Of course, Van Gundy didn't accept the bonus from the Warriors. He just wanted to use facts to tell McGrady that playing like this wouldn't work.
If McGrady wasn't allowed to give it a try and just said it wouldn't work, McGrady would definitely not accept it.
After the official timeout, Van Gundy said: "Next, we will change the way we play, pass the ball to Yao, and attack the inside first. If the opponent double-teams Yao, Tracy, you break through, go to the inside, and don't shoot from the outside. We have to force
The opponent shrinks their defense. As soon as the opponent shrinks, Rafe, Sean, Zhang, you guys shoot three-pointers from outside."
Van Gundy's arrangement is very layered and reasonable.
However, in this arrangement, McGrady only has one role left, which is to break through. All other tasks are assigned to Yao Ming and other outside players.
This was obviously not core treatment, but McGrady didn't object.
He was still a little worried about what he had just done.
If he plays well, he can naturally make more demands. If he plays poorly and is arrogant, other people in the team will not tolerate him, and fans will not be able to support him after being exposed.
At the end of the timeout, Zhang Zhiyuan replaced Hayes and faced Barnes.
Barnes is 201cm tall and is playing as a small forward, but there is Jackson on the team and there is a lack of a power forward. Therefore, with his lanky body, he can only play inside.
Zhang Zhiyuan only suffers from his height when playing power forward, while Barnes suffers from height and weight when playing power forward. He relies solely on his crazy energy to survive in the league.
This guy entered the NBA in 2002 and has been cut 4 times by different teams, which is also the only one. What's even more amazing is that he can find a job again after being cut, and even became the main player this season.
Substitute, and occasionally have the opportunity to start.
Zhang Zhiyuan was not moved by Barnes' spirit and went directly to the fetter chain to weaken this guy's strength.
It's just a weakening, and the attributes absorbed from this guy are very few, almost negligible.
The Rockets attacked, and Alston finally passed the ball to Yao Ming.
Yao Ming easily defeated Biedrins in a singles match, and his tonnage was not on the same level.
Yao Ming just leaned back, and Biedrins was pushed away a short distance, giving Yao Ming room to turn around and shoot.
Yao Ming turned around and made a jump shot, and the ball went in.
18 to 8.
"We should have fought like this a long time ago."
Zhang Lili complained.
Yao Ming has an advantage over Biedlins, but that doesn't mean the Warriors will give in. They adjust quickly.
Yao Ming got the ball again, and Barnes rushed over to try to interfere.
Yao Ming passed the ball to Zhang Zhiyuan, and then Zhang Zhiyuan took an open shot and scored.
18 to 11.
"Matt, follow your men and go to Stephen."
Don Nelson shouted from the audience.
In comparison, Zhang Zhiyuan poses a much greater threat from the outside than Battier.
The Warriors counterattacked, and Davis broke through and made an emergency stop jumper.
Alston took off to interfere, and the two collided with each other in the air, but Davis stayed still and hit the ball steadily.
20 to 11.
One weighs 78 kilograms and the other weighs 96 kilograms. The difference between junior high school students and high school students is not that big.
“Are you too poor to afford meat?”
After Davis scored, he mocked Alston, saying he was aggrieved but also helpless.
When the Rockets attack, the person on the Warriors who helps defend Yao Ming becomes Jackson.
Yao Ming immediately passed the ball to Battier. In fact, he could also force the ball, but this would be very energy-consuming and the success rate was not high.
Battier caught the ball, Richardson covered up the defense, and Battier immediately passed the ball to McGrady. McGrady dribbled the ball forward two steps and then made an emergency stop for a jumper.
But Richardson had already dropped Battier and returned to interfere with McGrady, and the ball missed.
Rockets fans couldn't help but secretly said it was a pity.
If McGrady doesn't take those two steps and instead catches the ball and shoots, then Richardson will definitely not have time to return to defense.
But there is no way, McGrady is not good at catching the ball and shooting.
Whether it's a pull-up, a dribble from the hip and a jump shot, or a behind-the-back jump shot, he will dribble the ball a few times and adjust his shooting posture before taking action.
It's not just him, many players in the league have this habit.
Although the ball did not go in, the Rockets' tactical intention was still achieved, and Van Gundy was quite satisfied.
In the next round, Rocket will do its same trick again.
McGrady started faster this time, and the distance from Battier was also farther, so Richardson had no time to return to defense.
However, Davis abandoned Alston and came to him.
McGrady could only pass the ball to Alston, who also took the ball two steps inside and then made a jump shot.
The ball went in.
20 to 13.
The Rockets scored, but McGrady didn't get any data and became a tool man.
The Warriors lost points again, but Don Nelson was not too panicked. He didn't expect to be able to defend the Rockets anyway. He relied on offense to win.
The Warriors attacked, Richardson actively moved, but McGrady was a step slower in following up.
