The stadium was in chaos, and the noisy shouts of the fans in the stands added to the chaotic atmosphere.

The takedown is nothing to a "repeat offender" like Artest, who spreads out his hand at the referee, as if to say that I am just a regular defensive move. In Artest's eyes, a takedown is as common as saying hello to each other.

Artest's innocent expression, if it wasn't for the action just now was too big, maybe the referee would have believed his nonsense.

But it was obvious that the referee on duty didn't intend to let Artest go like this, he was about to give the Lakers a first-degree malicious foul foul, but the gesture was just halfway through, and the referee suddenly stopped his movements and ran towards Artest with frightened eyes!

At the same time, several Mavericks players and Lakers players in golden jerseys began to pounce on the bewildered-looking Lakers titan . Artest noticed that people seemed to be looking behind him, so he subconsciously turned his head away. It's okay not to turn his head, but when he turned his head, Artest saw a powerful fist suddenly hit his eyes!

Sweat dripped down Artest's cheeks on the wooden floor, this was not Artest's tired sweat, but a cold sweat that was scared!

At this moment, Yiyang's fist was only a millimeter away from Artest's nose. This "beast" that had just flaunted its might remained motionless, and he could even clearly see the clear lines on Yiyang's fist. The fist just stopped, in front of his eyes.

After looking closely, Artest realized that Terry's guy was pulling Yiyang's arm, so he didn't let the fist hit him. If Terry had been too late, Artest's face would have caught the punch "all"! Although Artest is not afraid of fighting, he also knows that if this punch really hits him, then his "handsome" face will be completely blooming!

"Are you crazy!?" Seeing that Yiyang still refused to give up, Terry shouted in the rookie's ear.

At the same time, players from both sides and the referee on duty had already gathered around, and the chaos of the scene escalated again.

The Mavericks players gathered around, intending to ask the referee and Artest for an explanation. The players of the Lakers team were also quick to move, and hurriedly pulled Artest away from the stunned Artest. They all know that Artest has a bad temper and can fight with others over a small matter. The Lakers players don't want the Staples Center to become the next Auburn Hills Palace Stadium.

Artest is a little rude, but he is still very important to the Lakers on the court. Artest, who reacted from the sudden incident just now and scolded Yiyang, was surrounded by the Lakers players in the middle, separating those angry Mavericks players. The scene was chaotic, and the referee had to blow the whistle in his mouth again and again to remind the players to calm down.

Of course, Yiyang was naturally pulled to the outermost part of the crowd by Terry. This guy doesn't show a very angry expression, and his cold look will make you think that all this has nothing to do with him. But in fact, he is one of the protagonists of this conflict.

Yiyang won't put his anger on his face, and he won't spew trash talk under the protection of his teammates like Artest. But this guy's fists are never soft!

Malicious fouls, this is the bottom line that Yiyang can endure. Artest's hug and fall was obviously beyond Yiyang's range of patience.

"Stinky boy, if you hit him with that punch just now, then you don't have to fight this fight!" Terry was still yelling in Yiyang's ear, remembering that moment when Terry was still in shock. If he takes a step slowly, God knows what kind of punishment Yiyang will receive. Maybe when the time comes, it won't be as simple as a one-game ban.

Thanks to the efforts of the referees, the players on both sides finally dispersed and did not continue to entangle. Kobe Bryant played a good role in this, and he was kind enough to persuade Nowitzki and others to leave, because he knew that it was indeed Artest's fault, and the Lakers were at a loss. But at the same time, Kobe Bryant was also sheltering his teammates and did not abandon him easily.

One by one, the reporters raised their cameras, and the sound of the shutter "clicked" non-stop. Where are the players who are shouting on the field now, in the eyes of reporters, they are clearly green bills.

Seeing that the situation on the field was under control, the referee also made his own verdict. A first-degree malicious foul would not only have earned Artest a league penalty after the game, but also given the Mavericks a chance to make two free throws.

In order to calm the atmosphere of the scene, the picture of Yiyang shaking Fischer during the high-speed advancement was also played back on the big screen at the scene, so that fans and players could try to refocus on the basketball as much as possible. It's just that I pity the "old fish", and his face is full of black lines throughout the whole process.

Nowitzki, of course, was still unhappy with the decision. He felt that Artest should be directly adjudged as a second-degree malicious foul and ejected from the game.

"For God's sake, George, if it weren't for my teammates being strong, that foul would have hurt someone!" The German is still pestering around the referee.

"I know it's a bad foul, but it's not easy to balance the game. I've made the decision Dirk, spread out! "The referee doesn't care how great the player he talks to, he has to be tough to control the game.

Carlisle was afraid that Yiyang's mood had not stabilized, so the two free throws were handed over to Terry, who had just been the calmest.

John Terry hit two free throws to narrow the gap to just three points. And the Mavericks still have one more offensive chance to throw the ball, which also means that they will have a good chance to tie the score in one fell swoop!

Just when the referee urged the Mavericks players to send the sideline ball, Kobe Bryant pulled Artest aside and whispered a few words, and the fierce "beast" just nodded again and again, as if he was a docile kitten.

Nowitzki also pulled Yiyang to his side and whispered a few words, Yiyang didn't have Artest's rich expression, just crossed his waist and listened quietly.

