Chapter 97: The Five Old Lineup

On the evening of the 29th, the Dallas American Route Center Stadium was full of people, although the Mavericks' record this season was not so impressive, but because they had just won the championship last season, Dallas fans were full of expectations for every game of the Mavericks this season.

"Audience friends, welcome to ESPN's live broadcast of the Mavericks' home game against the Suns," ESPN gold medal commentator Mike Brin made his opening remarks.

"By the way, Nick, I have a question, why did the company arrange for you to partner with me today?" Mike Brin teased.

"Ahem, this, haha, I think it should be because of Chinese Chen, in Chinese words, there is fate!" Nick Fredale was embarrassed.

"I've heard that you're at odds with this sudden Chinese point guard?" Mike Brin continued.

"How is it possible, we haven't seen each other, and I'm very optimistic about him, I also posted an article to support him before, hehe"

"Uh... I've seen that article, and it's getting a lot of attention from the fans and players, but are you sure you're supporting him? Haha, let's not talk about this, let's get down to business, the game will start soon, who are you more optimistic about in this game? ”

"Of course I'm more optimistic about the Mavericks, it's the defending champion, Nowitzki conquered everyone with his performance, including me, and this is a rare example of a single-core championship in NBA history." Nick Fredale picked up the conversation and borrowed the donkey to get off the slope.

During the small talk between the two, everyone began to warm up. Chen Shu observed the ratings of the Mavericks while paddling as usual, there was an S-level player, 2 A-level players, needless to say, it must be Nowitzki. As for the A-level players, it is Marion, Carter, and the others are all B and C players.

Originally, in Chen Shu's impression, Lamar Odom must also have an A-level evaluation, because Odom played a wonderful season with the Lakers last season and won the best sixth man, but he didn't expect that only a few months later, Odom's state declined so quickly. But Chen Shu was relieved to see Odom's somewhat bloated figure and godless eyes, because too many NBA players were devoured by the glitz and drunkenness.

Another player who surprised Chen Shu was Terry, who performed well in the playoffs last season, especially against the Heat in the Finals, and played a great role in the Mavericks' eventual championship with his sharp breakthroughs and accurate outside projection in Finals Game 4 and 5. But now the evaluation is only B+. It seems that at the end of his career, every year of age has a big impact on the player.

In fact, the person Chen Shu pays the most attention to is the veteran Kidd, although he is 38 years old, he is still evaluated by B+, which is very remarkable, and what surprised Chen Shu even more is that Kidd actually has an activated skill, deep insight.

It's just that I didn't expect that Kidd not only has an activated skill, but this skill is still level 4. It's no wonder that Kidd can still stand in the league at the age of 38 and become a championship guard, and he has won the evaluation of getting older and more demonic. Kidd is physically entangled, the timing is in place, and he is very good at stealing, which is also the foundation of Kidd's fast attack, and with his unparalleled calmness and insight on the court, he will sometimes mark the opponent's offensive strong points on the court, which is amazing.

Chen Shu also has a point in his heart, and it is difficult to think that he wants to gain the upper hand in the confrontation with Kidd.

"Ding, post regular missions: help the team win, complete reward: 500 points."

"Ding, release a random task: Old Demon Kidd, mission requirements, successfully defend Kidd, complete 1 steal Kidd, and the task rewards 1 attribute point."

"Ding, release a random task: demigod and demigod, task requirements, the host dunks in this game exceed Carter, and the task rewards 1 attribute point."

"Ding, release a random task: Golden Rooster Independent, mission requirements, face Nowitzki's defense in this game, and imitate Golden Rooster to complete a shot independently, and the task rewards 1 attribute point."

After listening to the task of the system, Chen Shu almost spurted out a mouthful of old blood, what is this? It's just a matter of stealing Kidd, which is a bit difficult, but it can be achieved. But more dunks than Carter... Isn't this one playing with him? Chen Shu also completed a total of one dunk in the official game. There is also the imitation of the golden rooster independence. He's a point guard, isn't it uncomfortable to play this set? How can there be a refreshing pulling.

Before Chen Shu had time to check the skills of the big demon Novisky, the referee urged the players from both sides to enter, and the game officially began, Suns: Chen Shu, Brown, Dudley, Morris, Gortat. Mavericks: Kidd, Carter, Marion, Nowitzki, Brandon Haywood.

"Wow, the aging of the Mavericks is really serious, the starting five: Kidd is 38 years old, Marion is 33 years old, Nowitzki is 33 years old, Carter is 34 years old, Heywood is 32 years old, the average age of the starters is 34 years old, my God, I have to admire the Mavericks with a lineup similar to the current one, and they actually defeated the Heat team in the Finals"

"Ah, yes, look at the Suns' starters, the age of the draw is only 24 years old, and the average age difference between the two teams is 10 years!!"

When the two commentators discussed the ages of the two teams, Gortat finally won the jump ball once, you must know that since Chen Shu joined the Suns, Gortat has not won the jump ball.

"Well done, Gortat, guys, I'll fight one!" Chen Shu received the pass and shouted loudly to Gortat, and at the same time, he also lifted his momentum. Because as soon as he stood on the court, Chen Shu felt that the atmosphere was wrong, and he faintly felt the pressure brought to them by the Mavericks' starting lineup, and the championship team was different!

In Chen Shu's shouting, everyone on the Suns team also reacted, lifted their spirits, and launched an attack. Chen Shu began to accelerate after half the court with the ball, looking at Kidd in a defensive posture on the 3-point line, Chen Shu did not choose to get close, because he knew Kidd's strength, so he chose to change directly to the area away from Kidd's defense on the way, and used the joint defensive gap between Kidd and Carter to break through.

Because the Mavericks used a joint defense strategy, Chen Shu, who broke through, did not have a good chance, because the long-handed monster Marion was rushed head-on, and Chen Shu, who originally wanted to take the lead, had to give up the plan to force the shot, because the long-handed forward who became famous in the Suns had a very good defense.

Now that Marion left the area of his joint defense, Chen Shu decisively passed the ball to Dudley, Dudley received the ball a little far, it should be that he didn't feel very good, so he took a big step forward, and this big step also happened to give the Mavericks a chance to make up for the defense, and center Heywood saved and interfered with the shooting Dudley's shot.

Dudley missed a 2-pointer with interference, and Nowitzki, who was in position, grabbed a defensive rebound. To say that this ball can actually continue to go inside to Gortat, but the Mavericks' joint defense system is very complete, the passing opportunity is fleeting, and if you want to pass the ball, you will only be stealed by the opponent, and it is too difficult to respond to Dudley's level.