After the All-Star break, the Mavericks made a big come, winning three games in a row. And consecutive victories will also make the players in better and better shape. The entire Dallas Mavericks seem to have entered a virtuous circle.

On the training ground, everyone talked and laughed, but not without losing their seriousness. This relaxed and effective training atmosphere is exactly what Carlisle expected.

In between training breaks, Kidd held a basketball as usual and explained some of his insights on the game to Yiyang. As a "three-pair maniac", Kidd has made great achievements in every aspect, so Yiyang will be very serious every time he learns from Kidd.

"For defenders, rebounding doesn't have to be active all the time, it needs to be tactically dependent. If the boss says we need to get back quickly, your best bet is to give up the rebounding scramble and quickly retreat to your own half when the offense fails. In the same way, if the boss needs us to play a fast pace, then you don't want to mess with the elders. Leave the rebounding to them, you just have to run forward. Conversely, if the head coach's arrangement is to control the rebounds, then as a guard, you also have the responsibility to fight for rebounds. Hey, you're the same height as me, both at 1.93 meters, which is actually an advantage in the point guard position. I'm not just talking about offense, I'm talking about rebounding. After Kidd finished speaking, he beckoned a few trainers to come up, and then Kidd began to give Yiyang some precautions when grabbing rebounds in detail.

The small man and the big man are not exactly the same in terms of skill, and Kidd told Yiyang that if the interior player has been firmly stuck in the position, then as a guard, he should actively fight if needed.

If the interior player of the side is not completely stuck in the position, then as a defender, the first choice is not to fight with the big guys, but to take the lead in jamming their own position, so as not to give the opponent's small man a chance to pick up the leaks. In this regard, Yiyang has been doing well.

Seeing that the two point guards, one old and one young, were actually studying how to grab rebounds, even Chandler shook his head. Kidd, that guy, really treats Yiyang as his next self in training.

But in fact, this is also a good thing, the more things Kidd is willing to teach Yiyang, doesn't it just prove that Yiyang is more and more worthy of being taught? Also the rookie guard selected by the Mavericks in 10 years, Dominic. Why didn't Jones get this treatment? It can only be said that people really cultivate Yiyang as a future superstar.

After Kidd and Yiyang studied the techniques of fighting for rebounds, Carlisle clapped his hands and signaled for the break to end. Next, the last training session of the day is about to take place, the intra-team confrontation training.

Confrontational training is the best way to simulate actual combat before a game, and Carlisle's requirement is that the players try to execute the tactics they set up and practice as much as possible.

Although it was just training, in the simulated game, Yiyang's performance when competing for rebounds was indeed more active.

Yiyang, a student with super learning ability, coupled with a history-level teacher like Kidd, if he could, Carlisle really hoped that Kidd could play for a few more years. It's not because he's hungry for what Kidd can do at the age of forty, but he's eager for Yiyang to learn more from Kidd.

The confrontational training was over, and Carlisle applauded in satisfaction. As is customary, after Carlisle has made a summary of today's training, the players can go home from work.

The academy coach clapped his hands and motioned for everyone to focus on themselves. But there's no hard and fast requirement that the players have to stand in front of you, you can lie on the floor, sit on the bench, and hang upside down on the basket if you like. It's been a hard day of training, so as long as it's comfortable, it's okay to do whatever you want.

"Don't be late for your flight tomorrow morning. When we got to Philadelphia, we took the time to rest, and after the afternoon acclimatization, we were going straight to the game. Remember, don't take it lightly, we're not the only team to win three straight games after the All-Star break, and the Philadelphia 76ers are no different. They're in perfect form, and they're playing at home. So, I hope you don't take it lightly, okay? ”

"No problem!" Carlisle finished speaking, and what he got was a neat and forceful reply from the players.

After three straight wins, the Mavericks' next opponent was to miss Yiyang in the 2010 draft and select Evan. Turner's 76ers.

The two teams met once in the early part of the season. At that time, the topic of the media was the showdown between Yiyang and Turner. But it is clear that the current Turner has gradually faded out of people's sight. A high-profile and accolades star player in college, Turner has now dropped to seventh on the official rookie list and has not even been selected to the All-Star Game.

Turner's future will not be sealed like this, but at least at this moment, he is not capable of competing with Yiyang.

Although this showdown, some gimmicks are missing. But the 76ers, who are still teetering on the brink of the playoffs, are not a soft persimmon.

It is not for nothing that Carlisle deliberately reminded his players not to underestimate the enemy. The more a team teeters on the brink of the playoffs, the more dangerous it is after the All-Star break. Tomorrow's trip to Philadelphia won't be as easy as the expedition to the North the day before yesterday......

