The NBA's Absolute Dominance

Chapter 149 I usually prove myself on someone else's home turf.

After the game, Hubie Brown commented, "The Bulls' defense failed, allowing the Heat to score 107 points. The Bulls have only allowed 95 points per game this season."

Bob Neal said, "The Heat are allowing an average of 100.3 points per game this season, and their defense is clearly not as good as the Bulls'."

However, compared to last season, the Heat's defense is much better this season, having allowed an average of 103.6 points per game last season.

He then added, "The Bulls scored 101 points in this game, which is one point more than the Heat's average points allowed per game. Their offense should be considered a normal performance."

The Heat beat the Bulls because, firstly, their defense performed at its usual level, and secondly, their offense was excellent, with all players contributing.

Hubie Brown nodded and said, "The Bulls never double-teamed Tang early. Instead, they used weak-side help defense and rotational positioning defense, which allowed Tang to score 36 points and dish out 4 assists. It seems that the effect was not very good."

Bob Neal said, "Several big men, including Perdo, are too weak. Rodman is good at defense and quick in help defense, but he lacks height, and the difference in strength and weight is too great. Double-teaming Tang is not very effective. It seems that in the next game, the Bulls will probably double-team Tang earlier."

The Heat have a record of 10 wins and 3 losses, while the Bulls have a record of 11 wins and 3 losses. The Heat are half a game behind, but the Bulls are still ranked first in the Eastern Conference.

6th, Houston, Summit Center.

At 7:30, both sides announced their starting lineups.

Phoenix Suns: Mark West, Charles Barkley, Cedric Ceballos, Dan Mamlij, Kevin Johnson

Miami Heat: Tang Bei, Grant Lang, Glen Rice, Steve Smith, Avery Johnson

"Hey, Don, welcome to Phoenix."

In the players' tunnel, Charles Barkley saw Tang Bei emerge from around the corner, immediately opened his arms as if to hug him, and laughed heartily.

The TNT cameraman next to them quietly turned on his camera.

"Flying Pig, you really have no sense of taking advantage of others' losses. Don't you know how to quietly take advantage of others' losses? You win, fine, but why the 'sweep'?"

"I heard Nike's stock price dropped the next day. Has it recovered yet?"

Tang Bei glanced at the gleaming championship ring on Barkley's big, fat hand and said in a sarcastic tone, clearly annoyed.

Barkley's face stiffened, then he chuckled and said, "I had the chance to sweep Michael, that was God's arrangement. You'll never have the chance to sweep him in your lifetime."

"I'll wipe him out sooner or later," Tang Bei said angrily.

Barkley laughed smugly, "You'll never have a chance to sweep him in the Finals unless you come to the West."

Haha, I am the one and only superstar who swept Michael Jordan in the Finals.

"..."

Tang Bei opened his mouth, thinking, "Damn it, why is this dead pig so shameless?"
This scene was displayed on the TNT network's overhead screen, and was seen not only by the fans at the stadium but also by fans across the United States.

"boom!"

In Chicago, Jordan angrily smashed the TV remote control in his hand.

Enraged and with a stomachache, he yelled at his family, "Those two guys, I'm going to kill them sooner or later. No, I'm going to sweep them aside in the finals!"

“The Heat are in the East, Michael, unless you or one of him goes to the West,” Juanita said.

Jordan paused, then said coldly, "Then we'll sweep him in the Eastern Conference Finals."

At 8:00 AM, at the summit center, the competition began.

Tang Bei and 208cm tall Mark West jump for the ball, and the Heat go on offense.

Facing a defender weighing only 104 kilograms, he easily squeezed into the paint. Barkley immediately abandoned Grant Long and double-teamed him off the ball.

The Suns are allowing an average of 103.4 points per game this season, higher than the Heat, meaning their defense is worse than the Heat's.

The defense failed to respond in time, Grant Long was wide open, but Avery Johnson didn't pass to him; instead, he went straight for the basket.

