Before the end of the half, the Trail Blazers, who were full of self-confidence, trailed by a full 10 points at the Center Arena in the United States.

Carlisle's pressing defense and run-and-gun style on the offensive end obviously made the Trail Blazers very uncomfortable. And with Marion and Chandler in time, Aldridge couldn't score efficiently.

The simultaneous loss of both offense and defense allowed McMillan to be hit in the face not long before the second quarter began. The point difference has been widened to double digits, but Yiyang still has to stand at the free throw line to continue to expand this number.

Batum cursed, and he didn't expect that his desperate block would turn into an opportunity for the opponent to score three points. The main reason is that Yiyang's style of play is often ignored by his opponents, and he is also a small player with extremely good bounce.

Yiyang did not refuse the "big gift" given to him by the French, and the No. 1 guard at the free throw line steadily hit free throws, and the 11-point difference was like a big stone in McMillan's heart.

At this point, the black manager was not as agitated as he had just been, and he stood calmly on the sidelines shouting, hoping that he and his players would calm down again.

Although the Mavericks lost Nowitzki, they had a lot of offensive points. Under Yiyang's scheduling, all five people on the basketball court have the potential to end the offense.

On the other hand, the Trail Blazers have a relatively single offensive approach, and most of the time they are handed over to Aldridge alone.

This time was no exception, Old Miller was afraid of entanglement with Yiyang, so he played the ball early and did not organize too much attack.

After some conduction, the basketball fell into Aldridge's hands again. Aldridge held the ball with his back on the edge of the three-second zone, and it was not difficult for him to play Marion, but when he was about to make a move, Chandler arrived in time to complete the package! Aldridge couldn't turn around, and he couldn't turn over and make a jumper. And this is also the reason why Aldridge played very aggrieved today.

As soon as he encountered the bag, Aldridge's first thought was passing. This guy doesn't take easy shots when the chances are bad, sometimes that's a plus, but sometimes it's a disadvantage for a star player. Because stars often need to stand up when the team can't open the situation. However, it is clear that Aldridge is still not doing well in this regard.

After Aldridge replayed the ball, the Trail Blazers' offense had to be reorganized. Frenchman Batum eventually fired from the outside corner of the three-point line, but the Trail Blazers' three-point shooting percentage was too low today, and their offense failed again, which meant that the score was in danger of being expanded.

As soon as Yiyang received the basketball, the rhythm of the whole game became faster again. Everyone in the stands held their breath for fear of missing any detail of the blistering attack.

The Trail Blazers struggled to defend Yiyang because they didn't know whether to stop the guy from hitting the basket or blocking his passing lanes. This is the biggest difference between Yiyang and other young defenders. Not only is he able to score points on his own, but he is also able to activate his teammates effectively.

"Yi's running speed is very fast, I remember when I was in the physical test, there were reporters who reported Yi's speed and champion John. Wall quite. At that time, the whole United States was in an uproar. Many people even say that he is just a lack of speed, and his physical confrontation is not suitable for NBA-level games at all. But in retrospect, these doubts seem rather ridiculous. ”

In Kenny. When Smith praised Yiyang, Yiyang, who quickly advanced to the opponent's three-second zone, suddenly passed the ball from behind, seemingly intending to pass the ball to Marion, who ran to the bottom left corner and stood still.

Batum, who was chasing back on Yiyang's left, had already stretched out his arm to cut the ball off, but Yiyang didn't pass it. He circled the ball around his waist and went straight to the basket, another fake fax, and after this ball, the difference between the two teams became 13 points.

"Easy scoring, the Trail Blazers' defense faltered in a run-and-gun storm that was also led. They have to make changes, or the difference won't close on their own. ”

McMillan couldn't hold back any longer, and he had to ask for another timeout just a few rounds into the second quarter. It's no wonder that Carlisle guy always has a nonchalant expression today, it turns out that this game has been going on in his plan from the beginning.

"Look how many points you're all behind!" Before the Trail Blazers players left the court, McMillan's roar came first.

As an iron-fisted coach, the players have long been used to the guy's yelling. Not to mention the players, McMillan was unkind to the management who paid him. But the coach was furious at the wrong time, which only made the morale of the players even lower.

"LaMarcus, attack more resolutely! Don't take the ball to see how the defense of the other side stands before you play, the time you are waiting, other people's bags have already come up! ”

Under the collision of McMillan's two thick lips, Aldridge nodded, and when he had the opportunity, he made another shot, which he had been playing for many years. But the head coach's words, Ade had no choice but to obey.

