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Chapter 35 What is the difference between not asking for collection and recommendation during the recommendation period and salted fish

In the third game, the old driver, the key player of the Mavericks, finally bottomed out and scored 28 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, leading the Mavericks to a 106-102 victory over the Rockets.

The Rockets looked at the data in this battle and everything seemed normal, but only fans who watched the game knew that Bob Sura became the team's time bomb.

Although he scored 21+11+6, the possession of the ball was in his hands most of the time. Yao Ming, who showed dominance in the last game, rarely received the ball—even if he did. , and it was also a throwaway ball that Sura really had no way to throw at him.

In the end, Yao Ming only got the data of 15+10+2 in this game. Without his scoring inside, the Rockets lost the game regrettably.

After the game, Yao Ming was furious in the locker room, and McGrady also stood by Yao Ming, making Bob Sura, who wanted to use statistics to earn a big contract, have to bow his head.

In the fourth game, Bob Sura reduced his playing time. Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady showed strong strength.

However, the Rockets still lost.

Except for the two core players, the other role players of the Rockets were all in a sluggish state. In the end, with a 20-9 three-pointer, the Mavericks evened the total score with 97:93, and the home court advantage returned to the Mavericks.

On May 5, the late player who ended the suspension finally returned, but Van Gundy was worried that his long-term lack of training and poor state would affect the team's overall cooperation, so he did not let him play. :2 won and got the match point.

McGrady didn't feel good in this game. He took the initiative to seek cooperation with Yao Ming many times, but the other Rockets players did not support enough. The Mavericks double-teamed Yao Ming. McGrady was forced to increase his outside shots in an attempt to attract the Mavericks' defense back. But his shooting percentage in this game was only 31.8%.

After the game, he also took the initiative to take responsibility, thinking that his offensive efficiency was too low, which caused the team to lose.

In fact, anyone with a discerning eye can see that McGrady's previous style of play is the real core. No matter what his state is, he will carry the team on his shoulders and move forward.Today's McGrady's style of play is more reasonable, but the Rockets' role players are really bad. David Wesley, Mike James, Jon Barry and other players are still in a sluggish state. The combination of Yao Ming and McGrady is weak!
Because Bob Sura was educated in the locker room, he deliberately did not make a shot in this game, which also disappointed the coaching staff. It is imperative to trade him after the end of the season.

With the Rockets losing three games in a row and falling behind by a large score, Van Gundy's employment has also been questioned by the media. As the most accurate outside player in the league, he missed one minute of the crucial fifth game. It is simply incomprehensible.

Even if he doesn't play for more than a month, can't he give it a try and go to the court to find his status?At least you can prepare for the next game.

At the press conference after the game, Van Gundy also admitted that he would make adjustments and would not give up the game easily.

Back at the Rockets home court, the unbearable coaching staff made adjustments. Bob Sura, who had become extremely selfish in the playoffs, was taken from the starting lineup. David Wesley played point guard.

Pre-match predictions showed that the media was almost unanimously optimistic that the Mavericks would win. After the first five games, those who know the ball can basically see that the Rockets are actually weaker than the Mavericks without being late.

Yao Ming is indeed dominant in the interior, especially in the second half of this season, Yao Ming got rid of foul troubles and completed his evolution. His strength can be said to have improved by leaps and bounds.But he hasn't reached the level that O'Neal was able to single-handedly change the situation on the court in his prime.

McGrady's playing is much more reasonable than before, and he often takes the initiative to seek cooperation with Yao Ming, but for a swingman like him, his performance on the court is easily affected by his touch, and he is not enough to change the game by himself.

At the positions of center and small forward, the Rockets have an advantage, but the other players of the Rockets are really bad.

The starting point guard David Wesley is strong offensively and defensively weak, and his 183cm size is a huge disadvantage on the outside. Even in his peak season, he can only be regarded as a qualified starter. Now he is 35 years old, and his shooting ability is not enough. It has degenerated, and David Wesley has almost always been a drag in the first five games.

Bob Sura, who is 196cm tall and plays point guard, puts too much emphasis on his own statistics, especially in the third game between the two sides. Sura must bear absolute responsibility for the Rockets' loss.

Juwan Howard, who is well-known in the league for his high salary and low ability, can firmly occupy the main starting position in the Rockets. You can imagine how bad the Rockets' lineup is outside the core. The sad reminder is that Juwan Howard can't play because of his injuries. play.

For example, Juan Barry, Scott Padgett, Ryan Bowen and his like can actually become an important rotation for the Rockets. There is only one reason why the Mavericks can't win, and that is that Nowitzki feels too bad.

