By the time the midfield news was broadcast, half of the time had passed in the third quarter.

Fortunately, the score difference between the two sides is still not big, and the Rockets temporarily led the Timberwolves by 3 points.

"The Rockets' defensive intensity in the second half is still continuing, and the Timberwolves' outside shooting rate has dropped very seriously. They made three outside shots in this quarter, including Li Rong's three-pointer, but they didn't score." Yu Jia briefly introduced the situation on the court.

"The Rockets' outside touch in this quarter, McGrady, Bathir and Alstom made a three-pointer," said Zhang Weiping. "The Timberwolves' outside defense is still almost there. Brewer is still a little thin. It's too physically disadvantaged to prevent McGrady from being able to keep up with Gomez's footsteps, so the Rockets made the breakout."

"However, Yao Ming still did not get much chance to play mobile phones. He only made one move in this quarter, freed two baskets, scored one, and only scored 3 points. Currently, he only scored 11 points and 5 rebounds in the game." Yu Jia said.

"Yes, Jefferson's round-trip brought great difficulties to Yao Ming, and Li Rong was not vague. Yao Ming let go of Scola when he got the ball," Zhang Weiping analyzed, "But, the Timberwolves' defense was losing focus and focused all his energy on Yao Ming, so the Rockets' outside line opened in this quarter."

After the third quarter, the Timberwolves were already 6 points behind the Rockets.

McHale sat in the seat behind the bench, holding his chin with one hand, and fell into deep thought.

This team built with Li Rong and Jefferson as the skeleton has gradually shown its prototype. The junk contracts signed by the team in the offseason will be almost cleaned up. Maybe next year it will be time to return to the playoffs.

Thinking of this, McHale was surprised himself. In the team's original plan, it would be good to be able to return to the playoffs within three years.

However, Li Rong's outstanding performance has greatly advanced the process. Even if the team signs earlier, there will be hope for a return to the playoffs this season.

But it's too late to say anything now, so he still set his sights on this summer's offseason.

The task I need is of course to renew Jefferson. At present, this is not difficult. The team has plenty of salary space and can offer him a contract renewal of tens of millions.

Of course, Jefferson also has some shortcomings, such as his figure and athletic ability are not enough to protect the basket, and he is basically powerless when facing James and Wade's top breakthrough masters.

But his low post offense is already the top in the league, and the team needs to introduce a inside partner who can protect the basket specifically for him.

Li Rong's playing against power forward is just a temporary measure, and his height is more dislocation advantage in the number three position.

The introduced inside line should be able to pull to the outside to shoot, so that the team's dual core role can be maximized.

New defenders are also needed to be introduced on the outside. Brewer has good defensive ability, but he still lacks confrontation. He has no choice but to meet a strong outside scorer.

The point guard position also needs to be strengthened. Fuye has played well in these games, but it is still difficult to solve the problem that the team lacks the ability of the organizer after Li Rong's exit.

It is best to introduce a point guard who has both the outside defense and certain independent offensive ability. In this way, Li Rong's burden will be much lighter.

...

The game on the court has entered the last five minutes, and the Timberwolves are still 5 points behind their opponents.

Al Jefferson has scored 30 points and 15 rebounds in three quarters, but this is not enough to help the team win.

It's time for me to stand up, Li Rong thought silently.

Li Rong didn't score much in the second and third quarters. The Rockets have gradually relaxed their defense against him and turned to Jefferson, who is in the inside.

Jefferson was surrounded by many people and narrowly divided the ball out. A short shot gap appeared in front of Li Rong.

He raised the ball from his chest to the top of his head, staring at the basket with firm eyes.

Bathir's assisting defense was very fast, and he had already arrived in front of him. He stretched out his palm to block Li Rong's shooting sight.

This is his unique skill, eye-covering defense.

However, Li Rong quickly retracted the ball, moved sideways and avoided Bathir's rest defense, and entered the inside with the basketball.

Bathir didn't expect his shooting fake moves to be so realistic, and his heart sank.

Jefferson saw Li Rong's breakthrough move and tangled Yao Ming behind him, preventing him from going over to make up for defense.

Seeing this, Scola stood smartly at the basket. If Li Rong's goal does not drop, he may get an offensive foul.

Li Rong, who was stepping into the goal line, had already realized his intentions. He immediately chose to take a step to the right and bypassed Scola who was standing at the basket.

Yao Ming's defense arrived in time. As long as Li Rong chose to attack the basket, he would probably get a big hat.

However, he changed his steps again at the basket and took another step to the left. At the same time, his body soared into the air. He leaned slightly under the basket and changed the ball to his left hand. His fingertips trembled slightly, throwing the ball from the other side toward the top of the basket.

Before he could see the result of the ball, he fell heavily to the ground, and the whistle of the bottom line referee also came from his ears.

Li Rong lay on the floor, looked up and saw countless camera lenses outside the bottom line pointing at him, and the flash sounded.

Jefferson and Brewer ran over quickly and pulled him from the ground one left and one right.

The audience also heard the sound of tsunamis roaring and tsunamis.

Judging from their reaction, this goal should have been scored.

"So beautiful!" Yu Jia said excitedly, "Li Rong first used a fake shooting action to trick Bathir, and then European steps avoided the defense of Yao Ming and Scola, and changed hands in the air to score the ball, which also caused Yao Ming to foul."

"This ball has a bit of a home whistle," said Zhang Weiping. "The two did have a contact in the air, but Yao Ming didn't have much strength. This ball can be blown or not, but after all, the Timberwolves are at home, and Li Rong's goal is indeed beautiful."

"Li Rong stood on the free throw line and steadily made the ball into the ball, leaving only two points left." Yu Jiajie said.

"The Rockets can't panic. They hand the ball to Yao Ming. He is the one who has the greatest grasp now."

As soon as Zhang Weiping finished speaking, he saw McGrady breaking into the inside with the ball, and a trolley in the air brought the ball into the basket.

It is worthy of being a man who stabbed Pierce 13 times in 35 seconds. Li Rong's assisted defense under the basket was completely ignored by this man.
Chapter completed!