NBA: Yao Ming at his peak returns to his rookie season

The Trail Blazers and Rockets entered the second quarter.

Cheeks, at Randolph's strong suggestion.

They actually moved him to the center position.

Rasheed Wallace was somewhat desperate. They had a big advantage in the first quarter, but Coach Tomjanovich had the instruction manual for Yao Ming.

After the operation.

At the end of the first quarter, the Trail Blazers led by one point, with the score at 27-26.

That young man was indeed outstanding.

At this point, the steady and old-fashioned Dale Davis was substituted, and Randolph was brought in to fill the center position.

It doesn't seem like a good idea at all.

The Rockets did not substitute Yao Ming in the second quarter.

A frustrated Rasheed Wallace started by making a straight-arm shot to calm the team down, but Yao Ming immediately countered.

This kid is surprisingly difficult to deal with.

Rashid Wallace had a very tough time in the game.

Yao Ming then ran back to the inside.

Rasheed Wallace pressed Randolph down and took over the defense himself.

Houston fans went wild!

This is the real deal!

Even his own rookie is now worth Rasheed Wallace's defense. Just looking at the current power forward rankings, Rasheed Wallace is aiming for third or even second.

"attack!"

"Go for it, big guy!"

"Yao Ming!"

The cheers from the home crowd came in waves.

Yao Ming also has passion.

At his peak, Yao Ming didn't have many opportunities to play against Rasheed Wallace, as their positions were not at their peak.

By the time Yao Ming matured, Tianzun had already stepped down from his leading role due to injuries and age.

But the Roaring Celestial Venerable is still the same Celestial Venerable.

Yao Ming's footwork was steady, and Rasheed Wallace provided solid defense from behind.

Raise your hand to ask for the ball!

Yao Ming's play can be described as quite daring.

He's still a newcomer, yet he's expected to take on an all-star ace right from the start.

He then created space, allowing Francis to pass the ball to the basket.

Others have confidence in Yao Ming.

Only Francis is a superstitious believer in Yao Ming.

Despite facing Rasheed Wallace, the Roaring God, Francis fearlessly tossed the ball over: "Yao Ming, go for it!"

Francis has a loud voice.

Francis has already attracted many unfriendly glances from the Trail Blazers, especially Zach Randolph, whose eyes have narrowed.

The moment Yao Ming received the ball, a steady push came from behind him.

This is the Celestial Venerable bestowing the intensity.

His defensive style is very similar to Barkley's.

However, Yao Ming's lower body is very stable. Thanks to Barkley's training, Yao Ming's body has adapted a lot.

At this moment, he seemed to have returned to his peak. With his upper body exerting force, Yao Ming turned his back and added force for the first time!

"Not bad strength!" The Celestial Venerable withstood Yao Ming's first attack and gave a positive assessment: "But it's not enough to deal with me!"

Rashid Wallace's defense was incredibly tough.

The movements were flawless.

Moreover, although Rasheed Wallace is ruthless, he is very clean, making him much more comfortable to match up against than Randolph.

This is a matter of skill versus strength; winning or losing is acceptable.

Unlike Bunchwells and Randolph.

Losing to them would be so frustrating that I'd die with regrets.

Yao Ming continued his move with a second spin move and back-to-the-basket.

"Rookie, this move doesn't work..." Rasheed Wallace's loud voice hadn't finished when he was surprised to find that Yao Ming had nimbly turned around.

It's so damn familiar.

Yao Ming remained calm and made two consecutive feints, followed by a perfectly timed turnaround shot.

"Dreamy Steps!"

The commentary booth erupted in cheers!

Houston fans went wild!

This is the Rockets' home court, in Houston, the home of the legendary superstar Hakeem Olajuwon.

Now, several years after Hakeem Olajuwon's retirement.

Houston is once again igniting a dreamlike atmosphere.

*Whoosh!*

Yao Ming's shot went in.

Even Rasheed Wallace, who was known for his steady play, was surprised.

After retiring, Hakeem Olajuwon started teaching the Dream Shake. For just tens of thousands of dollars, he would wholeheartedly teach others his signature footwork.

But Olajuwon's initial offer wasn't tens of thousands, but 20 a week!

The price is outrageous.

However, it still attracts a large number of NBA players who flock to it.

Hakeem Olajuwon, that man was a god among NBA interior players.