As a big man who floats outside and shoots, the old driver is indeed very efficient, but his style of play is always unlikable, and the soft hat has not been taken off his head yet.

The late return is not necessarily good news for the Rockets. He has been suspended for 20 games and has not played for a full month and a half. He has been nesting in the research room to carry out his own scientific research projects. Will also be affected -- know that late is a shooter who barely passes the ball and only shoots threes from the outside.

Only "Sports Illustrated" basketball columnist, Edward Benedict Ke wrote in his column: "I think the Rockets who are late and those who are not are two completely different teams. The lateness is surprising. The three-pointer will definitely not disappoint. With him, the Rockets' offense will be very layered. Yao Ming is inside, late outside, and McGrady is intimidating at any time in the middle distance. Except for the role players, I can't think of the Rockets at all. Will there be any point that is weaker than the Mavericks. There are many media claiming that late will not pass the ball at all. In my opinion, this is simply misleading. Late does pass less on the court. Looking at all the games, his assists are almost negligible. But don’t forget that during the period when McGrady was injured and absent, Late and Yao Ming cooperated very well, and Late passed few passes, but this does not mean that he really He didn't pass the ball at all, we were just diverted by his jaw-dropping three-pointers. I even think that being late is deliberately hiding my strength. I don't quite understand what the Orientals think, but they seem to be more satisfied In the 'middle', so I think the final result will be the Rockets reverse, with a score of 4:3 to eliminate the Mavericks, and eventually enter the finals."

ESPN sent a gold medal commentator McBrin to partner with former All-Star point guard Mark Jackson. Before the game started, the two naturally talked late.

Both of them affirmed Late's achievements in the scientific research field, and even gossiped about whether he would date female stars in the entertainment industry, and listed several possible potential targets.

Finally, when it comes to whether being late can maintain his shocking three-point shooting percentage, Mark Jackson expressed pessimism.

Mark Jackson was a strong player in his player era. After retiring, he joined the commentary booth, which also gave him a deeper understanding of basketball. He said frankly in the program: "Every player in the NBA has enviable talents, but they can succeed. , It is inseparable from their efforts. The late ticket issued by the league is so excessive that he is not allowed to enter the training hall. This will definitely affect his state, but the Rockets have no choice. Their role players are too weak. Can count on being late to be that uncertain x-factor."

Media reporters also interviewed several key members of the Mavericks before the game. Stackhouse, who played well in the last game and became a key factor for the Mavericks' victory, said in the interview: "The strength of being late is very strong. Many people We only see that he is not comprehensive enough, but what we should pay more attention to is his shocking shooting rate. Without the support of other styles of play, it is unimaginable that he can maintain a season shooting rate of more than 60%. I have paid attention to his data. In the regular season, in his worst game, he also maintained a shooting percentage of 50%! That is a three-pointer. Using simple mathematics to convert, in the lowest shooting percentage Under no circumstances, he can use only 30 shots and score 45 points. What a terrifying efficiency, I think the league should limit the number of shots he can take in a game, otherwise he can destroy the league alone. I think when we defend him, we can't relax at all, it's better to cut off his connection with the team, otherwise we are likely to lose."

Stackhouse is a well-known court villain, and it is unimaginable to praise an opponent so much before the game starts.

Nowitzki also expressed a similar view, hoping that the lateness will feel cold because of the suspension.

At eight o'clock in the evening, the game started on time.

Rockets starting: Yao Ming, Scott Padgett, McGrady, Late, David Wesley.Among them, Scott Padgett is only a starter, and he is not enough to be Yao Ming's helper at the basket. The Rockets will replace veteran Jon Barry in the follow-up time, focusing on a lineup with one big and four small.

Mavericks starting: Dampier, Nowitzki, Josh Howard, Michael Finley, Jason Terry.

Dampier won the jump ball and the game officially started.

The first attack was completed by Mavericks All-Star player Michael Finley. With a height of 201cm and a weight of 98kg, he had a clear advantage in the face of being late.

Late can only use blindfold defense, Michael Finley missed the first shot.

Jason Terry picked up an offensive rebound and passed it to Nowitzki. The old driver made a shot under the basket, got Yao Ming's cap, and hit iron +1.

McGrady grabbed a defensive rebound, dribbled the ball and pushed for a fast break, and was late to keep up.

The Mavericks were not slow, and immediately retreated to their own half.

Finley quickly returned to the basket and set up a defensive posture. McGrady faked a layup and made a pass back. The ball was late when it stopped at the three-point line.

I have not played for more than a month late, can I make this ball?

(End of this chapter)