The second quarter lasted just three minutes, and Terry. Stotts found out that Lillard was sweating profusely. Thanks to Yiyang's tough defense, Lillard has consumed a lot of physical energy on the offensive end. And this physical strength is not converted into scoring.

In just a few minutes, the margin was stretched to double digits. The Mavericks, under the leadership of Yiyang, are still playing smoothly, while the Trail Blazers are completely dumbfounded.

Stotts knows very well what kind of player Yiyang is, and if he is determined to lock up Lillard today, then Lillard will not be able to get the same big opportunities as he did in the first quarter.

What the Trail Blazers have to do now is shift the focus of the offense.

"LaMarcus, be more decisive! Don't hesitate, if you hesitate, the opportunity is gone. Stotts walked up to Aldridge with a tactical board, and the '06 show was a lifesaver for the Trail Blazers.

Aldridge has been pretty good so far in this game, scoring six points and keeping Nowitzki on the line. The only problem was that Aldridge's shot was not very decisive.

A lot of times it's clear that there are chances, but as long as Aldridge thinks the position is not good, even if it's an open space, he is likely to pass the ball.

It's not a day or two that Ade has this problem, but he usually plays other teams and has a Lillard impact, and it is understandable that Aldridge has a few more balls. But today, when the Trail Blazers' offense depends on him, it is obviously not possible to shoot decisively enough.

Aldridge nodded silently, he also knew that he had to shoulder a greater responsibility. He doesn't care about the Mavericks' 18-game winning streak at all, the only thing this guy cares about is whether the Trail Blazers can get out of the way.

Now that the team is down by 10 points, the only good thing is that the game is only in the second quarter, and the Trail Blazers still have time to chase the score back.

The timeout ended quickly, and when Drexler saw Lillard on the court again, the zero guard seemed to have lost the sharpness he had at the beginning. Yiyang's iron-blooded defense has already worn out that sharpness.

As the game resumed, fans in the U.S. Route Center arena chanted the word "defend" rhythmically to the beat of the drums given by the live DJ.

Yiyang, who opened his arms, and the shouts of the fans made Lillard feel pressured. This time, Lillard didn't break through with the ball again, but gave the ball to Batum early.

French forward Batum is averaging 13 points per game this season and is an indispensable and important offensive point for the Trail Blazers. In the face of this kind of guy, Iguodala naturally can't let him get the shooting space easily.

As soon as Batum turned around after he came out to receive the basketball, the strong Iguodala was already in front of him.

The Mavericks' defense is not just for Lillard, it should be said that it brings a huge sense of pressure to all outside players.

Fortunately, Aldridge was already leaning on Nowitzki to get to the position. Batum didn't have to dwell on Iguodala, he hoisted the ball into the box and he got the job done.

At this point, the Trail Blazers pulled apart, and Aldridge singled Dirk in the low post.

Ade held the ball and turned to the frame, made a few triple threat moves, and seeing Nowitzki's hesitation, Ade made a decisive shot!

Sure enough, Nowitzki's defense wasn't as fast as Ade had imagined. The basketball went over the long arm of the Germans and hollowed out into the net!

"LaMarcus. Aldridge's shot is really solid! It seems that Coach Stotts is changing a major point of attack. The moment Ade scored, Drexler waved his arm sharply. While it's a shame that we won't be able to see Yiyang and Lillard in an offensive battle again, now, as long as the Trail Blazers don't lose, the legendary guard is satisfied.

After the goal, the big man in the black No. 12 jersey didn't celebrate as exaggerated as Lillard. He just silently turned around and returned to his defensive position.

The combination of Aldridge and Lillard is a cross of ice and fire. One is calm and steady, the other is passionate. These two types of players tend to complement each other on the court, but today, Lillard accidentally went on fire.

The repeated hits on the offensive end actually affected Lillard's mood when defending. Yiyang can obviously feel that Lillard's defense of himself is not as strict as it was just now. Right now, the zero guard is in a state of frustration.

After handing the ball to Iguodala for handling, Yiyang walked unhurriedly to the bottom left corner. Nowitzki then received a basket with his back in the mid-range and looked as if he was going to play Aldridge as well.

At this moment, Yiyang, who was originally in the bottom corner, suddenly cut into the basket along the bottom line. Lillard reacted half a beat slower, and was thrown out of half a position by Yiyang.

Nowitzki understood and the timing of the pass was just right. After Yiyang received it, he didn't even have to dribble the ball, and threw it directly.

While Lillard was still bothering about his offense, Yiyang had no trouble here. As soon as the mentality collapsed, Lillard's defense also collapsed.

The 10-point gap was still the same, Stotts yelled on the sidelines, and the Trail Blazers tried a lot of offensive tactics. But in the game played by Yiyang, Iguodala and Tony. In front of the trident formed by Aaron, any tactics are in vain.

No matter how you run, how you block and dismantle. As soon as I looked up at the basketball, I could always see the "amiable" smiles of those three guys.

Aldridge became the only offensive point for the Trail Blazers, and Ard made a two-point shot, but there was no way to close the double-digit score.

Until halftime, the Trail Blazers still hadn't narrowed the margin to single digits. Aldridge scored 12 points in a single quarter, and his scoring efficiency was higher than Lillard's in the first quarter. But his excellent 18 points in the first half still couldn't get the team out of the quagmire.

