ESPN: Who can win the final No. 1 spot in the league? Mavericks or Sun?
Sports Illustrated: Who can win the regular season MVP? Nowitzki or Nash?
USA Today: The suspenseful final game of the 2006/07 regular season.
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The March schedule has ended and April has just entered. The Suns don't have much time to breathe before they have to fight the Mavericks for the top spot.
Of course, this is just a gimmick. Now the Mavericks are 60 wins and 11 losses, 4 games ahead of the Suns' record of 56 wins and 15 losses. The Suns ended the March schedule with 5 consecutive victories, while the Mavericks posted a 9-game winning streak. In the end, what can the Suns do to reverse this situation? The Mavericks have room to lose, and the Suns?
In a word: There are not many games left for him.
Rather than competing for the top spot and helping Nash defeat Nowitzki's team, it would be more reliable to give Nash the power of three consecutive regular season MVPs.
Now Nash is ranked third on the MVP list. This season, the main players like Marion and Laga Bell have not been sent away, and Stoudemire has not suffered a season-ending injury. Nash wants to replicate last season by relying on sympathy points. Reversal is no longer possible.
Since there is no way to compare with a weak opponent, there is only one way, which is to reduce Nowitzki's impression in a direct head-to-head battle. Maybe there is no need to ask Nowitzki to climb the mountain. Nash still has a chance without asking. .
On the ranking list at this time, Nash is third, James is second, and Nowitzki is first.
April 1, April Fool's Day, Phoenix.
Night falls.
At this time, the peak showdown between the Suns and the Mavericks was about to take place in the American West Arena. The lights were bright and there was a huge flow of people.
During the warm-up, Nash and Nowitzki hugged each other and talked about the brotherhood. From 1998 to 2004, the feeling of 6 years, from raw to skilled...no, familiar. Now after they are separated, they are all standing together. The pinnacle of the league, I do have a lot of feelings to talk about.
By the way, the Mavericks team that Nash once belonged to now only has Nowitzki as an acquaintance. It's really different!
Marion and Terry both debuted in the 1999 class. One is too ugly, the other is too dark, and their faces are not attractive. When chatting, they have a natural affection for each other.
Su Bei also chatted with Howard's senior student for a while, and talked about Wake Forest University. As a non-prestigious university, I have to feel that there are too many talents coming out of it.
Moreover, when they brought their talents to the NBA, they both performed independently. That kind of proud feeling made the two people's words much warmer, at least they didn't have too much plastic flavor.
At this time, the starting lineups of both sides for tonight's match were also displayed on the big screen in the arena.
The Mavericks' starting five are Dampier, Nowitzki, Josh Howard, Terry, and Harris.
The Suns started with 5 players, Stoudemire, Marion, Su Bei, Laga Bell, and Nash.
This game will be broadcast live nationwide by TNT radio, with Mike Breen and Kenny Smith as commentary partners.
"In the three previous games against the Mavericks, the Suns were at a disadvantage in terms of appearance and results. The score was 2-1 and the Mavericks took the lead.
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Moreover, the only game they lost was in double overtime, with Stoudemire scoring 41 points and 10 rebounds, Nash scoring 32 points, 16 assists and 8 rebounds, and Nash defensively stealing Terry in the last 35 seconds. , and then defeated the Mavericks in danger with only 2 points.
This kind of game will be difficult for the Suns to replicate again. "
"Indeed, the Suns and Mavericks are at a disadvantage in the game. I feel that the Suns are playing well. The Mavericks know the Suns' run-and-gun style very well and have also made upgrades and reinforcements.
Both teams play run and gun. On the way to the championship, the Suns pushed the run and gun to the extreme, ignoring all weaknesses and wanting to attack to solve everything.
The Mavericks start from their own shortcomings. Where there are problems,
He took control there and made drastic changes to piece together the team into a team with a balanced offense and defense and a balanced lineup.
The Suns are more suitable for the regular season, and the Mavericks are more suitable for the playoffs. In addition, the Mavericks' strength is there. As long as the Mavericks go all out, the Suns' probability of winning will be relatively low.
