text/Shui Qingqing
Beijing time on July 10th, Rockets 90-88 defeated Thunder . It needs to be pointed out that the team was still trailing 83-86 with 1 minute and 14 seconds left in the game, and then was able to finish In the reversal, the four new stars showed their talents and led the team to achieve a reversal with "3 offense and 1 defense".
Smith led the Rockets to defeat the Thunder with 12+9+4+3
In the first 38 minutes of the game, although both sides had a lead, the Rockets were still very passive. So, with 1 minute and 14 seconds left in the game, as Huo Huo Mgren caused a foul by Yimu and made two free throws. The Rockets were 3 points behind 83-86. At the decisive moment after the timeout, the Rockets' four new stars showed off their power in turn:
1. Yisan's key layup.
Ethan was blocked twice by Holmgren in the second half, but at the critical moment, he showed no mercy.
Ethan's backhand layup
Knicks made a strong breakthrough, attracted the defense and then passed back. Ethan received the ball on the right side and took a step through the Thunder's flanking defense. This time, he did not avoid Holmgren, but gave it to him with all his strength. He was a physical opponent, and then used his right hand to complete a layup, helping the team catch up to 85-86.
Washington made a key throw to overtake
. The team defended the Thunder's offense. In a half-court battle, when the tactics could no longer be executed, Taitai Washington broke through with the ball from the right three-point line and faced Holmgren's defense. He used the stunt of his college career - a high arc throw, the ball hit the net, and the Rockets completed the lead 87-86.
Christopher's winning attack
The whole team defended, Smith immediately called a timeout after falling to the ground to protect the ball, sideline ball , the Knicks found Christopher with a reverse hang. As the core of the current team, Master Ke lived up to expectations and passed the defense to complete the challenge. The Rockets took a three-point lead 89-86. This key goal ensured that the team would not lose in regular time.
Smith's defense sealed the victory.
After that, the two sides started a penalty shootout. Mann's two free throws helped the Thunder chase the score to 88-89; Ethan's two free throws only made one hit. There were 4.1 seconds left in the game. In theory, the Thunder had a tie. It is possible to enter overtime and a three-pointer. The critical moment is as shown in the picture. Facing Kiddy's rapid layup, Smith raised his right arm high to cause interference, and there was no foul. Kiddy's layup ball bounced off the basket. In the fly, Smith's key defense protected the team and sealed the victory.
Let’s look at the Rockets’ final comeback from falling behind 83-86 in 1 minute and 14 seconds. Each of the four new stars contributed, including two breakthroughs by Ethan and Washington, Christopher’s winning layup, and one attack each by the three of them. Smith made the final defense to seal the victory.
In terms of data: Christopher had 19 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists; Ethan had another double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds; Smith had 12 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 blocks; Washington had 9 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.