Barkley knew he couldn't jump over Tang Bei right now, so he resorted to a dirty trick, trapping Tang Bei's left arm with one of his arms.

On the other side was Mark West, but that still couldn't stop Tang Bei, who unleashed his powerful explosiveness. He soared into the sky like a flying tiger and grabbed the basketball with both hands.

The instant he landed, he executed a Tai Chi left turn, followed by a surprise elbow strike that knocked Barkley to the ground, before springing up into the air.

"boom!"

The next moment, he was hanging on the rim.

"Damn boy!"

Barkley, who was elbowed so hard he was grimacing, was furious and got up to tackle Tang Bei.

Tang Bei stabilized his lower body, grabbed Barkley's right arm with both hands, and used a move similar to the "inverted sack" in Tianjing wrestling, or a back throw in judo. With a burst of power from his waist and hips, he instantly threw Barkley out from behind.

Barkley was terrified while flying through the air, and crashed to the floor with a thud. While his back was in excruciating pain, he slid for another two or three meters.

"Is this the end? Am I going to die?"

For a moment, he was so dizzy and disoriented that he couldn't tell which way was which, and he felt as if his body had been shattered into many pieces.

"Oh!"

At this moment, a huge gasp of surprise erupted from the summit center.

TNT commentator Hubie Brown exclaimed in surprise, "My God, is Barkley still alive? He seems to be motionless."

Soon after, Tang Bei and Barkley were both ejected from the game.

Once inside the player tunnel, the two started arguing again. If it weren't for a team of security guards watching over them, Barkley would probably have gotten beaten up again.

"Tang, are you trying to kill someone?"

"You did it first."

"But you can't just throw me like that!"

"Bullshit! If you dare lay a hand on me, I'll smash you to death."

"I beat you to death!"

Enraged, Barkley was about to charge forward again, but the security team pinned him to the floor before Tang Bei could make a move.

"Let go of me! Ah, my back hurts so much! You hurt me! Damn it, I'm going to report you scumbags..."

“Charles, we are protecting you.”

"Ah, I can't breathe."

"You are still breathing."

"..."

That night, the Heat defeated the Suns on the road, improving their record to 11 wins and 3 losses.

The Bulls have a record of 12 wins and 4 losses, the same as the other two teams. Although both teams have a net winning percentage of 8 games, the Heat have a higher winning percentage, so they have surpassed the Bulls to take the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

The following day, the Suns announced that Barkley's back injury had recurred and he would be sidelined for at least two weeks.

The league imposed further penalties, with Barkley, who initiated the altercation, receiving a symbolic one-game suspension and a $3,000 fine.

Tang Bei, who was forced to retaliate, did not receive any further suspension, but was only fined three thousand US dollars.

The Heat arrived in Houston at noon on the 8th.

The Rockets started the season with a 15-game winning streak, and at this point had a record of 17 wins and 1 loss, only losing to the Hawks on the road on the 3rd. Their morale was high.

Hakeem Olajuwon was full of expectations and confidence for this season, with his eyes set on the Finals.

A reporter interviewed him by phone and asked, "Hakeem, the Heat are currently first in the East. If the Rockets make it to the Finals, would you prefer to face the Heat, the Bulls, or the Knicks?"

He immediately said, "I'd love to face Michael in the Finals."

"Why?" the reporter pressed.

He said without hesitation, "Of course, it's because the Bulls' interior defense is the weakest and easiest to attack."

These words quickly reached Jordan's ears through the media, which greatly angered him. He felt that his two old friends, Barkley and Olajuwon, were treating the Bulls like pushovers.

“Hakim, see you in the Finals, I’ll make you cry,” he replied.

When a reporter interviewed Tang Bei by phone and asked him what he thought of Jordan and Olajuwon's comments, he said, "Michael Jordan was swept, and he still wants to go to the Finals? Isn't that a waste of opportunity?"

