i am legend

Chapter 608 Francis' Change

In the Toyota Center, after a short rest in the hotel, the Warriors players went straight to the arena at the request of Wilkens in order to better prepare for the season that will start soon. The third game of the first round of the playoffs!
In the previous two games, the state shown by the Warriors made Wilkens and others very happy!

Especially after completing the double-kill Rockets at home, this will have a huge advantage for their next two consecutive away games!
Now, Bruce, West and Wilkens are watching the court with smiles on their faces, and the running players are extremely relaxed, which shows that their mentality towards this game is What a look!

"Gentlemen, can we imagine the finals now?" Bruce said with a confident smile, watching the players who performed very well on the court, and now he directly brought the theme to the finals!
"Hehe, if we can break through the blocking of the Timberwolves, Spurs, or Lakers again, I think we will still have a great chance of winning after entering the finals!" West said slowly with a smile, thinking of those few days in the East. The performance of a strong team can not help showing a strong confidence in the eyes!
"Haha, gentlemen, if this was the regular season, I would be delighted at your confidence. However, after entering this huge meat grinder, I think even the Rockets, which we regard as weak, will Bite us hard in the next two games!" Wilkens obviously didn't agree with what the two said, and his attitude towards the game will always be rational!

"Hehe, let's wait and see!!" Bruce smiled indifferently, then looked up at the championship flag hanging above the Toyota Center, and squeezed his right hand tightly!
After that, as night fell, after a number of home fans of the Rockets entered the arena one after another, the match between the two sides was about to enter the beginning stage!
On the edge of the court, the Rockets and Warriors players stood there one after another. When the referee blew the whistle to start the warm-up, a large number of fans in the stands cheered!

"Man, let's get back the defeat!!"

After playing, Mark Jackson said to the others with a firm expression, but Francis, who was not far away from him, did not show any signs. After all, he had been shelved by Van Gundy!

"Come on, brothers!!"

Yao Ming clenched his right fist, and after Jackson finished speaking, he rarely encouraged his teammates loudly!

And Francis, who heard Yao Ming's shout, was about to take the ball and start his warm-up, when his body suddenly paused, he turned his head to look at the young big man, and immediately showed a very complicated expression on his face!

As the boss of the Rockets, although Francis is very clear about the nature of this alliance, after hearing Yao Ming's words, he felt unspeakably complicated and awkward.

Once upon a time, this big man from the east was still that immature player, but now with the rapid growth of the opponent, he clearly felt that something called a threat was quickly surrounding him!

Just like the previous conflict with Van Gundy, in Francis' understanding, at least the team would have some manpower to support him, but with the appearance of Mobley and Jackson, the performance of other players was really good. It made him feel a little shocked!
Since coming to the Rockets, Francis has always regarded himself as the future of the team and the long-awaited savior by the fans. Even though Olajuwon was still in the team back then, he always Consider yourself the leader of the team!

However, as Van Gundy was brought into the team by Carol Dawson this season, it all became a little unprepared for him!
Originally, he was the player who completed the last shot on the team, and he originally took the most shots on the team.

However, with the appearance of Van Gundy, even though his number of shots has been divided by others, the most unbearable thing for him is Van Gundy's bad concept of defense first!

There are fewer gorgeous dunks, and sharp breakthroughs are gradually decreasing. When Francis only became a guy who created gaps for his teammates and sorted out the team, he was completely angry. This is not the treatment he wants, what he wants It's the most passionate style of play, what he wants is the same treatment as his nickname!

With the rapid growth of Yao Ming and the arrival of Van Gundy, "Privilege" has gradually become a nickname that makes Francis feel a little ironic!

Now, hearing Yao Ming say this, even though he knew very well that the other party just wanted to encourage his teammates, he still couldn't help but fantasize about some bad directions in his heart!
"drop!!"

A whistle directly interrupted Francis, who seemed to be sleepwalking. After he quickly threw the basketball to the basket, he finally looked at Yao Ming who was talking about something with his teammates!

