Volume 5: Unmatched
Chapter 784: The Rockets Were Certain to Beat the Warriors
The Warriors' starting lineup was Curry, Jaylen Brown, Wiggins, Markkanen, Lopez; the Rockets' starters were Paul, Harden, Ariza, Luc Mbah a Moute, and Capela.
At the bench, the Rockets players had just finished warming up. They changed out of their practice gear and into their jerseys, carefully tucking them into their waistbands as they listened to their head coach's final tactical instructions.
"Guys, we have to win this game today! PJ is suspended, but Antetokounmpo is injured too. The Warriors only have Curry as a scorer. As long as we lock Curry down, the Warriors are finished! A ticket to the Finals is right in front of us. We absolutely cannot let this opportunity slip away, or even God will punish us! Give me a thousand percent fighting spirit and focus, and we'll cross the threshold into the Finals and lay our hands on the Larry O'Brien Trophy!"
Tucker was a crucial piece of the Rockets' small-ball lineup. He provided them with exceptionally tough defense and accurate corner threes. He was only suspended for one game and could still return for Game 7.
His extreme mental excitement kept him from feeling the fatigue in his body.
And that was where the Warriors' formidable discipline and execution came from. What people loved most was chasing success, even worshipping it blindly. Players were no exception.
At first, Markkanen had worried, just like the commentators and spectators, whether he could handle a starting role.
D'Antoni wore a dark gray Italian handmade suit, with a vintage dark-red striped tie around his neck. His silver hair had been combed impeccably, and he had clearly dressed with care, greeting this crucial game for the Rockets in his best possible state.
The broadcast director