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Chapter 427 Against the Rockets

Chapter 427 Against the Rockets

On Jan. 1, when the Warriors lost by three points at home to the Spurs, the rest of the league finally took a breather.

Based on the performance of the Warriors this season, they are simply amazing. If there were not a few disappointing games in the second half of December, I am afraid that no matter how confident the team is in the league, they will have to consider whether they are against the ball. The team has made an adjustment!

"Lenny, it seems that these guys have recovered a little bit!" Bruce said to Wilkens sitting next to him with a smile. Although they lost to the Spurs in the previous game, the performance of the Warriors players has already gradually recovered.

"Yes, this trip to Texas will be very interesting for us. Although we lost to the Spurs, we are very confident in winning the Rockets!" Wilkens said to Bruce with a confident smile.

According to the schedule, after the Warriors lost to the Spurs, they will play against the Rockets who are rapidly entering the rebuilding period the next day.

For the league, this game is just an ordinary game.

However, after having Bruce, Olajuwon and Yao Ming, this game is regarded by Chinese fans as an important game for the "Derby" battle and Olajuwon's return.

Thinking of meeting that big man soon, Bruce's eyes couldn't help but sparkle with excitement!

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"Yao!! You should play more aggressively!!" Rudy Tomjanovich shouted loudly to Yao Ming, who was floating in the middle distance from time to time.

"Man, listen to Rudy, you can surpass 7 feet, amazingly big!!" Francis patted Yao Ming's arm encouragingly, and said to Yao Ming with a smile.

"Steve, I will!" Yao Ming nodded vigorously, and then quickly competed with Kevin Cato for the position.

Since coming to Houston, Yao Ming feels that he has made great progress, especially in terms of strength and technique. He only feels that he is much better than himself in China.

"That's right, let's do it!!"

Seeing Yao Ming entangled with Cato in the penalty area, Tomjanovich finally showed a smile in his eyes!

"Hey, Rudy!!"

Carol Dawson walked towards Tomjanovich with a smile. Every time he saw Yao Ming's hard work, he couldn't help feeling a little bit of excitement and pride in his heart!

"Hello, Carol!" Tomjanovich glanced at the field, then turned his head and said.

"This game will be a real hard battle for Yao. If he can play a satisfactory game in Tim's hands, he will gradually become a superstar player in the league!!" Carol Dao Sen is obviously very concerned about Yao Ming's performance in this game. Once Yao Ming can play an exciting game, he will have more time to consider whether to trade players and equip him with enough outstanding players!

"Yes, you see!" Tomjanovich pointed to the field, with great confidence in his eyes.

Although Yao Ming did not immediately show super talent and dominance after joining the NBA.

However, under the guidance of Tomjanovich and the help of other players on the team, Yao Ming still played exciting games.

Especially in the matchup with the Lakers, the matchup between Yao Ming and O'Neal made everyone see the potential and talent of this super big man.

So far this season, even though Yao Ming has only scored 13 points and 5 rebounds, his role on the defensive end has really brought great benefits to all the players who played against him and rushed inside. pressure.

Shocking height, nimble footwork and huge defensive area for a 7-footer, all the teams that have played against the Rockets feel great pressure.

At this time, Yao Ming was like the nickname he had when he entered the NBA. He belonged to China's "Moving Great Wall"! !

At 4 o'clock in the morning on the 9th, when all the Warriors players arrived in Houston, they were surrounded by a large number of reporters as soon as they walked out of the pick-up channel.

"Tim, what do you have to say about the Rockets big man??"

"Dirk, do you think the Rockets will put a little pressure on the Warriors???"

"Mr. Bruce, what do you think of Yao Ming?"

In a somewhat chaotic situation, Bruce suddenly heard a question that made him feel very friendly, but slightly awkward, which made him stop and look over!

"Mr. Bruce, can you tell us your impression of Yao Ming?" Han Lei excitedly looked at Bruce who stopped and looked at him, not to mention how excited he was!

"Haha, it's so exciting to see fellow villagers here!!" Bruce walked towards the Chinese reporter with a smile, and he ignored the "blocking" of those native American reporters.

"Hi, I'm a reporter from XXTV, Han Lei!!" Seeing that Bruce came to him intentionally, Han Lei introduced himself excitedly.

"Hello!" Bruce shook his hand with a smile, felt the crowd around him, frowned, and said quickly: "Yao Ming is an amazing player, he is the pride of our country!"

