Chapter 722: "Junk Dogs" Eat
"The opponent only played a double overtime yesterday, so there's nothing to say! Go on the field and use your energy to defeat them! On the defensive end, what about adding more physical confrontations, what about being number one in the league? Let's pick the first place off! ”
Before the start of the game, McHale did not set up any special tactics, but aroused the desire of the players to win.
It can be seen that after a full eight days of rest, the players of the Rockets are very excited. Now that it is difficult to encounter a strong enemy with "residual blood", the rocket will naturally not let go easily.
If they can win against the Dallas Mavericks, the Rockets players will surely be cheered up for a long time. This is enough to show that they are indeed a first-class team in the West.
But when the players of the Rockets all went on the court to warm up, they found that all the Mavericks had come up to warm up for a long time.
Although the Mavericks only played a double-overtime game yesterday, they were still unambiguous today. Everyone was very well prepared, because today, each of them was the key to victory!
"Remember, your job is to glue everyone together. On the field, you have to conserve your energy in this way. If you play like you did yesterday against Westbrook, you won't be able to last the whole game. Play everyone's role so that the Rockets can't find a defensive center of gravity. Before the start of the game, Carlisle was still exchanging competition strategies with Yiyang. It can be seen that Carlisle very much does not want to lose to the Rockets. Any team that could threaten the Mavericks' playoff progression, Carlisle doesn't want to lose.
In the regular season, you must not expose too many shortcomings to others. Still, maybe Carlisle overestimated McHale......
"It's like...... Like last season after I cracked my ribs? Yiyang remembered the game when he broke the record for the highest single-game assist in the finals of "Magic" Johnson.
In that game, Yiyang played very easily, because he only used to command many things, and he didn't have to do it himself.
"Pretty much, but maybe a little harder. Because today, you're going to have to play with a bench for a long time. ”
Yiyang nodded thoughtfully, and then the referee signaled that the starters of both sides were ready to go on the field.
Before the game began, TNT TV reporters interviewed McHale from the sidelines. Although the game hasn't started yet, the former Celtics legend seems to be getting his hands dirty.
"Coach Mike Hale, we all know that the Mavericks just played a very tough game in Oklahoma yesterday. So today, will you use this to crush your opponent? ”
McHale stared at the camera with a grin, as if he had a win. "The Dallas Mavericks have had a great season but this is the NBA, and there is a winner and a loser every day. I think today, we'll be the winners! So my answer is yes, we're going to use that to crush the Mavericks! ”
McHale finished speaking, and turned away in style. He's probably the most confident and dashing coach this season before the Mavericks game.
"Ho, it looks like Coach McHale is on the verge of winning." Barkley sneered twice, if it weren't for the fact that the live broadcast had started now, he was just about to say: that bitch idiot would lose so much that he didn't have any pants left!
Luckily, Barkley kept his mouth in check. Otherwise, today, the most famous star is him.
On the field, players from both sides were ready. Blue-collar center Joey, who has been absent from the NBA for four years. Dorsey was eager to take the plunge, as if he could compete for a basketball from the top of Gobert's head at just 2.03 meters.
Joey. Dorsey has been playing in the Europa League since leaving the Raptors in the 10-11 season. Because this gentleman looks like Howard and his playing style is also very rough, he has won the reputation of "European Warcraft".
Now that Howard is injured, the Rockets have really signed this "European Warcraft". In the 08-10 season, Dorsey played for the Rockets. But a lot of the time, this guy is messing around with the Rockets' development league teams. In the two seasons combined, he played only 10 games for the Rockets.
Now that he has been reused and has been given a starting opportunity, Dorsey is naturally reluctant to let it slip away.
Anyway, McHale also said that the other party is overdrawn, and the European big man Dorsey, who is overdrawn, has seen a lot, and he is the master who can't jump. This time, he wants to let Gobert take a good look at his strength!
After the referee blew the whistle, the ball was thrown into the air. Dorsey struggled to leap, but found himself completely unable to reach Gobert's heights. Gobert just jumped casually and put the rebound in Yiyang's hands.
The word self-inflicted humiliation is simply too appropriate for Dorsey just now. This guy is like being afraid that others won't know that he is only 2.03 meters.
Yiyang received the basketball just after half court, and Beverley, who is always full of passion, pressed up! From the first second of the game, he fought fiercely with Yiyang, and Beverly still didn't believe that the Chinese couldn't die!
Beverley is indeed very difficult, in Yiyang's opinion, in the position of No. 1, in addition to Chris. Paul, maybe Beverley's defense is the toughest. Westbrook is physically strong, but the guy prefers to be tough on the offensive end.
Beverley's nickname "Junk Dog" speaks volumes about the characteristics of his play on the court. The term "garbage dog" is not a derogatory term in the United States. "Junk Dog" represents a tenacious, unyielding, unstoppable weed-like character, and these are exactly the characteristics of Beverley when he plays on the court.
Beverley's tough defence did put a lot of pressure on Yiyang, who could now take a step back, open up space, and use his superb dribbling skills and unmatched speed to get past Beverley.
