Popovich eventually turned around and replaced Potter with Daniels.

As a coach who has been coaching in the league for more than a decade, he has never seen any scenes.

But his face was ugly.

After all, he can't talk back with this trash talk!

If there was some black swearing, he could have asked the referee to expel Sun Hao directly, but this trash talk is not like trash talk.

There was no way, he could only hold on.

Nowitzki watched from the sidelines.

Sun Hao is simply a talent!

No, the genius of trash talk!

In the first quarter, the two teams played evenly.

By the time the bench came off the bench in the first and second quarters, Kukoc was in hot form, and under the leadership of him and Sun Hao, the Mavericks took a certain lead.

But when Duncan and Robinson both returned, the Spurs gradually caught up with the score.

At halftime, the score was 43-41, and the Mavericks led to end the half.

At the end of this half, the emotions of the fans at the scene were quite high.

Especially the Kuban, with a smile on his face that could not be hidden at all.

It's not a big lead, but it's a lead!

In the last meeting, the Mavericks were pressed and beaten by the Spurs all over the court.

Tonight, it looks like the team has a good chance of breaking the spell and winning the first game of the season between the two teams!

This will be a huge boost for both the Mavericks and Dallas fans.

Coming back from the second half break, the Mavericks attacked first.

The Spurs, for their part, have significantly increased their defensive intensity.

Moreover, the perimeter players are starting to make some small moves.

When Sun Hao was running, the clothes behind his back were pulled by Porter.

And the action was very hidden, just blocking the referee's field of vision with his body.

Sun Hao was powerless to complain.

This Potter has come down to this age level, but the level of trash talk and small movements, really last century.

But it's not just Porter, the Spurs except for Duncan and Robinson, everyone else is making small moves.

Needless to say, this is most likely Popovich's arrangement again.

Sun Hao suddenly remembered Bowen, the NBA stepping master, who abolished Carter and was also hated by many stars.

But really speaking, when he played against the Heat in Miami before, Sun Hao didn't see Bowen's hand.

In other words, Bowen's hand didn't take long until the Spurs.

If you think about history, even Ginobili once had Aaron Brooks on his feet.

I really can't think about it after tasting it.

However, there is a saying that knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent is invincible.

After being taught a lot of small actions by Deng Huade, Sun Hao also began to respond with small actions.

The intensity of the confrontation on the field, the smell of gunpowder soon rose.

The most direct change brought about by the smell of gunpowder is that the referee began to increase the scale of blowing penalties.

Although there is the protection of the handcheck rule at this time, the referee blows the penalty scale relatively loosely.

But the question of loose or tight depends on the object.

Or in other words, it's controllable.

After a few fouls in a row, the small movements on the court were obviously gone.

The two sides began to enter a stalemate again.

It was at this moment that Sun Hao began to erupt.

In fact, throughout the first half, Sun Hao scored 11 points, which was not too much, but he also sent 4 assists!

Potter, I really can't stop him.

And I don't know if the trash talk in the first half worked, Popovich didn't replace Potter.

It's a simple truth.

Sun Hao will spray for the first time, who can guarantee that he won't come for the second time?

This is before Popovich replaces Potter from the field, Sun Hao says again: You really don't think he can't guard me?

This Popovich repeats the multiple-choice question of the first half, and he has not to vomit blood on the spot.

Three points after a pick-and-roll, a silver-level catch-and-shoot scorer, and the basketball hollow into the net.

A breakaway layup after a catch.

Sun Hao scored 5 points in a row, and the Mavericks played a wave of offense, opening up the difference in the cheers of the fans!

Popovich didn't make any substitutions, but he changed tactics.

He began to shift the team's defensive focus to Sun Hao, and even Duncan and Robinson would come out and delay his catch.

This is enough to give Sun Hao face.

Sun Hao...... Can't ask for it!

Popovich's pre-game remarks about "lions and antelopes" were not aimed at him, not even the Mavericks.

The protagonists of that passage are Duncan and Nowitzki.

Nowitzki's performance tonight so far has been average.

To be honest, Nowitzki, who entered the league a year later than Duncan, is also a little worse than Duncan in terms of strength.

If Popovich said that Duncan was stronger than Nowitzki or something, then I guess Nelson Sr. wouldn't be so angry.

The problem is that Popovich used that analogy, and no one could bear it.

Now that the Spurs' defensive focus has shifted to Sun Hao, Sun Hao continues to play before.

But he and Nash were already making eye contact, and Nash's pass was clearly deflected towards Nowitzki.

Nowitzki was also very good, and after the defensive intensity went down, he started to play.

The three-point shooting from the outside, the foul after the break, and the jump shot in the high post, he used all the weapons he has now.

