Bulldozer of the NBA’s Restricted Area

Two games were played in the regular season, with the Mavericks winning one and losing one each.

Because it was the debut of the new lineup against the Magic, the team was in the first run-in period, so it was understandable that they lost. However, in the second game, Kidd successfully raised his head and got a triple-double, helping the team defeat the Timberwolves. As the media predicted in the offseason, the Mavericks have really become a spoiler in the Western Conference, with a record of 7 wins and 3 losses after a bad start.

Although the opponents he won were not considered to be strong teams from the East and West, 7/3 is already very telling. And it is worth mentioning that... Li Shengli's average data composition has changed a lot.

The first is scoring.

Different from the Jazz period, Malone also shared the shots when giving him help, but it is different in the Mavericks. Everyone points to him to take shots, plus a player who is more experienced every game, growing rapidly but neglecting to attack. Kidd, an assist enthusiast, completely liberated his scoring suppression.

Second is rebounding.

Compared with the previous astonishing rebounds, Li Shengli's data has dropped a lot, but this has no impact on the whole team, because most of his shortcomings are with Kidd. No one knows... why Kidd, a pure point guard, can He averaged 6.7 rebounds in 7 games, and also had 7.7 assists and 2.1 steals. The only embarrassment was the offensive aspect, averaging 9.3 points per game.

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It can be said that the current Mavericks are indeed a counterattack!

Last season, the total number of wins in the regular season was only 13. This season, it was not even one-eighth of the way through. With a record of 7 wins and 3 losses, it caught up to 50% of the number of wins last season and became the biggest dark horse in the Western Conference. Game 11 can be said to be a game that tests the quality of the Mavericks' new lineup, because the opponent is the San Antonio Spurs, the top team in the Western Conference.

Things are changing, and the Spurs seem to be in charge in the Western Conference this season.

It was Rodman who blamed Rodman for rebounding. The lineup was gradually integrated, and the Spurs ushered in a big turnaround. However, the new coach Bob Hill seemed a little reluctant to use Rodman more. He was basically not seen in the starting lineup, and his time on the bench was limited. It's far worse than when he was with the Pistons. This made Rodman very dissatisfied, and his dissatisfaction was about to explode.

I was originally asked to form a championship lineup, and here I am!

Now I am put on the bench and my playing time has been reduced. How can I bear this?

You must know that the Spurs are still headed by David Robinson. This peacemaker and good old man style has influenced the entire team, making the Spurs the best team in the league. However, Rodman's existence is incompatible with the team. , repeatedly maliciously provoking opponents.

I know you're like this, but can you calm down a little?

Robinson was very annoyed by this, especially because Rodman and Ewing's old rivals were very close, which made him feel that this teammate was unreliable. In the previous 6th game against the Jazz... this guy was crazy. Challenge Malone.

Although the game was won, and although Malone didn't fight back much on the court, Malone led people to surround the Spurs locker room after the game and cursed for more than half an hour. Rodman didn't show his face, and Robinson... The boss is too lazy to deal with such nonsense.

I've been screwed, and if you don't help me, how can you be the boss?

For this reason, Rodman was angry and dissatisfied, and had a conflict with Robinson for the first time, which gave the Spurs management a headache. Although the subsequent games did not have much impact, the 11th game against the Mavericks... Everyone in the Spurs, including the fans, are worried. Are they worried that Rodman will seek death and tease Li Shengli again?

I flirted with Malone and was blocked in the locker room. It wasn't a big problem, it was just a loss of face!

But if you flirt with Li Shengli, the problem will be big. After all, Rodman suffered a collapse not long ago and suffered internal bleeding. Don't worry, if the injury is not cured yet, if he does it again, he will be reimbursed for the season!

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Spurs fans are worried and hope Rodman can be more honest; Mavericks fans are preparing to witness this game that will test the gold content of the new lineup, and on the evening of December 6th, it will also be the Mavericks’ home court at the Reunion Arena...

The Mavericks start with center Li Shengli, power forward Smith, small forward Wingate, point guard Kidd, and shooting guard Curry!

The Spurs started with center Robinson, power forward JR Reed, small forward Sean Elliott, point guard Avery Johnson, and shooting guard Vinny DeNagro.

Rodman not starting?

Li Shengli was a little surprised when he saw the Spurs' starting lineup, because Rodman's role is needless to say. Even if the offense is a little weaker, his rebounding is definitely one of the best. Last season, he averaged 17.3 rebounds per game. It is no joke. He is weak inside. It doesn't matter if you don't make the team, but there's no reason why you can't make the team even if you beat the Mavericks.

"Where's Rodman? Why didn't this guy start?" Li Shengli asked Robinson while waiting at midfield. Although they were old rivals, they had no grudges. In addition, Robinson had a low-key personality, so it was not a big deal. Pinch it as soon as it comes up.

Rodman?

You ask me why Rodman didn't start?

Don’t you think you have some X in mind when you are riding a horse?

If you don't mess with him, he will definitely be the starter!

Robinson gave Li Shengli a roll of his eyes and said nothing.

"Speak, why are you acting weird? To be honest, I haven't seen this guy for a long time. I kind of... miss him!" Li Shengli smiled.

Do you miss him? Are you trying to hit him? Robinson suddenly raised his eyebrows and said, "Huh, whether we have Rodman or not, you just stay in Dallas. This season or even the next season, you have nothing to do with it."

"Did you take the gunpowder? I was just asking, why did you react so much!"

"Stop talking nonsense. I don't want to have anything to do with your affairs with Ewing and Rodman. It's just the right thing to do without Rodman today. This is a fair game. I want to get back everything I lost, even this." The championship of the season, and you...can only watch from here in Dallas!"

How inexplicable!

He just asked casually, and Robinson went crazy?

Li Shengli didn't know why. Fortunately, the game was about to start and the two of them didn't talk nonsense.

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In the first quarter of the game, the main players of both sides were in the testing period of tactics.

As for the Spurs, David Robinson is in good shape. With his previous experience against Li Shengli, that damn power rhythm is simply a kind of torture, so he tried to minimize his shots during the confrontation, and he even took one in the first quarter. 5 of 8, and other teammates also performed well.

But when he returned to the Mavericks, Robinson was surprised to find that... Li Shengli had also changed. Although his old style of rushing and catching anyone was still there, his singles were significantly reduced, because he didn't need it at all. Opportunity, shout out...the ball comes, and the ball really comes, and Kidd is like a roundworm in his stomach, knowing his every thought.

8 out of 8, 2 out of 2 free throws!

Robinson, who went 5 for 8, simply couldn't stand the comparison.

Although the tie was tied at 28:28 in the first quarter, Robinson knew that the Spurs only had a stronger foundation than the Mavericks because of their role players. He still lost in single statistics. As for the Mavericks... Li Shengli scored 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 in a single quarter. Blocking shots, Kidd had 2 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists in a single quarter.