Chapter 49: First win in the finals
After Howard was ejected, the Magic lost their spiritual support.
But there is still a full half of the game to play, and there are still 2 minutes left in the second quarter.
Yao Ming was playing the "Polish Hammer" Ma Xing Gortat in a singles inside position. He sat down with his butt, and Gortat couldn't help but take two steps back as if he had been hit hard.
Watching Yao Ming step up and dunk in front of him.
Sitting below, Wang Jiexi already had a sure chance of victory. Without Howard's inside line, the Magic still didn't allow Yao Ming to score points, and he didn't even have to work hard.
When Howard was on the court, Wang Jiexi was worried that Yao Ming would exert himself early in the game and would have to go to the mall to buy a green or blue stamina-replenishing energy bar in the fourth quarter.
Unexpectedly, happiness came so quickly. Even in the fourth quarter, the game was announced to be over early, and Magic fans on the sidelines were already leaving early.
Without World of Warcraft, watching a ghost game is the inner thought of Magic fans.
In the last two minutes of the first half, Yao Ming hit the "Polish Hammer".
Scored 6 points in just 2 minutes and drew a defensive foul from the Polish Hammers.
The final free throw was made.
With a whistle, the first half of the game ended.
The Rockets lead 51-36, leading by 15 points.
During the halftime break, Hollins' face was already ugly, but now he looked even worse.
The star Howard challenged the referee and was ejected, which made the already disadvantaged insider even more miserable.
In just 2 minutes, Yao Ming scored 7 points on Gortat and drew a foul.
If this situation continues, after the third quarter of the second half, Gortat will be beaten to 6 fouls.
What to do?
Hollins looked at Yao Ming and thought of a way to save the ship.
The second half of the game is about to begin.
Hollins stood among the players and said: "Do you remember everything? Give me unlimited double-teams on Yao Ming after coming on the field. Except for Battier, the other three Rockets can let go!"
"Yes! Coach."
After losing World of Warcraft, the Magic decided to fight to the death, and head coach Hollins also adopted a give-and-take strategy.
Either the Rockets are not accurate from outside and Yao Ming is double-teamed, then the Magic still have a glimmer of hope to win.
Either double-team Yao Ming, and the rest of the Rockets will shoot down the Magic!
The Magic Five took the field with determination to die.
At the beginning of the third quarter, the Rockets had the ball.
Yao Ming still wanted the ball inside for a single. As soon as he wanted the ball, Li immediately gave up his defender and came to double-team him.
Yao Ming shook his hand and passed the ball to Scola, who was open, and Scola hit a 3-pointer.
Off the court, Hollins thought, It’s over!
.......
As the last whistle of the game sounded, the excited voice of Zhang’s partner Yu Jia sounded.
"Let us congratulate the Rockets for defeating the Magic 99-79, and congratulate Dayao for winning his first career Finals!"
Director Zhang and Yu Jia, who were narrating for the national audience at the finals, couldn't help but choked up.
"He proved that we Chinese people can also leave our footsteps on the highest stage of the NBA."
"Finally, please don't go away. We will interview Dayao and Coach Wang, who everyone has been waiting for for a long time."
As soon as Director Zhang said this, the comments below the Huaguo Main Channel exploded, and the comments below the Penguin Sports live broadcast room also exploded.
The three words "Coach Wang" represent the first Asian-faced NBA head coach in NBA history, and also the first Chinese NBA head coach.
Almost all Chinese fans watching the game have been looking forward to Coach Wang for a long time, and today they can finally see him at the China Headquarters.
For a time, countless people rushed to say goodbye and inform their friends around them.
The TNT commentary team, including Kenny Smith, Barkley, Kobe Bryant, and O'Neal, also applauded Yao Ming.
Wang Jiexi did not expect to receive an interview from China Central Television today.
Because the Internet in 2009 has not yet experienced the information explosion that will occur in 2020, almost everyone from adults aged 6 to 70 to children aged 8 to 9 has a smartphone.
Therefore, except for a few famous NBA head coaches, basically no one knows his name, let alone his appearance.
After the game, Wang Jiexi high-fived the five people who came off the court and said, "Well done!"
Then he led everyone away.
Outside the locker room, Yao Ming suddenly stopped him.
"Coach, I have some good news for you."
Wang Jiexi looked at him in confusion and said, "You broke the career record of consecutive triple-doubles per game?"
But why is there no prompt from the system?
Yao Ming shook his head and said: "No..."
Seeing Yao Ming's expression, Wang Jiexi's head suddenly lit up and he said meaningfully: "Is your wife pregnant?"
"..."
Yao Ming rolled his eyes and said: "Coach, the China National Radio wants to interview us. We will go there together after attending the media conference later."
Wang Jiexi was surprised when he heard about Huaguo Radio. He never thought that one day he would be interviewed by the radio station's father.
I feel really proud and proud.
But he said calmly: "Yeah! Okay, let's meet up later."
Turning around, his face was filled with joy.
That’s the dad from the main station! So I’m going to be famous? People all over the country will know me!
Now, do you want to wash your hair, change into more handsome clothes, and put on light makeup if possible?
Wang Jiexi stood at the door of the locker room, unable to calm down.
Seeing Adelman coming out, Wang Jiexi stopped him.
"Hey! Adelman, can I ask you a question?"
Adelman looked at him strangely and said, "Ask, Wang."
Wang Jiexi coughed sheepishly and said, "Well... do you think... I'm handsome like this?"
Adelman: "??"
Chapter completed!