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When Yiyang and his teammates were still on the plane to Dallas, the report about Yiyang's lore over the Trail Blazers had already become the hottest nba news today.

As the youngest killer in the NBA playoffs, Yiyang has become a favorite among the media. Only this time, the local media in Portland did not stand up and sing against Yiyang. Because of the news that Roy was injured again, they were already very busy.

After yesterday's brutal game, Roy's knees showed varying degrees of swelling. On the advice of the team doctor, Roy will miss the fifth matchup between the two sides in Dallas. This news undoubtedly made Portland fans very sad.

It was thought that this torn guy would return to the top, but in the end, everything turned out to be like a dream. When the fans opened their eyes after a night of sleep, Roy was gone again. Only this time, no one knew whether he could come back.

As soon as the private jet that Cuban bought for the team landed and was still taxiing on the runway, the reporters below couldn't wait to raise their cameras.

Carlisle led his players down the plane one by one, but the reporters were surprisingly calm. It was as if it was just strangers who got off the plane now.

Under the sunlight, the reporters squatting here were dripping with sweat. But they are still focused, as if waiting for something.

Finally, after all the Mavericks players got off the plane. Yiyang, the guy who is always at the end of the line, slowly walked out of the cabin.

"Also! Also! Tell me how it feels to complete the lore in the playoffs!"

"What do you think about Brandon Roy's injury, do you think it's possible for him to return to the game?"

"Yeah, what were you thinking the moment you shot yesterday!?"

When Yiyang stepped out of the plane, the "stationary" reporters finally became restless. Today, no matter how brilliant Kidd was, no matter how big Nowitzki is. Yiyang, a rookie, is the focus of people's attention.

Although he completed the lore, Yiyang had no interest in answering the reporters' questions. Roy was a great player, but Yi Yang saw him go down again. And now the series is not over yet, the Mavericks have not won the final victory, this is one of the reasons why Yiyang is not excited.

Facing the reporters' questioning, Yiyang just answered a few words. Now Yiyang just wants to go home to rest and finish the afternoon training. Then tomorrow, this damn thing will be completely over!

Ending it all seems to be on the minds of every Mavericks player right now.

After yesterday's big defeat, the Trail Blazers will have to face the severe situation of being behind 3-1. And Roy's injury and retirement undoubtedly greatly affected the morale of that team. All these factors combined make it very difficult for the Trail Blazers to win in Dallas.

The sunshine of Dallas shone gently on Yiyang's face, he raised his head, the sun was a bit dazzling, this guy couldn't help but cover it with his hands.

Summer is slowly approaching, but I don't know if this summer will be as crazy as last year?

From the airport to downtown Dallas, about 24 kilometers apart. Without traffic jams, Yiyang can return home in less than an hour.

When Yiyang pushed the door and entered, Wen Xue had already prepared a table of lunch waiting for her son.

"Yiyang,

I'm so proud of your performance yesterday! "Wen Xue walked up excitedly. She hadn't seen Yiyang for several days, and she missed her very much.

Yiyang didn't say anything, just gave his mother a big hug. His body is already too exhausted, only when he returns home can Yiyang relax completely.

After a simple lunch, Yiyang went back to his room and slept for a while. At five o'clock in the afternoon, Yiyang went out on time and rushed to the American Airlines Center Arena.

Today, a lot of fans gathered outside the arena. Although there is no game today, the fans know that the Mavericks players will come here for training today.

Yiyang's heavy-duty pickup is a bit eye-catching, but the completely black windows prevent people from seeing who is inside.

If the fans see that the person driving this pickup truck is Yiyang, they will definitely surround Yiyang.

While parking in the parking lot, Yiyang ran into Nowitzki. The German is in a suit and leather shoes, but he also looks a little tired. There is no way, in those few days in Portland, the Mavericks experienced the craziest two games. Those two games can be said to have drained everyone's energy.

"How do you feel? The Dallas news tonight may report your lore yesterday." Nowitzki smiled at Yiyang. If it wasn't because of Yiyang's lore yesterday, God knows what state they are in now. what mood.

"I just want to end this series early, Dirk. First Gerald Wallace, and then Brandon Roy. God knows who will suddenly stand up tomorrow." Yiyang didn't say anything to himself. The lore showed too much excitement. If possible, Yiyang would rather not have to rely on the lore in every game.

Dirk and Yiyang pushed open the locker room door together, and Terry was already inside, but this guy was sleepy. Stevenson, a strong man, even fell asleep leaning against the cabinet.

The mental state of the Mavericks is very bad, and the two consecutive bitter games seem to have made them a little bit too much.

When all the players arrived, Carlisle quickly appeared in front of everyone. Although he is the oldest person in this locker room, he is the most energetic. Even with the big dark circles under his eyes, Carlisle didn't slouch like the others.

"Guys, do you think the Blazers are really doomed to lose!?" Looking at the players in the locker room, the academic coach yelled without warning.

"I know you have worked hard. It was really not easy for us in Portland. But it's all here. Don't you want to lose the chain at this time?" He lost the chain at a critical moment in the playoffs and was swept out. This year, no matter what, he's not going to let that happen.

"Now, I want all of you!" Carlisle said, pausing. Some players have even sighed. Does Carlisle still have to engage in confrontational training today?

"I want all of you to get a massage from a physical therapist!"

As soon as Carlisle said this, players, you look at me, and I look at you. Then the next second, the entire locker room was filled with laughter from the players.

"Boss, you scared me!" Terry let out a big breath, when Carlisle was so fond of joking.

