文章来源： http://ppt.cc/Ou1Q The New York Times, By JIM CAVAN The Rockets Catch Fire 火箭正夯 It was one year ago this week that a little-known Taiwanese-American point guard from Harvard became a global superstar. 就在一年前的这周， 一位鲜为人知，来自哈佛的台裔美籍控卫 成为了席卷全球的球的超级明星 Jeremy Lin may never again grace all the magazine covers and highlight reels that marked his run with the Knicks last season, but that has not stopped his new team from becoming one of the N.B.A.’s most exciting young squads, thanks in large part to Lin. Jeremy Lin也许再不会重现上赛季的Linsanity，是所有媒体杂志的焦点 即使如此，他所在的新球队， 仍是全NBA中最使人期待的年轻队伍之一 当然其中有很大的部份的原因是Lin Among the Rockets’ accomplishments: a streak of seven games scoring 100 or more points; a league-high 140 points and 23 3-pointers in a singlenight (both of which in regulation in Tuesday’s win over the Warriors); a ranking of sixth in the league in offensive efficiency (106.1), second in 3s made per game (10.3), fourth in effective field-goal percentage (52.1 percent) and first in pace (98.8). 关於火箭队的成绩： 连续七场得分破百， 在一场比赛得到联盟中新高的140分，以及投进23个三分球 （这两项成绩都是在本周二对上勇士队产生的） 攻击效率排名联盟第六，三分球进球数第二名， FG%第四名，并且有着全联盟最快的节奏 It’s a recipe that has landed the Rockets in eighth place in the WesternConference, one game ahead of the similarly young Trail Blazers and four games ahead of the fast-fracturing Los Angeles Lakers. Although a playoff spot is far from secure, the Rockets are one team that has managed to outstrip preseason expectations. 这些要素让火箭目前可以排名西区第八， 以一场胜差领先同样是年轻球队的拓荒者，以及四场胜差领先湖人 即使目前还是不能说稳进季後赛 但已超越了本赛季大家对他们的预期了 After the team acquired James Harden in a multiplayer sign-and-trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder, many wondered whether the Rockets’ shiny new backcourt could effectively mesh; both Lin and Harden were known to be ball-dominant guards who thrived best in high pick-and-roll situations. How, then, might the new coach Kevin McHale manage the new-look Rockets? 在火箭队交易来哈登後， 许多人都在好奇，林和哈登这两位闪亮的後场该怎麽有效的磨合。 林和哈登都是需要球权来达到高效 P & R 的後卫 而教练Kevin McHale该如何， 或者是他是否能够带领火箭这群菜鸟球员？ Despite some early struggles, by Jan. 1 the Harden-Lin tandem was registering a plus-minus of 3.0 while sharing the court – respectable, if not exactly incendiary. During the team’s seven consecutive 100-point games, however, that number has mushroomed to 15.2., according to NBA.com. 尽管赛季初期打的挣扎， 在一月一号後，哈登和林开始分享球，互相重视对方 因此两人＋-值合计为3.0 而在连续七场得分超过一百分的比赛，+-更夸张的攀升到15.2 In that stretch, the Rockets have connected on 44 percent of their 3-point attempts, compared with 35 percent before Jan. 24, the day before the team’s latest scoring tear began. Furthermore, NBA.com’s metrics show numerous Harden-Lin lineups registering solid-to-outstanding plus-minus numbers. The most common unit over the last couple of weeks – Lin, Harden, Omer Asik, Patrick Patterson and Chandler Parsons – has had a 3-point clip of 46 percent and shot 55 percent on field goals over all while registering a plus-minus of 17. 在那段期间，火箭队的3PT FG%已到达44%，而在1/24前只有35% 另外，NBA.com的分析数据明确显示，哈登和林有多麽惊人的+-值 过去几周最常见的组合为: 林，哈登，阿西, PPT以及Parsons 这样的组合带来了3PT FG% 46% 以及 FG% 55%以及+-值17 What’s more, Harden and Lin have seen their own numbers improve, especially Lin’s: 15.9 points, 7 assists and 2.3 steals with 50 percent shooting (including 48 percent from behind the arc). Harden has remained blistering, tallying 25.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.9 steals with 52 percent shooting (and 50 percent from 3). 更值的提的是，哈登和林的数据看起来都提升了，特别是林。 15.9分，7助攻以及2.3抄截，以及FG% 50% (包含3PT FG% 48%) 哈登当然还是同样优异， 25.7 分， 5.7 篮板, 6.7 助攻 1.9抄截并且FG% 52%, 3PT FG% 50% Of course, a seven-game sample size does not a season make. Still, Houston’s play – and that of its star guards in particular – is made only more compelling by the team’s prospects. 当然，短短的七场比赛不足以代表整个赛季， 不过火箭队，特别是先发後卫，使得这个球队更加引人注意 After years of middling success, General Manager Daryl Morey has constructed a roster that is high on upside as well as financially flexible. With the exception of Harden (signed through the 2018 season), Houston has no contractual commitments beyond 2015. With just over $39 million slated for next season, it will have more than enough room to reel in a near-max free agent – if the Rockets so choose. 