ESPN's photographer turned his lens on 76ers coach Doug Murphy. Collins, the top pick in the 1973 NBA Draft, now sits on the bench dumbfounded, not uttering a word, not even having an expression.

In the stands behind Collins, there were large swaths of vacant seats. The Phu Quoc Center Arena became oppressive again, and the boulder suspended in the air seemed to be about to crush the dome of the arena.

On the basketball court, the main players of the 76ers are still playing. But in reality, perhaps even the players themselves can't believe that they are capable of turning the tide.

With only 45 seconds left in the game, the 76ers players were pressed by a full tenths of points on their shoulders.

Holiday made a breakaway past the absent-minded Kidd with a blistering break to complete the layup. Although he managed to score on the head of a point guard of Kidd's all-time level, Holiday couldn't be happier. Because his current score has no gold content at all.

"Holiday made a great layup, but the 76ers were powerless. Actually, Holiday did very well today. So far, he's got 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, which is a very versatile statistic. It's a pity that Holiday has met an even stronger opponent! "Everybody knows, Reggie. The opponent Miller is talking about is Yiyang, who is now sitting on the bench.

If Holiday can already be called a great performance by cutting a "quasi" triple-double, then Yiyang, who scored 26 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds, can only be described as "explosive".

His brilliance completely overshadowed Holiday Ward, not to mention the star Evan who scored just 2 points on 1-of-7 shooting today. Turner too.

On the bench, Yiyang was not happy that he had cut three pairs. If it weren't for the occasional conversation with your teammates, you'd even think Yiyang was a stone statue on the Mavericks' bench.

Although the game continued, the cameras of the photographers on the scene frequently flashed on the face of the No. 1 defender. Only now, there are no more boos in the Phu Quoc Center Stadium. The whole arena was empty and eerily quiet.

When the electronic beep sounded to represent the end of the game, Doug . Corinth felt as if he had heard the sound of heaven. This damn nightmare is finally over!

He got up to shake Carlisle's hand and hurried off the pitch, not even giving the reporters a chance to catch himself.

105-93, the Mavericks defeated the 76ers, who had won three in a row after beating the All-Star Game on the road. And this defeat will also make the situation of the 76ers hitting the playoffs even more serious.

Losing such a game, reporters would certainly not ask Collins any "gentle" questions. Unable to find Collins, Holiday who performed well today but still lost the game, became that "substitute".

"The Mavericks played really well, they controlled the tempo of the game very well and kept us passive." In the face of reporters' questions, Holiday answered without pain. But it was clear that people didn't want to let the sophomore go like that, so a Mediterranean haircut editor tried to push through the crowd and get the conversation to Holiday on his lips.

"We all know that you did really well today. What do you think of the triple-double that is even better than yours? ”

Hearing this, Holiday moved his mouth unnaturally. yes, I've done my best, but that damn yellow-skinned guy is always better. Holiday was not reconciled, and no player could afford to lose despite a good performance. It's just unfortunate that Yiyang seems to be the boulder suspended above the Phu Quoc Center Arena. And now, this boulder has completely crushed Holiday and the 76ers to death.

'He's a fantastic player and I'm looking forward to our next showdown.' Holiday forced a smile and then turned away, no longer interviewed.

The reporters smiled with satisfaction, and Holiday had such a reaction, which was enough to tell the story. From then on, this group of reporters will add another Zhu to Yiyang's list of enemies. Holiday name.

Another excellent young point guard fell under Yiyang, and reporters are secretly looking forward to when the guy who can beat Yiyang will appear?

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As the party who cut down three pairs of data, Yiyang himself was not surrounded by many reporters. After Dallas No. 1 played in the NBA for almost a season, reporters knew very well that instead of interviewing Yiyang's guy, they should go and interview the stray cat at the door of the court, after all, neither of them could speak.

Of course, Yiyang is not a reporter who has not encountered it. There were still a few unbelieving reporters who asked Yiyang questions, but his eternal poker face and stiff answers as if reading lines made this group of reporters return in vain.

So, although Yiyang was the focus of today's game, he was also the first to be able to return to the locker room.

Yiyang took out his mobile phone from the cabinet, and dozens of unread text messages had appeared on the phone screen. These text messages, without exception, are all blessings congratulating Yiyang on cutting the first triple-double of his career.

Vignarie, Coach Stevens, Hayward, Yao Ming, Cuban and even Kobe Bryant all sent text messages to Yiyang. Although it is just a simple text, when Yiyang reads it with relish. It's nice to be recognized by everyone......

Thinking of this, Yiyang smiled softly, then completely relaxed himself and leaned against the cabinet.

Just then, the door to the locker room was slammed open. Terry led the group to stand at the door, staring at Yiyang. The two looked at each other and were silent for three or four seconds. Just as Yiyang was about to speak, Terry suddenly led everyone to pounce.

