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

Yao Ming returned to the court amidst a deafening roar of cheers!

Coach Tang specifically called a timeout.

First, give Yao some time to rest, even if it's just a few short breaks. Second, ask the team doctor about Yao's injury.

After receiving a solemn nod from the team doctor, Coach Tang patted Yao Ming on the shoulder, telling him to get back to the game and not to push himself too hard!

Yao Ming, Cato, Francis, Maddox, Mobley!

The Rockets were given a huge boost with Yao Ming's return, and even Cato stayed on the court!

Yao Ming is in superb form since returning to the court.

His injury report was updated, showing a "ligament and fascia injury to the little toe" in his left foot, characterized by irregular and intermittent pain.

Many players present at the scene, as athletes, know how troublesome this thing is.

Barkley let out a wail.

This kind of irregular pain can affect a player's performance more than continuous pain, especially for a core center like Yao Ming.

Nets fans breathed a huge sigh of relief after being informed of the facts.

Yao Ming is a real man.

If it weren't for today, they might have liked this guy a lot too.

They would give Yao Ming the loudest applause when he lost a game!

NBA stars watching on TV gave different reactions. Kobe didn't even have the interest to continue dribbling the ball; he actually quite liked the big man.

however!

Before Vanessa's complaints could even finish, Yao Ming delivered a powerful steal, slapping all the naysayers in the face!

The toes, which were accompanied by irregular pain, were still able to take off!

Kenny Smith was stunned: "My God! It's Yao Ming! He jumped up and stole the ball! Charles! He's dribbling, and oh my god, he dunked!"

"Yao... Riyue!"

A drawn-out roar was accompanied by Yao Ming's powerful dunk!

Yao Ming is playing very aggressively right now.

It seemed somewhat "eager".

It was thanks to that unfortunate Kenyon Martin's assist.

Even if Yao Ming is a bit fierce, he won't get criticized!

Reputation is important, and getting revenge is also very important!

The Nets' shot missed.

Cato grabbed the rebound, and the Rockets launched a fast break.

Double-team!

After a series of matchups, the Nets backed down and started treating the rookie like a top player.

When facing double teams, it's really hard for Yao Ming to hold on without gaining weight.

Yao Ming held up the basketball and passed it to Cato on the side.

Cato passed the ball to Francis again.

Francis, with an open look at the three-point line, took a shot. With a season three-point shooting percentage of 30%, he unexpectedly made it!

Leading by 5 points!

He was a little excited!

Jefferson's violent drive to the basket during the transition was a bit cruel, considering that Yao Ming was not only a rookie, but also an injured one.

But this is the NBA!

Kicking the good leg of a cripple is also a tactic!

Jefferson was ready to foul.

Just as he was about to dunk, he saw that Yao Ming showed no fear or hesitation. They collided again, and Yao Ming swatted the ball away!

This swatter not only blew away Jefferson's dunk, but also destroyed the morale that Kidd had worked so hard to build.

"You're even softer than Kenyon!"

Yao Ming left behind a trash talk that almost made Jefferson feel good.

Jefferson has even developed a bit of a crush on Yao Ming.

Trash talk can be categorized. Yao Ming's trash talk didn't anger Jefferson's actions; on the contrary, it somewhat represented agreement with Jefferson's choice.

Jefferson received a huge boost in goodwill at this moment!

The Nets lost because they underestimated Yao Ming.

In the limited time he had in the third quarter, Yao Ming repeatedly got the ball, and whenever he received the ball in the low post, it was almost always a devastating score.

Every time fans thought Yao Ming couldn't keep going, he always managed to put the ball back in the basket.

Of course, Barkley and Kenny Smith also noticed the details.

Yao Ming is jumping less and less these days.

There are more and more ground-based actions.

The injuries are probably more serious than expected!

This is really not good news for a team that has to play the Pistons back-to-back tomorrow.

With three minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Rockets led by 12 points.

The only thing keeping the Nets going is preventing Yao Ming from doing whatever he wants.

The Nets were determined not to let the ball get inside.

Unfortunately, the ball doesn't come over, but the players can get out.

Yao Ming came out to receive the ball again.

It's Jefferson again.

Having made a decision with his eyes, Jefferson used all his skills, even preparing to foul.

Yao Ming took off again, and he even showed off a fadeaway jump shot!

The 226cm tall monster throws a fadeaway jump shot.

Are you being polite?

*Whoosh!*

With this basket going in, the point difference was widened to 14 points.

"This monster." Kidd sighed, looking at Yao Ming with a lack of confidence.

You're calling this a newbie?

Top-notch high-post play, a steady mid-range shot, tough defense, and first-rate game reading.

Is this guy an All-Star?

Kidd and Yao Ming each built their own systems.

After the collision, the Eastern Conference champion Nets were still at a disadvantage and were about to lose the game.

Kidd is trying to control the score difference as quickly as possible.

Unfortunately, he didn't get the chance.

With Yao Ming and Cato solidifying the Rockets' interior defense, the team was very stable. In fact, what Yao Ming lacked most at his peak was a defensive forward who could sweep the defense.

Cato is still a little short, but it's barely enough.

As the de facto best point guard in the league, Kidd's ability is beyond doubt.

Unfortunately, he was not well-prepared for the Rockets.

The current Rockets are no longer the pushover team they used to be.

Despite Francis's desperate defense, Kidd was ultimately unable to find an opportunity to attack.

With the final buzzer, the Rockets secured the victory early.

The point difference has reached 20 points.

The Nets conceded defeat amid gasps from the fans.

[Rewards settled!]

Monster clearing quest completed.

Local reputation increased by 13%.

[Feel +0.1, Agility +0.1, Free Attribute Points +0.1]

[Obtained a special item...Small Stamina Recovery Potion]

As soon as the game ended, Yao Ming was surrounded by a large group of reporters.

After answering several questions very professionally, Yao Ming was taken away by Rockets staff citing injury issues.

A reporter in the crowd captured Yao Ming's satisfied smile.

They felt that this was the indomitable spirit and fighting will of young people.

Actually, Yao Ming was just grinning foolishly at the generous reward.

I got an item.

That's awesome.

In the post-game interview, Yao Ming became the focus of the day, sitting in the center position. To appear professional, the Rockets' team doctor even brought out a cane.

What's even more outrageous is that this thing even has a logo!

After everyone sat down, the reporters appeared very excited.

The Rockets have won five straight games since Yao Ming started to perform well.

The reporter has stopped counting how long they haven't had a winning streak, but if Yao Ming hadn't been injured today, they probably would have crushed the Nets in three quarters.

The difference between a rookie and a player directly led to the Rockets, who finished last season at the bottom, defeating the favorite Nets!

That was last year's runner-up.

"Yao Ming, you played very relaxed today. Your injury didn't stop you from returning to the court, and you were scoring throughout the fourth quarter. Wasn't the pressure from Kidd's Nets enough?"

The first question comes from ESPN reporter Nick, who lacks any sense of martial ethics.

He's a philanderer.