Chapter Thirty-Five: To Defend Against James?
The Mavericks' bench rotation in the second quarter was five up and five down.
Substitute is: Jose Barria. Jason Terry. Gerard Green. Bryden Bass. Desai Gana Diop composition.
The Timberwolves kept Al Jefferson and McMiller on the court, and Rashad McKaitz came off the bench. Craig Smith and Kevin Love.
Kevin Love, like Wang Dachun, is a rookie this year, having been traded to the Timberwolves after being drafted by the Grizzlies with the fifth pick in the first round.
The second quarter begins. The Mavericks' bench efficiency was significantly inferior to that of the starters, and it took Terry's three-pointer to barely hold on to the lead.
At the end of the second quarter, the score was 53:49. The Mavericks only led by four points.
Wang Dachun was a little chilled when he saw this score. If the score between the two sides is bigger, he still has a chance to play, but now that the score is relatively tight, it is difficult for him to have a chance to play.
After the intermission. In the third quarter, both sides played the main game. It may be that the main force began to feel cold after the game, and the two sides began to play iron constantly. The two sides actually played 14-15 in the entire third quarter!
The score was 67:64, and the Mavericks led by 3 points.
Wang Dachun felt that he was even more out of play, and the head coach had no intention of sending him on the field.
It wasn't until the fourth quarter that the Mavericks' hand picked up slightly. In the end, they defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 95-85.
Maverick Score Data.
Nowitzki played 32 minutes, scoring 21 points and six rebounds on 8-of-17 shooting, 1-of-2 three-pointers and 4-of-6 free throws. No other data is available.
Josh Howard played 36 minutes and finished with 14 points, three rebounds and two assists on 6-of-15 shooting, 0-of-2 three-pointers and 2-of-2 free throws.
Kidd played 32 minutes, shooting 4-of-11, 0-of-3 three-pointers, 1-of-1 free throws, scoring nine points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals.
Other team members. Dampier had 7 points, 8 rebounds and 1 steal, Stackhouse had 2 points and 1 rebound, Terry had 19 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals, Green had 9 points and 2 rebounds, Barria had 2 points and 1 assist, Bath had 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist and 1 attack, and Diop had 3 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal.
It can be said that the efficiency of the entire Mavericks team today is not high, and only three players in the whole team have double-doubles. Wang Dachun watched the whole game from the bench and did not get any chance to play.
After the game. The assistant coach told himself to come to the basketball gym tomorrow morning to do intensive training on his weaknesses.
Wang Dachun was still happy to be taken seriously, and there was no one when he came to the stadium the next day. Coach Solano told him to come over at eight o'clock in the morning, and it's not even seven o'clock yet.
After less than an hour of warm-up, Coach Solano arrived at the arena with Dampier, the team's main center.
"Wang, you're still early!" Solano saw that Wang Dachun had come so early, so he greeted him.
"I didn't come early, I just warmed up." Wang Dachun put down the basketball and came to Coach Solano's side.
"The main reason for calling you here today is to strengthen your offensive means under the basket." Solano said.
"Offensive means?"
"It's the offensive means, although it may be a little short and a little anxious, but this is what the head coach Mr. Carlisle specifically instructed." Solano continued.
"Well, what should I do, Mr. Coach?" Wang Dachun asked him.
"I brought Dampier here today to train with you, and today is a special training session for you all day. Tomorrow we take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. If it's normal for you to practice slowly, but today you have to strengthen the reason, the manager is likely to send you on the court tomorrow to help defend LeBron James"
No way? Wang Dachun felt that this news was a bit sudden, after all, he didn't even have a chance to play for a minute yesterday, and he might go to help defend James tomorrow. I can't even defend my position.
You know, he's been in the league for so long, how can he not know who James is, it's said that guy is a humanoid tank.
Solano continues:
"The main purpose of today is to strengthen your secondary offensive ability, so that you can get the rebound and score on your own when possible, understand?"
Wang Dachun was still a little confused at this time, but he still nodded, and after thanking Dampier for coming to help him, he began to train.
Nov. 3, U.S. Route Center.
The upcoming game is the Dallas Mavericks vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The game was broadcast live across the United States on TNT TV, with Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith as the commentators.
"Charles, do you have any thoughts on today's game?" Smith asked for Team Charles' views and opinions on the game.
"Personally, I think the Cavaliers may have a better chance of winning today!" Barkley replied.
"Why? Are you rooting for the Cavaliers? Smith asked.
"No, it's not! I didn't support any team, but Sir Barkley told me about myself with all my years of basketball experience. Barkley replied in a more gentlemanly manner.
"Well, is that so? Sir Barkley without a championship ring? Smith asked with a smile.
"The Mavericks' main offensive point is on the inside, and the Cavaliers' interior defense this year is very tough, so it could be a tough game for the Mavericks. And the Cavaliers' James is very strong in his rim, which is known in the league, while the Mavericks' rim protection ability is very average, which is my empirical opinion. Barkley said proudly.
"Oh, my sir, didn't you watch the last game between the Rockets and the Mavericks? They have a rookie center with amazing talent. Smith said.
"The talent is amazing, and after all, he is just a rookie, and his role is definitely limited." Barkley replied nonchalantly.
"Then do you want us to make a bet! Let's see how many rebounds this rookie can get if he plays, and can he block James? Smith said playfully.
When Barkley heard this, he suddenly remembered something unhappy. Confidently said:
"Bet on this kind of thing I haven't done in years, it's a very boring game. Okay, the game is on, let's take a look at the lineups of both sides. β
The starting lineup of the Dallas Mavericks.
Point guard. Jason Kidd. 193 cm.
Scoring guard. Antoine White. 203 cm. (I'm back again( ΜββΈβ'))
Small forward. Josh Howard. 201 cm.
Power forward. Dek Nowitzki. 213 cm.
Center. Eric Dampier. 211 cm.
Starting lineup for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Point guard. Maurice Williams. 185 cm.
Scoring guard. Delonte West. 193 cm.
Small forward. LeBron James. 203 cm.
Power forward. Ben Wallace. 206 cm.
Center. Zajunas Ilgoskas. 221 cm.