"Where is your defense?"

On the Houston Rockets' bench, D'Antoni was very angry and cursed at the few people on the court just now.

Even Chris Paul was not spared.

After the timeout, Chris Paul was replaced and James Harden returned to the court.

For James Harden, in the face of the situation where the team is 10 points behind, he is not in the mood to gloat the outside team Chris Paul, and finding a way to recover the gap is the key.

And the news he was very good to him was that Jiang Hao was finally replaced and rested on the Mavericks side.

The one who replaced Jiang Hao was Luka Doncic.

Before playing, Rick Carlisle only gave Doncic one order, which was to slow down the pace as much as possible and not to play fast attacks with the Rockets.

Because the whole world knows that playing fast breaks, few teams can compete with the Houston Rockets.

Luka Doncic is a player with a very high ball quotient, so even if Rick Carlisle doesn't remind him, he knows how to play when the team leads by more than 10 points.

However, he is a first-year rookie after all, and he is not Jiang Hao. Even though he has suppressed the rhythm of the game as much as possible, he still fell into a disadvantage in the collision with James Harden.

In the following period of the second quarter, when Jiang Hao was no longer on the court, the Mavericks' lead was quickly lost.

So, the final result of the first two quarters is 5962!

The Mavericks, who play at home, are temporarily behind the Houston Rockets.

For home fans, it feels a pity to see this score.

But from another perspective, there is nothing you can do about it. You can never let Jiang Hao stay on the court without resting, and you can't expect the team to be able to achieve all-round level when facing a strong team like the Houston Rockets.

The only hope that everyone can hold is Luka Doncic, a rookie who seems to have the opportunity to create surprises, can grow faster.

"If Luka Doncic's growth rate this season can keep up with the bayonets of last season, then the Mavericks this season will definitely be the most powerful contender for the championship."

Sir Charles said.

"That's impossible. Rookies like the Bayonet may not appear in NBA history. I admit that Luka Doncic is a good seedling, but it is obvious that the Mavericks need to be patient with him. This is also the reason why the Mavericks are the best time to compete for the championship next season."

Shaq O'Neal immediately stood up to object.

"Of course, for the Mavericks this season, they still have a chance to compete for the championship."

Shaq O'Neal said seriously.

"You mean the mid-season deal? DeAndrew Jordan?" Kenny Smith immediately took over the conversation.

"This is just one thing. DeAndrew Jordan does lack dominance on the offensive end. Trading him will be a way to improve the inside, but his defense and rebounding are crucial to the Mavericks, and it's hard for you to find a quality inside mid-season, so it's just a way."

Shake O'Neal did not affirm Kenny Smith's statement or completely deny it.

"In fact, for the Mavericks, if the bayonet can further evolve, I mean, if his entire regular season state can reach his level of playoffs last season, then the Mavericks may not really be unable to attack the championship."

Shake O'Neal's remarks made Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith laugh.

Obviously, they agree with Shake O'Neal's remarks, but at the same time they feel that it is not easy for the bayonet, because in their subconscious, the bayonet is really just a sophomore rookie.

"If that's true, it's not good news for Morey."

Charles Barkley made fun of Morey because he clearly remembered that the Bayonets averaged nearly 30 points per game last season.

In the Mavericks locker room, as the team leader, Jiang Hao gathered everyone together, and he did not talk about the tactics of the second half.

Instead, I tell you that after tonight's game, he will invite everyone to dinner.

The teammates immediately whistled, and it was great to be able to get Jiang Hao's invitation.

Rick Carlisle in the corner nodded slightly. He felt that Jiang Hao was really amazing, and he was quickly becoming a qualified leader.

Jiang Hao's actions at this moment reminded him of the Dallas Mavericks that season he once won the championship.

That season, although Dirk Nowitzki, as the team leader, was more mature than Jiang Hao at this moment and was able to control a team, their construction of the team atmosphere was similar.

"This kid will be a great leader, and before that, we only know how tough and talented he was on the court, but now he is far better than what we have seen."

Even Dirknowski had to praise Jiang Hao to Rick Carlisle at this time.

In fact, the Mavericks' overall strength this season is really not bad. In addition to their top combat power, they look a bit thin, other role players or substitutes can definitely rank in the top five in the league in offense and defense.

This is exactly why they were ranked fifth in the strength list before the start of the new season.

But everyone knows that paper strength is one thing, and how to transform paper strength into combat power is another thing.

For Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, this is definitely a challenge. If he can do it before the end of the regular season, then the Mavericks will become a real strong team.

Now, as the team leader, Jiang Hao's actions are undoubtedly helping him achieve this goal as soon as possible.

"He is making the locker room stable, and this child is making rapid progress, and everyone is further recognizing his strength in an all-round way."

Rick Carlisle is also deeply touched by this.

Take DeAndrew Jordan as an example. When this black guy first came to the team, he not only sneered at rookie Luka Doncic.

Even if I am convinced by Jiang Hao, there are some factors that are dissatisfied with each other.

Not only did he, Jiang Hao himself, also knew this.

However, through several preseason games and usual training, Jiang Hao gradually began to change his attitude.

To this day, Rick Carlisle dare not say that DeAndrew Jordan is 100% convinced by Jiang Hao, but at least, he showed his dependence on Jiang Hao on the court, which is undoubtedly very important.

In addition, DeAndrew Jordan's attitude towards rookie Luka Doncic is also changing. The rookie is very clear that Jiang Hao takes good care of Doncic.
Chapter completed!