Chapter 639: The veteran duo
The two wins the Mavericks won at home were indeed too exciting. Being swept away by this "passion" in the minds of the Mavericks players seems to have made them forget how hard it was to win these two games.
In the first game, they fought hard to complete the comeback with an invincible defense. In the second game, they persevered until the end, and if it weren't for Carter's magical kill, it would have been the Mavericks themselves who were killed.
Although the 2-0 lead was huge, it was not easy for them to win every game.
Just when everyone, including the Mavericks players, was looking forward to getting the match point in Game 3 of the series, the Spurs reminded everyone with a victory that we are not just some shrimp soldiers!
The 2-1 aggregate score woke everyone up, this is the Western Conference Finals, and no one will give up the victory so easily!
"Don't listen to the media's nonsense, you'll definitely be able to come back with match points!" On the phone, Vignarie's voice looked a little angry, and the excessive comments of the media made the Italian girl unbearable.
As a professional team, it's normal to lose. But under the media's rendering, it seems that if the Mavericks lose, they are destined to usher in the end of the world.
"Don't worry, I'm used to it. You're over there with your mom, is everything okay? Yiyang was not worried about the reporters' remarks, but he was a little worried about Vignarie getting along with Wen Xue alone at home.
Mother, like herself, doesn't talk much and is quieter. And Vignari is sometimes a little too lively. Two women with completely different personalities living alone really made Yiyang a little relieved.
"My aunt and I are fine! Yesterday I took my aunt to the mall to buy a lot of bags, and you rarely take your aunt to the mall! In the evening, my aunt cooked me a big meal, all Chinese food! Although I wasn't used to using chopsticks at first, I quickly swept away the food! Hehe, yes, after marrying you, there will be such a sumptuous dinner every day. Vignari burst out laughing, like a little girl of twelve or thirteen.
It seems that Mother and Vignari are getting along exceptionally well. This undoubtedly reassured Yiyang a lot, and also allowed him to fully focus on the fourth game between the two sides.
Game 4 of the series was played, and the two sides actually knew each other inside and out. Now, the two managers have less and less place to help the players, and the outcome of the game is more about whether the players are playing solidly on the field.
Tactically, there are no more tricks and secrets on both sides. The hard-to-head strength duel will be the theme of today's competition.
Before the start of the game, Yiyang still saw a lot of articles on his mobile phone that were unfavorable to him.
"After Nowitzki, he will also become the second most incompetent MVP in history!"
"Six mistakes have caused controversy and have become a cancer for the team."
Not only Yiyang, but Nowitzki's disastrous performance in the last game also made the media bombard him indiscriminately. The photo of Dior stepping back and shooting in front of Dirk has become the darling of major news websites and newspapers.
"What else can a 36-year-old Dirk do? He couldn't even beat Burres. Dior! ”
Mavericks fans still have expectations for Dirk, hoping that he can help him make it all the way to the Finals. Come on, how much has Dirk's form regressed in the past two years, and they don't have any points in their hearts? ”
"4 of 11, this is the truest portrayal of Dirk's form this season. He may be able to put in good performances once in a while, but he will never be able to dominate the pitch again. ”
Yiyang looked at the news and then at Dirk. The German, with his hair long again and a beard that fills his chin, is indeed much older than when Yiyang first met him.
Four years ago, it was Dirk who led him to conquer the city. At that time, as long as Yiyang passed the ball to Dirk, he knew that the guy would definitely be able to put the ball in the basket.
In fact, after so many years, Yiyang's impression of Dirk is still the same. He is still the omnipotent No. 41 in Yiyang's heart, but sometimes, he also needs to rest and rest.
"Dirk." Yiyang shouted, and Nowitzki continued to tie a protective gear to his thighs, not looking up, but answering.
"If we win this game, we'll get match points! This is the closest we've come to the O'Brien Cup in three years. ”
Nowitzki suddenly stopped what he was doing and looked up at Yiyang.
"O'Brien Cup...... yes, it's been so long. Today, let that group of San Antonios know who's the number one in the West! ”
Seeing Dirk in such a state, Yiyang couldn't help but smile. It seems that those bullshit news will not affect the momentum of the "German tank" in the slightest.
Dirk did not play well in the last game, but if you look down on this sloppy guy like this, you will pay the price.
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On May 27, 2014, the NBA playoffs resumed. The fourth matchup between the Spurs and the Mavericks was almost one-sided before the game began.
In ESPN's online poll, 69 percent of people think the Spurs can win, and only a small percentage think the Mavericks can get a match point at the ATT center. In that small group, there are many who are actually Mavericks fans. So when you actually calculate it, there are only a handful of people who think that Mavericks can win.
No way, Ginobili's play in the last game was too dazzling. And the state of the Mavericks makes people see no hope.
Yiyang's pass was no longer lethal, and Dirk's threat near the three-second zone plummeted. The Mavericks' form after playing on the road has not been good, and the outside world does not think they will be able to adjust in a day.
With so many people's "anticipation", when the Mavericks stepped into the ATT center, they were greeted by "enthusiastic" boos from Spurs fans.
Yiyang looked at the black floor background and the serious atmosphere in the ATT center, playing here, you will always be wrapped in a serious atmosphere. Such an atmosphere is very much in line with the temperament of the Spurs.