Both team leaders said the same thing, nothing more than to remind their teammates to focus on basketball and stop causing trouble.

Artest is a fierce flanker defender, and his murderous touch may be helpful to the defence. But Yiyang is a point guard who controls the direction of the team. If he's not calm, it's going to be a tricky one for the Mavericks.

When the Mavericks were about to serve, Kobe Bryant looked up at Yiyang. All of this started with Yiyang sealing himself. That rookie actually really defended himself in the "next round"!

This time, Bryant couldn't laugh anymore.

Marion sent the ball out of the sideline, and Yiyang controlled the ball two steps from the three-point line. Looks like everything is back to normal.

But people seem to have forgotten one of the characteristics of this guy Yiyang, he has debts to pay! A first-degree malicious foul obviously cannot repay the damage to Yiyang caused by the fall. But now Yiyang will not speak with his fists, but the basketball in his own hands.

Seeing Nowitzki get rid of Gasol out of the three-point line, Yiyang did not hesitate and immediately played the ball.

The German just wanted to shoot after receiving the ball, but found that the fierce Artest was making up for it.

Artest supplemented Nowitzki, so naturally Kobe Bryant was going to block Marion. Kobe Bryant sealed Marion, and Fischer immediately left Yiyang, who was far away from the three-point line, and made up for it in front of Terry nearby. Gasol, on the other hand, stretched out his arms across the three-point line, and he came to defend Yiyang!

Contrary to Nowitzki's sluggish form, the Spanish Tower was very excited to play today. His tight defense was also one of the reasons for Nowitzki's poor performance.

Although it is misplaced, Gasol, who is in good shape, is not so easy to deal with.

Nowitzki saw that there was no chance and passed the ball to Terry, and Yiyang was temporarily on the weak side and temporarily disappeared from the Lakers' list of key defenses.

Just when the focus was on Fischer and Terry, Yiyang suddenly started to run. With his blistering speed and agile body, he easily shook off Gasol's followers.

Terry forced his way along the baseline and looked like he was going to single Fischer. In fact, it was he who saw Yiyang's running position and was attracting defense for his teammates.

Seeing that Yiyang was about to go out of the three-point line, the Lakers' defense began to shrink. Terry didn't wait any longer, he suddenly stopped the pass and hit the ball out again.

"What are you doing!? Outside the three-point line, outside the three-point line! Kobe Bryant pushed Artest hard, and Artest realized that Yiyang had already got an empty three-point opportunity! And at this moment, Artest is the closest player to Yiyang, and he has the obligation to make up for Gasol!

This guy hurriedly bared his teeth and pounced, if it was an ordinary rookie, he might have been frightened by Artest's appearance.

But Yiyang is different, he is Nowitzki's hand-picked successor!

Yiyang jumped up, not caring about the pretending to be fierce Atai. He recalls the night he lost to the Grizzlies, and after the game, he made one three-pointer after another from beyond the three-point line.

The No. 1 defender calmly shot, and Artest's defense was still a step slower. Yiyang felt as if time had slowed down, and the surroundings had become unusually quiet, as if there was no sound.

Until I saw the basketball fall into the net and rub against the net with that crisp sound.

"Brush."

"The second three-pointer of the night, the ball went in, beautiful! He was so good that he helped the Mavericks equalize before the end of the first quarter! Van Gundy yelled so excitedly that many Lakers fans even gave him strange looks.

Artest shook his head unwillingly, and in the end he was still scored by the rookie.

And Yiyang, this guy didn't do any celebratory actions. He just immediately turned around and ran back to his own half, ready to defend.

A rock-shattering adventure, an elegant and beautiful pass, and finally, that three-point shot straight to the heart of the Lakers. Yiyang's series of excellent performances wiped out the Lakers' lead.

Kobe rubbed his hands, and his expression was more serious than before. It seems that against that rookie, you can't just have the mentality of having fun. Regarding Yiyang's price code, maybe Carlisle is not joking!

Artest's takedown couldn't stop Yiyang, and Kobe's breakthrough couldn't stop Yiyang. Unless he is killed by means of basketball, Yiyang will never stop.

Phil. Jackson was already standing on the sidelines with his hands folded at this time, because he could no longer sit comfortably on the bench and "watch the fire from the other side".

In the following game, Kobe Bryant, who got serious, played very well, allowing the Lakers to regain a slight lead.

And under the leadership of Yiyang, the Mavericks were not thrown away again. Although they couldn't take the lead, they also forced the defending champions into a rather embarrassing position.

At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers walked off the court with a lead as they wished. At 28-31, the defending champions led by 3 points.

But it is clear that the 3-point advantage is not the result that Kobe Bryant and the "Zen Master" want.

Now everyone knows that the Mavericks won't be so easily beaten today. Although it is true that Nowitzki's form is still low, if he can't handle the show, the defending champion is not completely sure.

At this time, on the Mavericks' bench, Carlisle beckoned Yiyang and Kidd.

"Jason, you can get back on the pitch and organise the team's offense. ......" Carlisle looked into Yiyang's eyes, a little worried at first, but immediately regained his composure.

"You play the No. 2 position, if you run into Kobe, don't be afraid, continue to play as usual!"

Nowitzki is right, Yiyang and Kobe Bryant will inevitably have this battle!