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Before the start of the fourth game between the two sides, all the media did not say good things about Nowitzki and made various "overrated" remarks. All white international players in the NBA are basically criticized by the American media. This is actually implicit racial discrimination.

Nowitzki has already made it to the Finals. Because he likes jump shots, he is a softie if he can't lead the team to win.

So, a guy who also likes jump shots, leads a team that never makes it past the first round of the playoffs, and has the highest salary in the league, how should the media criticize him? The answer is that the media calls him a tough guy... This is very contradictory, but people with dark skin are generally not criticized.

In Yang Rui's previous life, Nowitzki had always been a miserable guy before 2011. His 2-0 lead in the 2006 Finals was reversed, and then he suffered black eights and black sevens, becoming the most shameless MVP in history. Every year They can only play minor roles, taking on the role of accompanying the prince to study.

When things don't go well on the field, they don't go well off the field either. In 2009, it was revealed that Nowitzki's extremely ugly girlfriend Taylor was exposed. The 37-year-old woman was actually a thief. The world's gossips swept over her like snowflakes. This coward has such bad taste?

If Nowitzki can't show off his power in subsequent games, he will be prepared to be criticized by fans all summer long.

It is very difficult for the Mavericks to win because the influence of Jordan's promotional videos has just begun to ferment.

On the evening of June 11, before the players took the field, Jordan's promotional video was played on the big screen at home again. The fans were still moved. It was only three things, and the second time was still effective. Wizards morale is high and fans are united.

In the first half, both sides fought hard to attack, and the Wizards led by 5 points. Jordan did not get another star whistle for a body hair foul, but he still scored 6 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists, which was a good performance.

In the second half, the Mavericks sent out two guards in Nash and Van Exel, small forward Finley, and LaFrenz to partner Nowitzki inside.

Yang Rui replaced Tyronn Lue, Hamilton, Bell, Wallace, and Marshall in a targeted manner.

Even if the Wizards keep playing small ball tactics and the Mavericks' two big men attack the basket, the efficiency will be extremely high. Using a small lineup can at least prevent outside pick-and-rolls and defender breakthroughs. There was a loophole in the paint, and the Wizards recognized it.

The Wizards' mixed defense worked in this quarter. They returned to defense quickly enough. After falling into position, the Mavericks would fall into singles. Except for Nowitzki's singles against Wallace, which was very efficient, the others performed generally.

The Wizards player got the backcourt rebound, and the three immediately started a fast break. Without using tactics and directly dueling, Hamilton has an advantage against Nash, and Wallace is faster than Nowitzki.

What made Nelson collapse the most was,

Although the Mavericks have a height advantage, they are not good at grabbing offensive rebounds.

Wallace's rebounding efficiency is very high. As long as he is assigned the task of rebounding, his performance is not inferior to that of the big inside man.

Marshall has good predictions and can reach double figures in rebounding. In the 1999-00 season, he averaged 32.4 minutes per game with the Warriors and scored 10 rebounds.

The Wizards entered the final quarter with a 7-point advantage, and the physical problems of the Mavericks' interior players began to appear in the second half. Old Nelson abandoned "Big Bamboo Rod" Bradley, and Nowitzki had to guest center at a certain period of time, with almost no rest.

Nowitzki averaged 43.5 minutes per game in the playoffs, which was a lot of physical exertion and even slower.

Nelson didn't dare to let Nowitzki and LaFrentz partner inside again, because it would be difficult to prevent counterattacks. He also did not send Najera again. The Mavericks needed to score. When Najera came out, someone could let him go. The Trident would be double-teamed near the penalty area.

Therefore, Nelson sent veteran Walter as a guest at the 4th position to add a three-point shooting point and the Wizards' small ball tactics. Yang Rui asked Stoudemire and Jordan to partner inside and hit a 15-5 wave, widening the point difference to 15 points.

