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The Golden State Warriors entered the inter-quarter break with a slight advantage of 1 point. Throughout the first quarter, Curry did not show off his seemingly fiery touch before the game.

"It's obvious that Stephen is a little timid. He was really guarded too hard in the first two games, so he was very careful in his shot choices today. Maybe he should be more bold. Maybe the Warriors won't Would be so passive.”

"But you have to know, Kevin. The Warriors do not have an advantage in rebounding protection. If Stephen misses consecutive shots, it will be difficult for the Warriors to get a second offensive opportunity. The Warriors must ensure the success rate of the offense because of the Mavericks' counterattack Very deadly! Gobert grabs the rebound and makes a long pass, and the Warriors will lose points."

ESPN's two commentators were analyzing the situation throughout the break. There was really too much worth talking about in this game. Although the Warriors led in the first quarter, they didn't really have the advantage. So far in the Western Conference Finals, the two sides have to wait until the fourth quarter to decide the winner. I believe that today, the same result will be achieved.

But playing against the Mavericks and Warriors, even if you want to last until the fourth quarter, is not an easy task. Both sides must always be careful not to collapse, otherwise one side will be pushed to the bottom without even needing the fourth quarter.

A huge electronic buzzer brought the stadium to life again, and Warriors fans cheered their Warriors with the loudest cheers. After returning from the second quarter, Clay and Curry came off the court to rest for a few minutes. After all, they had just played 12 minutes in the first quarter. Similarly, on the Mavericks side, Carlisle finally won Yiyang. It seems that Carlisle's substitution strategy today is very clear, that is, to follow Cole.

When Kuli goes up, Yiyang goes up. If you rest in Kuli, you will rest in Yiyang. In short, Carlisle just doesn't give Curry a chance to go crazy. As long as Yiyang stays in front of Curry at all times, No. 30 can't go crazy. Of course, the Mavericks don't have the capital to make Curry crazy. Once Curry goes crazy, he usually clocks out after three quarters.

After the start of the second quarter, Durant led the Warriors' offense. His continuous breakthroughs have left Hayward and Gobert in the dust. This guy's physical advantage is too obvious and his touch is very soft. To guard him is no less difficult than guarding Curry.

But fortunately, the Mavericks' offense did not stagnate because of Yiyang's rest. People have the impression that Jose Barea is a three-point defender, but in fact, this guy's passing and organizational skills have improved a lot in recent years. Barea is very stable in controlling the ball and hits the ball very timely, perfectly filling the vacancy left by Deron's absence.

Under Barea's guidance, Mudiay once broke through for a layup and hit a three-pointer, and Hayward made a three-pointer from the bottom corner. Although the offensive power of the Mavericks' lineup cannot be compared with that of the Warriors, after three minutes of play, the Warriors only led the Mavericks by 4 points, which was obviously not in line with the situation that Kerr thought.

"The game entered the first timeout in the second quarter. After this timeout, Mitchell and Yi should come back. The Warriors did not seize the opportunity. They only achieved a 4-point lead. In this level of competition, , a 4-point lead is definitely not safe enough.”

"The Mavericks' offense is better than people think. You can clearly feel today that the Mavericks are truly a team. Everyone who plays can contribute to the game. This is something we haven't seen in a long time. , the ultimate in team basketball!" Mike Breen thought of the game in the 2013-14 season when Yiyang broke "Magic" Johnson's record of 21 assists in the Finals.

In that game, Yiyang also didn't score many points, but relied on the strength of the team to defeat the Heat, which had the Big Three, with 22 assists. It was also that year that the Mavericks made a good start to their three-peat dynasty.

Will history repeat itself today?

When the timeout ended, Carlisle and Cole indeed put on their strongest lineups. Curry and Thompson are back, and the Mavericks' Mitchell and Yiyang are also back in action.

After the two top defensive line combinations in the league came on the court, their playing styles were completely different.

As soon as Curry and Thompson came up, their desire to score was very high. But Yiyang and Mitchell, these two guys put more energy on the defensive end.

Curry and Thompson ran wildly, looking for open shots. The two restrained and transmitted each other, which instantly made the Warriors' offensive firepower more intense.

However, Yiyang and Mitchell's offense was relatively gentle. Mitchell hardly holds the ball. All he has been doing is intersecting and cutting. Yiyang, on the other hand, rarely takes the initiative, and never complicates an offense that can be completed with one pass. But on the defensive end, these two guys are like cheetahs eyeing their prey! Don't let go until the last moment!

