May 3, American Airlines Center.
Night falls.
At this time, the Mavericks' home court was brightly lit and crowded.
The G3 game against the Thunder in the first round is about to begin.
During the warm-up, Durant chatted with Nowitzki about a few cents.
Trailing 0 to 2, what's there to talk about?
Nowitzki's face was pale and he just responded politely.
Su Bei couldn't pretend to be unfamiliar with him and said hello to his former teammates.
The home fans were also very considerate and applauded in welcome. However, the polarity soon reversed and they booed like a tsunami.
Su Bei circled around to say hello, calmly accepting whether it was applause or boos.
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 remains unchanged, still Haywood, Nowitzki, Marion, Kidd, and Delonte West.
The Thunder also did it, the same, Yin Baka, Durant, Su Bei, Billups, Westbrook.
This game was broadcast live by TNT Radio, with Barkley partnering with Kenny Smith as the guest commentator.
"Although I believe that after the entire series, the Thunder will have a higher chance of winning in the end.
Hong Kong, the Mavericks' lineup is indeed aging seriously, but don't underestimate the heart of a championship, especially the heart of an old boy's championship.
In the former G1 and G2, the home court of the Thunder, the Mavericks showed the tenacity of the defending champions. They fought the Thunder until the end and spent all their bullets. They lost the game because of their physical failure.
Returning to their two home stadiums, the Mavericks will most likely regain the points they lost by virtue of their home court advantage. "
"The Thunder are indeed too young. When controlling the rhythm on the court, the water inside is very deep and they cannot control it. This is very normal.
However, after all, the Thunder have a king combination, and no one can predict when it will explode.
Coupled with the terrifying bench advantage, if I have to choose a more optimistic team, I hope the Thunder will have the last laugh.
In the first two rounds, the Mavericks did a good job controlling the court and did not allow the Thunder to play a comfortable offensive rhythm.
But the Thunder will adapt.
Moreover, the Mavericks obviously have a chance to win the series. In the first two games, Stud fought too hard and suffered serious physical exertion. It is not clear whether they can continue the excellent form of the first two rounds. They still have to collide on the court. Only after a while can you see the advantages and disadvantages..."
The game begins!
Beep——!
When the whistle sounded, the referee threw the basketball high in the air. Haywood defeated Yin Baka and got the ball for the Mavericks in the first attack.
Kidd took the ball and took the ball to the frontcourt unhurriedly.
Su Bei's face followed Marion harmlessly.
"Sean, I was booed by the fans just now. Do you think I should show off my strength and slap them in the face?"
“You don’t have to be like this!
They also applauded just now. That was because love turned into hatred. Even if it turned into hatred, after all, they had loved.
As spectators, it’s a beautiful thing for us to continue to be side gigs, isn’t it? "Marion calmed Su Bei's mood. After all, if it weren't for Su Bei's 28 points in G1, it is very likely that the Mavericks would have been able to win the first game.
In the subsequent games, you can overwhelm others with force.
The Mavericks' chances of completing Black Seven will be greatly improved.
But you destroy my paradise and I break your wings, come on! Let’s hurt each other! This pattern is obviously not what the Mavericks want to see.
"Kidd hit the top of the arc, turned over West's card, dribbled the ball in and broke through. Then, as usual, he went in, jumped out again, and passed the ball back to Kidd.
At the same time, Nowitzki moved, moving from the left without the ball to the right, using Kidd's screen to get rid of Durant, and received Kidd's hand-to-hand pass, dribbling the ball through. , against Billups.
He leaned in with his back, then turned around, shook his shoulders, and raised his hand to shoot a two-point fadeaway jumper..."
Billups misplaced his defense and couldn't reach it. Yin Baka pounced, but it was too late and he could only hear the gunshot.
Swish——!
Nowitzki showed no mercy when he raised the knife and took the first shot, getting the first blood.
0 to 2!
"Watching Nowitzki's jump shot is like watching a work of art.
That's high-end stuff, really worth it! "
"Of course, the details of the Mavericks' teamwork are still terrifying.
You’re not afraid of getting old when it comes to tricks, but you’re afraid that you won’t be able to withstand it until you can’t handle it…”
Off the court, Scott Brooks was very calm. The Thunder really couldn't break this tactic.
But the Thunder don't win by defense, but by offense, offense, offense...
Durant, who has won the scoring title for three consecutive years and whose offensive firepower rivals Jordan's, needs a bicycle... no, he needs defense!
In the transition between offense and defense, Westbrook dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and acted as a reckless man.
Delonte West couldn't compare, so Kidd stepped in to help defend and, together with West, implemented a flanking tactic against Westbrook.
“The Mavericks didn’t take Westbrook’s jump shot seriously.
If we continue to use zone defense to force Westbrook to shoot away from the basket, what will Westbrook choose?
There was no wave, and the ball was distributed. Billups took the ball, pushed it with both hands, and handed the damn basketball into Durant's hands..."
Bang bang, bang—!
Durant broke through with the ball, stepped into the three-point line, immediately stepped down and dribbled, pulled his body back, retreated back to outside the three-point line, raised the ball, and shot a three-point pull-up jumper. …
Nowitzki, who was fighting and retreating, was pulled more than a meter away. He actively jumped out, but it was just a show. He could only bet that Durant's three-point pistol had no bullets.
Swish——!
Wrong guess, Durant's three-point pistol has bullets in it.
“The three-point shot is there!
With Durant's status as the leading scorer, no matter how he scores, it is perfectly reasonable.
This is the role of superstars on the court. The Mavericks have Dirk Nowitzki, and the Thunder have Durant. It's a problem for everyone, even if they don't know how to defend! "
3 to 2!
