Double overtime, this is the ending that no one expected, including Yiyang and Carlisle. Westbrook had just become the MVP of the new All-Star Game, and it was time to get in high spirits. Now he really needs a victory to make his aura more dazzling.

As a result, the Mavericks encountered unprecedented resistance. Westbrook clenched the score like crazy and even equalized it at the last minute.

But Westbrook never expected that the three-point king would be worse than himself!

In overtime, Yiyang used an extremely difficult forced jump shot to drag the game into the second overtime.

After the second overtime, Westbrook couldn't hold on any longer. In the end, the Mavericks won the game. But a very real question is, what are they going to do tomorrow against the Rockets?

Back in the locker room, the Mavericks players were sweating profusely and panting. By the time the second extra time came, the players were practically overdrawn. If Yiyang hadn't continued to insist, it might have been the Mavericks who lost the game now.

Fortunately, in the end, the Mavericks won, otherwise Carlisle would have been. Losing the ball after losing the physical strength is something that no one can accept.

But even if he wins, Carlisle is worried.

Before the players could get a rest, they had to rush back to Dallas overnight to prepare for tomorrow's game.

If you leave tomorrow, the preparation for the game will be a bit rushed. So even if it's hard, the Mavericks players have to spend most of the night on the plane.

"Damn, I didn't expect that Westbrook guy to be so tenacious today." On the plane, Yiyang leaned on the backrest and closed his eyes to recuperate.

Don't look at this guy who is still alive on the field, in fact, he gritted his teeth and persevered. Yiyang is also a human, not the guy from Krypton who wears underwear.

After the game, Yiyang was also very tired. Now if no one talks to him, he is expected to fall asleep within a minute.

"Rest well, you saved the team again tonight. Don't worry about tomorrow's game yet, for now, just get some sleep. Nowitzki patted Yiyang's shoulder, fortunately there was Sherwin some time ago. Mark quickly joined. Otherwise, today, it would be impossible for Yiyang to hold out to the end.

Yiyang gradually fell asleep, and Carlisle, who was sitting at the back of the cabin, was still two heads and two years old.

"Otherwise, let's give up tomorrow's game." Armstrong whispered a suggestion, which, of course, was known only to him and Carlisle.

Carlisle looked at Armstrong and didn't speak. Although it is difficult to say this kind of abandonment, there are some competitions that do have to be abandoned.

Double overtime, again back-to-back. What the fitness of the players will look like tomorrow, Carlisle can figure out with his toes.

"I've thought about it too, but ...... It's not time yet. Carlisle waved his hand, and it would be safer to give up the game. But giving up without trying anything, Carlisle won't accept it.

"And what are you going to do?"

Carlisle looked around the cabin, most of the players were asleep. The Mavericks were tired, but thankfully they had a full lineup and no one was injured except for Barria.

The lineup is complete, and that's the Mavericks' biggest advantage tomorrow!

"Team Rocket is full of wounded soldiers, Darrell. I don't think we're completely without opportunities. Thinking of this, Carlisle smiled slightly.

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"Yiyang 52 points, Westbrook 46 points! The two point guards fought fiercely in double overtime, and the Mavericks had the last laugh! ”

"52 points and 15 assists, Yiyang's explosive data overturned the thunder, and the Mavericks won three in a row!"

"Yiyang 52 points, Mavericks 52 wins. 72 wins, how far is it? ”

The next day, the media was overwhelmingly covering yesterday's game. After all, there were only two games in the NBA yesterday. Although the matchup between the Spurs and Clippers is also a focus battle, it is certainly far less exciting than double overtime.

It is precisely because of the double overtime that the data of Yiyang and Westbrook are very exaggerated. One is 50+10 and one is 40+10, which is quite a bit of a fantasy duel.

But when Rockets coach McHale saw Yiyang's exaggerated data, instead of worrying, he showed Bai Sensen's teeth.

"It seems that the Mavericks and Thunder had a fierce fight yesterday." McHale said as he flipped through the newspaper.

"Well, two overtimes. I heard that they rushed back to Dallas overnight last night. So today, their physical condition should be very bad. McHale's aide replied.

"They're terrible, and that's good for us! We've met the Mavericks twice this season and lost both games. In terms of morale, this is very frustrating for the players. Today is a good day to change the situation. I can't wait to start tonight's game! McHale closed the newspaper and moved his neck.

"Don't you make any special arrangements?"

