Chapter 498: Three-point Shooting
Judging from the performance of both sides in the first quarter, this game must be a tug-of-war, and neither the Mavericks nor the Pistons will have a big rout or surrender. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info
In this case, Larry Brown will not be left to chance, and will play this game as if it were the Finals, and the Pistons players are also prepared for this, and I believe the Mavericks are also mentally prepared.
Before the start of the second quarter, Larry Brown laid out a new tactic, not to pinch Dirk Nowitzki, to defend the other four points, especially Michael Finley, Jason Terry must defend these two points, Richard Hamilton and Chauncee Billups have also issued military orders, must guard these two points.
At the beginning of the second quarter of the game, the Mavericks took the lead in attacking, Michael Finley, received a pass from Jason Terry, broke through Richard Hamilton and prepared to make a layup, and Richard Hamilton would never allow Michael Finley to score so easily, after all, he just assured Larry Brown that he would definitely defend Michael Finley, he didn't want to be slapped in the face so soon, Michael Finley was entangled by Richard Hamilton, and had to choose to shoot, but Michael Finley's shooting was also interfered with by Richard Hamilton, So Michael Finley's offense ended in failure.
The rebound was grabbed by Ben Wallace, Ben Wallace threw the basketball directly to Chauncey Billups, Chauncy Billups quickly broke through Jason Terry's defense with the ball and took the basketball across the half court, and Osborne also shook off Josh Howard to stand near the 45-degree angle of the three-point line, Chauncey Billups passed the basketball directly to Osborne.
Osborne didn't hesitate at all, and threw the basketball into the basket directly, Osborne's three-point shooting was not frequent at the beginning, but the Mavericks' offensive firepower was also the top in the league, so it was difficult for the Pictons to take a certain degree of lead if they didn't do so.
The Mavericks also showed no weakness, Dirk Nowitzki also made a clean three-pointer when the Mavericks counterattacked, there is no way for Dirk Nowitzki's shooting Pistons players, if you want to defend Dirk Nowitzki, it is basically impossible, only pray that his shooting touch is not so hot.
Chaunci Billups then also assisted Rashid Wallace to shoot a two-pointer, although not as many three-pointers as Dick Nowitzki, but it also made Rasheed Wallace breathe a sigh of relief, after all, only Rasheed Wallace is the worst among the Pistons players, because he has the heart to defend against Dirk Nowitzki, but there is no way, so he has been aggrieved, wanting to find a chance to counterattack, since he can't stop it, he has to attack, even if it is not a full attack, just a round of attack? Chauncey Billups helped him make his wish come true.
Jason Terry saw that Dirk Nowitzki's hand was so hot and wanted to pass the ball to him, but unfortunately his idea was seen through by Osborne and Richard Hamilton, so when Jason Terry passed, Osborne stabbed the pass wide, and then Richard Hamilton received the basketball and cooperated with Osborne for a fast-break layup.
Although Larry Brown asked the players not to care about Dirk Nowitzki's shot, but Jason Terry passed the ball so obviously, wouldn't they be sorry for their IQ? While there is no way to stop Dirk Nowitzki from shooting, it can prevent him from receiving the ball, and if he can't catch the basketball, Dirk Nowitzki's shot is not to be feared.
The Mavericks' offensive efficiency was okay, having already made a good shot, while the Pistons were even sharper offensively, with the Pistons making five three-pointers to help the Pistons temporarily take a 49-43 lead.
At the end of the second quarter, the Pistons led the Mavericks by eight points at 33:25, and the score at halftime was 71:63 for the Pistons to lead the Mavericks.
There was a little problem with the Mavericks' offense, the defense was evenly matched, Dirk Nowitzki and Michael Finley's offense was caught by the Pistons players, Dirk Nowitzki's shooting was not stopped, but Osborne and Richard Hamilton stole a few Jason Terry passes, cutting off Jason Terry's connection with Dirk Nowitzki, and Michael Finley's offense was not smooth because Richard Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace's combination interfered with his scoring.
So in the second quarter of the game, the Pistons' defense played a big role.
Larry Brown is pleased with the performance and asks the players to continue to carry forward this defensive spirit.
In the third quarter of the game, the Mavericks also made important adjustments, allowing the Mavericks players to chisel inside, and everyone else concentrated the basketball on the hands of Dirk Nowitzki and Eric Dampier, at the beginning of the game, Michael Finley and Jason Terry didn't even attack by themselves, and passed the basketball to the inside, in fact, their passing ability was quite good, Dirk Nowitzki also relied on his back-hitting skills to force Rasheed Wallace, and Rasheed Wallace was about to be unable to withstand it.
There is no way to make Ben Wallace misplace Dirk Nowitzki, the effect is quite obvious, Dirk Nowitzki really can't carry Ben Wallace, and the Pistons are still relying on outside offense to score.
Osborne also received passes from Chauncey Billups many times and threw three-pointers, Osborne can see that the Mavericks' interior has blown up the Pistons' interior, and the Mavericks are still thinking of relying on Michael Finley, Jason Terry, and Josh Howard to defend the three of them, but Osborne will definitely not let this happen.
Osborne ignored Josh Howard's defense many times and threw difficult three-pointers, and the Mavericks also sent two players to cover him at this time, but unfortunately Richard Hamilton and Chauncy Billups are now able to shoot a beautiful three-pointer, even if Osborne's side is trapped, Osborne can also pass to Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton, so the Pistons took advantage of the three-point shot in the third quarter and opened the score in one fell swoop.
Osborne shot 6 of 10 three-pointers in the third quarter, scoring a total of 34 points, and the Pistons also led the Mavericks by 13 points, although Dirk Nowitzki also scored 30 points, but the Mavericks are a two-pointer-oriented team after all, and the Pistons will naturally take the lead when the shots are about the same and the shooting percentage is about the same.
In the fourth quarter of the game, the Pistons went even more crazy, Osborne made 8 solo shots in the final quarter, made 5 three-pointers, and scored 15 points, Chauncey Billups also made 5 shots and scored 3 points, and scored 9 points, Richard Hamilton also shot 3 of 4 shots and scored 9 points, and Tysha Ann Prince, who came off the bench, also made a three-pointer.
The Mavericks were defended by the Pistons' death, Michael Finley's offense was dumb, Dirk Nowitzki was frequently trapped, and in this offensive battle, the Pistons finally won the game, defeating the Mavericks 123-111, the Pistons made 28 three-pointers in this game, and it can be said that the Pistons won by relying on three-pointers. (To be continued.) )