As we get closer to the new season, the atmosphere in Mavericks training camp is getting tense. Everyone has recovered from the leisure of the holiday and is ready to fight at any time.

In the past few days, the players have been practicing better and better on the training ground, even exceeding Carlisle's expectations. One summer, Yiyang was busy "sprinkling dog food" with Vignari everywhere. The kid has improved a lot from last season, his consistency from beyond the three-point line continues to rise, and his offensive tools have become more abundant after the break.

And the most surprising thing for Carlisle was Nowitzki, who averaged only 17 points and 5 rebounds per game last season, setting his lowest stats in 12 seasons. But this season in the training camp, Dirk instead showed some "rejuvenation" momentum.

Nowitzki looks even better than last season, and it seems that he has just finished his new marriage in July, and he is not overwhelmed by the intense sense of happiness.

The team's form is gradually getting on track, and Carlisle is afraid to say that the Mavericks can compete for a championship this season. But their strength is definitely much stronger than what you see on paper.

In this way, fans and players on both sides are looking forward to the arrival of the first game of the regular season. The world wants to see what the Lakers F4 is capable of, while some are curious about an almost all-new Mavericks.

However, just three days before the start of the new season, an unexpected event changed the fate of the Mavericks.

Nowitzki felt some discomfort in his knee during the three days of training before the start of the game, and after going down for a check-up, doctors realized that the injuries accumulated over the years had overwhelmed Nowitzki's knee.

The knee is undoubtedly an extremely important part for professional athletes, and if you can not use the knife in this place, try not to move it. As a result, Nowitzki has never had surgery on his knee for all these years.

However, the doctor admits that if Nowitzki had not undergone surgery and had continued to do so, his career would have been greatly shortened. As you get older, your legs and feet may become less sharp.

This eventually led Nowitzki to undergo knee surgery to clean up the scars he had left on his knee over the years. At the same time, the Mavericks officially announced the timing of Nowitzki's departure from the team. 6-8 weeks, before the new season has even started, Nowitzki is already sure to miss a lot of games!

Nowitzki, 34, has spent 14 seasons in the NBA and has never missed more than nine games in a single season in his career. Now all of a sudden, 6-8 weeks out of injury, no one knows if the Mavericks will be able to hold on.

"What bad luck, why now!?" After hearing from the team doctor that Nowitzki would be out for 6-8 weeks, Cuban clutched his head in pain.

Originally, Cuban wanted to form a Big Four lineup this summer, but now it's good, there is only one star left in the whole team. With the addition of O.J. Mayo, it counts as a half at most.

"It's not something we can control, and the fact that Dirk is being treated now will be good for him in the future. You don't want to see Dirk retire early due to injury a few years later. Little Nelson comforted Carlisle in the office, and it was really shocking that something like this happened. But there is no way, the new season is approaching step by step, even if only Yiyang is left, the Mavericks have to play!

It was precisely because of this injury that the atmosphere in the Mavericks' locker room instantly became a lot more depressing. Although Dirk is no longer the super forward who played the Big Three the year before last, without him, the Mavericks are bound to be significantly affected.

In addition to the pressure within the Mavericks, the outside world will naturally put pressure on Yiyang and them. Some media even joked that this opening game was completely an exhibition game prepared by the league to promote the Lakers. Even if Yiyang is very strong, but in the face of the Lakers F4, the Mavericks can only be beaten.

The whole team was preparing under great pressure, and the atmosphere was tense as if it were a senior class. On Oct. 30, the Mavericks were pushed to the Staples Center despite losing Nowitzki. In the eyes of many fans, the Mavericks are completely tied to the guillotine, and there is no choice but to die.

But Kobe didn't think so, he knew too well the strength of that guy in Yiyang! "Black Mamba" still hasn't forgotten how he was swept away by the Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals the year before last!

Since it was the first game of the new season, the Staples Center prepared a special player introduction ceremony for fans today. The purpose is to give the Lakers' F4 combination a shining debut.

As the visiting team, the live DJ introduced the Mavericks' starters in a flat tone like a college teacher who was being named. When everyone else played, the Staples Center didn't react, as if the Mavericks players were air.

However, when Yiyang was called by the live DJ, the entire Staples Center was shaken by violent boos!

"Hahaha, it doesn't seem to be very popular in Los Angeles. The year before, the Mavericks eliminated the Lakers, and last season, they ruthlessly swept the Los Angeles Clippers here. And this summer, he also turned down a transfer invitation from the Lakers. If Los Angeles fans were asked to pick their favorite NBA star now, the name would definitely be included. Seeing this scene, Mike on the commentary stage. Brin couldn't help but smile. The fans of Los Angeles are very vindictive.

Subsequently, the DJ on the scene solemnly shouted the names of the Lakers' Big Four one by one with a passionate voice. With each player on the court, the basketball hoop at the Staples Center erupts with fire. Before the game even started, the atmosphere was already pushed to the first climax by the four stars of the Lakers.

"It's incredible, who would have thought a few months ago that the Los Angeles Lakers would be like this. Nash, Gasol, Dwight and Kobe, oh my God, this kind of lineup even in NBA2K games, I can't imagine it! ”

Speaking of NBA2K games, NBA2K13 endorsed by Yi, Durant and Rose will also be released soon. Let's see, can Yiyang, the cover spokesperson, shoulder the heavy responsibility without Dirk? ”

The atmosphere of the game has spread through every cranny of the arena, and Lakers fans are standing up, ready to witness the first step of the Lakers' great slaughter.

