masters-orleans Chapter 387 Decisive Battle Moment
Chapter 387 Decisive Battle Moment
Chapter 387 Decisive Battle Moment
When it was the Mavericks' offensive turn, Nash advanced quickly.
Even if there is no good opportunity, Nash will not dribble slowly, but speed up as much as possible.
No, he just dribbled the ball halfway, and Michael Finley was already asking for the ball.
After getting the ball, Michael Finley did not hit directly, but moved the ball again.
Lavlenz on the inside mentioned a high-post response and gave the ball to Nash again.
Almost at the moment of receiving the ball, Nash passed the ball again without any hesitation.
Nowitzki's off-ball running is in place, and it is still Nowitzki's singles with the ball.
That's right, if he succeeds in consecutive singles, it's when he feels good, so of course he won't give in.
Why do you say cowardly?
Because the Sonics just made a substitution, Reggie Evans just replaced Lewis.
Such a substitution is clearly aimed at Nowitzki.
If Nowitzki doesn't continue to ask for the ball at this time, he will succeed in a strong singles.
Instead, he chose to respond. Doesn't it seem that he is cowardly and dare not face Reggie Evans.
If it's a role player, it's no big deal.
Facing a stronger defense, it's no big deal to choose to give up when you are not sure.
Fans and head coaches, far from having a problem with it, think he's playing smart.
But if you switch to the main players, it will be different.
What are core players used for?It is used to create miracles and realize the impossible.
Nowitzki has always been contemptuously called a soft guy in the NBA, and there are naturally many reasons for it.
For example, the fans who don't like him, and his rivals...
But one thing is true, that is, his way of playing is too soft to be hard at critical moments.
Don't look at Nowitzki's usual calm and calm, don't care about these comments, he will only play in his own way.
In fact, no one can ignore it.
Even someone as strong as Jordan will be sprayed with autism by fans and the media, not to mention Nowitzki.
What Nowitzki most wants to prove on the court is his toughness.
Especially against an opponent worthy of him.
Reggie Evans, a rookie rookie, or an older rookie, looks unknown.
In fact, Evans' performance this year is really not bad.
As a substitute, he averaged 7.7 rebounds per game, second only to PJ Brown.
His super rebounding ability has made him highly praised, and he even has the nickname of Rodman No. [-].
Facing such a player, Nowitzki certainly can't be cowardly.
When he received the ball with his back, he had already felt the strong confrontation of Evans.
So, he decisively chose face-to-face singles.
Nowitzki first observed the positions of his teammates and opponents, and made a decisive shot after determining sufficient singles space.
After two consecutive trials, for the third time, he resolutely chose to break through.
Evans was prepared for a long time, but he was still a little slow, but he was very fast.
With a height difference of nearly 10 centimeters, Nowitzki still chooses to break through, and his speed is definitely a disadvantage.
Sure enough, Nowitzki was blocked without the help of others.
However, Nowitzki, as the top offensive player in the league, is not blown out, but really capable.
I saw him leaning on Evans, and then turned around decisively.
When Evans saw it, he quickly moved his feet subconsciously, trying to prevent Nowitzki from shooting.
As a result, when he had a lot of jumping blocks, Nowitzki suddenly took the ball back.
It turned out that this was just a fake move.
Without further delay, Nowitzki made a decisive shot after shaking off Evans, and the basketball was hit steadily.
"Yes!"
The wonderful breakthrough, and this fake back turn, everything is so smooth.
Even Nowitzki couldn't help applauding himself.
"Reggie, you did a good job. You were almost able to defend Dirk. Come on, the game is not over yet!"
Seeing that his little brother was feeling a little lost, Wang Hao hurriedly spoke out to comfort him.
"I know, Wang, you watch out, I'll grab more rebounds."
Reggie Evans is indeed very good, especially in rebounding, which is amazing enough.
But with such an excellent rebounding ability, it is still conceivable that he still can't make the starting lineup.
On the one hand, it is naturally because PJ Brown and Lewis are also very good, and they are more suitable for the Sonics.
But on the other hand, Reggie Evans' shortcomings are too obvious.
Just like Nowitzki's offense just now, it completely captured the shortcomings of Reggie Evans.
Good physical talent, excellent confrontation, and a very beautiful rebounding hand, and his body can block shots.
