i am legend

Chapter 569

Chapter 569

In the home court of the Rockets, players from both sides have already gone to the court to start the warm-up before the game.

The meaning of this game will be different for both sides, especially for the Rockets. This season, they have strengthened some players and Yao Ming's rapid growth. Their current record really excites the Houstonians!

Since the beginning of this season, Yao Ming has become the unshakable starting center of the Rockets. Even though he basically only plays nearly 10 minutes per game, his efficient performance, judging from the recent attitude of the Rockets' top management, they have obviously paid attention to the veteran. Kevin Cato lost such a ray of patience!

And this season, after Jeff Van Gundy joined the Rockets, they have obviously made a lot of progress in tactics and defense!

"Hehe, this year's Rockets are very promising. They have finally come out of the pain of reconstruction. I very much believe that they can finally enter the playoffs this year!" Kenny Smith said very confidently. Progress, as a veteran of the Rockets, he is obviously very happy!

"Hehe, yes, after they have that big man, especially with the growth of a group of players, their road to reconstruction seems to be fairly smooth!" Barkley said with a smile, but his left hand subconsciously twisted the other That sumptuous ring!

"Wow!!"

Suddenly, the entire Rockets home court was boiling, and their changes directly attracted the attention of Bruce, Barkley and others!

"Wow, look who's that??"

After seeing that tall figure, Barkley couldn't help shouting excitedly!

"Haha, I didn't expect him to appear on the court!" Kenny Smith watched the figure slowly sitting beside Bruce, but he couldn't help but see a strange flash of light in his eyes!

In the stands, Bruce looked at the people very happily: "Aha, Hakeem, it seems to be very good recently!"

Before sitting down, Olajuwon first smiled and waved his arms to the surrounding fans as a sign, and then said with a smile on his face: "Hehe, boss, it seems that you are doing very well too!"

"Ha ha!!"

Bruce laughed and hugged him, and then he was a little weird, and said with a hint of ridicule in his expression: "Since you appeared in this game, are you optimistic about the Warriors? Or are you optimistic about your old man?" Dongjia Rockets?"

"Hahaha, this question is simply too profound, why don't you let us come and see for ourselves?" Olajuwon's eyes flashed a cunning, he blinked and then looked at the court!

"You bastard!"

Bruce pushed him dumbfounded, and then looked at the court without bothering him!

"drop!!"

As the referee blew the whistle to start the game, the main players of both sides walked towards the court one after another!

In the starting lineup of the Rockets, apart from Yao Ming, Francis and Cutino Mobley who are very familiar to the fans, a player wearing the Rockets' No. 21 jersey came into Bruce's eyes!

"Hey Jim, I need your help!"

Francis smiled and said to Jim Jackson, looking at the guy who had just been traded from the Kings before, he patted him on the shoulder and said sincerely.

"Hehe, of course, I'm here to create a big scene with you!" Jackson replied with a smile. The confidence in his tone really satisfied Francis!

This player who once played for the Warriors, in the next few years, really became the representative of the homeless in the league!

In every team, even if Jackson can play a very good performance, after all, no team will keep him for more than two seasons!

This season, after being traded to the Rockets by the Kings, especially after seeing the combination of Francis and Yao Ming, Jackson's fighting spirit, which had not been burned for a long time, ignited again after coming here. He likes the atmosphere here and also Would love to stay here so much!

"Hehe, if Jim can change his personality, I think he will definitely become a top player during the Mavericks period!" Olajuwon said to Bruce with some regrets. Regarding Jackson's trajectory over the years, I really feel a little bit for him. Pity!

"Yeah, if he could put all his attention on the court at that time, I think he would be one of the long-term players of the Warriors!" Bruce replied casually with a gleam of disobedience in his eyes!

On the court, as the referee on duty gave a brief narration, as the basketball was thrown into the air, as Yao Ming's tall and long arms won the first possession for the Rockets, the game between the two sides followed. start!

"This year, after the Rockets brought in Jeff Van Gundy, their performance on the defensive end is really good, and their tactical running is also more reasonable!"

Watching the Rockets' methodical offense on the court, Kenny Smith nodded with great satisfaction!

"Yes, we are all very aware of Jeff's accomplishments on the defensive end. If he can maximize the offensive power of the players, they will definitely have a place among the strong teams in the West in the future!" Barkley I also agree with Kenny Smith's words very much, after all, he has fought with Olajuwon here!

