naaapseattle Chapter 168 3 to 1, one step away from the Western Conference champion
Chapter 168 3 to 1, one step away from the Western Conference champion
Chapter 168 3 to 1, one step away from the Western Championship
Lu Yi's chasing three-pointer put a lot of pressure on the Mavericks.
The start has always been the Clippers scoring.
As the cheers of the fans continued to sound, the minds of the Mavericks players on the field began to buzz.
There is no way, although there is still time for the game, but there has been no way to score in sports games, this is not enough.
Kidd came to the frontcourt with the ball, not using the amount of game experience to find teammates, and creating opportunities for teammates to score.
Instead, he passed the ball to Nowitzki honestly and scored through Nowitzki's personal ability.
What does the boss of the team use?It is used to stand up at critical moments.
Kidd felt that he was not the boss of the team, so he quickly handed over the ball to the person who should have the ball.
Nowitzki also knew that the team needed him at this time, so he immediately took the ball and shot independently.
Camby defended very seriously, and Ariza quickly helped defend the past.
However, Nowitzki's golden rooster independence can become a big killer move, so naturally he has his unique features.
Nowitzki's height determines that the shot is high and difficult to block.
Coupled with the tilt of the fadeaway jumper, it is difficult for even a defensive player with long hands to block the ball head-on without fouling.
Camby may be able to interfere with his long arm, but the influence on Nowitzki is also limited.
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The goal is scored, Nuo Tianwang deserves to be Nuo Tianwang.
The Mavericks outside players found a lot of opportunities, but they failed to score.
When Nowitzki got the ball, he still shot against the man, and he was able to return the color directly by shooting.
I have to say that Nowitzki's height and shooting ability are too buggy for inside singles.
Generally, power forwards are not tall and can't affect shooting. If a center is defending, their skills are too rough and they are prone to fouls.
Camby had already defended very well, but Nowitzki turned a blind eye and shot directly in the face.
This kind of unstoppable resentment and despair of being shot, just like Stevenson and Marion, just saw Lu Yi shoot a three-pointer.
Fortunately, Nowitzki's golden rooster is independent, no matter how strong it is, it will only get two points, and Lu Yi can get three points and three points.
In other words, Nowitzki's golden rooster independence is shocking.
But on the Clippers side, they were a little taken aback, and quickly reacted.
After Nowitz's fund chicken made an independent shot, he quickly grabbed the baseline ball and played a fast break again.
The Mavericks also responded in a timely manner, returning to defense no slower than the Clippers' fast break.
Since Lu Yi just made a difficult three-pointer not long ago, this time the Clippers made a fast break, and Lu Yi naturally became the Mavericks' key defensive target.
Lu Yi naturally knew that he had little chance of receiving the ball in a fast break.
But as a member of the team, Lu Yi must work hard and do his best. As the leader of the team, Lu Yi must selflessly create opportunities for other teammates.
Ever since, Lu Yi was still actively making fast breaks even though he knew he would be heavily defended.
At the same time, Gordon and Ariza were not idle, and cooperated with Lu Yi to play a third-line fast break.
On the Mavericks side, Kidd found Gordon, Stevenson and Marion surrounded Lu Yi, and Nowitzki had to make up for Ariza, but it was obviously a step late.
The ball was quickly passed to Ariza, and Ariza didn't hesitate, and rushed directly to the basket with the ball.
At the same time, Lu Yi also rushed forward, but Lu Yi took Stevenson and Marion to the right bottom corner.
It is useless for Lu Yi to stay at the top of the arc. As long as Stevenson and Marion stay with Lu Yi, most of Lu Yi's shooting threats can be alleviated.
Another person can follow and rush to the basket and try to chase the cap.
They have reached the Western Conference finals, and this kind of fast-moving situation must have been expected by the Mavericks.
Therefore, don't take it for granted that things happened so suddenly that Stevenson and Marion couldn't distinguish their roles and would just stay by Lu Yi's side in a daze.
Being able to guess the opponent's arrangement, Lu Yi had to run to the bottom corner.
Firstly, Ariza is a small forward and usually stands on the left side. This time, Ariza is also on the left side for the third-line fast break.
Ariza rushes to the basket from the left, as long as Lu Yi appears in the right corner, even if Ariza feels that there is someone defending the basket, it is difficult to attack.
You can also see Lu Yi who appeared in the field of vision and passed the ball over.
Stevenson and Marion also have to consider this situation. Once they split up to help defend and Lu Yi receives the ball in the bottom corner, will they directly shoot alone?
The first three games are a good illustration of some problems. In the case of single defense, Lu Yi's scoring efficiency is very high, and it can even be described as horror.