"Hey, are you going to experience that feeling so soon?"

In the end, Francis sighed helplessly, staring at Yao Ming's back, while sighing in his heart, he silently blessed this humble big man!
After returning to the rest area, Van Gundy first said to Francis in shock: "Steve, the team needs you!!"

"Shhhhh!!"

A player from the Rockets turned his head to look at Francis, who was still a bit indifferent. Everyone felt a little puzzled and surprised!

The previous problems between the two have made everyone see the final outcome. Even if they can barely continue to cooperate, no one is optimistic about their relationship!
Even in the NBA, some big-name stars can indeed drive a coach away, but in the current situation of the Rockets, this problem is really difficult to achieve, all because they have a guy who has shown his great potential!
"Okay, I'll be back!"

Francis said lightly, and then slowly organized his equipment and took off his training clothes!
As a foreigner, Yao Ming walked over slowly after a trace of imperceptible guilt flashed in his eyes, and silently patted Francis on the shoulder!

The home fans, after seeing Francis' actions, thought of the previous problems between the opponent and Van Gundy. They expressed their support and support to the former King of Rockets with the warmest applause and cheers. !

As for Bruce and West, who were sitting in the back row of the Warriors, after hearing the discussions of the fans around them, they both showed a helpless look on their faces!

People with a discerning eye can already see the changes of the Rockets this summer. Even though it is still uncertain who will leave between Francis and Van Gundy, after all, the two want to cooperate again, which is only a fantasy!
"drop!!"

After that, as the referee blew the whistle to start the game again, the main players of both sides walked towards the stadium one after another!
"Come on, guys!!"

When he was about to enter the field, Bruce clenched his right hand and shouted loudly to his players!
On the court, the referee on duty explained some things to pay attention to in detail for the players of both sides, and then even after they all agreed, he directly and quickly threw the basketball into the air!

"boom!!"

This jump ball, Yao Ming finally won the ball for the Rockets in front of Duncan!

In the previous two games, I don't know if Yao Ming was a little nervous, but he failed to win the ball in front of Duncan!
But this time, I don't know if it was due to Francis' playing, but not only Yao Ming's expression and state are very good, but the expressions and temperament of the other players also give people a feeling of hard work!
"Snapped!!"

With a crisp sound, Francis directly got the basketball in the midst of Billups' pressure!
After he got the basketball, he first took a very steady look at the position of his teammates, and then he dribbled the ball to the frontcourt smoothly!

Billups stared at Francis with a flat face in front of him, subconsciously showing a hint of surprise in his eyes!

In Billups' impression, Francis can be as stable as he is now, which really makes it difficult for him to remember which season it was!

And now seeing the calmness and calmness of the other party, the occurrence of this situation made him subconsciously vigilant.

A passionate player suddenly enters a state of calm and stability, which is something that anyone should be very vigilant about!

Especially Francis, who not only has speed, but also has very good skills. Once they become extremely serious, their energy will be terrifying!

"Steve's expression is really..."

After Bruce noticed Francis' expression, he couldn't help but have a trace of curiosity and faint worry on his face, and subconsciously murmured in a low voice!
On the court, when the other Rockets players were standing in their positions, Francis suddenly mobilized. Under the close pressure of Billups, he broke through the opponent's defense with a shaking step!

"Damn!!"

A look of shock appeared on Billups's face, he cursed secretly, and then he firmly rooted up, he didn't want the opponent to boost the morale of the Rockets as soon as he came on the court!
And when there were fans and all the Rockets players thought that Francis would complete the attack first, I saw that after attracting Duncan's defense expansion, he directly gave the basketball in his hand to Yao Ming, who was temporarily on the inside. !

However, Yao Ming, who thought that Francis would make a shot, was stunned for a moment after receiving the pass, and then he smashed the basketball into the basket with excitement!
"Wow!!!"

All the fans were excited and cheered for the cooperation between the two.

After the players of the Warriors saw their cooperation, there was a strange look on their faces, and they were puzzled and puzzled by Francis' behavior!

(End of this chapter)