Yao Ming's "provocation" and Artest's provocation successfully angered O'Neal Jr. At the press conference the next day before the game, he spoke directly to the media: "I will let the No. 1 pick this year know that the NBA is not as simple as he thought!"

These words made the reporter who interviewed him suddenly lit up.

Let’s not talk about anything else, so you should not worry about writing what to write for your manuscript tonight!

Moreover, these reporters really did not bother to watch the fun. After interviewing O'Neal, they ran to tell Yao Ming what he said.

After Yao Ming found out, he smiled bitterly. Although he had expected this result, he felt a little numb when he thought of using this "thin body" to face the peak O'Neal who was fully fired.

But now when facing the reporter, he couldn't say anything like "This is a misunderstanding". If this is said, these reporters would definitely think he was timid!

His identity is destined to be afraid of being called a timid by reporters.

So: "I will let him know why I became the No. 1 pick in the NBA!"

Let the storm come more violently!

This was soon heard by Ron Artest, the "microphone" of Little O'Neal, who was changing his shoes. When he heard this, he smashed his shoes directly: "tmd!"

Too much bullying!

Artest was even happier, he wanted to see O'Neal's angry look: he would say hello to the new Chinese guy if he said anything later.

It's so intriguing!

Yao Ming didn't know that O'Neal was so angry that he had thrown his shoes. He was feeling the strong booing on the road.

After all, it was the away game of a strong team, which was completely different from the sporadic booing and even cheers encountered at the Cleveland Speed ​​Loan Arena. This time, as soon as the Pacers' home court, Conseco Arena, everyone in the Rockets were surrounded by booing.

Especially Yao Ming, because of his "provocation" O'Neal, he was greatly booed, much bigger than the booed Francis and Mobri.

Mobri patted Yao Ming on the shoulder again: "Man, you are really popular!" Being able to be booed by away fans is actually an honor. After all, if you are not famous at all, away fans are really too lazy to boo you.

Yao Ming laughed and spread his hands. He didn't say anything more on this topic. He quickly sorted out his equipment and went straight to warm up. He had to seize this last time and warm up!

Soon, everyone in the Pacers also began to enter the field.

Little O'Neal originally looked like a fierce look, but now he had a gloomy expression when he entered the venue, which looked even more like "everyone owes him three million but has not paid it back". Everyone knows that this guy is in a bad mood today, so he has to stay away from him.

As for the person who provoked him... it's going to be unlucky!

At ESPN Studio, Bill Walton saw Jermaine's appearance when he entered the venue and immediately said, "It seems that Jermaine will play very seriously tonight!"

"There is no way not to be serious. The newcomers are so provocative!" Drexler next to him continued, "Tonight's Pacers, uh..."

What Drexler originally wanted to say was that the Pacers would definitely play very seriously tonight and teach the newcomer Yao a lesson.

But when he saw Artest walking towards Yao Ming with a smile, his words stopped immediately.

This is a wrong style!

Drexler was a little stunned. Yao Ming looked at Artest who walked up to him and smiled and showed his white teeth in front of him. He also didn't understand why this guy came to say hello to him.

They had no intersection before 2009!

"Man, you have the courage to be so tough. I like guys like you. I hope you can perform well tonight!"

Artest said with a smile, then turned around and left, leaving Yao Ming alone and continued to be stunned.

I hope I have a good performance, isn’t it just that I hope I beat Jermaine O’Neal? Does this guy have such a big opinion on O’Neal Jr.? No, why haven’t I heard of them having conflicts before?

Yao Ming was a little confused, but he suddenly realized: No, I care what this guy is thinking about?

This guy can break Jordan's ribs in the training camp organized by Jordan. His brain circuit is not something that ordinary people can understand. If he has this skill, he will have abnormal brain circuits. He might as well shoot two more balls and turn his hands on it!

"This kid's touch is indeed soft!" Bill Walton was observing Yao Ming. This was his first time explaining Yao Ming's game, but it was not his first time watching Yao Ming's game. He watched the Rockets' game against the Mavericks before, and after the game, he also gave Yao Ming a high evaluation.

Drexler nodded: "Well, it's pretty good."

But he was not too surprised. The soft touch is a major feature of these international insiders. Not to mention the distant future, just talk about Paul Gasol of the Grizzlies and Dirk Nowitzki of the Mavericks. The soft touch is something that most American insiders cannot compare with!

I'll be surprised if I've seen it...

After watching for a while, Bill Walton suddenly asked, "Man, do you think he can get 20 plus 10 in this game?"

Drexler is not optimistic: "This is a bit difficult, right? The Pacers' inside defense ability is not comparable to that of the Mavericks or the Cavaliers!"

"Is that?" Bill Walton muttered, not agreeing with Drexler's point of view.

Want to bet?

Drexler subconsciously wanted to say this, and suddenly the scene of Barkley kissing the donkey's butt appeared in his mind. He immediately shut up. He didn't want to make a comeback on this newcomer...

Finally he said, "You will know if you keep reading!"

With the "beep", the game officially began.

Pacers starting lineup: Jamal Tinsley, Reggie Miller in the second position, Ron Artest in the third position, Brad Miller in the fourth position, Jermaine O'Neal in the fifth position;

The Rockets still had the original starting lineup, and Yao Ming was still sitting on the bench, but Tom used Jim Jackson tonight to put James Posey who had been using before off the court.

James Posey is not the "champion puzzle" of the Heat later. His offensive methods are basically layups and he has not yet developed a three-pointer.

Such players are Ron Artest's favorite defense.

He likes physical confrontation.

Instead of using James Posey, it is better to use Jim Jackson. This guy has good running ability without the ball and three-point ability. He can be used as an off-ball running pitcher who Artest is not very good at defending.

As for defending Artest... Although Jim Jackson can't stand it, James Posey can't stand it either. It's really hard to find a third position to resist Artest during this period.

Anyway, by weighing the trade-offs, Jim Jackson is more suitable for tonight's starting lineup.

There is no reason why Tom is so cautious about the Pacers. This team is indeed very strong, especially their defense, which can be said to be at the top of the NBA.

This is also why Tom chose Jim in the third position.

To fight the Pacers, you must have a lineup with multiple offensive points to fight!

But the Pacers' starting defense intensity was obviously much stronger than Tom expected. Jim could not make the Rockets' offense have a big impact on the Pacers' "Iron Shield" defense! When the first quarter was more than 4 minutes, the Rockets' scoring was barely over 10 points.

Whether it is Frances or Mobri, it is not easy to score points on the Pacers' starting lineup, let alone the rest of the team.

When the first quarter reached 5 minutes and 4 seconds, the Pacers easily opened the score difference of 6 points.

"No, you must create damage in the inside, otherwise the Pacers' entire defense line can be unscrupulously spread out, and Cartino and Steve will only be more difficult to play!"

Seeing this, Thibodeau reminded him.
Chapter completed!