Indeed, it was Lu Yi's huge threat. Stevenson, who was going to help defend to the basket, had to stop in front of the three-second zone.
While looking at Ariza under the basket, he opened his hands and stopped Lu Yi behind him.
In this way, the Mavericks only had Kidd to make up for the basket honestly.
Eventually a dislocation was formed, and Ariza seized the opportunity to successfully put the ball in the basket over Kidd's head.
After Ariza hit the ball, Nowitzki was long overdue.
It sounds outrageous to say that, in the key game of the Western Conference finals, the Mavericks' two outside players would rather double-team Lu Yi instead of Ariza's empty basket.
Although the final result is that Kidd stepped forward and tried to intercept Ariza with a small defense.
But don't forget, Gordon was left out.
If Ariza has enough passing vision, pass the ball to Gordon.
As a high-ranking guard with a certain basket, Gordon still has the ability to grasp the open space.
It is said that the ball has returned to Kidd, but Kidd feels a little heavy.
Kidd felt bad for Lewy pressing down on him.
Lu Yi didn't come to press and defend him, and Kidd also felt that he was useless on the court.
Although he can dribble and pass the ball to Nowitzki, isn't this something that normal point guards can do?
Kidd couldn't find his value and meaning on the court at all.
And this happened not because he was really bad, but because of Lu Yi's influence on the game brought by him.
Lu Yi, who integrates offense and defense, is not only the offensive end that cannot be ignored, but defense is also a very deadly ability for the Mavericks who are poor in offense.
Now that the point difference has exceeded 5 points and is approaching 10 points, the Mavericks have to adopt the safest defense to deal with it.
Kidd couldn't think of another way, and there was a safer way than handing the ball to Nowitzki.
If there is, it may be to replace Barea.
After all, Barea can do what he is doing now, and Barea can even try to make a shot on his own. Can he help the Mavericks to share the pressure.
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Carlisle also found that the players were in an unfavorable situation. After Kidd held the ball halfway and hesitated slightly, he immediately called a timeout.
After the timeout, Carlisle replaced Terry and Peja, but Kidd remained on the court.
As a former super giant, Kidd still has the respect he deserves.
Moreover, Kidd's experience in the playoffs is extremely rich. If the Mavericks want to turn defeat into victory in the series and create miracles, Kidd's experience and personal ability are indispensable.
Carlisle reinstilled Kidd's confidence and then adjusted the roster.
But having said that, the Mavericks' initial starting lineup arrangement cannot be miscalculated.
Lu Yi has stopped defending against Kidd, and the series reached G4, and Lu Yi's physical reserves are not so sufficient.
Since Kidd is not restricted in that way, it is still necessary for the Mavericks to mobilize more perimeter defensive resources to limit Lu Yi.
This may better help the Mavericks win.
This is a steady and prudent approach.
It's a pity that the progress of the game was not perfectly predicted by the pre-match arrangement.
In any game, the players are the most influential factors on the field.
To use an analogy, even if the referee helps and is not capable, he should be swept or will be swept.
The Mavericks' players are not bad, and the lineup is also more solid and more luxurious than the Clippers.
But in a real fight, the Mavericks can only use five players with their own strengths and weaknesses.
The Clippers' starting lineup is not invincible, but under the leadership of Lu Yi, it can produce stronger power.
With the cooperation of the Clippers' starting lineup, the Clippers have achieved a nearly 10-point lead.
Even if the Mavericks wanted to attack again, the Clippers remained unchanged and played vigorously.
The key is that the Clippers' starting lineup is not bad defensively, and there are no obvious weak links.
Even if the inside defense is not good enough, it is impossible for the Mavericks to hand over every ball to Nowitzki.
It's not that the Clippers didn't predict Kidd's pass. As long as they make one or two steals, or Camby's block on Nowitzki, the situation will be even more unfavorable to the Mavericks.
The Clippers can play steadily, calm down and play a good game with the Mavericks.
"Today's game may be another typical Clippers win."
"For the Dallas Mavericks, the only good news is that Lu Yi was a little tired and left the game early."
"Yeah, but again, the AI has come to the floor, and we've got good ball handlers, good scorers."
The effect of Iverson's replacement of Lu Yi was not bad. Before the Mavericks saw Lu Yi end, they were relieved.
Iverson came up and took the ball directly. His rapid breakthrough caught the Mavericks players who had played most of the quarter by surprise.
And Iverson didn't hesitate, taking advantage of the Mavericks' unsteady foothold, he quickly broke into the three-point line.
