Chapter 1033: Does the Rockets Have a Chance? (Fourth Update!)

In other words, if you want to gain a foothold in the NBA, you must seize the opportunity.

The half court is so big, and the opponent's help will come very quickly. A quick shot is an opportunity, and a slow shot is a wasted opportunity.

You can take your time to hang the meat, but you must hurry up. Otherwise, if you fail at two points, attack and defense, the opportunity will slip away the next second.

If you practice your shooting speed well, Yi Jianlian can switch to a 3D inside position, and so can Zhou Qi.

Moreover, Zhou Qi's physical talent is better and he has more advantages on the defensive end.

"You can try asking Brother Tang to take you to practice in the summer. He has many guest rooms, but you have to pay the rent."

Ding Yanyuhang said half-jokingly from the side.

He experienced this perfectly this past summer.

Zhou Qi smiled and waved his hand, taking it as a joke.

Tang Tian shook his head slightly at this time.

It should be said that Zhou Qi's physical condition is really good. If he slowly develops his muscles, he can really gain a foothold in the NBA and play something.

It's a pity that this aggressiveness is too low. Ding Yanyuhang was actually giving him a hint, but he didn't have that idea.

"Zhou Qi, many times what seems like an opportunity, you have to fight for. This is the NBA, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a place where the jungle is strong.

And opportunities are really rare. Don’t wait for the opportunity to come and say you are not ready. No one will give you another chance at that time. "

Tang Tianyu said earnestly.

Zhou Qi was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

Tang Tian didn't say anything else.

Everyone's personality is different. Because of him, Zhou Qi's opportunities now are better than those in history.

But he also did what he should do. Whether he can grasp it or not depends on Zhou Qi himself.

After all, the relationship between him and Zhou Qi is just that of teammates on the national team.

The Rockets beat the Grizzlies by 30 points in their first game, giving themselves a good start to the new season.

Although Cousins ​​can't play, the improvement Capela has shown is gratifying.

Even within the Rockets, there are already senior officials who believe that Capela's presence can make them let go of Cousins.

Coupled with the addition of Ariza, the Rockets' forward strength has greatly increased.

They are more confident this season than they were in the previous two seasons.

Even after playing the first game, Morey stated in front of reporters that he did not regret the summer transaction.

"The Pelicans have the ability to put together that lineup, and we got a good enough return from that deal. I believe this team is still the favorite to win the championship."

This sentence also greatly boosted the confidence of Rockets fans.

The past failure experience tells them that the stronger the lineup on paper, the farther they will go. It depends on whether it is the most suitable.

Right now they look like the perfect lineup.

On the night of the game day, Toyota Center was extremely lively, with a large number of Chinese fans in the venue.

In fact, not only at the game site, but also in front of the TV sets on the other side of the ocean, countless Chinese fans are waiting in front of the TV sets, waiting to watch this derby battle.

Players from both sides entered the field one after another to warm up.

Nash was coaching Siakam and Kuzma alone at this time.

He likes the Pelicans' two front lines quite a bit.

At this time, although the entrance ceremony had not yet begun and the starting lineups of both sides had not yet been announced, the 12-man roster had already been released.

What makes Chinese fans happy is that Zhou Qi from the Rockets and Ding Yanyuhang from the Pelicans have both entered the active list.

Although it may not happen, it is a good thing for the fans to have expectations.

During the warm-up, Tang Tian went over to say hello to Ariza. Ariza and Tang Tian have been teammates for three years and have a very good relationship.

After the warm-up of both parties ended, the scene quickly entered the entrance ceremony.

The Pelicans' side is the same as the last game, with the Big Four plus Dedmon's starting lineup, which is also the team's regular lineup for the new season.

The starting lineup for the Rockets is the same as the previous game.

Paul and Harden on the outside, Ariza and Tucker on the forward line, and Capela on the center line.

This is the third year that Paul and Harden have partnered, and the two have a good understanding before the game.

After the appearance ceremony, Paul was standing on the baseline. Harden pretended to run and hit him. Then Paul ducked and Harden hit the pads under the basket.

This is the star duo's unique way of warming up before going on stage.

The final tactical arrangement was over, and the starters from both sides began to appear one after another.

The on-site photographer gave Tang Tian a separate shot.

Tang Tian's action of throwing magnesium powder in the last game received a lot of heated discussion from fans after the game.

Although many fans are excited, some fans of James are also attacking Tang Tian.

In this context, whether Tang Tian will continue to throw magnesium powder is also a matter of concern.

Tang Tian's choice was to continue throwing.

When he threw the magnesium powder into the air, the atmosphere was a bit explosive.

This is really about taking this exclusive action away from James!

Amid the excitement of the fans, Capela returned the ball to the Rockets half, officially kicking off the new season's Pelicans war.

Harden holds the ball from the outside, Capela sets up a pick-and-roll, and Harden steps back and shoots a three-pointer.

This choice is very simple, and it is also in line with Harden's basketball philosophy, where efficiency is king and the method is casual.

Dedmon didn't respond.

"Uh-huh!"

The basketball goes hollow into the net.

Harden takes the lead for the Rockets!

There were bursts of cheers at the scene.

Unlike the Lakers, Bucks, and even the Thunder, the Rockets have outside firepower, and after Ariza joined, this firepower has become stronger.

The Pelicans advanced to the frontcourt, Walker and Davis played a pick-and-roll, broke apart and broke through to meet Tucker's throw.

"Bang!"

Tucker put a lot of defensive pressure on him, and Walker failed to score on this throw.

Tucker turned around and struggled to grab the defensive rebound.

The Pelicans failed to score on their first possession.

The Rockets played again in the frontcourt, and Harden used the pick-and-roll to break in and pass the ball to Ariza in the bottom corner.

Ariza's shot was much faster than Morris before, and he shot before Butler could return to defense.

"Uh-huh!"

Come in too!

6 to 0!

The Rockets were in quite hot form after the opening game.

And that's not all. Looking back, Davis' low-post turnaround shot also missed due to Ariza's help.

There were constant cheers and whistles.

The Rockets have a great chance!

The Rockets do have a chance. Walker and Davis looked average tonight.

Several of their attempts were in vain, and the pick-and-roll did not exert the same advantage as in the previous game.

On the other hand, for the Rockets, the wings formed by Ariza and Tucker have greatly improved the team's defense, and Harden's offensive touch is very good.

The game lasted for more than 5 minutes, and the score on the court was 12 to 4, with the Rockets leading.

The Rockets fans at the scene were extremely excited to see this.

After watching the previous games of the Pelicans, it felt like facing an invincible giant, but this started tonight.

The Rockets really have a chance!