ace marshal

Chapter 835 Two consecutive victories achieved

An excellent player is one who can immediately adjust back when his performance is sluggish, play a strong performance, and prove himself.

Especially as a rookie.

It is normal for a rookie to have ups and downs in performance, but as long as he can adjust back to his state in time, he is still an excellent rookie. It is possible to be eliminated by the NBA and by American basketball.

Such is the reality of talented American basketball.

Obviously, Harden, the new champion of the Los Angeles Clippers, quickly adjusted his state and played a strong performance.

After scoring 13 points in the first quarter, after a 5-minute break, he was still able to hit a three-pointer when he came back.

And it was a very difficult breakthrough and a three-point shot with an emergency stop, very resolute.

"Dangdang~"

"Clang~"

Here the Rockets are under the zone defense of the Clippers, and their offensive shooting percentage is very low, especially Scola, who is severely restricted by the zone defense.

Coupled with the absence of Ariza, the Rockets lack a player who can attack the city.

Brooks can use his speed and agility to get to the basket, but~~
"Crack~!!!"

Jordan, who was guarding the basket, set up a big net and ate a full "hot pot feast" for his hometown team.

"Dum~!!"

"Swipe~!!!"

As Thornton received a pass from Harden, he hit a three-pointer at the buzzer at halftime, and the halftime score was fixed at 53:42.

The Clippers ended with an 11-point lead. This first half was perfect for the Clippers, especially Harden.

Perhaps it is also because of the double-digit lead that the main players of the Clippers can't see any fatigue at all. The excitement makes them look like they have rested for a long time.

"Papapapa~!!!, everyone played very well in the first half~!!, both offensive and defensive ends played very well, keep going in the second half~!!"

Back in the locker room, Lan Shengli clapped his hands and said in a tone of approval.

Perhaps it was because of a sudden rest, the excitement in their bodies was gone. Hill, Johnson and other team members suddenly looked very tired, leaning on their seats without saying a word, and their eyes were a little dull.

On the contrary, Harden is still very energetic, eating bananas to replenish energy, while watching the technical statistics of the first half.

"If the game has been very anxious in the second half, the players may have a physical overdraw. If that is the case, it is easy to be reversed by the Rockets~!!, we have to find a way to expand the point difference as soon as possible~!! "

Lan Shengli thought to himself.

The 10-minute break ended quickly, and the second half of the game began.

"Swipe~!!"

After the adjustment of the halftime break here, the Rockets really quickly recovered their status.

With the help of the pick-and-roll, Brooks directly shot a three-pointer without Hill coming out, and the ball went hollow into the net.

Brooks has proved himself in the series with the Lakers last season, and now he has secured the starting point guard.

The Clippers quickly attacked, and it was still Harden who dribbled the ball, but this time it was Hill who did the pick-and-roll.

"That's right, it is to use the simplest pick-and-roll tactics, the most practical way, the most energy-saving way, to create a change of defense, and to destroy the opponent's defensive targeting~!!"

Seeing this, Lan Shengli secretly affirmed.

Here Harden faced Brooks and signaled his teammates to open up the space. Harden was ready to play singles.

Brooks is a player with a lower defensive level than Martin, so it's easier for Harden to play.

After a few crotch dribbles, Brooks was directly supported by his right hand, and he dribbled the ball with his left hand, heading towards the basket.

Brooks' speed can keep up, but the confrontation is much worse.

Because he was worried that Harden would pass the ball, Battier didn't make up the defense. After Harden came to the paint area, he directly layup against Brooks' defense.

Brooks seemed to be hit in the face by Harden's elbow and fell to the ground directly, but Harden was not affected and directly completed the final layup.

"Beep~!!"

"Tap, brush~!!"

At the same time as the ball was scored, the referee's whistle sounded.

"Oh, no~!!!"

Seeing Brooks getting up from the ground very aggrieved, you can tell that the result of the referee's whistle.

Brooks blocked the foul, Harden's layup was valid, and there was an additional penalty.

"Harden raised his elbow~!! What an obvious elbow~!!!"

Brooks complained to the referee and touched his chin from time to time, looking quite painful from the beating.

Perhaps this is "losing my wife and losing my army".

Although Harden did have some suspicions of offensive fouls in this ball, it is true that Brooks pressed his arms down when defending Harden's layup.

In short, Brooks suffered a dumb loss.

"Okay, the effect of switching defenses has already appeared. It is to use our strongest point on the offensive end to attack their weakest part on the defensive end. This is how we fight~!"

Lan Shengli rejoiced secretly.

"The simpler the offensive tactics are, the more effective they are~!!"

Lan Shengli continued to sigh.

"Brush~"

After Hardenga made a free throw here, his personal score is about to reach 20 points.

Throughout the third quarter of the game, the two sides drew a tie. The Rockets scored 30 points in the quarter when their offense recovered, and the Clippers also scored 30 points under the leadership of Harden.

The Clippers still led by double digits to the last quarter.

The Clippers here may also be because they are in the lead. Several main players seem to be in very good condition, and there seems to be no problem with their physical fitness. There's nothing you can do about Harden.

"Dum~!!!"

"Swipe~!!!"

With the last minute and a half left in the game, Harden faced Brooks' defense and hit a three-pointer at the buzzer again. While his personal score reached 35 points, he also widened the point difference to 15 points, basically making the game lose. suspense.

The final score was fixed at 108:99. The Clippers defeated the Rockets away and won back-to-back victories. After three consecutive losses, they won two consecutive victories.

Moreover, it is indeed not easy to achieve a winning streak in the Texas double away game.

Harden scored 35 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists in the game. All-round quasi-triple-double data.

Tonight can definitely be said to be the No. [-] pick, Harden, leading the Rockets to achieve the goal that Lan Shengli set when he left Los Angeles: to win two consecutive away games.

(End of this chapter)