Rebirth of Hayes Cyclone

Chapter 123 [Duncan hits an iron elbow, Hayes dies]

Popovich believed that if McGrady hadn't hit the iron continuously in the first quarter, the ball would have been impossible to hit.

The most powerful tactic for the Spurs at present is the high screen of Duncan and Parker. The Spurs have always done this very well, so they can still score offensively.However, the biggest problem for the Spurs is not whether the starting players can score, but that there is no strong substitute to confront the Rockets' substitute group.

The most frightening thing about the Rockets is not the individual abilities of Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady, and Hayes, but that they have a group of super substitutes.The performance of David Lee and others enables the main players of the Rockets to fully enjoy the rotation and rest, ensuring the competitiveness on the court.

This will not work. Looking at the sweat on the foreheads of Parker and Ginobili, Popovich understands that if this continues, the physical strength of the main players will be difficult to maintain until the fourth quarter.The Rockets' defense is too strong.In such a high-intensity, high-tech confrontation, every time a goal is scored, a lot of feints and runs are required to catch the ball. Whenever the GDP combination takes the ball, it is always difficult one-on-one. The defense of the inside players.And this is just the first game in the series.

Popovich suddenly had a strange idea that if Hayes was injured, it would be much easier.He didn't know that Dunleavy of the Clippers and D'Antoni of the Suns thought so too.

At the end of the timeout, Parker failed to make a breakthrough layup, and the Rockets counterattacked with a rebound from the backcourt.After Spanoulis broke through, he made a wonderful pass to Battier, who hit a three-pointer to tie the score. 37 to 37.

Duncan made a mid-range shot, and Spanoulis responded with a layup; Ginobili broke through and made a layup, and Millsap scored a high shot.The two teams entered a stalemate stage...

With 3 minutes left in the second quarter, Parker missed a shot, David Lee scored a backcourt rebound, Spanoulis and Millsap played a pick-and-roll, the latter missed a high shot, Hayes grabbed an offensive rebound, The second offense scored. 43 to 41.The Rockets took the lead for the first time in this game.

Yao Ming and McGrady have not played, Hayes led a group of substitutes, the second quarter beat the Spurs by 15 points.At this time, Van Gundy replaced David Lee with Yao Ming, who had rested for almost the entire quarter, and arranged for Hayes to face Duncan again.

If God gave Van Gundy another chance to choose, he would definitely not make this substitution.

Hayes defended close to the body, Duncan took the ball and turned around, trying to attack the frame, but hit Hayes on the right eye socket with an elbow.The referee blew Duncan's foul, and Hayes' eyes were bleeding immediately.

There were boos everywhere in the stadium, and Van Gundy immediately rushed to the sidelines to blame Duncan.Now Popovich is very happy. It turns out that there really is a God. I will pray more in the future.

Duncan didn't do it on purpose, the referee only recorded him a common offensive foul.Hayes could only rest.Van Gundy replaced McGrady, Battier played small forward, and Millsap topped the power forward position.

Hayes sat on the sidelines for less than half a minute before the Spurs tied the game.Duncan blocked Battier and Ginobili broke into the paint to score.The Rockets attacked, and Spanoulis lobbed the ball to Yao Ming. As a result, Yao Ming made a wrong catch and was intercepted by the Spurs to fight back.Parker broke through and passed to Finley, who hit a three-pointer, 43 to 46.

The Rockets' defense was in disarray.Van Gundy requested a timeout.

"Damn it! Hayes was broken by Duncan's iron elbow. This foul is too bad! Looking at the camera just now, it was obvious that the Spurs were laughing off the court. This is simply unsportsmanlike. If the Spurs win the game like this, Victory is impossible!" Drexler said excitedly.

"I don't know if Hayes can still play in this game? He is bleeding badly. His absence will have a great impact on the Rockets. Even if he can play, his vision will be affected, and it will be difficult to play at the level just now." It's gone," Matt Brad said worriedly.

Both commentators are fans of Hayes. Drexler has repeatedly said in public that "Hayes is better than McGrady and Yao Ming", but the US media still prefers that McGrady and Yao Ming are the bosses of the Rockets. Hayes is only the third person of the Rockets.

"Chuck, are you alright?" Yao Ming immediately asked after leaving the court.

"Of course it's fine." Hayes wiped the blood with a towel, and said to the team doctor, "Lovin, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and find a Band-Aid."

"What kind of international joke are you making? Your wound is too big and needs stitches. Come with me to the locker room." Luo Wen said: "Anesthetics will affect your reaction. I don't think you can play in the second half."

"Then no anesthesia! Hurry up and sew it up, I'll go up and deal with that idiot Duncan in the second half!"

Hayes spoke very loudly, and the Rockets were all moved. It's not unheard of in the NBA to have stitches on the field, but it was the first time they saw someone who dared not to use anesthesia and spoke as easily as sewing clothes.

Hayes' eyes were swollen badly. Everyone present felt that he would not be able to play in the following games, and their confidence was shaken a little. Now Hayes' words calmed them down.

