plumnovel Chapter 205
Chapter 205
Chapter 205
ESPN released the starting lineups of both sides.
Rockets starters: Patrick Beverley, Harden, Trevor Ariza, Terrence Jones, Dwight Howard.
Lakers starters: Xu Tian, Kobe Bryant, George, Josh, Tyson Chandler.
Mike Breen sits at the Toyota Center, commenting for fans watching the game on TV and online.
McGrady, wearing a gray suit, sat next to Mike Breen, and the two partnered to explain the game.
Local fans in Houston have far less affection for Tracy McGrady than domestic fans. Although they knew that he came to the scene, they did not express too much.
When Xu Tian ran into the arena to warm up and shoot, he was greeted with the first wave of boos from the Rockets fans—far less powerful than the boos from the North Shore Garden Arena.
George took the time to observe the auditorium and found that many fans were wearing the Lakers No. 24 jersey, which made him sigh Kobe's super popularity in his heart.
Xu Tian touched the grainy bumps on the ball skin made of cowhide, and all the thoughts in his heart disappeared, replaced by endless desire for victory.
Howard knew that this game was broadcast live across the United States, and the adrenaline surged uncontrollably, and he contributed three wonderful dunks in the warm-up session.
Harden is calmer than Howard, practicing step-back shots continuously, looking for a gradually warming touch.
Beverly looked at Xu Tian on the other side of the court, and unexpectedly found that he had changed a lot, and he was no longer the player with a skeleton but no muscles in his impression.
Xu Tian will increase his strength before and after training every day, coupled with the nutritional supply provided by professional recipes, he has successfully gained [-] kilograms since summer, and his muscles have fully evolved, turning into a terrifying devil muscular man.
贝弗利身高185公分、体重84公斤，与目前身高201公分、体重105公斤，体脂率只有3.6%的徐天着实不在同一等级。
Xu Tian's body fat rate of 3.6% is exceptionally good. In the news released by ESPN, he was compared with Wade in his peak period. At that time, Wade's body fat rate was 3.5%.Jordan is extremely strong in this regard, with a body fat rate of a terrifying 3%.
Capela talked about this when eating with Xu Tian, and expressed his desire to lower his body fat percentage, but when he heard the hell-level training programs and ascetic-like strict diet listed by Xu Tianluo, he resolutely dismissed it. thought.He doesn't want to be great like Xu Tian, he just wants to stay in the league safely, there is no need to work so hard.
After Kobe announced his decision to retire, he originally wanted to give up the high-intensity training he had maintained for many years, but he was stimulated by Xu Tian and picked up the training program again within a few days.Thanks to this, he maintained a good competitive state.
The referee tidied up the belt, took the basketball selected by Harden, and signaled the starting players of both sides to greet each other and prepare to start the game.
Xu Tian didn't mean to say hello to the Rockets starter at all. He touched the right ring twice with his left hand in advance, put the braces in place, and got ready for the game.
Howard and Kobe did not deal with each other in private, but they did a good job on the surface. They even smiled and encouraged each other when they high-fived.As for the truth and falsehood, only the parties involved know.
Xu Tian didn't high-five the Rockets, which excited the melon eaters.Such a stiff situation made them feel in advance that this game might be full of confrontation.
The three referees are also very clear about the grievances and grievances of the two sides. The penalty scale is determined before the game to avoid conflicts between the two sides on the field.
Xu Tian stretched his hamstrings, stood still in the backcourt, and watched the movement of the referee holding the ball.
Tyson Chandler and Howard flank the center circle for the jump ball that marks the start of the game.
At the same time as the referee threw the ball, Tyson Chandler and Howard bounced on the spot and patted the basketball with their hands.
Tyson Chandler had the upper hand and jumped the ball to Xu Tian who was standing in the backcourt.
As soon as Xu Tian started dribbling, there were boos in the Toyota Center Arena.He had already seen this kind of situation in North Shore Garden, and he didn't care at all.
Beverly and Ariza accepted Bickerstaff's arrangement, and when Xu Tian's dribble started, they decisively flanked the defense.
"Wow!" McGrady said in amazement when he saw the Rockets double-team at the beginning of the game. "In order to prevent Xu from scoring high, the Rockets did not hesitate to send two people to defend, but I don't think it will achieve good results."
While speaking, Xu Tian passed the ball to George who was open to help him hit a three-pointer.
Mike Breen explained: "The defensive end double-teamed the Rockets, which is currently the assist leader, and suffered in the first round."
Beverly watched George make the goal, clapped his hands angrily, and reprimanded Terrence Jones for not making up the defense in time.
Terrence Jones couldn't figure out if there was something wrong with him, so he ran to the frontcourt silently and moved according to his own wishes.
Bickerstaff only arranged defensive tactics and did not mention offense.
Xu Tian is responsible for defending Beverly.
Harden dribbled the ball halfway, observed Xu Tian's position, and beckoned Beverly to the top of the arc, and the two played pick-and-roll cooperation.
The Lakers switched defenses quickly, Kobe was pulled away by Beverly, and Xu Tian stayed to defend Harden with the ball alone.
Harden is 196 centimeters tall, weighs 100 kilograms, has thick upper limbs, and has physical strength far beyond ordinary people. He often exposes the ball during the breakthrough process, luring defensive players to raise their hands and make fouls in the process of stealing.
Xu Tian stayed on the Rockets' training ground for half a month and was very familiar with Harden's characteristics. He never stretched out his hand during the defense to avoid fouls.
Harden's ability to finish under the basket is strong. He tried to lean on Xu Tian when laying up, but he was still dodged by the nimble Xu Tian. Harden had no choice but to wipe the board and make a layup!
3-2!
Xu Tian received the serve, pushed forward halftime and handed it over to Kobe, and he organized it in series.
Kobe held the ball at the top of the arc, and did not rush to attack. He beckoned to let Josh, who was defended by Harden, come to the top of the arc, and launched an attack in the same way.
Harden's movement speed and lateral movement speed are not fast, and the defensive end is easy to be passed by one step, which is relatively easy to break through.
Kobe stepped up his horsepower, stepped over Harden's defense, and took off against Howard who came out of the supplementary defense, making an extreme fadeaway jumper in the air.
It doesn't matter whether you get in or not, the key is to be picturesque.
Tyson Chandler dominated the basket, grabbed the offensive rebound, and made a putback directly on the spot.
5-2!
Terrence Jones stepped out of the baseline and handed the ball to Harden, who dribbled the ball across half court.
Harden is nominally the first shooting guard, but most of the Rockets' offenses will go through his hands, and he is the real organizer of the team.And Beverly is just a guard with a knife next to Harden.
Xu Tian went straight to the top of the arc and challenged Harden on the defensive end without fear.
Harden dribbled the ball at a slow pace, sending the ball to a place where Xu Tian could touch it from time to time, but he still couldn't make Xu Tian fall for it.
The foul plan failed again.
Harden lowered his center of gravity and made a breakthrough, pushed Xu Tian away from his shoulders, stepped back to the three-point line and pulled up to shoot.
Xu Tian leaned forward and took off, using his bullet speed and wingspan to interfere with Harden while avoiding touching his arms and protruding feet.
(End of this chapter)