With only one round into the second quarter, Lillard felt like he was catching a little. The thrill of smooth offense at the beginning has now disappeared without a trace, and seeing Yiyang waiting on the other side with his arms outstretched, Lillard's heart inexplicably increased in pressure.

What's going on? Is his offense getting worse, or is Yiyang's defense getting better? Even if Yiyang's defense has improved, how can he complete the transformation with just one intersection?

Lillard didn't know that what Yiyang had changed was not his ability, but his attitude.

With a mind full of questions, Lillard led another offense for the Trail Blazers. This time, Yiyang didn't entangle with Lillard near the halfway line, but let him go outside the three-point line.

Guard Zero still wanted to attack, and he was not willing to let his scoring momentum be interrupted like this. But Lillard also knows very well that trying to force Yiyang now is tantamount to suicide. So, he needs some support from his team-mates.

Lillard made a few gestures, and Aldridge understood and gave up his key position and ran to the vicinity of the three-point line to set up a pick-and-roll for Lillard.

Lillard and Aldridge's pick-and-rolls are just as dangerous as Yiyang's and Nowitzki's pick-and-rolls.

If the big man doesn't get around the outside of the pick-and-roll in time, his speed will make it easy to hit the basket. But if you fill the perimeter, the pick-and-roll with the projection ability will get another opportunity in the high post.

But Yiyang did not leave this dilemma to Nowitzki to deal with, because at the moment when Lillard broke through with a pick-and-roll, Yiyang "slided" past Aldridge like a "loach" with slippery skin, and quickly made up for it in front of Lillard!

"Damn it!" Lillard didn't expect Yiyang to get rid of the pick-and-roll so quickly and pounce again, he had to be forced to slow down, and this time the offense was in vain.

As soon as Lillard slowed down, Yiyang immediately stuck to it mercilessly. The point guard inexplicably stopped the ball in the middle of the offense, which was a fatal mistake.

Yiyang's pressing made Lillard barely hold the ball steady, let alone shoot and score. Finally, in the cracks, Lillard caught a glimpse of Batum, and then he sent the ball to his teammates without danger.

Batum received the ball and broke through to the basket, but his French compatriot Gobert did not give face to his seniors.

Under Gobert's interference, Batum's layup went directly to the "bridge", and the basketball didn't even touch the frame.

The Mavericks had just grabbed the rebound, and the Trail Blazers guys were running back like crazy, like their homes were on fire. This is the deterrent effect that Yiyang brings to the opponent, you can choose not to run, but if you slowly return to the defense, Yiyang's assault will definitely make you lose points.

The Trail Blazers players are rushing back to their own half, and even Lopez, the big center, has to run with him, without privilege. I have to admit that Stotts' team is indeed very disciplined. After all, he is also the coach of the Maverick Department going out, and he still has a very good set of leading troops.

However, Yiyang has almost gone through half of the field. This is in stark contrast to the picture of the Trail Blazers players nervously returning to the defense just now. One side is in a hurry, and the other side is strolling around.

Yiyang has established his style of play today, he doesn't want to spend too much effort on the offensive end, and Yiyang has already enjoyed attacking in the first quarter of the game. Therefore, the performance of running wildly with the ball and passing several people and then flying and dunking may not be able to be seen by fans today.

Lillard's eyes were full of doubt, what the hell is this guy trying to do?

As soon as Yiyang's toes touched the three-point line, he handed the ball to Nowitzki. At the same time, Yiyang ran to the right side of the court, and Lillard tried to keep up, but was blocked by Gobert, who suddenly crossed out.

Blocking off the ball, Yiyang got a chance to shoot, and Nowitzki hit the ball back to Yiyang at the right time. No way, Robin. Lopez can only make up in front of Yiyang.

In the face of Robin's supplemental defense, Yiyang didn't even jump, so he threw the ball on top of Robin's head very casually.

Lopez secretly screamed in his heart and hurriedly turned around. Sure enough, Gobert had already jumped up and caught the basketball in the air. Once Robin makes up for Yiyang, Gobert will have a chance. The French were clever enough to cut in quickly, and an aerial relay was formed.