But it is very easy to be wobbled, when others are doing it, it will fly at a little bit.
What do you think of when you see such a description?
That's right, it's the jumping man!
The limit of the jumping man is naturally the monster Dwight Howard. This guy's defense is purely based on talent.
But at the same time, the bottom line of Jumpman is also very low, and even playing in the NBA is an extravagant hope.
The NBA has never been short of athletically gifted players.
Wang Hao doesn't expect Evans to be the best defensive player, just grab a few more rebounds, that's enough.
In the Sonics' offensive round, Gary Payton still held the ball.
He dribbled the ball across the half court without rushing, anyway, he was trying to press the rhythm as much as possible.
To be honest, that is the Sonics, changing to other teams, such a huge change of rhythm.
There is no way to adapt, not to mention changing the rhythm, first of all, you have to make your own players unable to play.
Fortunately, the Supersonics have Wang Hao and Gary Payton.
Gary Payton slowly crossed the half court. The other players in the Supersonics were a little anxious, but they didn't panic.
Wang Hao is still in the lower position, and Lagabel is trying to compete with him for the position.
Gary Payton was not in a hurry, he gave the ball to Wang Hao steadily, and the Mavericks immediately double-teamed.
After the three-game series, the Mavericks can be regarded as understanding that relying entirely on offense may not necessarily win the game!
Especially Wang Hao, they dare not ignore him.
As soon as he got the ball here, someone from the Mavericks immediately double-teamed him, this time it was Nash.
Wang Hao's mind is very clear, the rhythm of the game slows down, and the success rate of the attack is very important.
He quickly passed the ball, and Gary Payton was already ready to catch the ball, and immediately broke through with the ball.
It's just that there are two insiders who can't shoot, which makes the Mavericks' defense a little unscrupulous.
Both Nowitzki and Lavlenz shrunk inside, and someone immediately helped defend Gary Payton.
Gary Payton also immediately split the ball and gave it to Michael Reed.
Michael Reed's chances were not very good, but at this time, he could only force his shot.
Michael Finley stares very hard and defends well. Although he is also called Michael, he will not show mercy.
Sure enough, the basketball bounced out of the frame.
Nowitzki and Lavlenz are on the inside, and at this time, they are the first to stand still.
It's a pity that both of them forgot that the most important thing to grab a rebound is not the position, but the blocking.
No matter how good your position is, but he is not a dead person, so he just watched you take the rebound foolishly.
Sure enough, Reggie Evans rushed to the basket quickly, and the super impact force made him squeeze Nowitzki away.
He touches the basketball abruptly before the Mavericks get the rebound.
Relying on his super explosive power, he took off for the second time and got the rebound.
After grabbing the rebound, Reggie Evans quickly scanned the court.
For all the insiders who came to the Supersonics, their first technique and tactic is to quickly find Wang Hao and Gary Payton after grabbing a rebound, and then give them the ball.
Because Wang Hao and Gary Payton can organize the offense most quickly.
Losing offensive rebounds is the easiest time to lose points.
Reggie Evans saw Wang Hao, without any hesitation, he immediately threw the ball to Wang Hao.
Just now, Lagabel wanted to return to defend the rebound, and the distance from Wang Hao was a bit far.
Nash on the other side quickly made up the defense.
It's a pity that it was a bit late, Wang Hao raised his knife and hit the first three-pointer of the day.
18:14
"Nice job, Reggie!"
While retreating, Wang Hao slapped Reggie Evans. This rebound was really exciting.
Failed to take the lead, but fell behind in the score. Such a situation made the old Nelson very dissatisfied.
This is their home court. If they can't use the home court advantage to open the score, the game will become more difficult.
As long as the Sonics are ahead, or in other words, the score difference is not too big, they can keep slowing down.
Slow-paced games don't suit the Mavericks, and their advantage is being erased bit by bit.
Only when the Mavericks lead the score can the Sonics be forced to speed up the pace.
Although very distressed, Old Nelson was helpless.
He can only wait for the game to go on until the rotation time and the substitute lineup will play.
He still has a surprise soldier in his hand. If Nick Van Exel can kill the Quartet, he may be able to change the situation.
The facts were similar to what the old Nelson expected. Nick Van Exel started to exert his strength as soon as he came out.
