Tang Tian nodded, starting from letting Kerr train Landry's three-point shooting in the offseason, his plan was to make Landry the team's new starter.

Although the talent is worse than Millsap, he is positive, and the defensive end is not afraid of confrontation, and if he has a three-point hand, the effect will definitely be better than Scola.

Now let Landry play as a substitute and Gasol Jr. is only in the transitional phase.

But just like he thought before, Reeves and this wave of three consecutive defeats made everything ahead of schedule.

"If you have a hard time, you can say it here." Tang Tian continued, he also knew that it was a bit reluctant to let Landry go up at this time.

"No, coach, if the team has an arrangement, I will do my best." Landry confirmed what Tang Tian said and said without hesitation.

Tang Tian smiled and nodded, this is the attitude that a professional player should have.

"Okay, I believe you, let's go down and rest first, adjust your mentality, I'm looking forward to your next performance." Tang Tian smiled and encouraged.

Landry nodded heavily, and then went out with a happy face.

Watching Landry leave the office, Tang Tian thought about it, picked up his mobile phone and called Cole again, asking him to call Yi Jianlian over.

After two seasons, he will be prepared to do things with both hands, if Landry is Plan A, then Yi Jianlian is his Plan B.

Yi Jianlian performed well in the Olympic Games, but he has not had any opportunities to play in the Rockets so far, on the one hand, as a newcomer, he is not familiar with the team's tactical system, and on the other hand, like Sun Yue at the beginning, Tang Tian also has a step-by-step training plan for him.

"Coach, you call me?" Yi Jianlian asked cautiously after entering the office, his eyes were expectant and a little nervous.

is a little different from Sun Yue at the beginning, because Tang Tian has already used honor points on him, he has a very strong sense of trust in Tang Tian.

"Well, that's right, I've been in touch with Vipers head coach Chris Finch, and you'll report to him tomorrow." Tang Tian said straight to the point.

Last season, the Rockets shared the Austin Bulls with the Spurs, but for the new season, they already have their own development league team, the Vipers, with their home court in Houston.

"De-development coalition?" Yi Jianlian looked surprised, and his expression became a little frustrated, he had been waiting for the opportunity, but he didn't expect to wait for this result.

"Yes, you don't have a place in the rotation right now, but you need to play to stay fit."

"And you didn't go to the Vipers team, you went with a mission, you have to know this in your heart."

"Mission?" There were more doubts in Yi Jianlian's eyes.

"Yes, to have a place on the Rockets, you have to improve shooting consistency, which requires a lot of shots, and the Vipers can meet that." Tang Tian then explained.

The other thing is that he went to the Viper Team to practice.

After listening to the explanation, Yi Jianlian's frustration gradually disappeared.

To delegate is not to give up on him, but to temper him.

"Be patient, wait for your chance, and be confident." Tang Tian finally said earnestly.

He still has 2 honor points left, and it is impossible to give Yi Jianlian a round like adding three measurements in the game, he can only come selectively, and among Yi Jianlian's remaining weaknesses, confrontation is the most difficult to change, so the rest, shooting stability and self-confidence, can only be improved by game accumulation.

Yi Jianlian nodded vigorously, although his personality is introverted, he is not stupid, he can feel that the Rockets and the Bucks are completely different, and they are really cultivating him.

Maxima needs Bole, and that's enough for him.

On November 16, U.S. time, after a two-day break, the Rockets welcomed the tenth game of their season at the Toyota Center at home, against the Los Angeles Lakers.

After the Lakers' Bynum paid, the three-high lineup played vigorously, with a record of 9 wins and 1 loss so far, ranking first in the league.

Compared to their rivals, the Rockets, they are more of the favourites to win the title this season.

With an excellent record, combined with the fact that the two teams met in the Western Conference Finals last year, and the fact that the Rockets had already suffered three straight defeats, this game is in the spotlight.

.t also broadcast the game live across the United States.

During pre-game training, .t reporter Erin Andrews interviewed Pau Gasol, the Lakers' power forward.

"Paul, a battle of focus, we heard before the game that the Rockets made changes to the lineup, and Carlandri will replace Luis Scola against you, what do you think about this?" Erin asked with a smile.

"That's a guy who plays very hard, and tonight is going to get a lot more intense." Gasol's personality is relatively mild, and he also gave a more official answer at this time.

This is obviously not what Erin wants, she smiled and continued to ask: "We know that the Rockets have suffered three consecutive defeats in the past, and the No. 4 position is their biggest weakness, and it is also the key to the victory of the Rockets' opponents, and now that the starting No. 4 position has changed, do you still have the confidence to defeat them from here, or to blow them up?" ”

"Yes! Of course! Without waiting for Gasol to answer, Bynum passed by and rushed over and shouted directly.

Bynum's sudden appearance breaks up the interview, but it intrigues Erin greatly.

That's the gimmicky pre-game news.

"Why? Andrew: You seem confident? Erin immediately jumped to the interview.

"Why not? Paul is the most skilled big man on our team, opposite, oh ......" Bynum said and pouted, and said with disdain on his face, "It's not that I don't give face, a big forward with a registered height of 2.01 meters and an arm span of 2 meters?" Don't be such a dude, if you think he can cause trouble to Paul, that's the biggest insult to Paul! ”

Erin was delighted that she had gotten the pre-match news she needed most.

It's just that she doesn't seem to be enough.

"Paul, do you think so?"

"I ......"

"Hey, Paul, don't make me look down on you." Bynum smiled and patted Gasol the shoulder.

"Yes, I'll crush my opponent." Gasol nodded.

"Then I wish you all the best of luck tonight." Erin said with a final smile.

Bynum nodded, pulled Gasol and continued to train.

The Toyota Centre was packed with people that night, and despite the short start of the season, the attendance was over 90% due to the fact that they were the defending champions, and it would be a great encouragement for the team to win such a crucial game.

After the opening ceremony, the starters from both sides appeared one after another.

On the Rockets' side, the outside line is a combination of Billups and Maddy, the front line is Battier and Landry, and the center is Yao Ming.

On the Lakers' side, Fisher and Kobe Bryant on the outside, Ariza and Gasol on the front, and Bynum at center.

In the new season, there have been some changes to the lineups of both sides, and after the changes, the Lakers are completely as strong as the Rockets on paper, or even stronger.