When the Clippers use normal rotation, it is not so easy for the Mavericks to even out the 18-point difference.
This year's Mavericks are not last year's Mavericks.
The reason why the Mavericks were able to repeatedly counterattack last season was not only their high offensive efficiency, but also their solid defense.
Once the defense collapses, chasing points becomes impossible.
If you can't defend yourself, how can you make a big comeback?
Although Curry's three-pointers are powerful, this offensive wave of 12 consecutive points in the second quarter actually only had one three-pointer.
Most of the points were scored by getting inside and facing the Mavericks center, challenging Haywood.
If the Mavericks were still Chandler inside, Curry would not be able to score continuously like this.
Haywood is more than a step behind Chandler in protecting the rim.
At the end of the first half, the Clippers led the Mavericks by 16 points 66:50.
In the second half of the second quarter, the Clippers clearly lost strength.
Min Congda changed the lineup, using Randolph and Gasol, paired with Fisher, Ricky Davis and Paul George.
Ricky returned to his familiar No. 2 position, which is a standard traditional lineup of two inside players.
The two heroes are completely used as the tactical axis, and Fisher's triangle offense's experience in feeding the ball inside is put to good use.
George's vitality and Ricky Davis' certain offensive ability with the ball are a perfect combination with the two heroes.
In other words, the Clippers can completely deploy two lineups with completely different playing styles and are competitive in the playoffs.
If you combine them again, you can come up with a third lineup.
"Who matched this team's lineup? Why does it feel so good?"
During the halftime break, Min Congda recalled the first half in his mind and felt depressed.
The players still don’t know that tonight will be Min Congda’s last game as coach.
Everyone is in good condition, the chemistry, the rotation, are all in perfect condition.
Everyone thought that this was Mr. Smart's true strength.
The previous games were just for fun, they were conducting military parades to test everyone's status.
Today is the real deal.
Min Congda summarized the situation in the first half and laid out the tactical requirements for the second half.
"The 16-point lead is not very big, and our defense is not good enough. The key to the second half is defense rather than offense. We must insist on double-teaming Nowitzki, let him distribute the ball, and let Kidd and Ma Lyon and Terry are going to shoot three-pointers. Give them a chance to make a three-pointer, and I bet they can't take it."
"Once the Mavericks are unable to hit enough three-pointers, we must seize the opportunity of long rebounds to launch a counterattack and use quick counterattacks to further wear down the Mavericks. This year their pace is obviously slower than last year, and we must drag them to death. Although our We have certain advantages inside, but speed is also what we are good at. Curry must be the engine of the team. Randolph must actively play quickly, Mark, learn more from your brother."
Steve Kerr, Kim Hughes and others listened to Min Congda's tactical arrangements.
They can feel the confidence in Min Congda, which will greatly infect the players.
A strategy like letting the Mavericks make a three-pointer is very risky.
The Mavericks are chasing points. Once the three-pointer is opened, the Clippers will be in danger.
In the semifinals last season, the Lakers were killed by a three-pointer made by the Mavericks in the second half.
Phil Jackson's favorite strategy is to take the lead and release a three-pointer.
Use impregnable three-second zone defense to force opponents to shoot a large number of three-pointers, reducing the offensive success rate and disrupting the rhythm.
You can also use long rebounds to counterattack to widen the point difference, and finally destroy the opponent's mentality.
In the playoffs, Jackson's trick worked repeatedly.
And all of this is based on a theoretical basis: shooting cannot win championships. This is the basic common sense that the league has adhered to for the past two decades.
But this common sense was broken last season, and it was the Dallas Mavericks who broke it.
Min Congda didn't believe in evil, and even tried to shrink the defense and release three-pointers to counterattack.
After the arrangement, Cole asked Min Congda: "Smart, is it a bit risky to start the second half like this?"
Min Congda said: "Of course it's big, so I'm gambling to gain wealth and wealth. I have a gambling capital of 16 points, why don't I gamble?"
Cole had nothing to say. Min Congda tonight was really completely different from before.
Determined and decisive, this is the necessary temperament for a successful coach.
Study, study hard.
After the start of the third quarter, the situation was as Min Congda expected, and the Mavericks just couldn't hit a three-pointer.