Jordan showed off his strength again, his physical fitness has declined, and no one can guard him in singles. Jordan singled out Walter and scored 6 points in a row, which boosted morale.

In the first few rounds of the playoffs, Walter was just a fringe member of the Mavericks. Suddenly he was given a big role in the finals. He was not even mentally prepared. This was purely a rush.

When Nash encounters a pick-and-roll, switching to the inside line is an obvious loophole, and he cannot stop Stoudemire from cutting in the air. After Nowitzki defended, the Mavericks were extremely empty inside. Without Najera, no one could guard the penalty area. Stoudemire attracted Finley to cover the ball and score the ball from the outside, and also assisted Bell to hit an open three-pointer.

The Wizards' home fans also played a role. Whenever the home team won the ball, the fans would shout slogans and cheers led by the staff. When the Mavericks were on offense, they would all yell "Defense" and the fans would boo when the opponent shot.

The MCI Center, which was lifeless in the first three rounds of the playoffs, now looks like a devil's home court. Playing in the midst of boos is a big psychological test for the Mavericks players.

Barkley explained: "In the last few minutes of the final quarter, the Wizards started to use the method they used against the Bulls in the second round. Players did not cover and cooperate, but ran directly to find opportunities. They tried their best to use up 24 seconds in each round and competed with their opponents for physical strength. Their The physical advantage is obvious, and the Mavericks Trident played for too long."

Smith agreed: "The Mavericks have played two tiebreakers and played two more games than the Wizards. Nowitzki and Finley both averaged more than 40 minutes per game, and they can't keep up with Stoudemire and Hamilton."

The Wizards maintained their advantage until the end, winning 111 to 100 and leading with a total score of 3 to 1.

Until now, no team in NBA history has been able to come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the championship during the Finals.

ESPN's expert team members who predicted the outcome were slapped in the face again. They all said they were shocked. Even looking at Nicholas, who had just won the championship, they didn't expect that it would be easier for the Wizards to beat the Mavericks than the Nets.

If it weren't for the internal strife in the Eastern Conference Finals, it would have been difficult for the Wizards to advance. In Game 4, Marshall's three-pointer that sent overtime saved the Wizards' lives. Now the Mavericks look like they have given up on the game and have no intention of winning.

The situation between the Mavericks and Yang Rui's previous life in the 2006 Finals was similar. The players lacked experience and messed up their positions.

The situation is one-sided, and it is also related to the 232 schedule of the finals. The Wizards have three consecutive home games, which is fatal for the Mavericks. After losing a game at home, they had no chance to make adjustments, which was a huge test for the players' mentality.

This season, Nowitzki, Finley, and Nash are not players with big hearts. Others performed worse, especially LaFrentz and Adrian Griffin, who were suppressed on both offense and defense and were unable to share the core duties. pressure.

After the game, Nelson said depressingly: "Morale is the Wizards' greatest advantage. Jordan's imminent retirement has inspired everyone. The Wizards must fight for every ball and fight harder. This is the reason for their winning streak at home."

The reporter asked: "Theoretically, the Mavericks still have a chance to win the championship. How do you think they will adjust next?"

"Try to strengthen the defense as much as possible. If we win the next game, we have two home courts and can still fight." Old Nelson answered flatly. He could no longer muster the energy.

Mavericks players are under tremendous external pressure and are villains in the eyes of fans around the world. They had no time to adapt and were pushed to the edge of the cliff in a daze. Moreover, the Mavericks have fallen into a vicious cycle. Every time they lose a game, the media will say that they are finished and there is no hope. The psychological pressure on the players continues to increase.

People all believe that the suspense of the finals is no longer which team can win the championship, but who among the Wizards will become the finals MVP.

There are three people who are hopeful of winning the MVP, Stoudemire, Hamilton, and Jordan. The first two statistics are no worse than Jordan. Of course, fans hope that Jordan will win the award. He is the spiritual pillar of the team.