Chapter 375 - Won the game with a total score of three: two
The second quarter ended quickly, the Rockets did not set off any storms, their chasing momentum was interrupted, plus the second quarter time is not much, it is difficult to set off another wave of offensive.
When the first half ended, the score was 62:49, the Timberwolves led by 1 point.
Returning to the locker room, the Timberwolves surrounded Ning Yi. Adelman brought the team doctor in and checked Ning Yi to make sure that there was no problem. Everyone was relieved and the atmosphere was active.
“It’s still quite powerful, only to get 8 points after going up for a while.”
“There is also a rebound and an assist.”
“Yes, it’s 8 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist. Gee, efficiency is too high, but three minutes.”
Although Ning Yi was replaced after only three minutes of play, his role was critical, scoring 8 points, plus 1 rebound, and 1 assist, which contained the Rockets’ chasing points and helped the Timberwolves stabilize the situation.
If it weren’t for Ning Yi to go up, the Rockets are going crazy. I’m afraid the Timberwolves will be able to lead at this time, I am afraid it is between three and five points.
Thirty-five points and ten points, this is a huge difference.
“Ning Yi played very well, but you can’t be slack.” Adelman was also in a good mood, deliberately sullen, reminding everyone: “It’s still up to you in the second half. Ning hasn’t fully recovered. Not good.”
“Yes.”
“Relax, coach.”
Everyone answered.
We still have to fight seriously in the future, after all, although the score difference of a dozen points is quite a lot, it is not enough to defeat the Rockets. However, Ning Yi has not fully recovered, but everyone does not see it that way. He scored 8 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist in 3 minutes. Such a performance is called not fully recovered. If it is fully recovered, how strong should it be? ?
In the eyes of everyone, Ning Yi has obviously recovered.
Ning Yi just smiled, not much to say, if the team needs it, he will still attend, but if it is not necessary, he will not take the initiative to ask. Others don’t know, but he is very clear himself. His injury is almost healed, but the competitive state has not yet fully recovered. All he recovers is a shot.
In the past three minutes, Ning Yi scored a total of 8 points, of which 5 points were directly from the shot. After that, the latter was a layup and successfully scored 2+1.
So speaking, the reason why Ning Yi is so efficient is to rely on a good shot, but if the time is long, the opponent will definitely defend against this point, and will not let him easily shoot outside. Once the other party forced Ning Yi to break through, he will be exposed that his condition has not yet recovered.
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The second half begins.
The strength of the Timberwolves in the first half, the fans were particularly excited and very excited. At the beginning of the second half, the home fans shouted loudly. Some people shouted Ning Yi’s name, hoping he could play.
It’s a pity that Ning Yi didn’t play. The Timberwolves are Dion, Love, Brewer, Martin, and Jack, which are almost all main forces, but Rubio is replaced by Jack.
Rubio played longer in the second quarter, and Adelman gave him a proper break.
The Rockets have a total of nine rotations, plus a dozen points behind, so at the beginning of the second half, McHale still took Howard, Jones, Ariza, Harden, Terry this lineup.
Alternating the top and bottom half is a key node, and McHale hopes that they can use this opportunity to set off a counterattack and catch up with the score.
But McHale was disappointed again.
Although Ning Yi didn’t play, the Timberwolves have been developed. Every player plays well, especially Love. He has a strong scoring ability and can score inside and outside, which makes the Rockets helpless.
In addition, Martin, Brewer, and Dion can also assist Love.
Rubio didn’t make it, but Jack performed well today. After going up in the third quarter, he made two three-pointers one after another, making McHale’s face slightly change and had to call a timeout.
When the timeout came back, Harden scored consecutively, leading the Rockets to set off a counterattack, and even once narrowed the point difference to 7 points.
But then Adelman called a timeout adjustment, the opponent said: “We must keep our lead and fight the opponent’s counterattack, I will not let Ning Shang, you have to rely on yourself. Remember, each of you Everyone must play and score, understand?”
“Understood.” The people responded in unison, in unison.
Adelman waved his hand: “Come on.”
This time Adelman didn’t let Ning Yi go up. He couldn’t count on Ning Yi as soon as he encountered a problem. It didn’t mean that he couldn’t do this, nor that Ning Yi couldn’t count on it.
Adelman feels that it is still necessary to reduce this drawback as much as possible, otherwise the initiative of other players will be lost, and each one will only become a mediocre, what use is it?
In the end, Ning Yi was not in the first three games. The Timberwolves were already used to it, so even though Ning Yi didn’t play, they still stabilized the situation and knocked out the Rockets offensive.
This wave of offensive was knocked out, McHale knew that at least this quarter was hopeless to catch up with the score.
When the third quarter ended, the Timberwolves also led by 10 points.
In the fourth quarter, both sides have a good understanding, only sent a rotation lineup, the Timberwolves Adelman did not intend to let Ning Yi, so they have to let Lefu, Rubio and other people have a rest, and the Timberwolves The bench is already very strong, there are many people available, even if the players are not up, the problem is not big.
The Rockets are because there are too few rotations, and they have been lagging behind. Harden, Howard, Ariza and others have played too long. If they want to launch the final counterattack in the last few minutes of this quarter, they must be restored. physical strength.
In a flash, a few minutes passed.
At this time, McHale successively replaced the main players and launched the final counterattack.
Ning Yi’s heart is about to move~www.mtlnovel.com~ But after watching it for a while, he knew that he had no chance to get on. Harden missed three consecutive points. Howard scored two goals, but it was only a lot of money, but time was not waiting People, with the passage of time, the point difference is still more than 10 points, the Rockets want to make a comeback, hope is slim.
In the last two minutes of the fourth quarter, the Timberwolves still led 11 points.
“No suspense.”
“This game won.”
In the auditorium, the home fans relaxed.
Some Rockets fans are sad. This game is crucial. If the Rockets win, they will directly eliminate the Timberwolves 4:1 and enter the Western Conference.
But I lost.
As a result, it is hard to tell who will die in this series.
After all, Ning Yi has come back. Today he only played three minutes, but the next game will definitely increase playing time. Even if it doesn’t increase, as long as he is there, he can’t say that the Rockets can beat the Timberwolves.