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Chapter 82 Christmas War ([-])

Arco Arena, home of the Sacramento Kings.

Tonight, there are no empty seats here, and the 2003 Christmas finale is about to start.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Don Nelson just made the starting list, and the atmosphere immediately exploded, because the starting five of the Mavericks is too crazy.

Don Nelson is as nicknamed as he is, and he really deserves to be a "mad scientist". Unexpectedly, he actually formed an all-offensive lineup.

The point guard is the future Zonda running and bombing master Steve Nash, the shooting guard is the boss of the Dallas Mavericks Michael Finley, and the small forward is Antoine Walker, the power forward is Antawn Jamison, a versatile forward with super scoring ability and both offense and defense, while the center position is the cornerstone of the Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, nicknamed "German Chariot".

You read that right, removing the Dallas 'troika' from the fixed starting roster, and also putting Antawn Jamison, who has a strong offensive ability and plays the sixth man, on the starting lineup. He just joined the team. The Celtics double star Antoine Walker played forward, and even did not hesitate to withdraw Sean Bradley, and Nuo Tianwang changed to play center.

Just looking at the lineup, you can know how crazy the Dallas Mavericks are tonight and how resolute the offense is.Gathering five All-Star-level offensive players with the same defensive ability and playing such a starting lineup, although the offense and defense are extremely unbalanced, it is very bluffing, and the fans and audience are very happy to see it.

Sacramento Kings head coach Rick Adelman played the Princeton tactical system. The starting lineup is relatively stable. Except for the team's leading star Chris Webber, who has undergone knee surgery and has not returned yet. The newly joined Brad - Except for Miller as his power forward position, the other four positions have not changed much, lined up: point guard Mike Bibby, shooting guard Doug Christie, small forward Peja Stojakovic, Center Verratti Divac.

After a simple warm-up, the starting players from both sides came to the middle circle of the court and began to scramble for the ball.

"Beep!"

A crisp whistle sounded, and the referee immediately threw the basketball in his hand high, and the two sides began to jump the ball.

Dirk Nowitzki VS Brad Miller!

Dirk Nowitzki is 213cm tall, and his jumping is not very good, but his wingspan is very good. Against Brad Miller, who is only 211cm tall, has an average wingspan, and bounces well on the floor, it can be said that he has an absolute upper hand.

The two jumped up almost at the same time to compete for the ball. Dirk Nowitzki jumped up and touched the basketball first. It was a pity that Dirk, who temporarily replaced the center and served as the jump ball, was a little inexperienced, and actually moved the basketball to Peja- In the hands of Stojakovic, the Kings accidentally grabbed the first offensive ball.

The Dallas Mavericks quickly retreated back to the half court and actively organized the defense.

Peja Stojakovic quickly passed the ball to Christie, who, passing to Mike Bibby three times and two times, quickly moved the basketball to the frontcourt.

The Dallas Mavericks had good mobility and returned to the defense in a timely manner. They did not give the Kings a chance to counterattack quickly. Nash stepped forward and took the initiative to mark Mike Bibby.

In the Kings' positional battle, Mike Bibby didn't play hard. After his teammates settled down, he saw Brad Miller mentioning the high position, and immediately handed over the basketball to the opponent. Watching Nash run without the ball, after making an air cut to the basket, he immediately circled to the right three-point corner and stood still.

Brad Miller received the ball and faced the frame, held the ball in the middle to observe, his teammates' running positions, and provided high-position support at any time.

That's right, this is the classic regular position of the Sacramento Kings in positional warfare, known as the 2-2-1 position of the Princeton system.

When each player stands in a good position, Princeton's ever-changing offensive methods can evolve.

Because Brad Miller, who holds the ball in the middle, has a three-point range, Antawn Jamison can't stick to the basket, he can only pull out to defend, and the Mavericks' inside line is evacuated.

At the same time, Doug Christie on the right made an empty cut without the ball, first moved towards the ball holder, and then made a reverse run, and made an empty cut directly to the basket, because Antawn Jamison had already moved to a high position , a simple reverse cut, if Michael Finley isn't on the defensive.

Doug Christie cuts to the rim, and the catch is an easy layup, hitting the Mavericks' backdoor.

Hitting the back door is one of Princeton's signature styles of play.

Michael Finley can be said to be the most defensive player in the current starting lineup of the Mavericks. He has rich experience and excellent awareness. He closely follows Doug Christie without losing his position.

On the left flank, Peja Stojakovic also started at the same time. Suddenly, he made a counterattack and cut to the basket. Naturally, Antoine Walker did not dare to let go, and followed closely. Unexpectedly, the left The low-post Verratti Divac suddenly pulls to the side, using his huge body as a wall to set a free screen for Stojakovic.

With a bang, Antoine Walker's head directly hit Divac's meat wall. Brad Miller understood it and jumped up to pass the ball to the basket. Stojakovic got the ball and received it. The ball didn't slow down, and jumped up with the momentum, directly without dunking, and easily sent the basketball into the basket.

Counter-air cuts and high-position support are the most basic organizational parts of the Princeton system, and it is also its most classic signature style of play.

2 to 0! !
As soon as the Kings started the game, they used the dazzling, exquisite and gorgeous Princeton to score the first goal and win the first ball.

Offensive and defensive transition, Michael Finley developed the bottom line, Nash quickly caught the ball to the middle circle, and passed the basketball to Nowitzki with a hit.

Outside the three-point line on the left, Nowitzki easily received a pass from Nash while running. Without any adjustments, he directly set up a bow and shot, facing Verratti Divac, and shot a long-range three-pointer.

Verratti-Divac draws deeper into the three-point line. Nowitzki has a long range and a very soft touch. He also added some receding. The release point is very high without any defensive interference. Made an unreasonable three-pointer.

The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air, and with a crisp sound, the basketball pierced through the heart and into the net.

Nowitzki raised the knife and made a precise hit with a super long three-pointer, which gave the Kings a blow.

2 to 3! !
Soon, Mike Bibby received Brad Miller's serve, quickly distributed the ball to Christie, dribbled a step, and after halftime, Christie quickly passed the ball to Stojakovic.

Outside the 60-degree three-point line on the left, Stojakovic arrived with the ball without any adjustments, ignoring Antoine Walker's pounce, directly received the ball, bent his knees, took off, flicked his wrist slightly, and made a three-pointer Ball jumper shot.

The left-wing three-point line area is the hot spot for Stojakovic's three-point shooting. This shooting point, the rhythm of the shot, the power of the shot, the control is very standard, and the shooting posture is very beautiful.

Swish!
Stojakovic made a jumper three-pointer and hit it accurately. The basketball fell steadily into the net and entered the net hollow.

5 to 3! !
Stojakovic had a wonderful three-pointer and returned the favor.

Outside the arena, the fans and spectators saw the blood spurting, and applauded vigorously, falling like rain. The passionate confrontation stimulated the visual nerves of the players and spectators. Thunderous cheers suddenly sounded. Trying to break through the roof of Arco Arena.

The defense wins the championship, and the offense wins the fans. This sentence is a bit exaggerated, but at this moment, it is vividly reflected, penetrating three points.

(End of this chapter)