"Charles, Don, you bastards!"

The wound was reopened, and Jordan knew that being swept in the Finals was a shame he could never get rid of for the rest of his life. Therefore, his "love" for his old friend Barkley and his hatred for Tang Bei deepened.

On the evening of the 9th, at the Rockets' home arena, the Summit Arena.

At 7:30, both sides announced their starting lineups.

Miami Heat: Tang Bei, Grant Lang, Glen Rice, Kevin Edwards, Avery Johnson

Rockets: Hakeem Olajuwon, Otis Thorpe, Robert Horry, Vernon Maxwell, Kenny Smith

The game was broadcast live nationwide by ESPN, Bill Walton said:

"The Rockets are really strong this season, but they haven't made any major improvements to their roster. Their average points per game have decreased, and they've also allowed fewer points, which means they're putting more effort into defense and are aiming for the Finals!"

Bill Russell said, "First, Hakeem Olajuwon has reached his peak, his offensive efficiency is higher, and he is more dominant in the game."

"Secondly, the point guard position was rotated last season, but this season Kenny Smith is the main point guard, which is more stable."

"Third, we brought in Mario Elie to the forward line. His stats aren't great, but his 'mad dog' style of defense has made a huge, albeit unseen, contribution, strengthening the weak defensive position on the forward line."

"Fourth, Rudy Tomjanovich's tactical system has matured, and the inside-outside coordination is better. It no longer relies too much on Hakeem Olajuwon's one-on-one play in the paint. This season, the Rockets have the highest three-point percentage in the entire league. This is the inside-outside offensive strategy."

"Fifth, the defensive strategy of using zone defense with rotation and positioning around Hakeem Olajuwon was very effective. It increased the number of blocks per game by 1.3 compared to last season, reduced the opponent's field goal percentage by 1.2 percentage points, and improved the defensive efficiency to the second in the league, second only to the Knicks."

Bill Walton chuckled, “Looks like it’s time for this team to get results.”

Bill Russell said, "Well, this season, all the championship-caliber teams, except for the defending champion Suns who haven't improved much, have improved. The Bulls, Knicks, Heat, Rockets, and SuperSonics have all improved. This year's playoffs will be even more exciting than last season."

Bill Walton said, "Tonight's game is getting a lot of attention, and a lot of media outlets are hyping up the West's dominance over the East."

The Heat are already first in the East, and the Rockets are first in the West. Who will win tonight? Will the East-West dominance continue, or has it already become the dominant pattern? We'll see after the game.

The starting lineups met in the players' tunnel.

Tang Bei and Hakeem Olajuwon had never had any conflicts, but their relationship wasn't great either, so they simply greeted each other and remained quiet.

However, Mad Max was a bit restless. Impulsive and irritable, he was an absolute villain. He was curious about Tang Bei and asked Da Meng, "Hakim, can he really fight?"

In such a small space, and since Maxwell wasn't deliberately speaking quietly, Tang Bei naturally heard what he said. His eyes lit up immediately, and he said right away, "Number 11, I can prove myself."

"How can you prove it?" Mad Max asked innocently.

"Wouldn't be enough to prove it if I beat you half to death?" Tang Bei joked.

Madman Maxton suddenly became enraged and said in a warning tone, "Hey, big guy, this is our territory. Do you want to mess with me?"

A strange smile flashed across Tang Bei's face. He clenched his fist and said, "I usually prove myself on other people's home turf, and I never bully others on my own home turf."

"Shut up!"

Hakeem Olajuwon glared at Maxwell and shouted, "Hey, Don, don't be impulsive. He means you no harm, he's just curious."

Tang Bei said, "Don't worry, I'm just teasing this idiot."

"Humph!"

Vernon Maxwell wasn't really crazy after all. He endured being called an idiot and stopped provoking Tang Bei's temper.

At eight o'clock, the competition begins.

After the jump ball, the Heat went on offense.

