The U.S. Route Center arena was packed an hour before the game began, holding large MVP-lettered signs, hoping that Yiyang, the MVP candidate, would lead the Mavericks to victory.

Hayward and Stevens sat behind the technical desk in the first row, looking forward to Yiyang's appearance. In the luxury box, Kuban had already arranged Wen Xue, and as for Vignali, who was inseparable from business activities, she was also staring at the TV screen excitedly with dark circles in the early morning in Italy.

"The playoffs are back in Dallas, and today's finale is about to begin!" Mike. Brin's voice was transmitted via satellite signals to every fan in the United States who were following the game. Today, the NBA has a total of 4 playoff matchups, and this game between the Grizzlies and Mavericks is the latest to start.

The battle between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers has entered the third quarter. The matchup between the Bulls and the Nets also started ten minutes ago, and now, considered the most suspenseful game of the first round, is about to begin.

"The final game of the day is about to begin, and I think the Mavericks will definitely do their best tonight to try to win." The game hasn't started yet, Mike. Brin's commentary has already begun.

"But the Grizzlies' impregnable defense won't allow the Mavericks to get away with it easily." Kevin. Harlan looked at the Grizzlies' starting list, and whoever comes out with these guys is a defensive expert! Consisting of 5 defensive giants to make up the starting lineup, it has to be said that Lionel. Hollins' tactical thinking is really special.

"No matter how strong the Grizzlies' defense is, the Mavericks will give it their all. Because, in the game between the Thunder and the Lakers just now, Westbrook left the game with an injury. ”

"Westbrook is out injured, what does it have to do with the Mavericks?" Kevin. Harlan spread his hands in confusion, Bryn's guy couldn't be a commentator.

"Of course it matters, Westbrook's injury means that the Thunder are in a big loss. After the Twins are missing one, the Mavericks will have a better chance of winning when they meet the Thunder again. If I had told you yesterday that the Mavericks had a good chance of crushing the Thunder in a second-round series to advance to the Western Conference Finals, you would have said I had my head pinched. But when Westbrook was injured, it wasn't out of the question. "Mike. Brin is thinking far ahead, and he's already predicting who will make it to the Western Conference Finals. However, the first game of the first round of the series hasn't started yet.

Just as the fans were excited, two basketball hoops in the American Airlines Center arena suddenly erupted into high columns of fire. The scorching fireworks lit up the arena, and everyone shouted in the fiery red light.

In the next second, all the Mavericks rushed out of the players' tunnel. Yiyang followed last as always, but when he appeared, the cheers at the scene were the loudest.

"Dirk. Nowitzki has a much higher status with the Mavericks than Yiyang, but there is no doubt that Mavericks fans like Yiyang more now. "Watching Yiyang being worshiped by the fans, Mike. Brin couldn't help but sigh at how quickly time passed. Nowitzki was slowly aging before he knew it, and fortunately, the Dallas Mavericks found a successor to the "German tank".

"It's really grand, I don't know if they will laugh after the game starts." Looking at the Mavericks players who were receiving the crazy worship of the fans on the court, Zach . Randolph, the former "cancer" fat man, complained.

After the Grizzlies appeared, there was no special reaction on the scene, and there was no close-up of the camera. They were like a group of strangers passing by the pitch temporarily, without attracting the slightest attention.

But in fact, this sixth-ranked team in the West is not a lamb to be slaughtered.

"The Grizzlies have been building the team right for the past two seasons, and they have given up on Mayo and Guy in exchange for an unexpected result. Some predict that the Grizzlies will be able to beat the Mavericks to advance to the second round this season, but in my opinion, the two sides are evenly matched. ”

That's right, Mike, the Grizzlies have the tightest defense in the league, and the Mavericks' offense has always been good under the combing. It's a spear and shield matchup, and it's not easy for either team to beat each other. ”

Yiyang can't hear Mike. Brin and Kevin. Harlan's voice, but he also knew very well in his heart that the strength of the Grizzlies, the sixth in the West, might be comparable to the top three.

Looking at the "black and white bears" with muscles and bones moving opposite him, a huge sense of oppression hit Yiyang. Those two guys, putting either one on the inside line is a big problem. But the grizzly bear, but there are two!

But soon, Yiyang's expression returned to calm. It's because the opponent is strong enough that the game is interesting!