"Outside players play more pick-and-rolls, don't be carried up by the Mavericks' rhythm. Stick to our slow-paced positional offense and seek opportunities to shoot from the outside through pick-and-rolls! You must hold your breath, you can't follow the calf fast, you can't follow the calf fast! McMillan's last sentence was deliberately repeated twice, and the run-and-gun tactics could easily bring the opponent into the fast pace. But McMillan can't guarantee that his team won't be all messed up after playing fast-paced.

McMillan's style of coaching is one of extremely complex and slow half-court attacks, and today, Carlisle used running and shooting to deal with him. It's not just about the two teams, it's about the clash of two basketball philosophies.

Carlisle, however, is not a coach who has made a name for himself on the run. Carlisle is also very good at attacking in a slow-paced position. So on the defensive end, he's always been able to make effective deployments. The bag against Aldridge is just one of them, and in fact, the Trail Blazers' poor shooting percentage on the outside today, is also due to Carlisle's pressing defense.

After the timeout, Kenny. Smith and Barkley also broke away from small talk. They're ready to see what McMillan brings to the Trail Blazers.

However, as soon as the half-court position was laid out, Barkley knew that the stubborn iron-fisted coach had not changed anything at all, except to emphasize the Trail Blazers' slow-paced positional play to keep the players at bay.

This time, when the basketball hit Aldridge's hand, the No. 12 big man didn't hesitate anymore and turned directly to the three-second zone for a jumper.

Under the strong interference of Marion and Chandler, Ade's soft-touch close-range jumper still hit.

The Trail Blazers finally broke the scoring drought, but it wasn't McMillan's tactics that worked. Everything looked the same as before, the only difference was that this time, Aldridge just put the ball in the basket. But with such a high-intensity defense, how many more goals can Aldridge score?

Defensively, McMillan's set-up is an infinite change. No matter who and who plays the pick-and-roll tactics, everyone must resolutely change the defense and not give the opponent a chance to easily attack the basket.

So this time, when Yiyang beckoned Marion to block it for himself. Yiyang found that he didn't get the opportunity to break through as easily as before, because the frowning No. 12 immediately crossed in front of him.

"Changing defenses and playing LaMarcus in the wrong position, what will he do?" Ace to ace, Barkley has been waiting for this moment for a long time.

Aldridge stretched out his long arm, one hand in front of Yiyang's eyes at any time. The other hand is as open as possible, ready to block Yiyang's accelerated breakthrough at any time. It seems that it is not easy for Yiyang to hit Ade's misalignment.

This hot Tanhua show looked up, and after being scolded by McMillan, the Trail Blazers' defense was indeed tighter. Now his passing route has been blocked, Aldridge is Yiyang's only breakthrough!

So Yiyang began to alternate crotch and change hands, and this Tanhua show began to find a shooting rhythm!

Aldridge was a little nervous, as he wasn't sure if he would be able to defend against Yiyang's breakthrough. Looking at Yiyang's changing pace, the pace of the Trail Blazers No. 12 is also adjusting. Caution, that's Aldridge's only state of mind at the moment.

Aldridge put Yiyang a large distance, firstly, to prevent Yiyang from breaking through, and secondly, if Yiyang wants to shoot, Aldridge can also rely on his height and arm span to quickly make up for interference.

Everything looks perfect, but if the basketball game goes as planned, the sport is probably too boring.

After Yiyang dribbled the ball for a while, he suddenly took a step forward to find the rhythm! Aldridge reacted quickly and stepped back with his legs. Breakthrough is Yiyang's most commonly used offensive method.

At the moment when Aldridge retreated, Yiyang suddenly stepped back and was about to jump! At this time, Aldridge did not dare to slack off, raised his arms high and threw all his weight forward.

Aldridge jumped up lightly and waited for Yiyang to shoot, but the Mavericks' Tanhua show suddenly broke through and easily passed through the defense of the Trail Blazers!

"Wait! What the!? Aldridge couldn't believe that the realistic shooting action was actually just a façade!

"Oh God! Realistic Buddha worship feints, LaMarcus is completely teased! Even Kenny in the commentary booth. Smith screamed.

Under the stunned gaze of everyone, Yiyang made a quick stop jump shot after the breakthrough was successful. The basketball fell steadily into the net, and with unremitting efforts, Yiyang's mid-range jumper has long been very stable, not to mention that Yiyang's hand is very hot today. This goal, naturally, was scored very easily.

