NBA super point guard

The next day, many media commented on the Mavericks' loss.

SI Sports Illustrated:

"The Mavericks suffered a two-game losing streak after Dirk Nowitzki's rest, so we can't help but wonder, is this a team that wants to win the championship? Or a role player?"

Yahoo Sports:

"Can't play without Dirk? The Mavericks are a mess!"

The media did not let go of the Mavericks, because Cuban’s arrogant remarks in the summer angered the media, and even played a wave of winning streak so that the media did not dare to say anything. This time they suffered a two-game losing streak. The media found a vent and broke out. come out.

In fact, the media were right. When Nowitzki was around, the Mavericks had someone to attract defenses and could easily find open spots. Now they are all single defenses, and each other is restricted.

But it was also unlucky for the Mavericks, and it was okay to lose to the Spurs. In the end, they met the Bucks and ate dumplings and were quite depressed.

Li Muhua's performance was affirmed by the media, but he still couldn't win because he was not the core after all.

The decline in Terry's touch has something to do with strict defense. Everyone in the league knows that when Nowitzki is not around, Terry is the core of the offense.

As for Kidd, he is indeed old, which cannot be blamed.

After flying to Cleveland overnight, the players quickly rested, and they had to play against the Cavaliers that day.

Losing the little emperor, the Cavaliers have been completely reduced to a second-rate team, why not a third-rate team, because Mo Buchuan and Jamison are still there, barely supporting the team.

The Cavaliers are ready to take the lottery pick, and owner Gilbert still hopes that Cleveland can get the championship.

Since no one is willing to trade, then continue to draw high draft picks, at worst, rebuild, rely on these remaining role players, and return to the ranks of the Eastern Conference.

Many people are calling the little emperor unkind, no one blames Gilbert, and even in Cleveland, the team owner has become a representative of a tragic hero.

The Cavaliers feel very withered. It is said that as the former second-in-command and good assistant to the emperor, his condition is getting worse day by day. Varejao is also resting due to injury. The state of the team was not taken to heart.

In this game, the Mavericks changed again. Marion and Terry started, and they went to the second and third positions respectively.

The two teams were staggered, and the offense was evenly divided. The Mavericks led by two points at 27:25 in the first quarter.

Marion has a great advantage in playing Anthony Parker, mainly taking on the team's offensive tasks, and Terry also recovered a little bit, and repeatedly broke through and caused damage to the Cavaliers inside.

Jamison's position is very vague. He is a functional forward who can play in the low post and pull out to shoot. Marion has an advantage in speed, but he only imposes some restrictions on Jamison.

Chandler was in charge of protecting the rim, protecting the rebounds and doing a good job.

From screen work to frame protection, coach Carlisle has no choice but to adjust this time. In the past, Nowitzki was in the low post and Chandler was in charge of the screen. But now no one plays the low post, and Chandler is alone at the basket. Some strenuous, simply protect the rebound.

As for scoring, it is still dominated by mid-range jumpers.

Don't pass to play point guard, one can imagine how simple the Cavaliers' offensive routine is.

In the past, when the little emperor was here, he was responsible for the organization, and he just passed the ball with peace of mind. Now it is different, no one attracts defense, no one organizes offense, just do it with the ball.

In this case, Mo Buchuan's advantages cannot be brought into play at all.

In the second quarter, Li Muhua replaced Kidd.

The core of the offense changed again. Li Muhua broke out directly, using his speed to break through, and shot when he ran to an open space on the outside. Terry actively screened, and Li Muhua found a chance to make a shot.

Li Muhua went crazy, 11 of 7 in a single quarter, 2 of 1 free throws, and scored 19 points in a single quarter.

The Mavericks played a wave and established the lead.

The Cavaliers' defense has long been thrown to grandma's house, and the backcourt is like the road in the early morning.

In the third quarter, Li Muhua teamed up with Terry to play another wave, locking the gap between the two sides to 15 points, and the Mavericks easily ended their losing streak in the away game.

After the game, the media flocked to interview Li Muhua:

"We tried to do better than usual when Dirk wasn't around. We played poorly in the first few games. It was just looking for reasons. Thankfully, we got back to winning. No, I didn't Not the core, I am still only in charge of the first position, the coach said you should shoot more, I will shoot more.”

"It's the same for any player. I'm not special in the team, just because I feel good, the coach ordered me to do so!"

Li Muhua kept a low profile, but Terry defended his friend.

Terry was interviewed:

"I think it's normal. LI has always had this ability. It's just that his usual position, as you all know, must focus on organization. Now that we lack offensive players, LI plays a combo guard, yes. Swapping positions with me, in fact, for us, the change is really not big, LI plays on the outside, which can help other positions of the team get more shot space!"

"I believe in LI's offensive level, but we don't want to lose an excellent No. [-] player. Well, even if he likes the No. [-] position, there's nothing he can do about it. Then I can only step down and make way for Xian!"

Very happy after winning, Terry made a joke.

A reporter asked:
"Do you feel like you've recovered?"

Terry said straight away: "I feel almost the same. For example, like today, my hand feels very good. I can't maintain a stable state, which is quite a headache!"

The state of being defended and unguarded is naturally different. With Li Muhua attracting the defense, Terry got a chance to make a move.

The effect of this change is very good. Terry starts and can attack the basket with Marion, and Li Muhua has more shots when he is on the bench.

Putting the contradiction in the first quarter can ensure the efficiency of grabbing points in the second quarter.

Marion and Terry are at odds again.

They are all old fritters who have been in the alliance. On the surface, they are amiable, but in fact they are fighting for the right to fight in private.

Many old fritters said to the media, I don't occupy the ball, I will play without the ball.

These words can definitely choke people to death. If you don't hold the ball, you just wait there to feed the ball, and you shoot more than after holding the ball.

Terry and Marion used to be two grasshoppers on the bench, and now they are tied to the starting lineup. As a result, Marion was a little unhappy, thinking that Terry took the penalty.

At the very least, when the two left the arena, they kept whispering and whispering. Looking at their expressions, it was definitely not a friendly exchange.

Li Muhua didn't pay much attention to it. It's best for the players to solve their own problems.