The end of the season is approaching, and the Suns are at home again. There is no need for the Mavericks to compete with the Suns. The outcome of this game is really ugly, and it depends on the condition of the players on the field..."
The game begins.
Beep——!
When the whistle sounded, the referee threw up the basketball in his hand. Dampier, the self-proclaimed No. 1 center in the Western Conference, defeated Stoudemire and scored the first offense for the Mavericks.
"Harris controlled the ball to the frontcourt, and Nowitzki came out to get the ball. No, he and Harris played a pick-and-roll tactic, and Nowitzki shot over Nash. They were chatting happily just now..."
Swish——!
3 to 0!
Three points into the net.
The relationship of 6 years must be like that of brothers of steel, but that was before 2004, and now it is 2007, 3 years, how many more 3 years are there in life? There's nothing wrong with changing from iron and steel to plastic, right?
Nash is still a competitor for the regular season MVP in the past few years, and has already won two. If he is a steel brother, it should be his turn anyway, right?
If he doesn't give it, he takes it from Nash.
On the court, the Suns attack.
Su Bei pulled away and helped Nash. Josh Howard did not disturb Nowitzki and Nash's reminiscing about their love for each other and stood aside to watch.
"Marion pulled Nowitzki out, played a pick-and-roll tactic with Nash, and sent Nowitzki in front of Nash.
Playing small to fight big, Nash continuously changed directions, shifted Nowitzki's defensive focus, and dribbled the ball to the inside. Nowitzki had no choice but to fight and retreat. Here, Nash pulled the ball and shot an arrow on horseback. Nowitzki Under the block, he shot the basketball..."
Swish——!
3 to 2!
Nash opened the scoring account, but the Suns fell behind by 1 point.
There is no way. Nowitzki is not a serious inside man. He uses the three-point line as a low post to play in singles. This is outrageous in itself. It is not unfair that the Suns will fall behind.
Looking back, during the Mavericks' offensive round, Nowitzki pulled out and played a tactical screen with Harris.
After catching the ball, he raised his hand and made a three-point shot. Nash came over, but Nowitzki collected the ball and drove the ball inside to break through. Nash had no power to parry, so he could only fight and retreat, taking things as they came.
"Stoudemire made the save, Marion also made the save, and Nowitzki opened his hand and made a two-point pull-up jump shot..."
Swish——!
5 to 2!
He can make sudden moves, shoot, and pass. The key to guarding him is his misplaced approach and inability to guard him.
It's harder for him not to score than to score.
On the court, during the Suns' offensive round, Nash dribbled to the frontcourt and continued to ask for a tactic.
"Marion continued to send Nowitzki in front of Nash, and Nash mismatched Nowitzki.
Breakthrough, change of direction, and use small to defeat big.
Huh! Harris jumped over to join in the fun, and started a flanking tactic with Nowitzki. This is not about martial ethics. Although there was no agreement to draw one against one, the peak showdown between regular season MVPs, two against one, was really extraordinary. Lost the share.
Nash is not a one-man player, he got up and passed the ball to Marion, and it was empty..."
Marion received the ball, and Josh Howard could only pounce to make up the ball.
boom--!
"Marion passed a back-up hit to the ground. Josh Howard looked at the basketball and saw Su Bei lifting the ball, jumping up, taking a shot, raising his hand to shoot a three-pointer..."
Swish——!
The knife fell from his hand, and Su Bei hit a three-pointer.
5 to 5, the two sides tied.
Looking back, the Mavericks attacked, and Nowitzki continued to control the basketball, playing behind Marion.
Bang——!
Unable to hit the ball, Nowitzki dribbled around, moved laterally and carried Marion to the inside to break through. Seeing Nowitzki getting closer to the basket, Su Bei pounced to help defend.
"Josh Howard made an air cut and Nowitzki passed the ball. He took one step from the free throw line and caught the ball. Josh Howard faced Su Bei's block and made a two-point fadeaway jumper..."
Swish——!
Two point hit.
7 to 5!
You know, in the 2006/07 season, Josh Howard has reached his peak, averaging 19 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists per game. Subei cannot resist Josh Howard's offensive skills.
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