Fortunately, the effect was pretty good. The two each scored a three-pointer, and Gordon also scored a large two-pointer to help the team break the scoring drought.
The Bobcats are scoring, and the Rockets are also scoring.
Jeremy Lin continuously passed the ball to Butler, clearing one side and giving him a single.
Butler did not live up to the kindness of his teammates. He first made a sudden attack and made a two-plus-one layup. Then he made a sudden stop in the mid-range and made a falling jump shot that puzzled the talented new No. 2 player.
This is not over yet. In the next round, Butler faced the frame and turned his back, relying on the hardness of his body to push Gilchrist, who also used his body and defense as his selling point, to near the three-second zone.
Before Biyombo was ready to help defend, he turned around and made a small throw into the net.
After the ball was scored, he left a "Welcome to the NBA" and turned around and ran back to his own half.
After being beaten to the point where he was the second in the freshman class, he only had one thought in his mind: Clifford, please replace me.
Clifford seemed to hear his call. In the next round, Gilchrist was beaten by Butler again and tied with two plus one.
Taking advantage of the free throws, Gilchrist and Mullens were replaced, and Kemba Walker was put back on the court. Also on the court was Jeffrey Taylor, a forward with a shooting score of 2.01.
"What's going on? Is Steve playing with a back three?"
Old Lucas was a little surprised.
"This is about attacking, but he made the wrong calculation."
Xu Xin said pretending to be mysterious.
Clifford is familiar with the Rockets' rotation routine, and there are less than 5 minutes left in the first quarter. During this period, McHale usually replaces Harden, Garnett and Asik and replaces Ariza, Tucker and O'Neal.
In this way, the Rockets' interior offensive ability has been weakened. Tucker, who is 1.96, plays power forward, and their team's Taylor, who is 2.01, can completely compete with him.
As for the three guards, they do suffer from height, but as long as they can limit Butler and use their own characteristics in the offense, catching up with the score is not a fantasy.
Butler performed steadily at the free throw line. After making the free throw, Butler scored 10 points in a row at 21:8, beating the second place in the new division.
"It's really abstract. The No. 30 pick can become an All-Star, but our No. 2 pick looks like a fool."
In the stands, some fans couldn't help but complain.
"Butler is not an All-Star."
The person next to me reminded him loudly.
"It will be soon. Even if it is not this season, it will be next season."
"I'm so envious. The Rockets small forward won't have to worry about it for ten years."
"Look at our guy again. He needs skills and body, brains and body, and attitude and body."
"Yeah, especially his shot, it's almost twisted. I really don't understand it."
The fans were all extremely disappointed with the new team's second pick, and they still remember the joy of the team's second pick last summer.
"While the prize is half earned, hurry up and find a scapegoat to make a deal. At least you can stop your losses in time."
Someone suggested.
"No, brother, do you think any of the other 29 teams in the league is more taken advantage of than our boss?"
The person next to him couldn't help but said.
"Yes, it's the Timberwolves."
"Their team's second place last year and our second place this year are Wolong Phoenix."
The fans were discussing it enthusiastically and no longer cared about the game.
Think about it, what's the point of working hard for a game you're bound to lose?
On the field, Clifford's three defenders did not achieve the effect he wanted.
Jeremy Lin faced Walker, Butler faced Sessions, and Ariza faced Gordon. The Rockets' trio of perimeter players locked the Bobcats' three guards tightly.
The three guards have no advantage in height, wingspan, movement speed or confrontation. The breakthrough was impossible, the shot was interfered with, and the pick-and-roll was forced to be delayed. The three guards tried their best, but failed many times.
The Rockets' offense has become easier. Facing Sessions, who is half a head shorter than himself, Butler no longer floats from the outside and hits his body every time he attacks.
The angry Sessions was hopeless. Although he was considered strong in the post-WeChat account, he was far from enough to face Butler, who regarded the gym as his home.
Looking at the growing point difference, Clifford could only replace Sessions and replace him with Josh McRoberts to increase the height of the field.
Butler responded quickly and saw that the opponent used Taylor with 2.01 to restrict him and increased the level of frame protection. He uses his tactics to reduce the impact on the basket and instead fires frequently from mid- to long-range.
Don't tell me, don't tell me, Butler has not been a player good at shooting since his debut. But with the "Talent Cashing" exchanged by Xu Xin and his hard training day after day, his shooting ability has improved significantly.
After the first quarter, Butler made 8 of 12 shots, 4 of 6 three-pointers, and 6 of 6 free throws, scoring a crazy 26 points.
The Rockets scored a total of 38 points in the first quarter, and he alone accounted for more than two-thirds.
Xu Xin kept observing Jordan's micro-expressions and saw that Jordan did not show much frustration because the team fell behind by a big score. Instead, he seemed very excited every time Butler scored. The excitement was somewhat tinged with pride.
Xu Xin only found it inexplicably interesting. The playing styles of Butler and Gang Leader Qiao on the court were of the same origin. Perhaps Gang Leader Qiao saw in Butler the shadow of his invincible invincibility when he was young.
On the other hand, the Bobcats were pitiful. They were guarded by the Rockets in the first quarter and had to doubt their lives. It was a luxury to hope for a shot. Many times they lost the ball before they could even shoot. A full score of 19 points was scored.
38:19, exactly 2 times. The Rockets beat the Bobcats with a sap in the first quarter and lost confidence.
"Well done!"
McHale looked proud and high-fived every player who walked off the field, like an old father welcoming his children in triumph.
"Especially Jimmy, you were so good tonight, stay in good shape, I hope you can perform like this in tough battles."
McHale said.
Butler nodded solemnly upon hearing this.
"We worked hard to defeat them in the second quarter and called it a day in the second half. If we win tonight, let's go have a big meal together."
McHale was smiling broadly, and what he said was a bit "illegal".
This is the relationship within the Rockets. The general manager and coaching staff are not aloof, but stand with the players as an inseparable whole.
"Don't worry, coach, leave the second quarter to me. I guarantee to beat them by 30 points."
Harden said, patting his chest.
"James, you did a very good job defensively in the first quarter. Keep up the good work."
McHale looked at Harden with approving eyes.
Two minutes between quarters flashed by, and Harden led Beverley, Gerald Green, Livingston and Tucker onto the court.
