NBA: Trading Westbrook at the beginning shocked Lao Zhan

A top ball-handling shooter like Doncic has a lot of stable shots after dribbling, but if he catches the ball and shoots open three-pointers, his shooting percentage is often not satisfactory!

Moreover, Dongcic's physical strength has begun to decline now, and his shooting rate has also been affected, so for this three-pointer, Dongcic knew as soon as he made the shot that the ball was gone!
The basketball hit the front iron and was held by Dyke after it fell.

Although the Mavericks failed to score this goal, this style of play is exactly what Kidd wanted!

"Good job, let's fight like this!!"

Kidd yelled encouragement at the Mavericks returning to defense from the sidelines.

Brunson glanced back and nodded at Coach Kidd.

After that, the Mavericks handed the ball to Brunson every time in their offensive rounds to share Doncic's ball-holding pressure!

This tactic did help Doncic reduce the pressure on the ball, but correspondingly, Brunson was limited by his physical talent, and his singles efficiency was much lower than that of Doncic, and the Mavericks' offensive efficiency also declined.

However, the Lakers' offense remained efficient. Under the continuous impact of James and Big Eyebrow, the Mavericks' already weak inside line was beaten to pieces, and the Lakers scored successively.

In this way, after the first quarter, the Lakers took a full 6-point lead!

"Good job guys playing well!"

After the first quarter, the Mavericks players returned to the bench, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd smiled and encouraged the players.

Although the Mavericks trailed by 6 points in the first quarter, Kidd did not feel a sense of urgency. After all, in a basketball game, a 6-point lead is really nothing!
And now the Mavericks have successfully seen through and cracked the Lakers' strategy. Although Doncic was still under continuous attack from the Lakers on the defensive end at the end of the first quarter, on the offensive end, Brunson stood up to help. Doncic relieved most of the ball-holding pressure and reduced Doncic's physical loss!
According to Kidd's understanding of the Lakers, the Lakers usually replace the substitutes in the second quarter in order to maintain the strength of the starting lineup. In this way, Kidd can ensure that Doncic gets a full rest in the second quarter!
As long as the Mavericks don't trail by more than 15 points at halftime, Kidd is sure to take on the Lakers in the second half.

"In the second quarter, we're going to put on the bench, Dinwiddie, Brunson, Kleber, Bullock, Fanny Smith!"

"Dinwiddie and Brunson, you two stand up and take turns attacking with the ball. The other three are waiting for the opportunity to catch and shoot the ball on the outside. Don't hesitate when you make a shot!"

"Uh, then, Ntilikina and Josh Green, you two get ready. After Fanny Smith and Bullock play for a while, you two will play!"

After Kidd quickly arranged his strategy for the second quarter, he paused, then turned his head to look at Kleber at the side, and said solemnly: "Kleber, their style of play in the second quarter will be very clear. , must be fighting towards our inside line, whether we can keep our inside line is up to you!"

"On the offensive end, it is difficult for their big center to defend you. Your three-pointer will be our important means of scoring. Put that three-pointer in, I believe in you!"

Kidd guessed right, the Lakers are preparing to use Howard's height advantage to play the second quarter!

If Kleber can carry Howard, then the threat of the Lakers' second-quarter bench lineup will be greatly reduced!

It can be said that Kleber played a very important role in the second quarter, and his performance is related to the Mavericks' victory or defeat throughout the game!

At the same time, the Lakers were on the bench.

The Lakers around Vogel gathered together, and Vogel was explaining how to play in the second quarter with a tactical board.

"Guys, we played very well. In the second quarter, we played the same way. Howard, Brogdon, Hield, Gary Clark, Deck, you five play!"

"Remember to use your inside advantage, guys!"

"In order to save Doncic's physical strength, they will definitely be on the bench! And what you have to do is beat their bench until Doncic comes on the field!"

"The more important thing is that their substitutes are generally five-outside lineups. On the offensive end, their space is very wide, which is a great test of our perimeter defensive ability."

"Brogdon, Gary Clark, you must be careful not to let Brunson and Dinwiddie break into the inside, and try not to let the center help you defend!"

"Hilde, Dyke, pay attention, Fanny Smith and Brock are weak in holding the ball, you just need to prevent their shots!"

"Howard, if you go to help defend, pay attention to your sense of proportion. They all have three points in the five foreign lineups. You must pay attention to them!"

Vogel quickly assigned tasks to the Lakers generals, and every sentence was accurate to the individual.

The generals of the Lakers heard it very clearly, and nodded their heads in agreement. Such a clear instruction from the head coach also gave them a goal!

After Vogel finished the arrangement, the break in the first quarter just ended, and the game restarted in the second quarter!
After hearing the referee's whistle, Vogel waved his hand and signaled the substitute lineup to come on.

At the beginning of the second quarter, O'Neill, the commentator in front of the technical stage, couldn't wait to explain.

"Ohohoh! I can't wait, this game is so exciting, guys! Now the second quarter begins, let's see what adjustments the coaches of both sides make!"

Barkley smiled, took over what O'Neal said, and began to analyze the lineup adjustments of the two teams.

"Oh, it seems that the Mavericks and the Lakers have made great adjustments! The Mavericks removed most of the starting lineup and sent Brunson, Dinwiddie, Kleber, Fanny Smith and Bullock! And their opponents , the Lakers sent Howard, Deckard, Brogdon, Hield and Monk!"

Kenny Smith was also slightly surprised, and then naturally asked O'Neill next to him.

"I didn't expect the two head coaches to make such a big adjustment at the same time. It seems that the second quarter will be a contest of bench depth between the two teams! O'Neill, which team do you think has a stronger bench lineup?"

O'Neal touched his head, and said firmly: "That must be the Lakers. They have players like Brogdon and Howard on the bench. Their abilities are not bad!"

Hearing O'Neal's words, Barkley next to him shook his head and said, "Come on, isn't the depth of the Mavericks' bench lineup low? Hey, they have two engines, Brunson and Dinwiddie!"

"Brenson! The Mavericks are now the second in command! Dinwiddie! He led the Nets to the playoffs before! Hey, their strength is obvious to all!"

O'Neal shrugged and said, "Well, you're right, the Mavericks are very strong!"

After finishing speaking, O'Neal suddenly changed the topic: "However, are Brogdon and Howard of the Lakers and others not enough?"

"Brogdon, averaged close to 20 points per game in the Pacers! Hilde, a high-quality shooter who has been in the league for many years, his three-point production is very good! And Howard, a veteran who has been famous for a long time, although his body has declined, but It’s not a problem to overwhelm the inside of the Mavericks!”

Barkley heard the words, and quickly opened his mouth to refute again.

At this moment, Kenny Smith saw Barkley and O'Neill, who were blowing their beards and staring, and their minds were a little dazed. Why did these two guys quarrel again? ?

Kenny Smith, who had come to his senses, quickly interrupted the two who were choking each other, and brought the topic back to the game field.

"Hey! Hey! Don't quarrel guys, the lineup depth of the two teams is really good, let's turn our attention back to the field and see the performance of the two teams!"

With Kenny Smith's reminder, Barkley and O'Neal also realized that they had deviated from the topic, so they quickly quieted down, followed the steps given by Kenny Smith, and brought the topic back to the game field!