Harden played very frustrated today. He obviously felt that he had played very well, but why was the team still lagging so far behind?

He made 8 of 18 shots, 3 of 9 three-pointers, and 7 of 8 free throws. He already scored 26 points in the first half!

You must know that many players in the league cannot score so many points in the entire game!

During halftime, the fat black man Morey came to the locker room and roared!

He threw all the gentlemanly manners aside!

"Hey guys, you can't let a newbie kick your ass!"

"Farke, you must toughen up and let them feel the iron blood of Houstonians!"

"Especially you James, fight like a man, no one on the other side can stop you from scoring!"

Everyone on the Rockets was a little confused and didn't understand why the general manager was acting so unusual today.

Is that why life is not harmonious?

…

In the visiting team's locker room, all the players had smiles on their faces. Even Ye Ze, who always had a cold face, couldn't help but smile.

The Rockets' double-digit lead in the first half undoubtedly gave them a good start to the season.

Many people were congratulating Zhou Si as if they had won the game.

It's true that Zhou Si's statistics today are very good, but he doesn't have much possession of the ball.

12 of the 22 points scored were counterattacks from steals or blocks.

More often than not, Zhou Si will choose to pass the ball, which is the real reason why other players are willing to congratulate him.

Who doesn't like this kind of leader who can simplify the game without taking possession of the ball?

Lillard, for example, scored 20 points in the first half that exceeded last season's average.

10 of the points were assists from Zhou Si!

Or Coach Stotts came in and reminded everyone to stay calm:

"The game isn't over yet, there are still two quarters left, isn't it a little too early for you to celebrate?

This is the Toyota Center Arena, their home court!

Leading by 8 points in the final 35 seconds can lead to losing the game, let alone leading by 12 points at halftime!"

Then he looked at Zhou Si with a serious face:

"Zhou, your performance in the first half was perfect, both offensively and defensively impeccable.

But I think you should know that the game is not over yet, and the Rockets will definitely counterattack in the second half.

I need you to keep working hard, control the situation on the court, and win this game."

"Guaranteed to win the game, coach." Zhou Si said with confidence in his eyes.

Hearing what he said, Coach Stotts nodded:

"come on!"

"Coach, I want to guard Harden in the second half!" Zhou Si continued.

Coach Stotts closed his eyes and thought for a moment, stared into Zhou Si’s eyes and said:

"Can!

Like I said before the game, you are completely free on the court and I will support every decision you make!

Pay attention to communicating with your teammates."

Zhou Si nodded heavily!

Only defeating Harden, Morey's most proud work, will make him truly feel distressed!

…

"Wesley, it's easy to defend against Parsons. You just need to pay attention to guarding him from receiving shots. His ball-holding shooting and breakthrough abilities are average..."

After returning from the second half, Zhou Si and Matthews explained the points to pay attention to in defending Parsons.

In the first half, he had completely mastered Parsons' offensive routine!

The Trail Blazers attacked first, Lillard controlled the ball at the top of the arc, and Zhou Si moved in a small area to cover his teammates.

Millsap's shot missed due to interference from Jones, and Asik roared to protect the backboard!

Morey's roar seemed to have some effect, and the Rockets began to increase physical confrontation.

The Rockets were attacking, and when Harden passed half court with the ball, he was a little surprised when he found the handsome Chinese guy in front of him.

In the NBA, many teams avoid matching up with their core players.

Exhausting too much energy on the defensive end will reduce the efficiency of the offensive end and lead to more accidents.

After all, not everyone is a physical superman like Chamberlain who can play the entire game every day and still have the stamina to complete 20,000 kills!

After being slightly surprised, Harden's eyes seemed to jump with two flames!

Rookie, you are looking for death!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

After signaling the audience to open up, Harden started dribbling continuously with his hips.

Morey on the sidelines and many Zhou Hei in front of the screen showed excitement in their eyes!

Zhou Si’s eyes also showed an unnoticeable look of excitement!

He is facing one of the most difficult players to defend in the league!

Although he has not yet reached his peak form, he can not be underestimated!

Zhou Si paid full attention to Harden's every move and constantly adjusted his center of gravity!

Looking at Zhou Si, who was facing a formidable enemy, Harden suddenly grinned and jumped to the left and back as quickly as a cheetah!

Zhou Si hurriedly moved over, alarm bells ringing in his heart, it’s coming!!!

Harden’s trick: step-back three-pointer!

Harden's movements were completed in one go, except for a small pause when he lifted the basketball!

He's reading Zhou's defense!

Harden's step back can not only receive three-point shots, but also cause three-point fouls!

Unlike Kobe and McGrady who like to shoot backwards from a distance, Harden's shooting action is forward leaning.

So as long as you stick too close, it will be a foul if you are not careful!

Do you think you can only go inside when it comes to touching porcelain?

too naive!

Therefore, defending Harden must not be too close or too far!

Degree is important!

After feeling the distance between him and Zhou Si, Harden jumped high, took aim and pushed the basketball out with his left hand!

Morey and Zhou Hei clenched their fists fiercely!

After such a beautiful defense, I must score!

Harden, who was flying in the air, looked at the basketball spinning out with confidence in his eyes!

He feels very good when shooting this ball, it will definitely go in!

But he hadn't been happy for long before his pupils contracted rapidly!

"Snapped!"

A red and black figure soared high into the sky like a rocket, and then directly fanned the basketball towards the center circle!

Harden was stunned after landing, his eyes filled with disbelief!

Because this move of his has never been blocked before!

Even his once-talented eldest brother Durant, the long-armed monster, couldn't get a head-on shot!

Although Harden has always been a floor-player, his physical fitness is actually very good, and his physical test data is better than "The Flash" Wade!

His shooting release point is very high, combined with his abnormal upper body strength, core strength, lower body strength and understanding of the defensive player's mentality, skilled skills, and arbitrary rhythm changes, all of which add up to his step-back three-pointer.

It’s almost impossible to get hit from the front!

After being stunned for a moment, Harden gritted his teeth and chased after the culprit!

Farke, congratulations on irritating Mr. Harden!

Harden, who was sprinting with all his strength, was very fast. Even Zhou Si couldn't open the distance!

Feeling Harden's pursuit, the corners of Zhou Si's mouth slightly raised. It is indeed an NBA where Superman is flying all over the sky!
To be continued...