Carlisle made adjustments immediately after the timeout, replacing Claude and bringing Marion back on.

During the pause, Marion was specifically instructed to target the opposite No. 28.

Two three-pointers in a row, can't let him shoot like this again.

Carlisle is a very cerebral coach, and his on-the-spot adaptability may not be the fastest in the NBA, but he definitely has the ability to change.

In the NBA at this time, the three-point shot has never been more important.

Relatively young coaches like Carlisle, as well as other coaches who work on the front lines of the league, are beginning to recognize the importance of long-range shooting skills to tactics.

Space is a constant theme in the tactics of the basketball court.

Whether it's a break, a pass, a counter-run, or an air cut, the ultimate meaning is to find space for the players to shoot.

There's space, there's a high shooting percentage, there's an easy layup, there's everything in the offense.

And what about three-point shots?

When the opponent has a high-percentage three-point shooter standing outside, you have to find a player to keep an eye on him.

Even if he doesn't do anything, it's equivalent to abolishing one of your rotation spots.

If you insist on rotating and not marking, the penalty of three points in that round is undoubtedly quite heavy.

Carlisle understands this well, and when he was preparing for the game, he carefully assessed the Lakers' three-point threat.

The conclusion is that the Lakers' three-point threat is not much.

So on the court, the Mavericks even conduct joint defense.

Just like in the 2011 Western Conference semifinals, the Mavericks, who seemed to be average in athleticism, used joint defense to lock the Lakers' outside offense.

Because the Lakers' shooters just can't hit consecutive three-pointers.

In the end, they swept the defending champions 4-0.

This year, it stands to reason that the Lakers' three-point score is even worse.

While Nash is good three-pointers, he's not a fixed-point shooter.

Historically, if the team were to rely on Nash to score, there was a chance that they would lose.

Needless to say, Ci Shiping didn't miss two three-pointers outside.

As for Kobe, he seems to have given up on his three-point shot and focused on making balls.

That's how Kobe sometimes likes to go to extremes.

If others criticize him for not passing the ball, then he can pass the ball frantically without making a shot.

Look, I'll pass the ball.

As soon as it didn't work, he began to frantically cast himself.

A 34-year-old man is still so immature.

As for Howard on the inside, to be honest, any coach with a level in the league can see that Howard's low-post offense is unkillable.

The Magic were strong back then because of Howard's defense, and their three-point shooter group.

Moreover, this year Howard looks less powerful in the low post, and his singles in the low post are actually a disservice to the team's offensive tactics.

In short, Carlisle felt that he had counted everything he could.

This Laker looks strong on the surface, but the lineup and style of play are not quite in line with the trend of modern basketball.

Moreover, their lineup is so old, and their defense is really ......

In the current NBA, you can't defend and are embarrassed to mention defense?

But as soon as this No. 28 debuted, it seemed that the Lakers' problems were solved in a short period of time!?

He's got three points and looks good defensively.

Carlisle didn't believe that this kid could be so godly behind him.

The timeout ended quickly and both sides returned to the court.

Li Liang remained on the court, and Kobe, Nash and Howard all returned.

Gasol was at rest, and Ci Shiping was still sitting on the bench.

Brown wanted to see how it worked with Howard, Leon, Kobe, Nash plus Jordan Hill.

The starters are too old, and it may be good for the team to have Hill and Li Liang, two young and tall players, on the court.

The Mavericks also made roster changes.

Most of the starters came back, while keeping veteran Carter on the court.

The Mavericks' offensive round is still from the outside of the blocking.

Since winning the championship in 11 years, the Mavericks' offense has basically been a pick-and-roll starter.

Nowitzki's tall, broad body is a good shield.

At the same time, Nowitzki has a huge offensive threat, and the opponent will almost certainly have a gap in the defense after the pick-and-roll.

Today Nowitzki is not there, and the pick-and-roll participant becomes Brand.

Old Captain Brand has slipped a lot since leaving the Clippers.

After being bought out by the 76ers, the Summer Mavericks made a bid to get Brand.

In the first game of the regular season, he replaced Nowitzki as the starting power forward.

Height is a flaw in Brand, he is only about 2.03 meters.

But his reach is terrifying, reaching 226!

This arm span is longer than Yao Ming, who is 226 tall.

Therefore, there are two long-armed monsters in the Lone Ranger formation, Brand and Marion.

This is certainly a challenge for Li Liang.

After the pick-and-roll, Brand opted to cut inside.

He didn't feel very good today, and he missed several attempts at an outside jumper.

But he played hard, rushing inside the offense and getting rebounds in the defensive position.

The attitude of the old players on the pitch is still very good, there is no problem.

As soon as he cut inside, Jordan Hill followed inside.

Li Liang was facing Marion on the flank, and he knew that Marion's air cut was very powerful.

I have to say that these guys in the NBA are some weird wizards.

Marion's figure is an alien in ordinary people, and he is a natural playing material in the basketball circle.

