Chapter 243 Fierce

Author: Different Sparks

Chapter 243 Fierce

It is worth mentioning that the Rockets' main center Howard announced on the 4th of this month that he will receive a bone marrow puncture injection in his right knee. Warcraft has missed eleven regular season games this season due to a knee injury. Now according to reports, if Howard undergoes a puncture

You will also need to take a month off from injections.

In the eleven games they missed, the Rockets achieved a record of seven wins and four losses. Even in the first game after the All-Star break, they faced the precarious Dallas at home and lost to the Dallas Mavericks 100-111.

In this game, the Dallas Mavericks also played their best game since Adelman's dismissal. Eight players scored in double figures to ensure the Mavericks' victory in this game.

On the Rockets' side, although Harden had the highest score in the game, the team's performance was unsatisfactory, so after this game, Harden was also questioned to a certain extent.

I don't think he can lead the team to victory.

Especially losing against Dallas, this is something that many Rockets fans cannot accept.

On February 23, 2015, the Timberwolves team arrived at the Toyota Center under the leadership of Dazhuang. This was the third meeting between the two teams in the regular season this season. The two teams tied 1-1 in the first two times, so

Carlisle, who played at home in this game, also hoped to win the game.

The Rockets currently rank fourth in the Western Conference with 36 wins and 19 losses, leading Dallas by three games. It can be said that the current Rockets are striving to occupy a good position in the playoffs.

Can also break through the first round.

"We were in contact by phone yesterday. I told Chen that as long as we can win this game, I will take out a bottle of red wine that I have treasured for many years and ask him to taste it. I have brought the wine today. I

I think there will be a great chance of opening it." When Carlisle arrived at Toyota Center, he accepted the interview with reporters with a relaxed expression.

And his words also revealed that he and Chen Dazhuang have a very good relationship.

Da Zhuang, who arrived at Toyota Center shortly afterwards, was also told by reporters what Carlisle had just said.

"Really, I'm sorry, I'm not interested in his bottle of wine, but I'm very interested in the game. I think Rick will be disappointed today. I'm afraid I won't be able to bring the wine back. But if

He said that after the game is over, he is willing to take it out for me to celebrate my victory, so I think I can give it a try."

Soon after the two sides entered the arena to warm up, there was still more than half an hour before the start of the game, and the two sides returned to the locker room.

Da Zhuang also habitually opened the system.

Within thirty minutes, the three-point shooting percentage increases by 30%, each three-pointer scored increases the speed by 1%, and increases the defensive ability by 3%. (Solo buff for the shooting guard.)

Within thirty minutes, all abilities in the three-second zone under the basket increase by 15%. Each offensive rebound grabbed increases the small forward's three-point shooting percentage by 3%. Each block completed increases the point guard's passing success rate by 100%.

Three points. (Single buff for the center)

There are only two red single buffs, but Da Zhuang feels that facing the current Rockets should not be a big problem.

But when it came to the actual competition, Da Zhuang quickly overturned this idea.

In this game, the Timberwolves encountered a completely explosive Harden, perhaps because of the doubts that stimulated Harden. In this game, even with the blessing of Middleton, Harden still fell into a slight disadvantage.

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From the beginning of the game, Harden entered unsolvable mode.

In the Timberwolves' first attack, Middleton used the screen to directly hit a three-pointer. Looking back, after Harden received Terry's pass, he directly signaled his teammates to pull away, and he wanted to directly single out Middleton.

In fact, he did succeed. He hit a three-point shot directly towards Middleton, and the basketball also hit.

Rockets fans at Toyota Center stood up and chanted Harden's name in excitement.

Response ball, a very exciting response ball.

It was the Timberwolves' turn to attack. This time, the basketball was handed over to Oden. After receiving the ball, Oden hit Motiejunas a few times. Jones immediately stepped forward to double-team him. He was sure that Himes did not have a three-pointer.

Well, if Yi Jianlian was present, I'm afraid the Rockets wouldn't dare to do this.

But it's a pity that they faced Oden who was also in great form.

Oden, who took the last hit, observed Jones' actions, but did not pay attention to the opponent at all. Instead, after turning around, he raised the basketball with both hands and smashed it towards the basket.

Motiejunas did not expect that his opponent would dare to be so tough in the face of the two men's double-teaming, so he was obviously lacking in preparation. Motiejunas, who jumped a little late, was directly knocked out of the air.

After landing, he sat down directly on the ground.

At this time, the referee's whistle also sounded, and then Motiejunas was signaled for a defensive foul and an extra penalty shot.

Oden pulled the rim with both hands to cushion the inertia of his body, and then immediately after landing, he beat his chest and roared. The big man on the sidelines was also very happy to see it.

Among all the players in the Timberwolves, only Oden is the one who always reassures him the most, and it is often after this point is played that the team wins in many games.

This is why many people who study the Timberwolves say that the easiest way to beat the Timberwolves is to block Oden. Only by blocking Oden, it will become much easier to beat the Timberwolves.

Although the words are good, there are probably not many alliances that can do it.

Oden stood on the free throw line and high-fived his teammates to celebrate, and then steadily hit the extra free throw.

6 to 3, it was the Rockets' turn to attack next.

This time, Middleton also adopted a full-court marking method for Harden, and stayed very close, but Harden used Jones's screen to get inside, facing Oden's defense with a classic

Eurostep scored the ball again.

6 to 5, the offensive efficiency of both sides after the opening was very high.

Moreover, there is not much difference between the two sides in terms of attack time.

The confrontation between these two rounds was like a microcosm of the first quarter of the game between the two sides. It was not until 1 minute and 48 seconds into the first quarter that Carlisle replaced Harden and other main players with substitute players.

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It is worth mentioning that a player who is very familiar to the Timberwolves is now on the Rockets. Corey Brewer, who was previously favored by the Heat for a trade, was sent to the Rockets by the Heat not long after the start of the regular season.
Chapter completed!