Dwight Howard hated not being respected, so when he saw link''s message, "Warcraft" exploded instantly.
"What about link''s response? Hahaha, don''t look at it, because later you will see who is the real winner. We''re both 6-0 at the moment, the only two teams in the league who haven''t lost. But after today''s game, there will be only one winner left, and the only place definitely belongs to the Houston Rockets
Howard had an on-the-spot interview with reporters before the game started. Facing the camera, "Warcraft" is quite relaxed. He laughed as if everything was the same as he had been in Orlando, as if a bruised grizzly bear was not worth mentioning.
But everyone could see how reluctant Howard was laughing, and people knew that he must be very angry now, gnashing his teeth with anger, and would like to break link up now.
Howard''s smile is like a mask, trying to hide his eager for quick success and instant benefits. It''s a pity that what he did on the court had already exposed his real self.
Everyone knows Howard is going to get really wild in the game. He''s a man who can''t let go of Kobe and Garnett.
Sure enough, Howard''s face darkened as soon as the reporters left.
He stares at link in the other half and curses the words that start with f many times in his heart.
Then Howard walked up to harden, serious even to his partner.
"James, how are you getting ready?" Howard knows that he can''t win Grizzlies on his own, even if it''s a remnant of Grizzlies.
Whether we can win today''s game depends on the state of harden.
And Hadden''s state has always been a fan, his good one bad state, even let Howard some miss that always in the combat state of Kobe.
"Don''t worry, I went to bed early yesterday, and I value this game very much." Harden replied coldly and went on shooting.
Howard nodded, and there was no more communication between them. The relationship between Howard and harden is not as good as the outside world thinks.
They''re not partners. At best, they don''t want to drag the other person down.
But as long as harden stops pumping, Howard will be happy. He acknowledged harden''s talent and strength, and when the mustache was normal, he really deserved the reputation of the league''s first point guard.
When the players on both sides warmed up on the court, houston local commentary was also quite indignant. "Dwight Howard is really a gentleman. If someone provokes me like link, I''ll be rude."
On the side, Jeff Van Gundy looked at his partner and shook his head. "Link is telling the truth. Houston has played a few games with disabled teams. In the last game, the Spurs didn''t even have Duncan and Ginobili. The strength of the Rockets has not been really tested. So it''s too early for Dwight to talk about changing dynasties
Although van Gundy has been a coach in Houston, he is quite neutral as a commentary.
"You mean, the Rockets'' six straight wins are really nothing to mention?" There was a smell of gunpowder between the two commentators.
"Of course not. The Rockets have a great start to six consecutive wins. But as link said, there''s still a long way to go in six straight wins and the championship. The Memphis Grizzlies do have a lot of problems right now, especially on the inside. But even so, they are still one of the strongest teams in the league
While speaking, the referee indicated that the starting players of both sides were ready, and the game was about to start.
Seeing this, houston local commentator joked, "the era when Grizzlies ruled the league is over, Jeff. No team can resist injuries, not even the Memphis Grizzlies. They are still a strong team, but they are not the best in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers still can''t recover from Kobe''s injury. If it wasn''t for Yao and McGrady''s injuries, we wouldn''t have stayed where we were every year. I think you have a deeper understanding of this than I do, Jeff
Van Gundy was trampled on the pain point, did not refute, but quietly waiting for the game to start.
Indeed, injuries can sometimes change the fate of a team. Even a top team in the league could turn into a lotto team in an instant.
But the situation of Grizzlies is different. As long as link can play, Grizzlies are one of the best teams in the league!
Van Gundy has seen too many miracles created by link, so he firmly believes in it.
At this point, the starting players of both sides are ready. Grizzlies side because of injury, is still sent Harris + Gasol inside combination.
It''s said that the Grizzlies are looking for inside substitutes in the free agent market and the Development League, but that''s at least three or four days away.
The Rockets, on the other hand, are playing with a full start.
After Lin Shuhao left, "black bay" Patrick Beverly sat firmly in the position of starting point guard.
As far as point guard is concerned, James Harden, who is still outstanding this season.The small forward is Ariza who returns to space city this summer, and his arrival makes the rocket''s flank solid.