Seeing the players relaxed, Carlisle felt relieved a lot. In fact, it doesn't have to be pressure to solve the mental fatigue of the players. Sometimes, relaxing can also achieve good results.

Now that the pressure is all on the Trail Blazers, let the Trail Blazers take it well. As long as the Mavericks can play lightly, Carlisle believes that they can end this series at home tomorrow!

It was said to be training this afternoon, but the players just ran and ran tactics, made shots, and then disbanded and went home. Most of the time, the players are receiving massages to relax the double pressure on the mind and muscles.

Even Yiyang feels much more comfortable now. His heart is no longer about yesterday's lore, nor is it about Roy's injury.

And that heavy body, as if injected with lead, seemed to be a lot lighter...

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On April 25, the day of the fifth game between the Mavericks and the Trail Blazers. When Carlisle saw his players again, the mental state of this group of guys was completely different from yesterday.

After massages and relaxation, the Mavericks players all slept soundly when they got home last night. At this moment, everyone is full of energy, trying to stop the Trail Blazers' journey to the playoffs this season.

In contrast, the atmosphere in the locker room of the visiting team at the American Airlines Center Arena is much heavier.

Roy was injured again, the team fell behind 3-1, and they were playing on the road again... All these unfavorable factors dampened the enthusiasm of the Trail Blazers players.

Although McMillan tried hard to mobilize before the game, it seemed that the effect was not good. Now the black coach can only pray that the Mavericks will play out of order.

Nowitzki chose to stay with the Mavericks last year, in part because of his reputation. He is not just a regular season player, he can also lead the team to victory in the playoffs.

So, after getting the match point, how can Nowitzki be soft?

In the first four games, Aldridge Binowitzki was often excited. But today, the situation is completely reversed.

As soon as the game started, Nowitzki opened the scoring for the Mavericks from outside the three-point line. Aldridge's absent-minded defense made McMillan lose his temper.

Later, Aldridge wanted to fight back, but it was a pity. Gerald Wallace's pass to Aldridge was ruthlessly intercepted by Yiyang who suddenly came out.

After stealing the basketball, Yiyang ran all the way, went straight into the penalty area, and staged a tomahawk-style dunk. And Yiyang's dunk also pushed the atmosphere of the game to the first.

"He's an excellent player, ma'am!" Cuban sat in the luxury box and praised her son to Wenxue.

"This is what he should do, sir." Although Wen Xue responded very simply, her heart was full of pride.

A dunk made Yiyang ignite himself and the fans, but it didn't ignite the fighting spirit of the Trail Blazers.

This team is like the black jerseys they are wearing at this moment, lifeless, with no vitality and hope at all.

Aldridge's attack was fruitless, and the ball naturally came to Gerald Wallace. The guy was straight to the rim and seemed eager to replicate the brilliance he produced in the third meeting.

However, Tyson Chandler's bloody big risk made the former "Elvis Presley" realize a fact. That kind of explosive performance is not something that can be played in every game.

The basketball was blown away, and Yiyang, who had quick eyesight and quick hands, was like a wild horse, and caught the ball before the old Miller.

Another fast break opportunity, this time, Yiyang deliberately slowed down, waiting for his teammates to come up to support.

Marion, who was relaxed all over, followed up quickly, and Yiyang suddenly made a pass from behind during the rapid advance.

The basketball accurately fell into the hands of Marion. The No. 0 forward dunked with one hand and easily added two points for himself.

"Retreat quickly, quickly!" McMillan yelled anxiously off the court, but it still seemed unable to make the Trail Blazers players recover.

The morale of this group of guys has fallen into a trough, and it is not so easy to climb out again.

The third offense, this time, the Trail Blazers finally got an open shot.

After Wesley Matthews shook off Stevenson's entanglement, he fired decisively from the left corner.

McMillan stared expectantly at the ball spinning in the air, hoping that Matthews would break the team's scoring drought.

However, the basketball finally hit the left side of the basket, the force is too small! Chandler accepted the rebound and didn't give the Trail Blazers any favors.

After Yiyang received the basketball, before halftime, he used a super long-distance ground pass to penetrate the loose defense of the Trail Blazers.

The basketball is like drawing a diagonal line, from the lower left side to the upper right side. There, Marion caught and shot.

"Swipe!" McMillan was heartbroken when he heard the tumbling sound of the Nets.

9 to 0, before the Trail Blazers players realized what happened, the score was turned 9 to 0 by the Mavericks.

What was shown during the beginning of the game is the epitome of the performance of the Trail Blazers players.

Throughout the game, the Blazers were like sleepwalking. Under the cheers of the "blue ocean" in the stands, the Mavericks became more courageous as they fought.

The Blazers were able to come back to life in the last game, and Roy was the biggest contributor. But today, Roy was unable to play, and the Blazers failed to launch an effective counterattack in the fourth quarter.

If they lost directly to the Mavericks in the last game, maybe the Blazers players would not be so frustrated. But when Roy tried his best but still failed to bring the team a victory, the rest of the Trail Blazers had already lost their hearts.

In the end, when Peja made another shot from beyond the three-point line, the score on the field became 82 to 93. The Mavericks led by 11 points, and there were only 30 seconds left in the game.

This score was maintained until the end of the game. When the red light on the backboard came on, Yiyang was not excited, but felt a sense of relief after being relieved.

The fans cheered for the team's promotion, and Vignali shouted Yiyang's name frantically in the stands. Cuban raised his wine glass in the luxury box and drank with Wen Xue.

And Yiyang, this guy just stood there, closed his eyes, and enjoyed the brief tranquility after victory...