One Guard

Yiyang's one-handed dunk surprised Lionel Hollins. He never thought that a point guard could dunk easily under his team's iron barrel formation.

The image of Yiyang passing by Conley and driving Gasol was shown on the big screen over and over again. I believe that this offense must have booked a spot in the top five today or even the top ten this week.

But the strong-willed Grizzlies did not suffer from Yiyang's dunks. They still used their strict positional offense and desperate defense to contain the Mavericks' performance. Yiyang's difficult scores again and again did not seem to discourage the guys from Memphis.

The two sides played hard and inseparable. Carlisle and Hollins both adjusted their lineups midway, but the effect was minimal.

It is worth mentioning that after Kaman came off the court, Marc Gasol's performance in the penalty area was like no one's territory. Nowitzki has no way to resist Mark's post-up play in the three-second zone. As for Yi Jianlian and Brand, who is only 2.03 meters tall, there is nothing they can do against the Spaniard.

In the first quarter of the game, under the leadership of Gasol, the Grizzlies' offensive efficiency greatly exceeded everyone's expectations. The Mavericks, relying on Yiyang's outstanding performance, were not dragged down by the Grizzlies' defense.

When the first 12 minutes of the battle between the two sides ended, the score became 25 to 29. The Grizzlies were only 4 points behind, and the two sides played inextricably.

Although Yiyang's performance is very good, it can be said that he is leading the entire Mavericks team forward. But after watching the first quarter in the stands, Stevens still frowned.

"Gordon, what do you think?" Stevens asked Hayward deliberately. Although he is just a fan now, as a professional coach, Stevens can't help but ask Hayward during the break. Analyze tactics.

"Both sides played to their own level, but the Grizzlies' offense seems to be better than expected." Hayward scratched his head, not sure if his answer was correct.

"Well, Marc Gasol can be said to be unscrupulous in the inside. If it weren't for the Spaniard's physical fitness, Gasol could completely penetrate the Mavericks inside!" Stevens recalled in his mind. Mark was wreaking havoc in the paint, scoring 8 points in a single quarter on 4-of-5 shooting. For a player like Gasol, 8 points in a single quarter is no longer a small number.

"If you were in charge of the team, how would you contain Mark?" Next, it was Hayward's turn to ask Stevens.

"Besides double-teaming, what else can you do with this tower?" Stevens looked at Carlisle. What was the bald coach anxiously saying to the players?

"Double-team! In the second quarter, Mark double-teamed as soon as he got the ball! I know Zach Randolph's mid-range shot is also very threatening, but if we continue one-on-one, without Randolph taking action, our inside line The whole thing will rot!" Carlisle waved his hand and decided to use a double-team tactic against Gasol. All this was just as Stevens expected.

On the other side of the Grizzlies bench, Lionel Hollins seemed very dissatisfied with Yiyang's crazy scoring performance. This kind of guy is difficult to defend one-on-one. Even if Tony Allen is thrown in front of Yiyang, it may not work. Therefore, what Hollins is thinking about now is double-teaming!

Unknowingly, both Gasol and Yiyang were added to the double-team list. The coaches of both teams know very well that whoever restrains the other team's star player first will take control of the game.

So after the start of the second quarter, the Mavericks' smooth offense disappeared instantly. Instead, Yiyang was unable to move the ball.

As soon as Yiyang held the ball from outside the three-point line, Conley and Tony Allen opened their arms and caught him. Seeing that there was no chance to break through, Yiyang passed the ball to Carter, who was let go by Tony Allen.

However, before Carter could catch the ball, Tony Allen, a guy who is extremely paranoid about defense, got close to him again.

They can quickly reset after being double-teamed. The Grizzlies' double-team defensive efficiency is really different from other teams.

There was no other way, so Carter had to pass the ball to Yiyang again. As soon as Yiyang held the ball, he saw the Grizzlies' defense shrink slightly. Now it's not just Tony Allen who's coming for him, but the entire Grizzlies team's defensive focus is tilting toward him. No matter which direction he breaks through, he will encounter help.

Seeing this situation, Yiyang waved his hand and signaled everyone to pull away, he wanted to fight alone! This scene shocked Mike Breen, who often watched Yiyang's games.

"Also, was the gesture he just made to open a singles!? Although he has a high desire to score on the offensive end this season, this is the first time he has opened a singles!"

Tony Allen was a little hesitant. He didn't know whether he should continue to wait at the designated position to help defend Yiyang, or whether he should follow Carter and exit. If he helps defend, Carter will have a chance to hit a three-pointer. Follow him out, there is no possibility of stopping Yiyang with Kang Li alone.

Just when Tony Allen was hesitating, Yiyang was already holding the ball and heading inside. So, the league's best perimeter defense expert decided to stay where he was, and he chose to give up Carter!

The threat level of the "Old Flying Man" is indeed not as good as before. His three-pointers are not stable enough and his breakthrough is even more ineffective. But don't forget, what Carter has accumulated over the years is not just simple and crude things like three-pointers and dunks.

Seeing Yiyang's breakthrough, Tony Allen chose to help defend again. Old Carter made a gesture and ran to the left towards the three-point line. After a false shot, he suddenly cut diagonally towards the basket.

Yiyang's eyes never looked in Carter's direction from beginning to end. He just relied on his peripheral vision to determine the old flying man's position. During the breakthrough process, Yiyang was caught off guard and slapped the ball behind him!

