"Director Zhang, tonight's game is highly anticipated. Let's first ask Director Zhang to analyze the current situation of the two teams for us."
Yang Jian knew what the fans wanted to hear and deliberately kept it silent to whet their appetite.
"Okay, let me talk about Rockets first."
Zhang Weiping said.
"After the Rockets experienced a strong performance in the first 30 games of the season, their state has declined, especially in the past half month, the team's record has been average, with a winning rate of just over 50%, and even two consecutive losses.
Although the past two games have been overwhelming defeats against their opponents, the two teams the Rockets defeated were the Timberwolves and the Bobcats, both of which have been weak teams in the league for many years. So in my opinion, there is no gold content. "
"Okay, what about the Nuggets?"
Yang Jian saw that Zhang Weiping had given him a chance to breathe and said quickly.
Zhang Weiping cast a satisfied look and continued:
"The Nuggets are in great shape recently. The team has won six consecutive victories recently, including strong teams such as the Clippers, Pacers and Knicks.
After the big trade, the team changed its tactics, the head coach's tactical planning, and the players' adaptability are all worthy of praise. "
Zhang Weiping said.
"Yes, there is a lot to watch tonight. Both teams are very strong and there are many stars in the team. Who do you think will be the best in this game?"
Yang Jian opened the second question.
"I think Harden and Butler on the Rockets' side, and Warcraft and Gallinari on the Nuggets' side have opportunities. Considering the staffing and recent status of both sides, I am more willing to believe that Gallinari will be the best. The one."
Zhang Weiping's answer was beyond the expectations of everyone present, even most of the people in front of the TV.
Yang Jian was also a little curious, but time was limited and the director did not allow him to get to the bottom of it, so he had to ask the third question, which was also the question that the fans were most concerned about.
"The focus tonight is actually on one player. I believe everyone knows who I am talking about. Yes, it is Allen Iverson, the No. 1 pick of the 1996 golden generation, a leader, the first to win the 1996 class The scoring champion, the first person to win the regular season MVP."
Yang Jian introduced Iverson with great enthusiasm. For people of his generation who love basketball, Iverson is their belief.
"So, do you think Iverson will perform well in his first game back?"
Yang Jian asked.
"I find it difficult. First of all, Iverson is 36 years old. He has been away from the NBA for three years. Xu Xin signed him and did not let him play immediately. Instead, he waited for more than half a month. It's enough to show that his condition is not ideal.
Tonight is still a strong dialogue. The Nuggets are a famous track and field team, and the athletic ability of the players is one of the best in the entire league. Iverson will be greatly restricted on both offense and defense. "
Zhang Weiping analyzed.
"Okay, there's news from the front. The stadium entrance ceremony is about to begin. It's very interesting tonight. Let's show the camera to the front."
In the stadium, after the MC had just finished introducing the 12 Nuggets players in a scribble, the stadium lights dimmed, the cheerleaders lined up on both sides, and a light shone near the player tunnel. The home team players were about to take the stage.
When the MC introduced the scene, his voice became richer and the volume increased by one decibel:
"No. 1, Trevor Ariza; No. 2, Patrick Beverley; No. 4, P.J. Tucker; No. 6, Jermaine O'Neal; No. 14, Shaun Livingston; 15 No., Gerald Green.”
Every time the MC reads a player's name and number, he will leave a breath for the fans to applaud and cheer.
After the introduction of the substitute players, the lights changed again. Next, it was time for the starting five to appear:
"Next, here are our five main players, No. 3, Omer Asik; No. 5, Kevin Garnett; No. 7, Jeremy Lin; No. 13, James Harden; No. 22 No., Jimmy Butler!”
The fans cheered even more enthusiastically, but the more attentive fans discovered that the name they were looking forward to had not been pronounced yet.
The lights changed again, and a stronger spotlight shone at the exit of the player tunnel, "Next, let us welcome the once omnipotent man with the warmest cheers and applause, the answer, No. 0, Allen Iver Sen."
Iverson ran out with a smile on his face. The fans cheered and took out their mobile phones to record this unforgettable scene.
"You will be so popular when you return to the competition."
Xu Xin looked at Yao and Mai and said with a smile.
"I am indeed a little envious."
Yao Ming smiled.
"We must be worthy of them and cannot live up to the expectations of the fans."
Maddie sighed.
Iverson ran to the Rockets players' queue, high-fived everyone, ran to the front and stood there, and uniform chants rang out.
"MVP! MVP!"
"This slogan doesn't belong to you tonight."
Butler joked with Harden standing next to him.
"I am proud!"
Harden laughed playfully.
The entrance ceremony is over and the game begins immediately.
As usual, McHale called the starting five to his side and explained the precautions again.
The players got serious. Their opponents tonight are not weak. They need to go all out and not screw up Iverson's debut.
Xu Xin looked at the opposite bench. Coach George Karl's team was doing very well this season. Especially after the big trade, the team's overall strength has improved to a higher level. They have been in even hotter shape recently. After a six-game winning streak, they have surpassed the Clippers and ranked fourth in the Western Conference.
Players from both sides walked to the center of the field. The Rockets' starting lineup remained unchanged, with Jeremy Lin, Harden, Butler, Garnett and Asik.
For the Nuggets, Warcraft and "Orc" Faried are in the paint, small forward "Italian Cannon" Gallinari is on the back line, and Ty Lawson and Wilson Chandler are on the back line.
Xu Xin admires George Karl very much. Faced with the change of core players in the middle of the season, this veteran coach can quickly find the instruction manual, which shows his profound skills.
He basically followed the way Magic Van Gundy used Warcraft, letting him post up in the paint as the starting point of the offense.
Equipped with three shooters on the outside, shoot whenever you have the chance.
To be fair, Gallinari is definitely better than Lewis in this regard. His athletic ability and personal offensive ability with the ball are things that Lewis does not possess.
Although Lawson and Chandler may not be as good as Nelson and Pietrus, they are at least not worse than these two.
The only difference is that the Nuggets now don't have a point forward like Turkoglu, but as time has passed, Warcraft's singles scoring efficiency has dropped significantly. It may be better to pair him with a brutal power forward who can grab rebounds and cover defense. Good choice.
