I’m Really Playing Basketball

After Game 4 of this year's finals, it was hard for anyone to imagine that the Bobcats would lose two games in a row to the Mavericks after winning two consecutive games at home and leading 2-0.

Although the Mavericks lost very little in the first two games, after the first two games, the man who looked like a god in the playoffs of the Mavericks had already caught a cold, and he looked very serious. Judging from various situations , the situation of the Mavericks is quite sad, quite sad.

How could such a team bottom out and rebound?

In fact, if you think about it a little more, it’s understandable.

Although the Mavericks lost the first two games of the Finals, they lost by less than five points in each away game, which is actually very close.

So, in terms of combat effectiveness, the Mavericks and Lynx are pretty nuanced.

The strength of the two teams was similar, but the driver suddenly caught a cold and looked like he was going to collapse. The Bobcats fans had already laughed at the driver to celebrate the team's championship in advance.

In this case, do you think the Bobcats players will not despise the Mavericks?

Needless to say, there definitely is.

If Chen Xiao hadn't stopped them, O'Neal and Granger who came out of the airport would have coughed because they wanted to laugh with the fans at the driver for being a coward who dropped his chain at a critical moment.

Although blocked by Chen Xiao, the Bobcats players did not cough on the surface, but how many Bobcats players were coughing inwardly? Do you really despise the Mavericks in your heart and feel that you have already decided on this finals?

I'm afraid it won't be less.

Judging from the surprise and shock of the Bobcat players in these two away games as if they were suddenly attacked, most of the Bobcat players were not prepared for the next game against the Mavericks.

The intensity can't keep up.

The Mavericks still had the same super intensity as in the previous two games. They still tightened the clockwork, or even tightened it even tighter. After all, it was at home, and the driver was laughed at. The Mavericks were in a state of sharing the same hatred.

Bobcat, on the other hand, suddenly felt a little discouraged.

If the two sides collided suddenly like this, even the big bobcat would probably be knocked away.

In fact, this is indeed the case. In G3 and G4, the Mavericks defeated the Bobcats 105-98 and 95-91 respectively.

The worst loss for the Bobcats was in G3. Chen Xiao shot 16 of 24 and scored 40 points. However, the other Bobcats players were sleepwalking under the impact of the Mavericks. They were steals 11 times by the Mavericks, except for Chen Xiao. , others made 16 turnovers in a game. Except for Chen Xiao, others made 5 of 23 three-pointers.

The other Bobcats played so well in G3, which also allowed the Mavericks to double-team Chen Xiao like crazy in G4. Chandler and Tony Allen were almost inseparable from Chen Xiao, forcing Chen Xiao to pass the ball with the basketball in his hand. go out.

Chen Xiao passed a lot of balls in this game, but except for Stoudemire who scored 20 points on 8-of-19 shots in this game, no other Bobcats player scored in double figures.

Of course, in the G4 game, Jordan was given a hair dryer and the Bobcats players' defensive attitude was found, but after the offensive state was loosened, it was difficult to tighten up.

Just like Deng during the 2012 Finals in history, Deng was lost in Miami's big breasts and fat butt. He wanted to get back to his form, but found that he could no longer keep up with his opponent's rhythm.

The more the Mavericks play, the more motivated they become, and you need to find your form again.

Especially because of the ridicule of the driver by Bobcat fans, Bobcat players were treated very poorly in Dallas. They encountered great difficulties whether in the hotel or at the stadium.

Although the Bobcats have won 2 championships in history, apart from Chen Xiao and O'Neal Kidd, Stoudemire has not yet won a championship. Curry Jr., Cousins ​​​​, Hibbert, DeRozan, Jimmy Butler, etc. Lopez and other important rotation players of the Bobcats are all young people.

These off-field factors still put a lot of pressure on them.

Therefore, after the Bobcats continued to lose in G4 on June 7, many experts said that the Bobcats looked like they were about to collapse.

According to the current state of the Bobcat players, it will be difficult to win G5 on the road. If Tianwangshan loses, even if the two games back at home are at home, the Bobcats may not be able to stop the Mavericks, who are now going crazy and overwhelming.

Why do you say that?

For example, Terry, the Mavericks' substitute sixth man, scored 11-for-16 and 27 points in G3, while Grant Hill's score was 10-for-15 and 26 points in G4.

Every game the Mavericks play now, a role player suddenly explodes.

Fans who know the NBA know that the Mavericks are now in a state where they can't push the gourd down no matter what.