Both Curry and Thompson have begun to risk their lives, but Yiyang and Mitchell are still holding back on the offensive end. Mike Breen can see that Yiyang has not attacked at full strength yet, so when do you plan to wait until you start scoring? You know, this is no longer the era when defense alone can win championships.

In the second quarter, Curry and Thompson finally found their touch. Curry scored 9 points in a single quarter, Thompson scored 8 points in a single quarter, and Durant's 11 points constituted the Warriors' main scoring source in the second quarter.

Yiyang still only scored 6 points in a single quarter, but he sent 4 assists and countless indirect assists. In just half the game, Yiyang's assist count became 9. Today, he is really a veritable No. 1 player.

The Warriors entered the second half with a 6-point advantage. The Warriors fans were ecstatic and celebrated wildly in the stands without even going out to buy food. You know, during halftime of NBA games, there are not many people left in the stands. Fans will take this time to buy some beer, popcorn or use the bathroom. But during halftime today, the stands were still packed with people! See them happy, like they've won the game.

"You can't kill the Warriors just by passing the ball!" The local media in Auckland sneered at Yiyang's evasive play! "Watch, Stephen will completely destroy him in the second half of the game!"

This is why Warriors fans cheered. In their opinion, Yiyang seemed to be in poor scoring condition today. If Durant, Curry and Thompson can maintain their performance in the second half, then they will be set for the tiebreaker!

"Also, in the third quarter, continue to devote your energy to defense. It's not time yet!" However, in the locker room, Carlisle waved his hand. It seemed that he was not worried about the current situation.

The second half started as scheduled, but Curry had some problems with his offense in this quarter. With his excellent performance in the second quarter as a foreshadowing, Curry dared to take shots in the third quarter, but his shooting rate was not high.

Far from relaxing, Yiyang's defense was even tighter than in the first half! Curry takes decisive shots, and most of the time he actually shoots against Yiyang's defense. As for the three-point shooting method, as long as the shot is slightly deflected, the final response to the basket will be a big difference.

"It's done, he's done it!" Carlisle excitedly waved his fist on the court.

"Have you seen Darrell? Curry not only can't make a shot, but even the distribution of the shots is very scattered. For a top shooter like him, even if he can't make a shot, the positions of the shots will not be scattered everywhere. All. But the current situation means that Curry has messed up the rhythm! As long as Curry can't shoot, we can stabilize the situation!" Carlisle was as happy as if he was leading by 6 points, but in fact he had been in a behind.

"So, do you want Yi to start closing the game?"

"If Curry had taken the shot in this quarter, I might have let him do it. But if Curry didn't take the shot, we have the initiative! Don't worry, Darrell, it's not time yet! They can't kill us, we There is capital to preserve. Now, let us use team basketball to fight against the Warriors."

Yiyang's scoring threat has decreased, and the Warriors are no longer tight in assisting him. This makes it much more difficult for others to score.

After three quarters, the Warriors led by 7 points. Durant, Klay and Curry were all out of breath, and Hayward and Mitchell on the Mavericks were also exhausted. But after the camera was shown to Yiyang, the photographer even discovered that he wasn't sweating at all!

Mike Breen always felt something was wrong. It seemed that the Warriors' offense was very fierce, but the point difference was not big. It seems that Yiyang and Curry have the same playing time, but until now, he feels like he is holding back.

Already 13 assists, Yiyang has sent out 13 assists in three quarters. Is it possible that Yiyang really wants to repeat the miracle he did many years ago? No, this is impossible, the Warriors are not the Heat, and they are not opponents that Yiyang can defeat just by passing the ball.

"You two guys, what kind of medicine are you selling in the gourd?" Mike Brin looked at Carlisle and Yiyang talking to each other. God knows what they were discussing.

"Gordon, you did a great job in the first three quarters. In the fourth quarter, I need you to focus on the defensive end. Look at Durant, don't worry, I will let Rudy and Kuzma help you defend. As for Green, Rudy, please take more care of him." Carlisle finally changed his tactics at this time. He scored 23 points in the first three quarters, and Hayward, who had carried the Mavericks' offensive banner, turned to defense. Then, Carlisle's eyes fell on Yiyang sitting next to him.

"Also, it's the last quarter of the game. We all know that at critical moments, there must be a clear offensive focus, otherwise the team's offense will be very scattered. Now, your teammates have given the Warriors a taste of their power. They There is enough deterrence to create a huge space for you. So in the fourth quarter, give it a try. I leave the team's offense to you, too. It's time, take us to the finals!"

Yiyang didn't speak, just nodded silently, and then stood up under the admiring eyes of his teammates and coaches with a harsh electronic buzzer.

Dallas No. 1 rubbed his hands, he was about to start causing trouble. (https:)

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