After walking into Madison Garden Arena, the Knicks fans at the scene had already started shouting crazily.

As the Knicks want to tie the record for the most consecutive wins in history, they are the strongest opponents among the remaining teams.

The Houston Rockets deserve the respect these Knicks fans have for them.

The more difficult the opponent is, the more fans will cheer for the team they support.

Han Ning had a little chat with the Rockets players.

Then the Rockets players continued their pre-game warm-ups.

Han Ning knows these Rockets players very well.

They will not behave in any way just because they have a good relationship with them.

On the contrary, his presence will make the Houston Rockets players try their best to win.

This is the greatest respect they have for themselves.

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"beep!"

Soon, the whistle sounded to start the game.

Dayao failed to grab the ball in a jump ball battle with Kevin Cato.

The Houston Rockets got the opportunity to attack first.

Francis dribbled to the frontcourt.

Facing Allen Iverson's defense, Francis reached out and made a few gestures to direct his Rockets teammates to move.

Without hesitation, Francis started to speed up and rushed towards the left side.

Allen Iverson hurriedly stepped forward to defend.

But soon, Allen Iverson felt someone bump into his right side.

Turning around, he saw that it was Dazhi who was setting a pick-and-roll for Francis.

Allen Iverson immediately wanted to bypass Dazhi and continue to pursue Francis.

Francis, who successfully used Dazhi's pick-and-roll to get rid of Allen Iverson, did not rush inside to try to cause damage.

He actually knows very well how dominant the Knicks' interior combination is.

Rushing inside to try to cause damage is not the best option.

So, when Allen Iverson bypassed Dazhi and caught up with Francis, he continued to defend.

Francis made a direct pass without looking back, and threw the basketball into the hands of Dazhi who was standing firm outside the three-point line behind him.

After receiving the pass from Francis, Dazhi faced the basket.

While Kurt Thomas, who was supposed to be guarding him, was still a little distance away from him, he directly took off and shot.

"Whoosh!"

Scored three points.

Houston Rockets lead by 3 points!

Although this was just a three-pointer, it made Han Ning frown.

From this attack, Han Ning discovered many problems.

Of course, it's not the Rockets or the Knicks that have any offensive or defensive problems.

It's about the strengths and weaknesses of the two teams in this game.

The Rockets players now have a deeper and deeper understanding.

You can see that from Francis' pass just now.

After three years of cooperation, the tacit understanding between the first few players of the Rockets is really high.

Moreover, Da Zhi has also made great progress!

Now, Da Zhi's shooting speed is getting faster and faster, and his timing of shooting is becoming more and more sophisticated.

In the past, when Da Zhi was selected into the All-Star lineup, many people might have disputed it.

But if Da Zhi is selected into the All-Star lineup this year, Han Ning feels that he will definitely be worthy of his name.

When I think about it, I have changed the fate of Dayao and Dazhi, so that they can now achieve such outstanding results in this league.

Han Ning felt an indescribable joy in her heart.

However, the stronger Da Zhi is now, the greater the threat to the Knicks.

Knicks offense.

After Allen Iverson dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, he reached out and called a pick-and-roll towards Yao.

Then he looked at Francis in front of him with a provocative look.

Are you the only one who has teammates to cooperate with?!

Me too!

Dayao soon came to the high post to initiate a pick-and-roll.

Subsequently, Allen Iverson used Dayao's pick-and-roll to get rid of Francis' defense.

Francis didn't dare switch defenses with Kevin Cato.

With Yao's height, facing his defense, there is basically no difference between trying to shoot and having no one to defend him.

I can only bite the bullet and continue to chase Allen Iverson.

However, Allen Iverson seems to be interested in fighting Francis.

It seems like you just want to tell him that whatever you can do, he can do the same.

Just throw the basketball back in your hand.

Dayao reached out to catch the pass from Allen Iverson.

Then, before Kevin Cato had time to defend himself, he shot directly.

"Whoosh!"

Two points scored!

Originally, this could have been a three-pointer.

However, Yao's right toe stepped on the three-point line a little bit.

Therefore, it can still only be regarded as a two-pointer.

The Knicks narrowed the point difference to 1 point.

Immediately afterwards, the Rockets continued to attack.

As before, before the Knicks' new defensive tactical system has been fully mastered by the Knicks' starting lineup, it is indeed difficult for the Knicks to compete with the Rockets' offensive firepower.

However, fortunately, nearly half of the season has passed.

The Knicks' starting lineup has learned how to use the new defensive tactical system.

There are just some gaps in terms of tacit understanding and proficiency.

However, it is still very effective when used against the Rockets.

When the first quarter ended, the score between the two teams had reached 27 to 24.

The Houston Rockets lead by 3 points.

This difference is very small.

Whether they are Knicks fans or Rockets fans, when they see this score, they are full of confidence in the team they support.

I believe that the team I support will definitely win the game.

Only Han Ning's expression became more and more serious.

He knows very well that if the Knicks want to defeat the Rockets at this time, there is no chance!

On the contrary, the chances are not small!

However, this is when the Knicks players are in normal physical and mental condition.

Now, the team has experienced so many consecutive winning games.

My body is already very tired.

Mentally, I was even more exhausted.

At the beginning of the game, everything was fine.

If it comes to the third or fourth quarter of the game, when the Knicks players' physical strength reaches the bottom.

The Rockets can launch an offensive in one fell swoop and find a way to directly take down the Knicks.

After all, although the Rockets are very strong this season, they do not have as many winning streaks as the Knicks.
Chapter completed!