On the one hand, McGrady is not as motivated as his opponent, and on the other hand, McGrady's body is not as good as before. If he invests too much physical energy on the defensive end, he will not be able to perform at his best on the offensive end.
Every star is like this in the late stage. Kobe can still score points in the late stage, but his defense is loopholes. James is still averaging close to 30 points per game at the age of 37, but his defense can only stare and spread his hands.
After getting rid of McGrady, Richardson cut directly into the inside. Yao Ming was the only one left inside. Zhang Zhiyuan defended Barnes' three-pointer near the three-point line.
Biedrins blocked in front of Yao Ming, Davis passed the ball, and Richardson dunked in an alley-oop.
As a two-time dunk champion, Richardson's jumping ability is amazing.
22 to 13.
Even with Zhang Zhiyuan, the team could not quickly catch up with the score.
In the next round, Yao Ming had trouble trying to get a position under the basket, and Bidelins got stuck early.
Zhang Zhiyuan quickly ran to the inside and reached for the ball.
This was not the play planned by the coach, but Alston passed the ball anyway. He had no better choice.
Zhang Zhiyuan hit Barnes with the ball. Although his low post skills were poor, he still had no problem bullying Barnes.
Relying on his strength, he kept pushing toward the basket until he reached the three-second zone before taking a shot.
This distance is almost free for players with good touch.
The ball goes in.
22 to 15.
"I'm sorry, you will be cut by the team again after playing against me."
Zhang Zhiyuan spat.
This word stabbed Barnes hard.
Before this season, he was just a small substitute who averaged only ten minutes per game and only scored three points. He was always worried about being laid off, and he was almost sick.
"I will definitely give you a good beating before you are fired."
Barnes threatened.
"Really, is your pitiful salary enough to pay the fine?"
Zhang Zhiyuan smiled.
Even though Barnes has played in the NBA for four years, his total salary is less than two million, and all he receives is the lowest rookie salary.
After paying taxes and daily expenses, Zhang Zhiyuan seriously doubted whether this guy had savings or was in debt.
The two of them sprayed all the way from the Warriors' half to the Rockets' half, but judging from their expressions, it was clear that Zhang Zhiyuan had won the game.
Zhang Zhiyuan always had a joking smile on his face, while Barnes had an angry look on his face.
cctv5, Zhang Lili listened to the original sound of the scene and translated for the fans.
After all, fans are curious about what Zhang Zhiyuan is talking about.
After listening to Zhang Lili's translation, the Chinese fans were very happy and gradually started to like trash talk.
It's so satisfying to torture your opponent and then use some trash talk to hurt your opponent's heart.
The Warriors failed to score on offense, and the Rockets seized the opportunity. Yao Ming beat Biedrins with a 21, narrowing the point difference to 4 points.
The Warriors called a timeout, and Van Gundy replaced Yao Ming to rest.
Tracy McGrady and Zhang Zhiyuan led the team to continue playing.
Without Yao Ming to contain him in the paint, the Warriors can safely defend against the outside.
For a time, neither Tracy McGrady nor Zhang Zhiyuan had any good opportunities.
Even if you don't have a good chance, you still have to shoot. As long as you take the shot, you have a chance of scoring, but if you don't, you won't.
McGrady took over the offensive burden and relied on his personal ability to continue playing in isolations.
Unfortunately, facing Richardson, who is not very good at defense, his success rate is not high.
Relying on his undercover behavior, the Warriors took the opportunity to widen the point difference.
After the first quarter, the Warriors led 30 to 22 by 8 points.
Zhang Zhiyuan scored 5 points on 2 of 3 shots, Yao Ming scored 7 points on 3 of 5 shots, and McGrady scored 8 points on 3 of 12 shots.
The three of them took almost all the team's shots. Battier and Hayes didn't throw a single ball.
"Tracy needs to calm down."
Smith complained.
3 out of 12, a stat like this in the entire game is fatal, let alone a stat like this in a single quarter, it is simply undercover behavior.
"Maybe the Rockets should abandon Tracy and straighten Zhang."
Big-mouthed Barkley dares to say anything, and this time is no exception.
Maybe there are other people who think Zhang Zhiyuan is younger and has more potential, but no one dares to say that they want to abandon Tracy McGrady and support Zhang Zhiyuan. This is too disrespectful to the veteran and too impersonal.
"Come on, Tracy just didn't play well in one session."
Smith quickly smoothed things over so that McGrady's fans would not be angry.
In the second quarter, both Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady were resting, and Zhang Zhiyuan took the bench.
Having become the temporary core, Zhang Zhiyuan did not have a comprehensive attack.
He knew very well that his previous high efficiency was suspected of being a trick, relying on Yao Mai to attract the defense, and then he would pick up the slack.
