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Once again, facing a tough defensive shot.

Li Zhen happily ran to the bench with a personal celebration.

Barea jumped on Li Zhen.

Coach Carlisle was also very satisfied with Li Zhen's singles!

Fans only know that Li Zhen has a lot of offensive weapons.

Whether it is a step-back three-pointer after shaking, a jump shot after continuous changes of direction, a breakthrough after a fake move, or a breakthrough that causes the opponent to foul, Li Zhen can do it easily!

Everyone knows that Li Zhen is one of the most threatening players in the league in singles.

But, is he really one of them?

Carlisle has more detailed data on Li Zhen, which are not very clear to ordinary fans and players.

Under the cover of the Mavericks' team offense, Li Zhen averaged 6.5 singles per game this season. Li Zhen can get about 8.2 points per game by singles, scoring 1.2 points per round.

Li Zhen not only has a lot of singles, but his singles are also very efficient, even Kobe and Anthony have to rank behind him.

Carlisle believes that it is no exaggeration to say that Li Zhen's singles ability is on par with Kobe and Anthony!

Kobe Bryant, the second player in the league in terms of the number of singles per game, did not have as many singles as Li Zhen. His score per round was only about 1.1 points.

Durant, whose singles efficiency was similar to Li Zhen, only had half the number of singles as Li Zhen, which also led to the fact that Li Zhen was actually the singles king in the league.

It's just that many media outlets dare not admit this, which makes other superstars feel embarrassed?

If we only look at the data, Li Zhen is the singles king in the league.

Whether the fans believe it or not, Carlisle believes it.

Of course, not only Carlisle believes it, but Popovich also believes it.

After the timeout,

Popovich began to double-team Li Zhen and did not give him a chance to singles!!

This is a stricter defense than Nowitzki.

The defensive pressure was all on Li Zhen, but Nowitzki's touch was average.

This also gave the Spurs a chance to breathe.

The Spurs were still the two-man show of Parker and Duncan. Jefferson increased the inside cut and pass, and the Spurs' offense gradually became smoother.

On the Mavericks side, when Li Zhen was severely restricted and Nowitzki's touch was average, Terry and Butler stepped up to score. Their consecutive mid-range jump shots ensured that the Mavericks' lead would last until the end of the half!

52 to 57.

After a fierce battle in the first half, the Mavericks ended the first half with a 5-point advantage!

Li Zhen followed Nowitzki, Terry and others to the player tunnel.

Before entering the player tunnel, Li Zhen also glanced in the direction of Reba.

Reba also looked at him, and Li Zhen winked at Reba.

Seeing Li Zhen's little move, Reba blew a kiss directly....

Only the two of them know about their interaction.

Li Zhen scored 22 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds in the first half. He was the first contributor to the team's lead!!

"Judging from his performance in the first half, Li Zhen played to the value of a superstar. He became the Mavericks' support tonight!"Barkley said

"Yes, Nowitzki was in average form, only making 4 of 12 shots and scoring 10 points. The Mavericks were still ahead in this situation, and it was inseparable from Li Zhen's efficient output!"Kenny Smith also said.

Domestic forums and live broadcast posts.

The heat of the playoffs between the Mavericks and the Mavericks has not diminished, and Li Zhen has once again become a hot search

"A wonderful first half, so good to watch!"

"Li Zhen demonstrated a different style of play from the ground style, with various flying and hiding techniques!"

"Yes, taking the general's head from a million-strong army is as easy as taking something from a bag. It's a great solo show by Li Zhen!"

"Many people say that Li Zhen's style of play is not suitable for the playoffs, but it seems that it is not the case today. Li Zhen played very well."

"The playoffs are the stage for superstars, Li Zhen is awesome!"

"22 points and 4 assists in the first half, who else can do it but me!!"

In the locker room,

Carlisle emphasized the team's offensive problems.

Although the Mavericks have a lead, this is not a tactical success. The Mavericks still need Nowitzki to stand as the axis to affect the Spurs' defense.

Li Zhen's firepower in the second half of the second quarter has weakened a little. If it continues like this, the Mavericks will not be able to win their first victory with certainty!

On the Spurs side, Popovich emphasized Ginobili and told him not to compete with Li Zhen.

Ginobili was absent for a long time in the second quarter, which made the Spurs lack an offensive starting point for a long time.

Otherwise, Popovich believed that the score in the second quarter should actually be caught up.

The third quarter started soon.

The Mavericks sent Kidd, Li Zhen, Terry, Nowitzki, and Dampier.

The Spurs sent Parker, Ginobili, Jefferson, Duncan, McDyess.

Li Zhen has been on the court for a long time. Normally, he should have rested for a few minutes, but Carlisle chose to put him on the court with a clear meaning, that is, to strengthen the Mavericks' offense and try to directly widen the score.

This lineup is also the strongest offensive lineup. On the defensive end, Terry will have some disadvantages, but Kidd and Li Zhen's defense is enough to make up for the disadvantage in this position.

The third quarter resumed.

The Spurs took the lead in attacking.

Ginobili passed the ball through the frontcourt, and Li Zhen was still the main defender.

Ginobili did not fight with Li Zhen, and he passed the ball to Duncan in the low post.

Duncan singled out Nowitzki.

Nowitzki now has 3 fouls on him, and he dare not take action easily.

Duncan's position is very deep, and he will take a step back and then make a hook shot!!

"Swish!!"

54 to 57, the Spurs scored steadily!!

Nowitzki patted the basketball in frustration.

His offensive feeling was average, and his defensive state was not good either. He did not put too much pressure on Duncan.

This hook shot also weakened the momentum of the scene slightly.

After all, the Spurs are a strong team, and the Mavericks still cannot have the slightest freshman.

Ginobili did not try to steal the ball from Li Zhen.

As soon as Li Zhen crossed half court, Parker's double team came up.

The two veterans were ready to force Li Zhen to make some mistakes!

But Li Zhen protected the ball very steadily and passed the ball out.

Kidd received the ball.

As soon as Kidd got the ball, he immediately looked for Terry.

Terry dribbled the ball to the basket and suddenly passed the ball to Nowitzki!!

It was impossible for the Spurs to double-team Li Zhen who was unguarded. Li Zhen kept running and accelerating and finally got rid of Ginobili!

Nowitzki passed the ball to Li Zhen who cut inside.

Li Zhen was double-teamed again, and he threw the ball to Terry who waved in the other corner.

Terry received the ball in an absolutely open position!!

Open shot!!

Hands and knives fell!!!

"Swoosh!"

54 to 60

"The Mavericks' teamwork, assists from Li Zhen, and Terry's three-pointer!!"Barkley shouted

"The price of the Spurs' double-teaming of Li Zhen is that their defensive system will be destroyed!!"Smith said.