NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

After returning to the locker room, Tang Yu expressed his views on the conflict between the two teams.

"I don't object to everyone showing their own player personality on the court, but we must learn to protect ourselves. I can give you the right to choose freely for provocation. You can use trash talk to him, push him, or even fight him."

After Tang Yu finished speaking patiently, he looked at his players. No one spoke, so he could only continue to finish the rest of his words.

"Speaking of which, Serge's performance tonight was very good. The team will help you get the ticket. You are all teammates of the same team. Some things are not just about right or wrong. We just have to face them together."

Tang Yu affirmed Ibaka's performance of standing up for his teammates. Facing the opponent's non-basketball actions, it is necessary to respond positively.

The Rockets players' response to Tang Yu was more affirmative of the boss's attitude towards the players in their hearts.

As for Harden, who is still in the rookie period, Tang Yu did not say anything in front of everyone. He would communicate with Harden privately about this matter.

The two teams changed sides and fought again. The Rockets players who entered the third quarter with a 7-point advantage still attacked at their own pace.

Curry still ran all over the court with Nash to consume the opponent's most important player.

At 10 minutes and 23 seconds in the third quarter, Nash and Stoudemire played a wonderful cooperation. After the two picked and rolled, Jordan moved a little slower and Nash seized the opportunity to pass to Stoudemire.

The latter directly dunked with one hand, and Stoudemire also excitedly roared to the sky to motivate his teammates.

Who knew that the situation on the court suddenly changed. The Rockets missed consecutive shots from inside and outside the line in the next few rounds, and the players on the court seemed to have lost their aim.

The Suns took this opportunity to play a wonderful climax and scored continuously. Even Tang Yu called a timeout and made substitutions, but he could not change the situation.

The players suddenly didn't know how to play, which made the fans at the scene a little incredible. The Rockets players were collectively silent.

By the official timeout at 5 minutes and 48 seconds in the third quarter, the Rockets' lead had disappeared, and they were 5 points behind their opponents.

77-72, the Rockets only got 5 points in more than six minutes, and were beaten by the opponent 17-5.

"Damn, this is going to be Barbie Q!" Tang Yu cursed in Chinese.

Only A-Lian, Yao Ming and Sun Yue understood Tang Yu's mumbling.

But the three of them didn't dare to say anything, you looked at me and I looked at you and pretended not to hear.

"Luis, Yao Ming, you guys will play in a while, Vince, you play small forward. Guys, keep shooting, shooting, shooting, believe in yourself, you will make it!"

For outside players or shooters, it is not terrible to miss a shot, the most terrible thing is to lose confidence.

After the game resumed, Harden passed the ball to Yao Ming in the interior. Facing Stoudemire's defense, Yao Ming was not afraid at all. There are almost no people in the league who can defend a healthy Yao Ming alone.

After Yao Ming's continuous back-to-back, a sinking step attracted Channing Frye's defense. Yao Ming passed the ball to his old partner 'Diamond', and Scola easily scored a layup with a low hand.

74-77, finally scored, 7 points in 6 minutes is rare, but fortunately someone in the team can score.

In the defensive round, the Rockets' lineup is not strong in defense, but Tang Yu is quite relieved to have Yao Ming guarding the inside.

Curry and Harden also began to be active on the defensive end. They also knew that the current team needs to strengthen defense.

"Don't switch! Don't switch!" Tang Yu shouted immediately on the sidelines when he saw Nash and Stoudemire pick-and-roll.

However, the players basically can't hear this situation. If Yao Ming switches to defend Nash, it will be bad. Although Yao Ming has lost a little weight, the gap with Nash is still huge.

Curry was blocked by Stoudemire and Yao Ming didn't dare to defend too far forward. Nash decisively fired from outside the three-point line, but fortunately he missed.

Carter protected the backcourt rebound and handed it to his younger brother Curry.

Carter played strictly according to Tang Yu's tactics. In the offense and defense transition, Tang Yu stipulated that Curry should be given first and then Harden.

Because Curry can quickly advance to the opponent's half and directly shoot a long three-pointer. This is a killer tactic. If Curry gets hot, the score gap will be widened quickly.

This tactic of the Rockets has been tried and tested.

Like the tactics arranged by Tang Yu, Curry's consecutive misses in the third quarter did not make him dare to shoot. After making a breakthrough fake move, Curry stepped back and pulled back half a meter outside the three-point line to shoot quickly.

Tang Yu sighed in his heart: He is worthy of being the first shooter in history in the future. This courage is not something that ordinary people can have.

Curry has missed 5 three-pointers in a row in the third quarter, but he still shot without hesitation.

The trajectory of this ball is very accurate. With a sound of "swish", the basketball went into the net!

Go in!

77-77, the Rockets tied the score!

Gentry saw that the Rockets had regained their touch and immediately called a timeout. He didn't want to give the Rockets any chance to gain momentum.

Commentator Xi Qiong Barry also sighed: "Carrot, if you miss 5 three-pointers in a row, would you still dare to shoot?"

Horry smiled and said: "Of course, I will shoot! If it is in the regular season, I will not hesitate, but such an important playoffs still depends on the situation."

Horry actually didn't say that if he missed so many shots in a row, as a role player, he might be replaced.

Bobby Jackson said on the side: "I have to say that coach Tang Yu's use of people is very bold. I think the reason why Stephen is so determined to shoot is that Tang Yu instructed!"

Horry immediately said: "Yes, as a rookie, although he has performed well this season, such an important playoff must be instructed by the coach."

They don't actually understand Curry's character yet. As a 'primary school student', Curry's main feature is heartless. He doesn't care about you!

Harden was also replaced by Tang Yu during this timeout, and Battier came on the court.

Then the two sides played evenly in the third quarter. The Rockets' hit rate began to improve. Richardson and Grant Hill on the Suns side also scored frequently, and the two sides played evenly.

At the end of the third quarter, the score was 88-87, and the Suns led by 1 point into the fourth quarter.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Harden was responsible for leading the team on the court, and Curry rested off the court.

Tang Yu's tactical arrangement for Harden was to score as many points as possible. It was time to start the scoring mode.

In the first attack of the fourth quarter, Harden dribbled across half court without even asking for a pick-and-roll. He directly broke through Richardson's right hand after a continuous front-body change of direction.

Stoudemire came to make up for the defense, but Harden had no intention of passing the ball. He performed a wonderful European step against Stoudemire's defense.

Stoudemire was confused by the big steps of changing direction from right to left, and finally fouled Harden when he made a layup.

'Beep'

The referee whistled, and Harden scored a layup!

And one!

After Harden got up from the ground and scored, he turned around and glared at the Rockets bench. Curry excitedly ran over to Harden and bumped his chest to celebrate.

This ball really reflects Harden's ability. It is definitely a high level!

After the free throw, the Rockets led by two points to start the last quarter.

The Suns also had a short silence, but fortunately Nash returned in time to stop the Suns' decline.

The Rockets have kept the score around a three-point lead.

The game soon entered the last minute, and the Houston Rockets led the Suns by two points at 119-117.

There are 57 seconds left, and the Rockets have the ball!