One Guard

Pierce's explosion at the end of the third quarter pulled the Celtics back from the brink. Even though Yiyang and Nowitzki teamed up to score a lot of points for the Mavericks in the third quarter, the role of the superstar was fully reflected at this moment.

Carlisle is unwilling to let go, even if Kidd's physical condition is very bad today, he still hopes that the team can win a strong team like the Celtics at home.

But Yiyang, so far today, he has played 30 minutes. In other words, in a 12-minute quarter, Yiyang can only rest for an average of two minutes before continuing to play. For a rookie, this is undoubtedly a very long playing time.

Carlisle is not worried about Yiyang's state. Through this game, Yiyang has fully proved his worth. He proved to everyone that he can take over the heavy responsibility on Kidd's shoulders. But physical fitness is what Carlisle is most worried about at the moment.

A complete NCAA game is only 40 minutes. After entering the NBA, Yiyang's playing time has never been so long. In other words, this is the first time that Yiyang has played for such a long time on a highly confrontational basketball court. Carlisle's worries are understandable.

Carlisle knew that he had to give Yiyang some time to rest. In order for Yiyang to be stable at the last moment, he had to give this young man a break.

"Also, listen, I want you to rest for a few minutes off the court. At the last moment, we will need you!"

Yiyang nodded heavily, and Carlisle's words "we need you" undoubtedly touched the heart of the No. 1 defender. This means that after only four games, he has become an important part of the Mavericks.

From the first second of the fourth quarter, Kidd re-dressed, although he is not the tallest Mavericks. But watching Kidd with a determined expression, dragging his still strong back onto the court. Yiyang suddenly felt that Kidd was a real giant.

Dragging his heavy legs, Kidd entangled Rondo again and again, was thrown off again and again, and stuck on again and again, without fear!

On the offensive end, Kidd used his breakthrough to tear the opponent's defense. Although every time he accelerates, Kidd must endure great pain. But this veteran, who is nearly 40 years old, has never stopped his footsteps.

In just a few minutes, Kidd sent 4 assists. The defense of the Celtics has nothing to do in the face of Kidd's go-between!

Yiyang watched Kidd's short three minutes on the court, and felt that everything was so incredible. The old man with a sore leg was walking slowly, but he could always find teammates with the best chances. Perhaps, this is why Kidd is a historical point guard!

The game was suspended and Kidd limped off the court. The large beads of sweat and the pained expression on his face made Yiyang stand in awe.

After walking off the court, Kidd was the first to find Yiyang. In order not to aggravate the old injury, Kidd knew that he had reached his limit. If you continue to play, there may be a real risk of complete injury. So this great but tired guy patted Yiyang on the shoulder. "The next game is up to you."

A simple sentence made Yiyang feel his blood boil. Terry, who was watching all this from the side, smiled, that guy Kidd is very likely to activate a beast!

The game restarted, and the Celtics only equalized the score and did not overtake the score when the lineup was superior.

The Celtics attacked first, and Rajon Rondo looked at Yiyang in front of him, and found that there was something wrong with the No. 1 guard's eyes. When had he seen this look? By the way, the finals last year were in Los Angeles. The number 24 in the golden jersey also looked like this at the time!

Just when Rondo was thinking wildly, Yiyang suddenly rushed forward and wanted to steal it. Fortunately, Rondo reacted quickly and immediately pulled the ball to the left, only to escape the rush like a close call.

But Yiyang did not give up, he directly raised his arms to press Rondo. Rondo was so blocked that he couldn't even see the position of his teammates clearly when his height was not dominant.

Rondo made a hasty pass, hoping to find Ray Allen who was out of the three-point line. However, due to incomplete vision, Rondo did not find Ray Allen, and Jose Barea had already stretched out his arm.

"Steal! Ray failed to catch the ball, and Rajon Rondo's pass was intercepted. It was a fatal mistake. Barea and Kazuya quickly switched offense. Rondo tried to chase back. It was a frontcourt two. One chance!"

Under the surprised gaze of Kenny Smith, Barea threw the ball into the air when he broke into the free throw line. Although Yiyang has excellent athletic ability, he does not rely on his own athletic ability to play. Therefore, whenever Yiyang jumps high and completes dunks, people will always have the illusion of "so this kid can jump so high". In fact, Yiyang's take-off height has never been lower.

Jumping high, Yiyang firmly grasped the basketball, and then pressed it hard with one hand, pouring the entire basketball into the frame!

"Boom!" Sitting on the commentary stand, Kenny Smith even felt the entire American Airlines Center arena trembling! All Mavericks fans stood up and cheered for Yiyang's lob dunk.

After Yiyang scored the goal, he pointed hard at the hardwood floor of the stadium. This guy is marking his territory against the Celtics!

In the next attack, Rondo was still emptied by Yiyang. But he didn't feel good today, so he didn't shoot without authorization.

Rondo gave the ball to Pierce who was out of the three-point line. Facing Marion's fierce block, Pierce was not afraid and made a brave shot! The fiery feeling of the green army soul has not subsided. He played a miraculous performance in the third quarter and hit a three-pointer again. The advantage that the Mavericks had just gained was overtaken in an instant.

