McHale saw everyone's depression, he clapped his hands and encouraged:
"Kids, you played very well, no problem. But that's the way the game is, there will be times when we don't make any shots, and there are times when the opponent makes no matter what they make. That's part of the game.
In the second half, don't help with defense, everyone goes out. Even if the opponent wants to force a shot, make it more difficult for them.
On the offensive end, if you still can't find the touch, try more breakthroughs, whether it's a foul or a direct layup. After all, it is a more reliable way to score.
Find the feeling of scoring a goal first, then try a long shot. "
Everyone nodded after hearing this, and McHale's words inspired them a lot.
"Don't be discouraged, you act as if we are the laggards."
Garnett joked that he was pretending to be relaxed and joking, hoping that everyone could relax. In his opinion, the first half failed to achieve the desired effect, and part of the reason was that they became more and more nervous as they played, especially when their opponents When catching up with the score.
For no other reason than they wanted to win too much.
"That's right, if we let the fight go, I don't believe it. Are the Hornets players really just like Monkey King?"
Jeremy Lin added.
"Who is Sun Wukong?"
Harden was confused.
"That's not the point, my brother."
Jeremy Lin smiled helplessly and said that Harden is always the one with clear ideas.
Xu Xinyan couldn't help but laugh. He recalled the funny scene of Harden spinning the carousel during his trip to China. Normally he would spin the carousel, but instead he just turned the pointer.
Everyone was talking to each other, and the atmosphere became relaxed.
"Let's go back and feel lazy first."
Butler suggested as he saw that the time was almost up.
All the generals agreed and returned to the court together.
The Hornets players didn't give in too much. They also returned to the court dozens of seconds after the Rockets players returned to the court. It seemed that they also had ideas about this game.
"Everyone wants to become famous and become a hero."
Xu Xin watched the Hornets players warm up and spit out these words.
"It's not easy to be a hero."
Old Lucas snorted coldly.
Soon, the second half of the game started as scheduled.
The Hornets took the lead in attacking, and Gordon was very active from the start. It seemed that playing the entire second quarter had no impact on his physical strength.
Harden defended very outside. Erdeng's various long-range three-pointers in the second quarter made his scalp numb. He must not be given such an opportunity now.
When Gordon saw Harden clinging to the defense, he changed direction and passed by in one step. I took whatever the defense gave me.
Then he wanted to break through inside, but what surprised him was that no one from the Rockets generals came to help defend. There was a smooth road ahead, with only Harden behind him chasing after him. This was completely different from what he expected.
The Rockets' lack of defense made him hesitate. In just a moment, Harden had already caught up and was half a body behind him.
Gordon woke up from a dream and regained his confidence to attack the basket. Asik only then came over to defend. Gordon wanted to pass to Lopez behind Asik, but Harden had already quickly switched defenses at this time, blocking the defender. In front of Lopez.
Gordon lost the passing angle, but had already started, so he could only force it.
Asik smiled slightly and came just in time. He raised his arms straight up and his body took off vertically, firmly pressing Gordon's layup.
A meal of Rocket brand spicy hotpot is arranged.
Butler controlled the ball, dribbled forward and strode forward. Surrounded by Vasquez and Aminu, he made a hard layup and scored the ball, 68:55.
After landing, don't forget to show off your biceps.
"He is indeed the toughest man, even the samba girls are full of praise for him."
Xu Xin muttered to himself.
"What samba girl?"
Oddly enough, old Lucas heard what he said.
"Ahem, it's nothing."
Xu Xin was a little embarrassed. This was a story from the 2016 Olympics. At that time, Butler represented the American men's basketball team in the Olympics and went to the countryside with his teammates to have fun. It's not happening at this point in time.
The Hornets attacked, Gordon had the ball in his hand and looked unconvinced. He hesitated last time. If he rushed to the frame resolutely, Asik would never be able to complete the block.
This time, Gordon didn't believe in evil, and once again faced Harden's close defense, Gordon once again used his own explosive power to get past him in one step, and resolutely rushed to the frame.
Harden was naturally unable to catch up behind him, but Asik's speed was actually a few minutes faster. He accurately calculated Gordon's steps, moved laterally to cover the defense in time, and then sent a nail board block.
After landing, he did not forget to pay tribute to Uncle Mu and wagged his finger at Gordon.
Butler collected the rebound again and made another one-stop counterattack. He used his body to push away Aminu and easily hit a layup with a superhand, 70:55.
He suffered two sap blows at the beginning, which made Gordon doubt his life.
This is also the reason why Gordon's technical characteristics are limited. His offensive method mainly relies on long-range shots from beyond the three-point line and breakthroughs to the basket. There are very few mid-range shots. He himself is not good at this area. Operation.
McHale calculated this accurately and customized a defensive plan specifically to restrict Gordon according to local conditions. Now it seems that the effect is remarkable.
On the court, Gordon chose a small throw after the breakthrough. As expected, it ended in a strike.
Asik grabbed a backcourt rebound and quickly passed the ball to Harden, who dribbled the ball forward.
Jeremy Lin and Butler, one on the left and one on the right, quickly rushed forward to wait for Harden's pass.
Aminu and Vasquez were very afraid of the two of them, so they quickly retreated to prevent the bad guys from opening up opportunities.
But something went wrong while busy, and no one caused effective interference to Harden holding the ball.
Harden dribbled the ball to the front three-point line, and there was no one three meters in front of him.
He simply attacks by himself, stops suddenly, jumps up, shoots, and takes a shot.
"Uh-huh!"
The three-pointer hit the net at 73:55.
After the ball was scored, Jeremy Lin stopped near the bottom corner, bending his waist and not moving.
"Can't see me, can't see me."
Jeremy Lin muttered softly.
No one really saw Vasquez who was about to catch the ball or Aminu who was sending the baseline ball, and the other three teammates didn't make a sound to remind them.
Aminu casually served the ball to Vasquez for a groundstroke.
Jeremy Lin appeared ghostly in front of Vasquez, stretched out his hand to steal in advance, and made a layup and hit the board, 75:55.
"Haha, these two people look like fools."
Old Lucas couldn't stop laughing. He had never seen such a scene for a long time.
"You idiot."
Harden said with a smile and high-fived Jeremy Lin, who ran back.
The Hornets players found it difficult to adapt to the Rockets' sudden change in defensive methods. Gordon, the team's only capable offensive player, was inexplicably locked up.
Others also lacked the ability to handle the ball and had no open opportunities. The Hornets' offense fell into a stagnant situation.
