Chapter 838: Awe-inspiring talent
With four straight wins to start the new season, this is perhaps not surprising. But the four teams the Mavericks have won against include the Rockets and the Warriors, two championship contenders, and the gold content of this four-game winning streak is very high.
110-114, in the fourth game of the regular season, Carlisle showed the power of the Mavericks' new version of one big and four small. Facing the Warriors' five-small lineup, the Mavericks coped with ease. You know, this new version of the Mavericks' big four small lineup is the first time to work together in an official game. And the Warriors' Death Five, which has already experienced the test of the Finals last season.
Before the start of the new season, many experts predicted that it would take at least half a season for the Mavericks to become a former. However, the truth is, the group of guys is pretty much ready now.
At the press conference after this game, people finally remembered that the Mavericks roster also had Rudy. Guy the man. The shot he shot at Durant's game has been officially selected by the NBA as the top five of today's list! Rudy. How many years has this happened since Guy made it to the top five today?
When Carlisle chose to sign Gay, it was specially prepared for a large and four small lineup. As it turned out, Guy lived up to Jean's requirements perfectly. With 8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, Gay's stats don't look worth mentioning. But this kind of player, just looking at the data, there is no way to measure their role.
Halfway through the October season, when the Mavericks defeated the Warriors, most people thought the Mavericks were going to have a winning month. If even the Rockets and Warriors can't stop them, the next other opponents should have nothing to do with the Mavericks.
On Oct. 25, the Mavericks played away against the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies have begun to decline, and the small-ball trend has made the slow-paced Grizzlies out of place in this era. Even Mark. Gasol, a traditional center, is also forced to shoot an average of 4.4 three-pointers per game. A few years ago, this data would have been absolutely impossible. At that time, Yiyang's average three-point shots per game were not 4.4.
And the starting lineup of the Grizzlies, in addition to Gasol Jr. and Mike. Except for Conley, the other three people, Yiyang hadn't even heard of their names. Even the starting lineup is patchwork, so you can see how poor the Grizzlies are.
The process and result of the game were not surprising, the Grizzlies did not take a single lead in the whole game, and the Mavericks used a huge gap in strength to press the Grizzlies to the floor and rub them. Once the Memphis Grizzlies were powerful beasts that could leave the mighty western teams bruised. But now, the grizzly bears are like docile pets, at the mercy of the Mavericks.
105-93, the Mavericks beat the Grizzlies on the road, opening a five-game winning streak. The Mavericks scored in double figures with six players, and the Grizzlies, who were once known for their defense, are now being riddled with holes.
People have to sigh that it is not difficult for a team to achieve results. But if you want to stay as enduring as Mavericks, that's the rarest thing.
The Grizzlies, who terrified the teams in the West, have been reduced to fish belly, and the Miami Heat, who are full of glory, are still looking for a new leader of their own. The San Antonio Spurs are distracted, and the Oklahoma City Thunder have experienced a lot of ups and downs. Only the Dallas Mavericks, since Yiyang joined the team, they have maintained the strength of the top team in the league. After so many years, it has never changed.
The day after defeating the Grizzlies, the Mavericks played back-to-back games against the Grizzlies at home. Each season, the league schedules one or two such schedules, allowing the two teams to meet back-to-back in the regular season.
However, this can only add another defeat to the Grizzlies. With a 6-game winning streak, the Mavericks are the only team in the league that hasn't tasted defeat in this chaotic season!
People say it's time for the Mavericks to reviveal. The Dallas Mavericks, who ravaged the league and fought in the regular season, are back! The unbeatable in the regular season heralded the playoffs when the Mavericks were on the move. As long as the Mavericks' roster can stay healthy, they are absolutely capable of regaining the O'Brien Cup they lost.
But it's clear that Yiyang's next opponent doesn't think so.