Li Liang followed Marion and slipped across the bottom line, and at this time, the Lakers' middle lane was wide open.

Jordan Hill knew how to follow his defender, but he didn't delay the ball carrier.

Collins had dribbled to the three-second zone, which was the most dangerous position.

Li Liang didn't say a word, and directly left Marion to block Collins under the basket.

"Keep up! Come on! ”

Li Liang yelled twice, this was said to Nash.

Nash is really old and the defense is a bit out of place.

Of course, he didn't seem to be able to keep up when he was younger.

Seeing that Collins was trapped, he immediately split the ball to the flank, and Marion received the ball.

Li Liang immediately gave up Collins and went back to defend Marion.

Marion had a chance in the bottom corner on the left.

He could have made a three-point shot with his bizarre shooting stance.

But he hesitated, and the three-point shot was not his forte.

In the past two seasons, as he has aged, his leg explosiveness has declined, and his three-point shots have become less and less.

In addition, Li Liang quickly defended back, and Marion did not shoot.

He shook a shot and took the bottom line to force Li Liang.

Li Liang didn't have time to get out of the way, collided with Marion, and was blown a blocking foul by the referee.

This was Li Liang's first foul in the NBA.

The referee for today's enforcement was Scott Foster, a white referee with oily hair and a skinny look.

Although this gentleman is not as famous as Bavita, Javi, and Crawford, he is not as famous among fans.

Referees generally don't have a very good reputation among fans.

Blowing a foul on a player is a trivial matter for Foster.

He took the ball and was about to hand it to the Mavericks player, but found that this No. 28 kid actually came over to reason with him.

"This ball is out of bounds, why are you blowing me for a foul? I didn't move in my hands, I just moved forward, I didn't stand up, I didn't do anything, why did you for a foul? ”

Foster was stunned for a moment, generally speaking, stars and veteran players who have played in the NBA for several years will have a few sentences with the referee after blowing the penalty.

After all, they are big names, and they play in the NBA all year round, so they have a little friendship with each other.

As for those marginal people, there are also rookies, dare to beep with the referee?

Directly a T to you to make a gift.

Still not convinced?

Another T will take you back to the locker room to take a shower.

This rookie on the 28th, still an Asian face, dares to reason with himself?

He...

Hey, I don't think he has a point.

Is it really a foul?

Foster scratched his face and said, "It's a foul, you have to pay attention to the amplitude of the action, you have to give him a free route." ”

Foster also explained to Li Liang that Marion, who was standing on the bottom line, was Meng.

It's not the first time he's played Foster's blow game, when did this guy talk so well?

Besides, it's a foul, what's the theory?

Li Liang didn't dwell on it anymore, the referee explained, forget it, forgive you.

He's actually using a hair dryer to put some pressure on the referee.

This [Bob Knight's hair dryer] is really easy to use, and now few people who play in the league, referee, and coach are as old as Bob Knight.

So sometimes I spray it, and in the end it's all right.

Of course, swear words are not allowed.

After that, Marion served from the baseline and the Mavericks reorganized the offense.

Carter holds the ball on the outside and rushes into Kobe, a duel between the two old flyers.

Kobe Bryant has no problem defending one.

Carter misses a layup, and Howard gets a rebound.

The Lakers fight back...

No, the Lakers can't fight back.

Their back line is too old, and the front line has no attackers at all.

Fast offense and counterattack are not Li Liang's strong point, and the Lakers have to grind their positions again.

Princeton-style passing ball again, inefficient offense.

Li Liang squatted on the outside and was a little anxious, why the hell is still playing Princeton?

Lao Tzu did not follow the path of Princeton.

He lifted directly to the top of the arc and made a wall for Kobe Bryant, who was holding the ball.

Kobe Bryant hesitated, and Li Liang scolded: "Block and dismantle!" You can't go! ”

So, Kobe Bryant dribbled with his left hand and killed inside with the help of Li Liang's block from the middle.

Bryant's cut is undoubtedly a great threat, and Marion must help defend.

Kobe Bryant walked to the middle and immediately turned around and passed the ball to Li Liang.

Li Liang received the ball at 45 degrees on the right side and made a three-point shot!

Marion couldn't make up for it, and the three-point shot hit again!

The third three-pointer of the game!

Li Liang played less than three minutes and hit three three-pointers!

After scoring the goal, Kobe Bryant stepped forward and excitedly pushed Li Liang and touched Li Liang's head.

This kid, three points is really accurate!

The point is that in his NBA debut, the hand turned out to be so hard.

Many players who shoot accurately in training will fail to shoot when they are nervous during the game.

How did Kobe know that Li Liang was not a place for a long time!

He's played NBA games, and it's scaring you to say it.

Carlisle, who was on the sidelines, scratched his face, shook his head and shouted to Marion: "Number 28, the one who is eyeing you!" Pegged! ”

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