He scored 13 points in a single quarter to help the Mavericks further stretch the score.

The Mavericks beat the Spurs 28-20 in the quarter, and at the end of the third quarter, they had a 10-point lead over the Spurs 71-61!

Nowitzki had 23 points, Sun Hao had 16 points, and Nash had 11 points and eight assists.

Three stinkers, one Zhuge Liang.

The new trident of the Mavericks stunned the opposite "Zhuge " Popovich.

The smile on Nelson Sr.'s face couldn't be stopped at all.

The Spurs have a group of outside shooters tonight, and the team has played so well in several offensive points, which is destined for them to win tonight!

Sure enough, it is very important to save character before the game.

I don't know if Popovich will realize this after going through such a game.

In the substitution transition, led by Sun Hao and Kukoc, the Mavericks also passed smoothly.

The two teams came to the final decisive moment, and the Mavericks still led the Spurs by nine points at 82-73.

Duncan's back-to-back shot.

It was Daniels who caught the ball, who made a three-point shot...... Or not!

Popovich's face turned pale.

The Spurs are shooting 3-of-15 from three-point range tonight, and Dallas' basket is really unfriendly to them!

And now the Spurs are still trailing in close to double digits, which he didn't expect before the game.

Daniels started to drop out as soon as he finished shooting.

The continuous non-scoring has made the players themselves lose self-confidence.

Including the Spurs bench, there was an air of desperation.

At this moment, a long arm of the inside line stretched out and smashed the ball directly into the basket at the moment when the basketball flew out of the basket.

"Bang!"

In the stunned eyes of the fans at the scene, this hand dunked the ball into the basket through Lightner!

Tim Duncan!

In Sun Hao's era, younger fans would call Duncan a master of floor flow.

But in fact, before the meniscus was scrapped last year, Duncan had always been known for his physical fitness, and he would buckle violently if he didn't agree.

Although he is now after a major injury, he can still do this kind of buckle occasionally.

Duncan still had the same face as usual, but the Spurs' bench was boiling.

Obviously, the goal boosted the Spurs' morale.

Back on the defensive end, the Spurs' defensive intensity on the court is also clearly improving.

Sun Hao was also entangled by Daniels, not as comfortable as before.

Daniels' full name is Antonio Daniels, and when it comes to his words, Lakers fans must be familiar with him.

In the playoffs of this year, the Spurs were swept by the Lakers, and Kobe Bryant averaged 33.3 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists per game in the series, and was the best player.

The Spurs basically can't do anything about him at all, and the only person who can limit him a little bit is this Daniels.

In other words, Daniels is the Spurs' strongest defensive player on the perimeter right now.

Popovich was useless before, obviously influenced by Sun Hao's trash talk.

But at the last moment, the stubborn old man still chose to give in.

Nowitzki's strong attack inside was met with a big hat from Duncan.

Duncan began to take over the game on both ends of the floor at critical moments.

When it came to the frontcourt, Duncan continued to play hard.

In the first three quarters, he still had to worry about physical strength, and when it came to the decisive moment, he was completely grinding.

Poor Leitner couldn't stop him from trying to feed.

Turn, wipe the board, hit the hand, the ball goes in.

A beautiful 2+1!

There was a stirring at the scene.

However, Duncan's expression after the goal did not have a trace of waves.

That face, from the beginning to the present, whether it is behind or ahead, has never had waves.

Sun Hao was convinced.

Although Popovich is very different from his impression, Duncan's words are exactly the same as he knows.

He felt that his words, even if trash talk had been made quickly, would not have any interest in Duncan.

Who would be interested in talking to a stone?

The penalty was also securely hit.

Duncan scored five points in a row, narrowing the gap to four in an instant.

There are 3 minutes left in the game.

Sun Hao continued to be closely watched by Daniels in the frontcourt, and his retreating three-pointer was also out of the basket.

Duncan defended the rebound with a handful of guards between Nowitzki and Leitner.

Although he was still expressionless, it could be seen from his movements that the stone Buddha was really ruthless at the critical moment.

Duncan continued to get the ball in the frontcourt, and the Mavericks wrapped it up again.

This time Duncan didn't spread the word.

If there is a narration, it is to go to the special teammates, and I will do it myself!

After turning to the bottom line, the iconic 45° hit board.

No one can cover this kind of ball.

The ball grazed the rebound and shot diagonally into the Nets.

Duncan, scored 7 points in a row!!

The difference has been narrowed to 2 points!

Popovich shook his fist excitedly.

The Spurs bench was boiling, and the air of despair was gone, replaced by a lot of hope!

Victory or defeat becomes suspenseful again!

Nelson Sr. reached out and called a timeout.