"Hahahaha! Stinky boy! Three pairs! Your! ”

"Good fight, boy! Congratulations, you have a triple-double for the first time in your career. Of course, we agreed that this is just the beginning of your habit of chopping triple-doubles! ”

", isn't that Italian girl giving you great strength! I knew you kid, you love to show off like a lion when you see beautiful women! ”

The Mavericks players and Yiyang had a mess, and although the scene was very chaotic, it could be seen that everyone was happy.

"Don't you go in?" Mavericks assistant coach Terry. When Stotts saw Carlisle standing at the door of the dressing room, he elbowed the smiling boss against the door frame.

Carlisle shook his head. "Let's not bother them, these guys are tired, let them relax first......"

The players are still playing with each other, and this group of big men is like children who are developing too fast at the moment. But one man, having seen Carlisle standing in the doorway, pulled out and walked towards his manager.

"What's the matter, Jason?" Carlisle knew that Kidd was coming for him, so he was the first to ask.

"Nothing...... Hey, I've trained this guy well. Kidd stood beside Carlisle and looked at Yiyang with a proud look as he was surrounded by his teammates. That kid had only done a simple polishing before he settled in the Mavericks, and the experience of playing under the Bulldogs and Stevens gave Yiyang a good foundation, but the efforts of Kidd and others carved Yiyang more finely.

"Thanks to you, Jason. You just told him the basics of rebounding the ball a few days ago, and today, he hit a triple-double. He was learning so fast, incredibly fast. I wish you could stay and teach him more. Carlisle casually chatted with Kidd.

"That's what I'm here to tell you, chief." Kidd suddenly changed his words and stared earnestly into Carlisle's eyes.

"This guy is growing really fast and I think he's going to be a huge improvement at the end of the season. The next playoffs or the beginning of the next season, he can grow into the core of the organization in your heart. Not just tactically, but mentally, that kid is a natural leader. ”

"What are you...... Want him to start in your place in the future? Carlisle seemed to see through Kidd's thoughts.

"I want to be a player like me, a playmaker who can attack, defend and lead the team forward. This guy is already very strong, maybe in the playoffs this season, you can try to get him to try the feeling of starting the game. He has to get used to it as early as possible, and in addition to being good for him in the future, there is another reason for that...... I decided to retire. ”

Carlisle's smile froze on his face, and he thought he had misheard. At this time, there was still a commotion in the locker room, and the conversation between Kidd and Carlisle could only be heard by the two of them.

Carlisle stiffly twisted his head towards Kidd. "Sorry...... I heard you right, Jason, you just said you were retiring? ”

Kidd nodded, "Forget?" My contract expires this season. ”

??“ Oh no, no...... Cuban has prepared a brand new contract for you, and everything will be fine. As long as you sign it, you can continue to play. There's nothing wrong with that......" Carlisle was a little flustered, although Kidd's stats were not so flashy now, and his light on the court had been overshadowed by Yiyang. But only Carlisle, as the manager, knows how important Kidd is to the team. Without him stabilizing the situation during Yiyang's time off the court, without him helping his teammates on the training ground, and without him stabilizing the harmonious atmosphere in the Mavericks' locker room, this team would not have been able to achieve such good results.

Even if Kidd retires without saying that, it means that a great player is about to disappear from the basketball court forever. Carlisle didn't want to leave the legend now.

"Boss, my body can't support me to play at a high level anymore, and if I continue like this, I will definitely be the absolute core of the field in the future. What about me? I'm going to be 40 years old and I'm going to be of no help to the team. I don't want to be a guy sitting on the bench and getting paid. And you know, I've always wanted to be a coach, and I thought, it's not a retirement, it's just a new journey. Kidd smiled at Carlisle, as if he had made up his mind.

?“ Didn't you just say that you want to be like you? If you retire at the end of the season, how can he do what you do? You're a legend, Jason. It's not that easy to become a legend! If you must leave, please stay for another year to help us and train too. You can tell the kid what to do in a game, in training. I'm sure you can tell that kid's potential hasn't been fully exploited yet. In the two years he's been playing as a rookie, I really hope you stay with him. And how to coach a player well is also helpful for how you coach a team well. You should be, this is an internship before you start your coaching career. ”

After Carlisle finished speaking, the two looked at Yiyang at the same time, who was exhausted by his teammates. The guy is taciturn, but on the basketball court, always able to blow up the world.

"Turn him into a legend? You know, sir, I never miss a shot. Kidd smiled slightly, as if he had found a reason to keep playing. Well, I'll fight for another year! For that kid, for the future of the team. ”

"Thank you, Jason." Two bald old men patted each other on the shoulder.

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