NBA's strongest prince

Chapter 221 Different Situations
The Mavericks did not choose a quick two-pointer, but they still had to use foul tactics after they missed a three-pointer.

In the next short period of time, Russell stood on the free throw line three times and made all six free throws.

The Mavericks didn't make a three-point bet, and when they finally got to the free throw line, the Mavericks actually had no time to chase points, but the player was unwilling to leave like this and chose to foul Russell.

Later, Nowitzki had no choice but to end the game with a two-pointer. The Suns won again and led the series 2:0.

After the game, the young general Johnson also had a bit of a temper. Facing the reporter's question, he said loudly: "I don't know why. It was the same situation at the end of the game. We were just a little bit worse."

"Also, I don't know why we have fewer free throws. Nowitzki was defended too much, which affected our performance."

And Nowitzki himself said, "We let them hit too many outside shots. They didn't shoot from the outside. It's too difficult."

Suns coach D'Antoni said with a smile: "We don't mind them competing with us in a small lineup or shooting. We are most familiar with this aspect."

"We share the ball with each other and it always makes things easier."

Russell also said: "They have a lot of singles, but we have already prepared a countermeasure. Whether on the offensive or defensive end, we are full of confidence and work very hard."

"It will be more difficult to go to the away game, but the home and away games will not directly determine the outcome of the game, we will go all out."

Marion also blew Russell commercially. He said: "We just need to do our own thing well, and he will take care of the rest. He will let us win the game."

Home and away games are still different, but now the Suns players have experience and are confident.

In terms of training for the Suns, it is more aimed at Nowitzki.

Other superstars can also pass the ball, and the strong ones are not too bad.

But they can't have Russell's ability to distribute the ball, especially the big man, it is difficult to move the team, so it will be much easier to kill this game.

"Except for the different opponents in the first round, it is too similar to last season."

The players of the Suns all feel this way, and the regular season rankings of the top three in the Western Conference have not changed.

For them, this is also a kind of inner hint, which makes people more confident.

The Mavericks are actually a little bit dissatisfied. Last season, they had a strong offensive power. As a result, because of the possession of the ball, Finley was an undercover agent, and they were a little bit aggrieved.

This season, their defense is stronger, but the relative offense is actually a little weaker.

Originally, they were definitely better, but it was a pity that they met the unreasonable Sun.

The Mavericks, the American Airlines Center, their fans have hope, but also anxiety.

To the Sun's surprise, the Mavericks' starting lineup has not changed, and they thought they would change every game.

It seems that they are determined to start with this offensive lineup, although Van Horn is really showing no performance now.

The Mavericks launched an offensive lineup just to allow Nowitzki to attack.

But this time, Nowitzki began to catch the ball further outside, just to avoid pinching.

The Suns resolutely flank Nowitzki, and they won't be like this from the three-point line from the beginning.

The Suns' starting lineup has not changed either. Although Varejao is a pseudo-starter against the Mavericks, it is necessary to steadily test the opponent's state.

At home, Nowitzki scored like a rainbow, scoring two points and three points.

It's a pity that the Mavericks are the only one to play, and the others seem to be decorations.

For the Suns, Russell had a mediocre start, but under his control, both Joe Johnson and Varejao played well.

The Mavericks cared more about the Suns' outside performance, but Varejao stole a few.

Varejao is used as a blue-collar in the Suns, but he is much smarter than those black and hard players in the league. If you really don't pay attention to him, he can always easily find opportunities to score.

So there was a situation on the court. The Mavericks' tactics seemed to be successful, but it was not reflected in the score.

So, do they want Nowitzki to play, or Nowitzki to be the bait.

In any case, they still replaced Harris first.

Harris does have speed, but his shooting is very unstable, and he broke out a little in the first game. Now he is completely a burden, unable to play offensively and defensively.

However, Van Horn also honestly replaced him. This one also couldn't make a shot and couldn't defend against it.

Much worse than Harris, because this buddy is too slow.

Harris is also because of the substitutes, and the rest of the Mavericks inside are magical guys who may not be able to fit in the basket, so they chose a small lineup. Nowitzki has just played on the outside and needs to be the fifth position. up.

Nowitzki was also tired, and the Mavericks watched some players, but it didn't work.

And Stackhouse didn't do much when he came up, but Wallace on the Sun's side made great contributions when he came up.

The Mavericks can't stop Wallace's impact if they don't play those defensive blue-collar insiders.

Mavericks coach Johnson had no choice. Although he was unwilling to sacrifice offense, he finally replaced Diop with his nose. If he didn't change, anyone could go in and play in their penalty area.

There is also a reason why the Mavericks want to play the offensive lineup this time. This is their home court. Under the same confrontation, they have the opportunity to get a few more fouls.

And those few defensive players, even if they are about to make free throws for fouls, they are not reliable.

I don't know that their offensive lineup defense is really bad, and they can't defend inside and outside.

Nowitzki scored alone and basically filled the team's hole, which is also exhausting.

The point is, if Nowitzki is only active outside, his hit rate will not be so stable.

If Nowitzki can kill the Suns with a three-pointer, the Suns will recognize it, but if Nowitzki walks inside, the Suns' defense will definitely not make him so comfortable.

Various strategies are formulated before the game, and the Suns players only need to move up on the field.

Russell personally prepared a lot of simulated battles. He would remind his teammates to pay attention to both offense and defense, so the Suns' tactics can be well executed.

Some of them have tactics, and the Mavs want to rely on a little cleverness to win the game, that's really overthinking.

After the Mavericks replaced two pure defensive players, Nowitzki's offense was not so easy to play, because the Suns could let go of those two, and the outside began to pinch.

This is the Mavericks' troubles, whether to attack or defend, you can't have both.

The game went back to the old way, Nowitzki was flanked, and the Mavericks wanted another player to stand up.

Howard and Stackhouse were not stable enough, and Terry was slightly better in the end.

But the Suns don't have this trouble, their rotation is good offensively, and the defense is not too bad.

(End of this chapter)