Chapter 358 The driver broke out, the rocket crisis!
Time passed by minute by minute.
After the Yao-Mai combination and Curry came on the scene, the Rockets' offensive firepower was indeed greatly enhanced.
The Mavericks team tried their best to defend, but they still focused on one thing and failed to do the other.
However, this does not mean that the Rockets successfully opened the score.
On the contrary, when the half ended, the score was tied at 70:70...
The two teams are back on the same starting line!
The Mavericks couldn't defend it, but they were able to catch up with the score.
The reason is not hard to guess - they scored more points than the Rockets.
In the Mavericks, only one person's explosion can do this... and that is Nowitzki!
In the last few minutes of the second quarter, the German tank resisted Ben Wallace's defense and scored 10 points!
His method of dealing with Big Ben is also very simple, and can be summarized in twelve words - stay away from the inside, reduce dribbling, and take decisive shots.
With these twelve-word mantra, Nowitzki fired shots near the free throw line and beyond the three-point line one after another.
Ben-Wallace has no strength at all, and his jumping is very powerful, but he can't pose a threat to King Nuo.
On the contrary, he made several risky moves in defense and paid the price of fouls.
Nowitzki used singles again and again to narrow the score difference for the Mavericks.
At the end of half-time, Ben walked into the tunnel without saying a word.
Since his physical function has recovered, this is the first time he has failed in single defense!
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During the break between sessions, Shen Fei in the stands tapped his fingers on the chair, his mind running rapidly.
Nowitzki's sudden outburst at the end of the quarter actually gave him a big reminder.
Some superstars, such as Nowitzki today, Kobe Bryant before him, James in the future, Wade...
Once they break out, any single defense may be ineffective.
Even a strong defensive player like Ben has his moments of failure.
So...how can the Rockets still win the game despite their opponent's giant explosion?
Shen Fei thought for a moment and got his answer - attack with attack!
Since any super giant can only limit and cannot completely prevent death, the only way to defeat an explosive super giant is to have a star in the team who can match or even surpass him.
Are there any super giants on the Rockets?
There is no doubt that Curry will be a superstar in the future, but as a second-year player, he is still a little underdeveloped.
After Yao and Mai regain their health, they can be regarded as super giant goalkeepers. It will take time to test when they can become true super giants.
From the current point of view, Shen Fei is very confident that t-mac will emerge from its cocoon and make further progress.
But in the final analysis, the value of a star depends on their performance in key games.
Can McGrady respond to Nowitzki in the second half? Can Yao Ming and Curry break out?
Thinking of this, Shen Fei couldn't help but start to look forward to the performance of the three of them in the second half.
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The screen changed and we came to the Rockets locker room.
In the past, during breaks between quarters, the Rockets would talk and laugh, very relaxed.
But the situation today is very different.
Daben had a dark face and looked down at his shoes, wondering what he was thinking.
Curry half-spit his braces and his expression was extremely serious.
No one spoke in the entire locker room, and it was so quiet that you could hear the sound of drinking water.
When Mark Jackson saw everyone's appearance, he couldn't help but shook his head and said with hatred:
"Who can tell me what the score is now?"
"Does a tie at halftime mean the game is lost? Why are everyone dejected?!"
"I'm used to playing downwind, and I've forgotten about the headwind... Oh no, you can't even call it a headwind now. You've forgotten how to play in a normal game, right?"
Mark Jackson asked three questions at once, causing all the Rockets generals to look at each other.
"Ben, actually you have no problem at all with your defense."
"Dirk suddenly felt great, which was something we didn't expect."
The Rockets Marshal continued.
Daben nodded.
After all, he was an old team member. After a while, he had already come out of his depressed mood.
From the moment he walked into the tunnel, Ben kept reviewing the last few minutes in his mind.
The conclusion he came to was very different from that of Mark Jackson.
The only difference is that Ben Wallace feels that there are some details that he can do better.
[Perhaps, if those points are completed, Dirk will not be able to send the ball into the basket.]
This is Ben's mentality.
"I don't know if you noticed that the Mavericks' shooting percentage in the first half was ridiculously high."
"I don't believe they can maintain this feeling in the second half."
"So, our tactics remained unchanged in the second half and we played as we should."
"Everyone must believe that if you do the right thing, victory will eventually belong to the stronger side."
Mark Jackson said confidently.
At this time, Yao Ming, who had been silent all this time, suddenly stood up, walked to the middle of the locker room, and asked:
"So...who is the stronger side?"
After saying that, Dayao stretched out his right hand.
The next moment, all Rockets players, including Mark Jackson, stepped forward and folded their hands:
"of course..."
"Houston Rockets!!!"
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On the other end of the court, in the Mavericks' locker room.
The Dallas Cowboys all had calm faces and were not complacent about the climax at the end of the second quarter.
But behind the calm, the eyes of Nowitzki, Kidd, Terry and others were full of fighting spirit.
"Coach, your previous analysis was so right!"
"The Rockets are very good at beating their opponents in waves. But as long as we maintain a stable mentality, we will have a chance to catch up with the score."
Terry said with a smile.
"Don't be too happy too soon."
"It can be seen that they are a little slack today, maybe because they think they have us."
Kidd shook his head and said.
He has experienced many battles and can easily discern his opponent's attitude towards the game.
The Rockets came with the momentum of a 29-game winning streak.
It is human nature to be a little arrogant and lazy.
"You mean, the Rockets will show higher intensity in the second half?"
Terry asked.
"Of course. The second half is the real test for us."
"Don't forget, we played so well, but we only tied with the Rockets."
"If we want to win this game, we must show the same state as we did at the end of the quarter!"
Kidd said solemnly.
Terry nodded, and other Mavericks players present also showed expressions of approval.
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Time flies, and the third quarter of the game is about to begin in a blink of an eye.
In the second half, both teams sent out their starting lineups.
The Mavericks attack first!
Kidd carried the ball through half the court and came to the top of the arc to organize.
Nowitzki quickly moved to the low post and used his wide body to block a favorable position.
Griffin gritted his teeth and defended behind him with all his strength.
Seeing that the time was right, Kidd passed the ball with a hit.
At this moment, George, who was ambushing in the bottom corner, suddenly jumped out and pounced on Nowitzki.
Pickled Pepper's attack was very decisive and fierce, without any hesitation.
King Nottian blocked Griffin behind him while bending down to fight for the ball with George.
"Bang~"
In a flash of lightning, Nowitzki and Pickled Pepper collided.
"Beep!"
The whistle sounded and George was whistled for a defensive foul.
The two of them were fine.
After the steal failed, George was not discouraged, but just shook his head regretfully.
"Pity."
McGrady took the initiative to give him a high-five.
"Well, just a little bit."
George's eyes were full of fighting spirit.
The two looked at each other and smiled.
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"At the beginning of the second half, the Rockets turned on their intensity."