Chapter 172: I'm out of the cards

"I've eaten Mom!" At half past seven in the evening, Moodier put down his knife and fork on time and ran to the television.

Although the Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers game will be broadcast at 8 p.m. primetime, the TV station started broadcasting half an hour early. In addition to the interview with the players, it was also very interesting to hear the commentators share their thoughts on the game.

"Is there a game today?" Moodier's mother put away the plate and sat down in front of the television with interest.

When I was on TV, the game immediately appeared on the TV screen. Moodier thought the game had already begun, but if you look closer, isn't that the last time the two sides met a month ago?

At this time, the TV was showing Yiyang's wonderful performance in the last 30 seconds against the Trail Blazers.

Yiyang first hit a steady shot under Aldridge's supplementary defense, widening the gap to four points.

After that, he made a surprise steal on the defensive end, which completely deprived the Trail Blazers of hope of winning.

That short 30 seconds was the essence of that game. The choice to play the last 30 seconds of that game now is clearly purposeful.

"See, Charles, the performance in the last game and in the last minute was fantastic. Today, I'm looking forward to his performance. Maybe you can stop Aldridge twice in a row? After the video ended, Barkley and Kenny appeared on the TV screen. Smith's face, and sure enough, the video was an introduction for the two to cut to the topic.

"It's been a month since you talked about this game, and I want to say that the day before yesterday against the Trail Blazers vs. Rockets, Aldridge's performance was not bad. The Mavericks are empty at the No. 4 spot today, and I think Aldridge might play another super-high score. "The fat-headed, fat-brained Barkley view is similar to Kenny's. Smith is different, Yiyang's last performance in the last 30 seconds was indeed very good, and it can be said that it is one of the most classic games so far this season. But those 30 seconds do not mean that Yiyang will definitely be able to replicate the success of the last time today.

The game hasn't started yet, Barkley and Kenny. Smith has already whipped the appetite of the fans. That's where these two guys come in, and as long as they're there, the TV station doesn't have to worry about their live NBA games not being watched.

Right now, fans are very concerned about what kind of starting lineup the Mavericks will put out to deal with Aldridge. Finally, a minute before the start of the game, various TV stations played the starting lists of both sides.

On the Trail Blazers' side, due to Roy's indefinite injury, Frenchman Nicolas Murphy was left out of action. Batum was mentioned as a starter by McMillan. Batum has played a good starting line in the last two games, and the Trail Blazers' starting list doesn't seem to be picky.

However, the next second, when the Mavericks' starting roster was announced, many people's eyes widened.

Carlisle let Kidd and Terry start the first line of the line, with DeShawn Brown. Stevenson, the defensive stalwart, was pushed to the No. 3 position. And in the big forward position, Carlisle actually sent Marion, who is only 2 meters tall!

"You're dead!" McMillan watched the Mavericks' five starters step onto the court with a delightful heart. Marion defends Aldridge, who is ten centimeters taller than him? Are you kidding!

"A lineup of one big and four small, it seems that Coach Carlisle intends to rely on offense and fight the Trail Blazers. But it is worth mentioning that he was still put on the bench by Coach Carlisle. We all know that Coach Carlisle is a coach who is very focused on the role of sixth man. I think the real key to the Mavericks' tactics today may be precisely this sixth man! ”

Under the analysis of the commentators, the referee threw the ball high into the air, and the game that scared the hearts of all Mavericks fans finally began.

Today, "The King of Boxing" Tyson was a little distracted in the jump ball stage and couldn't react immediately, so the basketball was lost by Marcus. Camby was the first to shoot away.

As soon as the opening game began, the Trail Blazers had an offensive opportunity. McMillan stood on the sidelines excitedly, and he couldn't wait to see the Mavericks' defense crushed by himself.

Miller Sr. dribbled the ball quickly after half court, and the basketball was finally hit by Aldridge after several people's transmission.

Marion looked so short in front of Aldridge, a tall and skinny guy, that the Trail Blazers' No. 12 didn't dribble, but turned over and jumped!

A big misalignment that left Aldridge virtually undisturbed. Basketball hollow into the net, Aldridge took the lead and let the Trail Blazers take the lead!

"Fragile defense, if it goes on like this, LaMarcus can score 40 points tonight!" Barkley shouted, Marion was no match for Aldridge at all.

Despite conceding the goal, Carlisle looked very calm. He didn't yell at the court, he just crossed his hands and crossed the sidelines, as if everything was under control.

The Mavericks' offense then went back into Kidd's hands after a series of combinations, and Kidd hit a mid-range jumper, but the ball slammed into the frame. It seems that the old Kidd will not feel very good today.

McMillan waved his arms like a circus clown, signaling his team to fight back. Looking at Carlisle again, the guy is still unmoved.

