I'm really good at shooting.

As soon as next year, the Spurs will have the strength to reach the top.

Cole's analysis sounds professional, but whether he played for the Spurs later in his career, whether he is poisoned milk, only time will tell.

After a two-day break, the Mavericks returned to San Antonio for Game [-] of their series against the Spurs.

This is also the match point game for the Mavericks. As long as they win, they will get revenge and get close to the Western Conference Finals.

However, in San Antonio, the Spurs, who had misfired for two games, finally shot away.

Smith scored 3, Bowen scored 2, and even Parker scored 2. Together, the Spurs made 20 of 9 outside shots and a 45% hit rate.

The Spurs pulled back a strong 98-91 at home, rewriting the big score to 2-3.

And this game has a worse news for the Mavericks than losing.

Sabonis' knee was sore and swollen after the game.

Among the insiders of the Mavericks, Sabonis is the one who has performed best since entering the playoffs.

His experience and personal ability are perfectly reflected in the game.

This also made old Nelson trust and rely more and more on him unconsciously.

The most direct result is that his playing time is getting more and more.

This is not a good thing for a 37-year-old veteran.

When he returned to Dallas, Sabonis' condition did not improve, and the team doctor directly announced that he was reimbursed for the season.

The moment this news came out, the situation of the series changed subtly again.

Originally, with Sabonis, Duncan could only attack more from the free throw line.

Now that Sabonis is gone, it can be foreseen that in the following games, Duncan will get more of what he wants in the paint.

Coupled with the recovery of the Spurs' outside touch, the Mavericks' promotion situation has become suspenseful again.

And the Spurs have home court advantage. If they can win Game [-] in Dallas, the tiebreaker will be played in San Antonio.

In addition, there is the experience of winning the tie-break last year.

"Cole is a nine-star poisonous milk."

Some fans couldn't help expressing emotion in the forum.

Chapter 246 I'm Bowen, I've Been Destroyed

In Dallas, overcast with occasional rain.

On Game [-], the weather in Dallas was as gloomy as the fans' mood.

The originally good situation took a turn for the worse, saying that Cole's tainted milk was just a joke, and the fans are now more concerned about the sixth game in front of them.

Although the losing series is not over yet, no one wants to go to the Spurs' home court to play the tiebreaker.

The fans were nervous, but the atmosphere within the Mavericks team was fairly relaxed.

Although they lost the last game, at the level of the Spurs, it is difficult to shoot that kind of three-pointers consecutively.

And although Sabonis was reimbursed for the season, he still came to the training ground to be with his teammates.

The players were training on the field, while Nelson Jr. and Sabonis took a break and chatted on the sidelines.

"Do you think you can win tonight?"

Sabonis is a member of the team, but his resume and age are no lower than Nelson Jr. in the league.

"There is a chance, and it is not small."

Nelson looked happy when he heard that, of course he hoped that the Mavericks would end the series at home.

"How to say?"

But he still did not forget to ask.

"The team is young, united and will perform better at home than away."

Sabonis only stayed in the Trail Blazers before the NBA, but he has stayed in many places in Europe.

His words are his experience.

"If I were younger, I think this team would even have a chance to beat the Lakers."

Sabonis continued.

"Ahem, are you saying you can't beat the Lakers this year?"

Little Nelson heard the voice behind the words.

Sabonis smiled and said nothing.

After the training, Sun Hao saw Scarlett outside the arena.

Scarlett had no time to come to Dallas because she was busy with the follow-up production of "Eight-legged Monster".

Now that it was finally done, she also came over to cheer Sun Hao on.

"I have a birthday present for you."

Scarlett brought good news to Sun Hao when they met.

This is the first important festival they have spent after confirming their relationship.

Scarlett looked prepared.

Sun Hao was still quite curious.

It's impossible to pack yourself for him. Scarlett's birthday will not be until November.

"Can you tell me a little bit?"

Sun Hao's curiosity was aroused a little.

"No."

Scarlett looked mysterious.

"Just a little?"