Inside, McHale sent Lithuanian motayunas and Howard partner. Motayunas has been outstanding this season, scoring a career high 21 points against Philadelphia a week ago.
His range can be extended beyond the three-point line, which can open up space. Although the defense is a little difficult, but Howard made up for his shortcomings on the defensive side.
Motayounas and Howard, by McHale that is the key to victory today.
The Grizzlies are proud of their inside reserves, but now they are weak points. It would be better if we could let the Grizzlies have some fouls on their backs in this situation.
McHale has already made such a small calculation. After all, in addition to two long men in the rocket, there is also a master of the rule of James Harden.
So for McHale, the game was won before it started!
No matter how powerful link is, he can''t be a guest center like "magician" in 1980?
Both teams are ready to start and the referee throws the basketball into the air.
Although Dwight Howard has lost the physical fitness of the magic period, it is undeniable that he is still one of the top five in the league.
With much better than Gasol''s speed and bounce, Howard won the right to attack for the Rockets.
The Rockets first attack, Howard sank into the interior line, leaning against Gasol for the ball.
Beverly to the ball to harden, Howard suddenly gave up the intention to position, rushed out of the three-point line to set up cover for harden!
"See that!? Now the Houston Rockets are totally different! " Next to Jeff Van Gundy, the houston local commentator roared with excitement.
Howard offered to pick and roll harden, which was an exciting signal. As long as these two guys are willing to cooperate, the Rockets will be invincible!
Howard is really put down today, in order to win the game, he would rather take a few opportunities in the inside singles.
Hardon broke through under Howard''s cover. Jimmy Butler tried to push Howard away, but Howard was not good at it, and he blocked Butler.
See this situation, little Gasol immediately changed defense to Hadden. While the Spaniard was still wondering whether Hadden would stop the jump shot or speed up the frame, the bearded man made a move that he couldn''t prevent.
Instead of dodging defense, Hadden took the initiative to lean on Gasol!
"Ah!"
Gasol didn''t know what was going on before he ran into Hadden. At the moment of the collision, Hadden threw the ball into the basket.
Then, the referee whistled and the game was interrupted at the beginning.
"Grizzly 33 defense fouls, rockets two free throws!" The referee spoke decisively to the technical platform and Gasol rushed to the referee with his hands outstretched.
"He came to me on his own initiative!"
"According to the rules, you violated his cylinder. Besides, he also shoots
“？？？？” Gasol is speechless. How can he defend and let harden break through?
Let harden''s free throws were all over the table, mainly because he had a foul on his back in the first leg, which made Gasol very passive.
"Don''t argue, mark. Be careful next time." It wasn''t until link slapped Gasol on the shoulder that Gasol let go of the referee.
Link knows there''s no point arguing with the referee. Hardon is a man who is very good at touching porcelain.
Last season, Hadden made 792 free throws in the regular season! What is the concept? Paul, who is only 1.83 meters tall and is often violated in the interior line, had 268 free throws last season, 500 times less than that of harden!
Westbrook''s "iron Han Han" who rushes into the crowd with the ball is easier to win the referee''s sympathy than anyone else, but his free throws last season were only 575.
James and link, who are always treated as key defensive targets, are also vulnerable to attack, but their free throws last season were only 424 and 403 respectively.
Even in his worst years with the Lakers, O''Neal had more than 792 free throws in two seasons.
As a defender, Hadden stands out from the rest in 792 times! In the above example, there is not even one free throw close to harden.
And last season, he only missed 8 free throws to break the 800 mark!
Well, it''s estimated that harden''s free throw shots this year are going to break through 800.
It can be seen that harden''s free throw shots are quite "abnormal". Under the normal circumstances of the game, it is impossible for a No. 2 position to get so many free throws as the main offensive means. Most of his free throws are found by himself.Making fouls has been one of harden''s greatest weapons. Therefore, arguing with the referee is not going to work.
In competitive sports, winning is the king''s way. Link also understands how Hardon uses the rules.
It''s just the first round of the first round... It''s really disgusting for link.
Standing on the free throw line, harden made a good start for the Rockets.
McHale smiles triumphantly. Today''s plan has been executed perfectly at the beginning. He believes the Grizzlies'' time to rule the league is over.
In Houston, the defending champions will stop building a dynasty.
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