After returning to the court, when the Spurs players saw that the Rockets actually replaced most of the main lineup and placed three substitute players who did not often play on weekdays, they were very surprised.

Popovich also frowned while standing on the sidelines, unable to understand what Han Ning wanted to do in this action.

Could it be that Duncan is in such a good state that he plans to give up this game?!

It shouldn't be!

Popovich doesn't believe Han Ning will give up a game so easily.

There must be some sinister trick he hadn't thought of yet.

On the court, the Spurs are preparing to attack.

After Tony Parker dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, he once again passed the basketball in his hand to Duncan.

The one responsible for defending Duncan was Morris Taylor who was just replaced.

Although Duncan couldn't understand why the Rockets substitution was for, he did not hesitate at all in his hand.

He pushed his back to the basket one after another.

Then he suddenly turned around and held the ball high with both hands.

Gently swipe your right hand.

Duncan's heart suddenly felt much more relaxed.

He could feel that the touch of his shot was very good.

However, the next second, a loud noise began.

"Bang!"

Maurice Taylor slapped Duncan directly on the arm.

Han Ning couldn't help but shrink his neck when he heard this sound.

Good guy.

I made you foul, but I didn’t let you do that hard!

A red palm print that was clearly visible to the naked eye appeared on Duncan's right arm.

It is conceivable how much effort Morris Taylor used to slap this time.

The expression on Duncan's face was a little ferocious.

Holding his right arm, he slowly squatted down, and twitched his body silently.

Many people present couldn't help but take a breath.

The sound of the slap directly covered the sound of the basketball entering the net.

"Beep!!!" The referee's whistle rang out.

First-degree malicious foul!

This foul is obvious. Even at the Rockets' home court, the referee cannot have any shelter.

Just kidding, who can't hear such a loud slap?!

If this is a normal foul, the referee will probably be able to kill the Spurs fans.

However, Morris Taylor just slapped Duncan in the arm, so if he was to death, he would be a first-level malicious foul.

In the China broadcast room, Zhang Weiping and Su Dong couldn't help but look at each other.

Obviously, neither of them knew how to explain Morris Taylor's behavior.

Su Dong's expression was a little nervous, and he kept signaling Zhang Weiping with his eyes.

Director Zhang, aren’t you the one who can find the most rationality?!

Hurry up! It’s time for you to show off!

Zhang Weiping hurriedly glared back and said nothing.

Then he adjusted his thoughts a little.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he quickly said, "The Rockets' playing style is reasonable!"

Hearing this, the Chinese fans who were watching this game were stunned.

This malicious foul is reasonable?!

Is this a bit irritating?!

Zhang Weiping said slowly: "Duncan is in good shape today. If you want to cool down his condition, foul is a good choice."

"Just use fouls to interrupt Duncan's offense and affect his feel. Then the Rockets can regain control of the game."

"As for the malicious foul that Morris Taylor just now, he probably used too much force."

"But this shark-cutting tactic is reasonable for Duncan!"

After hearing Zhang Weiping's words, Su Dong couldn't help but twitch.

Your rationality... isn't it too much?!

However, after hearing Zhang Weiping's explanation, the Chinese fans laughed.

Actually, no one would care about the foul that Morris Taylor just now.

After all, I just slapped the arm, and I was a little strong.

It's not about malicious fouls such as giving someone an elbow or foot padding.

It's tolerant.

So it did not arouse the disgust in the hearts of most Chinese fans.

Instead, I hope to see Duncan cool down and the Rockets can win this game smoothly.

Of course, the fans of the Spurs and Duncan are probably a little unhappy.

The reason why the two commentators, Zhang Weiping and Su Dong, feel a little embarrassed is that Han Ning is from Chinese.

Judging from the Chinese thinking concept, this kind of foul is very bad.

It is easy to be criticized by public opinion.

So both of them wanted to explain Han Ning and try not to have any bad consequences.

But in NBA, the situation is very different.

Barkley and Smith sat in the live commentary seat. Seeing the scene in front of him, his expression seemed to be very disdainful.

"The strength of the league is really too low now. If it were such fouls, if I was playing basketball, it would not be considered a malicious foul." Barkley said with disdain.

Smith, who was standing by, rarely agreed with Barkley's statement and nodded.

But no matter that, this foul cannot be escaped.

Not only did the goal Duncan just scored as two points.

A foul penalty of two free throws is also required.

Duncan stood on the free throw line, gently rubbed his right forearm, relieved the pain, and took over the basketball thrown by the referee to him.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Drip the ball one after another, adjust the state, raise the basketball with both hands and gently troll it towards the basket.

"Clang!"

The basketball smashed the basket out.

I have to say that although he had a first-degree malicious foul, Maurice Taylor did affect Tim Duncan's touch.

After missing a goal, Duncan obviously prepared for a longer time when he made the second free throw.

However.......

"Clang!"

The basketball hit the basket again.

Han Ning was delighted when he saw this scene.

If he remembers correctly, Tim Duncan's serving percentage was only about 60% in the 2002-2003 seasons and 2003-2004 seasons.

After the feeling was affected, Duncan lost both free throws!

Duncan's expression seemed a little regretful.

Then, it was a throw.

David Robinson stood outside the sideline and prepared to pass the ball.

The Spurs players started running.

Han Ning stood on the sidelines and became a little nervous.

Next, it is time to verify whether his shark-cutting tactics have any effect on Duncan.

If there is no effect, today's game will be even more difficult for the Rockets to play.

Even this round of series will be dragged into the tiebreak.
Chapter completed!