Seeing the rest of the old American colleagues rushing towards here, Han Lei hurriedly put the recording pen next to Bruce's mouth with great interest: "Mr. Bruce, can you tell us about your future development of Yao Ming? I think this It is what a large number of fans in China care about!"

"Of course!!" Bruce said quickly in fluent Chinese: "I have watched his previous games, and the first impression he gives is that he is too tall!"

"However, at his height, with such agility and form, he has a very amazing future, thank you!"

After saying this, even if Bruce wanted to say something, but the large number of reporters around made him have to leave quickly!

Seeing Bruce leaving in a hurry, Han Lei couldn't help showing an excited look on his face!

Entering the hotel where he was staying, thinking of those somewhat crazy reporters, Bruce really had time to breathe a sigh of relief.

"Interesting guy, I wonder if he can sing the popular song "Walk Around"!" Bruce couldn't help laughing when he thought of the fellow's name.

In the evening, the game between the Warriors and the Rockets attracted the attention of a large number of fans, especially domestic fans. In order to make them watch the game, the NBA and TV stations specially adjusted the game time of the two teams.

Sitting in the Compaq Center, looking at the meritorious jerseys flying above the court, Bruce couldn't help but fell into a memory!

Compaq Center will leave the Rockets forever after the end of this season because of its acquisition by HP and the construction of a new arena.

Although this arena carries a lot of evocative history, the old facilities and too few seats are really insufficient at the current development speed of the NBA.

This arena has witnessed Rudy Tomjanovich, and even witnessed the two championship trophies brought here by Olajuwon and Drexler.

Even though all the Rockets players and fans have expressed their reluctance, the new stadium, which is obviously more advanced and can accommodate more spectators, will bring great convenience to the development of the Rockets and Houston!

Reminiscing for a moment, Bruce sighed with emotion.

In this game, the Rockets specially invited meritorious players, "Glider" Clyde Drexler and Moses Malone nicknamed "Lonely Warrior" to serve as commentators for this game!

"Wow, it's such a surprise to see you here!" Drexler said in a surprised tone to Moses Malone, who was smiling beside him.

"Hey, it feels great to be back here!" Moses Malone chuckled, and subconsciously turned his head to look at the enthusiastic fans behind him!

Since retiring after playing the 94-95 season, Moses Malone has suffered a series of troubles that have affected his image in the public and fans.

With the gradual withdrawal of drug addiction in the past few years, Moses Malone has once again entered the eyes of fans with some public welfare publicity for drug addicts and a series of public welfare activities!

Now, the situation of the two returning to the Rockets has caused a large number of fans to keep calling their names!

"Look, I'm still the sought-after superstar!" Drexler said to Ma Long pretending to be proud, and even stood up, waving his arms to the fans non-stop!

"Hehe!" Moses Malone chuckled. After hearing the voice calling his name, he stood up like Drexler and greeted the fans!

Seeing the interaction between the commentary booth and the fans, Bruce stared at the two legendary figures and looked at them with respect.

In the locker room of the Rockets, Francis smiled and said something to Yao Ming who was replenishing some energy beside him.

And Kevin Cato, who was sitting not far from the two of them, was really depressed.

Since Yao Ming joined the Rockets, Cato has gradually become his substitute due to various problems!

Especially in the second half of the season, because of Yao Ming's huge threat, while putting great pressure on Cato, he fell into a trough a little bit!

Now, seeing other teammates chatting and laughing with this kid from China, Cato couldn't help secretly getting angry.

"Okay, gentlemen, it seems that our game has become the focus of attention of a large number of fans. We have to thank Yao for giving us such a powerful exposure!" Tomjanovich said to the players jokingly, attracting After getting their attention, a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes, and he looked at them one by one: "Not only has this game received a lot of attention, it will be a very difficult game for us!"

"The Warriors have played a very surprising game this season, especially the combination of Tim and Dirk. They are like two giant knives, fiercely sweeping away all teams that are against them."

Speaking of this, Tomjanovich watched the players stop their actions, and suddenly changed the topic: "Of course, they also have times when they are weak!"

"Rudy, we will kick the butts of these California prisons!" Francis stood up confidently, clapped his hands hard, and said loudly.

"That's right, why don't we teach them a lesson?" Mobley said after him.

Following the statement of a Rockets player, Tomjanovich finally said cautiously: "The Warriors are definitely not a team that can be easily defeated. We only need to play at our own level and state to beat this team." It is also very possible that the championship will become popular!"

With the end of Tomjanovich's speech, under the call of Francis, all the Rockets players cheered loudly.

(End of this chapter)