All the players present in the Pacers think very simply. If Yao Ming scores one, then we will score one, and we will compare the hit rate with you. A player with a high hit rate like Li Cheng is absolutely not afraid to compete with anyone for the hit rate.
In the last stage of the second quarter, the Rockets changed their attack style, and they also adopted a more fierce defense style against Li Cheng. Adelman sent Battier and Artest to double-team Li Cheng.
After the rockets changed tactics. The walkers are really in trouble. O ‘Brien wants to call a timeout, but he still wants to see the players’ self-adjustment ability on the court.
Li Cheng also quickly realized that it was definitely not possible for the team to play like this, and he was also thinking about how to adjust the team.
Yao Ming fouled Mike Roberts inside and the China giant was sent to the free throw line.
Taking advantage of Yao Ming’s free throw. Li Cheng and Jack are discussing on the sidelines.
"Jack, you change places with me later. You try to run without the ball and look for shooting opportunities, and look for opportunities to organize the second attack. And I’ll control the ball I will create opportunities for you, and I will be more active outside the three-point line. Look for opportunities to shoot three points. " Li cheng wiped the sweat on his face and said.
Jack has a look of great minds think alike. "That’s what I thought!" said the Tao.
Li Cheng nodded, and it was 2 minutes and 11 seconds before the end of the first half.
The Pacers changed their formations according to Li Cheng’s instructions, and the situation on the field was different immediately. Li Cheng’s three-point shooting percentage this season is extremely high. No one dares to let him get the ball outside the three-point line, but Li Cheng is still outside the three-point line and it is always impossible to double-team him.
After Ron Artest and Shane Battier discussed, Shane Battier followed Li Cheng and Ron Artest to guard against Granger.
Just now, the Pacers and Rockets played a series of games in lineup and tactics, which many fans didn’t quite understand, but that quick adjustment was very wonderful to insiders.
Adelman used the old routine, but the pacers’ changes were adjusted by the players themselves on the court.
"Li Cheng’s speed of on-the-spot adjustment is too fast."
"I really doubt, is there anything that Li Cheng won’t do?"
"He is indeed a genius who shines brightly at any moment."
"Sung Jae Lee wandered outside the three-point line, while Jack ran without the ball and began to look for loopholes in the Rockets lineup."
"Now there seems to be no one outside the Pacers who can’t run without the ball."
"Ha ha! It seems that it is. "
After the Pacers adjusted here, they immediately stabilized the situation. They were not beaten by the way the rockets piled up heavy troops on the front line, but they found a very good way to target them.
In the last two minutes, Sung Jae Lee fired three shots outside the three-point line, made 2 of 3 shots and sent 6 points again, and he also sent 2 assists.
Finally, the first half of the game ended, and the Pacers led the Rockets by 11 points 62-51.
The pacers’ scoring ability is really amazing. They can always explode at a certain moment and hit a wave of scoring highs.
The first-half game between the Rockets and the Pacers has just ended. In China, many people watch the game in the live broadcast room of Xiao Li’s website. In this live broadcast room, many fans started a heated discussion.
"Li Cheng’s performance is as good as ever. As efficient as ever! "
"After the end of this summer, Li Cheng has been completely transformed. Do you think the Pacers can win the championship this season? "
"It’s not just the walkers who are in good shape now. The Celtics are also in a hot state. They lost two games at the beginning of the season, and now they are still winning. "
"There will be the Lakers! They are stronger now after running in last season. "
"Yes! Odom, Bynum and Gasol are almost the strongest inside combination in the league. "
"There is also the Nuggets who got Billups, and they are doing very well now. When Billups and the Nuggets are truly integrated, their combat effectiveness will probably be even stronger. "
"Don’t forget to have magic and knights! They are also strong contenders for the championship! "
"It’s really hard to say who will win the championship! I think as long as they can enter the Western Conference playoffs, they all have the hope of winning the championship. In addition, in the East, Celtics, Pacers, Cavaliers and Magic all have great hopes to win the championship. "
"Pedestrians suffer now because they are too young."
"This alliance will never lack miracles. We will continue to look at it."
"Yes! It’s not certain what to say now! Tell me about this game! "
The topics discussed by everyone just now have deviated from the theme of today’s competition. At this time, the administrator of the live broadcast room said that everyone’s discussion was finally back on track.
"If McGrady can play like the first quarter in this game, the Rockets will still play. If he continues his sleepwalking state in the second quarter, the Rockets will have no chance."
"The performance of the Pacers is too stable now, and the performance of the Rockets is too unstable."
"Yes! There are still too many problems with this rocket now. "
"But Yao Ming’s play is very stable. Today, Yao Ming also scored 12 points and 6 rebounds in the first half, which is very good."
"Li Cheng’s performance is as bright as ever. His data of 19 points and 6 assists can be said to be a ride."
"Have a rest and watch the game in the second half! I think the rocket should change. "
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Soon the game between the two teams began in the second half, and the Rockets strengthened their play with Yao Ming as the core in the second half.
The Pacers also directly sent Lopez, who has stronger inside defense, to confront Yao Ming. O ‘Brien and Stegen knew that Lopez was a dish in front of Yao Ming, but they sent Lopez up anyway.
First of all, this is a very good opportunity for Lopez, a chance to compete with the top center. In addition, the Pacers really can’t come up with a better plan to confront Yao Ming.
The Pacers are a little defensive, but what the Rockets want is the Pacers’ defensive contraction.
After the opening. Artest found an opportunity outside the three-point line, and he hit a three-pointer, which helped the Rockets narrow the gap in some scores.
Then Granger hit a mid-range shot on the flank. In response to Artest’s goal.
Now Artest’s defense against Li Cheng has also changed his strategy. He is squeezing Li Cheng with his strong body. Don’t let Li Cheng have an easy chance to catch the ball.
Ron Artest sticks to Li Cheng in every corner of the court. They are like conjoined babies.
Facing the rockets’ tight defense. The Pacers finally played their teamwork.
In the past, the pedestrians never felt like a whole, but this time their cooperation made everyone shine.
Jack holds the ball on the left outside the three-point line, Li Cheng moves out from the baseline, and then Ibaka runs to cover Li Cheng without the ball. Then Ibaka and Li Cheng ran in two directions, Li Cheng ran to the right side of the stadium, while Ibaka ran to the baseline.
At this time, Granger covered Jack, Jack broke through the inside, and Granger just visible ran to the bottom left corner.
The pacers’ running positions were scattered instantly, but they basically messed up the Rockets’ defensive formation.
Then Lopez moved to the free throw line, and Yao Ming had to follow him out. Jack passed the ball directly to Granger’s position.
Jack’s pass was just right, and the Rockets’ defense seemed a little tired. McGrady managed to get to Granger before he shot, and Granger was a bluff. Then he handed the ball to Lopez who ran to the free throw line.
The free throw line has an alias in the field of basketball, which is called "competing for land". It means a place where both teams must compete. This is the best place for the whole field of vision, and all the running positions before the Pacers are to give Lopez a chance to get the ball comfortably at the free throw line.
Lopez observed it before catching the ball. So after he caught the ball, he threw it directly to Ibaka, who was in the low position on the right.
There is no one behind Ibaka, Scala is on his side, and he can easily turn around and attack the basket, which makes Artest have to help defend. And taking this opportunity, Ibaka passed the ball to Li Cheng again.
Li Cheng took the ball directly and the basketball hit the basket firmly.
"The pedestrians’ series of running is simply picturesque."