Gobert smashed the dunk so hard that it seemed to shake the entire U.S. Route Center arena. Don't look at his thin body, but the sense of power when he dunks is no worse than that of muscular men.

Yiyang's leisurely offense doesn't make the game boring at all, and you can continue the wonderful offense without having to shoot yourself, this is the top point guard!

"Aren't you going to go head-to-head with Damien?" Although Gobert's dunk was very beautiful, Drexler was still a little disappointed. What he wanted to see was the hearty guard attack in the first eight minutes of the first quarter.

"He's also a pragmatist, and he doesn't think about personal points in order to win." Miller knows Yiyang better, and if he only attacks for the sake of scoring, then Anthony won't be the scoring champion last season.

However, it is precisely because of Yiyang's excellent overall vision that the Mavericks, who were "old, weak, sick and disabled" last season, miraculously reached the Western Conference Finals.

The point difference returned to 6 points, and Yiyang regained the initiative with little effort on the offensive end.

And once he goes on defense, Yiyang's leisurely stroll will disappear completely. His eyes were fixed on Lillard, his brow furrowed. Smart people always know where to exert their strength.

"Damien. Lillard continued to change hands under his crotch, and he accelerated towards Yi's left, but also followed closely and forced Lillard to stop. Damien immediately changed hands behind his back, and God, as if he could predict the future, he stopped Damien again by moving sideways in advance. Lillard had to step back from beyond the three-point line to make room for himself to break through. But he also stuck it on it, not giving Damien a chance at all! Just by looking at the footage to explain the words, Drexler seemed to feel the suffocating feeling. You can see how tightly guarded Lillard is.

After seven or eight seconds on the outside, Lillard was stunned that he didn't get any space! In desperation, Defender Zero had no choice but to pass the ball again.

"Are you going to lock me up with defense?" After Lillard passed the ball out, he finally had time to say a word to Yiyang.

But Yiyang didn't answer, just stared at his opponent. This guy is fully engaged in the game.

In the first quarter of the game, Lillard's opening man-to-man dunk stimulated Yiyang's offensive nerves. But from now on, Lillard will face Yiyang's calm and unwavering defense!

It's not for nothing why Yiyang was named to the best defensive team ahead of Paul last year.

The Trail Blazers' offense lost Lillard, not that it was completely paralyzed, but it was indeed a loss of power.

Batum passed several balls to Aldridge, but Aldridge is a player who is extremely demanding on his shots. As long as the receiving position is not satisfactory, Ade will not attack easily.

So, the 24-second offensive time was in the final five seconds of passing back and forth between Batum and Aldridge.

Eventually, the basketball was beaten to Wesley. In the hands of Matthews, but Matthews' three-pointer in the bottom corner was taken by Toney. Allen was so distracted that he barely even touched the basket.

The Trail Blazers' offense missed again, and Stotts on the sidelines were already getting nervous.

After the shot, the Trail Blazers players went on another run. And what about Yiyang? He still walked in the park as if he were walking in the park, and only after his teammates were in position did he take a symbolic trot of a few steps.

Does Yiyang still pass the ball? The answer is yes. handed the ball to Iguodala, and Yiyang himself flashed aside, quite a bit from the other side to watch the fire. After all, it is impossible for the Mavericks to handle every round of offense with Yiyang himself.

Iguodala and Tony. Aaron played a few small areas of cooperation, but nothing worked. Just when Lillard had already relaxed his vigilance against Yiyang, Yiyang suddenly started and ran from the right corner to the front of the basket outside the three-point line!

"Cunning fox!" Lillard scolded and hurriedly followed. Unexpectedly, this Chinese, who has always been positive, has now learned to "play dead".

Yiyang was in place, and Iguodala's pass was just delivered. Yiyang took a step back, ready to shoot directly. Lillard didn't think much about it, this time he had to let Yiyang taste his defensive power!

But when Lillard stretched out his arms and flew into the air, Yiyang did not jump and shoot, but broke through from Lillard, who was in the air! Outside the three-point line, step back to worship the Buddha, Yiyang's signature feint!

Did you think that Yiyang would completely give up attacking after defending with all his might? No, he just found a balance in the middle.