The Rockets retreated on defense, setting up a 2-3 zone defense.

Hakeem Olajuwon guarded the paint, Thorpe and Robert Horry guarded the low post, and two guards guarded the free-throw lines.

Tomjanovich looked at his team's defensive formation and shook his head slightly.

The 2-3 zone defense is generally only used to defend teams that are not accurate from the outside or are not in good form from the outside, but Glen Rice of the Heat is a top shooter.

However, Tang Bei's dominance in the low post was too strong, and he also had a stronger scoring ability than Da Meng. He had to use this formation to strengthen the low post defense and the protection of the rebounds.

Tang Bei moved down from the free-throw line, and Olajuwon moved up to block him.

Tang Bei's current height is 214 cm, while Olajuwon's is 213 cm, but Tang Bei is shorter in comparison.

The moment their bodies made contact, Hakeem Olajuwon was knocked back; the 20-kilogram weight difference resulted in a significant disparity in their ability to fight.

Da Meng immediately changed tactics, switching from top defense to front defense and close-marking, denying Tang Bei any space to make technical moves.

Tang Bei smoothly entered the paint, using his left elbow to block Da Meng, and raising his right hand to call for the ball.

Grant Long moved to the right corner, and Glen Rice kept making runs on the left wing, so Otis Thorpe and Robert Horry on the left and right sides stayed outside the penalty area and did not immediately double-team Tang Bei.

Max, the "madman," was a stronger defender on the right side of the free-throw line. Avery Johnson, near the left arc, suddenly accelerated downwards, driving towards the left elbow area with the ball. Kenny Smith's defense was merely adequate, relying on the system to compensate for his individual defensive weaknesses; his defensive style lacked intensity.

Facing such a defender, Avery Johnson successfully broke through, drawing the defense of Robert Horry in the low post on the left wing, and then took the opportunity to pass the ball.

Tang Bei received the ball near the basket, and Thorpe in the low post on the right wing had already double-teamed him under the basket, starting to attack him together with Olajuwon.

Grant Long was open in the right corner, but he didn't choose to pass.

When he's under the basket, no matter how many defenders are around, attacking the rim is always his first choice, and the head coach doesn't ask him to pass the ball there.

"boom!"

In the next instant, Tang Bei, like a ferocious tiger, forcefully turned and leaped up under the basket, dunking the ball while knocking down Thorpe, who was helping to defend.

However, this was their home field, and they didn't get a whistle. Da Meng had just committed a clear foul, grabbing his arm and refusing to let go.

Bill Walton said, "When Tang receives the ball near the basket, two or three defenders usually can't stop him from attacking the rim."

Bill Russell said, "Olajuwon's compromise defense is useless. You have to stop Tang from getting close to the basket before he gets the ball. He has to tough it out."

Bill Walton said, "The league has introduced a rule that allows double-teaming off-ball players, but it seems that neither Tang nor O'Neal have been restricted much."

Bill Russell flipped through the data and said, "The main problem is that during the regular season, very few teams really double-team them off the ball. We'll see how it goes in the playoffs."

On the court, 2-0, the Rockets are on offense.

The Heat retreated and set up a 3-2 zone defense.

The Rockets have too many players shooting three-pointers; their three-point percentage is the highest in the entire league. In today's starting lineup, all three perimeter players can shoot three-pointers, and Kenny Smith's three-point shooting percentage is as high as 40%.

The Heat's perimeter players are not particularly strong defensively, so they have to use a zone defense, specifically a 3-2 zone defense.

Upon seeing the 3-2 zone defense, Robert Horry immediately ran to the left corner, lurking there and occasionally moving along the three-point line.

Mad Max on the right wing also ran towards the right corner, because the 3-2 zone defense is weakest in defending the corners.

On the right wing, Kevin Edwards also moved a distance to the bottom right corner.

Their defensive positioning was mainly to cut off the passing lanes of the ball carrier at the top of the arc and the left and right bottom corners, but they did not actually defend the left and right bottom corners.

