Author: Different Sparks

"Good morning, viewers and fans! Welcome everyone to watch a game in the second round of the 2014-2015 NBA playoffs brought to you by Penguin Sports. The two sides are the Houston Rockets and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

This is the third game of this series between the two sides. The Timberwolves achieved the final victory in the first two games, so this game is very important for both sides. If the Timberwolves can still win the game, then they will

Get the match point, and if the Rockets win, it will be a big boost to their currently sluggish morale."

"In addition, if the Rockets win this game, it will also be a blow to the Timberwolves' morale, so this game will be a very, very fierce game."

"There is still the last half hour before the start of the game. I believe the two head coaches are nervously arranging tactics at this moment. Zhang Zhi, who do you think has a greater chance of winning this game?"

"I am optimistic about the Rockets. After all, this is the Rockets' home court. However, it depends on Carlisle how to solve the problem that Howard is targeted at. If it can be solved, then the Rockets really have hope of winning the game. But if it is still like the last time,

If it’s the same every game, it’ll be troublesome.”

"I just don't know how the Timberwolves arranged this game. In the last game, Allen came off the bench in the second quarter, and it can be seen that his condition is getting better and better."

"Yes, I said it last time. This is a step-by-step process. It cannot be rushed. After all, you have not played a game for such a long time, and it is as intense as the playoffs. It requires a process of adaptation.

of."

"Yes, this is also a topic that many fans are concerned about now, which is when Allen can return to the Timberwolves' starting lineup. In fact, I am also very concerned about it."

"Not only you are concerned, but all of us are concerned. Now it depends on the recovery of the state."

While Yang Yi and Zhang Lili were chatting about Yi Jianlian, Da Zhuang in the Timberwolves locker room also submitted the starting lineup for this game.

Soon when the major broadcast rooms, including Carlisle, got the starting lineup of the Timberwolves, they were stunned.

Because in the fourth position is Yi Jianlian, who has recently returned from injury.

"We just got the starting lineups of the Timberwolves and Rockets. Something happened that none of us could believe. In the starting lineup arranged by Chen Dazhuang, Allen, who we care about, appeared in the starting lineup. This is really

It’s an incredible thing.”

"To be honest, this is a bit unreasonable. Logically speaking, Himes' performance is still very good. It should be said that throughout the playoffs so far, Himes has indeed performed in line with his performance as the best defensive team.

, but now in such an important game, we are adjusting the lineup, which is a bit unreasonable."

Seeing Yi Jianlian appear in the starting lineup again, many Chinese fans were extremely excited.

"What the hell is unreasonable? I, Allen, should be in the starting lineup. If it wasn't for the injury, where would I be?"

"Yes, same as above, it must start. My strong brother is still my strong brother, so I must support my strong brother."

"Nonsense, I have to say that you must be strong!"

"I finally recovered from my injury. Damn, it was so hard to wait."

In fact, Dazhuang had his reasons for arranging this. As early as after the second game against the Rockets, Dazhuang, Smith and others began to study and discuss this starting point.

The success against Howard in the last game does not mean that it will be successful in this one, so the tactics must be changed to catch Carlisle off guard. Himes' defense is indeed trustworthy, but when he is on the court, the Timberwolves will lose one scoring point.

Oden's scoring efficiency will also be targeted by the opponent. Once the Rockets double-team Oden and fail to deliver the basketball in time, the Timberwolves' offense will be in trouble.

It's different when it comes to Yi Jianlian. Judging from Yi Jianlian's performance in the first two games, he has recovered very well. Da Zhuang also consulted the team doctor again and again, and he concluded that he has completely recovered from his injury and will not affect the game.

Therefore, Da Zhuang also insisted on using Yi Jianlian as the starter. He believed that with Yi Jianlian on the court, the Rockets would not dare to double-team Oden at will.

In this way, the Timberwolves can truly blossom internally and externally on offense.

In terms of defense, although Yi Jianlian's defense is worse than Himes', there shouldn't be much of a problem defending Jones.

In addition, letting Himes sit on the bench can also allow both sides to maintain defensive intensity when both use rotation lineups.

Of course, in order to prevent Himes from having any ideas, Da Zhuang specifically communicated with Himes yesterday.

"Don't be nervous. You can continue to fight as you did before. The team doctor has said that you have fully recovered."

Da Zhuang and Yi Jianlian walked at the end, Da Zhuang warned.

"I understand, don't worry."

In fact, Da Zhuang still has selfish motives. You must know that after winning the last game, the system's buff attribute has increased the three-point shooting rate to 30%, so he is not actually worried about winning or losing the game. In this way

Letting Yi Jianlian play can also show him better.

Prior to this, the Timberwolves also completed the contract extension with Yi Jianlian.

It was previously a two-year, 9 million mid-level contract. After the renewal, the contract became a three-year contract worth 24 million.

In order to avoid gossip, Da Zhuang did not have any involvement in Yi Jianlian's entire contract renewal. It was completely negotiated between Milt and Yi Jianlian's agent team.

Soon the home team's entrance ceremony at the Toyota Center began.

There are no changes to the Rockets' starting lineup. Terry, Harden, Ariza, Jones and Howard still make up the Rockets' starting lineup.

As the Rockets' starting lineup appeared one by one, the starting players from both sides also stood in the center of the court.

After communicating at the technical table, the referee then came to the center of the court and stood next to Howard and Oden. After making some simple explanations, the referee then confirmed the time and threw the basketball in his hand to

into the air, and immediately blew the whistle in his mouth.

This very important game for both the Timberwolves and Rockets officially started at the referee's whistle.

Oden defeated Howard in both speed and height, allowing the Timberwolves to get the offensive ball for the first offense.

Then the basketball was handed over to Shuhao Lin, and the Rockets also quickly retreated. Only Terry followed Shuhao Lin, not only to prevent the Timberwolves' super long three-pointer, but Terry also kept interfering with Shuhao Lin's dribbling rhythm.
Chapter completed!