On the court, after Francis took the ball to the frontcourt, he straightened his right hand and shouted to his teammates!

After the other players who heard his shout started to run, Francis, like a sharp cheetah, rushed to the inside with the ball directly in the defense of Billups!

"Wow, is Steve already so confident?" Barkley's eyes flashed a little puzzled very quickly, watching Francis who kept rushing to the basket on the court, especially when the other Rockets players were not at the same level. When he was not ready, he couldn't help frowning!

Regarding Van Gundy's tactics and coaching philosophy, Barkley does not agree with Francis' approach. Even though his impact is indeed very strong, after all, a complete set of tactics and step-by-step tactics are obviously better than his seemingly executed tactics. , After that, the way of playing with one's own personal ability is much stronger!

Sure enough, under Barkley's intense gaze, even though Yao Ming had already secured his position, he still couldn't completely hold Duncan behind with his current ability!

"boom!!"

With a crisp sound, Duncan quickly circled forward, followed Francis' take-off, his right hand seemed to be guided and tracked, and he slapped Francis' basket out with a slap!

After discovering Duncan's movements, the Warriors players ran extremely fast!

When Billups quickly chased after the basketball that flew to the right side of the frontcourt, the Rockets players had no choice but to chase after him!

"Snapped!!"

As Billups grabbed the basketball extremely quickly, after hearing some chaotic steps behind him, he thought for a moment and chose to wait!

"Chauncey's choice is very reasonable, especially when the rest of the Rockets are about to catch up. His approach will make the Warriors more confident in this attack!" Barkley flashed a smile in his eyes. The practice is very appreciated!

And as the rest of the Warriors arrived very quickly, Billups turned his head to take a look at the situation, and even under the harassment of Francis, who was a little depressed, he rushed forward without haste!

"Tim!!"

When Billups came beyond the three-point line, he yelled directly to Duncan. After seeing the opponent quickly raise it, he slapped the basketball with his right hand very quickly!

"Chauncey, what are you waiting for? Why didn't you choose to rush to the inside like me?" Francis said with a cautious tone in his eyes!

And Billups, who heard Francis' words, thought of the other party's sudden rush to the inside, he suddenly laughed: "Hehe, Steve, if I were you, I would use a more secure attack in a way, like.. NOW!!"

As Billups finished speaking, Francis' eyes flashed with anger, and then he was blocked by a "wall of flesh" that suddenly appeared beside him!

"Damn!!!"

Watching Billups walk past the somewhat confused Yao Ming, Francis couldn't help cursing in a low voice!

And Billups, who quickly passed Yao Ming, took advantage of the natural speed of his defender and rushed to the inside!

In the same rush to the inside, Billups used the cooperation between his teammates. After scoring the goal, it was more reasonable than Francis's approach.

"Snapped!!!"

Annoyed Yao Ming, after seeing that Billups scored the goal one step earlier, he couldn't help clapping his hands in depression, obviously very dissatisfied with his performance!

"Hey, it seems that Steve still doesn't adapt to Jeff (Van Gundy's) philosophy and style!" Barkley looked at Van Gundy, who was sitting off the court, frowning, and couldn't help feeling a little bit about the recent rumors that the two were at odds. Believe it!

Later, as the Warriors gradually showed their champion strength, the Rockets, under the leadership of Francis, really seemed a bit unpleasing to the eye!

"drop!!"

After the first quarter of the game, the players on both sides who returned to the field obviously had a lot of difference in treatment!

The Rockets are feeling Van Gundy's anger, while the Warriors are in harmony amid Wilkens' greetings!

"Okay, kids, if there are no accidents in the next game, I will use a large area of ​​substitutions to ensure your physical strength, so please relax your mind and enjoy this game!"

Wilkens said to the players in a very good mood, seeing the tiredness on their brows, and thinking about the upcoming schedule, his previous worries finally dissipated a little!

Afterwards, with the two sides coming off the bench in the second quarter, the Warriors performed well on the defensive end, making it really difficult for the Rockets to narrow the point difference.

In the second quarter of the game, the Warriors basically did not replace a few main players, and they ended the first half with a score of 50:44 at halftime!

(End of this chapter)