If he becomes the core, he will definitely not be able to maintain his previous efficiency.
Therefore, Zhang Zhiyuan continued to play without the ball and let Luther Head organize.
But even so, Zhang Zhiyuan still received great care from the Warriors.
Pietrus and Barnes were keeping an eye on him the entire time.
The Warriors restricted Zhang Zhiyuan in this way, but loopholes inevitably appeared in other positions.
Rutherhead made his own breakthrough layup.
On the next possession, Luther Head assisted Juwan Howard for a goal.
After four or five rounds, Barnes had to leave Zhang Zhiyuan behind to make up for those loopholes.
Faced with Pietrus' defense alone, Zhang Zhiyuan did not make a strong move.
He greeted Lutherhead, and the two played a pick-and-roll.
Then Zhang Zhiyuan beat Monta Ellis.
At this time, Ellis had just won the Most Improved Player Award, but for Zhang Zhiyuan, he was thin and short.
Zhang Zhiyuan nudged him with his butt, and Ellis fell directly to the ground.
Then Zhang Zhiyuan calmly took off and shot.
The ball goes in.
"Your name is Ellis, Most Improved Player."
Zhang Zhiyuan resisted the urge to slap Ellis on the head and only verbally mocked him.
35 to 32.
Under the leadership of Zhang Zhiyuan, the Rockets' bench quickly chased 5 points.
Originally, people like Juwan Howard and Mutombo were only used for a minute or two in the plan.
Now that Van Gundy sees that they are performing well, he simply lets Yao Ming continue to rest.
On the court, the new Jackson made a layup, causing Juwan Howard to foul, and made one of two free throws.
The defense of the Rockets' backup lineup is really bad.
During the transition between offense and defense, Zhang Zhiyuan repeated his old tricks and wanted to hit Ellis again, but was beaten by Ellis.
Anyone who can become a star has two skills. Although Ellis suffers a disadvantage when guarding tall players, he knows how to use tricks.
Zhang Zhiyuan released the basketball, but Luther Hyde grabbed the ball.
Zhang Zhiyuan took advantage of the situation and made an air cut, Luther Hyde passed the ball, and Zhang Zhiyuan received the ball and took off for a dunk.
The ball goes in.
36 to 34.
"Look, what I said is right. Zhang has a very leadership temperament. With a group of substitutes, he not only did not lose points, but actually gained 6 points."
Buckley said.
"That's because he's also facing a substitute."
Smith retorted.
Although the Rockets' bench is weak, the Warriors' bench is not strong either. The score in this situation is two different things from the score against the starting lineup.
Smith's words are not unreasonable. As the Warriors gradually replace their main players, it will be much more difficult for the Rockets to score.
But soon the Rockets also replaced Yao Ming, Battier, and Tracy McGrady.
After re-entering the court, McGrady became much more honest and became a tool man.
Zhang Zhiyuan also acted as an outside shooter.
The core of the Rockets' offense falls on Yao Ming.
Yao Ming, who was fully rested, was making trouble in the paint, causing the Warriors to be overwhelmed and had no choice but to double-team.
Then, Yao Ming began to distribute the ball outside.
Tracy McGrady, Battier, and Zhang Zhiyuan took turns throwing.
Because the chances of shooting were pretty good, they threw in several.
It blossomed both internally and externally, and the Warriors soon couldn't stand it any longer.
At the end of the first half, 54 to 60, the Rockets had gone ahead by 6 points.
Zhang Zhiyuan made 3 of 5 shots in this quarter, plus two free throws, scoring a total of 8 points.
Before he knew it, he had already scored 13 points.
McGrady sadly discovered that although he had 15 points more than Zhang Zhiyuan, he lost to Yao Ming again.
After halftime, Yao Ming had 18 points.
In the second half, although Van Gundy reminded McGrady to reduce his unreasonable shots, McGrady couldn't help but throw a few more.
It's a pity that God didn't help him this time.
Obviously his shot selection was not particularly bad, but McGrady still shot with poor efficiency.
2 for 6 from the field.
Low efficiency is not the most fatal thing. The most fatal thing is that the Warriors are good at counterattacks.
Every time McGrady missed a shot, the basketball bounced to the outside and Yao Ming couldn't grab the rebound.
As long as the Warriors grab a rebound, they will immediately score a counterattack.
Under the Warriors' style of play, Yao Ming could only run exhausted. He exhausted his energy, but it had no effect.
"damn it."
Yao Ming couldn't help but curse in his heart, he didn't like this style of play.
"This game is really intense, and the suspense is back again."
After the third quarter, the two teams were tied at 85. The outcome was unpredictable. Sun Zhengping couldn't help but sigh.
"The main thing is that McGrady was playing randomly, otherwise the Rockets would have established a lead long ago. What happened to McGrady? He was still playing well in the first round, but why is he like Kobe today?"
