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Chris Paul looked at the timer on the backboard, so he immediately started running wildly after receiving the baseline ball, hoping to get as close to the basket as possible.

Naturally, Yiyang would not let Paul get a chance so easily. He followed Carlisle's arrangement and adopted a full-court pressing defensive strategy against Paul. It would be tantamount to suicide if someone else pressed Paul. But Yiyang's speed will not suffer when he is close to Paul.

Paul managed to pass the halftime despite huge interference, but time was running out. There was no other way, the Hornets had no choice but to pluck the green onions on the dry land and shoot forcibly.

Yiyang's interference was very timely, although he couldn't directly complete the block. But Paul's ultra-long-range three-pointer under severe interference also directly became a hollow outside the basket. In the next second, the red light on the backboard came on, and the electronic buzzer sounded throughout the audience.

At the end of the third quarter, 72 to 70, after a not-so-smooth third quarter, the Hornets still led by 2 points. But everyone knows that this is not a lead at all. If the game time is extended by another 24 seconds, the Mavericks have a good chance of tying the score.

ESPN's on-site cameraman immediately focused on Yiyang. The outstanding performance of this third-quarter game in the second half of the third quarter is one of the keys to the Mavericks' ability to restore the situation at this moment.

Chris Paul's defense is still excellent, but he can no longer directly block Yiyang like before. In the third quarter, Yiyang frequently scored and passed the ball in a breakthrough manner, leading the Mavericks to play the most efficient offensive wave since the entire game.

Although the Italian Belinelli's two consecutive three-pointers and Paul's tenacious fighting spirit allowed the Hornets to finally hold the lead. But their leading position has actually been precarious for a long time.

"Great job! I knew you could do it!" After Yiyang walked off the court, the first person to greet him was not Carlisle, but old Kidd who taught Yiyang on the right path.

Kidd knows that what Yiyang lacks most now is actually experience. If he is willing to share his experience with him, then Yiyang's weakness will become much smaller in an instant.

Chris Paul definitely realized this deeply. Yiyang is completely different from the brat who didn't score a point in the first quarter. Now he knows when to score and when to pass. When to break and when to shoot.

Although judging from the data, Yiyang still cannot be compared with Paul. But Paul also had to admit that it became more and more difficult for him to guard against Yiyang.

After the Mavericks mascot's performance, the fans cheered loudly. Of course, they weren't cheering for the mascot's performance, but for the upcoming fourth-quarter showdown.

Jason Kidd, at the beginning of the fourth quarter, Paul's opponent changed another person. Paul, who had hardly rested in the first three quarters, was exhausted at this time, but he still had to accept the impact of the two opponents.

Willie Green has been selected by Barkley as the best player of the game because of "helping" Yiyang to be in full swing. In other words, Monty Williams is unlikely to let Green continue to play. Chris Paul's playing time in the fourth quarter may not be reduced too much.

With tired steps, Kidd broke through again. Paul wanted to stop Kidd with his superb steals, but how could the experienced Kidd make such a mistake.

His steady breakthrough made Paul retreat steadily. In the end, Kidd used a breakthrough ball to help Nowitzki hit a mid-range shot. The score was equalized and the two sides returned to the same starting line.

In the next few minutes of the game, the Mavericks performed very steadily on both ends of the offense and defense, and the Hornets played steadily under the leadership of Paul, and did not continue to let the point difference be widened.

Carlisle is not in a hurry, as long as the Mavericks can stabilize the situation, the task will be considered complete.

As for the responsibility of killing the game...Carlisle looked at Yiyang, and let someone younger and more impactful to complete it.

Yiyang waited on the bench for a long time, even Deshaun Stevens played, but Yiyang still stood beside Carlisle. But the guy was silent and didn't complain. If you put on a suit, people might think this deadpan Chinese is an assistant coach.

For Vignali, who watched the game in the early morning, the wonderful game in the fourth quarter almost made her fall asleep on the sofa. After all, the only thing to see in this girl's eyes is Yiyang.

Chris Paul counterattacked crazily, exacerbating his physical exhaustion. Kidd's efforts were not in vain. After playing halfway through the fourth quarter, Paul's shooting percentage dropped significantly. After a few more minutes, Paul's breakthrough was not as sharp as before.

At this time, there are only 3 minutes left before the end of the game, and the Mavericks still lead by 3 points. After David West hit another shot and "The King" took control of the ball, Carlisle jumped up and called a timeout!

Everyone knows the purpose of Carlisle's timeout, the impact, and now as long as the Mavericks add some impact, they can overwhelm the weak Hornets in one fell swoop! Who is the most impactful person on the Mavericks? Without a doubt, it was Yiyang!