At the top of the key, Avery Johnson is guarding Kenny Smith one-on-one.

Kenny Smith's ball-handling and penetration skills are not outstanding. He relies on his teammates' tactical screens, and his ball-handling and penetration are basically tied to Hakeem Olajuwon's high pick-and-roll.

His one-on-one ability is not up to par for scoring, so Hakeem Olajuwon immediately came up to set a high pick and roll.

Tang Bei immediately moved to the high post, and the screen was set up. Kenny Smith drove to the basket, and Tang Bei had to switch defense quickly.

Kenny Smith immediately passed the ball to Hakeem Olajuwon, who cut inside. Olajuwon took two steps and went for a layup. Tang Bei was a fraction of a second too slow on defense, and Olajuwon scored.

Bill Russell said, "In the Rockets' offensive system, Hakeem Olajuwon is responsible for high post pick-and-roll playmaking and connecting inside and outside offense, while power forward Thorpe is responsible for low post defense and rebounding."

Bill Walton said, "When the Heat were in the playoffs, once their inside and outside game was cut off, Tang would do the same thing, using high pick-and-rolls to connect the inside and outside."

Bill Russell nodded and said, "His role in playmaking and passing has become more defined this season. It must be because the coaching staff recognizes his potential in this area, and he's doing a good job, currently averaging nearly 4 assists per game."

Bill Walton said, "The Rockets and the Heat have similar offensive tactics, both of which are dominated inside and spread out on the perimeter."

Bill Russell agreed, saying, "The only difference is that Avery Johnson didn't have a three-point shot, while Kenny Smith was a top three-point shooter."

He can create a lot of space in the paint, forcing high post defenders to help defend the low post instead of leaving him open. His tactical impact on the perimeter is even greater than Avery Johnson's.

2-2, Tang Bei received a pass on the left wing in a low position.

Thorpe's weak-side help defense came along the baseline, with Olajuwon primarily guarding the left shoulder to prevent Tang from turning north.

While the two formed a coordinated defensive partnership, Da Meng also intentionally cut off Tang Bei's and the weak side's passing angles, preventing Grant Long from making an impact from his open space.

In addition, Robert Horry quickly pounced on Tang Bei, forming a triple team around him, and poked at the basketball that Tang Bei was holding with both hands.

Glen Rice quickly ran towards the left sideline, reaching out for the ball.

The Rockets were playing a 2-3 zone defense, but their defensive strength at the top of the key was insufficient. Kenny Smith, who was guarding Avery Johnson at the left arc, ran towards Glen Rice with all his might, but there was still at least two or three meters of distance, and Rice was wide open.

However, with three players surrounding him, Tang Bei lost the opportunity to pass the ball out, which is one of the purposes of the two-three zone defense.

Although the defense on the top line is weak, as long as the three players on the bottom line can quickly cut off Tang Bei's passing space, it will be useless even if the outside players run into open positions.

Unable to pass the ball, Tang Bei had no choice but to force a turn and attempt a hook shot, which was almost blocked by Hakeem Olajuwon, resulting in an airball.

But Grant Long just happened to cut along the baseline to the basket, receive the ball, and make a layup.

"Snapped!"

Hakeem Olajuwon turned and stepped up to the basket, then jumped and delivered a powerful block, swatting the ball away.

Thorpe gets the ball, and the Rockets attack.

This offensive and defensive battle gave Tang Bei a better understanding of the Rockets' defense, which was significantly stronger than when the Heat used a 2-3 zone defense.

Upon reaching the backfield, Olajuwon positioned himself low on the left wing to receive the ball, and he positioned himself inside.

As the pass was made, Grant Long came over to help defend on the weak side.
Hakeem Olajuwon received the ball, quickly dribbled left and right, and used his dreamlike footwork to shift Tang Bei's center of gravity before turning and cutting to the basket.

