The first half has ended.

45:44!!

The Rockets lead by 1 point.

Iverson scored 19 points on 7-of-13 shooting in the first half, while Wei Guo scored 17 points on 8-of-12 shooting.

For Weiguo...

This is a very low score. He averages 46.1 points per game, but his average score in the first half is as high as 25.6 points. Just his score in the first half is enough to put him in the top ten of the scoring list.

In the four quarters of the game, Wei Guo's highest average was in the third quarter, followed by the first quarter, and the lowest was in the fourth quarter.

Why did Wei Guo average the lowest score in the most crucial fourth quarter?

The reason... figure it out yourself.

......

The players are resting in the away game's locker room.

"Brother Wei, what are you looking at?"

Francis noticed Wei Guo loitering around the locker room and asked him curiously.

"This is the 76ers' away locker room."

Wei Guo muttered, "So rudimentary..."

"Most away game locker rooms are rather basic, and ours in the arena isn't much better."

"Brother Wei, weren't you with the 76ers before? Is this your first time entering this locker room?"

"Who would go to the away game's locker room for no reason?"

Cummings snorted, "Except for that idiot Malone."

During the game the day before yesterday, Ma Long rushed to the away game's locker room to find Wei Guo, only to be grabbed by the neck and pinned against the wall by Wei Guo. Ma Long was so scared by the scene that he almost wet himself.

"We can't let our guard down in the second half."

Wei Guo changed the subject, saying, "The 76ers are a very resilient team. If we're not careful, we could lose the game."

actually...

Most of the Rockets players are still in shock.

Alexander's inexplicable sale of the team had a significant impact on the players, affecting their mentality to some extent, as evidenced by their performance in the first half.

Apart from Wei Guo, the other players combined only scored 28 points, including Francis with 11 points, Mobley with 7 points, Thomas with 5 points, Posey with 2 points, and the other three substitutes who combined only scored 3 points.

Francis asked, "Brother Wei, do you know this mysterious Chinese tycoon?"

Why would you have such a question?

Wei Guo looked at Francis.

Francis moved his lips slightly before saying, "I was just asking casually, after all, you're Chinese too."

Wei Guo promised Francis yesterday that he would plead on his behalf.

The team has changed owners in the blink of an eye. I wonder what the new owner is like, but the deal is probably off.

"As long as I can play basketball in peace, that's all that matters."

Francis muttered to himself, exchanged a glance with Mobley, and asked no further questions.

........

The second half of the game has begun.

Gentry tugged at Wei Guo's jersey and whispered, "Wei, the team's sudden sale must have affected everyone's mentality. The second half is all up to you."

"I know."

Wei Guo nodded and walked onto the field.

Like the Rockets, the 76ers were very determined to win this game, and the fans in the arena watched the game quietly without much noise.

after all...

It's exhausting to keep chanting 'mVp'.

When Iverson had the ball, the fans chanted 'MVP'; when Wei Guo had the ball, the fans also chanted 'MVP'.

The players were moving around the court, and Wei Guo came out to defend Iverson.

In the first half, Iverson did not have a single direct confrontation with Wei Guo, so the 76ers players immediately retreated, leaving Iverson with space to isolate and attack Wei Guo.

Francis and his companions were also sensible.

Under the spotlight...

Iverson and Weiguo became the main characters. Iverson dribbled between his legs while constantly observing Weiguo's center of gravity.

Wei Guo simply spread his arms, blocking Iverson's path...

At this moment, the fans held their breath.

In a battle between masters, a fraction of a second is enough to decide the outcome. Iverson's right shoulder sway was not a feint!

If Wei Guo doesn't move to Iverson's right, Iverson will break through from Wei Guo's left in one step, and Wei Guo's center of gravity does indeed shift.

"Now!"

Iverson dribbled between his legs, the basketball reached his left hand, and then he dribbled behind his back!

After the center of gravity of the state of Wei shifted three times...

Iverson made a quick crossover and broke through to Wei Guo's right side. Wei Guo was still 0.1 seconds too slow when he closed in. Although there was physical contact with Iverson, it gave Iverson space to shoot.

"Whoosh!!!"

Iverson lobbed the ball high, and it went into the basket!

Holy crap! That's awesome!

The 76ers' bench erupted in cheers.

Having dared to challenge Jordan one-on-one in his rookie season, and now at the peak of his career, Iverson has once again successfully defended his country in a one-on-one situation. This play is destined to become a memorable moment in Iverson's career.

........

Wei Guo's speed is comparable to Iverson's.

after all...

Wei Guo's attributes are all close to 100. Once he reaches 100, he will be the top player in the alliance.

However, with his height of 2.16 meters, Wei Guo had to constantly lower his center of gravity to defend against Iverson, who was 1.83 meters tall, which made Wei Guo's movement speed slower than normal.

Iverson isn't stupid...

He was very excited to win the singles match against Wei Guo, but he will not target Wei Guo for every point.

........

Wei Guo did not get angry because of this goal.

but...

When the Rockets were on offense, Wei Guo dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, waved to his teammates to create space, and then he also wanted to take the ball and go one-on-one.

The 76ers have been having McGee defend Wei Guo, with Coleman helping McGee on defense. Now that Wei Guo has created space for isolation plays, they are suddenly having some trouble. Just now, Iverson was one-on-one against Wei Guo.

There's an unwritten rule in the league...

This is a matchup between superstars. It should be Iverson guarding Wei Guo now, but with Iverson's height, can he stop Wei Guo?

"Make way, everyone..."

Iverson pushed his teammate aside, saying, "I'll guard him!"

Iverson stood in front of Wei Guo and gave him a look that Wei Guo understood: you can only drive to the basket, not shoot.

Wei Guo shooting in front of Iverson was simply cheating.

actually...

Wei Guo's shot had a very flat arc.

This has nothing to do with McGrady's skill set; it's mainly because Wei Guo's release point is too high. With Wei Guo's release point, Iverson, who is 1.83 meters tall, cannot interfere.

Wei Guo understood Iverson's meaning, and he used the butterfly dribbling technique.

This set of moves was very flashy, but the basketball seemed to be glued to Wei Guo's hand. When the basketball reached its highest point and was stuck to Wei Guo's left hand, Iverson's eyes narrowed. This was the best time to steal the ball.

"Holy crap!!!"

Iverson reached out and chopped at him.

All of this was within Wei Guo's expectations. With a flick of his wrist, Wei Guo dribbled around and dodged Iverson's steal attempt.

Iverson moved behind Wei Guo!

Wei Guo dribbled straight toward the basket, and Coleman under the basket hesitated for only a fraction of a second before dodging away!