msmithbooks Chapter 674
Chapter 674
Chapter 674
The starting lineup of the Mavericks for the away game is: Center - Samuel Dalembert, Power Forward - Dirk Nowitzki, Small Forward - Shawn Marion, Shooting Guard - Monta · Ellis, point guard -- Jose Calderon.
This lineup is a lineup that the Mavericks often use in the regular season, but although Calderon and Dalembert are the starters, their playing time is often less than that of the substitutes Devin Harris and Wright.
What really kills the Mavericks is the depth of their roster, their second unit.Really relying on this old starting lineup, it still lacks competitiveness in the league.But their problem is also obvious. Most teams in the playoffs will shrink their rotation and the playing time of their main players will increase. Therefore, teams that rely on the depth of their benches may be able to rely on the advantage of more players to get opportunities in the regular season. In the playoffs, this advantage will be reduced.
This is why it is said that the playoffs will test superstars more.When superstars play closer to 40 minutes, their impact will be stronger than in the regular season.After all, no matter how many players you play, there are only 5 players on the field.This is why NBA teams are chasing superstars.Two 50's and one 100's look the same, but let the general manager of the NBA choose, and they will choose a 100's 100 times, because the number of players is limited.
In the past few seasons, the two teams have each won a championship, so this can be regarded as a contest between the former championship and the defending champion.
The atmosphere at the scene was quite good, and those K honeys dangled fans, posters, inflatable sticks and other objects with Xie Kai's head on them to prove their identity as K honey.
The game started quickly, and the starting players of both sides were ready to play.
The White Bears and Dalembert prepare the jump ball near the middle circle, and the game is on the verge of breaking out.
The fans at the scene felt a little suffocated, because the cruel playoffs came!But they are also very excited, because the home team has the hope of defending the title.
At the start of the jump ball, the white bear overwhelmed Dalembert and passed the ball to the old prince, and the game officially started!
Amidst the cheers of the fans at the scene, Conley slowly dribbled the ball across the half.
"Friends in front of the TV, this is CCTV Sports Channel, and now we are broadcasting live the NBA Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the first round of the playoffs. Here Jia and Xu Ji are your commentators. !” Yu Jia said excitedly.
The two teams faced each other in the regular season, and the defense was basically based on position. At this time, it was not Monta Ellis in the regular season who opened the defense, but Sean Marion, the "hacker".
Yu Jia said in surprise: "The Mavericks asked Marion to match up and thank you!"
Xu Jicheng said: "Don't let Monta Ellis defend, Coach Carlisle doesn't want to be billed by Xie at this point!"
Yu Jia was a little puzzled: "Marion is the Mavericks' starting swingman who defends the best position, but he's a small forward and he's getting older. Can his speed really keep up with Xie Kai?"
Xu Jicheng explained helplessly: "But I think this is the helpless choice of Coach Carlisle. He really doesn't have any players who can match up. Let Marion limit it, and he will definitely not let him completely defend alone. There will definitely be some players. Assisting in defending against pincer attack."
Xie Kai came out from the right wing, and Marion used his wingspan to interfere with him receiving the ball.After all, Comrade Hacker is 36 years old. How can he completely prevent players who are 10 years younger than him from catching the ball?
Xie Kai received the ball, facing Marion, in the cheers of the fans at the scene, he took the ball with his left hand!
Bai Xiong came to cover, but Nuo Tianwang came out to delay!
Yu Jia said: "Coach Carlisle seems to have a special arrangement. In the few games of the regular season, it was Dalembert who defended Gasol."
Xu Jicheng nodded and said, "Randolph puts more emphasis on low-post offense, let Dalembert match up, but protect Nowitzki and prevent him from getting into foul trouble."
Xie Kai took the ball to his right hand, broke through the middle, and gave it to the old prince in the bottom corner of the right wing!
Ellis is facing the old prince. The height difference between the two is 15cm, but the former moves quickly and will not easily lose his position.
The old prince feinted a shot, broke through with his left hand, and then passed to the black bear in the restricted area!
The black bear catches the ball, faces Dalembert, turns around and grinds in, is flanked, and lays up forcibly-no!
The black bear signaled to the referee that the opponent fouled, but the referee ignored it.
Yu Jia said with a smile: "The referee's penalty scale in the playoffs has also been loosened, and confrontation is encouraged!"
Marion took the rebound and handed it to Calderon to advance.
The Mavericks' offense is systematic. Their multi-point thrust + jumper team helped them win the championship that year.
The Grizzlies are very committed, and it seems that what Xie Kai said in the locker room before has an effect.They don't have any feeling of underestimating their opponents. Every player is very focused, and they don't spare any energy on the defensive end.Even the obese black bear chased the old king Nuoge around half the time.
The Mavericks wanted to find shooting opportunities by passing and cutting, but the opponent's defense was so tight that they couldn't find opportunities.The ball was in the hands of Nuo Tianwang, he singled out the black bear, and the golden rooster independently shot a fadeaway jumper—strike the iron!
The White Bears took the rebound and handed it to Conley to advance.
For the Grizzlies, Xie Kai singled Marion and missed a step-back jumper!
The old prince grabbed a rebound and fouled at the basket!
Both sides invested a lot of energy on the defensive end at the beginning of the game. The old men of the Mavericks also worked hard. Even the old Tianwang and Lao Ka, who had been used as ATM machines, completely gave up and defended at all costs.
Yu Jia sighed: "This game is only the first game of the first round of the playoffs, but the level of dedication of both sides is really no less than the division finals!"
Xu Jicheng explained: "This can be regarded as the experience and spirit of the championship team! They are not willing to lose, and they all want to show their spirit. This spirit is really important."
The two teams played for 3 minutes at the beginning, and they only relied on fouls to score 2 points respectively. The score on the court was still 2:2!It only took 3 minutes to play, but the physical energy consumption of both sides was not small. Just look at the players' soaked jerseys and sweat on their faces, and you can get a little idea.
Although the home team feels bad due to the relationship between defense and status, Xie Kai is not worried at all.This is what he expects, the whole team is united and committed.It doesn't matter if you don't feel good, the playoffs are not about scoring points, but about winning.As long as you can win, even if you only score 80 points in a game, so what?The touch will fluctuate, the offense will lie, and the defense will not.
On the Mavericks side, Monta Ellis opened up, and after using the screen, he forced his way to the basket and made a difficult shot-a jump!
Wow - difficult!
(End of this chapter)