The referee's whistle sounded. Chen Feng lost his balance in the air and threw the ball toward the basket. His good touch allowed the shot, which had been deformed, to still get into the basket.
"Uh-huh"'s stable performance at the free throw line made any player who fouled Chen Feng privately cry out that it was not worth it. Harden felt uncomfortable. This guy was getting stronger and stronger, and compared to himself, he was only better at offense.
He has made great achievements. This guy was also selected to the second team of the All-NBA Defensive Team this season, which is a great honor. Moreover, in the All-NBA Team, he was on the third team, while Chen was on the first team.
Harden broke through, but the ball was intercepted by Chen Feng again. But this time, the Spurs were unable to launch a fast break because there were two Rockets players in the Rockets half.
Before Chen Feng broke through, Parker had already slipped from the left wing and cut to the basket. As Chen Feng rushed towards the basket, the Rockets' defense immediately shrank to the inside. In the blink of an eye, the Rockets' inside line gathered three defenders.
The player, Chen Feng, seemed to have a head on the back of his head, and the ball was quickly thrown from his right shoulder.
The heavy footsteps made the Rockets players' scalps numb, and Leonard suddenly appeared behind Chen Feng.
"Whoa", the ball fell steadily into the net, setting off bursts of white waves.
He clapped his hands gently, then quickly passed by and threw himself into the defense. Looking at Chen Feng's strong back, Leonard was filled with thousands of thoughts.
Leonard's distraction allowed Parsons to run out of space, pull out a green onion from dry land, and the ball hit the net.
Leonard smiled awkwardly and waved his right hand a few times. He was distracted during the game. For a defensive warrior like Leonard, this can only be regarded as a relatively low-level mistake.
The game between the two sides is still going on.
Regarding this phenomenon, on-site commentator Steve Kerr said: "The Rockets' current play style is quite reasonable, but for them, such a fast game rhythm is quite detrimental to the Rockets. Such a fast pace
When the rhythm changes, Dwight is always behind the team desperately trying to catch up. When attacking, he falls behind. He is unable to support the team in the interior and has difficulty grasping offensive rebounds. Dwight's
His physical condition is excellent. There is no doubt about it. Especially in such a fast-paced game. Not only does Dwight's physical exhaustion increase, but it is also difficult for him to integrate into the team's offensive system, and he will become a burden to the team. So McHale
There are only two ways now, one is to control the rhythm of the game. The second is to simply let Dwight sit on the bench, conserve energy and wait for the opportunity to deal a fatal blow to the Spurs."
Bill Walton immediately retorted when asked: "The Rockets control the rhythm is indeed a good way. Chandler Parsons and James Harden are both good at controlling the ball. It's just that their opponents are in the league.
One of the current top shooting guards, once he is really allowed to open up, this task may not be so easy to complete. But in any case, this is much more feasible than the second way. The current lineup is only
It is the most comfortable lineup used by the Spurs, with balanced attack and defense."
Parsons made a mistake in passing the ball, and Leonard intercepted the ball. Parker, who was lurking near the midline, had already seen the opportunity. In the Spurs' fast break system, Chen Feng and Parker are the two sharpest knives. Chen Feng and Parker are the two sharpest knives.
Feng's speed, explosive power and skillful ball control skills make him a natural choice for fast breaks.
Due to injuries and age, Parker no longer has the explosive power he had at his peak. Now, his speed is only at the upper end. Many guards in the league are faster than him, but they still can't stop his fast break. He doesn't have amazing speed.
But his fast break awareness is second to none.
"Wow", a beautiful three-step layup completed the offense. Perhaps due to the influence of Chen Feng, the Spurs players' offense became very efficient. The Spurs' mercury-laden offense, coupled with an extra
It’s so exciting and still makes fans hooked.
James Harden can't stop Chen Feng at all, either passing or shooting. Chen Feng can spin the Rockets' entire perimeter around by himself, and with the elusive Parker, the Rockets' perimeter becomes even more troublesome.
Already.
When Howard was blocking several inside players under the basket, James Harden suddenly appeared under the basket and grabbed an offensive rebound. However, he did not take the rebound directly off, but lightly lifted it in the air.
basketball.
The ball drew a wonderful arc in the air, and the tip-in was successful.
Leonard clenched his fists in annoyance. He just saw that he didn't have the ball in his hand, so he just relaxed a little. Unexpectedly, he rushed into the paint to fish in troubled waters, and the ball actually went in. This was the first round of his defense against Harden.
This is definitely not a good phenomenon. This is also the plan of Vicki, taking turns to defend Harden and constantly wearing down the Rockets' leading shooting guard.