In ancient times, Guan Gong played chess and healed his injuries. Today, Hayes has stitches in the corners of his eyes.Hayes followed Lowen into the locker room.Luo Wen took out the tool and asked again: "Did I really sew it? Are you sure you don't need anesthesia? It will hurt very much."

"I'm fine. Just don't shake your hands. Just treat me as anesthetized. Don't be nervous." Hayes turned his head to comfort Lowen.In his mind, this is a super quack doctor, and it would be terrible if he was disfigured. (It doesn't matter whether some looks are ruined or not.)
"Then I'll start, bear with it." After Luo Wen said, he began to give the needle.

oh my lady gaga!It's too fucking painful!Hayes gritted his teeth and endured, without making a sound.The big talk has already been said, if he is screaming, it will be a joke for others.For the sake of face, men can always exert amazing power.

After stitching and bandaging, Hayes had already sang Mavis Fan's song "I Want Us Together" countless times in his heart. (The climax lyrics are: Aiyo~~Aiyo~~Aiyo~~Aiyo~~Aiyo~~)

The second half of the game has begun.When Hayes appeared on the bench, the audience applauded enthusiastically.

The Rockets are 47 points behind 53 to 6.

The Spurs adjusted their lineup again in the second half. Udri replaced Parker and Hawley replaced Duncan.The Rockets were on the opening lineup, but David Lee replaced Hayes.

"If we can keep leading, you don't want to play this game." Van Gundy said next to Hayes.

"Of course that's the best." Hayes smiled wryly.He is in a little pain now, so he can only smile wryly.

The Spurs lost to the Rockets in the low post to start.Fisher hit two lobs to Yao Ming, and Yao Ming made one inside pass to David Lee.The Rockets played a wave of 6-0 after the opening and successfully tied the score at 53-53.

The Spurs used Elson and Oberto to defend, but the effect was not good. The two insiders seemed a little slow.Offensively, Ginobili and Finley seem to lose their rhythm when facing a strong defense with physical confrontation.

After all, the Spurs are a strong team that is used to playing in the playoffs. Even if the lineup is at a disadvantage, they can still play well.Popovich immediately arranged for his players to double-team Yao Ming, who was hot against the opponent, and relaxed his defense against Fisher.

It was difficult for Yao Ming to catch the ball when he was double-teamed, and the Rockets immediately changed to McGrady.After receiving the pass, he dribbled a few times at a 45-degree angle, pulled up a jumper, and the ball went wide again.

Yao Ming didn't have any complaints at the beginning, but McGrady played consecutive singles and hit irons continuously in the game, and the statistics have become an embarrassing 13-for-1.The other players felt good but could only run back and forth, especially Yao Ming, who didn't have a single chance to catch the ball in 3 minutes.Back on defense, Yao Ming said, "Tracey, pass the ball inside. They can't guard me."

After McGrady heard it, he just glanced at Yao Ming and didn't reply. Yao Ming felt extremely aggrieved.

McGrady was confused in this game and fell into a vicious circle of wanting to prove himself.He missed a lot of shots in the first quarter, and the stadium fans were silent.He sat off the field in the second quarter, and Hayes immediately led the bench to recover the score.The cheers of the fans were so warm, and McGrady felt a bit harsh when he heard the cheers. People seemed to be mocking him as inferior to Hayes.He is the MVP, how could he not be as good as Hayes?Then McGrady felt that the problem was with his teammates, and he became dissatisfied with Yao Ming.He believes that the reason why Hayes played smoothly is because of the running and bombing tactics, and his offense is not smooth because Yao Ming dragged down the offensive speed.

At this time, McGrady didn't think about his own reasons. With different teammates on the field, how to adjust his style of play to bring the team victory is correct.He didn't think about it, because he was already dazzled by the title of MVP and felt that he was the strongest.Since he is the strongest, he should take the shot and lead the team to victory.

Six minutes into the third quarter, the Rockets trailed by 6 points 61 to 68.McGrady has been sleepwalking in this quarter, missed a goal in the sports game, and only scored 7 points with free throws.

Van Gundy replaced McGrady with Azubuike.He can't stand McGrady anymore, and he is going to put McGrady on the bench for this game and will not let him play again.Azubuike may not be able to attack on the court, but he works harder on defense.The Spurs have been relying on pick-and-rolls to use McGrady as an offensive breakthrough during this time, which is simply maddening.

After playing for another 2 minutes, the Rockets' offense still did not improve. 63 is 74 points behind 11.

Drexler said helplessly: "After Hayes left the court, the Rockets immediately changed from a beautiful team attack to an endless individual single. Now the Spurs are double-teaming Yao Ming, and the other players are dead. David Lee and Millsap, who performed well in the quarter, have also become decorations. The Rockets must make adjustments, why not replace Fisher? He is almost being sieved by Parker."

Matt Brad said: "The Rockets played very hard in today's game. We understand one thing. Hayes is the most important person for the Rockets."

(End of this chapter)