When you're on the pitch and you're still on the beaten track, it's hard to keep your emotions high.

Aldridge is in such a state now, obviously he has beaten the legendary German to the letter, but the Trail Blazers' goal chasing plan has not made any progress.

The Trail Blazers' perimeter players must take the main blame for this.

Lillard gasped for air at halftime, and he also knew Aldridge needed his help now. But throughout the first half, he was pincerized by Yiyang.

Yiyang's defense is not as simple as forcing Lillard to pass, but almost "stripping" Lillard out of this game. When attacking, Lillard can be said to be completely useless.

But the stubborn Lillard will not give up, and if Yiyang is faced with such a situation, he will not give up either. Lillard is very similar to Yiyang, and even the spirit of not knowing how to let go is exactly the same.

Most of the time, staying the course will lead you to unexpected results. But sometimes, pointless persistence can push a player into the abyss.

As soon as the game opened in the third quarter, Lillard blew the horn of the Trail Blazers' counterattack with a crisp three-point shot!

Drexler, who was originally sleepy, suddenly straightened his back, and Lillard was resurrected? Will the point guard battle continue?

However, it was just a three-pointer for Lillard's return.

After the offense, Yiyang's defense once again made Lillard experience a feeling of despair. In the stands, even Reggie. Miller shook his head, a little unbearable.

"Wouldn't you be too serious, what that guy is showing now is a playoff-level defense! For Damien's kid, playoff-level defense isn't a joke. Miller has even begun to sympathize with Lillard.

"Although Damien may not be able to recover in this game, believe me, this kind of defense is only good for his whole career, not bad." Drexler leaned back into the back of his seat again, and that guy was not going to give Lillard any chance to work miracles today. Well, these setbacks are all Lillard must go through, and who hasn't been beaten by a star when they're young?

If Yiyang could hear Drexler's heart, he would definitely answer: I really haven't been beaten by anyone.

Lillard's persistence allowed him to keep striking iron. Even if you can score two goals once in a while, the impact on the whole game is already minimal. Aldridge's shooting is still solid, but in this day and age, just one star to score can't win games. What's more, Aldridge's score is still within the normal range, and he did not perform a miracle of scoring seven or eighty points in a single game.

By the end of the third quarter, the 15-point deficit had almost condemned Stotts to death. If they want to recover 15 points under the Mavericks' defense, unless the Mavericks players have collective diarrhea in the fourth quarter.

Of course, this can't happen. Therefore, it is impossible for the Trail Blazers to win the game.

In the eighth minute of the fourth quarter, Stotts had already replaced all the main players. Rather than wasting energy here to do useless struggles, it is better to let the main players rest and rest to save some precious energy for the long season ahead.

In this way, this originally high-profile point guard battle lasted only 8 minutes before ending early. With 40 minutes remaining, both Miller and Drexler were marveling at Yiyang's defense. In the end, the Mavericks also defeated the Trail Blazers, who had recently won 4 consecutive victories, with a score of 107-91 at home, winning 18 consecutive victories, easily breaking the record for the longest winning streak in team history that had been held for 8 years!

"A great player indeed, he has already made his name in the history of the Mavericks in less than four seasons. With an 18-game winning streak, this became a new winning streak for the Mavericks. Moreover, it is very likely that this number will continue to rise. "Reggie. Miller isn't flattering, the Trail Blazers are one of the strongest teams in the West this season, and their previous 30-9 record is a testament to that.

However, it is such a Western powerhouse, and it is only 16 points in Dallas.

"I'm in a bad mood, Reggie, I knew I wouldn't be coming to Dallas." Drexler smiled wryly, he was supposed to watch the point guard fight. As a result, the battle ended in 8 minutes, and the Trail Blazers lost in the end.

"You've got to get used to it, Clyde. No team is safe in Dallas! ”

Yiyang was named the best player of the game by TNT, ESPN, CBS and many other TV stations, and Yiyang did not score much today, only scoring 26 points, but he handed out 14 assists, making his teammates the hands to help him score.

Compared with Aldridge, who scored 30 points but lost the game, and Lillard, who only scored 14 points and shot only 26% from the field, Yiyang's performance was indeed flawless.

After celebrating the victory with his teammates, Yiyang turned around and prepared to find Lillard. But after looking around the court, I found that the No. 0 defender was gone.

Lillard was now like a lost soul, like a walking corpse, moving awkwardly through the players' tunnel.

Just as they were about to arrive in the visiting locker room, two reporters stopped Lillard. When Lillard looked up to face the camera, the reporters were taken aback.

Don't worry, Lillard didn't really turn into a zombie. The reason why the reporters were surprised was because Lillard's face was full of frustration, and this sullen appearance and depressed eyes did not match Lillard's usual passionate personality.

He was like a child who failed an interview and felt confused about his future. It looked like he was on the verge of collapse.

"Reach ...... Damien, what do you think of defending against you today? Seeing him like this, reporters couldn't even bear to ask Lillard this question.

Lillard looked up, his eyes downcast. He just looked back at the picture of being defended by Yiyang in his mind, and he felt breathless.

"All I can say is that I haven't seen this kind of defense at any point in my career."

Facing the camera, Lillard said weakly.