Breaking through Lillard, Yiyang made a pull-up jump shot behind the free throw line. The basketball rolled up the net, and Yiyang used one-third of Lillard's strength to complete the scoring task that he couldn't complete with all his desperate efforts.

8 points apart, which makes Terry. Stotts was very upset. But the second quarter had just begun, and he decided to wait and see. Maybe the players will adjust themselves?

The former Carlisle assistant walked to the sidelines and gestured to the players. Lillard is in such hot form today that he can't be locked up by Yiyang's defense so easily. Cover, Stotts let Aldridge and Robin. Lopez sets up cover for Lillard.

Yiyang doesn't give a chance, they create their own opportunities.

Now, Lillard finally doesn't have to face Yiyang's terrifying defense alone.

Aldridge and Robin. Lopez is already preparing at the designated position, just waiting for Lillard to break through!

Lillard paused with the ball after coming to the three-point line, as if he was about to slowly organize the offense. His body was facing to the right, but without warning he suddenly shifted to the left and accelerated.

Yiyang, who was preoccupied, immediately followed, but Aldridge's first block greatly delayed Yiyang's follow.

However, Yiyang still got rid of it quickly, and was not thrown too far by Lillard, and he continued to chase back. Seeing that it is going to be re-blocked to Lillard, Robin. Lopez's second block is up!

Two layered covers in a row, which is enough for Lillard to shake off any tough opponent! The tacit understanding between the Trail Blazers' starting five tigers is still very good.

Sure enough, bypass Robin. After Lopez, Lillard felt like he was suddenly lighter! This is the first time since the first few minutes of the second quarter that Lillard has gotten rid of Yiyang's entanglement!

At this point, Nowitzki had been pulled to the middle distance by Aldridge, and Gobert had been pulled into the middle distance by Robin. Lopez fished out the three-second zone. Lillard sped up to the basket, and he wanted to vent all his grievances with a dunk!

"Damien. Lillard had his best offensive opportunity since the second quarter of the game, and he finally broke his dominance on the defensive end! Drexler felt as if he was relieved, and Yiyang's suffocating defense made everyone watching the game uncomfortable.

Lillard lifted the basketball with one hand and jumped, the basket getting closer and closer to his eyes. Just as he was about to swing his arm and smash the ball into the basket, Yiyang rushed from the diagonal stab!

Lillard slammed the frame with his palm, and the basket made a shocking noise! But what about basketball!? Basketball has long been pressed to the rebound by Yiyang!

"Pegboard hat! Hahahaha, after going around in a circle, Damien still didn't escape Yi's magic grasp in the end! "Reggie. Miller jumped to his feet with excitement and joined the surrounding fans in applauding Yiyang.

Miller is not Barkley, and he is by no means a fan of Yiyang. It's just that the cap is so wonderful that Reggie. Miller couldn't help but want to cheer for Yiyang.

Drexler's eyes widened, watching Yiyang complete this kind of flying on the spot, which was countless times more shocking than watching it on TV! This Chinese is really incredible!

Lillard gasped and looked back at Yiyang in surprise, Yiyang didn't have time to show off in front of Lillard after he landed. At this time, he seemed to be a quarterback on the football field, and a powerful long pass was thrown into the basketball and thrown to the front court.

The camera follows the basketball as it moves quickly, and that's when it becomes clear that Iguodala has run to the front at some point. There is not a single defender within three meters of him!

Yiyang's long pass was so fast and accurate that Iguodala didn't even have to jump, he just needed to raise his arms to catch the basketball just right.

With such a subtle assist from Yiyang, Iguodala naturally won't waste it. The Mavericks' No. 2 scorer leaps up from inside the free throw line, puts the ball behind his head with both hands, and slams it into the box!

Accompanied by the "wail" of the basket, the referee's hurried whistle sounded. Lillard didn't score a point in three minutes, and the 10-point difference forced Stotts to use up the timeout early.

Lillard gasped and walked off the court in embarrassment. What about Yiyang? He still looked at ease and sat back on the bench with a blank face.

It's hard for Lillard to restrain Yiyang, but vice versa, and Lillard may never bring it up in front of the media again.

Because Yiyang wants to limit Lillard's play, it's really not difficult.

This high-profile point guard battle may end in advance under Yiyang's "unkind" defense.