In the past period, the Mavericks collectively went silent.

Even Nowitzki and Sun Hao, who saved the team at critical moments before, are ineffective.

The fans on the sidelines looked nervous.

Kuban also kept rubbing his hands.

If he could, he would now want to pull Duncan off the other side.

If it weren't for this guy who looks like you owe me $250, this game would have been won.

After the timeout, the Mavericks' frontcourt offense still couldn't be opened.

Popovich showed his coaching ability at crucial moments.

The Spurs are defending a similar tactic to the 1-2-1 defense.

But because the alliance doesn't allow joint defense yet, like it's not.

But the role seems to be similar, that is, the main defense basket and outside three-pointers, put you two points.

At this time, it really tests the Mavericks' mid-range shooting ability.

Finley's catch-and-shoot shot.

"Bang dang!"

No!

At the critical moment, it is a test of the psychological quality of the players!

This is also the biggest difference between a star and a superstar.

Robinson a defensive rebound.

The Spurs attacked the frontcourt or Duncan, and this time he turned around and shot again, and the Mavericks could only foul.

It's a steady two-penalty hit.

The fans at the scene have gone crazy.

This expressionless guy has scored 9 points in a row!

The score was chased to 82 draws!

Popovich's face finally glowed again.

Towel Man one, two, three, and four on the Spurs bench began the show.

Hopefully, in a little bit it becomes a reality!

There's a full 1 minute left on the clock, and the Mavericks are really hanging!

After reversing the 76ers and Lakers before, they are likely to be reversed tonight!

Back in the half, the Spurs still held on to their previous defensive mode.

Bet on your mid-range shooting ability, and even if you score, it's only 2 points!

Finley went back to mid-range, but he didn't dare to shoot after receiving the ball!

Not everyone has a big heart like Kobe.

The ball was back in Nash's hands, and there was not much time left to attack.

Sun Hao shook off Daniels at this time and received the ball.

It's just that the Spurs' defense is very close to the three-point line, and the position where he receives the ball is more than a meter away from the three-point line!

Sun Hao didn't hesitate, he just pulled it up and threw it.

This choice stunned many fans at the scene.

You must know that Sun Hao just missed a step-back three-point shot before, and this ball is even farther away!

However, some fans who watched the Mavericks play the 76ers broadcast will not be surprised, because Sun Hao's killer ball was this distance.

Will go in!

The thought crossed the minds of some fans.

More people are staring at each other.

The ball swirled through a super-high parabola in the air, like an extraterrestrial meteor.

This goal is very crucial.

"Huh!"

With a crisp sound, the ball goes into the net!

85 to 82!

After falling into a three-minute scoring drought, Sun Hao broke it with an ultra-long three-pointer!

Silver catch-and-shoot badge!

The Spurs' bench clutched their heads.

The three points almost put out the flame of hope they had ignited.

Spurs, no timeout!

Popovich looked up at the time.

35 seconds.

It's still too late.

Duncan continued to play hard under the basket, and the Mavericks continued to wrap up.

Duncan hung on Lightner and forced a foul.

The Mavericks' interior line can't stop Duncan at all!

Duncan, get to the free-throw line again!

The scene of interference shook the sky.

Duncan's first penalty, no!

With continuous strong attacks, his physical fitness is also declining.

However, after the adjustment, the second penalty still went in!

85 to 83!

Old Nelson called a timeout.

"I never thought Don would set up a tactic like that, because it was crazy!"

In his post-match press conference, Nowitzki spoke bluntly.

Even a few years later, Nelson Sr.'s tactical deployment was regarded as a classic by many fans.

This game, because of Duncan's god-killing performance, and because of this tactic, became a game that went down in history.

The timeout came back to the Mavericks' offense.

The Spurs' defense, still unchanged.

Now that the Spurs are two points behind, Popovich only needs to hold on to this one round, and with Duncan's ability and tonight's form, the Spurs have a chance.

The Mavericks began to run tactics, and Sun Hao borrowed the block and dismantled it directly to the ...... Run outside the three-point line!

No one knows what kind of run it is, but when Sun Hao received the ball, his position was more than a meter away from the basket, no, close to two meters.

One step further and he can step on the logo!

But it was also in that position, Sun Hao, who was unguarded in front of him after receiving the ball, shot!

This is the old Nelson's arrangement!

Crazy, crazy!

At the moment when Sun Hao's ball shot, everyone felt that Sun Hao, no, the mad scientist old Nelson was crazy!

But a second later.

"Huh!"

When a louder than usual sound comes out through the loudspeaker.

They found out that the crazy person was not Sun Hao or Old Nelson, but themselves.

Ball, it's in!

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