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Mistakes, inexplicable mistakes. When Carlisle saw Yiyang "passing" the ball to Ginobili again, he even had the urge to "replace that guy."

Is this already the first time Yiyang has made a mistake in this game? Carlisle counted at first, but as he kept counting, Carlisle lost count. Because Yiyang made too many mistakes today!

"Yi, this is already his fifth turnover today. God, if I remember correctly, this should be the highest number of turnovers in Yi's career in the past four years! His passing today was a little too casual. And the Spurs players were targeting his passing lanes."

While Mike Breen was talking, Ginobili, who intercepted the ball, had already rushed to the frontcourt. Tony Allen clung to Ginobili's back. He didn't want the bald old guy to continue scoring.

However, Ginobili's European step allowed him to avoid Tony Allen behind him and easily make a layup.

"Go in, Manu played a crucial role in the defensive counterattack today! Can you believe it? A 37-year-old veteran can still run wildly on the court all the time."

"Manu has to run wild. The last game that belonged to him was stolen by Carter. So today, Manu will definitely get that game back!" Kevin Harlan seemed to have expected this. In this situation, he staged a miraculous kill in the last 1.7 seconds, but no one remembered him in the end. Ginobili is not the kind of guy who is willing to swallow his anger. Everything he lost in the last game will be regained today!

After Ginobili scored, the Mavericks trailed the Spurs by 12 points in the last 5 minutes of the game. In Game 1 of the series, the Mavericks were able to hold the Spurs scoreless in the final seven minutes before coming back to win by 12 points.

But today, judging from the current situation of the Mavericks, I'm afraid this kind of thing is impossible to happen.

In fact, today not only Yiyang, but everyone on the Mavericks made an astonishingly high number of turnovers. Even inexplicable mistakes such as walking and 24-second violations have occurred.

So far, the Mavericks have made 20 mistakes, and Yiyang alone accounted for a quarter of them. What about the Spurs? There were only 6 turnovers in the game, which was within the normal range.

Whatever, that's where the Mavericks players are today. After the Spurs' attack passed, Diaw used a "Golden Rooster Independent Step Back" to score on Nowitzki's head. Ironically, Nowitzki was in bad shape today. So far in the fourth quarter, he has made only 3 of 10 shots and scored only 9 points. As the team's second-in-command, his performance was clearly substandard. Diaw's goal was obviously a provocation to Nowitzki.

"This game is a disaster!" Armstrong covered his face with his hands.

This may be the worst game the Mavericks have played so far this season.

Carlisle remained silent, his eyes still fixed on the court. These guys think of the "cow-horse war" too simply.

If the opponent is another team, they might be able to relax their nerves once in a while. But facing the Spurs, every trance you make will bring fatal results!

In the last five minutes, the Mavericks still didn't recover. Inexplicable mistakes continued, and the shooting percentage continued to decline. Ginobili and Duncan's consecutive scoring allowed them to completely take away the game.

When the electronic buzzer pierced the air in the stadium, Yiyang looked around in a daze, then looked up at the big screen.

103 to 92, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Mavericks at home with a huge advantage of 11 points, bringing the total score of the series to 2 to 1! The GDP trio scored 57 points together, of which Ginobili scored 27 points alone. His return to the top performance undoubtedly allowed this guy to regain the glory that originally belonged to him in the last game.

And what about the Mavericks? Nowitzki made only 4 of 11 shots in the end, and his 11 points was also the lowest score in Nowitzki's career in the playoffs.

Iguodala made 3 of 11 shots. This guy even missed several open mid-range jumpers today.

Nick Young made 2 of 8 shots. There is no doubt that he did not complete the task of grabbing points very well today. Carlisle then replaced Nick Young with Carter. Although Carter performed well, making 3 of 4 field goals, he was very efficient and lived up to his nickname of "Three Cards." But in this kind of game, three goals can't change anything.

Darren Collison only scored 2 points and 2 rebounds, which is obviously not the level he should be. Gobert made 3 turnovers and only scored 3 points. This kid was unable to perform under the desperate defense of Duncan and Split.

Of course, the most disappointing thing today is undoubtedly Yiyang. 28 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, shooting 65%. It seems that Yiyang's performance today is not bad. But if I tell you that this guy made 6 mistakes today, do you still think he is efficient?

The Spurs team only made 6 turnovers. Yiyang's mistakes gave Ginobili too many counterattack opportunities. It can be said that Yiyang "contributed a lot" to Ginobili's 27 points today.

After the game, Carlisle went straight to the tunnel without speaking to the players. The Mavericks players also refused all reporters' requests for interviews. Faced with a big defeat, no one was in the mood to talk in front of the camera.

During this period, no one of the players spoke to anyone. Until they reached the locker room, everyone was eerily quiet.

Seeing that the players had almost arrived, Carlisle cleared his throat and was about to get angry and scold these boys bloody.