However, their dreams were soon shattered, and they demanded a refund.

Because... it's completely useless.

A lot of money wasted.

The Dream Shake is a unique and stylish move among the league's interior players, but its core is not the footwork, but the consistency of shooting and finishing layups.

This thing is too difficult; it relies entirely on talent.

Dream Shake requires practice, and finishing shots require talent.

It would be a miracle if this thing sold well.

How many big men can spin themselves like a top, defend themselves, and still shoot so steadily?

"Tomato!" Yao Ming scored.

Rashid Wallace cursed under his incredulous gaze.

Yao Ming once again lamented his own physical weakness.

If he were at his peak, he would be confident that he could get into the scoring zone with a second back-to-the-basket move. Now he is forced to use his footwork to create distance and score by trickery.

At this moment, all the cameras in the stadium were focused on Yao Ming.

Looking at the young Yao Ming, he saw a look of dissatisfaction on his face.

They were all stunned.

You're still not satisfied with taking on Rasheed Wallace one-on-one? Why don't you just fly to the moon?!

Yao Ming's actions also amplified the anger of the entire Trail Blazers team.

As the game progressed, Rasheed Wallace unexpectedly discovered that the Trail Blazers' aggressive style of play was becoming somewhat out of control for the Rockets.

The score was very close, but the actions on both sides became increasingly aggressive.

Yao Ming was one of the very few who remained rational.

He was actively creating space for his teammates.

The Trail Blazers focused too much attention and movement on Yao Ming, and when they made overly aggressive moves, Yao Ming created opportunities for his teammates.

This resulted in a very tragic scene.

Yao Ming has been constantly targeted with underhanded tactics, but he has always been creating value for the team!

He was practically the old soldier who stayed behind to cover the rear on the battlefield.

But he was the core of the team, and he was the first one who should have left. Yao Ming's moment was tragic.

The fans were quickly caught up in the emotions as well.

Yao Ming has completely changed in the eyes of Houston fans.

What were once considered weaknesses are now considered strengths!

A slender physique is called dashing; playing basketball without toughness is called elegant; a serious face is called masculinity.

Anyway, Houston fans now find Yao Ming pleasing to the eye no matter what.

Yao Ming pulled someone back again, and after being double-teamed, he took an elbow from Randolph and passed the ball to Mobley, who easily scored a layup.

Mobley also gave Yao Ming a high-five.

Having a superstar center is just amazing; you can play however you want.

At the end of the second quarter, Yao Ming had scored 5 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. He walked back to the bench amidst the wild cheers of the Houston fans.

Although he has a slight limp.

The Trail Blazers are starting to panic.

Rasheed Wallace also looked at Yao Ming seriously. Now, the biggest problem in playing against the Rockets is not Francis, but Yao Ming.

A madman who is 226 cm tall, can shoot, can facilitate, and can even assist!

Who the hell has that height to learn all this stuff?

It just goes to show that they don't understand how difficult it is to play basketball in China. Besides all that, Yao Ming also has to dribble, and even learn academic subjects.

The development of domestic basketball during this period was truly remarkable, with many different sports flourishing – it's hard to describe in a few words.

Rockets 52-47 Trail Blazers

This is the first time in three seasons that the Rockets have been able to take the lead at halftime against the Trail Blazers!

Francis excitedly grabbed Yao Ming's shoulder: "That pass was so cool! I ran right behind you, I almost thought you wouldn't see me!"

"hehe."

Yao Ming's smiling emoji is making me want to scream "MMP!"

Why are you playing so recklessly?

What else can I do?

If he weren't really tall enough, he really wouldn't be able to see it; it would just be a mistake by the bag.

Tang Shuai quieted down the lively atmosphere on the bench.

Then he looked at Cato.

After a brief moment of thought, I substituted Cato in and moved Yao Ming to the power forward position.

The Trail Blazers were very good at fast breaks during Kemp's era. The combination of Little Mouse, Tianzun, and Kemp was terrifying.

Things are very different now.

Amar'e Stoudemire missed 32 games last season, and the team also had an aging Scottie Pippen and an out-of-running Dale Davis.

The Trail Blazers have undergone a major overhaul this season.

Their previous plans have been completely disrupted; they now emphasize positional warfare, and their mobile warfare capabilities have declined rapidly.

In this environment, Yao Ming can play more flexibly.

His body also needs better rest.