As a smart "defender", Beverley is good at walking on the edge of the rules.

Even avoiding the referee's sight.

He kept reaching out to harass Zheng Long.

Sometimes it's for the ball, sometimes it's for the arm!

After two rounds, Zheng Long's arm already had several blood stains.

And successfully interfered with one of Zheng Long's shots.

He laughed!

"You're just a rookie! Welcome to the NBA!"

Zheng Long showed a serious expression on his face asking questions.

"Basketball is for humans, so why would the Rockets send a dog on the court?"

"Damn boy! Be careful, I'm going to stick my foot out when you shoot, and maybe you'll rupture your Achilles tendon again!"

"Really? Come!"

Facing Beverly's defense, Zheng Long stood up and pulled out!

Beverly did not expect that Zheng Long was not afraid of his "threat" at all!

He even forgot to take off defense.

I fell into hesitation for a moment!

I did come with a "mission".

Whoosh!

Zheng Long sent the basketball into the basket and easily scored 2 points!

D'Antoni on the sidelines is always paying attention to the situation on the court.

Very dissatisfied with Beverley's "defensive eyes".

"Beverly! What are you doing?"

Beverley's status within the Rockets is very special. D'Antoni knows that he is Morey's "dog".

In some key games, Morey will arrange for him to do what he needs to do.

This also led to Beverley often not listening to D'Antoni within the team.

Dogs love to take advantage of others.

"Stop arguing! I don't need you to teach me how to defend!"

Beverley, who was already annoyed, fired back at D'Antoni on the sidelines.

D'Antoni was so angry that he gritted his teeth!

The first half of the game is over!

Zheng Long must admit that Beverly's restrictions on himself are in place.

Like a piece of gummy candy.

I can't get rid of it no matter what!

And his little defensive moves are easily irritating.

Wanting to catch the ball has become a stressful thing.

Other Lakers players took more shots.

As for the hit rate, it's a little hard to describe.

This group of Rockets players are almost at the upper-middle level in terms of defense.

James Harden doesn't seem to wake up yet.

There were very few active shots after coming on the field in the second quarter.

But D'Antoni's magic ball tactics.

Perfectly suited to the current team lineup.

The Rockets blossomed in many places on the outside.

Scored several fatal three-pointers.

In the second quarter, Zheng Long took 7 shots and scored 8 points.

Debut as a rookie.

Being able to score 18 points in the first half, Zheng Long is definitely proud of himself.

but.

Rockets 57:50 Lakers.

The Rockets have already taken the lead, and the point difference is almost reaching 2 digits.

Zheng Long walked into the players tunnel with a cold face.

Fans at the Rockets home court happily swayed to the midfield music.
Chapter completed!