One Guard

The quarrel between Tristan Thompson and Sara Mejri did not affect the progress of the game. After all, the protagonists of this game are Yiyang and James, Deron and Irving, Dirk and Love. The "8+8" Tristan is far from a star player. After Love returned, Tristan couldn't even keep his starting position.

David Blatt sent out the traditional inside combination of Mozgov and Kevin Love. Last season's miserable small lineup attempt made Blatt sneer at small ball play.

However, even in the face of a traditional "double-high" lineup, the Mavericks will not be afraid. The makeup of the Mavericks ensures they can handle any type of opponent with ease.

When jumping the ball, James' murderous eyes are enough to scare all Mavericks fans. Yiyang knew that the intensity of today's game might become playoff level!

The referee blew the whistle, and Gobert easily fought the ball over Mozgov's head. There has been a dispute between Cavaliers coach David Blatt and assistant coach Tyronn Lue regarding the use of the Russian center. Tyronn Lue hopes to make the lineup smaller and faster, while Blatt hopes the Russian can use height to protect the basket.

Is there any right or wrong between the two? There is no right or wrong, this is just a collision between two different tactical concepts. But judging from the fact that Tyronn Lue has more and more say in the locker room, the Cavaliers may eventually become what Director Lu imagined.

Yiyang appeared at the second position, Smith, cutting to the basket.

Naturally, Deron would not let go of this scoring opportunity. He gently tossed the ball with a bowling gesture and sent a wonderful pass. Yiyang entered the penalty area like a sharp sword.

At this time, Love had been pulled outside the three-point line by Decker. Mozgov was still struggling with Gobert and had no time to make up defense. It looked like the Mavericks would successfully score the first goal of the game.

Just when Yiyang was taking off, LeBron James suddenly came to kill him! On the basketball court, James is like Yiyang's Cavaliers XV. When he hit him sideways, no one could withstand the fierce attack.

Yiyang was hit so hard that he lost all his center of gravity and naturally failed to hit the layup. According to the standard of ordinary regular season, this is enough for Yiyang to get to the free throw line. But at this time, the referee was indifferent. Everyone knows very well that the scale of this game must be treated according to the scale of the playoffs!

"LeBron made a timely defense to destroy Yi's layup, Mozgov grabbed the defensive rebound, and the Cavaliers switched offense and defense!"

Irving held the basketball and was about to counterattack, but found that everyone on the Mavericks team had already rushed to their own half and spread out their defense. The Mavericks retreated very quickly. Carlisle gave a death order today and could not let the Cavaliers score easily in transition!

"God, even Dirk Nowitzki ran all over the court with the team to keep up with the rhythm of the game. Is there any reason for such a team and such players to not succeed?"

Unable to counterattack, Irving could only control the ball outside the three-point line and wait for opportunities.

Deron opened his arms and lowered his center of gravity. He knows how dangerous this Cleveland No. 2 is, but today, his task is to minimize Irving's risk factor!

James came out, but not to catch the ball, but to cover Irving. Irving waited for the opportunity, but as soon as he got around James and got rid of Deron, Iguodala came up again!

Irving didn't hesitate and immediately passed the ball to James. Although Deron's defense is good, Deron is still a little unable to stop this armored car on the basketball court.

James quickly got inside and jumped high. With his domineering attitude, absolutely no one would dare to stop him! But unfortunately, there is an "idiot" in the Mavericks team who dares!

When James was about to dunk, the "Tower of Suffocation" towered in front of LeBron. LeBron was not afraid of Gobert, and the two collided in the air. As always, the referee didn't blow his whistle. Christmas war,

Isn't this the kind of confrontation that fans want to see?

"This pervert!" Gobert couldn't help cursing in his heart. Even he couldn't withstand the impact of James.

But before Gobert was knocked over, he stretched out his long arm and sent James' basketball racquet flying away!

Afterwards, Gobert fell hard off the baseline and overwhelmed a crowd of reporters! James hung the frame vigorously, but he didn't have the ball in his hands.

"Rudy Gobert, the suffocation tower blocked LeBron's dunk! The Frenchman is so tough, he has to protect the basket behind him regardless of the consequences!" Mike Breen waved his fist vigorously, Gobert The defense this season is even more "suffocating" than last season.

Yiyang caught the basketball, but did not let the ball stay in his hands for too long. Excellent organizers usually hit the ball very quickly. When working with a player like Yiyang, you have to concentrate at all times. Because you don't know when or when the ball will come out.

As soon as Yi Yang crosses the center line, he throws hard. The basketball shot into the penalty area like a bullet, and Deron Williams took three steps immediately after receiving the ball!

"Coach Carlisle's dual point guard lineup is really flexible. Yi and Deron can switch between the first and second positions very easily!"

Deron smiled slightly. Among the many teams he has played for, there are not many teammates who can keep up with his thinking. Yiyang is definitely the best among them. He threw the basketball to the basket easily. This time, we were the first to score!

"Bang!" It turns out that Deron Williams thought too easily. A battle between mortal enemies is never that simple.

"LeBron James! He chased and took a big risk! The domineering LeBron ran all over the court to the basket and finally completed the defense. The defense of both teams is very tough, and neither side has scored yet."

