At the end of the first quarter, Yao Yun left the court, McGrady adjusted for two minutes before returning to the game, and once again played against Wei Xia, who was about to play the whole first quarter.

The conflict between the two began with the joke that Wei Xia made McGrady unbearable - Wei Xia thought she was humorous and witty - during the festival, McGrady had an explosion momentum, but the Rockets' offense could not find the core.

I wanted to create a flower head that was both inside and outside, and I wanted to have a shiny and shiny head of the character player, but in the end, both sides lost their energy in modesty.

Compared with the Rockets' hesitant and timid play, the Lakers have shown progress and highlights.

Compared with last season, Wei Xia has made great progress in all aspects.

His defense against McGrady is no longer a textbook. It gives people the feeling of Kobe at his peak in defense, or Bruce Bowen in previous years, and Michael Jordan in the DPOY season.

In one-on-one defense, he has a clear sense of presence and oppression.

While McGrady's shooting percentage in the first quarter was only 20%, he forced the Little Giants to make three mistakes in a single quarter through continuous double-teaming. As long as he stood on the court and ran constantly, he could bring a lot of trouble to the Rockets. He impressed the fans just by using defense.

What's more, his offense also played the role of the protagonist.

Kobe, who was watching from the wall for most of the time, saw Wei Xia scored 10 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in a core posture.

Kobe himself had 4 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist like a player.

Old Thompson joked: "If the wish continues to play like this, Kobe's market will decline!"

Dedes played a misunderstanding: "That's really unfortunate! (mish)"

At the end of the first quarter, 27-18, the Lakers led the Rockets by 9 points.

In the second quarter, Weisha and McGrady started the game with the second team substitutes.

The Lakers started with Ryan Hollins cutting into the inside and dunked. Mutombo tried his best to avoid it but was swearing 21 fouls.

Seeing the referee brag like this, McGrady complained in annoyance and resentment.

"Shut up Tracy, you're just foul."

Imagine the referee's tone as "We are blowing the home whistle legitimately. Are you angry? Are you angry?" There is no sense of incongruity.

The joys and sorrows of human beings are not connected. Seeing the opponents gritting their teeth, Wei Xia has forgotten how frustrated he was when he was targeted by the referee away. Although this is wrong, this situation happens in every game at every home court.

Since it has existed for so many years, there is the need and rationality of existence.

So Wei Xia not only disliked the Rockets, but also helped the referee stir up the flames: "Sir, I support all your rulings!"

The referee sneered, and Wei Xia certainly supported it. Anyway, it was not the Lakers who suffered the loss.

Back on the offensive end, McGrady took the ball from the weak corner with Mutombo's cover. He slapped Wei Xia, who was a few centimeters shorter than him, and scored a throw near the restricted area arc.

The next round, McGrady, who was in the state, grabbed the defensive rebound and advanced. Without passing the ball, she turned to the low post and played Wei Xia. She turned forward and made a jump shot with a backward jump shot.

After the Rockets successfully defended again, McGrady continued to ask for the ball at the same position, continued to play back and turned around, and jumped out with Wei Xia's arm. McGrady, who thought he was fouled, didn't pay much attention to the strength of the shooting. Anyway, he was going to the free throw line. He did not seem to be missing this point, but he made 4 of 4 free throws before.

However, the referee did not whistle for this obvious foul.

Adelman, who always wanted to make some effect, finally couldn't stand it.

He shouted in a tone that seemed to blow off the mustache on his mouth: "You're going to foul! Don't you brag? Let's do it? Something will happen! If you continue like this, this game..."

The next sentence was so angry that he only said halfway. McGrady also clapped his hands and complained to the referee. Wei Xia was dodging like nothing happened, hoping to gain more advantages. The Houstonians, who aroused the referee's impatientness, and they immediately blew the Rockets' technical foul.

The audience laughed, McGrady broke out briefly, and although no one in the Lakers could give the toughest counterattack, they would not let him do whatever he wanted.

Wei Xia had responded to the shooting before, and Hollins also performed as a slam dunk. Now he was called a technical foul again, and his momentum was suppressed again when he just got up.

That's the home whistle, no one will deny it.

Wei Xia never is ashamed of using the power of the referee to get rid of his opponent. The referee's interference is also part of the game. Most people hope that the players will decide the progress of the game themselves, but that is simply impossible. The referees are everywhere and can exert their influence on the game anytime and anywhere.

As professional players, it is impossible for them to meet open-minded referees every night. So since Wei Xia's high school, he has been paying close attention to the referee's performance.

On every game day, he will spend a few minutes to observe whether the referee is normal. If the referee is a normal person and can hand over the game to him with confidence, Wei Xia will not think about using their power to influence the opponent. On the contrary, if the referee is not a normal person, then his abnormality can also be transformed into an advantageous attack on the opponent.

With two technical foul free throws, Wei Xia made a steady shot.

