After winning the Lakers, the Warriors did not relax. This was a must-win game. No matter how strong Kobe was, could he beat a group of Warriors? After playing against the Lakers, they would go to Houston to deal with the Rockets, which was very popular in recent seasons.

In the history of the NBA, the Rockets have always been a strong team. In the early days, they had strong players like Elvin Hayes, not to mention the chance to stabilize Hakeem Olajuwon, who had the opportunity to stabilize the top three centers in NBA history. Then, there were 50 NBA superstars like Barkley and Drexler. In the past sixty years, this team has left a lot of thick and light marks in NBA history.

However, the team really became famous internationally since the Rockets selected Yao Ming as the No. 1 pick in the draft in 2002.

In terms of strength, Yao Ming has traveled several Chang'an Streets than Olajuwon. Not to mention super insiders like Dameng, in the history of the Rockets, the insider that is stronger and more combat-powered than him has gone to the sea. But compared to influence, these people are incomparable to Yao Ming.

Yao Ming's influence in the international basketball world is not limited to East Asia, nor to Asia. Even if there are countless fans in Europe, America and even Africa, these people do not even know the rules of the NBA, but they know Yao Ming's name.

In addition to pushing the Rockets to the world in terms of fame, Yao Ming also earned a lot of money for this team. Most importantly, his appearance did make up for the gap in strength left by Olajuwon's retirement to the Rockets, and turned the team into a league-strong team again.

In this era known as the "center dusk", Yao Ming's ability is indeed a domineering player in the inside line. Compared with the peak O'Neal, he is of course nothing. But now, as O'Neal, Mooning, and Mutombo, the old group of old powerful centers have grown old, he has successfully taken over the banner of top centers in the league.

Only Yao Ming, the Rockets can only be regarded as a regional strong team, but in 2004 they exchanged Francis for McGrady. After the two top stars in the inside and outside join forces, the team's strength began to rise.

Since the first day of Yao Ming and McGrady joining forces, Rockets fans have been looking forward to the day when they win the championship. However, three seasons have passed, the Rockets have never tasted the taste of the Western Conference championship, let alone the championship. However, this cannot be a reason why the other twenty-nine teams in the league underestimate them. In the regular season, the Rockets are definitely a strong team.

The Warriors are about to play, and this is such a team.

Since the start of this season, the Rockets have played 12 games, with a record of 9 wins and 3 losses, ranking second in the Western Conference. As long as they can win the Warriors this time, they will have the chance to win the No. 1 in the Western Conference. This is undoubtedly a great temptation for the Rockets, which is questioned.

In addition, there are other highlights in this game. Chamberlain rose like a comet in the NBA, and became the new inside overlord of the world basketball world with a speed of shooting lightning. He is now famous in the Chinese world, and there is a continuous discussion about him. Among these discussions, one of the hottest topics is, who is the number one insider in the Chinese basketball world, and that is, who is the number one insider in the Chinese basketball world, and Yao Ming.

In China, of course, Yao Ming has a higher voice. After all, Yao Ming is a super center born and raised in China. Chamberlain is very good, has a strong style of playing and is extroverted. Unfortunately, he is an overseas Chinese, which has reduced him a lot of points in the overall xenophobic Chinese basketball world.

For most Chinese fans, Yao Ming is much stronger than Chamberlain, who has excellent defense, but the fans have killed him and are called an offensive idiot, at most Mutombo is second. Now Uncle Mu is serving Yao Ming as a substitute for the Rockets. Is there any question about who is stronger and who is weak?

However, no matter how fierce the debate is or how strong the evidence is, these are all false. If you want to truly know who is the number one center with Chamberlain, you have to let the two play real guns and ammunition on the court. This opportunity finally came. On November 26, 2007, the Warriors went to Houston to challenge the Rockets at the Toyota Center.

The appeal of this game to fans is far from comparable to the Bucks and Warriors who were hyped in the last NBA. First of all, the Bucks' bottom is incomparable to the Rockets. The Rockets and Warriors are ranked first and second in the Western Conference. Even without the dispute between Yao Ming and Chamberlain, this event that is most important in the Western Conference is destined to be exciting.

Secondly, Yao Ming, who is famous all over the world, is not comparable to Yi Jianlian's rookie. Compared with Chamberlain and Yi Jianlian, there is absolutely no comparison. Both sides are not the same level of opponents. Yao Ming is different. Yao Ming is now vaguely the style of the league's number one center. If Chamberlain wants to dominate the league's penalty area, he has to defeat Yao Ming with his own hands and overcome this hurdle.

At 7 o'clock in the evening, the Warriors players appeared. In this game, Chamberlain was ranked last. It was from now on that the Warriors told fans around the world that Chamberlain was their team-building core and their stadium leader.

The Rockets' football market is still very popular, and Warriors players are not welcome here. Louis, Ellis, and Azubuke are booed when they appear, especially the bad guys such as Barnes, Harrington and Jackson, who are even more scolded.

Chamberlain thought that as the core of the Rockets opponent, he would definitely be scolded even worse. Besides, his reputation in the league may not be better than Jackson, and Barnes is better. He elbowed Bowen and angrily pushed Boozer in the fans' impression.