Sun Hao didn't give up.

"No, just a little bit, you will know."

Sun Hao felt a little helpless after hearing this. It's okay if Scarlett didn't tell her, but she kept it a secret after she said it, which is torture.

"Well, if you won the game tonight, I'll reveal a little bit."

Seeing the change in Sun Hao's expression, Scarlett finally let go.

"What you say is settled."

Sun Hao quickly stretched out his little finger.

When the two pull the hook, the agreement is considered to be reached.

After completing this agreement, Sun Hao became more motivated to compete.

Tonight's game must be won no matter what.

The National Airline Center Arena was full of seats.

This game is not a battle of life and death, but it is comparable to a battle of life and death. The attention of Dallas fans is also unprecedented.

And revenge against the Spurs at home, knocking out the opponent, that feeling must be much better than seeing the news.

The game started immediately, and when the players of the two teams entered the field, the cheers were already overwhelming.

They can't wait.

After the warm-up, the scene entered the opening ceremony, and the starting list was also released.

The Spurs did not adjust the lineup.

On the Mavericks side, Sabonis was absent, and Nelson put LaFrentz back into the starting lineup.

After Duncan dialed the ball back to half court, the game kicked off.

Sure enough, Sabonis couldn't play, and Duncan was on the inside at the beginning.

The Mavericks did not double-team in the first round. After receiving the ball, Duncan turned around and hit LaFrentz and scored.

LaFrentz's block was just a little bit off.

But that point is also beyond the reach of LaFrentz.

Unless it is obviously bigger than Sabonis, it is very difficult to defend Duncan alone under the basket.

Old Nelson got up in one round and signaled to continue the zone defense.

He also just wanted to see Duncan's opening state, and he had already seen it.

The Spurs defended a 2-1-2 at the beginning, still playing mid-range, but not so thoroughly.

Moreover, Bowen started to guard Sun Hao after the second game, and Sun Hao didn't miss the chance.

Nowitzki made a mid-range hit after receiving the ball.

Just like Cole's analysis, the Mavericks are not a team that can be killed by choking a point.

2:2.

Both teams scored in the first attack of the opening game.

Although the two teams have played against each other many times, both sides are still testing in the opening game.

This principle is the same as that of old couples, foreplay is always inevitable.

But the series hit here, the foreplay was very short, and when the Spurs attacked the frontcourt again, the Mavericks put up a 2-3 zone defense.

The familiar situation of the two teams in the past few games reappeared.

The situation of the game depends on the Spurs' outside touch.

Duncan's offense encountered three contracted double-teams, and he distributed the ball to Bowen in the bottom corner.

So far in the series, Bowen is the most accurate outsider of the Spurs.

Bowen received the ball, Nowitzki has rushed back to defend.

The Mavericks will obviously focus on taking care of the Spurs' accurate shots.

"when!"

Bowen's shot missed.

Duncan overwhelmed LaFrentz's putback and scored.

When Sabonis was there, Duncan averaged 15+ rebounds per game, and that wasn't all defensive rebounds.

LaFrentz's ability to protect the frame is obviously worse than Sabonis.

Nowitzki caught the ball in the frontcourt and swayed. After receiving the ball, he stretched his body for a layup. Duncan interfered and missed the goal, but he made a foul by relying on it.

In the first round and Garnett's battle of wits and courage, Nowitzki's improvement is not only in his skills.

Nowitzki made both free throws.

4:4.

In a life-and-death battle, the two teams looked a little anxious at the beginning.

Duncan continued to distribute the ball in the frontcourt, and this time it was Parker who received the ball.

Parker felt a little uncomfortable. He really wanted to tell Popovich that he was not a three-point shooter. Sun Hao could testify to this.

But there is no way, Popovich said that I will not listen to you, he can only choose to shoot.

And he scored two in the last game, and he also looks very confident in his shots.

"when!"

It's a pity that his self-confidence was not used wisely.

The Spurs made two consecutive outside three-point attempts in the opening game, and they all hit the iron!