Chapter 26: Overtake the score

After defeating the Lakers, the Hawks then rushed to the west without stopping, fighting the Mavericks in Texas and Texas top three, followed by the Jazz and Nuggets. In this round, if the Hawks wander around Hell for a week, that's not the end. After returning, they will face the Rockets, Suns, and Pistons' games at home. Whether they can catch up with the Pistons this season is crucial, and they will win at least half of the victory.

With the momentum of defeating the boss of the Western Conference, the Hawks came to Texas with high morale and confidence. But the game gave them a blow. It seemed that the game with the Lakers overdrawed too much physical strength for their ace players. In this game, Chen Junhao was completely in good condition and his physical fatigue was quite obvious. Kaman, who is also a rookie player, also felt weak in the inside competition. The game fell into the opponent's control early. Woodson put the two people on the bench from the second quarter, and then sent the two people to the field to observe their state, but seeing that their condition was too poor, they simply did not let them play again after the second half. The rookies who played the NBA regular season for the first time rarely had them like them.

As the absolute main player, he played thirty or even forty minutes in each game, and sixty or seventy games in a row, and it was natural to be exhausted. The Hawks, which lacked two absolute main players, were obviously inferior to the opponent, but the substitutes of the Hawks rarely played amazing momentum. From the beginning of the game to the end of the game, every player who played was quite enthusiastic, and there was no intention of giving up on the offense and defense. When the Mavericks finally won, the lead was only ten. After the game, the Mavericks' coach, the young general, couldn't help but exclaim: "The Eagles have gradually grown into a truly strong team. They have gradually learned how to win when the ace players are not on the court."

The one who was asked the most at the press conference of Woodson was Chen Junhao's condition, why did he and Kaman bench be placed in the entire second half? Woodson told reporters very directly: "My players are tired and they need to rest. They have no physical problems and will play normally in the next game. I believe they will soon return to their best form."

Woodson did not break his promise, and Chen Junhao and Carman did not let his promise fail. After getting enough rest, they were in a state of form against the Jazz, and they scored 65 points together, among which Carman scored a season-high 37 points, and Chen Junhao sent another 15 assists. The performance of these two people was just a microcosm of the Hawks' most concentrated focus throughout the game. The Hawks' offensive blossomed in full swing throughout the game, and Johnson, Smith and others all performed well. The Hawks defeated their opponents early and quickly determined their absolute advantage after halftime. The Hawks scored 128 points in the whole game.

Then he fought back to back against the Denver Nuggets. The amazing Hawks continued their last fierce offensive, with the inside and outside blooming from all sides, and the mercury-drafting offensive was omnipresent. Although the Nuggets had the best defensive player last season, Camby itself was not a team known for their defense. The Nuggets, which used the golden double-gun offensive combination as the arrow, fought against the Hawks. The game was exciting, with classic goals one after another. Iverson and Chen Junhao, two very similar super-class attack guards, all the games.

The fire broke out. Anthony, insider, had two players, Johnson and Carman, attacked from the front and back. This representative player of the 2003 Golden Generation has strength and qualities that are not inferior to James and Vader. The remaining Nuggets' Carman, Nene and Smith are also very outstanding stars in the league. With such a combination, it is really difficult to understand that they still cannot emerge into the ranks of top teams in the league. However, the Nuggets have unquestionable strength, and they can pull any team off at home.

The Hawks have high morale, but the Nuggets are also very imposing. They are like the top offensive team in the league like the Hawks, but they are not inferior to the score. The Hawks did not determine their advantage until the fourth quarter. At the critical moment, Chen Junhao's more steady attack ensured the Hawks' victory.

2 wins and 1 loss, this is the report card handed over by the Hawks in three games. But before it was the turn to take a breath, they had to rush back to Atlanta again, where stronger opponents were waiting for them. The Rockets, Suns, and Pistons, the top teams in the three leagues will be their next opponents.

The Hawks once defeated the Rockets away, but the progress of the Rockets over the past half season is obvious to all. This season they have achieved their best record in ten years. Now, after retaining their original defensive strength, their offense has gradually improved. The Rockets, which have balanced offense and defense, have undoubtedly entered the ranks of the top teams today.

Facing the Hawks away, they were eager to catch up with the Suns who were leading their half, and they did not forget about losing to the Hawks at home in the first half of the season. The Rockets were determined to win this game.

The game between two teams with Chinese stars will undoubtedly attract the attention of the entire China across the ocean. With the current record and status of these two teams in the league, this game is truly a heavyweight showdown.

There is no need to elaborate on the relationship between the two Chinese stars before the game. After the game started, the Chinese stars on both sides quickly entered the state that professional players should have. When they first played against the Rockets, Chen Junhao found that their defense was tough, but their offense was slightly insufficient. However, after the game started today, the Rockets immediately gave them the warning. "Boom!", "Boom!" "Swish!" After the opening, Yao Ming made two consecutive dunks in the inside, and McGrath once a cold arrow from the outside, and the Rockets quickly opened the score.