A pass from behind without looking at anyone. When Yiyang chose to pass the ball, no one even knew whose hands the ball would be passed to.

It wasn't until Carter rushed over and dunked the ball with both hands that the fans in the American Airlines Center were stunned for a second before screaming from their throats.

"Hataamazingpass!" was followed by Mike Brin's iconic passionate cry.

The Grizzlies, known for their defense, were dunked twice by the Mavericks in their positional offense today. It can only be said that the penetrating nature of Yiyang's pass is really terrifying.

"Everyone thinks he has to score, and the Grizzlies think they can win the game by limiting him. Wake up! Even though he is only 0.1 points away from being the scoring leader this season, he relies on it to survive. His skill is actually passing the ball!"

Carter once again became the beneficiary of Yiyang's pass. He just cut inside easily and then caught the ball and dunked. Playing basketball next to Yiyang is so relaxing and comfortable.

In the first round, the Grizzlies' double-team defense against Yiyang ended in failure. After coming over, Conley, just like before, steadily delivered the ball to Gasol who was in the right position. Kaman gritted his teeth, and Nowitzki followed suit.

Gasol, who has a high basketball intelligence, naturally knows the Mavericks' strategy, and he will not throw himself into a trap against the defense of two people. In addition to his soft touch, this Spanish center also has first-rate support ability.

So he raised his long arm and passed the ball to Randolph's position with a hook.

"Damn it!" With a curse, Nowitzki turned around and rushed over, pounced on Randolph again.

? Randolph took a stance. In this case, he only had to take a step forward and dunk directly!

Nowitzki raised his arms and flew out, but it seemed to be in vain. No matter how fast the Germans are, can they pass the ball faster?

????"Zach is going to dunk!"

Lionel Hollins is about to cheer. Your double team is simply asking for death!

But Randolph didn't dunk, he didn't even catch the basketball. The "Big Black Bear"'s movements were frozen as he was preparing to catch the ball, because a black shadow suddenly appeared in front of his eyes.

When the basketball flew over Nowitzki's head and began to fall, everyone was stunned. ??Not only the Grizzlies players, but also the Mavericks players did not expect it. The person who appeared at the spot where the ball landed and caught the ball was not Randolph, but Yiyang! ?

"Also, when did he rush in!?"

"The top prediction ability has also successfully destroyed the connection between the black and white bears!"

"We all thought Zach's dunk was bound to win, but once again he turned the situation around in an incredible way!"

No matter how fast you are, can you pass the ball faster? Yiyang used his speed and top-notch prediction ability to tell everyone that he can!

The moment Nowitzki double-teamed Gasol, Yiyang had already begun to move towards Randolph. He knows exactly how to move every step on the court, so he is always able to make wonderful decisions.

Randolph looked at the big "1" in front of him. Before he could realize what was going on, Yiyang had already started running towards the frontcourt.

Xiao Kangli ran away, clinging to Yiyang. But Conley, who is 1.85 meters tall, is obviously at a disadvantage compared to Yiyang, who is 1.93 meters tall. What's more, not all defenders are as good at blocking shots as Jordan, Wade and Yiyang.

Conley's pursuit did not put too much pressure on Yiyang. After Yiyang stepped into the three-second zone, he easily lifted the ball and the basketball fell into the net. Conley could not even touch the edge of the basketball. Can't get enough.

"Beautiful defensive counterattack, this is really Yi's specialty! 9 points, just two rounds after the start of the second quarter, the point difference is already approaching double digits!"

Lionel Hollins kept shaking his head. It was also a double-team. Why could Yiyang score and the Grizzlies lose?

Hollins, who did not believe in evil, did not change his tactics, but continued to double-team Yiyang. The Grizzlies' defensive position is still tight, just to help defend Yiyang in all aspects.

Yiyang did not feel the pressure doubled because of this, but felt that everything was under control. The routes that can form assists have been drawn in Yiyang's mind.

Yiyang reached out to call for a pick-and-roll and called Kaman to cover. After Kaman got rid of Conley, Tayshaun Prince immediately made up for it. At the same time, Conley also helped guard Yiyang. In this way, Marion was completely missed.

Yiyang stared at the basket, while Prince and Conley raised their arms. However, Yiyang didn't even lift the basketball. He threw it downwards in a bowling posture. The basketball quickly found Marion through the gap between Conley and Prince's legs. Marion shoots the basketball...no, "pushes" it toward the basket.

Although Marion currently does not have a strong scoring ability, he is still confident of an open mid-range shot.

The basketball went hollow into the net, and the 11-point difference was firmly on the Grizzlies' head. The Grizzlies are a team that relies on defense to win. They can suppress other teams from scoring, but their ability to chase points is not strong. Being 11 points behind is already a very dangerous signal for the Grizzlies.

After that, the Grizzlies were still looking for Gasol, but the Mavericks' double-teaming and Yiyang's elusive steals prevented the Grizzlies from playing the efficient offense they had in the first quarter.

After several consecutive rounds, Yiyang's assist count has become 6, but Gasol's score is still 8 points.

At the end of the second quarter, when Yiyang used a fake pass to assist Nowitzki in hitting a floater, the point difference on the court had already reached 15 points. At this time, Lionel Hollins could no longer sit still.

"Don't double-team, resume one-on-one defense!" The black coach shouted desperately, but it was all forced out by Yiyang...

In the same double-team defense, Gasol was at a loss as to what to do, but Yiyang was at ease. This may be the difference between MVP candidates and ordinary stars.

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