Nowitzki, Kidd, and Terry repeatedly missed three-pointers.
The Clippers team fights for long rebounds and counterattacks once they get the rebound.
Harden, who had been slowly playing auxiliary passes in the first half, became a black whirlwind in the third quarter.
He used his European steps and strong upper body strength to repeatedly succeed in counterattacks.
The shooting guard became a forward, and Curry was behind him.
Once the Mavericks shrink the basket in an attempt to stop Harden, Harden will distribute the ball to Curry on the wing.
Curry's three-point shooting touch was absolutely perfect tonight.
The No. 1 pick in 2009 and No. 3 overall pick worked closely together, and they teamed up to beat the Mavericks in a 15:5 attack wave in the first half of the third quarter.
The 16-point difference turned into 26 points, and the defending champion was completely defeated.
Harden scored 7 points in a row, Curry made 2 of 3 three-pointers, and the two jointly contributed 13 of the 15 points.
Carlisle once again had no choice but to call a timeout. Curry and Harden high-fived and the two returned to the bench together.
In one offseason, Harden has become much stronger than last season.
If the second-year Harden is still a little green, the third-year Harden is really a bearded man.
The two arms were as strong as Greek sculptures. Min Congda wondered if this boy had used some kind of technology in Xia Tian?
Min Congda still remembers the first time he noticed Harden. It was the game between the Clippers and the Thunder. Harden didn't score in the game.
The person who made Min Congda angry was his lifelong enemy, second only to the old fish Fisher, who got into the formation with all his heart.
This kid has a lazy personality and loves to go to nightclubs. He is a worthy target for corruption.
Unexpectedly, his mother in Los Angeles stepped in and corrected him abruptly.
Even Min Congda gave up exploring.
Now it's better, Li Gui has become Li Kui, and he is really unstoppable when he kills the basket.
The Clippers, who strictly implemented Min Chongda's tactics, crushed the defending champion Mavericks.
Curry in the first half and Harden in the second half, the two dominated the team's offense in the first and second half respectively.
Both of them are very selfless and humble players. Just look at their arms and you will know that they do not have exaggerated tattoos like ordinary black players.
They are both good kids among black players, and the future of their combination is undoubtedly bright.
In just three quarters, Curry and Harden made the game lose suspense, and the point difference once widened to 30 points.
Staples Center erupted into cheers after cheers.
The fourth quarter was completely turned into garbage time. In the end, the Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks at home 121:98 with a 23-point advantage.
Avenging the defeat in the Western Conference Finals last season.
Curry scored a team-high 30 points today, with extremely high efficiency and setting off a brilliant fireworks.
Harden had 19 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds, a near triple-double, extremely comprehensive.
The Clippers crushed their opponents from start to finish and didn't give the Mavericks any chance.
At the end of the game, Carlisle shook hands with Min Congda and said, "Well done Smart, I look forward to meeting you next time."
Min Congda smiled and thought there would be no next time. This coach will quit!
"So this is the team I built~ It looks like I lost, really lost."
Seeing the smiles of the players after the game, Min Congda felt extremely sad.
I have worked so hard to create such a strong team!
All the efforts were in vain, it was stuck, it was completely stuck.
Even if Min Chongda is not accurate in judging people's potential, a blind person can feel the light of what Harden and Curry are showing now.
If he continues to think that these two people have no future, he is really deceiving himself.
Now his hopes are pinned on the new coach.
As the saying goes, one soldier is raging, and a general is raging in a nest.
If the head coach is not good enough, gives random directions, cannot coordinate the relationship between the players, and causes conflicts among the players, then no matter how good the lineup is, it will be in vain.
Min Congda, who has been the head coach for more than a month, knows this well. The blame lies with the players for listening too much to Min Congda.
If there is a large-scale rotation like this when the coach is changed, the players are likely to rebel, and then the situation will be out of control.
"Okay, let me win another game with you today. My Yan Song is coming soon! Lead my Clippers to the end! Never give up!"
Min Congda encouraged himself in his heart, but who will be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers?
Min Congda didn't have a definite answer in his mind.
As for the rising super backcourt combination of Harden and Curry, they would never have thought that the biggest enemy and obstacle in their careers would be their beloved Mr. Smart.
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