Chapter 1289 The Sudden Criminal!

After Dayao made a wonderful start in the first quarter, Ji Feng stepped up and used a small climax to overtake the score in the second half of the quarter.

Although Dayao was hard enough and efficient enough, scoring 3 of 4 in a single quarter, 4 of 4 free throws, 10 points and 3 rebounds, the Lakers' offensive firepower was really too strong, especially Ji Feng, who scored 10 points and 3 rebounds on 4 of 4 free throws in a single quarter. He showed his dominance on both ends of the offense and defense. Facing the opponent's most defensive Artest, his 15 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal in a single quarter were amazing. At the same time, he also cut off the gap between Artest and Dayao. As the second scoring point of the Rockets this season, Artest scored 2 points out of 4 shots in this quarter, and even paid a foul. It can be said that he was completely suppressed by Ji Feng, who fully demonstrated the majesty of his new MVP.

Kobe was equally good. In the first quarter, he did not take the initiative to attack as always, but on the defensive end, he successfully suppressed Foye, who has played so bravely this season.

In the first half of the regular season this season, Foye served as McGrady's substitute, averaging 9 points and 4 rebounds in 15 minutes per game, with a shooting percentage of 54%. He was considered the Rockets' biggest discovery this season. After McGrady was injured, In the 36 games he started, he averaged 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists per game, becoming the Rockets' most stable offensive firepower at the third position. He also performed brilliantly at many critical moments, such as when he faced Carter. A career-high 23 points.

But in the face of Kobe Bryant's personal marking, Foye was completely dumb. As the third point of attack in the first quarter, he failed to score a point. The situation was very embarrassing.

As for the Lakers' interior twin towers, they were restrained by Dayao and Scola in the first quarter. Although they did not score high, they were in good shape. Although Bynum's 4 points were average, they at least proved his ability to create some trouble for Dayao.

For the Lakers, this section first suppressed and then improved. It proved the Lakers' on-the-spot adaptability and the status of all major players. This undoubtedly deepened their confidence in winning.

However, the first quarter was not fruitless for the Rockets. At least it proved that it would be difficult for them to defeat the Lakers using conventional means and playing normally.

Of course, this is not surprising. On the Rockets bench, Adelman and the Rockets players looked calm and were still explaining the tactics meticulously. Not many people were optimistic about the Rockets in this series, and the two teams did have The gap in strength, and it is an away game, this situation is not unacceptable.

"Artest! Tough! Tougher! Show your blood! Don't be afraid of fouls, be sure to restrict Ji Feng!! Don't let him score easily!" Adelman yelled out the uneasy tactics under his calm expression.

"Understood! Leave it to me! I can do it!" Artest's eyes flashed fiercely as he listened, and his angular muscles looked even more terrifying.

Yes, he is planning to do something. Anyone who is familiar with Artest knows that he and Ji Feng are in love. As early as last season, when he was still with the Kings, he had a war of words with Ji Feng, and the encounter on the court has always been It was the tip of the needle, but he was always the one who suffered. This made him very angry, but was there any good way? After all, it had just been a few years since the incident at the Palace of Auburn Hills, and now he did not dare to hurt anyone on the court.

But today, he decided not to endure it anymore!

Yes, this is the playoffs. Since you can't beat the normal way, there is a gap in strength, and you don't want to admit defeat, you must use other tactics, just like the Spurs who overturned Nash and stepped on Carter's Spurs. The Spurs that choked Kobe... they were all Spurs!

Sorry Spurs! I'm not targeting you, I'm talking about everyone here... Ahem, I mean strategies like this are common in the playoffs. If you don't believe it, just ask Jordan. In the 1980s, when there were no criminals, he was in the playoffs. What a terrifying defense we encountered.

Of course, for the coach, committing crimes is certainly not the goal, toughness is, not letting the opponent score easily in front of him, and more fierce and aggressive defense is the top priority. As for how the players understand it, that is not the case. The coach took care of it.

In the past, it was difficult for the Rockets to do this kind of thing, because if you look through the Rockets' roster, Yao, Tracy McGrady, Uncle Mu, Scola and other figures are all famous good gentlemen. He rarely even gets angry. No matter how you look at it, he is not qualified to do this. Some commentators once said that not being tough enough is the key to the Rockets always losing in tiebreakers.

Of course this makes sense, otherwise it would be difficult to explain why the Rockets have lost two tiebreakers in four years and always fall behind at critical moments.

But this season is different. Artest's arrival has changed the Rockets' team atmosphere. He has given the Rockets the toughness they need. As a famous villain in the league, although he seems to have reformed, in fact he is still The hottest guy on the court, and at such a critical moment, there is no more suitable candidate than Artest for this dirty job!

The second quarter begins!

Ji Feng came on directly, and Kobe and Bynum rested. This is a common substitution method for the Lakers. The Rockets let Dayao take a break, and replaced Hayes and Landry in the interior with a double-low lineup. They came to buy Dayao and Scola some rest time. This substitution was really helpless. After Uncle Mu was injured, the Rockets were really short of substitutes inside.

Of course the Lakers would not miss this opportunity. As soon as Ji Feng came up, he opened up to create a one-on-one opportunity for Gasol. The older brother who defended him was Hayes, a 198-centimeter inside man who was a hard-working and intelligent top defender. Or, but he was really too short. Gasol easily turned his back and hit the ball with a small hook. Hayes didn't even jump. It wouldn't mean much anyway. He always relies on strength to defend. If a person pushes out, once he shoots, he can only watch his opponent take action.

It is said that such a height can enter the NBA and play as a substitute inside. It is already legendary. The shortest stature, but guarding the biggest opponent. In Ji Feng's heart, he is comparable to Potato Webb. After all, the outside can also use speed and shooting, but there is no inside. He is really too weak due to his height.

In 3 consecutive rounds, Gasol scored 6 points in a row, and also caused a foul on Hayes, helping the Lakers widen the point difference to 8 points. Ji Feng also received 2 assists, and the situation was great.

If the game continues like this, the Lakers have a good chance of getting a double-digit lead in the second quarter.

But the situation changed in the third minute. Ji Feng did not give the inside shot this time, but chose to play by himself. Facing Artest, Ji Feng changed directions twice and then directly shot a fadeaway jumper!

This was originally a very ordinary attack, but Artest pounced very fiercely, but very low, more like moving forward rather than upward. In this way, he had no chance to touch the basketball.

This looks more like rushing people than rushing the ball!

boom!

Artai raised his hand high and bumped into Ji Feng with an innocent face!

"Damn!" Ji Feng realized something was wrong after taking the shot. He adjusted his center at the extreme distance in the air, but was still hit by Artest.

However, Ji Feng's balance was so good that he still found his balance. His original intention was to land with his left foot, but Ji Feng's right foot stepped on Artest's foot first!

"Step up!"