Facing the help defense under the basket, he took another sharp turn, reached the half-block area, and directly stopped and shot a jumper.
Iverson's half-stop shots on both sides of the three-second zone and near the free throw line are pretty good.
This shot was to test the hand feel, anyway, Lu Yi led the team to play a big advantage.
Secondly, it is also to strengthen the impression of the Mavericks and establish an image of a shooting threat.
After all, Iverson can't be as timid as Kidd, because he usually doesn't shoot well, so he dare not shoot steadily.
Iverson will not be like this. Iverson will still choose to believe in himself after Lu Yi is off the court, and no matter how bad he is, he will not allow players with lower status than him on other teams to take the blame.
Of course, Iverson's shot this time was mainly to seize the opportunity of the Mavericks' downfall.
As the best breakthrough player in the league, Iverson's ability to seize opportunities is naturally top-notch.
Even if the athletic ability has declined now, it is a good thing to find that you can shoot in a comfortable shooting area and shoot a mid-range shot steadily.
Good things come in pairs, Iverson is not only handsome in this wave, but also very beautiful in his shots.
The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air, and then fell steadily into the basket.
But in the next round, the Mavericks scored first and then passed the ball to the most confident Nowitzki.
Nowitzki did not disappoint the other Mavericks players. Nowitzki stood up and returned a mid-range.
After Iverson played, the point difference was tied, but don't forget that it is the Clippers who have the advantage.
The Clippers are willing, I get one, and you immediately return one.
As long as the Mavericks score no more than the Clippers.
Anyway, the three-pointers scored by Lu Yi alone are close to the three-pointers produced by the Mavericks in a normal game.
The first quarter ended quickly, and the effect of Iverson leading the team was not bad.
Before Lu Yi left the field, the Clippers led by 11 points. By the end of the first quarter, 19 to 31, the Clippers had an advantage of 1 point.
Of course, everything is difficult in the beginning.
The Mavericks played a small half of the first quarter before thinking of going on offense.
Then the team fell behind by a lot of points, and had to continue to fight against the Clippers when the defense was not very effective, even if it was a dead horse as a living horse doctor.
More shots, more fast breaks, and as the number of rounds increases, gradually let players in better condition shoot out their hands. The Mavericks must score more than 20 points in a single quarter.
For this foreseeable situation, the Clippers don't have to worry at all.
Fighting to attack, isn't there still Lu Yi?
Lu Yi scored only 11 points in the first quarter.
For Lu Yi, who averaged 37.7 points per game in the Western Conference Finals, in the next three quarters, he can still score 10 points in almost every quarter.
As long as other Clippers players don't hold back, winning is not too difficult.
Facts have proved that the Clippers players who see the hope of winning and do not have too much pressure at home, and who become more and more excited as they play, can still help Lu Yi very well.
Dunleavy originally asked Lu Yi to rest in the second half of the first quarter so that Lu Yi could lead the team better in the second quarter.
However, before Lu Yi held the ball to open the situation in the second quarter, the other Clippers players made good contributions in scoring, rebounding and defense.
As long as Lu Yi pushes the boat smoothly and cooperates with his teammates, the Mavericks will be beaten badly.
Nowitzki's physical fitness is not bad, with an average of 40 points per game, there is not much pressure on Nowitzki.
But in the playoffs, the Clippers used centers like Camby and Jordan to consume Nowitzki.
Even if Nowitzki can rely on personal skills to create shooting space, the Clippers can also allow their own defensive players to foul to destroy Nowitzki's shots.
Even though Nowitzki's free throws are more stable than the Clippers giving him points, the physical consumption is real.
Tonight's Nowitzki showed off his offensive power, scoring 31 points in the first three quarters.
But Nowitzki is still human after all, and in the fourth quarter, there was a situation where G2 Lu Yi was unable to do what he wanted.
Lu Yi grasped offense and defense, gradually gave up defense, and in the end he couldn't even attack.
Nowitzki is still grabbing rebounds while attacking, and finally focuses on offense due to physical limitations.
But found that the team not only lost more rebounds, he also produced a lot of rebounds, causing trouble for the team.
In the playoffs, the quality of the stars determines the height of the team.
But if you really rely on one person to lead the team and win the game alone, unless you have Jordan's strength, no one will be able to replace it with other people.
103 to 112, the Clippers finally held on to a 9-point advantage, winning two consecutive home games and advancing the series to 3-1.
Perhaps in the next game, the Clippers will be crowned kings in Dallas and become the Western Conference champions.
In short, for the Clippers, they are only one step away from the Western Conference championship and reaching the finals.
(End of this chapter)