Su Bei continued to play soy sauce, but Marion did not provoke Su Bei and rushed to help defend Durant.
Rounding things off, Su Bei is still very useful on the court with his containment ability.
Off the court, Coach Carlisle's face was also very calm.
Superstar innings don't matter.
The Thunder have it, and so do the Mavericks.
The only team he cares about more is the team, which can gain so many advantages.
A tactic can be achieved, that is, continue, play music, and dance.
Kidd reached the top of the arc and continued to turn over West's cards. The latter brought his breakthrough talent to the court to teach the Thunder's defense to shrink inside and then distribute the ball.
"It's Kidd and Nowitzki's off-the-ball screen pick-and-roll again. This mediocre tactic seems simple, but it's also a problem for the Thunder, which uses man-to-man tactics. They don't know how to do it!
Nowitzki met Billups in a misplaced position again!
Hey, Nowitzki didn't shoot, but dribbled the ball inside, reached the paint area, and then sent the basketball into the sky..."
Bang-dang——!
Haywood made an alley-oop and dunked with both hands, his whole body hanging on the basket, easily eating the cake and scoring two points.
3 to 4!
"It's Nowitzki's all-round offensive attributes that he can break out, shoot, and pass, and he can also move without the ball, without distinction or zone, to attack.
In addition, Nowitzki has also perfected his back-up skills. It can be said that Nowitzki has fully equipped his offensive attributes.
He chose to use his own system to lead his teammates to score, which is also unstoppable..."
"Next, let's see how Durant will play?
Hey, he still held the ball to challenge Nowitzki, continued to break through with the ball, and continuously changed directions while moving. His explosive power was so powerful that passing Nowitzki was like passing through the streets in the early morning, and penetrated the Mavericks' defense.
Marion shrank back, trying to protect the basket. Durant sprinted to the end, but did not shoot. He chose to distribute the ball and threw the basketball to the left three-point corner. Su Bei was empty, so he raised it and shot. , raised his hand and shot a three-point jumper..."
Marion originally thought that Su Bei would continue to be a quiet sidekick. Unexpectedly, when his enemy moved, Su Bei also moved. He could only hear the sound of gunshots when he jumped out.
Swish——!
"Also, Su Bei connected with Durant and scored a three-pointer steadily.
At the beginning of the game, the Thunder started raining three-pointers, which is likely to be a disaster for the Mavericks..."
6 to 4!
Su Bei's three-pointer was not very insulting to the Mavericks, but it was extremely harmful.
The Mavericks mainly focus on jump shooting tactics, and their offense relies on shooting to kill their opponents.
Now the Thunder opened the scoring first with Durant's three-pointer, and then with Su Bei's three-pointer.
In terms of the accuracy of the jump shot, it is no worse than you, but in terms of the range of the jump shot, it is farther than you?
It needs hardness and hardness, and it needs length and length. What do you use to top it?
No way, relying on Nowitzki's firepower is obviously not enough.
Kidd took the ball to the frontcourt, continued to favor West, dribbled the ball inside, and then came back.
The basketball was back in his hands.
"Kidd caught the ball, jumped up, raised his hand and attempted a three-point pull-up jumper..."
You don't attack a single base, but you still dare to shoot a three-pointer?
Is there any royal law?
Are there any laws?
Billups was caught off guard, but he didn't panic in his heart. He didn't regard Kidd's three-point shot as alive at all: I bet there are no bullets in your three-point pistol.
Bang-dang——!
The basketball shot missed.
Kidd is still the same boy he used to be. Without any change, Kidd will die if he doesn't attack even if he tries a three-pointer.
“Kidd either shot or sent it.
However, in the scramble for rebounds, Haywood defeated Yin Baka and won the offensive rebound. He did not panic when there was no room to shoot. He passed the basketball to Nowitzki who came in through an air cut, and took the ball to top Durant's way in the air. One pick..."
Swish——!
In the second follow-up shot, Nowitzki sent the basketball into the basket, and the Mavericks scored again.
6 to 6!
The Mavericks can't defend, and the Thunder can't even try to defend.
bring it on!
Keep hurting each other!
"Westbrook acted like a fool, dribbling the ball into the paint, he shot, the zombie made a pull-up jumper, and... no, the basketball bounced out of the rim.
Fortunately, the rebound was taken by Yin Baka, and there was no room for attack. When he saw Su Bei cutting in from the air, he immediately passed the ball over. Su Bei used a civilian layup to shoot the basketball..."
Swish——!
Without any mercy, Su Bei steadily ate the cake into his stomach and easily scored two points.
8 to 6!
Next, the Mavericks attacked, but failed first.
Kidd just missed a three-pointer attempt and instead of making another wave, he gave Nowitzki the ball.
However, Nowitzki is a human being, not a god, and there are times when he is weak. He shot an excellent misplaced jumper without making a pull-up, but still sent it.
Bang-dang——!
“This is the flaw in the jump shooting team!
Just relying on shooting is unreliable. Sometimes the touch is very incomprehensible. When the touch cools down, it is an offensive option for an old 6..."
"Durant got the rebound and immediately rushed with the ball.
He continued to dribble the ball in the frontcourt, chased Nowitzki, changed direction, and passed the defense. Durant rushed to the paint area, jumped up, and slammed the basketball down with one hand..."
Bang-dang——!
With a one-handed dunk, Durant counterattacked and scored two points.
10 to 6!
The Thunder's offensive firepower continues to be unstoppable.
Durant made a sudden outside shot and showed his scoring leadership to the fullest, vaguely looking like the god of death was coming.
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