There was only one minute left in the game. With the Rockets leading by 10 points and about to win the game, Rondo broke out without warning and scored 8 points in a minute, narrowing the difference to 2 points and letting the game go.
Suspense arose again.
Rockets head coach McHale was already a little nervous. He couldn't just lose the game he was handed. Rockets fans were also starting to get nervous. After winning all night, they couldn't lose at dawn.
Even Harden, the ace of the Rockets, was a little nervous at this time. Although he has experienced such a situation before, the Rockets have always been prone to losing the chain at critical moments. Even though the situation has improved this season, once it arrives
At times like this, he couldn't help but feel that the Rockets might lose. He even kept telling himself in his mind, "I won't lose, I won't lose." But this didn't work at all. He still couldn't help but think of the possibility of losing.
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At this moment, Wen Hao smiled and said to head coach McHale and all members of the Rockets: "Don't worry, I won't let us lose."
After saying that, the timeout time was up, and the players from both sides took the field again. Although the Rockets players didn't know why Wen Hao had such confidence, when they heard such words, they felt less uneasy.
After coming on the court, Howard served the ball to Wen Hao from the backcourt. Wen Hao dribbled the ball forward slowly and passed half court.
At this time, the Celtics knew that the Rockets players were not in a hurry to attack, so they were not in a hurry to press. Under the coach's instructions, they knew that they only needed to defend the ball well, and then score another goal to tie it.
They even overtook the score. In that case, the Rockets would be under greater pressure, and with the momentum of the Celtics' home court, they would have a greater chance of losing.
However, their beautiful fantasy could not last any longer. After only five seconds, it was ruthlessly shattered by Wen Hao.
I saw Wen Hao dribbling slowly near the center circle, while Rondo was waiting for him at the three-point line. At this time, Wen Hao suddenly dribbled towards Rondo quickly. Rondo was afraid that Wen Hao would break through, so
I had to take a step back.
But just like that, Wen Hao came to the three-point line, suddenly stopped, and took a three-point shot. His posture was elegant and his hand shape was elegant, but in this elegance and elegance, he revealed murderous intent. It was like a bird with its head raised.
Poisonous snake.
"Shua——"
The sound of the basketball rubbing against the basket echoed in the North Shore Garden, echoing above the heads of nearly 20,000 fans, like a bolt from the blue.
Three-point hit, one arrow through the heart!
As soon as the goal was scored, the Rockets players all breathed a sigh of relief. Harden also breathed a sigh of relief. Although he felt a little sour in his heart, as long as the Rockets can win and win the championship, the sourness will be gone.
McHale clenched his fist and waved it out of thin air. As soon as the goal was scored, the Rockets were already 5 points ahead. With only more than 40 seconds left, the Rockets had great hope of winning.
However, the Rockets were happy too early. After Wenhao scored, they just relaxed and retreated half a beat too late. Rondo took advantage of this moment to take the ball and rush forward with all his strength, passing in the middle.
After three people, they dunked and scored the ball. The point difference returned to 3 points again. And with Rondo's current state, these 3 points are not a problem at all.
Then the Rockets became nervous again.
But Wen Hao is still calm and unhurried, because he is confident that he will never let the Rockets lose. This confidence does not come out of thin air, but because of his trust in the heart of a point guard. With the heart of a point guard, no matter in the game
No matter how difficult the situation is, he will never lose confidence.
After dribbling the ball past halftime, he directed the Rockets' twin towers to position themselves, and it seemed that they were going to hit the stable point of the twin towers. The Celtics were busy focusing their defense on the inside, and now only more than thirty were left.
Seconds later, they couldn't let the Rockets score any more goals, not even two points. So Rondo directed his teammates to focus on defending Rockets Dayao and Warcraft.
But just when the Celtics focused their defense on the inside, Wen Hao suddenly dribbled towards Harden. Rondo realized something was wrong and hurriedly ran after Wen Hao. He must not let Wen Hao take action. Because he found
Wen Hao's hit rate is weirdly high.
At this time, Wen Hao passed by Harden and suddenly shouted to Harden: "Cover."
Although Harden was extremely reluctant, he didn't have time to think too much at this critical moment. He turned to one side and blocked Rondo who was chasing Wen Hao from behind. Wen Hao got a brief opportunity and immediately made a three-pointer.
The viper struck outside the line. The viper struck again, and the sound of "swish" sounded again.
One blow widened the score gap to 6 points.
"Okay... Well, two consecutive three-pointers are so powerful." Yang Yi said in the Xinlang live broadcast room.
"Wen Hao's three-pointer dealt a heavy blow to the Celtics, like a knife in their heart. There are only 21 seconds left on the clock, and the score difference is still 6 points.
Although it cannot be said that they are completely hopeless, in fact they have almost lost."