The back and forth between Yiyang and Pierce became the epitome of the fourth quarter of the game between the two sides. On the Celtics side, one of the Big Three will always stand up to solve the problem. As for the Mavericks, Yiyang's passing and Nowitzki's super high shooting percentage kept the game suspenseful.

The two head coaches changed a lot of tactics and changed a lot of people. But the situation is still anxious. At the last moment of the game, Terry, who received a point from Yiyang, fired calmly from beyond the three-point line and hit a three-pointer, making the score between the two sides 97 to 97.

At this time, there are still 45 seconds before the end of the game. The Celtics, who have the right to attack the ball, have undoubtedly mastered the initiative of the game.

This time, Rondo still focuses on organization. Under Yiyang's defense, Rondo made only 5 of 15 shots today. With such a dismal hit rate, he no longer dared to take shots in front of the Big Three.

Rondo flicked from outside the three-point line, allowing Garnett, who was leaning on Nowitzki, to receive the basketball. Garnett, who was already sweating profusely, did not choose to attack the Germans. After all, he is no longer the KG five years ago.

Garnett made another pass, and Pierce slipped to the corner to catch and shoot. But Sean Marion, who was unwilling to give up, bit extremely tight this time. He blocked it hard, so Pierce had to increase the arc of his shot. The arc is adjusted. Basketball naturally comes out of the box.

Just when everyone thought the Celtics had lost the initiative, Rajon Rondo suddenly jumped inside and took off the offensive rebound!

Rondo did not force a layup in the overcrowded interior, but walked outside the three-point line, intending to reorganize a round of offense.

Influenced by Kidd, Yiyang's willpower is extraordinarily strong today. His inseparable defense made Rondo very uncomfortable. At the last moment, Rondo barely sent the ball to Garnett, who turned around and broke through, facing Nowitzki for a layup.

But Tyson Chandler, who came to defend, made Garnett's movements deform in the air, and "Wolf King" missed his layup!

This time, Chandler made no mistakes. He quickly took off for the second time and protected the rebound. Subsequently, Carlisle used up the last timeout, the Mavericks, to arrange a lore ball!

Cuban in the stands stared nervously at the court, he didn't know what Carlisle said to the players, and he didn't know how he would arrange the last ball. But he believes in his coach and in his players. I hope this game will end with a lore!

After the timeout ended, Carlisle sent out a lineup of Yiyang, Terry, Marion, Nowitzki and Chandler. On the Celtics side, Glenn Davis replaced O'Neal, and the other four starters remained the same.

It can be seen that the Celtics' defensive focus is on Nowitzki. Marion sent a sideline kick, and Yiyang organized with the ball. And Nowitzki began to wrestle with Garnett for positions.

At this moment, Chandler suddenly set up a pick-and-roll for Yiyang, and the Mavericks No. 1 made a sudden charge, causing Rondo, who was caught off guard, to lose his position and was delayed by the pick-and-roll!

At the same time, Nowitzki began to run outside the three-point line. Everyone thought that Yiyang's breakthrough was just to attract the defense. As long as he shrinks, he will immediately pass the ball and let Nowitzki shoot a lore!

The Celtics' prediction is correct, this is indeed Carlisle's original tactic. But when Yiyang saw Garnett go out with Nowitzki instead of returning to the basket, he knew that this tactic would not work!

Yiyang hurriedly searched for the second target, Marion didn't feel good, Terry didn't have a pass line, Chandler was still in the high position... After looking around, Yiyang found that this attack could not be achieved by passing the ball. Solved it.

At this moment, Yiyang, who was traveling at a high speed, suddenly stopped suddenly, and then pulled back with his crotch. This set of movements, Yiyang did it smoothly, extremely fast!

Rondo, who was chasing Yiyang, ran too far, he quickly reversed his center of gravity and jumped to interfere with Yiyang. I have to admit that Rondo's long arm played a decisive role at this time!

Due to the length of his arms, Rondo's big hands were firmly sealed on Yiyang's face. But Yiyang didn't panic, he still shot the ball according to his shooting rhythm.

Almost at the same time, the red light on the backboard came on, and the electronic buzzer sounded throughout the audience.

The basketball spins at high speed in the air. Under the gaze of everyone in the audience, white waves appeared on the Nets!

"Yeah!!!!!!!!!!" At that moment, all the Mavericks fans raised their hands, and the live cameras even began to tremble. It was as if an earthquake had really occurred in the arena at the American Airlines Center.

But on the field, the Celtics players raised their hands, indicating that the goal was invalid. Indeed, at that moment just now, with the naked eye, it was hard for you to tell whether Yiyang made the shot before the end of the game or after.

The referee was not affected by the heated atmosphere of the scene, he calmly walked to the technical stage, ready to review the video.

Yiyang ignored the referee, he was already standing on the field with his arms raised high. This guy seems to be full of confidence in the ball just now!