Chapter 103: Top Strength
After the game, the mess of the dressing room and the luxury that the fans imagined were completely untouched. Jerseys, basketball shoes, socks, and all sorts of stuff scattered all over the place will definitely disgust everyone.
But this locker room is not a "view" at all, nor is there any "view", and the women's basketball players who have just showered out are much better looking than the shirtless men.
Valentina. Wrapped in a bathrobe, Vignari was taking her civilian clothes out of her locker. Tonight, Lazio once again suffered a big defeat at home, while Valentina also had excellent statistics of 13 points and seven assists. Naturally, you can't compare the data of the Italian Women's Basketball League to the NBA, 13 points and 7 assists, which is indeed a very beautiful statistic in the women's league.
After tonight's victory, the women's basketball players did not have a game to play for the next four consecutive days. Therefore, Valentina's teammates also began to invite everywhere. I want to take advantage of the free time of these few days to relax and relax.
"Hey, Vig, let's go shopping tomorrow afternoon after training. In the evening, you can also eat at the French restaurant by the river. I love the foie gras there. One of Vignary's teammates approached and extended an invitation to the team's main man.
"I'm going to go to bed early tomorrow night, so go ahead." The playful Vignari was uncharacteristically rejected and refused.
"Sleep? So what are you going to do in the middle of the night, dating a man? The teammate joked.
"I go to bed early at night and wake up in the early hours of the morning to watch live NBA games. Tomorrow, there is an important game that is definitely not to be missed! "In Italy, NBA live broadcasts usually start early in the morning. Because Italy is 6 hours faster than the United States, the prime time on the American side is already the early morning on the Italian side.
"Oh, so it's a date! If I'm not mistaken, it must be a Mavericks game. Vignary's teammates raised an eyebrow at her.
"That's right, Mavericks game." Vignari said, taking off the towel she was wrapping around her. Her model-like figure made all her teammates look at her with envy. The girl was happily humming a little song with a faint smile on her face.
Tomorrow morning, see you or leave......
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"How's the preparation for the game?" At half past seven p.m. on November 15, U.S. time, in the Dallas Mavericks' home locker room, at the U.S. Route Center arena. Yiyang is talking to his mentor, the young marshal Brad. Stevens was on the phone.
"All is OK, the game is about to start." Yiyang's calm tone calmed Stevens' mood a lot.
Listen, you must not be prestigious in Paul's presence. This guy's steals are a must, and if you're careless, the basketball will get out of control! Stevens held the phone as if he had gone back a year ago.
"I know, Coach Carlisle explained it all yesterday. Don't worry, I won't let him get away with it easily. At this time, the door to the locker room was pushed open. When the stadium staff saw that Yiyang was on the phone, they made a few gestures.
"Okay boss, let's not talk about it, the player introduction ceremony will start soon. Hey, what's going on over there with Gordon? Yiyang remembered that for Hayward, today's match against "Elvis" Gerrard. The Wallace game is also quite important.
"Everything is going well on Gordon's side, the Jazz are already taking the lead and the kid is playing well. Now, it's up to you. ”
"I'll do my best." After Yiyang finished speaking, he hung up the phone and walked quickly to the exit of the player's tunnel.
Outside the players' tunnel, the lights have dimmed. Under the roar of the live DJ and the cheers of the fans, the Mavericks' starting five tigers walked onto the court one by one to pay tribute to the fans. This player introduction ceremony, which was specially made for the live broadcast in the United States, can be said to be a good mobilization of the atmosphere of the scene.
The camera swept over the faces of the Mavericks' starting five tigers one by one, but in the end, it was fixed on Yiyang's head in training clothes.
The ESPN director immediately typed a line at the bottom of the screen, "Dallas's key to victory: Yiyang".
This young guard who did not enter the starting lineup is an important weapon for the Mavericks to stop the Hornets' winning streak today!
After the introduction ceremony, the players from both sides stood up. Yiyang looked at the No. 3 guard on the court wearing the Hornets' away blue jersey, this guy is currently the shortest person on the court. But after the game starts, he is bound to become the most terrifying existence in the audience!
At the beginning of the game, both sides played very steadily. In order to contain the Hornets' powerful offense, Carlisle deliberately put Deshawn Brown today. Williams pushed to the starting line-up while Jean Jose. Barria came on as a substitute.
The effect of Carlisle's change of formation is very obvious, although Stevens is not much of an outside defensive gate. But with his containment, the Hornets' crazy ultra-high shooting rate in the past has been contained.
Therefore, at the beginning of the game, the two sides played without any spectacle. This was definitely a big blow to Vignarie, who got up in the early morning to watch the game.