It is precisely because of this situation that after G4, major American media's predictions for the finals have undergone a shocking reversal. The experts who support the Mavericks to win have even completed a major reversal in numbers.

Even before the start of the finals, Yang Huahua, who clamored that the Mavericks would definitely kneel and kneel 100%, is now being scolded by domestic fans and is trembling and dare not reply.

In short, in such a public opinion environment, fans who support the Bobcats have become very anxious at this time.

And even the fans are so anxious, which shows what kind of situation the players are in.

The transition from great joy to great sorrow is not something everyone can handle well.

It is human nature to handle things poorly, so after losing two games in a row, neither Chen Xiao nor Jordan blamed their teammates or the team.

It's not that they didn't work hard. In G3, they did underestimate the enemy. They deserved to be scolded for losing. But in G4, they really showed their attitude. The driver was defended by them with an efficiency of 6 out of 19. Of course, because of their defensive efforts, they also gave The Drivers had 10 free throw opportunities in this game, but still allowed the Drivers to score 22 points.

But no matter what, the Bobcats players have tightened up now, and they already know the consequences of underestimating the enemy, and they have worked hard. However, if they can't get back to their previous super offensive state, then they really can't get it back. Yes, the status has changed, and it is indeed gone forever.

In this case, the experienced Jordan certainly knows that it will be useless if you scold him.

If the beatings and scoldings were effective, Barnes, the 16-year-old Warriors player in history, would not have missed a three-pointer.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to shoot, it’s that he really can’t.

In fact, Barnes shouldn't be scolded.

What really deserves to be scolded is Robertson of the Thunder this year. He didn't dare to shoot. As for the Bobcats, although the offensive status of the players is poor, they are indeed not in a situation like Robertson.

Now the players are like this. As a coach, since he can't find a breakthrough from the players, he can only test his own employees.

The only way to start is with the reallocation of resources.

On June 9, 2011, the Bobcats and Mavericks finals G5 continued to be held in Dallas. Because the big score of the first two teams was 2 to 2, this game was particularly important.

Basically, it can be said that if the Bobcats win, the Bobcats will definitely win the championship. The next two games are at home, and they are leading 3-2, so it is impossible to be overturned.

And if the Mavericks win this game, even if the Mavericks' next two games are away games, with the current morale and state of the Mavericks players, the possibility of competing in the next two games is very high.

Therefore, for both teams, this game is a must-win game.

Of course, as far as the situation of this game is concerned, it is definitely more beneficial to the Mavericks.

The Mavericks are playing this game at home, and they are in good shape. Public opinion is on their side, and they have the right time, place, and people.

This is why experts have reversed their predictions. From the current point of view, there is really not much possibility for the Mavericks to lose in this game.

On the other side, the Bobcats are going to play this game with the attitude of being able to survive from a desperate situation.

After the two teams completed their warm-up in a calm atmosphere before the game, the starting players of the two teams also walked onto the court.

For the Mavericks, the starting lineup will definitely remain unchanged forever, Chandler, Randolph, Driver, Tony Allen, and Devin Harris.

As for the Bobcats, what is very surprising is that there have been huge changes in the starting players.

O'Neal, Chen Xiao, Battier, Kidd, Rose.

The two starters in the previous game, Stoudemire and Granger, were both taken down.

Stoudemire did play very poorly in this finals. He shot over 59% in the regular season and 52% in the first three rounds of the playoffs. However, in these four games of the finals, Stoudemire's shooting rate was only A mere 38% down.

It's hard to tell whether this is due to state or mentality, or because he was too consumed by Zach Randolph on the defensive end.

As for Granger, as the main defender of Driver in this finals, he was really exhausted on the defensive end. He was not tired physically, but mentally. Artest's mentality collapsed after guarding Driver for four games. Elbowed Barea in five games.

The direct manifestation of Granger's mental breakdown is that the offense was a mess.

The Bobcats played so poorly in G3 and G4, and Granger and Stoudemire's offense must bear the main responsibility.

In G4, Granger was placed directly on the outside.

Therefore, since both of them have worked hard, but are really unable to regain their previous offensive status, of course Jordan can only replace them.

Since Chen Xiao is always flanked at the shooting guard position and passes the ball to Stoudemire. Stoudemire is in poor condition and can't drive his teammates except for his own offense, so put Chen Xiao inside.