James' murderous look before the game was more than just a scare.

Irving immediately picked up the basketball and went for a fast break. This time, the Mavericks' defense was not fully formed yet. Breaking through and scoring in this situation was simply Irving's specialty.

However, Iguodala's quick retreat disillusioned Irving. The Cavaliers' offense failed again. The scenes on both sides looked exciting, but they just couldn't score.

Carlisle stood up from the bench. Now both sides were playing a little too excitedly, but it was more chaotic. He was about to yell at the players, "Slow down, steady!"

But before the words reached his throat, Yiyang was already controlling the ball and yelling at everyone.

"Steady, steady, let's slow down the pace!" Yiyang raised a hand and conveyed his order to everyone's ears. Carlisle smiled and shook his head, Kidd, Kidd, this student of yours will take away my job sooner or later. If Cuban wanted to, he could have Yiyang serve as coach now.

Yiyang personally controlled the rhythm this time, and Deron became a shooting guard. James and Irving switched defenses. From the beginning of the game, the "little emperor" didn't want to give Yiyang a chance.

Yiyang directed his teammates to move, and the entire Mavericks' offense ran in an orderly manner. .reached the top of the three-point arc.

Yiyang handed the ball to Iguodala and then quickly passed by James. LeBron immediately pursued the defense. He knew that Yiyang was playing pass-and-cut coordination with Iguodala. The Mavericks have three perimeter players on the court who can organize offense, which is very scary.

Sure enough, it passed from the top of his head. Yiyang stretched out his long arms and unloaded the basketball. In an instant, Dallas' most threatening point was holding the ball in the three-second zone.

This inside tactic caused the Cavaliers' lineup to shrink instantly. However, not even a second after Yiyang received the basketball, he passed the ball again while staring at the basket!

"Touched the ball with one hand!" Mike Breen's eyes widened.

The basketball quickly flew beyond the three-point line, and Dirk Nowitzki was unmarked.

The Cavaliers didn't expect Yiyang's passing to be so fast and accurate. A top offensive organizer, even if he is double-teamed by several people at the basket, he can easily find his teammates in the open space.

Nowitzki made an open three-pointer, the basketball passed through the net, and the first goal of the game finally appeared. James was anxious. He discussed with Mozgov and Love and asked them to be careful not to completely let go of the Mavericks' big man who can shoot. If the Mavericks play one large and four small in the future, Love's defensive tasks will be heavier and his running range will be wider.

Love nodded. The Mavericks' first goal was his own. The former "double-double machine" was also very embarrassed.

Discovering problems in time and making up for mistakes in time is actually a very virtuous cycle. Mike Breen couldn't help feeling that the two best player leaders in the league both have the ability to make the team and the game better.

Although Nowitzki opened the door for the Mavericks first, after that, the defenses of both sides became tighter. Every successful goal means that it will become more difficult to score the next goal.

The game lasted for 8 minutes under the rhythm of high-intensity defense and low shooting rate, and the two sides entered rotation time. The scene of this game looked very exciting, with fierce physical confrontation between the two sides, the pace of the game was not slow, and the number of rounds was high. But what doesn't match it is the ridiculously low score.

8 minutes passed, but the score was 12 to 10, with the Mavericks only leading by 2 points.

"Both teams put all their energy on the defensive end, trying to use defense to change the game. So far, both sides have been relatively successful. Whoever can break the opponent's defense first will win the final victory."

"Tristan, after you come on the court, show me the basket on the defensive end! If you let the Tunisians score easily, I will take you off the court immediately!" Blatt walked up to Thompson and yelled loudly. The fierce atmosphere of this game has already infected this famous European coach.

Tristan nodded vigorously, tore off his disposable training pants and stepped onto the court. At the technical stage, he met Majori who was also preparing.

"I'll make you look good, rookie!" Tristan yelled angrily, but this time, Majori and Tristan didn't exchange insults. He promised Yiyang that he would never cause trouble again.

Kalal replaced four of the five starters, but failed to win Yiyang. Under normal circumstances, Yiyang takes 10 minutes to finish in the first quarter.

In the first attack after the rotation time started, Yiyang's breakthrough was much easier than before. After a pick-and-roll, Dellavedova was blocked, and Shumpert's defense did not put too much pressure on Yiyang.

Yiyang went straight to the inside, undoubtedly trying to hit the basket. Tristan immediately threw away Majori and accelerated towards the basket!

Mejri is also a very experienced player in Europe. When he saw Tristan's momentum, he didn't look like he was rushing for the ball!

"Also, be careful..."

Before Major could yell, Tris hit Yiyang on the head with an iron elbow.

"Let's see if you are still arrogant, bastard!" Tristan roared in his heart, extremely happy!

Majori immediately pushed Tristan away and knelt down on one knee to check on Yiyang's condition. When he looked down at Yiyang's face, Major could not help but take a breath.

A large gash was cut at the corner of Yiyang's eye, and his left eye was so congested that he could hardly open it.

Majori couldn't help but feel queasy. To describe Yiyang's current situation with blood and flesh flying everywhere was not an exaggeration at all.