The Legend of the Hungry Wolf in Basketball

Chapter 521 [The Edge of Crisis]

The Clippers lost two games in a row in Dallas, and the troubled Los Angeles fans were panicked.The fans are no longer certain and positive about the Clippers' advancement to the Finals.The Mavericks are really strong, and the advantages of the 1st position and the depth of the bench are obvious.

Ye Feng still didn't blame his teammates for their poor performance, he knew it was useless to blame, but the Los Angeles media had run out of patience with the Clippers' role players.If the opponent's defense is very strict, it's fine if they can't make shots, but the Mavericks resolutely double-teamed Ye Feng, and many role players couldn't grasp many open shooting opportunities.

No matter whether Ye Feng hits high or low, he loses, and the Clippers are in trouble.In fact, the Clippers played badly in the first game, and they just reversed it with their last efforts.Winning can make people ignore a lot of things, but it doesn't solve the problem.After the end of this season, the Clippers' lineup will definitely undergo major adjustments to make room for signing rookies and big fish in the free market.The Pistons' high-ranked draft pick is also very likely to get it.But now, the Clippers can only rely on remnants to fight hard.

On May 5, Ye Feng returned to Los Angeles in the early morning, and saw Ariel in the living room early the next morning.

Ariel asked, "How did you sleep?"

"Slept well. I'm finally home. I've been under too much pressure these days." Ye Feng smiled, sat down and poured a cup of coffee.

Ariel saw that his expression was normal, and he didn't look very depressed. She was determined and asked, "Do you think we can win?"

Ye Feng shook his head. "I don't know. It will definitely not be so easy to defend the title this year. Our only advantage is that we have one more home court. The disadvantage is that there are too many newcomers, and the substitutes can't play much role. It is only Harrison who is still alive. We must make a big deal in the summer. Whether I can win or not is not determined by my personal ability, but also depends on the performance of other people."

Ariel smiled and said, "It seems that you are very open-minded."

Ye Feng sighed lightly: "I will try my best to win, but if I can't win with all my strength, I can accept it. No one can win all the time. Losing is a matter of time. Since I agreed to train new players, I will do it well. mentally prepared to suffer the consequences."

Focus on basketball on the court, and live a good life off the court. Ye Feng knows how to change his position and will not bring depression to his family. This mentality makes him more attractive on the court.To underestimate the gains and losses, happy to play.In the team, Thibodeau often said the same thing.

After breakfast, Ye Feng went to see the child.After becoming a father, he began to feel that time passed very quickly.

Unlike the Clippers' adversity, the Eastern Conference finals have already been decided.The Heat swept the Nets 4-0 at home, took the lead in advancing, and took the lead.

It was another sweep and another "beast-cutting tactic", which broke the hearts of Nets fans.Howard blushed from anger and had a thick neck. He completely lost his star demeanor and looked more like a burden to the team.Whether he is considered the No. [-] center in the NBA is also a big question mark. Bynum's free throws are not so bad.

The Heat's strength has soared. Ray Allen helped the team with three-pointers time and time again, setting a new record for his three-pointers.He's booked for the Hall of Fame and is sure to be one of the top 50 players.His personal honor and the number of three-pointers have surpassed the old three-pointer Reggie Miller.The Big Three of the Heat always have a stable performance. Together, they can score more than 60 points. If the other players play a little bit, the game will be won.

The Heat are waiting for the winners of the Clippers and Mavericks, and they can also watch the game and study their opponents.

On the 24th, the battle of Tianwangshan started!Los Angeles fans entered the field early and continued to wear uniforms. The old announcer Ralph Basil led the fans to cheer and cheer, and the voices in the Staples Arena followed the airport.

In the locker room, Ye Feng noticed that the young players all looked very serious, obviously carrying a heavy burden in their hearts.

When Thibodeau finished talking about the tactics, Ye Feng said loudly: "Everyone, don't be nervous, treat this as an ordinary game, and just try to play at the best level. It doesn't matter if we lose this time, we have not been defeated. Elimination, I believe in everyone's strength. As long as there is a good opportunity and an open opportunity, everyone should make a bold move like in training, don't hesitate!"

As a leader, it seems strange to say that he doesn't care about the outcome of this crucial battle.Thibodeau gave Ye Feng a thumbs up in his heart. Mutombo, Mahon, and Hardaway also felt that he did the right thing. What young players need most now is to decompress.If you say something like "never lose", it will only backfire.

Ye Feng was the last one to make his debut, receiving the applause from the fans and listening to everyone shouting MVP.

Ye Feng took a deep breath, thinking that he already had 4 MVPs in the regular season, even if he retired after finishing this season, he would not lack any honors.In this case, there is really no need to be nervous, all he has to do is to play every remaining game happily.

At this time, Ye Feng didn't have the desire to win, but he just took the result lightly.Putting aside the mentality of wanting to win and being afraid of losing, you can play flawlessly.When he defeated the Celtics and the Heat won the championship, he was calm and calm.

Ye Feng greeted Nowitzki and Deron Williams with a smile, he didn't seem to care about the previous defeat at all, he was full of confidence.Just looking at his expression, the Mavericks felt that this game was not easy to play.

