94. A challenge from Sky City!
Big McGee swatted the ball back, and it fell into the hands of James. He handed the ball to Ingram behind him amid cheers.
This is a signal that Lao Zhan will give more of the ball to young people.
D'Antoni put Carmelo on the bench, which means there is a high possibility of a "New York Derby" between Raymond Lam and Carmelo.
Of course, probably no one except New Yorkers will pay attention to the duel between the two.
Pope went to the top of the three-point arc to catch the ball and hit a three-pointer. As a result, the basketball hit the basket and came out.
Big McGee leaped high and hit the ball again. Ingram made a diving save near the frontcourt sideline, and the basketball returned to Rondo's hands.
This offensive rebound made the crowd excited, and they had a second chance to attack.
James misplaced Paul, pushed into the low post and reached for the ball. Then he did not single out his child's godfather. He half-turned and passed to Rondo at a 45-degree angle. The latter faked a shot and rushed to the basket. Tucker's defense
The ball went to Big McGee near the free throw line.
The big center chose a three-step throw, but unfortunately the basketball bounced out of the frame.
The Lakers' offensive coordination was pretty good from the start, but it lacked accuracy. Off the court, Lin Feng could clearly see that this was one of the Lakers' offensive systems built by Walton.
Use James as the firepower attraction point to score and play, and finally use the inside as the finishing point.
To be honest, although McGee is diligent, after all, his age is there, so as a finishing point, it is still almost meaningless. Although there is a highlight performance in 2010, as the season progresses, fatigue will slowly show up.
The shortcomings of the center position limit how far the Lakers can go.
Switching to the Rockets' offense, D'Antoni asked Capela to stand at the top of the arc, and others moved along. After Tucker blocked Ingram with his body, Paul, who had already reached the top of the arc, caught the ball and hit a three-pointer.
No matter how long Ingram's arms are, he can't reach out from the wall of Tucker and Capela to interfere.
In a straightforward offensive style, Harden did not actively participate in the offense, but just slipped to the baseline to provide an off-ball screen.
At this moment, Paul still has gas in the tank. He can share the burden of organization on the court and let Harden conserve his energy.
The away team scored first. Lin Feng imagined that he had been the one to defend Paul. I was afraid that facing the pick-and-roll from the two Rockets insiders would be useless.
Even if they have three seconds of prediction, Tucker and Capela will change their positions according to Lin Feng's movement. This is a paradox that takes time to understand.
James still did not take the initiative to attack and handed over the command to Rondo. The latter hoisted the ball into McGee's position under the basket, but the throw still missed.
Walton rubbed the tip of his nose after two failed inside attempts. The tactical intention was obvious and opportunities were created, but McGee's ability to seize opportunities still lacked some strength.
Tucker, who picked off the rebound, dribbled the ball forward, and the fans in the audience shouted for defense!
Lin Feng was sweating for his teammates. McGee's return speed was obviously a beat slower. The opponent Capela had already rushed to the basket and received Tucker's lob pass for a layup.
The Rockets scored both offenses in the opening game, leading the Lakers 5-0 away from home.
This is like playing against the Nuggets in a preseason game. The Lakers are in a predicament at a disadvantage both offensively and defensively.
Lao Zhan still chose to trust his teammates and lobbed the ball to Yingge on the edge of the paint area. Facing Harden's defense, Yingge directly faced the frame and made a mid-range shot, smashing the basket.
Lin Feng on the sidelines could clearly hear the sound of the basketball hitting the basket, which was a bit harsh.
The experienced Rockets will not give the Lakers time to find their touch.
Paul dribbled the ball past half court and broke into the basket. He faked a shot and passed it to Capela who came in and then pulled himself to the three-point line.
Faced with Big McGee's one-on-one defense, the tough-minded teacher Pei would not look at the nest.
7-0, the fans at the scene are still shouting because James' moment has not yet arrived.
The game has just begun, and the seven-point difference is nothing to mention in the small ball era.
It's been two minutes since the game started, and the Lakers haven't scored a point.
Lao Zhan was finally about to start the singles mode. He switched defense and took the initiative to find Capela. After adjusting the speed at the top of the three-point arc, he tentatively entered the line and unexpectedly made a light fadeaway jumper.
Finally scored, the Lakers' embarrassment eased slightly.
On the Rockets' side, Harden, who has been silent all this time, also decided to show off. He dribbled the ball across half court and kept picking and rolling to find his favorite.
As a result, there was no tacit understanding between Tucker and Tucker. After the pass was lost, Rondo picked it up and started a fan gong.
It was two against two, and Lin Feng couldn't help but stand up. The goal was staggered by Pope, 7 to 4!
During the counterattack, the Rockets rushed out a No. 8 player. He was the starter Ennis who had never touched the basketball!
I saw him rushing into the penalty area with Ingram hanging on, but all he saw was Yingge's big slap, so he had to hand the ball to Capela next to him, who beat McGee again and succeeded.
Obviously, McGee was scored consecutively by Capela on the defensive end and became a veritable loophole.
The two sides went back and forth for several rounds, and the Lakers, who had a bad start, once tied the score.
With five minutes left in the first quarter, seeing McGee become a breakthrough point, Walton simply sent a small lineup and Kuzma replaced the big McGee.
As a result, the new Kuzma was pushed to the fifth position, and his 206 cm height served as the center of the small lineup.
Lin Feng didn't find it strange. Kuzma had played center during the training camp.
The two of them once fought against each other under the basket. Lin Feng broke through for a layup, and it was not McGee or Wagner who came in front of him, but Kuzma. It felt weird.
D'Antoni is also trying to make the lineup smaller and faster, with Gordon, McAway, and Anthony all on the field.
Anthony's appearance still caused a small fluctuation. After all, he was once an offensive kaleidoscope that killed everyone.
The New York native came on the stage earlier than Lin Feng expected. The two did not have a chance to communicate before the game started. They could only look forward to a direct dialogue between the Syracuse University senior and the junior student on the court.
As a result of both sides switching to smaller lineups, the rounds are getting faster and faster, and a decent attack can even be completed in eight seconds.
There were more three-pointers, and poor Kuzma was fouled by Harden.
Seeing Kuzma's helpless face on the court, Josh Hart next to Lin Feng couldn't help but laugh.
"Gary, if I get the chance, I'm going to guard Harden with my backhand. That guy is a master of art. He can use all kinds of methods to make you make physical contact with him, and throw the ball just right."
"If you're lucky, it's a three-point foul. If you're not lucky, you lose four points." Hart said this with a hint of humor.
Lin Feng discovered that this kid had long had the idea of guarding Harden with his backhand, and he was not far away from achieving his goal.
"What if it was me? I'd be there early for Harden to step back, and then click."
Lin Feng stretched his legs and touched his neck. He meant stepping on his feet, which made Hart smile even brighter.
But they should try their best to suppress their smiles, otherwise they will be regarded by the fans and media as not paying enough attention to the game.
Of course, Lin Feng will not do anything that is detrimental to sportsmanship. He will kill his opponents on the court with dignity.
Chapter completed!