Zhiba NBA

Chapter 237 (230) Chasing Points and Chasing Points

The Lakers players became more and more nervous, and the Rockets were like an immortal Xiaoqiang. They tried their best to stomp, grind, slap and beat, but they couldn't kill the Rockets.In their minds, the image of Rockets players has become more and more demonized.At this time, the leading advantage has become a heavy burden, weighing on their hearts.Odom almost missed a careless dribble, and was cut by Bosh and almost lost the ball.

Bryant got the ball back in time and still hung it to Gasol inside.This judgment is correct. Although Kobe is often criticized for his poor offensive choices, this is mainly due to his paranoid personality. In fact, he has a high IQ.At this time, he wants to use the advantage of the center forward to continue to consolidate the point difference.But after Gasol fouled McGrady just now, he also fouled three times on his back. The Lakers' inside pillar has been shaken mentally under McGrady's strong attack.Kobe didn't pass the ball very well, too close to the basket.Gasol reacted a little slower and barely clicked on the ball in the air. This time, the non-standard shot was missed under Dapu's interference.McGrady grabbed the rebound.

It was another chance for the Rockets to chase points. Countless Houston fans in front of the TV, especially the Chinese fans on the other side of the ocean, shouted excitedly.The game time happened to be noon of BJ's time, and many Chinese college fans gathered in the cafeteria, excitedly witnessing this epic matchup!

Billups has the ball, and he makes an accurate pass to find Reid running to the corner.Battier chased after him, but a figure suddenly appeared in front of him, blocking him solidly.

Still McGrady, he made a beautiful off-ball screen for Reed.But Kobe was too nervous, he just stared at McGrady and didn't say anything to remind Battier, and he didn't switch defenses in time.

Reed got the open, he shot!At this moment, the Rockets' two star shooting guards are connected.

"It's up to you, Michael. You've been my backup for years and never complained. Now it's my turn to do the dirty work for you."

"Thank you, Tracy. No complaints because I know that when I become the Rockets' starting shooting guard and you come off the bench, you'll do the same for me."

The ball is hollow into the net!
Sean Battier, the strongest perimeter defender in the NBA, can prevent Reid's accurate shots, but he can't stop the tacit understanding between the Rockets players.

The Rockets are only 4 points away from catching up!

Kobe Bryant changed hands on a fadeaway jumper and scored.The Rockets' defensive quality at this time is very high, and only Kobe can face this kind of high-pressure defense and make shots.

McGrady broke through again, his legs and feet seemed to come alive and rejuvenated.Kobe pressed too hard and made contact with his body, a defensive foul!Bryant also fouled three times.

McGrady calmly made two free throws, 71:75.

"If you don't call a foul, the goal will be scored." McGrady said with a smile.In his breakthrough, he was ready to pass the ball to Bosh who was emptied in the left corner.

The confident smile not only returned to McGrady's face, but also returned to the face of every Rocket.They started to believe that they could win, and that confidence is still growing.

Confidence brings a more active defense, the Lakers' offense is messy, and the Rockets' defense is very tough.They were impeccable in this round. Kobe couldn't catch the ball under Tracy McGrady's circling. Although Odom has comprehensive skills, he is not good at hitting hard from the front.After several passes, they finally handed over to Deron to make a strong three-pointer, but the iron missed.

Billups grabbed the rebound and launched a counterattack. In the last 10 seconds of this quarter, the ball came to McGrady.The Lakers players couldn't calm down. They saw the threat McGrady showed in the previous few attacks, and stepped forward to double-team McGrady.But they forgot that they were facing not only a scoring champion, but also a passing master.

McGrady calmly lobbed the ball to Przybilla inside.Gasol was turning his head to take care of Bosh in the corner, and Dapu under the basket got an open spot, and he easily dunked!
73:75, the Rockets entered the fourth quarter with only 2 points behind.

The vibe between the two teams is completely different.The lagging Rockets were as excited as if they had won the ball, while the leading Lakers were as sullen as if they had lost the ball.

"What did you play in the last three minutes?" Van Gundy yelled again: "Yao Du, their biggest threat, has been replaced, but you were chased by the Rockets to only two points away? Do you have holes in your heads? Am I the only one who wants to win the championship?"

Kobe gritted his teeth in anger, but he couldn't vent.He really wanted to scold Van Gundy, but it was indeed the Lakers players who didn't play well, so how could they blame the coach?Even Jason Bass, the top management of the team, has left the team, obviously supporting Fan Shuai.Kobe is the signature superstar of the Lakers, but it is not enough to make life difficult for the team's top management.

Gasol Odom and the others were already afraid of Van Gundy. Seeing him so angry, they didn't dare to speak, so they could only bow their heads and remain silent.When the other young players saw it, the three major stars didn't dare to speak, and naturally they didn't dare to answer.

Van Gundy was also on fire, and everything in this ball was developing according to his script at first.The Lakers with the strongest lineup established a huge lead early on. Yao Ming made too many fouls, Battier completely blocked the Rockets' strongest pitcher, Reed, and everything seemed to be going well.

But even so smoothly, the Rockets can still come back step by step, which makes people feel scary.If the Lakers, who have everything going well, can't beat the Rockets, do they still have a chance of winning?

Just as the Lakers general was worried, the fourth quarter of the game began.

Lu Wei took the lead and rushed to the basket and caused a foul.He made one of two free throws.

But on the defensive end, he suffered a lot. The thin and thin he only weighed 175 pounds, while the opponent Roy had a full 215 pounds.Inside Bosh and Yao Ming both have the ability to pull out and shoot, thus putting Roy in the low post to force Lu Wei.Roy Qiang made a layup, 75:76.

Seeing that the momentum was not good, Kobe immediately asked to play.But Van Gundy was still calm, and calmly signaled the two guards to switch defenses.Odom and Gasol cooperated in a high and low position, and they went to the basket to catch the ball and caused a foul by Bosh.Odom made two free throws again.

As Williams, Deron is much stronger than Lewis, his bench press is even inside level, and Roy doesn't have much to do with him in the low post.But Billups also happens to be a back-up defender, and at 202 pounds, he also makes Lewis overwhelmed.Chauncey tricked Gasol into defending him, turned around and handed it over to Yao Ming.

There was no defense in front of Dayao, and he made a mid-range shot, 77 tie!This is the first time the Rockets have tied the score since the opening 2-2!

Kobe was finally forced to return to the court, and Lu Wei was replaced after only 2 rounds.

　Looking through the last few chapters, I wrote that Reed was basically tortured by Battier.Finally gave him a chance to feel proud!

　　I will have more this weekend and post the finale early.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)