Grant Long's weak-side help defense came from the bottom, and upon seeing this, he quickly turned around, but it was too late.

Although Tang Bei's center of gravity was shaken, his lower body was stable enough. When Da Meng turned and cut in, he had already regained his center of gravity, and then immediately turned around to defend, timely using his chest to block the opponent.

Hakeem Olajuwon braced his left elbow against Tang Bei's chest, gripped the ball in his right hand, and delivered a powerful one-handed slam dunk.

Tang Bei jumped to block the shot almost simultaneously, but his main purpose was to use his strong physical strength to create a strong confrontation in the air.

"Bang!"

Sure enough, Da Meng was 20 kilograms lighter than Tang Bei, and couldn't hold on in the air. His center of gravity shifted, and he slammed the ball onto the rim.

The basketball bounced high and was caught by Grant Long, giving the Heat the offensive opportunity.

"Tang's one-on-one defensive ability is indeed strong, and should be at the top level in the league," Bill Russell said admiringly.

“His help defense is now top-notch, and he’s qualified to compete for both All-NBA First Team selections this season,” Bill Walton said.

In the Heat's frontcourt, Tang Bei landed in the high post and ran a pick-and-roll with Avery Johnson.

Johnson used the wall to drive down the court, but Olajuwon did not switch defense like Tang Bei had done earlier. Instead, he continued to guard Tang Bei, preventing him from quickly cutting to the basket.

While Olajuwon was orchestrating the offense from the high post, Thorpe, who was responsible for low post defense and rebounding, had already reached the basket.

Of course, Grant Long on the right wing is now out of the picture.

However, the Rockets used a zone defense plus rotation defense, and the right wing defender, Mad Max, was already helping out, so Grant Long didn't have a wide-open shot.

When Avery Johnson broke through, he was met with Thorpe's help defense. His offensive ability was insufficient, so he immediately moved to the left wing.

"ball!"

At this moment, Tang Bei had already forced his way past Olajuwon and entered the penalty area.

Avery Johnson turned on the left low post and tossed the ball towards the basket.

The next moment, Thorpe, Olajuwon, and Tang Bei all leaped into the air from under the basket.

"mine!"

Tang Bei, positioned on the right front side of the basket, jumped the highest, bouncing the basketball back into the air, but tilting it towards his side.

The next moment, he jumped again and caught the ball.

Hakeem Olajuwon and Otis Thorpe immediately moved, both blocking Tang Bei from the basket, which was about 1.5 meters away from the basket.

It's impossible to jump directly to the basket now; you'll just bump into the defender first. This is their home court, and if you do that, you'll most likely get called for an offensive foul.

"Oh!"

The next moment, Tang Bei turned left and dribbled the ball, then fiercely pushed Thorpe against the back with his left shoulder.

Thorpe was knocked back a step, and in the next instant, Tang Bei on the right side of the basket sprang up with all his might, holding the ball with both hands, and slammed it towards the basket over Thorpe.

"Snapped!"

Hakeem Olajuwon jumped up to block the shot, hitting Tang Bei's left wrist.

"boom!"

A loud thud echoed as Thorpe was knocked to the ground under the basket, and the entire Summit Arena fell into a deathly silence.

"Di!"

The referee blew his whistle and pointed at Hakeem Olajuwon.

"it's beautiful!"

Bill Russell excitedly said, "Tang took on two opponents under the basket, dunking on Thorpe while drawing a foul from Hakeem Olajuwon."

Bill Walton said, "Actually, the Heat's high pick-and-roll tactic failed because of the Rockets' defense, but Tang made a three-point play thanks to his outstanding individual attacking ability under the basket."

Bill Russell nodded and said, "The Olajuwon and Otis Thorpe duo is definitely no less powerful than Ewing and Oakley in terms of offense and defense. Tang can take on two opponents and still score a 2+1. Their ability to attack the basket is indeed unparalleled."

