This tactical play was executed very well; after scoring, Iverson put his hand to his ear.
"mVp!"
"mVp!"
"mVp!"
The fans cheered for Iverson in unison.
......
"Just one three-pointer and he's already this excited..."
Gentry's brow relaxed. "They've already lost in terms of momentum."
"Coach, why is this?"
Cummings, puzzled, asked a question.
Gentry explained, "This kind of cheering is most appropriate for a game-winning shot. The 76ers only took the lead, and the fans cheered like this."
This shows that subconsciously, they don't consider themselves to be on the same level as us.
Gentry's words...
It seems to make some sense, but it also seems like nonsense.
Cummings didn't know how to respond, so he turned his attention back to the court.
The Rockets are on offense.
Francis lobbed the ball to Wei Guo, then made a run around the baseline. Wei Guo supported from a low position and passed the ball to Francis handoff. Francis received the pass and scored a spectacular backheel shot.
"Whoosh!!!"
The basketball landed steadily in the basket.
"Great shot!"
Cummings shouted, "MVP! MVP! MVP!"
Gentry: "..."
Didn't Cummings understand what he just said? The softer the voice, the stronger the aura... Cummings' shout just now almost ruptured his eardrums.
If possible...
Gentry really wanted to cut Cummings' vocal cords off and throw them in Houston.
........
The fourth quarter wasn't as close, with Francis and Mobley playing like they were on steroids.
My teammates are on fire!
Wei Guo simply changed his playing style, supporting the offense near the free-throw line, drawing the defense while constantly assisting Francis and Mobley to score.
Francis's defense against Iverson was also very effective, which greatly reduced the defensive pressure on Wei Guo. He could provide help defense, draw Van Horn and Coleman away, and prevent the two from scoring easily.
The fourth quarter has lasted for 7 minutes.
91:85!!
The Rockets lead by 6 points.
Despite a mere 6-point lead, the 76ers' chances of closing the gap are slim.
Iverson had Van Horn and Coleman by his side.
Wei Guo had Francis and Mobley by his side.
On paper, the 76ers don't seem to be inferior to the Rockets, but Brown knows that Wei Guo is a player who becomes calmer and stronger in crucial moments.
If possible...
Brown wouldn't hesitate to trade Iverson, Van Horn, and Coleman for one of Wei Guo's players.
However, Wei Guo had already helped the team win a championship once. Brown and Wei Guo's relationship may not be as close as that between Coach Thompson and Wei Guo, but they are still good friends, and Brown is grateful to Wei Guo.
........
"Beep!!!"
With the whistle blowing, the game came to an end.
103:95!!
The 76ers were unable to mount a comeback in the final moments, narrowly losing to the Rockets by 8 points.
Match statistics:
Wei Guo: 35 points, 17 rebounds, 15 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks
Francis: 27 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 0 blocks
Allen Iverson: 41 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, 0 blocks
........
After Christmas, all the Rockets' sale agreements were finalized.
Alexander moved out of the Toyota Center and never had anything to do with the Rockets again.
This is big news this season, but no media outlets have reported on it, as if Alexander had been out of the league for many years.
Those who are observant can guess...
The new owner of the Rockets must be very powerful, at least capable of controlling sports and business media in the United States.
This is good news for Houston fans. The new owner is so capable and Chinese, he will definitely keep Wei Guo after this season. Wei Guo may bring many championship trophies to the city.
only...
The Rockets' new owner has never shown his face.
The Rockets' management has also undergone a major overhaul, with the group of people who used to follow Alexander being eliminated, and half of the management being replaced by Chinese people.
League Commissioner Stern didn't say a word about this.
like...
Stern couldn't afford to offend the person who acquired the Rockets.
The Rockets have been acquired for over a month, and the new owner has never made an appearance. However, the newly appointed general manager, Chang Ming, has been making sweeping reforms to the team.
First, there's the team doctor. Players are at great risk of injury under high-intensity competition, and Changming felt that the Rockets' team doctor wasn't good enough, so he directly hired a medical team with considerable expertise at a high cost.
Furthermore, benefits have been greatly improved for both employees and players.
Thirdly, regarding the market, after Changming became general manager, he quickly helped the team open up the Chinese market.
The third point, in particular, is the envy of everyone. It is foreseeable that the Rockets' market value will increase exponentially in a few years.
........
Yao Ming returned to the court after recovering from his injury for half a month.
After returning...
Yao Ming wore a mask for half a month. After he took it off, it was as if his meridians had been opened.
The following matches.
Yao Ming's average stats were 20+10, which is a benchmark for an excellent center.
........
Next came the All-Star Game, and after four rounds of voting, the All-Star roster was finalized.
Western Conference All-Stars:
Starting lineup: Yao Ming, Tim Duncan, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, Steve Francis
Substitutes: O'Neal, Garnett, Nowitzki, Nash, Payton, Stojakovic, Marion, Marbury...
Western Conference All-Stars:
Starting lineup: Iverson, Jordan, McGrady, Jermaine O'Neal, Ben Wallace
Substitutes: Ilgauskas, Carter, Kidd, Pierce, Walker, Miller, Mashburn...
........
This was Jordan's last All-Star Game.
Iverson and McGrady publicly stated their willingness to give up their starting positions, but Jordan refused. Later, Carter also offered to give up his starting position, and Jordan agreed.
The specific reason... is unknown.
Undisputedly, Wei Guo is the All-Star vote leader this year.
However, Wei Guo cannot give up his starting position to Jordan because they are not on the same team.
Besides Wei Guo becoming the top vote-getter, another interesting thing about this year's All-Star Game is that three players from the same team became All-Star starters.
This has never happened before in the history of the league.
We have to thank the Chinese fans for this...
It's understandable that Francis squeezed out Nash and Marbury to become an All-Star starter, but it's a bit unreasonable that Yao Ming squeezed out O'Neal to become an All-Star starter.
and...
O'Neal's mind is not as big as his physique.
Because Wei Guo was there, O'Neal could only complain to his friends in private, and didn't say anything inappropriate in front of the media.
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