Basketball's most talented forward is on the left

The strong dialogue between the Knicks and the Mavericks has ended in the third quarter. Judging from the score, the two teams can be said to be evenly matched. The Mavericks won by 2 points, while the Knicks were chasing after them.

However, both commentators and fans prefer to call the first three quarters a battle between the entire Mavericks team and Zuo Li.

The reason is very simple. When one person's scoring ratio in the three quarters exceeds 66% of the entire team's, and his shooting percentage is double the team's overall shooting percentage, and his points are equal to the total of the opponent's first and second scorers, you

It's hard not to feel that maintaining such a point difference is entirely due to his personal efforts.

Even at the end of the third quarter, when the camera focused on Zuo Li walking off the court, not only boos broke out, but there were even applause and cheers.

Yes, some fans in Dallas have turned against Zuo Li because of his outstanding performance. Even Mavericks owner Cuban, who was sitting on the sidelines, just refrained from applauding and even shouted:

"Hey! Zuo Li! You're not very good! We're still in the lead!"

Although he was spouting trash talk unforgivingly, Cuban already agreed with Zuo Li very much in his heart.

Zuo Li's performance in these three quarters was perfect, making the Mavericks feel desperate on both offense and defense.

Cuban can't remember the last time Dirk Nowitzki was teased like that, but even if he was teased, he even felt it was normal. After all, that was Zuo Li!

Now Cuban is extremely grateful to Kobe a few years ago. On that night in 2005, all members of the Mavericks took turns to surround Kobe. After three quarters, Kobe temporarily led the Mavericks by one point with 62 VS 61. It should be noted that the team that Kobe Bryant defeated that year

The Mavericks in the background are not a bunch of losers. They were the Western Conference champions that year!

Well...even though he is the king of the regular season.

But the gold content is still just right.

It was with Zhu Yu, who was Kobe Bryant, in front of him that Cuban could resist applauding Zuo Li's performance of 45 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks in three quarters. Otherwise, according to his character who truly loves basketball, Zuo Li's performance is definitely worthy of his praise.

applause.

If Kobe Bryant, who scored 62 points in three quarters that year, gave the greatest individual scoring performance on the court, then Zuo Li tonight has a chance to compete for the second position on this list.

But what was different from that year was that when Kobe Bryant scored 62 points in the third quarter, his teammates were equally impressive, so Kobe returned to the bench in the third quarter, and the Mavericks simply admitted their defeat.

But tonight, Zuo Li's teammates were not that good. They encountered a night where the basket was blocked. Their poor shooting rate of 3 of 14 from outside in the three quarters made them still chasing points. If they want to win, Zuo Li still needs to come back.

Go to the court and play better.

For a moment, Cuban didn't know which situation was better.

After all, although he lost that year, he still avoided becoming the background of Kobe's 80-point night. Although some fans questioned Kobe's pretense at that time, saying that he missed the best opportunity to score high points in his career, but it only lasted a month.

Afterwards, the Raptors, who became the backdrop, would look at these farting sunspots speechlessly.

"I believe you, you are such a bad old man!"

And tonight, although they are still in the leading position, there is still one quarter left, and anything can happen. Cuban doesn't know how much strength Zuo Li still has, or whether something more terrifying will happen.

Fraction.

Thinking about it this way, blessings and misfortunes are unpredictable.

But soon Cuban chose to believe in his team. After all, tonight's Knicks except Zuo Li, everyone else is really solid, so Cuban believes they can defend the victory.

After all, can one person really defeat a team?

Of course...it's a little difficult!

Even Zuo Li tonight is still a bit difficult, and Zuo Li knows this very well. Even though Zuo Li has played to such a level at this moment, if no one steps up to share the burden in the fourth quarter, the chance of losing is still very high.

The reasons are nothing more than a decrease in physical fitness and an increase in the opponent's defensive scale. There is no doubt that Zuo Li faces a greater test in the fourth quarter.

Sure enough, Zuo Li's idea was confirmed at the beginning of the fourth quarter. In order to win, Zuo Li did not rest. In order to defend Zuo Li, Marion, Chandler and Nowitzki of the Mavericks also did the same.

There was no rest, just replacing Kidd with Barea.

Don't underestimate this 180cm King James killer. Although he is short, he really hits. If you throw him, the current CBA has almost no outsiders that can resist him. Insiders need to look at the ID. After he comes up, he also bears the interference.

He even assisted Zuo Li in his mission.

So in the first offensive round of the Knicks, they staged a classic four-defense-one game.

The moment Zuo Li broke through, Marion was passed and chased from behind. In front of him were Dirk and Chandler, who were shooting at the goal, and on the side was Barea who was taking the ball...

Zuo Li shot from no angle, turned around and opened up space for Belinelli on the outside, an open opportunity!

However, Belinelli, who was 0 for 4 in this game, hesitated...

He paused for two seconds without taking action. When he wanted to take action, there was no space and the defense was already in place.

Belinelli had no choice but to play the ball, and the Knicks' attack ended in failure.

"It's not easy. Belinelli should take action. He has the best opportunity!" Yu Jia sighed sadly. What a great opportunity to overtake, it was just wasted.

"I don't dare to shoot anymore. This is the difference between ordinary players and stars. Not everyone has a big heart. Now there is only one or two points difference. An ordinary player is afraid, especially when his touch is so bad." Yang

Yi said.

This phenomenon is really normal, otherwise every team needs a big-hearted player.

But if you don't shoot, you miss the opportunity, and your opponent will not be merciful.

Whoosh!

Nowitzki picked and rolled, the Golden Rooster scored independently, and the score difference came to 4 points!

In the following minutes, although Zuo Li found an opportunity to score 4 points, the Mavericks played more resolutely, with a wave of 12-4, and the point difference was widened to 10 points!

For the first time in this game, the Mavericks' lead reached double digits.

The Knicks requested a timeout.

Zuo Li looked at his watch. The fourth quarter lasted 5 minutes and 42 seconds, with a score difference of 10 points. It could be said that the Knicks were on the verge of defeat. If they could not organize an effective counterattack in the next three minutes, there was a high probability that the game would be over.

Accounted for.

But he did try his best. The Mavericks' defense was a bit abnormal. He had very few opportunities. Even at the three-point line, he was always pressing closely.

He needs help.

After looking around, he finally chose Curry because he was the only one with such potential.

"Stephen, at the most critical moment, I need your help. If we don't want to lose... you need to stand up!"

"Boss, I..." Curry really wanted to say that he didn't feel good tonight. This is the truth. In this game, Curry made 4 of 12 shots, 2 of 7 three-pointers, and 2 free throws. He only scored 12 points in total.

point.

But seeing Zuo Li's tired look, he swallowed back his words.

Dry!

How can a real man say he can't do it? Zuo Li has already tried his best, why should he retreat!

Even if it doesn’t work, it has to work!