The offense went past and Frenchman Batum hit a solid shot from the bottom corner. It's a pity that the Frenchman guessed the three-point line on his toes, so the referee only gave the Trail Blazers two points in the end. But after just two rounds, the situation was already quite dangerous for the Mavericks.

The Mavericks were suppressed by the Trail Blazers until five minutes into the first quarter, when the Trail Blazers had stretched the margin to five points. At this time, Carlisle finally called a halt to the game.

McMillan, who took the lead, was sweating profusely, he didn't know what Carlisle was trying to do, and he didn't seem to be in a hurry when the team was pressed and beaten. Unconsciously, the pressure that originally belonged to Carlisle fell on McMillan's shoulders.

"Alright, everybody's doing well. Jason, hard work, let's rest for a few minutes. Also, you know what to do, we've done it many times the other day. The only thing to remember is that you must not mess with yourself! Carlisle looked at Yiyang after speaking, this kid, you must resist it.

"Go ahead!" Carlisle patted Yiyang on the shoulder, just as the timeout ended.

For the Trail Blazers, McMillan replaced the breathless veteran Miller with Australian guard Patrick Brown. Mills on top. And in the next second, the center arena of the American route suddenly became agitated.

McMillan fixed his eyes and saw that the Chinese was on the field!

"It reminds me of my time in Phoenix." Marion looked at Yiyang, and after saying this, he sent out a baseline ball.

Yiyang received the ball and ran, not trot, but accelerated through the half! The Trail Blazers' defense wasn't ready, and Yiyang was already outside the three-point line.

I saw that this Tanhuaxiu suddenly played the ball and passed the ball to the left corner. A second ago, there was no one in that position, but when the ball arrived, Stevens, who played the No. 3 position today, also rushed to the ball and received the basketball.

Batum had just adjusted his center of gravity in front of Stevens with small steps, and Stevens had less than a second to get the ball, but he passed the ball again.

This time, Stevens made a light pass to the right side, and Marion, who ran up from behind after sending the baseline ball, received the basketball, and couldn't help but jump directly!

"What's that!?" McMillan's eyes widened, this is Carlisle's tactic? It's just a random fight!

Aldridge, who was defending Marion, jumped up, but the basketball did not fly in a parabolic trajectory, but through Aldridge's raised hands!

"It's not a shot, it's a pass!" Kenny. Smith pointed to the basketball and shouted.

The basketball went through Aldridge and into the bottom right corner. Australian guard Mills misread the Mavericks' offense, thinking Marion was going to shoot, so he slowed down his pace of defense against Yiyang.

Yiyang quickly came out and received the basketball. At this time, Mills was two or three steps away from Yiyangzu, and the Australians naturally strode forward, hoping to catch up in time!

Yiyang received the ball and looked down at his toes to make sure he didn't step on the three-point line. Then hold the ball with both hands, stand on tiptoe, and jump to shoot.

Although Yiyang's three points are not a lethal weapon, it is still very dangerous to let him be so big.

When Mills jumped high to block, the corners of Yiyang's mouth turned up slightly. The soles of his feet suddenly pressed against the ground and kicked violently, and it was just a feint! When defenders are far away from their goal, most of the time they try to block and not think about anything else. Mills, too!

Yiyang took advantage of this to successfully fly the Australians, and then along the bottom line, straight to the penalty area!

"LaMarcus was pulled out by Marion, and now only Camby Town is guarding the basket!" Kenny. Smith spoke very quickly, as the Mavericks played the ball at a very fast pace. Everybody passed the ball almost as soon as they touched it, stretching the Trail Blazers' defense very open.

Canby finally got rid of the entanglement with Chandler, but Yiyang, who was as fast as lightning, had already killed him.

Seeing that the yellow-skinned and black-haired guard jumped directly, Camby was not to be outdone, straightening his arms and jumping high.

Just as Camby was about to complete the block, Yiyang pulled the ball down, dodged the block, and flew under the basket.

When gliding to the other side of the basket, Yiyang, who was in the air with his back to the basket, gently sent the ball up. The basketball "obediently" fell into the net, and this lever action was completed smoothly.

"Elegant layup!" Seeing Yiyang easily use a lever to put the ball up, Kenny. The first word that came to Smith's mind was elegant. Yiyang's movements are very gentle and easy, as if he is playing under a basketball hoop in his own backyard.

"Marcus. Camby couldn't touch the basketball at all, and he had already planned for it. See? The Mavericks are about to start working! Barkley laughed evilly, that sixth man is Carlisle's real trump card today!

After the goal, Carlisle gave a soft applause. Although this goal made the fans in the stands almost boil, the academic coach knew that the true role of Yiyang had not yet been reflected.

With four outside lines and a Chandler who can run and jump, Carlisle is also going to turn the American Route Center Arena into a veritable "highway" today!