The Clippers deployed a new starting lineup, Harrison played at the 2nd position, and Ye Feng appeared at the point guard position.The previous games have proved that neither Thomas nor Hinrich is a qualified starting point guard. Only Ye Feng playing the No. 1 position can stop Deron from organizing offense and scoring easily.

After the opening, the Clippers stepped up their defense, and Harrison tried his best to pester Vince Carter.Harrison's single defense ability is not bad, but he lacks experience. Ye Feng believes that after this season's training, he will get better and better.On the offensive end, the Gasol brothers began to pull out double screens, with Gasol on the side and Gasol Jr. at the top of the arc. Ye Feng can choose to play singles or pass the ball.The Mavericks continued to double-team in the opening game, and Ye Feng passed the ball to the side of Harrison and Barnes, showing full trust in his teammates.

Harrison missed the first shot, but changed to cut inside the three-point line for the second time and made a mid-range shot.As long as the teammates open up, the game will be much easier. The Clippers played smoothly in the opening stage and quickly took a 7-point lead.

But the Mavericks are not a fuel-efficient lamp. After 6 minutes, Carter was replaced and replaced by Darren Collison. The Mavericks sent a double guard tactic.It's risky, but just to relax the defense of Barnes, the Mavericks dare to try.And their purpose is not to let Collison defend well, but to break through and attack.

Regardless of whether the Clippers compressed their defense or not, the Mavericks also adopted double pick-and-roll tactics, allowing Collison and Deron to dislocate the Gasol brothers, with the purpose of causing fouls by the two brothers.As long as the Gasol brothers are troubled by fouls, the Clippers' inside line will definitely not be able to withstand it, and the gap between the starter and the bench is huge.If the brothers shy away from defending in order to stay on the court, star guard Deron and Collison, a breakthrough expert, can also make the Clippers feel uncomfortable.

Before the end of the first quarter, Nowitzki made a three-pointer from the outside line, and the two sides fought to a draw.Gasol was replaced for two fouls at 8 minutes and 23 seconds and replaced by Perry Jones.Jones played very hard, but his ability was still far behind.It's not good to guard against Nowitzki.

In the second quarter, the Clippers replaced Thackeray and Yi Jianlian, and the main players had to rest for a while.The task of attacking was given to Marcus Thornton.Hinrich replaced the No. 1 position, and Thomas sat on the bench.

The Clippers compressed their defense and wanted to stabilize the inside line, but it's hard for a smart woman to cook without rice, and Thibodeau couldn't improve the defensive ability of a group of rookies in one season.Fortunately, Yi Jianlian did not suffer much in the matchup with Brand this time, and Thackeray was able to resist Kaman, so the Mavericks did not seize the opportunity to open the score.

The role of Thackeray is very important. Although he does not have a strong offensive ability and his qualities are mediocre, he has a big heart and dares to fight, which left a deep impression on people.The stalemate continued.

In the third quarter, the Mavericks also began to compress their defense, no longer double-teaming Ye Feng, and only let Marion defend alone, strictly guarding against others. This is the first time in this series.The Mavericks suddenly changed, and the Clippers immediately felt uncomfortable.After compressing the defense, it became more difficult for Ye Feng to break through to the inside, which was tantamount to getting into a crowd.Today, Ye Feng's shooting touch is not particularly good, Mavericks head coach Carlisle has seen this.

Marion did not defend against breakthroughs, forcing Ye Feng to shoot from the outside, and the Clippers were in trouble again.Teammates can form dislocations. Harrison has a height advantage against Deron, but in a one-on-one situation, does Ye Feng also pass to his teammates?So what's the difference between him and a blue-collar player?
Faced with this problem, Ye Feng chose to play hard, as long as he finds the touch, it is a good opportunity to chase points.It's a pity that in the third quarter, he really played mediocre, making 5 of 2 three-pointers and 5 of 2 mid-range shots.Although also scored some points, but not enough to knock down the Mavericks.The Mavericks' defense was great, no one else could score, and Ye Feng fell into a solo situation again.Ye Feng passed the ball, and his teammates were not efficient one-on-one.The Clippers entered the fourth quarter trailing by 4 points.

The situation became more and more unfavorable to the Clippers. At the critical moment, Nowitzki began to show off.His desire to win was so strong that his eyes almost burst into flames.Deron and Nowitzki, Ye Feng can only guard against one, and the other can play calmly, and his shots are very firm.

Nowitzki scored 8 points in a row and caused Gasol's fifth foul to be replaced. The point difference expanded to 10 points.The audience cheered loudly and were extremely excited, but Ye Feng, who was not feeling well, was unable to stand up and turn the tide.He still lost the game with 21 points in the final quarter. This game is very clear about the importance of cooperation, and he consciously passed more passes to his teammates, but it didn't work.

The Clippers fell behind too much in the last 2 minutes and time was limited. They began to gamble on three-pointers. After three consecutive shots, they had no chance to catch up. They lost the battle of Tianwangshan 96 to 108.

For the first time in four years, the Clippers are on the verge of being eliminated.

(End of this chapter)