"Special arrangement? No, not at all! "The Rockets coach waved his hand arrogantly." Beverley had just won the Tricks Championship, and Harden was eager to prove himself in front of him. And, from February 11th to now, we've had a full 8 days off! With that momentum alone, we can eat the Mavericks! So, there is no need to do any special arrangements at all. Rest assured, tonight, we're going to eat the freshest veal in Dallas! ”

McHale straightened his suit and looked out the window at Dallas.

"Go tell all the players that we're on our way!"

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Carlisle would have been glad if he had known that McHale had such an aggressive attitude towards the game. Because the enemy who is arrogant and complacent is often the most vulnerable.

While McHale was arranging his expensive suit in front of the mirror, Carlisle was already facing the tactical board and assigning tasks to each player.

"I know after yesterday's game everyone was very tired. And today, the Houston Rockets are indeed a terrible opponent. But the game hasn't started yet, and I think we can solve the problem of fatigue in the middle of the game. ”

"How to solve it? Coming up with a rollaway bed? Carter Sr.'s joke was greeted by a light burst of laughter, including Carlisle himself.

"It's an unthinkable idea, Vince. But I'm afraid, the alliance will not allow us to carry it out. Carlisle's serious nonsense allowed the laughter and joy to continue.

"Tonight, we didn't have to fold out the bed. We, we have to use the depth of the lineup to solve the Rockets! "When Carlisle got to the point, the players stopped smiling.

"Roster depth?" Mark looked around.

"That's right, the Houston Rockets are now in the grip of injuries. Although they signed Josh in the middle of the season. Smith, but the rotation is still not enough. They've even gotten to the point of having to sign Joey. Dorsey this guy went to the point of replacing Howard. The Rockets only have nine players in the rotation per game, and if you don't count Joey. Dorsey, the half-hung center, that's 8 people. With an 8-man rotation, I don't care how many days the Rockets have rested. The pressure of 8-person rotation in the game can be no less than ours! ”

Carlisle paused, noticing that the players were nodding thoughtfully, and he continued.

"So, we're going to use better bench depth to break down the Rockets. In tonight's game, I will try to keep everyone playing for no more than 30 minutes. In other words, the playing time of the main force and the substitute will be quite close. This way, we can get enough rest during the game and stay alive on the field. In this way, it will be easy to drag down Team Rocket! ”

"But can you stand it?" Carter spoke again, and this time, of course, he wasn't joking.

Carlisle also said just now that the matter of controlling playing time is the participation of everyone "except for Yi". But Yiyang is precisely the one who fought the most fiercely and the longest yesterday, and his physical strength should be consumed the most.

"It's okay Vince, I can do it." Yiyang nodded at Carter, fortunately he had been running around in Wood since he was a child, and he went to Brickley for special physical training during his first vacation in the league.

And most importantly, he has an extremely strong will.

"Don't worry, although you will definitely play more than 30 minutes, I will also rest for you. Mark, Devon, when the time comes, you two will have to withstand the pressure. ”

"No problem!" Mark and Devon. Harris replied in unison.

In fact, if he could, Carlisle would definitely reduce Yiyang's playing time to a minimum. But the whole team, whether it is a starter or a substitute, needs Yiyang to connect in tandem in order to play the most powerful.

How do bench players maintain firepower close to the starter? It's very simple, match them with a Yiyang! Therefore, Yiyang is the top priority of this arrangement. As long as he is the core on the field, even if there are substitute players all around, Yiyang can let them play their strongest strength.

"Alright, now let's go for some restorative massages. Most importantly, don't get hurt. The fact that we have achieved this result now is inseparable from the fact that we have a relatively healthy squad. If there is a large number of injuries, then everything we have done before will be lost. ”

After Carlisle finished speaking, the players also walked out of the conference room. After a while, only Carlisle and Armstrong were left.

"What if it still doesn't work? After all, it's not just starters who are tired. Armstrong is still a little worried, in this world, there is no game that can go absolutely according to plan. Accidents happen more or less on the basketball court. Therefore, the coach's on-the-spot command ability, that is, their ability to solve accidents, is also an important factor in judging the quality of a coach.

"If it doesn't work, if we come up and fall behind by a big score...... We're just going to give up. But, I don't think we'll get there! Carlisle said, smiling confidently.

"Are you so confident?"

"Because on the field, there is also a guide for them." Carlisle's confidence doesn't come from himself, it's from the number one defender.

McHale and his Houston Rockets are already on the move, and the Rockets coach is smiling contemptuously, eager to walk away with a big win in Dallas.

The truth may not be as rosy as McHale thinks, nor will it go as smoothly as Carlyle suggests.

Everything is full of unknowns, but that's the beauty of basketball.