Yiyang has not forgotten the six mistakes he made here the day before yesterday. But he won't be intimidated by that, and he only needs to win one more game today to get match point. In front of match point, nothing is worth being afraid of!
"The poor play of Yihe Dirk in the last game was the key to the Mavericks' loss. The duo don't have the dominance they had four years ago, and I'm worried about whether they'll be able to come back to their senses today. "Mike. Brin looked at Yiyang and Dirk, who were warming up, and shook his head. If these two guys could meet each other in their prime, how much glory they would have created in the NBA.
It's a pity that when Dirk was in full swing, Yiyang was just a rookie. Now Yiyang has become the MVP, but Dirk is slowly getting older.
"Yihe Dirk faced GDP, to be honest, it was quite difficult. Could it be that you can still expect the two of them to work together to score 60 points? No way Mike, their prime time has long passed. ”
Kevin. Harlan is still not optimistic about the prospects of the Mavericks, and the combination of Yiyang and Dirk is no longer as bluffing as before.
The game started quickly, and Popovich put French striker Christian Dior in the starting four today, apparently hoping to strengthen the team's attack. It seems that the Spurs don't want to waste any time today. From the first second of the game, I was going to get rid of the calf directly!
Facing Duncan, who couldn't jump much, Gobert easily won the basketball. Yiyang slowly advanced with the ball under the overwhelming boos, and this time, Yiyang was extremely focused. That kind of lazy passing won't work in front of the Spurs, so every time he passes and receives the ball, Yiyang is extra careful.
Nowitzki was pestered by Dior and was slow to get his chance. Helpless, Yiyang had no choice but to call Goebel to block the demolition. But the Spurs weren't nervous, and their help defense was already in place. As long as Yiyang dares to break through, the Spurs will dare to defend it!
Also masculine one borrowed the cover to break through, Danny. Green was right in front of him. Meanwhile, Parker went straight to Tony. Allen walked away and didn't give him a chance to cut inside to the basket.
The scene seemed to freeze, Yiyang couldn't break through, and there was no room for shooting. At this time, Dirk, who was originally entangled by Dior, suddenly shouted!
Yiyang looked in the direction of the sound and found that Dirk was already leaning on Dio and raising his hand to ask for the ball! Yiyang didn't know how hard Dirk had to waste to get Dior, but he knew it wouldn't be easy.
So, he didn't hesitate. Just like he did four years ago, he obediently hoisted the ball to Dirk, who was going to play in the position.
Dirk held the ball, and his mind flashed to the image of Dior showing off his step-back jumper in front of him yesterday.
"Damn it, look down on people less!" Dirk turned around after holding the ball, and Dior immediately pounced. But Dirk's back turn was just a feint, deceiving Dior's center of gravity before and after, and Nowitzki wiped the opponent's defense and went to the basket! Before Duncan could react, he won the one-handed dunk!
"Dirk. Nowitzki, as soon as he got on the court, scored two points for the Mavericks with a violent dunk! Haha, you said the wrong Kevin. The Germans are in great shape today! ”
After the dunk, Dirk roared like a lion. Subsequently, he gave Yiyang a gentle high-five. The duo from four years ago seems to be back in front of people's eyes.
Yiyang is responsible for delivering "ammunition", and Dirk is responsible for finishing off the attack. Carlisle was in a trance for a moment, he looked at his phone, and then he was sure that today was May 27, 2014, not 2010.
A Spurs offense followed, and Danny. Green's three-pointer slammed into the box. Gobert defended the rebound and defused the crisis.
Dior didn't dare to slack off this time, the Germans were planning to play with themselves! He stuck to Dirk's back, keeping him from getting into a good position. At the same time, the small movements naturally did not stop. In short, it's how to make Dirk uncomfortable!
Under Dior's interference, Dirk really had a hard time getting to the position. If he wants to be unstable in his position, Yiyang doesn't dare to pass the ball rashly. Passing the ball without a good position for an interior player is prone to mistakes.
Yiyang had made enough mistakes yesterday, and he didn't want to do it again today.
Yiyang's eyes were fixed on Dirk, looking like he was still waiting for the other party to take his place. But in the next second, his foot wearing the signature shoes of the Yiyang generation kicked the ground violently!
"Whoosh!"
Parker didn't have time to react at all, he thought Yiyang was going to pass the ball, but Yiyang said that he would speed up! And Yiyang's breakthrough without warning also gave the Spurs' assistant defense no time to prepare in advance.
Reaching the three-point line, Yiyang was still staring at Dirk. He picked up the ball and sent it to Nowitzki's direction, and when Duncan took a step sideways and was about to reach out for a steal, Yiyang took the ball back again!
A realistic fake pass, so that Nowitzki was deceived!
deceived Duncan, Yiyang hit the three-second zone, and then stopped throwing. The basketball hollowed into the net, and Yiyang messed up the Spurs' defense alone.
Everything is the same as four years ago, and Yiyang is still Dirk's most trusted passer.
Everything is different from four years ago, that rookie is now an MVP-level super scorer!
The connection between Yiyang and Nowitzki made the Mavericks play with momentum as soon as they got on the court.
In front of match point, they, refused to fail twice!
The "cowboy" duo that once dominated the alliance seems to be about to start a new storm when they are not favored.