I'm really good at shooting.

The team made the playoffs in the second year he took over the team, and the core of the team is getting younger and younger, with a bright future.

The warm-up began quickly, and the Mavericks players looked a little tight.

Barkley is right about one thing, the Mavericks are pretty inexperienced in the playoffs.

Among the five starters, Nash has the most experience in the playoffs, but he has only played for two years, and he has been a soy sauce substitute all the time.

Uncle Huo had the most experience in the playoffs, and he was killed in three games.

The rest of Dirk Nowitzki, Finley, and Sun Hao all have zero experience in the playoffs.

Even more than the five main players, among the rotation players, only Kukoc and Eisley have more experience.

It's not normal for a team like this to not be nervous.

In contrast, the Trail Blazers seemed much calmer, talking and laughing, it looked like a group of old fritters.

The warm-up was coming to an end, and a reporter from the venue interviewed Rasheed Wallace of the Trail Blazers.

"Did the absence of Kemp and the injury of Bunch Wells have a big impact on the team?"

This reporter's words were sharp, and it seemed that he was rushing to make trouble.

"Our team has a lot of people who can play, and no matter who is absent, someone can fill in."

Wallace looked grumpy, but he also had a good EQ.

"The Trail Blazers only ranked seventh in the West in the end and lost their home court advantage. Does this have a great impact on team morale?"

"We're always fighting high."

Wallace still answered positively, but it could be seen that he was already frowning.

"The Trail Blazers' record fluctuated a lot after the All-Star Game. Is there something wrong with the team?"

Reporters are making trouble.

"We don't have any problems, it's you who have problems."

This time Wallace responded directly, and his temper was not very good.

"Rashid."

Fortunately, Pippen was nearby, and he quickly pulled Wallace away.

This reporter was obviously making trouble, and Wallace's violent temper might throw the microphone later.

"Calm down, he's just trying to piss you off."

After all, Pippen has been here, and he has seen many big scenes. After all, Wallace is still young.

And it's not surprising that reporters would ask Wallace about these things. "Roaring Tianzun" has a good reputation.

"He succeeded."

Wallace turned his head and glanced at the Mavericks halfcourt with a ruthless look on his face.

The warmup was coming to an end, and Wallace called the Blazers together.

"They think we've had a bad season. We're no longer the team that could tie the Lakers in seven games last season. We're ready to be slaughtered. Tell me, are we?"

Wallace was like a dynamite keg on fire when he spoke.

But his words made people's blood boil.

"We're not, we're going to beat this bunch of assholes, we're going to face those who look down on us, we're going to beat the Lakers, guys, our season has really started!"

I have to say, before falling into complete rage.Wallace is a very qualified leader.

The reporter in front of him angered him, but Pippen kept that anger under control, which seemed to be a good thing instead.

At this time, Sun Hao turned his head and glanced at the Blazers' half court.

He didn't know what happened, but when he saw Wallace raised his hands and led the team to shout slogans with great momentum.

He felt that tonight's game would never be so easy.

After the warm-up ended, the starting lineups of the two teams were released one after another.

For the Mavericks, Nelson Sr. still uses the lineup without a center.

Nash and Sun Hao on the outside, Finley and Uncle Huo on the front line, Nowitzki on the center.

Just like he explained in the locker room yesterday, he wanted to bring the game into the rhythm of the Mavericks from the beginning.

On the Trail Blazers side, the old Dunleavy used a regular lineup.

Damon Stoudemire and Steve Smith on the outside, Pippen and Wallace on the front, and Sabonis at center.

In the broadcast booth, Zhang Weiping and Su Qun were also ready.

The first playoff game of Sun Hao's NBA career is about to start.

To be precise, there is also Wang Zhizhi, who also entered the team's activation list tonight.

"It's going to be a tough game."

As it was far away, Zhang Weiping felt the tense atmosphere on the field.

"Who do you think has a better chance in that guide?"

Su Qun knocked on the side.

"Of course it's the Mavericks, they're second in the West."

Zhang Weiping had a serious face one second, but showed that shameless smile the next second.

Su Qun couldn't help coughing.

What Zhang Weiping said was very flat, and he didn't have the kind of reasoning with you at all.

However, he was also full of curiosity, wondering if "Zhang Weiping's Law" could be fulfilled again this time.

Chapter 171 Wild West

Amidst the cheers of the fans, Sabonis turned the ball back to the Trail Blazers' half, officially kicking off the game.

