The 2003-2004 season was the pinnacle of Don Nelson's final year with the Mavericks.

After the season, they let Steve Nash go, and with Michael Finley's slump, the troika completely disintegrated, leaving only one Dirknowitski.

But at least this season, the Mavericks are still at their peak, especially on the offensive end.

In the final 1 and a half minutes, the Rockets led by 2 points, and every next shot was extremely important.

Don Nelson quickly laid out a quick two-point strategy, and his idea was to tie the score quickly, then leave enough time to defend one round and play another.

If all goes well, the Mavericks have a chance to lock up the win straight away.

On the Rockets' side, Qiao Hai was on the safe side, and arranged a set of defensive tactics of Yao Ming sticking to the restricted area, Chris Anderson one-on-one with Dirk Nowitzki, and Ron Artest sweeping.

"Chris, one-on-one with Dirk Nowitzki, forcing him to roll over and shoot a jumper, don't give him an easy chance to score......"

Naturally, the Rockets need to focus on defense, and it is Nowitzki.

But Qiao Hai thought again, at this time, old Nelson called a timeout, the purpose was obvious, the Mavericks must have played some cooperation.

Therefore, he began to arrange the change of defense again: "If the opponent is delayed in covering or blocking, then, we will change the defense, and we will change it once they block it, but Yao, your position is fixed, hold the penalty area, don't give the opponent a chance to score easily in the penalty area......"

The set-up is over, the timeout is over, and the game resumes.

The Mavericks are represented by point guard Steve Nash, shooting guard Michael Finley, small forward Josh Howard, power forward Antoine Jamison, and center Dirk Nowitzki.

It's a pure attacking lineup.

On the other hand, on the Rockets' side, Yao Ming's center guarded the restricted area, Chris Anderson followed Nowitzki, and the outside line was Ron Artest, Wade and Gary Payton.

The Rockets are a regular main lineup.

The Mavericks serve on the sideline, and it is Derk Nowitzki who serves.

Chris Anderson bared his teeth and claws, interfering with his serve.

But Antoine Jamison gave Nash a screen, and Nash went around the halfway line and received the ball.

Then, Nash raised a finger and controlled it to the top of the arc, and Derknowitzki flicked his long flowing hair and rushed to the top of the arc.

The sideways side is a cover, and then, Nash dribbles the ball under the crotch, and with a lunge, he kills out.

It seems that this ball is a simple outside blocking tactic, the Rockets directly changed the defense, Chris Anderson defended Nash, and the speed suffered slightly, but at least it blocked Nash.

On the other side, Nowitzki blocked and immediately went around to the flank, and Gary Payton defended him, suffering from height, but at least the experience was there.

After changing the defense, the rocket actually did not suffer.

But the Rockets played an infinite rotation throughout the game, and the Mavericks must have known this, and they obviously didn't expect to break the Rockets' defense even with a single pick-and-roll.

So, Mavericks definitely have a next step.

Qiao Hai clasped his hands to his chest and stared at the field.

Then, Nowitzki flanked Jamison a single block, and Jamison slipped straight to the inside line.

Gary Payton hesitated and gave up on Nowitzki to block Jamison.

But at this time, Nowitzki also suddenly turned around and rushed to the basket, and Arte, who was originally defending Jamison, was squeezed behind by Nowitzki.

Nowitzki has no defenders in front of him!

So, Nash passed a ground-and-down pass with a bit of advance and just in time for Nowitzki.

Then, Nowitzki flew up for a layup, but Yao Ming under the basket directly made up for it, and there was a big hat in front of him!

With a bang, the Mavericks exclaimed at home.

"The cover is taken apart, Dirk Nowitzki hits the basket, he catches the basket!"

"Bang bang! The Great Wall of China is facing a big hat! Directly covered the key ball of the Mavericks!! ”

The Mavericks' home court was already quiet, and then, Gary Payton picked up the basketball, and the Rockets got a chance to fight back quickly!

Qiao Hai hesitated for a moment and did not call a timeout.

Because Gary Payton has already rushed up, the opportunity to score on the fast break is close at hand!

Only Michael Finley and Josh Howard stepped back from the Mavericks, and Josh Howard went straight out to delay Payton.

Payton made a direct cross pass to Dwayne Wade on the other side.

Finley, who was defending Wade, shrank directly, Wade received the ball, stopped instantly, and then, directly hit a three-point chase shot!

Qiao Hai on the sidelines shook his hand helplessly!

Bang, on the commentary bench, Kenny Smith shouted: "Dwayne Wade is on the head, he actually scored a three-pointer in this ball, and finally hit the iron!" ”

The fast break didn't work, and the Mavericks got the ball.

Looking at the time, with 1 minute 04 seconds left, Don Nelson called a timeout again.

This time, he asked Nowitzki's opinion, and in the end, he laid out a strategy to pull the bottom line and give Nowitzki a single shot.

The game restarted, and the Rockets were still on the regular main lineup.

After the Mavericks sent the ball again, Nash arced the ball overhead, and Michael Finley forced a side to Jamison's cover, went around to the baseline, and passed Nowitzki's screen from the baseline.

Then, he stopped outside the three-point line on the wing and received a pass from Nash, facing Nowitzki, who had turned and jammed Yao Ming.

So, the ball went in, and Nowitzki held the ball with both hands and played in the low post.

Michael Finley also slipped the bottom line again, looking like he was about to slip into the box again, but it was Chris Anderson, who was completely inferior in speed, who defended him.

Qiao Hai on the sidelines was anxious, at this time, if the Rockets still defended two balls according to the conventional defense, then, even if Nowitzki couldn't score at this point, Nowitzki could pass a ball behind and give it to Michael Finley, who completely threw off Chris Anderson.

Then, Michael Finley can score easily!

Therefore, Qiao Hai immediately shouted loudly: "Flank Dirk!" Don't give him the ball! ”

Chris Anderson was stunned for a moment, then reacted quickly, waving his long arms to flank Nowitzki.

Qiao Hai continued to shout: "Yao, put up your hands, don't give him the vision of passing!" Ron, go make up for Finley! ”

Qiao Hai shouted twice, and the Rockets' defense stumbled, but it was still in place.

Nowitzki kept turning his head, glancing at the basket and looking for Michael Finley for a while, but couldn't find a shot or pass at all.

At this time, Chris Anderson saw the opportunity to reach out and snapped, a ball! The basketball flew out!

"Steal! Another successful defense for the Rockets! ”

In the midst of repeated exclamations from the court, Chris Anderson threw the ball and gave it to the frontcourt.

Dwayne received the ball, sprinted and rushed to the frontcourt, leaving only Steve Nash in front of him.

This time, he didn't make a direct three-point stop, but a big change of direction, after brushing Nash, and went straight to the penalty area.

Bang!

"A crucial goal! The Rockets are now 4-point ahead! ”

"After a successful defense, the Rockets played a fast break! After missing an opportunity, Dwayne Wade finally seized another opportunity, and he made a meritorious service! ”