"Also! For the last three minutes, I will let you play all the time! If we lose today, I will reduce your playing time in the next game!" Carlisle patted Yiyang on the shoulder seriously, and Yiyang was not beaten. Carlisle's "threat" frightened. He just nodded silently, everything looked almost the same as usual.

Breathless Kidd sat on the bench and drank Gatorade crazily. The old guard had done everything he could to win the game. Similarly, Chris Paul's situation is not much better. The only difference is that the Mavericks have Yiyang to carry the responsibility on Kidd's shoulders. Paul, on the other hand, had to do it himself!

The game restarted, and the Mavericks replaced all starters, except Kidd. The Hornets also played four starters, but Stojakovic replaced Belinelli.

On the first goal of the game, Yiyang used a lightning breakthrough to cause a foul by Paul. Paul really wants to stay with Yiyang, but Yiyang is full of energy now, while the "queen bee" is exhausted.

Yiyang did not make the mistake of missing free throws in the third quarter. He made two free throws steadily, and the Mavericks' advantage was consolidated.

For the Hornets to attack, Paul called Okafor to pick and roll, but broke through to the side without the screen. Unexpectedly, Yiyang moved sideways one step in time to block Hornet 3. Paul's breakthrough failed to succeed again!

Now, Paul's speed is no longer as terrifying as before. As long as Yiyang reacts in time, he can immediately complete the blockade!

As a point guard with an excellent overall view, Paul will not be obsessed with fighting Yiyang alone. Seeing that the opportunity had disappeared, Paul directly made a pass and threw the ball into the hands of Stojakovic.

The legendary striker from Europe shot directly, but this simple intention was easily seen by the experienced Stevens.

Stevens successfully interfered and the Hornets missed a three-pointer. Yiyang took over the basketball, and the Mavericks ran wild again!

In the process of advancing, Yiyang suddenly hit the ground with great force and sent the ball to Stevens. Stevens is a defensive two, and his shot is usually erratic. Therefore, Stojakovic did not push forward.

But Yiyang passed the ball so comfortably that Stevens couldn't help but want to try it. Stojakovic obviously didn't expect Stevens to start shooting. When he blocked it, DeShawn's shot had already been shot!

The basketball hit the basket heavily, and it can be seen that DeShawn's touch is indeed not soft. But after bouncing in the circle a few times, the basketball obediently fell into the net, and the Mavericks took another three-pointer! Yiyang also got his ninth assist in this game!

The game was approaching the brink of collapse step by step, and the impatient Ariza made a hasty shot at the bottom corner. The basketball came out of the frame and almost hit. But the referee will not give you a sympathetic point just because the basketball is an inch away from the hit.

The Hornets, who were once again fruitless, retreated quickly, but they were still not as fast as Dallas' yellow lightning. Yiyang showed his impact to the fullest, and this is why Carlisle sent him on at the last moment.

An exasperated David West directly dragged down Yiyang, who had already taken off. Although it was understandable to stop Yiyang with a foul, the young coach Monty Williams hugged himself angrily. head. Because, this is already West's sixth foul in this game!

After West's six offenses "graduated", the Hornets had to replace West with white striker Jason Smith, which meant that the Hornets lost an important offensive strength.

In a quiet environment, Yiyang still made two free throws. Every time Yiyang made a shot, it was as if he was stabbing Paul in the chest with a sharp knife.

In the last minute, the Hornets trailed by 8 points. Everyone on the Mavericks bench was on the sidelines, ready to celebrate the victory.

At the last moment, Paul showed his terrifying side in front of Yiyang. This guy turned on the personal attack mode, and used various difficult methods to hit consecutive shots on Yiyang's head!

Facing the defensive chasing three-pointer, hit! Stop jump shot, hit! The layup with a completely twisted body also hit!

Yiyang knew that the gap between himself and Paul could not be bridged by a few words from Kidd. But Yiyang's excellent organization did not let the Mavericks' scoring stagnate.

Although Paul's performance in the last minute made everyone's mouth growl in fright, but at the last second, after Paul missed a three-pointer against Yiyang's defense, the New Orleans Hornets, which had won 8 consecutive victories, were still in the Dallas, regrettably lost by 3 points!

95 to 98, the Dallas Mavericks broke the undefeated record of the Hornets this season!

After the match, Yiyang breathed a sigh of relief, his heart beating wildly. With 16 points and 10 assists, although Yiyang's data is not as good as Paul's 26 points and 9 assists. But anyway, this guy has successfully completed his mission.

Yiyang looked at the teammates who came up to him, he was already exhausted physically and mentally, and he directly snuggled up to the group of big men. I was not killed by Paul, I persisted to the end...