Aldridge walked back to the basket with a blank face and picked up the basketball that was still bouncing on the wooden floor. Although this big man didn't write anything on his face, everyone knew that he must be very unwilling.

Obviously thought that the Mavericks could show their skills after losing Nowitzki, but the Chinese became a roadblock on Aldridge's road to victory.

Subsequently, the Trail Blazers' offense remained extremely slow. And the slower they play, the more pressing the Mavericks' defense becomes. Insisting on playing slow in the face of great oppression will only lead to getting deeper and deeper.

In this round, the Trail Blazers couldn't even complete the offense in 24 seconds. Matthews made a hasty shot against the defense, but the shot that was forced to hit was naturally unmissable.

The Trail Blazers have been caught in a cycle of getting worse and worse, and in just half a game, the Mavericks have firmly controlled the game......

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McMillan, who was excited at the beginning of the game, was now sitting quietly on the bench. Although Aldridge made two free throws in the attack just now, the black coach was still lifeless.

Aldridge hit two free throws, which meant the Mavericks' offense was coming back again. McMillan didn't even stand on the sidelines to command, he just silently watched the opponent slowly advance.

Now, the Mavericks' offensive tempo is not so fast, as Carlisle switched to Petro to play the No. 4 position, naturally with the intention of strengthening the defense. There are two pure inside lines on the field, and the running bomb naturally can't be continued.

Therefore, Yiyang stopped his steps outside the three-point line, gesticulated, and waited for his teammates to run away with the tactics.

Chandler and Petro helped Terry and Marion create chances with off-ball pick-and-rolls, with Terry quickly getting to the front of the basket and Yiyang hitting the ball immediately.

Matthews, who had an extremely low shooting percentage today, gritted his teeth to keep up, and he couldn't score, and he didn't want the opponent to blow him up on the offensive end.

Terry wasn't in a hurry when he faced the tall and strong Matthews, but slowly dribbled the ball twice on the spot. Carlisle is holding a regulator in his hand, giving him free control over the pace of the Mavericks' game. However, in reality, it is precisely the two defenders who really control the tempo, Terry and Yiyang.

After adjusting his pace, Terry suddenly leaned on Matthews and walked to the basket. At the same time, Yiyang had slipped past the bottom line and ran to the bottom left corner.

As soon as Yiyang was in position, Terry used a hook to pass the basketball over Matthews' head.

Because he was afraid that Yiyang would fake a real attack, Old Miller did not rush forward with all his strength this time, but let Yiyang take two steps. Seeing that the other party really gave him a chance, Yiyang, who felt hot, also tried to shoot outside the three-point line for the first time today.

Miller's absent-minded hand distraction, Yiyang's three-point shot has always been unstable anyway. It was only very soon that the veteran regretted that he had made such a decision.

The basketball crossed a very high arc, and Aldridge was stuck in position and ready to fight for the rebound. But the orange-red basketball suddenly fell and got into the net!

Carlisle shook his head, Yiyang's usual stability outside the three-point line is indeed not so strong. But the feel comes, even if the arc is so weird, the ball can still go in!

"Also! Tonight's 30th minute! Congratulations to him, this Tanhua show from China has achieved a new career high tonight! "Kenny. Smith blurted out the words the moment he scored, as if he had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

At this point, the game had come to the tenth minute of the fourth quarter. Yiyang's three-pointer helped the Mavericks take a 20-point lead. The suspense of the game has long been lost.

McMillan called a timeout, he didn't want to move back to the score, the purpose of the timeout was just to replace the main players, after all, the game had entered garbage time.

Fans also know that after this timeout, Carlisle will not be able to let Yiyang continue to play. It is a great disrespect to the opponent to send the main players on the field when the home victory or defeat has been decided.

The yellow-skinned and black-haired defender walked off the field, and the fans waved their arms and shouted Yiyang's name. Against the backdrop of brilliant lights, Yiyang seems to have turned into a shining star.

Seeing this scene, Aldridge, who was sitting on the bench, couldn't help but slam his fist into the hardwood floor under his feet.

His expression froze, and the fire in his heart was suddenly extinguished.

"The game went into garbage time early, and the Mavericks were on a winning streak for the first time since losing Nowitzki. 30 points, 13 assists, 5 rebounds and 2 steals, and also played well, allowing the Mavericks to firmly control the game from start to finish. Ladies and gentlemen, the master of Dallas today is Yiyang.! ”

Kenny. Smith's commentary made Moodier in front of the TV laugh excitedly, and the new guardian of Dallas is coming out on deck today!