"Look at the crazy atmosphere in Staples, I said you should be here." Before the game began, Bryant hugged Yiyang as always. The flag of the Lakers is still regretting, and it is a pity that Yiyang did not agree to his invitation.

Although it may not be good to say this, Nash is indeed a backup option for the Lakers after Yiyang.

"Thank you for your kindness, Bryant, but I'm not interested in your super team. Of course, if you want to come to Dallas, I would welcome you. ”

"After the Heat won the championship, do you still believe that this is an era where a team can win with a single core? If I'm not mistaken, you and I were eliminated in the Western Conference semifinals last year. That's the reality, too. After Kobe Bryant and Yiyang embraced, their expressions became serious. Today, we'll prove it to you. ”

"I'll give it my all." Yiyang turned around and walked towards his own half. If a basketball game can be won or lost just by looking at the lineup on paper, then what is the meaning of the sport?

Howard was bouncing into the center circle, and it was clear that he was very excited to play as a Lakers player for the first time. Seeing Howard standing on the court wearing a Lakers jersey, it is not an exaggeration to describe the mood of Lakers fans as crying with joy.

This is a great center who has just won the best defensive player, block king, rebounding king, and brutal dominance after O'Neal in the past few years. The post-Kobe era of the Lakers can also be a perfect transition with the addition of Howard!

Therefore, in the scrum link, the "floor flow" Carman naturally failed to compare with Howard. Howard jumped hard and slapped the ball into Nash's hand with a full half palm ahead of Carman.

Lakers fans cheered loudly, and the "Cattle Slaughter Operation" officially began!

Nash was not in a hurry after winning the ball, and his composure looked very, very out of step with the passionate fans. He had trained with Yiyang in Brickley's training camp last summer, and he knew very well that in the face of a guy like Yiyang, if you don't stabilize and play slowly, you will definitely suffer!

Although Yiyang has a good personal relationship with Nash, he is also ruthless on the field. As soon as Nash passed halftime, he was entangled by Yiyang.

"Steve was struggling with Yi's defense, and he seemed to have a hard time getting out of the entanglement. Bryant stepped forward to answer, and Steve came out with the ball. ”

After Kobe Bryant received the basketball, he reached out and called Howard to block it for him. Howard didn't do a pick-and-roll in his early years with the Magic, but usually, the ball would come back to him after a pick-and-roll. But in the Lakers, playing under Kobe, "Warcraft" doesn't have such treatment every time.

After the block, Howard was cutting inside to ask for the ball, but Kobe Bryant made a straight backward jumper in a mid-range position!

Howard hurried to the basket in hopes of picking up an offensive rebound. However, this extremely difficult shot went straight into the net!

"Kobe Bryant's individual ability is still very strong, and the blocking and dismantling between him and Howard is impressive!" Mike. What Brin didn't know was that Howard himself was stunned by the goal. When I was training, I knew that the ball would be returned to me, but when it came to the official game, Kobe Bryant threw it directly?

As soon as he got on the court, Bryant scored a goal. Judging from the defense just now, the Mavericks are really powerless against the Lakers.

"Brand, serve!" Former All-Star forward Elton, who started in place of Nowitzki. Brand was a little stunned, he had just experienced a feeling of powerlessness. But Yiyang's shouting brought him back to the game.

After coming to his senses, Brand sent the baseline ball over. With the overwhelming boos of the Lakers fans, Yiyang attacked the basket guarded by F4.

Nash's defense has always been a critic's issue, so today, Bryant paid special attention to Nash's back. Once Yiyang breaks through, he will immediately switch to Yiyang.

Yiyang stopped outside the three-point line with the ball, and he raised his hand and shouted, urging his teammates to run actively. It seems that there is really a bit of Kidd's shadow.

Yiyang handed the ball to Kaman, who was raised to the high post, and he looked for the gap by running without the ball.

Dallas One circled around and began to run towards Carman again, as if he wanted to make a hand-to-hand with Carman.

However, just as Yiyang was about to take over the basketball in Kaman's hand, he suddenly ran back, shook off Nash, and cut to the basket. During the training camp, Kaman and Yiyang also cultivated some tacit understanding. He made a pass in his heart and let Yiyang, who cut into the basket, receive the basket!

Kobe Bryant just turned around to chase the defense, but Yiyang ran halfway, turned his head to look outside the three-point line, and made an outward pass.

"O.J. Mayo!" Kobe Bryant's mind immediately flashed the name, although Mayo's kid has not had a good time in recent seasons. But that doesn't mean you can completely empty him.

Kobe Bryant was still secretly proud that he had seen through Yiyang's intentions, he stopped chasing the defense, and just when he stretched out his hand to break the ball, Yiyang put his eyes back to the front, changed the pass to the top, and scored the ball softly in the air with Gasol's physical confrontation!

"Good shot! Haha, once again deceived the Lakers' defense with his trademark fake fax and scored the Mavericks' first point this season! It is worth mentioning that the fake fax on which used to be Steve. Nash's killer move, but now, Nash's team is being crushed in familiar ways. "Mike. Brin smiled excitedly, the confrontation of the top players is really good-looking!

At the end of the first round, the two sides did not give in. The Lakers have more stars, and Yiyang also has his own way of winning.

As it turns out, the Mavericks weren't defenseless at Staples. Yiyang is not helpless against the defensive net woven by Nash, Kobe, Howard and Gasol.

Carlisle hurriedly shouted from the sidelines, urging his players not to celebrate and to hurry back to defending.

If you want to win, Mavericks are serious!