The serve was in Wei Xia's hands again.

He confidently beat McGrady.

"His ball-holding offense has improved a lot compared to before. Whether it is the change of rhythm or the dribbling rate, he has reached the standard of a high-level ball-holding point..." Brian Shaw exclaimed, "It can be seen that he has not wasted his time in the offseason, and he is improving himself every day."

"That's why wishes are 'missed' as soon as they arrive in the offseason," Tex Winter said.

Kobe's reaction was much milder than they did.

These people are bystanders, and they cannot empathize like Kobe. Kobe knows best what Wei Xia needs to pay to achieve this step.

This person who has been the "most diligent Lakers player" since his rookie season has not yet lowered his requirements for himself.

Compared to his improvement in ball holding ability in front of the basket, what surprised Kobe the most was his improvement in ball holding ability behind his back.

At this time, Wei Xia's sudden acceleration was unexpected, and McGrady was unexpected. With an emergency stop, he completely threw away McGrady's defense, jumped freely and scored another 2 points.

Yao Yun was not on the court, and McGrady was beaten by the referee's technical foul, and she was completely in a bad mood.

The Rockets are still made by McGrady and Mutombo to find the pick-and-roll.

There was no shooting threat at all in the African mountains, and Wei Xia was ready to cover it from the beginning. This time, Mutombo pressed it down hard. After the Rockets' pick-and-roll offensive counterattack was blocked, the rebound was dropped to Wei Xia.

On the way to a quick counterattack, Weisha found Vaughan Weaver and made a three-pointer.

The Rockets, whose score is close to double-digit numbers, continue to play pick-and-roll.

McGrady has the sense of smell of a genius organizer. In a panic and irritable state of mind, she lacks the keen sense of smell of usual.

It actually failed!

Unwillingly, McGrady switched from left to right to continue pick-and-roll. Mutombo found a gap and cut in, but missed the ball.

The defensive rebound pops up front, and Wei Xia jumps up and grabs it.

Another scene that the Rockets don't want to see the most.

Wei Xia was transported all the way to the frontcourt. Facing Mutombo, who was fast retreating, he changed direction with a light cross-step, sweeping the African who was unknown to the bottom line and making a layup easily, widening the gap to 11 points.

The Rockets stopped. Wei Xia, who had scored 6 points and 1 assist in a row, walked towards the bench with a relaxed look on her face, but was not excited or proud. Even if the excited Weaver hit the chest to celebrate, he would not have any intention of being charming.

Wei Xia is in such a good state, Jackson wants him to continue playing.

"Can you still stick to your physical strength?"

Wei Xia held a paper cup containing Gatorade and replied: "It's absolutely fine."

"Okay, you keep going!"

A few minutes later in the second quarter, Jackson had no intention of changing into Kobe.

The suspension ended. In order to show respect to Wei Xia, Adelman kept McGrady away from Wei Xia.

The person who faces Wei Xia is Bathir, who previously specializes in playing against Kobe.

Bathir's close-fitting defense not only gave enough physical confrontation, but also restricted Wei Xia from receiving the ball. Even if he received the ball, he would have a hand in front of him at any time to prevent him from looking at the basket.

"Do you think this trick works for me?"

For Kobe, Bathir Quan thought he was provoking. Wei Xia's tone was full of questions.

Suddenly, Wei Xia pretended to stand in the right horn position, Bathil was a little careless, the former suddenly turned around and cut into the basket, and Lowry reached the ball - they often had similar cooperation in college. Wei Xia took the ball in a flash, and completed the relay layup without pause.

The Lakers selectively gave up Mutombo's defense and let him go one-on-one with Hollins.

Mutombo is not in his 40s, and his figure is also an absolute advantage in front of Hollins. He uses the zombie hook to win 2 points.

The inside offense can only help the Rockets relieve stress appropriately.

However, the reality they have to face is that Wei Xia has entered an unrivaled state.

Bathil chased with all his might, but Wei Xia cut out the ball from the horn position and then took away the defense through the pick-and-roll. Wei Xia beat Mutombo one-on-one.

"This scene is simply cruel!"

“Dickenbe only prays…!”

"No, it's the Rockets only pray!"

"Pray to stop! This is probably the only thing they can do!"

In the words of Dedes and Thompson, Wei Xia tried to dribble and quickly closed the ball and made a three-pointer. In less than 4 minutes of the second quarter, he scored 11 points in a row and shot.

With more than half of the second quarter, his personal score has reached 21 points. If Jackson doesn't replace him, if he is determined to set a record, the Rockets will not be able to stop him.

About three minutes later, Wei Xia's score increased to 25 points.

Seeing Kobe off the court preparing to replace him, he took the initiative to foul and handed over with Kobe.

When he left the field, the Lakers led by 15 points and were sure to win.

As for the data - 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, the shooting percentage is close to 80%.
Chapter completed!