But he couldn't do that today, if he played like this from the beginning, Yiyang wouldn't be able to hold on to four quarters. Yesterday's showdown, Yiyang fought like this. He couldn't do the same thing two days in a row.
So, instead of continuing to wrestle with Beverley, Yiyang passed the ball to Wade.
The impact of physical fitness on Wade is even greater, and Wade's knees are now sore even if he doesn't move. "The Flash" didn't make a rash move, but hoisted the ball to Nowitzki.
Nowitzki's opponent is the Lithuanian big man Motai Yunas, who has always had high hopes from the Rockets. Don't look at Motel's soft style, but his tonnage is there. Dirk wants to eat forcibly when he is not in good physical condition, which is certainly unrealistic.
After turning around, the basketball hit Yiyang's hand again, and he wanted to reorganize the attack.
As soon as he caught the ball, Beverley opened his teeth and claws to stick it up. But this time, Yiyang did not sit still. With a slight acceleration, he swept past Beverly, who had no reservations!
As soon as they saw Yiyang break through, everyone on the Rocket team became nervous and hurriedly contracted the restricted area.
Yiyang's eyes were fixed on the basket, but his hand hit the ground and passed to the side. It turned out that Wade had already taken advantage of Harden's attention when he was attracted to Yiyang.
Wade didn't know what Harden's kid was thinking when he was defending, but he was thinking about everything but defense. Cut in easily, catch the basketball, Wade throws a shot.
It didn't take much effort for the Mavericks to complete their first offense!
"Look, even though it was a tough fight yesterday, the Dallas Mavericks aren't going to rest on their laurels. McHale says the Rockets can easily take out the Mavericks? I'm looking forward to seeing how the Rockets are going to do that! Barkley applauded, and the tacit understanding between Yiyang and Wade was seamless.
But the Mavericks' huge physical consumption is indeed evident on the defensive end.
Beverley, the winner of this year's All-Star Skills Challenge, has shown his speed from the start.
He borrowed Motai's cover to kill the inside, and because he was afraid that Motai would shoot a three-pointer, Dirk did not follow Beverley, but chose to stay with the Lithuanian.
Seeing this, Gobert had to lean in Beverley's direction. But he had just moved sideways when Beverley passed!
Beverley's target is none other than Dorsey, who is officially known as the "European Warcraft"!
Although Dorsey is too short, his explosiveness is really outstanding, and he is an out-and-out "jumping man".
Without Gobert marking, Dorsey slammed the dunk directly under the basket! It seems, Dwight. Howard seems to be on the court at all!
'Nice assist, Dorsey is a perfect replacement. Kenny. Smith applauded, and Dorsey's dunk was full of power, and it was indeed a bit of Howard's shadow.
McHale also waved his arms exaggeratedly, looking very excited.
"Just hit it like that! They'll be lying down right away! After the celebration, McHale didn't forget to shout on the sidelines.
"Tsk, McHale is so arrogant." On the other side of the pitch, Darrell. Armstrong couldn't stand it anymore.
"He's not the key, Darrell. The key is the one who has the ball now. Carlisle didn't even look at McHale, and now his attention is all on Yiyang!
Yiyang slowed down his pace outside the three-point line and directed his teammates to run. But Beverly doesn't care about you, he didn't give Yiyang any space, and put it on again!
Beverley's hands kept digging, but the basketball was very obedient and let Yiyang "call". He let the basketball go wherever it goes. In this way, every steal by Beverley can only end in a save.
Beverly's center of gravity is particularly forward, and almost the whole person is about to press on Yiyang. The "garbage dog" dared to do this, and it was also the fate of Yiyang's lack of physical acceleration.
Yiyang smiled, so arrogant, if I don't teach you a lesson, you don't know how to converge!
Although in today's game, physical energy is very precious to the Mavericks. But that doesn't mean there's no physical strength at all!
Yiyang waved his hand secretly, motioning for everyone to pull away. Yiyang suddenly retreated, and Beverley, who was completely pressed on Yiyang's body, stumbled forward because he lost his support point!
Taking this opportunity, Yiyang's burst accelerated and broke through to Beverley's right.
Beverly isn't that easy to shake off, and the nickname "Junk Dog" isn't for nothing.
He immediately posted back, wanting to overtake Yiyang to block the opponent's attack. However, Yiyang, who was advancing at high speed, suddenly pulled back from his crotch! Beverly followed a sudden brake, but his feet slipped and he fell and!
"It's down!" Barkley pointed to the court and yelled, and at the same time, all the Mavericks fans in the stands stood up!
Beverly hurriedly stood up, but to no avail. Yiyang didn't shoot directly after Beverley fell to the ground, but walked past Beverley who was lying on the ground, and leisurely wiped the board and threw it.
After scoring the goal, Yiyang also looked relaxed. It looks as if it was the Mavericks and not the Rockets who had a break for 8 days!
The picture of Yiyang playing Beverly set the entire arena on fire. Seeing Beverley coming with the ball, the corners of Yiyang's mouth turned up slightly.
Even if I'm not at my best, do you think that a little bit of toughness can stop me? Make your spring and autumn dreams!