The match officially began!
Embiid and Capella jumped the ball.
Embiid was slightly better and passed the ball to Lin Shuhao.
Lin Shuhao dribbled the ball and pushed forward quickly!
Before Capella could complete his landing, Lin Shuhao directly passed the ball to Embiid.
Embiid leaped high and scored two points with a one-armed slam dunk!
After Embiid landed on the ground, he gave Lin Shuhao a look, indicating that he had passed the ball beautifully.
Lin Shuhao nodded in response as he retreated.
"Lin! Why didn't you pass the ball to me!"
Near the midfield, Lovell came over and questioned.
"Just now, Joel's position was better and he could get two points.”
Lin Shuhao explained.
"The manager said it! Today's competition is centered around me!"
"Give the ball to me after halftime!”
Lovell emphasized again.
Lin Shuhao sighed silently in his heart and could only nod.
He did not understand why the manager did not use Embiid and insisted on competing with the opposing team on the outside.
One had to know that the opposing perimeter was the terrifying offensive firepower of James Harden!
Moreover, Beverley, Gordon, and Ariza were all very strong defensively.
Comparatively speaking, the opponent's defense inside was much weaker.
Capella and Anderson's defense was average, so they definitely couldn't defend against Embiid.
Hit the outside line hard
It was a little like giving up what was near and seeking what was far away.
However, Lin Shuhao was a professional player, and the coach's intentions still had to be carried out.
He was the head coach with the most victories in the NBA, so he definitely had his own thoughts.
After calming himself down, Lin Shuhao threw himself into defense.
The Rockets 'Beverley dribbled the ball across the court and passed it directly to Harden.
It was Lovell who was facing Harden.
The young rookie looked at Harden nervously.
Harden smiled, and his beard moved slightly.
Lovell was so nervous that his legs were stiff.
Harden took the opportunity to retreat quickly and shot a three-pointer!
"Swoosh!"
Hollow Net!
A three-pointer!
2:3！
Harden smiled as he stepped back and made his signature three-point celebration.
"A beautiful three points!"
"James Harden seems to have gotten stronger offensively!”
"This three-point retreat is quite beautiful!”
"With the Rockets having a new head coach, the Rockets are going to take off this season!”
McGrady said with a smile.
He still had a lot of feelings for the Rockets.
"Tracy, some people say Harden is the strongest shooting guard in the history of the Rockets. What do you think?”
Van Gundy asked with a smirk on his face.
"If Drexler has no objections, then I have no objections.”
"Anyway, more people are positioning me as a small forward, haha.”
McGrady avoided the trap in a few words.
"Let's continue talking about the competition!"
"Lovell has the ball!"
"He wants to solo Harden!"
"Beautiful change of direction!"
"Lovell has killed his way into the paint!"
"A layup! The ball is in!"
"Lovell responded to Harden and scored two points!”
McGrady looked sleepy, but he was still quite passionate when he explained.
In the following match, both sides increased their speed at the same time. The pace of the match was so fast that it was shocking!
In the beginning, each attack could still be controlled for about 10 seconds.
As they fought, both sides began to end their attacks within seven seconds.
When the officials paused in the middle of the first quarter, the score was 26 - 28, with the Rockets leading by two points.
The players on both sides were panting heavily on the substitutes 'bench.
Continuous, fast-paced attacks and defenses consumed a lot of stamina.
Whether they could win the next match depended on whether the two sides could continue to maintain this rhythm.
"McClaren, you replace Scola.”
Old Nelson beckoned to McClaren, who was at the end of the substitutes 'bench and next to the water dispenser.
It was time to add some data to this transaction.
"Me?"
McClaren was stunned and stood up in shock.
In the past, it was either garbage time or at the end of the second and third quarters.
Now?
It was only the middle of the first section!
He could go on stage?
could it
Was it his hard work during this period of training and his wonderful performance in the last game that moved the manager?
Or could it be that this legendary manager had seen through his unknown talent?
McClaren was so excited that his entire body was trembling.
"Louis, take a good rest.”
Old Nelson patted Scola's shoulder.
Although Scola was in line with the tactical system of Nelson, he was indeed a little old. In such a fast-paced game, it would be good if Scola could play 20 minutes in a game.
"McCullen, come up and block and roll for Lovell.”
"If there's a chance, let's take it.”
Old Nelson ordered.
"Okay, coach!"
McClaren nodded excitedly.
He felt that his NBA career was about to start a new chapter!
There was only light in front of him!
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