There is no big grudge between the Grizzly Bear and the Mavericks, and the two sides are not mortal enemies. But when the referee blew the whistle, the eyes of the players of both teams immediately became murderous! The Mavericks don't want to be out of the tournament in one round, and the Grizzlies are looking to take the team one step further in the playoffs.

Everyone wants to win, but there is only one winner. So what are the options other than fighting?

Mark. Gasol is 2.16 meters tall, which is much taller than his older brother Paul. Although Mark is only a floor streamer, his excellent height and reach still make it easy for him to win the ball for the Bulls.

See Mike. Conley actively ran towards him, and Yiyang directly posted it to restrict Conley's movement. The Grizzlies' offense isn't a strong point, and if you continue to put pressure on them, it will definitely have an immediate effect.

Conley couldn't shake off Yiyang's entanglement, so he called Randolph to set up an off-ball block for him. The timing of the pick-and-roll was timely, and Conley and Randolph's chemistry led to their first goal of the day.

"Zach's block was very timely, and Conley's final shot was quite solid. Before the game, no one could have imagined that the Memphis Grizzlies, which the offensive workers were most afraid of. ”

was easily cut by the Grizzlies for two points, and Yiyang was naturally very unwilling. The block just now, he didn't expect Randolph to be in place so quickly, all unprepared. After conceding two points, Yiyang's biggest wish at this time is to help the team score!

Yiyang slowly controlled the ball and advanced, and the Grizzlies' airtight defense unfolded under Yiyang's nose. Nowitzki couldn't get the ball at all, and Randolph's defense was both soft and hard, which made Nowitzki very uncomfortable.

"The Grizzlies did a pretty good job defensively after the goal."

Seeing this scene, Carlisle on the sidelines was not too worried. Aren't those things that I have been practicing for the past two days just for this moment?

After Yiyang passed halftime, Xiaokang Li cleverly let Yiyang take a step to prevent Yiyang from suddenly rushing straight into the penalty area. And the "Black and White Bears" are also stationed near the three-second zone, and it seems that there is no offensive space to use at all.

Just when everyone thought that Maverick was forced to finish the attack on the outside, Yiyang suddenly leaned down and passed through Conley's stunned expression.

Yiyang broke through the defense, but it didn't seem to help at all. Because the Grizzlies' defense is not safe to pass their own position.

Yiyang looked at the tall double bears, suddenly retreated, and then shot!

Gasol, who was excited, pounced directly, hoping to interfere with Yiyang in time, and it would be best if he could directly complete the block. But when Gasol just jumped, Yiyang was like a gust of wind, spreading out from Gasol's side and continuing to break through! Yiyang's trademark step back to worship the Buddha allowed him to easily bypass the area guarded by the "Great White Bear".

"I wouldn't be surprised if he's beaten the Big Three on the court since he's beaten the Big Three in a row." Mike. Brin smiled, his hands already clenched into fists.

Seeing this, Randolph immediately made up for the basket. But with his huge weight, he couldn't move quickly, let alone stop Yiyang from scoring.

Yiyang didn't say anything to Randolph, he jumped high, lifted the basket, and pressed the ball into the frame with a powerful dunk.

With this dunk, Yiyang not only allowed the Mavericks to equalize, but also made fans realize that the Grizzlies' defense does not seem to be indestructible.

After landing on the ground, Yiyang nodded slightly, as if he was satisfied with the attack he had just made.

Carlisle swung his fist the sidelines, and he was on his guard until the bout. But now, Yiyang has proven that he can really score in the Grizzlies' defensive system! He can afford the burden of the number one scorer.

Conley, a guy who has been working hard in the alliance for 6 years unconsciously, was full of surprise, and when Yiyang broke through on his own just now, he couldn't take advantage of the power confrontation. Conley still remembers that when he first met Yiyang, the strength level of the two sides was half a catty. But now, Conley couldn't resist the onslaught. Yiyang, what has that kid experienced in the past few years after entering the alliance?

Conley and Yiyang scored a goal each, and both leading defenders got their teams off to a good start. The Grizzlies' offense doesn't seem to be out of nowhere, and their defense isn't impregnable.

After Carlisle and Yiyang were excited for a while, they quickly regained their composure. In the first round, the two sides were tied. But who knows, what tricks the other party will use after that? This opponent is not simple......