Sabonis fell to a high position to support.

After Smith sank to the low post, he threw the ball straight in.

Smith played Sun Hao in a back-to-back single.

He hit a few times without moving, and after turning around, his shot was also smashed out of the frame after being interfered by Sun Hao.

Nowitzki turned around to collect a defensive rebound, but a figure hit the inside and made a tip-up before him!

Rasheed Wallace!

He roared after making a tip-up.

Because of that interview, he suffocated at the beginning!

Nash advanced to the frontcourt with the ball, and Sun Hao noticed that Smith's way of defending him was very special.

Defend his [-]s and put him inside.

Sun Hao spiritually ran back and cut to catch the ball for a layup, but Pippen's defense was in place and successfully interfered with his shot after the confrontation.

The basketball smashed out of the frame, and Sabonis pressed Nowitzki to protect the defensive rebound.

And following the old Dunleavy's gesture, Stoudemire didn't rush to make a fast break after getting the ball, but slowly advanced to the half court.

Dunleavy Sr. also wants to bring the game into the rhythm of the Trail Blazers.

The two old men meet each other.

After Sabonis took possession of the ball in the frontcourt, he continued to give the ball to Smith.

The Trail Blazers gave Smith the main attack for two consecutive rounds after the opening.

Old Deng Levy's opening tactical arrangement was very targeted, which was to consume Sun Hao's physical strength.

It can be seen that the coaching staff of the Trail Blazers didn't mean to underestimate the Mavericks at all, and they worked hard before the game.

It's just that old Deng Levy didn't notice Sun Hao's improvement on the defensive end.

Smith broke through Sun Hao face-to-face, Sun Hao countered, and Smith's shot continued to hit the iron.

He was squeezed to the bench by Wells at the beginning, and it was more due to the decline in personal ability.

But at this moment, Sabonis got up inside and grabbed the offensive rebound, and threw it to the bottom corner.

Wallace had quickly retreated to his position after seeing Sabonis grab the rebound.

After catching the ball, he glanced at the distance between Uncle Huo and himself, and opened his hand for a three-pointer.

"Shh!"

Wallace also has a three-pointer!

He scored all 5 points after the Trail Blazers opened!

The Mavericks played tactics in the frontcourt, the others opened up, and Uncle Huo played Wallace in a low post and singles.

After the hit, he turned around continuously and then took a layup.

The technical movements were very coherent, but just before he shot, a long arm passed over his head.

"Snapped!"

It was Wallace again, chasing Uncle Huo and gave a big hat, and directly fanned the ball out of the court!

After blocking the shot, Wallace yelled at Uncle Huo, his former teammate, another iconic roar.

The Blazers' bench was boiling.

Because of his violent temper, although Wallace's performance in the Trail Blazers is getting better and better, there are a lot of doubts.

You must know that as early as the 1997-1998 season, he received 38 technical fouls in a single season as a third-year student, setting a new NBA record.

In the next season, the 1998~1999 season, he raised this number to 40 times and broke his own record.

He is like an angel when he is calm, and a devil when he is angry, and "Roaring Tianzun" was born from this.

The Trail Blazers have struggled this season, and he's at the top of it all.

But tonight, his opening performance is definitely worthy of the word leader.

The Mavericks sent a sideline ball, and Nowitzki's three-pointer from the outside was interfered by Sabonis and smashed out of the frame.

Wallace received another defensive rebound.

The Mavericks started the game 3 minutes soon, and they haven't scored yet!

In the playoffs at the beginning of the century, the overall intensity has risen by more than one level compared to the regular season. It is not so easy to score!

The Blazers continued to play positions, Sabonis received the ball in the penalty area, and although Nowitzki tried his best, Sabonis sent the ball into the basket.

7 is better than 0!

There was no sound at home.

The Trail Blazers gave the Mavericks a big start.

Sun Hao called Uncle Huo to play a pick-and-roll, and stepped back for a three-pointer.

Tactics are simple.

Wallace's long arms are very long, and he is also very flexible as a big man, and Sun Hao interfered with his save.

"when!"

The ball was a little short under the interference, and it hit the front and hit the frame.

Sabonis protected the defensive rebound, and the Trail Blazers also attacked.

But this time Wallace missed a three-pointer from the outside, and Nowitzki tried his best to grab the defensive rebound.

The Mavericks immediately turned from defense to offense.

Sun Hao's chasing three-pointer in the fast break.

"when!"