and rolled, Harden chose to break through. Brewer was blocked by Yao Ming, and Jefferson was shaken by Harden's European step and could only retreat mechanically.

After attracting Jefferson's defense, Harden passed the ball to Yao Ming from his trouser pocket. Yao Ming received the ball and made a very comfortable dunk!

Bang!

After a dunk, Yao Ming raised his arms and punched, and the home fans cheered for him immediately.

Rockets fans began to shout "Defense!", and the Rockets, who scored two goals in a row, seemed to have found the feeling of attack.

In the next defensive round, Jefferson wanted to use Yao Ming's slow movement speed to single out Yao Ming.

Unexpectedly, Curry appeared behind him at some point and directly snatched the basketball from his hand steadily and accurately.

With the cheers of the fans, Curry made a long pass to the fast-running Yi Jianlian, who took the ball and jumped up with three steps, gliding with both hands and dunking the basket!

'Beep'

Kevin McHale, the home court of the Timberwolves, immediately called a timeout. The Rockets had already started, and he had to quickly rearrange.

49-66, the Rockets led the Sen in the third quarter with a 7-2 climax within two minutes of the start, and all three goals were wonderful.

"Good job guys, this is the rhythm you should play!" Stevens encouraged and affirmed the players on the court when they left the court.

Tang Yu did not communicate with the players during this timeout, he just stood on the court, and several assistant coaches were in charge of the team during this period.

After returning temporarily, Kyle Lowry broke through Curry and scored a difficult layup to help the visiting team stabilize the situation.

But the Rockets have regained their confidence and rhythm, and the Timberwolves' lead is constantly being eroded by the Rockets.

The game soon came to the fourth quarter with 3 minutes and 21 seconds. Jefferson challenged Dayao under the basket and was interfered by the latter. Harden wanted to play offense and defense after getting the defensive rebound, but the Timberwolves retreated quickly this time.

Harden played Kyle Lowry in a mismatch. Although the two were good teammates, they are now serving different masters and can only rely on their own abilities.

Harden dribbled the ball under his legs to adjust his pace, while Lowry just adjusted his pace.

Suddenly Harden made a fake move to break through on the left, and Lowry immediately realized that he was fooled when he moved. Harden quickly pulled the ball back and took two steps back to the three-point line to shoot directly.

Harden's three-pointer shot into the Timberwolves' basket with a perfect arc like a cruise missile.

115-115!

After scoring, Harden's eyes widened and he looked at the fans on the sidelines excitedly, and the fans immediately responded to Harden with cheers.

At this moment, the Rockets finally filled the 22-point gap, and the morale of both sides was incomparable. The fans at the Rockets' home court once again took out the banners of their 34-game winning streak and began to cheer for the home team players.

In the commentary booth, Jon Barry said: "Although the Timberwolves played the best game of the season, they worked hard in the first half to create aThe advantage created by the Rockets was still wiped out by the Rockets' tenacity. "

"Yes, we have seen the tenacity of the Houston people. Now the two teams will really start the decisive battle!"

The game has officially entered the white-hot stage at this moment. The defense of both sides has not only improved by one level, but has completely entered the defensive intensity of the playoffs.

Yao and 18 Card guard the Rockets' inside line, and Alian is mainly responsible for helping Curden and the other two to defend the offensive players who break through.

Neither team scored in the next round, and the game entered the last official timeout.

After returning to the court again, the Timberwolves scored first, and Love made a hard shot in the low post and Ibaka made a second attack tip-in under the basket.

"Rebound! Rebound! Rebound!!!" "Tang Yu roared on the sidelines. Now it's time for him to take an adrenaline shot!

Curry and Harden looked at each other and nodded in tacit understanding. Harden raised his fist with one hand to indicate the team's tactics. Curry threw the ball to Harden and ran to the bottom corner.

Yao mentioned the organization outside the three-point line. Curry borrowed 18 cards and Harden to cover and then went out of the arc. Yao passed the hand to Curry and immediately went down. Jefferson chose to interfere with Curry, and Curry passed the ball to Yao.

Wilkins gave up Alian to assist Yao. Yao was very soft and gave the ball to Alian in the bottom corner with both hands.

Alian shot a three-pointer without hesitation after passing the ball. Alian was also ruthless at the critical moment. Showing his style as the No. 6 pick.

Accompanied by the cheers of the whole audience, the Rockets just took the lead for the second time in tonight's game.

After scoring, A-Lin pointed his finger at Dayao who assisted him, and the two national team teammates clapped their hands to celebrate.

118-117!

Due to the increase in defensive intensity, both sides only scored two points in the next minute or so.

And all of them were from the free throw line.

The game came to 36.1 seconds in the fourth quarter, the score was 120-119, the Rockets led by 1 point, and the Timberwolves had the ball after the timeout.

"When it comes to the moment of life and death, which player do you think the two sides will give the ball to?" Brent Barry asked his eldest brother.

Joan Barry smiled, "The Timberwolves will definitely play inside, it should be Al, his inside footwork is more solid, but he needs to face Dayao, if I were the coach, I would let Kevin handle it."

"What about the Rockets? If the Timberwolves score, who will the Rockets give the final winning ball to? ”

“If it’s two points, I’ll choose Yao Ming, if it’s three points, I’ll choose… This is too difficult, but I still believe in Stephen! But if it’s James Harden, it’s also reasonable! ”

Joan Barry really doesn’t want to offend anyone, he blocks both ends.