The girl yawned boredly, and her eyelids seemed to collapse. It was at this time that the passionate Italian commentary lit up Vignarie's eyes.
"The two sides fought very anxiously, Monty. Coach Williams and Rick. Coach Carlisle seems to be planning to change the situation on the pitch with substitutions! The Hornets replaced our Italian defender Marco. Belinelli, replaced by Croatian Peja. Stozavich. At this point in the game, many Italian fans sighed. Their Belinelli had a very average performance today and was replaced by Peja after only five minutes of the first quarter.
But Vignari was extremely excited, and if the Hornets made a substitution, then the Mavericks would ......
"On the Mavericks' side, they replaced Kidd and Stevens with Yi and Terry. It seems that both sides intend to work harder on the offensive end! As soon as the Italian commentator finished speaking, the electronic beep at the end of the pause sounded.
Seeing the Chinese wearing the Dallas No. 1 jersey step into the stadium, Vignarie's sleepiness was instantly swept away. Yiyang always brings surprises on the court. Vignarie stared at her with big eyes, and for her, the game had finally officially begun!
Yiyang took the baseline ball and slowly advanced while gesturing to direct his teammates to run. Paul didn't get impatient because Yiyang was a rookie, he lowered his center of gravity and opened his arms, as if waiting for the chick to throw himself into the net.
Nowitzki was originally in a good position on the inside, but due to Paul's sticky defense, Yiyang missed the best passing time. Nowitzki had no choice but to exit the three-second zone and seek a new opportunity.
Yiyang took a step back, then continued to control the ball in front of the frame. If he kept leaning sideways like this, Yiyang didn't know how many opportunities he would miss.
Generally speaking, most defenders are afraid of Yiyang's speed. When Yiyang takes a step back, they will not continue to push forward. If it is forced up, it is equivalent to giving Yiyang a chance to overtake in a straight line.
But Paul didn't play by the rules, and when Yiyang stepped back to try to get space on the dribble. Paul didn't just pounce, he pounced fiercely!
"Chance!" Seeing this, Yiyang kicked his calf, intending to break through quickly!
However, in the next second, he was greeted not by the pleasure of successfully skimming the counterpoint, but by Chris. Paul's tough block!
"Didn't work out! was also stopped by Chris! ESPN ace commentator Mike. Brin shouted passionately, Paul's ability to predict taught Yiyang, a rookie, a good lesson.
As Kidd said, Yiyang's breakthrough of relying on speed is not applicable to everyone.
After being stopped by Paul, Yiyang knew he had to get the ball out quickly. If he continues to be in control, he will occupy possession for too long, delaying the team's attack.
So, Yiyang gave the ball to Terry, who in turn hit the ball to Nowitzki. Face David. West's post, Nowitz Fund Chicken Independence Stepback jumper scored.
Although the Mavericks managed to score, Yiyang felt very uncomfortable. In this round, he was completely seen to death by Paul!
Changing to Yiyang's defense, he is also focused, and Paul's ability has already shown the tip of the iceberg in the round just now.
The No. 3 point guard had a calm expression and was not intimidated by Yiyang's height, which was a full ten centimeters taller than himself.
Paul came to Yiyang, raised his left hand, and called for the demolition.
Tyson, the "boxing champion" who used to play next to Paul, knew what Paul wanted to do, and he didn't stick to Emeka. Okafor went out, but stayed behind, ready to make up for it at any time!
Okafor's block and dismantling were in place, Paul didn't make any superfluous moves, and directly slapped the ball to the left, and successfully broke through with the block!
Yiyang immediately got rid of the entanglement with Okafor and turned around and ran wildly. And in the three-second zone, Tyson. Chandler had been prepared for a long time.
Normally, in the face of Yiyang and Chandler's front and back attacks, most players' attacks will be blocked. But Paul was by no means in the majority.
Paul stepped into the three-second zone with one foot, and under pressure from behind Yiyang, the No. 3 guard jumped on one foot.
Seeing that Paul really wanted to attack the frame by himself, Tyson. Chandler was leaping high to block his former teammate's shot.
However, Paul's soft-touch throw happened to cross the fingertips of "King of Fighters" Tyson. After that, the orange basketball immediately fell and hollowed into the net!
"Paul easily defeated Yihe Tyson, this is the level of a top point guard!" Kenny. Smith clapped his hands, and on the field, Paul proudly raised his hands in celebration of the goal. The feeling of the basketball going over the big man and then falling into the basket is what Paul enjoys the most.
A defense, an offense, Paul has explained to Yiyang what the real top is through this offensive and defensive performance.
Vignary, who was watching TV in the early morning, couldn't help but clench her fists, you must not give up, Dallas One!