Is this still the Rockets team with a cramped offensive attack? Their offense was executed resolutely and decisively, and their tactics were highly permeable. The characteristics of the two superstars were taken the most reasonable care. Yao Ming never pulled out a high position to pick-and-roll for his outside teammates. He placed the most threatening center in the league in the inside line and threatened the opponent's inside line at all times. No one dared to indulge in it, and instead ran to the outside line to have double-teams. Usually, in order to deal with Yao Ming, he was always in the middle of the day.

The two inside players of the Eagles had to wait and see each other. In addition, Yao Ming was also very "restless" and kept moving, and the alarms of the Eagles' inside defense sounded from time to time. The most difficult thing for the Eagles was not Yao Ming took the ball and attacked directly, but after he took the ball, he directly threw the ball out after attracting the defending players. Usually, there was always a Rockets player who cut in the space and easily sent the ball into the basket after receiving the ball.

"Old fox!" Chen Junhao looked at the Rockets' coaching seat Adelman's smile and couldn't help but curse in his heart. The Eagles would not be defeated like this. Although the Rockets have the strength of the top team in the league, the Eagles defeated the top team in the league once and twice. Under the leadership of Chen Junhao, the Eagles quickly returned to their previous rhythm. At the offense, they claimed that who dared to be the first in the second league? Chen Junhao pointed the flag and the Eagles' fierce offensive quickly attacked.

Although the Rockets gave the Hawks a sensation in the first quarter, the Hawks' fierce counterattack and the behind-the-score score was slightly back. Both sides, who were going back and forth in the first three quarters, implemented their respective tactics quite thoroughly. The coaches on both sides adjusted their tactics from time to time to time, but the result was that no one could do anything to anyone. The score was still tightly biting, and no one achieved the goal of opening the score and determining the advantage first.

Entering the fourth quarter, the confrontation became more intense. Whether the players on the offense and defense were on the court, they put in more effort. If they were on the offense and defense, the result might be different. When rushing for rebounds, they might be more active, and maybe they would grab the rebound, which would be another chance to attack. Following further when interception may interfere with the opponent's shooting movements, and then causing the opponent's shooting to miss the basket. The coaches of both sides seemed to have instilled the idea of ​​"more" into their players. If the offense is harder and the defense is more active, the scene will be more intense.

A stronger offense may not always be possessed by a stronger defense. In the first four minutes of the fourth quarter, neither side scored. It was not that one side of the offense was not working hard enough or felt bad, but that the defense was really excellent. In the first four minutes, both sides had two 24-second violations, which shows the strength of the defense.

Woodson called for a timeout to improve offensive tactics, and Aderman also called for a timeout, and also adjusted offensive tactics. With the same choice and the same result, both sides still did not score.

The key to the game is who can be the first to break the deadlock. The Hawks' basketball was handed over to Chen Junhao without hesitation. He was again attacked by both sides at the three-point line. This game has been more than once or twice. The Rockets gave the Hawks' ace the most cautious "holiday". From the beginning of the game, the Rockets' defensive players have been attacking continuously. So far, Chen Junhao has not tried to deal with a forced breakthrough such double-team head-on. Today's

The Eagles Ace played very cautiously and very reasonable. But this time he planned to change his style. "Ba, Ba" the basketball changed hands twice, and his figure shook left and right with the wind, and the Eagles' teammates who were pick-and-rolled and arrived at the same time. Chen Junhao's body was pretending to be covering the pick-and-roll teammates, but suddenly changed sharply. The basketball "Ba!" changed to the left and right with a "Ba", and the body with the ball passed by the double-teamed player on the right. He rushed over!

Only Yao Ming was left in front of Chen Junhao who rushed into the inside. When he raised the basketball and jumped high, Yao Ming had no choice but to rush up and raise his hands high to try to block the block. The basketball raised above his head suddenly retracted. Chen Junhao jumped up in the air and moved in the air. The basketball passed through Yao Ming's armpit and sent it to the inside. Kaman flashed, and after the air cut was in place, he received the ball and rose up to the ground, which was a powerful dunk.

"Boom!" The ball entered, and the score counted!

The Hawks were the first to break the situation. Their cheers were not over yet, and the Rockets had already launched a counterattack. Finally, the Hawks' alert returned to defense in time and did not let the opponent succeed in the fast break. However, this fast break did not end. McGrath's outside basketball was adjusted high to the inside line. Yao Ming's tall figure overwhelmed Carman and jumped high, and caught the basketball in the air with one hand and pressed into the basket. Air relay!

pretty!

