legendary basketball guard

Chapter 117, The Christmas War.

I came to San Antonio early and rented a training hall to train in advance. With Popovich's peeing, he must have found the weakness of the Mavericks, otherwise he would not have an inscrutable look before the game.

Sure enough, this star-studded Christmas game directly evolved into a defensive battle at the Spurs' home court.It's disgusting, and the referee's whistle always reminds me that Tyson Chandler had two screen fouls in the first quarter, and he sat on the bench honestly.Without Barea, Terry and others who have off-ball screens, the efficiency has dropped a lot.

Lin Xiao and Di Ke started post-up singles to score points, but the efficiency was not very high.In the first quarter, the Spurs led by 22 points at 18:4 and entered the second quarter.

But obviously, David Stern doesn't like this kind of game.

In the second quarter, the referee will not pursue Tyson Chandler's mobile screen, no matter how Popovich babbles in front of the technical stage.The referee just ignored it.

The game on the court also looked better. Jason Kidd continued to score the ball, and the shots of reaching the inside and pulling the bar for layups were staged from time to time.

The field continued according to the fixed routine of the Christmas battle.The offensive and defensive rounds of both sides were very exciting.In fact, this kind of team is the last thing the Mavericks want to meet. They are old-fashioned and have rich game experience. After a failure, you can quickly find out your weaknesses, and then keep playing.

It just makes you unable to lift the inside, it makes you unable to catch the ball, and it makes you unable to play high pick-and-rolls.

The Mavericks played extremely uncomfortable.But fortunately, Dirk Nowitzki is still left as an offensive point.Very stable and efficient offensive point, Tim Duncan can't limit Dirk Nowitzki very well, and in turn, Dirk Nowitzki can't limit Duncan very well.

The first half is over.Dirk Nowitzki scored 18+6, and Duncan was not far behind at 14+9. The offense and defense of the two leading stars in the first half were very exciting.

In the third quarter, Rick Carlisle decided to steal the show, showing Lin Xiao, Terry, Barea, Brian Cardinal, and Alexi Akinsa.

Akinsa, who couldn't play the ball, finally got time on the court. He practiced hard on the mid-range shot and felt that he could come in handy. He was originally a running back, but he didn't have a basket. It can also come in handy.

"gogogo!" Rick Carlisle slapped his butt alone.After the Mavericks played, the way they ran was crazy.It's almost like the way the Bulls play.Quick pick-and-rolls in the frontcourt, direct shots or going inside, without stopping at all, in the words of Rick Carlisle in the locker room: "If you can't make a shot at this time, why do you think you have a good chance next time, they are the Spurs Team, they make almost no mistakes, you're up against some of the most experienced veterans in the league, and I'm sure you're even better than them. Come on, Cowboys."

Um, so a temporary team for grabbing points appeared.Constantly running, the Mavericks didn't stop for a moment, throwing when there was a little space. Alsace Akinsa's screen was not bad, at least it still had some effect.Terry throws, Lin Xiao throws, Lin Xiao throws Barea and kills, Barea finishes, Lin Xiaotu.

But the Spurs are still the same Spurs. They still control the situation on the field. Feel like a clown.

It only takes one step for Richard Jefferson to break through Jason Terry, and the height gap between the two is obvious.Richard Jefferson, a dunk to end the offense.Rick Carlisle also requested a timeout.Replaced with Jason Kidd, Stephenson, Caron Butler, Dirk, Tyson Chandler.This lineup.

After playing, Stephenson's defense caused a lot of trouble for Manu Ginobili, and he kept talking trash, which is really uncomfortable with his unique breath.Caron Butler also made a three-pointer from the outside. Jason Kidd's control ability was perfectly reflected. Tyson Chandler kept entangled with Duncan in the inside and didn't give him a chance to help defend. Catch up to a 73:73 tie.

This is the 13th time the two sides have alternated the lead.The excitement of the game is evident.The two coaches on the field, pointing at Jiangshan, slamming Fang Qiu, holding the tactical board, pointing at this and pointing at this.It made Lin Xiao feel really cool, maybe he can consider becoming a head coach after retirement in the future.

"Lin! Lin Xiao! Kid, listen carefully!" Tyson Chandler slapped Lin Xiao's head hard, and Lin Xiao came back to his senses.

"Understood? When you understand, go on stage!" Rick Carlisle waved his hand, and the generals were ready to go on stage.Xiao Lin, partnered with Jason Kidd, Shawn Marion, Dirk, and Tyson Chandler, will probably fight the Spurs until the end.

Lin Xiao played Manu Ginobili in a post-up single, feeling very relaxed. Manu himself is a player who relies on his head to play, and he is getting older.

As soon as Lin Xiao fell back to the defense, Manu Ginobili wanted to make Lin Xiao a foul, a stagger, Lin Xiao fell to the ground first, and the two's exaggerated acting skills made the referee have nothing to say.

"He hit me, it's an offensive foul!" Lin Xiao complained to the referee.

"No, I didn't see him. He suddenly appeared in front of me." Manu Ginobili looked innocent, but Mark Cuban, who was sitting on the bench watching the game, couldn't sit still and pointed at the referee Yelling loudly.

The booing of the audience was given to Mark Cuban alone. When the referee called Manu an offensive foul, Mark Cuban showed his iconic smile and shook his fist fiercely.

"Keep the rhythm, listen to me, listen, we have to play it safe, now they will give the ball to Duncan, Tyson, must restrain him, understand? If it doesn't work, foul. Dirk, I will put Give the ball to you, Lin, Sean, pay attention to running without the ball and tearing up the space, let's go!" Jason Kidd was away on the court, and he pulled his teammates to make short-answer arrangements when making free throws. If the team's second master is Who, in fact, there is none at all.The atmosphere of the Mavericks is really good, everyone has a common goal, that is the championship.

Tony Parker made one of two free throws. 93:93 draw.The last two offensive and defensive rounds remain.Jason Kidd controlled the ball halfway and gave it to Lin Xiao. Lin Xiao hung it to Dirk Nowitzki on the inside. Lin Xiao's transfer of the ball was a bit too tactical. To Parker, Yiqi Juechen's fast break.Jason Kidra didn't make it, and watched Parker score two points for a layup.

Lin Xiao's mistake was really inappropriate.This gave the Spurs too many opportunities, and it was basically difficult to win.

Lin Xiao blamed himself very much, but his teammates didn't mean to blame them.This may also be the reason for Lin Xiao's lack of experience.

"It's okay, I'll give the ball to Jason later, he knows what to do." Dirk patted Lin Xiao on the shoulder and said.

Playing again, Jason Kidd steadily suppressed the rhythm and handed it over to Dirk Nowitzki. He played a post-up single, wiped into the three-second zone, and successfully put the basket.

However, there are still 13 seconds of attack time belonging to the Spurs, which is enough for a perfect tactic.

(End of this chapter)