But Yiyang suddenly stood up at this moment, causing Carlisle to hold back the words "you sons of bitches" that he was about to blurt out.

"I should bear the biggest responsibility for losing today." Yiyang stood up and looked at his teammates around him. There was no blame in other people's eyes, only surprise.

"Leading 2-0 seems to make me think too easily of the Spurs. They are the San Antonio Spurs! Damn it, I'm so stupid." Yiyang, who is usually taciturn, rarely speaks in front of everyone, but this time he actually stood still He came and admitted his mistakes, which really surprised everyone.

It is not easy for a person to dare to admit his mistakes. It is also not easy for Yiyang to speak in front of so many people. But Yiyang overcame these two difficulties at the same time for the sake of the responsibility on his shoulders.

Carlisle smiled, he suddenly didn't want to curse.

"No, this is not your fault alone. All of us did not perform well. Losing and winning are never a matter of one person." Nowitzki also stood up, as the team The spiritual leader, today he was beaten to a pulp by Dior. This is not only an insult to himself, but also an insult to the Mavericks team!

"I shouldn't have made a hasty shot. It cost me too many opportunities." Iguodala raised his hand.

"I am also responsible. Today I allowed Ginobili to score 27 points. Damn it!" Tony Allen shook his head.

"I...I shouldn't have chosen to force a layup when Duncan and Splitter were double-teaming." Gobert lowered his head.

"I shouldn't have taken the shot."

"I should be more focused."

...

Carlisle and Armstrong watched the players spontaneously stand up and admit their mistakes one by one, without any intention of interrupting. Sometimes the head coach has to say something. But sometimes, it's better for the head coach not to interrupt randomly.

"I've been in the league for 20 years, Rick. But for everyone to stand up and say they're not crazy, this is the first time I've seen it!" Armstrong muttered quietly next to Carlisle.

"Yes, because the leaders of other teams may not be so bold and dare to say that their performance on the court has harmed the team."

"Didn't you just say that you wanted to teach them a lesson?"

"No, it's not necessary Darrell. Their leader has already done my job for me. You know Darrell, I even feel..."

"What do you think?"

"I even think that this game was just the right time to lose!" Carlisle said, smiling slightly. "Let them know how desperate the other side is. These boys will not squander the opportunity."

After all the players finished speaking, they all turned to look at Carlisle who was silent on the side. Carlisle plays in the middle, and the players are ready to "embrace" his anger.

"You guys played like shit in this game." Carlisle said without being polite to his players. "But fortunately, what we lost was not the tiebreaker, and what we lost was not the O'Brien Cup. So, guys, the San Antonio Spurs are never easy. I hope that in your next game, you will not let the people who support you , let yourselves down again.”

After Carlisle finished speaking, he glanced around at the players staring at him. Well, these guys are already getting angry, so that’s enough. Adding fuel to the fire may be counterproductive.

"Everyone, pack up and go back to the hotel to rest early. No one is allowed to be late for tomorrow's training!"

After saying that, Carlisle and Armstrong turned and left. Sometimes, defeat will bring unexpected "positive" effects to the team.

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The Mavericks finally lost, which undoubtedly made many people extremely relieved. For example, those experts who wrote in the media claimed that the Mavericks would definitely not be able to advance, as well as the Spurs supporters. They believed that the Mavericks were on the verge of collapse, and 22 turnovers were the best proof. In the two games at the ATT Center, the Spurs will definitely win a big victory, tie the total score, and then continue to make mistakes in Dallas, and finally win the game.

"They will definitely lose the next game, and then they will be unable to prevent the collapse of the earth. No matter how amazing Yi Yang is, he can't save such a defeat!"

"I must remind everyone that the two games the Mavericks won were won by the last three-pointer. But the Spurs won this game by suppressing the opponent by 11 points. Who among them relied on It's obvious who relies on luck and hard power. The Mavericks can't suppress the Spurs, but the Spurs can suppress the Mavericks very effectively. The final winner seems to be foreseeable."

"Ginobili scored 27 points! Carter's lucky kill in the last game seemed to make the Mavericks players forget the horror of Manu's last hit. Manu is in good shape now, and the Dallas Mavericks are waiting to be beaten by him. Rush to pieces!"

This piece of appalling news has even made some Mavericks supporters worry about the team's prospects.

In this regard, during the media opening period during the second day of training, the Mavericks players and coaches did not refute those people's views. They brush off all questions because now no matter what you say, you will be questioned and laughed at. If you really want to slap those people, the best and only way is to win!

When everyone dislikes you, do the most beautiful thing to surprise them. This is the best way to get revenge. Everyone on the Mavericks team is already familiar with this "program."

Because over the years, the Mavericks have only been favored for a handful of times.

But those who have historically looked down on the Mavericks will pay the price, it's just a matter of time.

The reporters themselves said that the "cattle and horse war" was not that simple. This sentence is applicable to both the Spurs and the Mavericks...