Bill Walton said, "No other player of the same type as O'Neal could perform this well against the O'Neal-O'Neal duo."

Bill Russell said, "O'Neal has gained weight and is more dominant in the low post than last season, but he is still not as good as Tang."

Bill Walton said, "I think their skills are about the same now. Tang's skills have caught up with O'Neal's."

But Tang's strength and physical strength are still a cut above O'Neal's, and his mobility and speed are also slightly better.

At this point, he thought for a moment and added, "Moreover, Tang's signature move, the tornado, makes him extremely fast at turning around, which is a key factor in his strong dominance in the low post. O'Neal does not possess this skill."

Furthermore, Tang possesses a more stable, mature, and resilient mental fortitude than O'Neal, and his competitive spirit should also be stronger.

Bill Russell laughed and said, "What O'Neal has, Tang also has, and is even better, but what Tang has, O'Neal doesn't."

“Ha ha…” Bill Walton laughed.

"Why was Tang Bei born when Shaq was already here? Haha!"

In Miami, a group of reporters from China who were covering the event also burst into laughter.

Due to funding constraints, their organization didn't provide much in US dollars, so they generally only stayed in Miami. There were too many away games, and they simply couldn't afford to travel.

The match continues at the Summit Arena, and it's a very close contest.

The Rockets' defense was significantly stronger than the Heat's. The Heat's offensive tactics were mediocre, but with Tang Bei's efficient individual offense and Glen Rice's later outburst, they were able to keep the score close.

The Rockets executed their offensive tactics better, but their low-post offense was somewhat ineffective, and Olajuwon struggled to break down Tang Bei.

Ultimately, the score was 101-107, and the game ended in victory for the Rockets.

The key to winning was free throws. They had 13 more free throw attempts than the Heat and made 10 more, while the Heat only lost by 6 points.

Tang Bei scored 33 points, the highest in both teams, with a shooting percentage of over 60%.

Glen Rice also had a fantastic performance, scoring 30 points despite Robert Horry's slower pace, with a field goal percentage of 48.3%, including 4 of 8 three-pointers.

Steve Smith, who came off the bench, also scored 18 points with a field goal percentage of 46.7%.

The three players combined for 81 points, but the others performed poorly, scoring only 20 points in total.

For the Rockets, Hakeem Olajuwon scored 26 points with a 51.5% field goal percentage. In addition to him, five other players scored in double figures, and the offense was firing on all cylinders.

Bill Walton commented, "The Rockets couldn't stop Tang, and they failed to defend Glen Rice, allowing the Heat to score 101 points, more than the Rockets' average points allowed per game."

Bill Walton continued, "The Heat couldn't stop the Rockets either, and the Rockets' scoring average was higher than the Heat's average points allowed per game."

Bill Russell said, "From another perspective, both sides have weaknesses in their offense that the other side can't defend."

"Yes, that's right. If the Rockets and Heat make it to the Finals, it'll be a tough battle," Bill Walton nodded.

With a record of 11 wins and 4 losses, the Heat fell back to second place in the Eastern Conference, ending their road trip, and returned to Miami on the 10th.

As Tang Bei and Jia Bao were preparing to have dinner at the Monica Hotel, Eric Fleischer called and said, "Tang, the sprint coach you requested has been found."

"Are you capable?" Tang Bei asked.

"Wilson Lewis, white, male, 38 years old, Master of Science in Kinesiology from the University of South Carolina."

"He is skilled at training children aged 9 to 12 in basic sprinting techniques and also understands sports nutrition. He can go to China, but he needs to take two months of vacation every year."

"The University of South Carolina is one of the best universities in the United States for sprinting research, focusing on technical analysis and training optimization. It is not good at drug research, so I think it would be suitable for your sister."

“Okay, arrange another translator to take him there,” Tang Bei said.

He plans to find a good sprint coach to train Downing, as the United States is currently the most dominant and leading country in the world of sprinting.

(End of this chapter)