Chapter 54 The Maverick's Last Stand!
The Dallas Mavericks felt quite embarrassed. They returned to their territory to breathe, but the huge pressure still made them feel powerless to breathe.
The defeat in both games made Nowitzki feel painful, which is very similar to the feeling in the 2006 finals.
In the finals of that year, the opponent was the powerful Miami Heat, and there was also a third-grade rookie, that third-grade rookie. He defeated them with the team. The pain was unforgettable and he woke up in his sleep many times.
Unexpectedly, after five years, he returned to the finals again and met an unparalleled newcomer again.
Zhou Mubai gave him a more terrifying feeling. Wade could at least be restricted, but Zhou Mubai was at ease under the siege of the Mavericks and was more proactive. Every time he chased him and was about to throw a psychological shadow.
Nowitzki really felt a sense of lingering fear. When Zhou Mubai chased him and beat him, he felt that he had no room for resistance in front of Zhou Mubai.
Nowitzki is like this, let alone other people.
The third finals kicked off in Dallas.
It was a grand festival for Dallas fans, but it was just as worrying.
The Mavericks did not perform well when facing the Knicks. They saw during the live broadcast that it was not that the Mavericks were not strong enough, but that the Knicks were too strong, especially Zhou Mubai's behavior towards Nowitzki, which made them even more worried.
Dallas fans do not hate Zhou Mubai. They do not think that Zhou Mubai is a personal grudge against Nowitzki, because some experts have specifically analyzed this issue. The reason why Zhou Mubai did this is to limit Nowitzki's performance.
Obviously this strategy was successful. In the previous two games, every time Nowitzki reached a critical moment, he would lose his energy.
The Mavericks' 0:2 behind makes the city look a bit depressed. They once had a chance to win the championship, but they missed it.
This time, Dallas fans gave high hopes for the Mavericks. They crossed the powerful Los Angeles Lakers and the aggressive Oklahoma City Thunder all the way in the West. They originally thought that the Mavericks would change their previous fate after entering the finals.
But the Knicks poured cold water on these fans. Should they still return in a bad mood?
The Knicks' starting lineup is: Zhou Mubai, Tony Allen, Iguodala? Yao Ming and Tyson Chandler.
For the Knicks? They are the leading side, and the previous two games prove that their strategy is correct? They don’t need to adjust.
The Dallas Mavericks' starting lineup has changed? Terry and Barrea were promoted to the starting lineup and partnered with Kidd in the backcourt? Other Marion, Nowitzki has not changed.
Director Zhang said in surprise: "Is this a combination of three defenders? Is this Coach Carlisle's lineup of life?"
Yang Yi was also quite surprised: "I guess there may be two reasons for Coach Carlisle to use this lineup:
——First is to increase offensiveness? Three defenders are on the court at the same time, and their three-pointers are improved to the extreme. No one can do this with three-pointers? Will Nowitzki have a better singles environment after pulling it apart? Because no one can let go!
——The second is the defensive consideration. The small lineup does suffer from the inside defense, but it is difficult for them to limit the Knicks when they are targeting people. They are not as good as Terry and Barrea, who are faster, and use their steps to defend? In this way, they can use their speed to attack the rotation.
Is Marion a monster to switch defense? If the Mavericks play fast enough, they will force the Knicks to not fight for the frontcourt board? This lineup can indeed make up for their previous shortcomings! Coach Carlisle is worthy of being a tactical genius, and even such an adventurous lineup dares to use it."
Director Zhang smiled and said, "They have reached the edge of the cliff? If they don't take risks, there will be no chance? The first two games have been proven? According to their previous style of play, there is absolutely no way to defeat the Knicks. It's better to fight for your fortune. Maybe you can still find a way out!"
Nowitzki and Chandler jumped the ball in the middle circle, and Chandler easily transferred the ball to Zhou Mubai.
Zhou Mubai dribbled the ball for half time. He observed the Mavericks' defense, smiled slightly, and hung the ball to Yao Ming.
After receiving the ball, Yao Ming leaned against Baria and did not easily face the frame. A small defender like Baria was too fast and could easily be intercepted. Yao Ming leaned in and arched inside.
Baria tried hard to hold Yao Ming, but Yao Ming arched twice but didn't move. Baria's center of gravity was too low, and she pressed Yao Ming's waist hard, and it was not easy for Yao Ming to arch in.
Yao Ming wanted to turn around and shoot in the mid-range shot, but the Mavericks' assisted defense came. Terry quickly rushed to Iguodala. Terry turned around and rushed to Iguodala. Iguodala broke into it. Kidd suddenly shot and the ball was cut off by Terry and immediately started the conversion!
Terry rushed to the frontcourt like a flying rush, Zhou Mubai followed Terry, Terry turned the ball to Kidd, and Kidd didn't stop the ball at all, and handed the ball to Barria. Barria pulled up at the three-point line and shot!
Three-pointer hit!
Yao Ming and Chandler simply stopped defending when facing such speed, because they had just rushed to the center line and the attack was over.
Director Zhang exclaimed: "It's really good! But we have to see how the next round will work."
"It's so fast! The Mavericks use the Knicks' style of playing against the Knicks. The Knicks who play the most with this kind of chasing three-pointers are the Knicks, Director Zhang. Do you think the Mavericks' lineup has the meaning of the Knicks' five-small lineup last year?" Yang Yi asked.
"Hey, don't say it, it's really interesting. Marion beats the power forward, and Nowadays plays the power forward. Now he beats the center forward, and with three small guards, everyone can handle the ball in this lineup and everyone has a shooting. It's really not to be underestimated!" Director Zhang agreed with Yang Yi's statement.
Zhou Mubai didn't believe in evil, so he still looked for Yao Ming. Such an obvious misalignment would cause conflicts within the team.
Yao Ming chose to bald Baria this time. Barria had a move in his hand and pushed Yao Ming in the air. The mid-range shot was missed, and the referee did not blew the whistle.
Nowitzki grabbed the defensive rebound and passed it to Kidd. Kidd pushed it with both hands, Terry had already run to the frontcourt, and received the ball and made a three-pointer, chasing it and hitting another three-pointer!
0:6!
Yao Ming Dynasty's referee complained that Baria's move was a foul, but the referee turned a deaf ear. On the contrary, when Yao Ming singled out Baria again, his movements were a little bigger. Baria fell backwards, and the referee's whistle immediately blew, giving Yao Ming an offensive foul.
Yao Ming and the other three were unable to make a single shot, and they became impatient and protested more. The referee immediately blew Yao Ming a technical foul, and Zhou Mubai quickly went over and hugged Yao Ming.
Chapter completed!