Chapter 74
Chapter 74 Derby II
After the Nets and Mavericks game.
Originally, Wang Dachun and Yi Jianlian had made an appointment with them for dinner. But I didn’t expect Yi Jianlian to miss the appointment.
When Wang Dachun returned to the locker room, he received a text message from Yi Jianlian, saying that he could not keep the appointment temporarily because of something. Meet together next time.
Wang Dachun is estimated to be the first issue today, which makes Yi Jianlian’s mood not very good, and Wang Dachun can also understand it.
The text message replied.
“It doesn’t matter. They all play in the same league. There will be time to get together in the future.”
After returning to the apartment, Wang Dachun also checked the recent game data of the Nets. Yi Jianlian’s various data cannot be said to be good or bad. It may be the temporary tactical system of the Nets. Not suitable for Yi Jianlian! Only then will he be replaced from the starting lineup, and may be able to return to the starting lineup after a while.
February 20th.
The day after the end of the game with the Nets. The Mavericks flew to Houston again. Play away with the Rockets.
The outcome of this game directly affects the Western Qualification of the two teams. The Houston Rockets are currently 33 wins and 21 losses. The Mavericks are also 33 wins and 21 losses. The two teams have the same record.
The Rockets are temporarily sixth in the Western Conference, and the Mavericks are seventh. If the Mavericks win this game, they will be able to squeeze the Rockets to seventh in the Western Conference and the Mavericks to sixth in the Western Conference.
In the last game between the Mavericks and the Rockets, Yao Ming did not play due to injury. Therefore, domestic attention is not high. This game is the second match between Wang Dachun and Yao Ming. The game was also broadcast live in China.
This is why Nelson Jr. I hope coach Carlisle will make Wang Dachun two consecutive games as the reason for the starting game.
Coincidentally, the Rockets’ opponent in the last game was also the Nets. The Nets played the Rockets on the 17th and the Mavericks on the 18th.
In the game between the Nets and the Rockets, Yi Jianlian still started. Although he played only 15 minutes, he also scored 5 points and 6 rebounds.
In this game, Yao Ming saw Wang Dachun starting as the Mavericks, and he was also quite happy. Wang Dachun can continue to be the starting field, which shows that the Mavericks attach great importance to Wang Dachun.
In this game, McGrady did not play due to injury, and it was Sean Battier who replaced McGrady.
Head coach Carlisle analyzed before the game. The Rockets didn’t have McGrady in this game. The offense may drop a notch. But with Battier, the Rockets’ defense must have gone up more than one level.
Also analyzed that the Rockets’ main offensive point in this game will definitely be placed on Yao Ming. This requires Wang Dachun to defend Yao Ming with all his strength.
Game start.
Wang Dachun jumped to the ball.
Kidd passed the ball to Nowitzki. Nowitzki played the first goal.
Scola, who defended Nowitzki, had a very strong defense today. Nowitzki missed a two-pointer.
The rebound was given to Nowitzki by Wang Dachun. Under Yao Ming’s defense, Wang Dachun was not sure that he could pick up this offensive rebound. Nowitzki received the ball and shot again and still missed. This time Yao Ming got stuck in Wang Dachun’s position. Artest got the rebound. The basketball is passed to Alstom.
The Rockets offense.
Alstom transferred basketball to Yao Ming. Yao Ming pushed Wang Dachun on his back. Wang Dachun remained motionless. Yao Ming said in his heart that Wang Dachun has gained strength. In the last game, he was a big move.
Yao Ming continued to beat Wang Dachun with his back to look for opportunities. After two consecutive fake moves and inside footsteps, Wang Dachun did not trick Wang Dachun into jumping. In the end, he could only force a shot.
Wang Dachun stretched out his hand to defend. However, Yao Ming’s basketball has been shot, Wang Dachun’s hand hit Yao Ming’s hand, the basketball did not score.
However, the referee blew Wang Dachun’s thugs foul. Yao Ming made two free throws. Wang Dachun didn’t say anything. He also suffered this kind of loss in Garnett.
Yao Ming came to the free throw line and made two free throws. The brief encounter with Wang Dachun just now can clearly feel Wang Dachun’s growth in defense at the basket during this period. It seems that this game is not easy to play today.
As Yao Ming expected, the first quarter of the game. The Rockets are under the defense of Wang Dachun and Nowitzki. It is very difficult to score points. Yao Ming only hit two goals in five shots. Add two free throws and scored six points and three rebounds. Scola shot three times without a point. Only grabbed one rebound.
Wang Dachun didn’t score a point in the first quarter. Yao Ming’s defense interfered with the deduction once and didn’t make it. Only got four rebounds and one assist.
After the first quarter of the game, Wang Dachun doubted whether Yao Ming had hidden skills. There are combatants like O’Neill. Because he has the same feeling of playing Yao Ming and O’Neal, his physical strength is consumed very quickly.
The first quarter of the game relied on Wang Dachun’s defense in the penalty area. The Mavericks lead the Rockets by nine points with 28:19.
The second quarter of the game. Mavericks coach Carlisle continued to send Wang Dachun on the court. Want to take advantage of the situation to maximize the score.
However, the physical strength of Wang Dachun in the second quarter was obviously not as strong as in the first quarter. Yao Ming’s fight against Wang Dachun also eased a lot. Wang Dachun also committed two consecutive fouls.
At the same time, Aaron Brooks and Artest from the outside made two three-pointers in a row. In the second quarter, the scores of both sides did not increase.
At the end of the first half, the score of the two teams was 51 to 44. The Mavericks lead by 7 points.
After the intermission.
The second half opened. Coach Carlisle failed to continue playing Wang Dachun. Even after the intermission, Wang Dachun’s physical strength still did not recover much. Now Wang Dachun’s whole person is as if he was fished out of the water.
The third quarter of the game.
The Rockets began to exert their strength. The power here is not scoring. It refers to rebounding and defense. After Dampier played with Bass, the half of the game passed, and neither of them got a rebound. The Mavericks’ perimeter shooting rate also plummeted by defense.
The Rockets relied on two consecutive offenses inside. Hit the Mavericks with a 14-0 spurt. Directly overtake the score.
Coach Carlisle still did not send Wang Dachun on the field. He hoped that Wang Dachun could keep his energy in the fourth quarter.
The Mavericks scored 13 points in the third quarter. The Rockets scored 30 points.
The score was 64 to 74, and the Mavericks were 10 points behind.
The fourth quarter of the game.
Coach Carlisle finally sent Wang Dachun on the field. He was afraid not to let Wang Dachun play again. This is a very good score. Will continue to be expanded.
Wang Dachun adjusted the time of the third quarter after the intermission time. Physical strength barely recovered.
Coach Carlisle thought it was in the fourth quarter. Wang Dachun was able to shrink the score after playing.
But I didn’t expect that in the game, except for Wang Dachun, who had a certain advantage on the inside rebounds. Nowitzki can’t fight Scola’s rebounds, and it’s hard to get shots. The outside line is still being defensive and continues to strike.
Halfway through the fourth quarter. The score of the two teams not only did not shrink. And it expanded to 15 points.