His breakthrough created a foul by Brandon Heywood, made two free throws and scored two points.
However, looking back, the Supersonics attacked, Lewis faced the Mavericks' substitute, and also turned over and hit a jumper.
Only then did Nelson notice that besides Gary Payton, Lewis was also on the bench.
Paul Westphal made a substitution in the half of the game and put Lewis on the bench, not just because he was dissatisfied with his defense.
He is to strengthen the Sonics' backup firepower.
Gary Payton, Quentin Richardson, and Rashad Lewis, this formation even exceeds the main force of some teams.
The Mavericks wanted to break the situation during the bench time, but the Supersonics calculated it first.
Failed to change the situation, the Mavericks could only fight more and more, falling into positional warfare.
Fortunately, Dirk Nowitzki and Nash are in good condition, and the two scored consecutively in positional battles.
The Supersonics failed to open the score, but they were not in a hurry. Overall, the situation was in their favor.
The scores of the two sides rose alternately, and no one could do anything about it.
End of the half, 47:43
The two teams scored a total of 90 points in half a game, which is really rare.
At the beginning of the second half of the game, both sides made efforts one after another, but the result was not very good.
Originally, with two consecutive three-pointers, Wang Hao had a chance to widen the point difference in one fell swoop.
As a result, the Mavericks directly resorted to a one-point play.
Making fouls one after another, Leng relied on free throws to maintain the situation on the scene.
Fortunately, Wang Hao and Paul Westphal stepped forward one after another, lashed out at the referee, and successfully applied for a technical foul.
It was also these two technical fouls that made the referee restrain himself.
Otherwise, maybe the Mavericks may really change the situation by virtue of this point.
Home field advantage, it is inevitable.
Wang Hao's mood is very calm, because he often enjoys the referee's care, especially at home.
89:88
With 2 minutes and 21 seconds left in the game, with Wang Hao's mid-range jumper, the Sonics once again overtook the score.
This was the first time the Sonics took the lead in the fourth quarter.
Most of the time, they were already close to 10 points behind, and it was really not easy to overtake the score.
Old Nelson didn't delay, and quickly called a timeout.
The Mavericks still have 3 timeouts in their hands, and they won't give birth if they keep them. Naturally, they can use them when they can.
"Great job guys!"
As soon as the Sonics players walked off the court, Paul Westphal cheered excitedly.
Looking at this appearance, I don't know how many points I thought the Sonics were leading, or even won.
"Everything is in our plan, control the game and put all the decisive battles in the last two minutes.
Yes, we did it, this is what we hope to face, and the victory is ultimately ours. "
At this point in the game, technical and tactical arrangements are no longer the most important thing, but confidence is.
Wang Hao didn't know what the old Nelson did during this timeout.
But Paul Westphal did one thing, and that was to keep boosting morale.
The game continues, the Mavericks' offensive ball.
Although the Mavericks don't like slow-paced games very much, the game has reached this point.
The most important thing is not to score, but not to make mistakes.
At a critical moment like this, a single mistake may directly ruin the game.
Nash dribbled the ball across half court, first slightly controlled the rhythm of the game, and then gave the ball to Nowitzki.
Still Dirk Nowitzki's singles.
Because the one defending Nowitzki has been replaced by Lewis, who specializes in this point.
In fact, Wang Hao was defending Nowitzki at the beginning, but Nowitzki just looked for Lewis.
He asked Michael Finley to give him a pick-and-roll, and Wang Hao had no choice but to make defensive substitutions.
Nowitzki received the ball, and the SuperSonics decisively chose to double-team.
There is no way, if Lewis is really allowed to defend alone, the danger is too great.
Nowitzki has quick eyes and quick hands, and quickly returned the ball to Nash.
Gary Payton's reaction was also extremely quick. He left and returned to defense. His double-team just now was actually a bit tentative.
But Nash is Nash after all. Although he has not yet become a god under the blessing of bombardment tactics, he is also a top passer.
Continuously passing the ball inside and out, even if Gary Payton can defend again, there is nothing he can do.
This time, Nowitzki didn't give another chance to double-team, he caught the ball with his back, and quickly turned around and walked to the baseline.
Rashard Lewis couldn't even react and could only watch Nowitzki hit a layup.
89:90
(End of this chapter)