But when Chamberlain appeared, he was shocked to find that not only was he not boycotted, but was warmly welcomed. His Warriors Zero jersey was everywhere, with blue away jerseys like sea and white home jersey like clouds. The waves in the center of Toyota are now rolling, white clouds are surging, and his fans are everywhere.

Thanks to this hype about the Chinese No. 1 center derby battle, a large number of Chinese fans flocked to the Toyota Center. In the Chinese fan circle in the United States, Chamberlain's fame is no less than Yao Ming now, especially in California, with many fans.

California is close to Texas, and it is normal for California fans to arrive in Houston to watch the game.

After the Warriors players, the Rockets players entered the court. Steve Francis, Carl Landry, Steve Novak and others entered the court first. Then Aaron Brooks, Luther Hyde, Louis Scola and others entered the court later. In the end, five main players of the Rockets appeared, among which Yao Ming was the second to last and McGrath was the last to enter the court.

There is no doubt that McGrath is the new favorite of the Rockets now, but today's cheers belong to Yao Ming, who made so many Chinese fans come to the scene?

After playing the US national anthem, the players began to warm up. Yao Ming and McGrady came over as hosts to greet the Warriors players. Yao Ming directly found Chamberlain and smiled and said, "Hello, Chamberlain, I am Yao Ming. The first time I met was on the court as an opponent, which really made me helpless."

Chamberlain and Yao Ming hugged him, patted his butt and said, "It's okay, you still have many opportunities to be helpless in the future."

Yao Ming is a smart man. He understands Chamberlain's subtle meaning. He smiled and said, "So confident? Do you think you can beat me up? You should know that boy Howard is not my opponent."

Chamberlain waved his hand disdainfully and said, "Don't compare how much garbage as Howard with me, is he worthy?"

After hearing this, Yao Ming laughed loudly and praised, "You are the most talented Chinese player I have ever seen! By the way, are you an American now? Are you interested in joining forces with me to compete in the Beijing Olympics next summer? For us Chinese players, there is a rare opportunity!"

Chamberlain shrugged and said casually: "Who knows? Maybe, I don't plan to play for Team USA anyway."

When North Samael was still alive, he did help Chamberlain plan his business life. Changing nationality to join the Chinese men's basketball team to participate in the Olympics was an extremely important part. However, as Samar disappeared, Chamberlain was not very concerned about this matter. After all, the first thing he had to do to participate in the Chinese men's basketball team was to change his nationality. China does not support dual nationality.

The two sides had a brief chat and the game was about to begin, and the starting lineups of the two teams appeared on the court.

The Warriors are Chamberlain + Harrington + Barnes + Jackson + Louis. Nelson, the old man, pressed Ellis on the bench. This is the first time this season, but if you think about the Rockets' shooting guard this time, you can figure it out.

If Ellis, the sieve, faces McGrady, it is not impossible for the latter to score 50+. You should know that McGrady is the two-time scoring champion, and in this era, McGrady's reputation is no less than Kobe, and the title of Sico East and Annanca North Mai can prove this.

The Rockets' starting lineup has also changed from the past, with Yao Ming + Hayes + Battier + Alstom + McGrady. In contrast to Ellis, who lost his starting qualification for the first time this season, Hayes is qualifying for the first time this season.

Adelman was not surprised to make such arrangements for Chamberlain. Hayes was specially sent to defend him. This guy is strong, fast and explosive. Especially with excellent lower limb strength, it is the most suitable for defending Chamberlain, which is even more suitable than Yao Ming.

Both sides jumped the ball, Yao Ming bounced too slowly, and Chamberlain easily picked the ball to Louis, who brought the ball to Alstom's defense and arrived in the frontcourt.

Alstom is very famous in the United States, but it is limited to street basketball. Although the NBA statement is not good, in the streetball world in the United States, his reputation is at its peak. The nickname "Jumping Soul" is only comparable to the height of the streetball of "Flying Man" at the NBA.

However, there is still a big difference between streetball and the NBA. The biggest thing is defense. Alstom has been specializing in offense since he was a child, has a poor defensive awareness, and his physical fitness is not outstanding. These shortcomings combined together make him a defensive colander.

Louis obviously knew this, so he quickly changed directions two early, shaking his shoulders left and right, like a willow in the wind. Suddenly, he pulled the ball out with his left hand, and his footsteps staggered. Alstom, who was dizzy and dizzy, subconsciously went up to steal the ball in his hand.

This is a trap. Louis twisted his shoulders hard to the right, handed the ball with his left hand to his right hand, and took one step and happened to be parallel to Alstom who wanted to steal. He successfully made an opening breakthrough and entered the penalty area.

Chamberlain pushed Hayes and threw it away, followed Louis into the inside from the right wing to support him. Yao Ming took a step forward and covered Louis's small body with his huge body. The latter immediately passed the ball to Chamberlain. As a result, this was just Yao Ming's delaying strategy. As soon as Louis passed the ball, he returned to Chamberlain.
Chapter completed!