Such a goal is very rare for Yao Ming, who looks tall and clumsy. This time the coordination between the mm combination is perfect.

After the goal drought was broken, both sides seemed to have found a way to score goals, and goals began to come one after another. The hard defense of both sides seemed to have no effect, and the interception and blocking became futile. Goals came in and scored alternately. Tensional atmosphere filled the arena, and goals hit the hearts of the fans one by one. When the Hawks scored, the fans at home cheered and were excited. When the opponent scored, the fans suddenly sank, either covering their mouths lightly, or holding their fists in front of their chests, and looking at the court with nervousness. Only when the Hawks scored the goal could these people cheer and breathe a long time.

The closer the game is to the end, the more tense the atmosphere is. The scores that are rising alternately may determine the outcome of the game at any time. Whenever the Hawks overtake the fans breathe a sigh of relief, while when the Rockets overtake the home court, the fans are all in a hurry to get their hearts in the air.

With the last 23 seconds left, the Hawks led by two points. The ball was in the hands of the opponent. The score was the Hawks but the initiative was not in their own hands.

The Rockets have a 60-second long timeout, and it seems that they need to arrange this offensive tactic in detail. They have the best scorer in the league, and 23 seconds is enough for them.

The Hawks focus on defending the opponent's three-pointers. Overtime is even acceptable and they must not give their opponent a chance to kill with one blow.

After the timeout, the game started again. The Rockets controlled the rhythm of the basketball in McGrady's hands. He confronted Chen Junhao outside the three-point line. He controlled the basketball slowly, and time passed quickly, but he did not start for a long time. When the offensive time was only last 9 seconds left, his ball speed suddenly changed. His feet suddenly accelerated, and Yao Ming, who had not yet left the inside, suddenly ran out of the pick-and-roll. His huge figure drove Chen Junhao and Johnson.

The whole thing was blocked behind him. After McGrath moved horizontally along the three-point line, the Hawks' players who assisted in defense and made up the position immediately rushed up. Williams and Smith gave up the inside defense position and rushed forward. The basketball passed quickly, and McGrath's basketball in his hand drew a straight line and flew towards the high-level Yao Ming. Yao Ming raised his hands and immediately transferred the ball to the pass. The basketball flew straight to the bottom corner. There, Bathir received the ball and raised his hand to shoot. "Swish!" three-pointer!

The ball is in, the score is over!

The Rockets left the Hawks with 1.2 seconds. After the pause, the Hawks' ball was taken and the Rockets surrounded the Hawks who received the ball, but they did not get a chance to take action in the end.

115:116, the Hawks lost the game at home. The Rockets succeeded in revenge.

After this thrilling game, there were warm applause from the audience, for the tenacity of the Hawks and the tenacity of the opponent. This is a classic game, and the fans of the Hawks who came here will never regret it.

Chen Junhao and Yao Ming, the Chinese star, hugged each other for a long time after the game, wishing the other party good results in the playoffs. This season, unless both teams reach the finals, they will not have a chance to fight again. After the fierce game, they will still be friends. In private, Yao Ming is not polite, so that the Hawks will work harder in tomorrow's game, best to defeat the Suns, block the Suns' momentum, and give the Rockets a chance to surpass them.

Chen Junhao patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, we will try our best to win tomorrow's game without Brother Yao's explanation."

As there was a back-to-back game the next day, the two of them dispersed early that night. The next day the Hawks played against the Suns at home. The game was not as difficult as the Hawks players imagined. The Hawks were back-to-back, but their opponents had just flew from New York and just ended with New Jersey.

The game immediately flew to Atlanta, and the Suns also had more pains from pommel horses. Not only that, Nash, the leader of the Suns and the soul of the team, was unable to play because he sprained his ankle in the game against New Jersey. Nash's role in the Suns is like Chen Junhao, and he is absolutely indispensable to the Hawks. Without Nash, the game immediately turned into a revenge battle to bully the weak. The Hawks established a leading advantage early. Although the opponent's tenacious counterattack, the Suns' overall organizational gap was quite obvious without the regulation of Nash, the passer master. In the end, the Hawks easily won the game.

After the Suns lost this game, their winning rate had already caught up with the Rockets, and they were on par with the Rockets in terms of victory or defeat - they each defeated their opponents at their own home court.

The Hawks continued to put pressure on the Pistons. After 3 wins and 2 losses, they ushered in a game with the Pistons. This is a game worth two wins. If the Hawks win, they not only won the game but also gave their opponent a defeat! Although the remaining schedule of the Pistons is easier than that of the Hawks, their weaknesses in the aging of their players' age structure are gradually revealed at this time. Weber, Rashid Wallace rested due to injuries one after another. The Hawks' 3 wins and 2 losses were not outstanding, but the Pistons also lost 2 games in a row, slowing down their pace of progress.
Chapter completed!