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On April 10, Beijing time, the Rockets led the Magic 63-51 in the first half, establishing a double-digit advantage of 3 details, and VanVleet and Smith combined for 32 points to break out and freeze Banchero.
Van Vleet broke out strongly with 18+3+3
1. Van Vliet 18 + 3 + 3.
At the beginning of the game, the Rockets fell behind 5-10, and after Uduka took a timeout, VanVleet went straight away.
VanVleet counters and layups
The Magic lineup is relatively tall, and the pace is naturally slow, and VanVleet hit the basket three times in a row.
VanVleet three points
The breakthrough became a threat, and VanVleet began to attack from the outside, and hit two more three-pointers in a row.
After a mid-range and foul two free throws, VanVleet scored 15 points in the first quarter with 5 of 8, and after Harris made a three-point foul and a free throw in the second quarter, in the first half of the game, VanVleet scored 18 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists in 6 of 9.
2. Smith 14+4+4.
Facing the champion Lang Banchero, Smith held back his strength to prove his worth, and the story is unknown to fans, which is reflected in the field:
Smith has three points
The best outside sniper, Smith is 2 of 3.
Smith middle distance
This was followed by a breakthrough and a mid-distance breakout, full flowering.
Throughout the first half of the game, Smith contributed 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists on 6-of-10 shooting, and also broke out strongly.
VanVleet and Smith led the team to excellent offense, and on the defensive end, Udoka made more targeted adjustments.
3. Freeze Banchero.
Wagner Jr. was absent, and the Magic became Banchero to lead the team single-core, so Udoka ordered the whole team to freeze the champion, how ruthless?
The trio rounded up Banchero
As soon as Banchero hits the inside, the Rockets are encircled, and even as I saw in the picture, there were three people in the middle.
Banchero mistakes in miniature
Then, whether it was a single defense or a pinch, the Rockets gave Banchero full intensity, causing him to have 4 turnovers in the half.
Throughout the first half, Banchero was 4-of-12 with only 10 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 turnovers, failing to live up to his No. 1 leadership value, another important factor in the Rockets' ability to build a double-digit advantage.