Zeng Xingyang didn't shoot much in the first quarter, average efficiency, and was subbed out after 7 minutes, giving other Nuggets players more opportunities.
Faried was very active, constantly fighting for rebounds and scoring on second-chance plays.
The scores alternated between the two teams, ending the first quarter at 25 to 25.
The second quarter begins.
Rockets lineup: Lawson, Terry, Ariza, Harrell, Howard.
McHale noticed the issue between Howard and Harden, so he slightly staggered their playing time.
Nuggets lineup: Foye, Barton, Zeng Xingyang, Faried, Lavine.
Zeng Xingyang rested for a long time in the first quarter, so Mike Malone arranged for him to lead the second unit.
Rockets' offense.
Lawson dribbles to the frontcourt.
In this lineup, Howard is the main offensive focus.
Lawson passed the ball to Howard.
Cleared out, Howard isolates against Lavine.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Howard's power is an advantage, slowly advancing.