Stop guarding Randolph. Let's attack. If you dare to flank Chen Xiao again, the target of Chen Xiao's ball will not be Stoudemire, but O'Neal.

As for Battier replacing Granger, Battier's defensive effect on drivers is average, but Battier's mentality is much better than Granger. After all, he is a veteran. Granger couldn't hit a three-pointer even if he was left open. , Battier should be able to hit some shots, right?

Jordan doesn't have high expectations. As long as he can shoot 35% of open three-pointers, he will be satisfied.

Seeing that Jordan actually dared to change his formation in such a crucial game, to be honest, Barkley at the scene was not only surprised but also very impressed.

Regardless of whether this change was a success or a failure, at the very least, Jordan dared to change. In fact, most NBA head coaches would not dare to overthrow and rebuild their teams like Jordan in such a critical game.

"Although Coach Michael's technical and tactical abilities have always been very tough, his adaptability has always been one of the best!"

After Barkley finished speaking with emotion, Kenny Smith couldn't help but nodded in agreement. Is it more important for a head coach to have strong technical and tactical abilities or to be on-the-spot command?

This has always been a big problem, and judging from the results, NBA head coaches with strong on-the-spot command are more likely to succeed than head coaches with strong technical and tactical abilities.

Just as Barkley and Kenny Smith were discussing the Bobcats' lineup changes for this game, the live broadcast camera glanced at Stoudemire and Granger sitting on the sidelines. Granger's face was as sinking as if there was nothing wrong with it. , while Xiaosi's face showed unhappiness and resentment that could not be concealed.

He didn't dare to confront Jordan directly, but he still had the courage to glare at Jordan behind his back.

Of course, this series has reached this level, and Jordan doesn't care so much anymore.

On the court, the game has begun. Tyson Chandler once again jumped the first attack for the Mavericks, but Devin Harris' advancement was still very slow.

Although the Mavericks did not expect the Bobcats to change their formation in this game, it did not prevent the Mavericks players from making their own judgments on the court.

Chen Xiao replaced Stoudemire and asked Randolph to test Chen Xiao's quality under the basket.

Regarding the team's style of play, Randolph frowned and followed it.

As Chen Xiao's former teammate, Randolph certainly knows Chen Xiao very well.

Chen Xiao's strength is very strong, especially his upper body strength.

But because he doesn't have a big butt and his body is like that of an admiral, he really suffers when defending big butts in the back.

However, even so, except for a few people such as Olajuwon, who dares to bully the general with his big butt?

Chen Xiao's defensive backside is his weakness, but that doesn't mean others are willing to beat Chen Xiao like this.

Chen Xiao's hands are too fast and his cutting is too strong. If you don't complete the attack quickly and instead sit there, Chen Xiao will probably judge your intention to attack, and you will be cut or kicked by Chen Xiao. Steals.

It is precisely because he knows enough about Chen Xiao.

So Randolph didn't sit around, but sat down for a while. After sitting down for a while to create a little space, he immediately turned around, jumped back on tiptoes, and shot the ball in his hand.

Turning around at the waist position under the basket and jumping backwards is Randolph's unique skill.

A swipe!

2 to 0!

Although Chen Xiao wanted to block him, he really couldn't jump up immediately after being sat down by Randolph.

I have to say that Randolph has a lot of weapons in his arsenal. Playing against Stoudemire and playing against Chen Xiao are completely different styles.

After coming to the Mavericks, his offense became more reasonable.

Looking back, it was the Bobcats' turn to attack. The Bobcats' first attack was also focused on the position, and it was also the power forward position.

Chen Xiao caught Randolph behind him on the right side of the paint area and opened his hand to receive Kidd's pass. He noticed that the Mavericks did not come to double-team him. He decisively turned around and retreated, then changed direction and passed Randolph away. , pulled the ball to the right and hit a mid-range fadeaway jumper.

2 to 2!

Both teams scored on their first attack.

And no one was guarding anyone.

"In this game, the offensive status of the players from both teams is finally back!"

Seeing the Bobcats and Mavericks going back and forth on the court, the audience on the sidelines was very excited.

They already had a premonition that this game would be another fight between gods!

However, Mavericks head coach Johnson, who was on the sidelines, frowned a little.

The Bobcats are back on offense, which is not what they want.

No, it's not the Bobcats who are back on offense.

It was him who carried the Bobcats' offense on his shoulders!

In this game he wants to...

"List……"

Young General Johnson's heart twitched when he thought of this.