roccoschili Chapter 435
Chapter 435
Chapter 435
Although the Mavericks are seriously aging this season and their combat effectiveness is urgent, they won the championship last season. Even if they rebuild from the bottom this season, it is acceptable.It's just that I have wronged Nuo Tianwang and other meritorious veterans, making them need to participate in the team's reconstruction at the end of their careers.
But the Grizzlies are different. For them, all the actions during the offseason are to compete for the championship, but in this situation, it seems that winning this season is out of the question.Even if the Black Bears are still in the same state after their comeback, the team's second lineup alone, which is routinely lax, can easily become a limit to the team's upper limit in the playoffs.
The little sister-in-law and Heywood are ready to jump the ball, and the game is about to start.
The little sister-in-law beat Heywood with a jump ball, and the Grizzlies got the first wave of offensive possession.
"As far as Brandon's current jumping height is concerned, he can't even jump me up!" O'Neill said with a big mouth.
"Come on Shaq, you don't even measure yourself, I seriously doubt you've gained 20 pounds from last year!" Kenny Smith laughed.
"I haven't stopped exercising and I train with my son Sharif a lot!"
Conley dribbles over and runs the offense at the top of the arc.
The one who defended Xie Kai was the "former flying man" - Carter.
Carter used to be the strongest dunker in the league, and was once called "Jordan's successor".But he is 35 years old after all, he is not Jordan after all, he can lead the team to win the championship at the age of 38.
Carter maintains a good body. Although he has experienced serious knee injuries, in recent years he has actively sought to change his playing style. He no longer flies to the sky and escapes frequently, but comes here occasionally to let people know that he can still fly.The rest of the world, he plays like a true veteran -- spot-up 3s, off-ball cuts.This transformation made him a role player, but it also objectively extended his career.
In the Suns last season, Carter's scoring average dropped to a career-low 13.5 points, and the three-year contract signed with the Mavericks is also close to the basic salary.
Carter has accepted that he is a veteran with a basic salary. It is not easy for a former superstar to accept this.Iverson has been unable to accept this point, and eventually faded out of the league.
Xie Kai came out to catch the ball, but Carter didn't give him a strong sense of compulsion.
Xie Kai held the ball, and Xiaojiasao came out to cover.
Xie Kai used the cover, the Mavericks used the delay, and he hit Shunxia's Xiaojiasao with a single hit.
The little sister-in-law divides Guy in the bottom corner again!
Gay made a 3-point shot-it's iron!
But Xiaojiasao grabbed the offensive rebound and gave the ball to Conley at the top of the arc for a second offense.
Conley and Xiaojiasao cooperated and thanked each other in the bottom corner!
Xie Kai caught the ball with a sudden step, pulled the ball down with one crotch, withdrew to the 3-point line, and made a 3-point shot...
Carter was deceived by Xie Kai's fake action, and almost lost his center of gravity and fell to become the background board, but he was already powerless to interfere with the opponent's shot.
This set of moves looks very cool, and the Grizzlies fans at the scene exclaimed——
"Shua—" Xie Kai's 3-pointer hit!
The Grizzlies fans in the stands screamed excitedly, and the entire FedEx Arena was instantly enveloped in cheers.
Old Kidd slowly dribbles over.
Although Kidd is old, he is in good physical condition. You must know that in the Western Conference Finals and Finals last season, he defended Xie Kai, James, and Wade successively.His defensive anticipation and confrontation are very good, which makes people dare not underestimate his age.
Kidd gave the ball to Carter, and Carter handed it to Nuo Tianwang.
Nuo Tianwang hit Speights, and after resisting with his back, he made a fallback jumper-strike the iron!
Xiaojiasao accepted the rebound and handed it to Xie Kai to advance.
"Dirk is injured, and he doesn't dare to use his strength. It seems that he was overdrawn last season!" Kenny Smith
Said.
"Just look at how big the overdraft of the finals is!" O'Neal said.
"Dirk doesn't weigh as much as you, you obviously can't control your mouth!" Kenny Smith teased.
"Who said that? It's because I have played in the finals for many years, and my body is too heavy." O'Neal did not admit it.
Xie Kai came over with the ball, took a cross step, passed Carter in an instant, and went straight to the basket!
Marion and Heywood teamed up to block Xie Kai!
Thanks to Speights who passed the ball without looking at people and gave it to follow up!
Speights was unguarded and made a jumper!Thank you for the first assist of the game!
The Grizzlies lead 5:0!
"Shaq, what do you think of Kane's passing awareness?" Kenny Smith asked.
"He passes very well, the timing is well grasped, and it is very comfortable for the follow-up big man to catch the ball. Such a big man in the backcourt is willing to partner with him!" O'Neal gave Xie Kai a good evaluation.
There were constant cheers at the scene, and the Grizzlies fans had resentment towards the Mavericks because the opponent prevented the home team from entering the Finals for the first time in team history.
On the side of the Mavericks, Heywood received a second pass from Marion, ate at the basket, and scored 2 points!
The Grizzlies still lead 5:2.
Conley dribbles over and passes it to Gay.
Gay forced Marion, turned over and shot a jumper-missed!
Heywood received the rebound and was intercepted by Xie Kai when it was passed to Kidd!
Xie Kai speeded up and passed Carter who came to help defend, and went forward to face Heywood-the whistle blew, and the goal was scored!
"And one—" Xie Kai clenched his fists, looking very excited!
The Grizzlies lead 7:2!
Grizzlies fans in the stands yelled "God K" to cheer for the team's All-Star players.
Mavericks timeout!
Grizzlies fans kept booing and prodding Carlisle and the Mavericks players.
"Dallas let Tyson go and let Brandon play the starting center. This is an obvious downgrade!" O'Neal was blunt.
"Shaq, do you want to say that you are better than Brandon now!" Kenny Smith laughed.
O'Neill said confidently: "Anyway, I will not be weaker than him! If I am in the low post, it is not enough to rely on Mark alone. The opponent will definitely double-team me, so there will be opportunities from the outside."
"Shaq, you are bragging more and more now!" Kenny Smith laughed.
Pause back, the game continues.
Xie Kai made an extra free throw to help the team lead 8:2!He started with 2 shots and scored 8 of the team's 6 points. His performance was quite strong!
For the Mavericks, Nuo Tianwang made a 3-point shot from the top of the arc—short!
Conley protected the backboard and advanced by himself.
The Mavericks are starting to defend the zone!
"Won't Dallas be afraid of Memphis' 3-pointer when they defend the zone so early?" Kenny Smith said with some surprise.
"It's probably because Lectra feels that one-on-one can't prevent the breakthrough of the two small men in the backcourt of Memphis!" O'Neill explained.
The Grizzlies reacted quickly, and the White Bears immediately moved up to respond.
The key to breaking the zone defense is two points: one is the high position support, and the other is the peripheral 3-pointer.
(End of this chapter)