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Philadelphia, the oldest and most historic metropolis in the United States. It is the fifth largest city in the United States after New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston.

Stretching west along Philadelphia's Delaware River to the Skukil River, you'll find plenty of historic buildings. The city of Philadelphia has an important place in American history.

Even the name of the Philadelphia 76ers has a profound relationship with history. The American Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia in 1776 is where the name of the Philadelphia team comes from.

Despite its history of big-ball markets and roots, the current situation of the Philadelphia 76ers is not very good.

Last season, the 76ers won just 27 games and were undoubtedly excluded from the playoffs. Of course, this result is not all bad, at least it gives the 76ers a list sign.

In the draft, the 76ers were the eagerly awaited acquisition of Evan Brown. Turner is a genius, and this season, the 76ers' record has indeed improved a lot. It's just a pity that the improvement of the 76ers' performance doesn't have much to do with Turner.

It's clear that after a losing season, this year, the playoff edge standings are not up to the 76ers' expectations. And Philadelphia fans seem to be losing patience with management.

The current 76ers have only one task, and that is to win as many opponents as possible, and at all costs. If a team is still shut out of the playoffs this year, it will be a disservice to the fans and the team culture.

Stepping into the wooden floor of the Phu Quoc Center Arena, Yiyang felt that everything around him seemed to be very serious. From the fans to the players to the manager, everyone is not smiling.

Before the game began, the Mavericks' starters were relaxing. And the 76ers' starting five tigers frowned one by one and waited for it.

The live radio began to report the names of the away players, but both the players and the fans, hearing these names, they were just indifferent, it was a procedure to be carried out before the game, nothing more.

From this solemn and even somewhat oppressive atmosphere, Carlisle understood that the huge stone of victory and defeat had weighed heavily on the entire arena!

This pressure will drive the 76ers to fight back, but it is also very likely that they will be completely crushed!

In such an extremely serious atmosphere, the referee blew his whistle and threw the basketball into the air. Tyson. Chandler secured the first strike for the Mavericks, but Carlisle knew it was the start of his team's tough journey today.

Sure enough, driven by the belief that "you have to win", 76ers star Andre Iguodala cut off Chandler's return pass to Stevenson in the first round of defense. As soon as they played, the Mavericks made mistakes under tight defense.

Iguodala is very athletic, but this guy who has become a star player with a role player heart doesn't usually like to show off. But once Iguodala is fully engaged, his attack power is still terrifying.

Stevenson followed Iguodala forward with the ball and also jumped to block when the latter stepped into the three-second zone and jumped for a dunk.

Stevenson's hands had already touched the basketball, but Iguodala's thick arms slammed into the basket and quickly dunked the basketball into the frame, not giving Stevenson any chance.

After a spectacular dunk, there was a small cheer in the stands, and then the audience fell silent again. It seems that nothing can set this arena on fire except for the final victory.

Iguodala's steal followed by a fast-break dunk that set the tone for the game. After that, the 76ers were fierce both defensively and offensively, leaving no stone unturned at all. And the powerful Dallas Mavericks, under the pounce of the 76ers, played very hard.

In the fifth minute of the first quarter, Carlisle called a stoppage. Just now, the 76ers relied on the team's starting No. 2 Jordy. Meeks' mid-range shot overtook the score. But 76ers coach Doug . Collins was well aware that Carlisle was not calling a timeout because the team was behind, but because he was going to replace the guy on the court!

"Defensively, press that number one with all your might! Don't give him any space, change guards indefinitely! With a big wave of his hand, Collins took the lead in making a defensive arrangement against Yiyang.

Evan. Turner actually didn't feel good in his heart, Yiyang, the third place in the draft, is now so strong that he has not yet played, so he can let the opponent make targeted arrangements for him. As the second place, he is now just an ordinary substitute player.

Collins can't take Turner's ego into account right now and lead the team to victory, that's the manager's job.

"The 76ers played very aggressively today, and we must not give them any chance to attack again! Try to grab rebounds, I don't want us to fall behind in rebounds! Also, you come on and replace Kidd. Steady the rhythm, let's play slowly with the Phillies ! On the other hand, Carlisle has made corresponding adjustments. The 76ers' positive impact had allowed them to grab a couple of frontcourt rebounds to get a second offensive opportunity.

But now, Carlisle doesn't want to see something like that happen again.

Before going on the court, Kidd pulled Yiyang to his side. "Remember what I taught you yesterday?"

Kidd was referring to the rebounding set.

Yiyang didn't answer, just nodded slightly.

"Good, go ahead!" Kidd patted Yiyang on the shoulder, and then pushed the number one up.

The heavy Phu Quoc Center Arena is waiting for the only winner, but who will be crushed to death is not certain.