Chapter 78 Han Ning Appears! The Rockets Still Have Hope
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"Whoa!"
"Tony Parker scored a three-pointer! The Rockets' run-and-gun tactics were completely restrained by the Spurs!" Smith shouted loudly in the commentary box on the sidelines.
"What a beautiful three-pointer! Taking advantage of the Rockets' fast break before they could get back on defense, Tony Parker directly hit a chasing three-pointer! The Spurs completely crushed the Rockets tactically! Si
After all, Steve Cole is just a player, and he can’t compare with a top head coach like Popovich!”
Smith's words reached the ears of everyone present.
The faces of Rockets fans were very ugly.
Obviously they don't understand why Han Ning didn't show up today.
Instead, let Steve Kerr direct the team to beat the Spurs!
After the second quarter started, the Rockets tried to use bombardment tactics.
However, the Spurs didn't panic at all. They also put on a lineup that could engage in bombardment tactics and went head-to-head with the Rockets.
Use Tim Duncan's personal ability to completely control the inside line in his own hands.
Suddenly, the Rockets fell into an embarrassing situation.
If Yao is replaced to fight Tim Duncan in the paint, there will be no way to implement a run-and-gun tactic.
But without Dayao, Tim Duncan will control the inside line.
Run-and-gun tactics also require a certain amount of internal support.
Unless the Rockets can produce four players with a very stable three-point shooting percentage, just like the future Warriors.
But even the future Warriors are very afraid of inside players with strong post-up ability.
Tim Duncan happens to be such a player.
So the Rockets were once again pushed to the ground and beaten by the Spurs.
Just halfway through the second quarter, the score between the two sides had already reached 45 to 30.
There was a full fifteen-point gap, but the game didn't even finish the first half.
If this continues, the Rockets will definitely face a big defeat today!
The fans in the Toyota Center were very disappointed at this time.
In the Huaxia broadcast room, Zhang Weiping finally breathed a sigh of relief and said in a deep voice: "The Rockets are in less danger today! Even if Han Ning arrives now, I'm afraid it will be difficult to beat the Spurs. The Spurs have already gained momentum today.
The Spurs team like this is very scary! Moreover, it’s already this time, I don’t think Han Ning will show up today.”
Su Dong wanted to refute, but couldn't find any reason.
Han Ning is not on the sidelines, what other excuse can there be?!
Until now, Rockets officials have not given any explanation.
Doug, the general manager of the Rockets, was sitting in his office and finally couldn't help but make a call to Han Ning.
"Hello?! My dear head coach! Can you explain to me, where have you been?!" Doug asked directly after hearing the phone being picked up.
When Han Ning heard Doug yelling on the other side of the phone, his expression was a little ugly.
He already had an overview of the current game situation through the radio.
We also know what kind of situation the team is facing.
A game that was already difficult to play has become even more difficult now!
"Mr. Doug, I don't have time to explain to you now. I'm already at the stadium. Let's wait until the game is over." Han Ning said in a deep voice.
Doug was stunned for a moment when he heard Han Ning say that he had arrived at the stadium, and then said: "You'd better win this game, Mr. Head Coach."
Although Doug was very satisfied with his time working with Han Ning.
But this was the first time he had seen the head coach not attending a team game.
This kind of irresponsible behavior is intolerable to Doug.
Han Ning didn't say anything and hung up the phone directly.
Then he hurriedly opened the door, got out of the car, and ran towards the entrance of the arena.
The staff responsible for security work were stunned the moment they saw Han Ning.
Han Ning wore a suit and rushed directly to the stadium entrance.
The moment his figure appeared at the entrance, he was noticed by many fans.
There was an uproar at the scene.
Han Ning, who disappeared for nearly half the game, finally appeared!
Steve Kerr, Francis and others finally breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Han Ning appear.
The boss is finally here!
When Barkley saw Han Ning's figure, he immediately jumped up from the commentary box and shouted: "Han! It's Han Ning! Han Ning, who disappeared for nearly half the game, finally appeared!"
Popovich, who was on the sidelines, couldn't help but frowned when he saw Han Ning looking a little embarrassed.
To be honest, he was very angry at first.
As the top head coach in the league, he has always been interested in Han Ning. He wants to have a good match today.
But it was almost halfway through the game when Han Ning showed up.
This made Popovich feel that this was Han Ning's disrespect for him.
Therefore, when he saw Han Ning, he couldn't help but snorted coldly, then retracted his gaze and continued to focus on the game in front of him.
In the Huaxia broadcast room, Zhang Weiping suddenly felt that he had a toothache.
Why didn't he say before that Han Ning wouldn't show up when the Rockets were going to lose today?
As soon as he finished speaking, Han Ning appeared?!
He didn't know whether the Rockets could win today, but Han Ning must have a grudge against him.
Otherwise, why do you keep hitting him in the face like this?!
When Su Dong saw Han Ning appear, he was very excited and said hurriedly: "Han Ning is finally here! There is still more than half of the game, and the Rockets still have hope! Rockets fans, don't give up! We still have it.
has hope!"
Han Ning took a deep breath, slowed his breathing, and then called a pause.
The Rockets players walked off the court and looked at Han Ning, feeling suddenly relieved.
In the past, many players and fans believed that the role of the head coach in the NBA was not that big.
After all, many stars can have the ability to determine the direction of the game.
But today Han Ning spent half the game telling everyone that a head coach is also very important to a team!
Francis glanced at Han Ning, then lowered his head guiltily.
He said in a deep voice: "Boss, it's all my fault. I saw you were sleeping soundly, and I didn't want to disturb your rest. I originally thought we could win this game."
Francis' words made Han Ning stunned.
He stared straight at Francis, not knowing what he was feeling.
From a personal emotional point of view, Han Ning was very pleased that Francis was caring about him.
But from the team's perspective, Francis' mentality has drifted.
Even when playing against the Spurs, I feel like I'm a sure winner.
Isn’t this floating? What is it?!
Han Ning sighed lightly and then said: "I will punish you again after the game is over."
After Francis heard Han Ning say that he would punish himself, he felt more at ease.
If Han Ning didn't say anything, he would feel unsure.
Being willing to punish him is actually equivalent to forgiving him.
I'm afraid no one would have thought that with Francis' temperament, he would be so convinced by a coach.
Chapter completed!