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Chapter 289 Winning the First Victory
The Spurs began to take the initiative. As soon as the Rockets switched defenses, the Spurs immediately attacked Xiao Hang to break through.

If the Rockets don't switch defenses, the Spurs will start playing pass control.

The Rockets will eventually feel a little shit-eating.

Originally, the first quarter started and they had to play well, but after being disrupted by the Spurs, they were pulled back by 5 points, 26 to 21, and the Spurs temporarily led by 5 points.

However, the Rockets' defense is still very effective, with 26 points in a single quarter, which is the lowest score for the Spurs since this year's playoffs.

The German coach also discovered the problem. During the break, he emphasized to the players that there is no problem with the defense. The Spurs will play one game and another, and their chemical reaction is just average. What you have to do now is to strengthen the offense.

In the second quarter, the Rockets' lineup has been adjusted. Paul and Capela are temporarily resting, Harden is the point guard, Grant, Clark, and Tucker are divided into positions 2-4, and Harden is the 5th position.

This is actually a copy of the Spurs' 1-star 5-shot tactic. The Rockets' 5 people on the field are all capable of three-pointers, and the striker's defense against Xiao Hang is also maintained. Although Grant's defense is not good, he mainly follows Murray will do.

For the Spurs, the lineup has also been changed. Grant is not facing Murray, but Belinelli. Xiao Hang returned to the third position, and Aldridge actually took the fifth position.

Harden dribbled the ball across the half court, faced Murray, and directly forced a breakthrough. Alder's ability to protect the frame was poor, and he didn't quite understand Popovich's arrangement.

Harden scored easily here.

Murray dribbled the ball across the half and gave it to Xiao Hang.

Ade's cover.

Adelaide catches the ball from the outside, shoots, and fake moves are breakthroughs. Although Harden is young, he is still not as explosive as a white man. Although Adelaide is not the kind of running and jumping physical fitness man, he is not bad, but he is not at the top level. .

One step breakthrough, layup with one hand.

Is the Spurs going to hit Harden at this point?
Although Harden is indeed the lowest level of the Rockets' five players on the court, but Harden can also be tall, weight and three-point speed, which is not a bone to chew.

When Harden came again, he still made a breakthrough. The Spurs defended here and protected the inside line. Double-teaming was strictly prohibited. Xiao Hang commanded the position on the court.

Harden made another easy hit.

It seems that the Spurs are letting Harden 2 points.

Xiao Hang directly controlled the ball, passed half court, passed it to Murray, then rushed inside and circled the screen.

Suddenly attracted Tucker and Clark, Gay vacated the right corner, and Murray's pass was in place.

"Shua—" Gay's three-pointer is in place.

Adelaide's body is a better pick-and-roll weapon than Isaac, especially in the interior. When Adelaide goes there, this cylinder occupies too much space in the interior.

That's what Adelaide does.

Harden came again, but he didn't choose to break through this time. After all, he broke through with two consecutive goals easily. He also knew what was wrong with him. The scoring efficiency on the offensive end is not bad, with 2 points and 3 points going up, when will the 2 points behind be caught up.

Harden continuously changed direction with his crotch connected to the body and then took a step back, directly making a three-pointer!
"Boom—" No, Murray defended well, or Xiao Hang trained well.

Murray took Harden as Xiao Hang to defend. At the moment Harden made the last shot, Murray did not lose his position and gave a strong defensive oppression.

Ade grabbed the rebound and gave it to Xiao Hang. Xiao Hang rushed to the frontcourt and had no chance. The Rockets' Tucker and Clark retreated quickly.

When it was given to Ade, Adeqiang hit Harden, turned over and shot a jumper.

No, Harden grabbed the rebound and gave it to Harden. Harden rushed to the front court and suddenly slowed down outside the three-point line. Just cum!
"Shua—" exciting, this is the super giant of the playoffs.

Xiao Hang controlled the ball. Without Isaac, the Spurs would not be able to pass and control. Xiao Hang's breakthrough was immediately flanked.

However, with the three-pointers on the outside, Belinelli used the screen to run out of space and catch Xiao Hang's pass!

Shot!

"Boom—" It's a pity, it's still a long rebound, Harden grabbed it and went straight to the frontcourt.

Xiao Hang chased after him closely, Harden spotted Xiao Hang out of the corner of his eye.

Chose to cheat foul!

But Xiao Hang watched hundreds of hours of video to study how Harden cheated fouls. It is true that when Harden sticks his ass, Xiao Hang knows what he is going to fart.

The foul was not cheated, and the layup was not made, Xiao Hang accepted the rebound and hit back.

Adelaide gave it to the basket, and Adelaide beat Harden again, this time!
The Spurs' strict defense against the outside line only gave the Rockets a chance to score 2 points. The Rockets' plan to chase points was blocked. Several three-point shooters could only run back on the court and watch Harden play singles.

"Beep—" the whistle sounded, and Harden of the Rockets made a contribution, hitting 2+1 under the basket.

Moreover, a free throw is also considered a three-pointer. At the same time, the German coach is hesitating whether to suspend the substitution, and this opportunity has come.

Paul, Harden, Ennis, Tucker, Capela, the Rockets' lineup has undergone a major change.

The Spurs replaced Isaac here and replaced Gay. As a veteran, Gay still has to be used carefully.

Isaac's appearance marks that the Spurs are about to enter the rhythm of the first quarter again.

The Rockets are still not used to it, the defensive end is uncomfortable, and the offensive end does not feel it. 52 to 47, the Spurs still lead the Rockets by 5 points.

The Rockets scored 5 more points in the second quarter than in the first quarter, but tied with the Spurs in the second quarter, and did not close any gap...

In the third and fourth quarters, the Rockets' feeling on the offensive end did not improve.

It is true that the Spurs' offensive performance is mediocre because of frequent changes in offensive tactics, but it is much better than the Rockets who rely solely on the magic ball theory.

The Rockets' three-pointers are defended, unless there are various cover tactics, but the front defensive end is disgusted, resulting in a mediocre three-pointer, and Harden's singles have no exciting effect. If Harden can score consecutively, bring With a wave of momentum, the Rockets also have hope.

However, Murray's defense today was very good, and he was trained by Xiao Hang quite well. Harden made 27 of 11 shots and only made 6 free throws. Although he scored 32 points, his efficiency was really not high. 27 chances were The Rockets took one-third of the shots, and the Rockets shot 88 times.

As for the Spurs, Xiao Hang took 90 out of 22 shots, but made 14 shots and 6 free throws, scoring 38 points.

The contrast is very obvious, and today Isaac sent 11 assists, and his performance was also very strong. Paul was in a mediocre state, scoring 14 points and 6 assists on 2 of 15 shots and 7 free throws.

Although the Rockets' strategy of not switching defenses at the beginning really disrupted the Spurs' thinking, Popovich quickly stopped the loss later. State, won the first victory in the Western Conference Finals!

(End of this chapter)