Yang Yi continued: "But what is strange is that Harden actually provided a screen for Wen Hao, allowing Wen Hao to hit the three-pointer. This is really unfathomable. You must know that it was only a dozen hours ago
, American media also revealed that Harden and Wen Hao were at odds. Even "Hugh"
Fagan, a reporter from the Houston Chronicle, also broke the news that Harden had approached Alexander and Morey to put pressure on them not to let Wen Hao play. But judging from the performance just now, these two people did not seem to do what Fagan said.
It sounds like there is no harmony, but there is some cooperation and a tacit understanding."
"Of course, the media, you and I both know, you have to not believe it or not believe it completely." Ke Fan sighed, "In short, if we can win today's game, Wen Hao and Harden will both be the contributors to the victory.
Harden exerted his strength in the first half, and Wen Hao suppressed the Celtics' offense at the last critical moment. The Rockets can't do without either of them."
But the game is not over yet, anything can happen. Celtics coach Stevens called a timeout, and he kept using all the words of encouragement he could think of to boost the Celtics' morale. But at this moment,
No matter what he said, the morale of the Celtics could not be lifted. Steven thought secretly: It seems that the situation is over.
When the referee signaled that the timeout was up, Stevens waved his hand feebly and said, "Let's play."
The coach is so powerless, and the players are even more powerless. After they come on the field, they are like a group of soldiers who have lost a battle, lowering their heads and pulling their legs.
However, among everyone, only Rondo did not admit defeat. When the Celtics served, he came out to receive the ball through the inside screen, and then directly half-turned and shot a jumper from outside the three-point line.
The basketball bounced high on the rim, and the Celtics fans exclaimed in unison, their hearts also lifted at this moment. But the next moment, the basketball fell straight down and fell into the center of the basket.
"Wow..."
The North Shore Garden seemed to explode, and the fans cheered.
"He didn't give up, he was still working hard..." the commentator Gorman shouted excitedly.
"The leader of the Celtics, the spiritual leader, will never give up until the last second. This is him, this is Rajon Rondo!" Haythorn's voice was trembling.
But the game is not over yet, and it is not their time to celebrate yet. With 18 seconds left, the Rockets serve from the backcourt.
This time, after Wen Hao got the ball, Barb, who was closest to him, had already come over to commit a foul. Wen Hao hurriedly pushed the ball forward, passed it directly under Barb's crotch, and passed it to Harden. Harden
After two moves, Rondo was about to foul, so he passed it to Dayao.
Among the Rockets, Dayao ranks first in free throw shooting percentage this season with 91.5%, so handing the ball to him at this time is the safest option.
When Dayao got the ball, Joel Anthony was about to foul. Dayao was also waiting for him to foul. Everyone was also waiting for Anthony to foul Dayao, but at this moment, Wen Hao suddenly came over with a diagonal stab.
, asked Dayao for the ball. Dayao saw that Wen Hao was temporarily unmarked, and immediately handed the ball to Wen Hao.
Wen Hao dribbled the ball and ran towards the front court crazily. Rondo still didn't give up and chased Wen Hao towards the front court with all his strength.
At this time, Wen Hao is already only one step away from the three-point line, and Rondo is also one step away from Wen Hao. If Wen Hao goes to the basket for a layup, with his speed, it is very likely that Rondo will block the shot. So Wen Hao
He took a bold shot just one step away from the three-point line.
Rondo never expected that in this situation, Wen Hao would shoot a three-pointer instead of going for a layup. He couldn't stop and bumped directly into Wen Hao's back.
"Beep——" the whistle sounded at the right time, Rondo fouled, and Wenhao made three free throws.
"Oh... God, he ruined the Celtics' last chance." Gorman couldn't help shouting.
Haythorn held his head in his hands: "Who is this Rocket 5? How can he be so powerful? This is so unreasonable."
Rondo faced Wen Hao with his eyes as cold as spring water.
The Celtics fans behind the backboard kept waving anything they could, making the loudest noise they could, interfering with Wen Hao's free throws.
Wen Hao didn't care about any of this. He stood on the free throw line and made all three free throws.
After these three free throws, the North Shore Garden Arena fell into silence. Wen Hao's three goals completely shattered their hopes.
Although Rondo did not give up, even though he caused the Rockets to foul and made two free throws. But after he made the free throw, there were only 4 seconds left. The Celtics launched a full-court press. Once the Rockets
After serving the ball, they immediately fouled.
But what they didn't expect was that Wen Hao didn't serve to the Rockets players when he served. Instead, he threw it at Babu's back, then jumped into the baseline and controlled the ball. When Babu reacted and wanted to foul
At that time, Wen Hao dribbled the ball and ran for a few steps, then threw the ball directly into the sky in front of the court regardless of the situation.
In this case, if Babu fouls Wen Hao, it will be a technical foul. So he can only watch the ball flying in the air, time passes quickly, and the final whistle sounds... (To be continued.)