'We've started to win, we've found our form and we're back on track. And the Dallas Mavericks? I don't care what players they've added this summer, I just know that I'm the guy who's going to lead the 76ers to get stronger! So, in the next game, I'm going to blow up the entire U.S. Route Center Arena to the ground! ”
A tall young guy with a playful expression on his face faced the reporter's camera and did not shy away from commenting on the Dallas Maverick that everyone is now afraid of.
This sweaty guy grabbed 30 points and 11 rebounds from a defensive titan like "Zhuangshen" Drummond in the just-concluded game, and helped the team defeat the Pistons and achieve the first victory of the season. Scoring 30 points on Drummond's head is an interior line that the league can do that on one hand.
It's no wonder this guy is so arrogant, his incredible career experience has given him the capital of hubris.
From a forgotten "glass man" to officially entering the league and soaring into the sky, Joel . Embiid, the unruly Cameroonian man, has taught the world what it means to "believe in the process."
His all-round skills and strong physical attributes have made this "sophomore" already sit on the throne of the first center. Of course, in addition to shining at the center position, Embiid is also a well-known new generation of trash talk kings in the league.
On the court, countless stars have been irritated by Embiid's trash talk. Within a few years of entering the league, Embiid has already made countless enemies. To be blunt, that's Embiid's character. He can choke opponents, reporters, and even commentators. Last season, former professional player and current basketball commentator Jalen Bryant, who became famous for scoring 81 points, made a name for himself. Rose, isn't he choked on Embiid and couldn't speak?
However, when the reporter heard that he had spoken out about the terrifying opponents of Yiyang and Maverick, people were still very surprised.
"I gotta warn you, Joel. The Dallas Mavericks now have a record of winning all 6 games! And you and the Philadelphia 76ers didn't get their first win of the season until today, and before that, you had lost four in a row. ”
After the reporter finished speaking, as expected, Embiid was blinded. "What am I talking about? We're on the right track. Every team needs time to get used to it, even the Golden State Warriors. And now, I can feel that we have passed the run-in period. The next game is very important and I'm definitely going to give it my all. Believe me, after playing against the 76ers, the Mavericks' record is 6-1! ”
After Embiid finished speaking, he walked away angrily. This guy isn't going to be afraid of Yiyang and Maverick because of their legend. From James to Curry, from Cousins to Drummond, Embiid is not afraid of anything.
Someone else can become a legend and become a superstar, so why can't I?
Embiid's words in an interview after the game even overshadowed the game itself. originally thought that the Mavericks would not encounter any strong opponents and obstacles in October, but now, the Mavericks vs. 76ers matchup has attracted more and more attention.
The next day, during the media opening time between the Mavericks' practice, countless reporters rushed in and gathered in front of Yiyang just to hear how Yiyang would respond to Embiid's remarks.
Yiyang's response was only a simple sentence, but it hit the reporter's G-spot fiercely.
"Joel. Embiid? Who is he? ”
Is there anything more insulting than being ignored?
The reporters left contentedly with Yiyang's "who is he", and then, they could go crazy for this game.
"I mean, you don't really know who Embiid is, do you? After only playing more than 30 games in his career, he was able to sign a 5-year 148 million super contract with the team, and this guy has been very popular in the past two years. After the reporters left, old Carter came to Yiyang worriedly. Although Embiid has a big mouth, his strength should not be underestimated.
"Of course I know who Embiid is, but sometimes I have to teach these little guys a lesson." Yiyang winked at Carter, Yiyang was deliberately choking Embiid just now, "However, compared to that big mouth, I think Ben. Simmons may be a bigger threat to us. ”
Carter glanced at Yiyang in surprise, a rookie, was actually considered a huge threat by Yiyang?
"Yesterday the 76ers played the Pistons, and Simmons cut a triple-double of 21 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, that's a triple-double, man! With the fifth game of his career to score a triple-double, he was better than LeBron. James is almost a whole season! Even I couldn't do that. Believe me, a dog that doesn't bark is more dangerous! ”
On the inside, Yiyang has confidence in Gobert's defensive ability, and Embiid will not be too easy. But how to defend Simmons on the front line? That's a big problem.