Basketball boy, starting to shine from the slam dunk

May 5, Houston.

A game is going on at the Toyota Center.

This is Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals series between the Warriors and the Rockets. The game has come to an end with the score at 116:112, the Warriors leading, and only one minute left.

The Rockets called a timeout and several players gathered around head coach D'Antoni.

"There's one minute left, and we have to make this attack work."

"Harden, you should play this ball. Everyone else should pay attention to screens and pick-and-rolls for Harden. Try to keep as many people as possible away from him to leave him space."

"If Harden doesn't have a chance to shoot, pass the ball. You have to be resolute enough to shoot when you have a chance..."

Coach D'Antoni made some arrangements, then clapped his hands and reminded again with a serious expression: "Play well for this minute, come on."

Several Rockets players responded in unison, with solemn looks on their faces.

This is the sixth game in the series, a life-and-death battle for them, a game they cannot afford to lose.

The timeout ends and both sides return to the court.

The Rockets were on offense, with Paul advancing the ball in the backcourt. When he got to the frontcourt, he immediately passed the ball to Harden, then gestured to his teammates, signaling them to move away. Capela went up the line and set a pick-and-roll for Harden.

With the help of the pick-and-roll, Harden moved to the right, and the Warriors immediately switched defense.

The center on the court at this time was Kevin Rooney. He rushed to the line to delay, with one hand raised high to prevent Harden from shooting a three-pointer.

Seeing this, Harden lowered his center of gravity, dribbled the ball between his legs first, and then suddenly changed direction in front of his body at a very fast speed. In addition, Rooney jumped forward and was easily passed by Harden in one step. Green behind him hurried forward to make up for the defense.

However, Harden suddenly did a Euro step, dribbled past Green and threw the ball with one hand, making a left-handed jump shot, narrowing the gap to only two points.

Turning around, the Warriors attacked.

They did not call a timeout. After Curry arrived at the frontcourt, he called a pick-and-roll and then passed the ball back to Green. Green broke through with the ball, and Curry used his teammates' screens and pick-and-rolls to move quickly, get rid of the defense, and return to the three-point line.

The next moment, Green passed the ball to Curry.

"Be careful."

"Don't let him vote."

The Rockets players rushed towards Curry.

However, at this moment, Curry made a pass to the left, and the defender who rushed over shouted "Oh no" and subconsciously changed direction, rushing to Curry's left side, because Klay was standing on the three-point line not far away.

However, Curry did not actually pass the ball. He quickly took the ball back and shot a three-pointer.

With a slight sound, the basketball went into the net.

The score difference was widened to 5 points, and there were only 23 seconds left in the game.

The Rockets called another timeout. There were only 23 seconds left in the game and the 5-point difference was very unfavorable to them.

After the timeout, the Rockets wanted to grab a three-pointer, but the Warriors were sure that Harden would take the shot, so they double-teamed him in advance. Harden did not pass the ball, he chose to trust himself and shot against the double-team...

......

at the same time.

Los Angeles.

Staples Center.

It was already night, but a group of Lakers players gathered in the Staples Center to watch the Warriors vs. Rockets game.

A "bang" sound was heard from the TV, and on the TV screen, the basketball bounced high and was caught in Rooney's arms.

Suddenly, there was a groan from the audience.

That was the voice of Rockets fans, because missing the three-pointer meant that the Rockets had lost hope of a comeback.

Although there were still more than ten seconds left in the game, the score difference was 5 points and the ball was still in the hands of the Warriors, so there was not enough time for the Rockets.

The Rockets still used the foul tactic and sent Rooney to the free throw line. Rooney only made one of the two free throws, but the score difference was still 6 points.

In the last ten seconds, the Rockets still tried to get a three-pointer.

However, this time it was not Harden who took the shot, but Paul. However, the three-pointer still missed and the game ended.

"ended."

"As expected, the Warriors won."

The Lakers players were not actually surprised by this result.

Although the Warriors' Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins ​​were both sidelined due to injuries, the Warriors are still very strong and it is not surprising that they eliminated the Rockets.

In fact, if Durant and Cousins ​​had not been sidelined due to injuries, with the Warriors' complete lineup, both teams might not have played to Game 6.

"We're going to meet the Warriors again in the Western Conference Finals."

"Hey, old rival."

"yes......"

In the past few seasons, the Lakers and Warriors have always met in the playoffs and more than once in the Western Conference Finals.

This seems to have become a kind of fate, which makes the Lakers players feel emotional and sigh.

Zhuang Yu was looking at the TV screen, but his eyes were on Paul.

Paul's face was full of loneliness at this moment.

The reason he left the Clippers and joined the Rockets was because he saw no hope of winning the championship with the Clippers. He was no longer young and had no time to waste. He hoped to go to a team that has always had the ability to compete for the championship and make another attack on the championship.

After two years with the Rockets, he did see hope of winning the championship, but in the end he was disappointed again and again.

Last season they had the best record in the league, but they encountered the Lakers in the playoffs and were ultimately defeated and eliminated.

They made a comeback this season, defeating the Trail Blazers in the first round and playing the Warriors to six games in the second round.

I thought that since the Warriors were missing Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins, I had a chance to defeat the Warriors, drag the series into a game 7, or even eliminate the Warriors.

And yet… they lost again.

"Paul's championship dream..." Zhuang Yu shook his head, retracted his gaze, and then said to his teammates: "The results are out, we will meet the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals again. Everyone go back and rest early, the next battle is a tough one."

"Ah."

"Ok."

"Hehe, I can't wait to eliminate the Warriors again. I just don't know if Cousins ​​and Durant will come back..."

Everyone agreed and left one after another.

Zhuang Yu also left the arena and sat in the car. He took out his cell phone and called Klay Thompson.

Soon, the call was connected, and Clay's voice came from the receiver: "Zhuang, why are you calling me at this time?"

Zhuang Yu smiled and said, "Congratulations on advancing to the Western Conference Finals."

Clay uttered an "oh", but he was not surprised.

The Lakers have already advanced to the Western Conference Finals, so they will naturally pay attention to the game between the Warriors and the Rockets. Therefore, Zhuang Yu knows that the result is normal.

But it was at this time that Zhuang Yu called him, which made Clay's heart move. He said playfully: "Zhuang, you are not afraid because you know that you will play against us in the Western Conference Finals?"

"Haha..." Zhuang Yu laughed, "Klay, you are getting better and better at joking. I remember you lost in the Western Conference Finals last season."

Clay was a little unhappy after being choked by Zhuang Yu. He snorted and said, "That was last season. This time, you will be the losers."

Zhuang Yu was not angry either: "Then let's wait and see."