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In order to be more confident of defeating his opponent.

Li Zhen had to continue to work overtime to study Thunder videos after the video chat with Reba.

During this period, Li Zhen and Reba would video chat for one to two hours every day.

This time was long enough for the two busy people, and they seemed to have endless topics to talk about with each other.

Li Zhen and Reba both had a good impression of each other, but they didn't know much about each other. They were eager to know more about each other. The more they knew each other, the more shining points they found in each other.

Li Zhen felt that Reba was very hard-working, focused, positive and sunny, and looked at things very positively.

For example, when this girl talked about her future family, she would tell Li Zhen very straightforwardly that she liked a family with two daughters and one son, and hoped for a warm and quiet life. She didn't need to have a lot of money, but she must be happy.

Her three views coincided with Li Zhen's.

If it was the appearance that attracted her at the beginning, then now it was the inner attraction.

Reba felt similarly about Li Zhen. At the beginning, Li Zhen often made video calls, and later it was Reba who often took the initiative to call him.

The two of them tried their best to create opportunities for chatting. When Li Zhen even proposed to meet Reba, Reba did not refuse and even gave him advice.

As he got closer and closer to Reba, Li Zhen could clearly feel the rhythm of love coming.

He would think of Reba from time to time, and he knew that Reba should have similar feelings.

Now Li Zhen did not deliberately pursue the development of their relationship, and everything was left to nature.........

"Coach Carlisle, will you let Li Zhen continue to start?"

"How confident are you that you can beat the Thunder? You've already lost to them twice this season."

"Without Nowitzki, how can you adjust tactics to ensure the team wins?"

"Li, how many points are you going to get tonight?"

At the pre-match press conference, reporters were still questioning whether the Mavericks could stop their losing streak.

In the few games without Nowitzki, although there were wins, the losing streak also made the Dallas media restless.

The Mavericks are a team aiming for the championship, not a rebuilding team.

Four consecutive losses are a very serious crisis for them.

Carlisle and Li Zhen have both encountered doubts from the media.

As a professional player for a long time, Li Zhen has become accustomed to this kind of scene.

Media reporters are fence-sitters, praising them to the sky when they win and trampling them to the bottom when they lose.

Li Zhen just left a sentence:"I will do my best to win!"

The doubts from the media and the outside world are Li Zhen's biggest motivation to win.

Back in the locker room, Li Zhen felt that the whole world was quiet.

Nowitzki and Bartlett came to the locker room in suits

"Li, don't mind what the outside world says, they are just like that, you are doing great, just keep it up."

Nowitzki was worried that Li Zhen would be affected by the outside world, so he came to comfort Li Zhen.

Nowitzki is a real person, Li Zhen thanked him:"Well, Dirk, don't worry, I am stronger than they think."

Nowitzki nodded and said nothing more.

Terry said to Dampier:"Today's opponent is not easy to play."

Not only Terry was worried, Dampier and Haywood and other teammates were also a little worried about the team's situation.

After all, today they are facing a team with a scoring champion.

This is not the first time that the Mavericks have played against the Thunder. They have played against each other three times, and the Mavericks have won one and lost two.

Both Westbrook and Durant have left a deep impression on all the Mavericks. Now the Thunder are definitely stronger than their ranking.

Even the Mavericks with Nowitzki and Butler will have a hard time meeting them, let alone now.

Li Zhen saw that his teammates were in a bad mood, so he took the initiative to stand in the middle and said to them:"The game hasn't started yet, this is our home court, we have to defend our home court!"

Li Zhen didn't mean to be a leader in the locker room and give everyone a boost. He was just expressing his attitude.

"Yes, this is our home court, give them something to look at!" Kidd shouted in time

"That's right, teach them a lesson!"

"Give them a good show!"

Kidd stood up and shouted loudly. Kidd's actions also made the performance of these veterans less discouraged..............

The away locker room.

Compared with the Mavericks, which seem a bit decadent, this place is more energetic.

The youngsters of the Thunder are all of similar age and have strong personal abilities. None of them is willing to give in to the other, and everyone is secretly competing!

"Give the ball to Kevin, everyone move away and let him play one-on-one!"

""Give the ball to Russell as soon as possible when the transition occurs, and open up space for him to break through!"

Coach Brooks is constantly arranging the Thunder's tactics tonight.

The Thunder's tactics are actually very simple, which is to create one-on-one opportunities for Durant and Westbrook.

Durant and Westbrook are the two main offensive initiators of the Thunder, and Jeff Green and Harden are just auxiliary types.

"OK！"

"No problem!"

All the players nodded.

After playing for a season, this set of tactics helped them to reach the top eight. All the players were determined to implement Brooks' tactics.

Westbrook also clasped his hands together vigorously. His eyes were determined. He wanted to beat Li Zhen and Kidd!.............

This game is still live broadcast in the United States.

Domestic official media and Zhalang also broadcast this focus battle simultaneously.

Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley are constantly analyzing the situation on both sides!

While the two commentators are discussing the situation, the starting lineups of both sides of the game also appear on the screen.

Thunder starting lineup: Westbrook, Sefolosha, Durant, Jeff Green, Kostic.

Harden and Ibaka are still on the bench.

Mavericks starting lineup: Kidd, Terry, Marion, Haywood, Dampier.

The starting players are on the court, but the camera lens is repeatedly aimed at Li Zhen.

The outside world knows Carlisle's positioning of Li Zhen. Carlisle temporarily hopes that Li Zhen will play a role similar to Ginobili.

This is paving the way for the playoffs. Although Li Zhen can start now, Carlisle is more concerned about the compatibility between Nowitzki and Butler and Li Zhen after they return.

If Li Zhen starts, other teammates may not be able to keep up with his rhythm.

This is an era dominated by inside players. No matter how brilliant Li Zhen is, he can't replace Nowitzki as the tactical fulcrum of the Mavericks in regular time.

Li Zhen has no opinion on Carlisle's arrangement.

He cares about his playing time and tactical arrangement.

Although nominally a substitute, his playing time is more than Kidd and Terry, and his tactical position in the second lineup is also second to none.

Li Zhen has no reason to complain.

On the court, with the referee's whistle!

The game officially started!

In the first four minutes of the game, the Thunder's two young players showed their superior offensive ability.

Durant was out of position no matter who he played against. Neither Marion nor Haywood could defend Durant.

Westbrook's speed is unparalleled. As long as the Mavericks miss a shot, this guy will take the ball to counterattack. Kidd and Terry can't outrun this guy at all, and they can't withstand his collision. After

4 minutes of the game, the score between the two sides came to 12 to 3.

Carlisle called a timeout and pulled Li Zhen over!

"Li, you remind Jason to pay attention to defending against No. 0's counterattack."

Carlisle didn't explain too much. All the tactical arrangements were arranged before the game.

"OK！！"Li Zhen knew his mission and nodded.

The timeout ended, and Li Zhen silently said:"System, use [Peak State] (Advanced Version)"

The primary version has an effect for one quarter, and the advanced version has an effect for the entire game!

A familiar force surged.

Li Zhen stepped onto the wooden floor confidently. This night, he wanted to go crazy again!!