经过许多年的不上不下後， 莫雷建构队伍是找寻有潜力的球员，且保持薪资弹性 除了哈登之外（合约至2018年），没有任何一张合约超过2015年 下赛季的薪资也约为超过三千九百万美金， 如果火箭队想要的话，也可以有足够的空间签下一位顶薪的自由球员 Houston’s cap gets a little tricky in 2014 when a pair of so-called poison pills – Lin and Asik’s respective $15 million third years – are scheduled to kick in. But even that supposed stumbling block has caveats: assuming improvement, both players may end up approximating – if not fully realizing – those values. Even if they do not, both contracts will most likely remain, for slightly different reasons, eminently tradable: Lin’s because of his global appeal and Asik’s because of his timelessly valuable skills as an agile defending and rebounding center. 火箭队的薪资空间在2014年会比较麻烦一些， 因为林和阿西的毒药合约将会生效，在第三年来到1500万美金 假使他们持续进步，这就值得了 但若不是如此，这两张合约还是有其不同的价值在 纯粹就交易价值来说，林有全球市场而阿西是他无可替代的篮板技巧 Coupled with the steady growth of Parsons, a second-year forward, and a bench that potentially has plenty of talent, the Harden-Lin Rockets are set up nicely for the future. A few more weeks of lights-out offensive production, however, and the rest of the league may wonder – with more than a little worry – whether that future is now. Parsons这位二年级生持续稳定成长，还有许多有天分的板凳 哈登和林为火箭准备了美好的未来。 若是在几周又重现这惊人的进攻效率， 联盟其他的球队也许会疑惑并且担心： 会不会未来的事情其实已经发生了 ************************************************************** 这篇和写法比较不一样的是， 认为火箭目前的成功是因为充满潜力的闪亮双卫 下面几位乡民的留言写的蛮好的～ 所以重点在下面 （误） ************************************************************** calvino (New Jersey) After all of the frenzy that surrounded Lin's departure from New York, It's nice to see that the situation worked well for both parties. The Knicks have turned themselves into an immediate championship contender with a team stacked with savvy vets. The flip side is that Jeremy Lin landed with an exciting, dynamic young team that has a very bright future. The Knicks and Rockets are now my two favorite teams to watch in the NBA, for very different reasons. 在Linsanity随着Lin远离纽约後，目前的状况对双方都好。 尼克成了立即能争冠的队伍， 而林身处於充满动能的年轻球队，有着美好的未来。 因为不同的理由，尼克和和火箭现在是我最喜欢的两只球队。 (OS: 当初就是因为这篇决定要翻留言的～写的很好) Know Nothings (NYC) I REALLY want to wear my red #7 Lin Rocket shirt to the game when the Rockets eliminate the Knicks in the playoffs. Since they are in different divisions, guess which game that would have to be... I'm praying for the opportunity. 我好想穿上我的 #7 Lin 火箭球衣去看火箭在季後赛打败尼克 因为他们再不同的分区，所以不太可能 我只能祈祷有这样的机会 fonda2008 (DC) If Lin keeps up with his talent in burning former teams that overlooked or gave up on him, your wishes may very well come true. （这篇是回上篇的） 如果林持续提升他的天分， 并且一直打前队伍以及看不起他的人的脸 你的希望可以成真的 Jennifer from NY It is fun to watch the young Rockets playing a fast paced team game. Lots of upside for sure...wish them success. 看菜鸟火箭球队的快节奏团队篮球很有趣。 高潮起伏，希望他们能成功。 falth (New York) Very nice and fair article. Houston Rockets is truly an exciting team to watch now even if they don't have many superstars. Harden is a great scorer and Lin is a very inspiring player. If both of them can show their best, they will develop into a very challeging team.they also have Parsons, PPT... But I really don't like the coach who didn't give credits and trust to players a lot. They need to trust players and gave them encouragement when they have problems. 非常棒且公允的文章。 火箭队现在真的是个让人期待的球队，即使他们并没有超级球星。 哈登是很好的得分手，林则是个非常激励人心的球员。 如果两人都可以展现出他们最佳的一面， 他们将会是很有竞争力的队伍。 同时还有Parsons, PPT等。 不过我真不喜欢那位教练，他老是不相信且吝於赞美球员。 当球员遇到困难时，他必需相信球员并且鼓励他们。 （看看～不是只有我们在说教练的问题吧） easi-leeWest (Orange) Parsons is the key here. Harden was a known quantity. Linsanity is reality. Chandler Parsons was a good player in college, but I didn't think he would be this good in the NBA. Parsons是关键。 哈登已是众索皆知的棒。而Linsanity也是真货。 Parsons在大学是很棒的球员，但我觉的他在NBA无法打的同样出色 （OS: 小帅哥今天对勇士算是打脸了～小帅哥明明就很棒阿~ 你看火箭队没人可以当他替补：因为脸也要一起替补） Back to Basics Rob New York Now imagine Carmelo Anthony on Houston and Jeremy Lin and Chandler Parsons on the Knicks, with McHale coaching the Knicks and Woodson coaching the Rockets. The Rockets would tank as Anthony diminished the team. The Knicks ? Knowledgeable and experienced followers of the NBA can dream, can't we ? It's better than watching Anthony consistently take a lot of rushed, poor shots every game. 想像一下甜瓜在火箭，林和Parsons在尼克。 伍僧执教火箭队而海尔是执教尼克 而尼克会变得怎样？我们这些老球迷们可以有梦想了，不是嘛？ （这篇有点批评前队友，我就只翻林的部份 不过为啥只要林和Parsons, 是因为他们是好友吗 ^^; 别忘了功夫打气法有哈登阿 然後如果冰箱来纽约，应该会被媒体的压力逼的很惨～嘿！） --

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