The Spurs' attack was fruitless, and the ball quickly returned to the Rockets' half.
Harden didn't play hard this time. Leonard, who was guarding him, learned the lesson just now and didn't even leave him any space to shoot.
In desperation, the ball was returned to the outside.
Passing the ball again, Dwight Howard received the ball and without any adjustment, he directly performed a dry-land pull next to Favors. He jumped high and then smashed the ball into the basket.
With the fans cheering at home, the Spurs stuck to their own style of play, seized the opportunity when the opponent was upset, and patiently attacked the opponent's net in one go.
McHale also saw the problem. There was indeed no big problem with the team's state, but there was a problem with the mentality. The overly aggressive mentality caused the team to deviate in the offense, and the play style was too monotonous and seemed sharp.
Unparalleled penetration, but fell into the trap of the Spurs' defense. Harden's outstanding personal ability, once caught in the Spurs' double-team, the reluctant shooting is just a waste of opportunities. He understands that the players are eager for success at this time.
mentality, especially Harden's impulsive performance at this time.
The grudge between him and the Chinese kid has been going on for a long time. Now this is the first time the two have faced each other in the playoffs. Although the opponent is the best in the league, Harden is still willing to compete with the Chinese kid. This is a good thing.
But McHale actually knows very well that today's Harden is not as good as Chen Feng. It's just that some things can't be said too straightforwardly.
The atmosphere on the Spurs' bench was very relaxed, but it did not affect **Vic's thoughts at all. He attached great importance to this game. Although the Spurs were broadcast live nationwide a lot this year, it was far less than what it was today.
this game.
Because this game is the playoffs.
After the timeout, the Rockets finally stabilized and became very patient on offense. The Rockets are a team with both offense and defense. The pace of the game is too fast, which is not a good thing for the Rockets.
Harden quickly brought the ball across half court. In this game, he played very actively and had a showdown with Chen Feng. With Wade getting sick and Kobe Bryant getting old, the two of them were the best scorers in the league.
Defender, the one who wins is the first.
His rapid progress in the Thunder made him quickly favored by the Rockets, especially this season. Harden got what he wanted. In his heart, everything would be more perfect without that Chinese kid, so the bearded man
To prove yourself.
At the same time that Harden was calculating the position in the midfield, Chen Feng suddenly started to move, his body as tight as a cheetah, and with lightning speed, he appeared on Harden's right side in just the blink of an eye.
Chen Feng's quick hands attack the opponent's basketball head-on. Harden is also a master of steals. Well! Probably because defense is a gambling steal! So he is naturally good at dealing with steals, but this time Chen Feng did the opposite.
Taking a preemptive strike and failing to react in a hurry, the ball has already fallen into the opponent's hands.
"Whoa", facing the unguarded basket, Chen Feng completed the attack with a beautiful three-step basket.
McHale's eyes tightened slightly. At this time, the Spurs had already widened the point difference. Once the point difference was stretched to double digits, the game would be difficult to play.
Seeing his opponent's scores rising, Harden's lips tightened and his beard trembled slightly. As the leader of the team, this is the time to show his value. He took the initiative to ask for the ball near the free throw line in order to reverse the disadvantage on the court.
In this situation, scoring a goal is the most appropriate solution.
The crisp sound of ball control resounded throughout the entire arena. Harden's left shoulder firmly pressed against Leonard, pushing him step by step toward the basket.
Holding a tight breath in his chest, Leonard endured the severe pain in his chest. He didn't expect that the body he had always been proud of could not suppress his opponent in front of Harden. As his shoulders moved again and again,
Pressing it against his chest, he felt his steps moving little by little.
"Ah..." The explosive sound caught Leonard off guard. The violent force caused him to lose his position instantly. His feet quickly retreated, and he felt a black shadow in front of his eyes.
"Bang, bang," Harden dunked hard with both hands, causing McHale to clenched his fists tightly.
Derek Favors said to Chen Feng: "Chen, this is our home court, teach them a lesson."
The ball beat skillfully in his hands, but Chen Feng's heart was not at peace.
The sound of heavy footsteps seemed to be stepping on the hearts of the fans at the Att Center Arena. The fierce momentum quickly gathered in his heavy footsteps. In Chen Feng's slightly thin body, an invisible momentum actually appeared.
Gradually condensed.
Feeling the breathtaking momentum, Harden quickly rushed to defend. He didn't want to stay like this anymore, and he didn't dare to stay like this anymore. He felt that his confidence was quickly losing as Chen Feng gradually approached.
