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Chapter 387 The 2011 Playoffs Begin!

On March 3, when the 1ers played at home, the Mavericks turned away and beat the 76ers with a score of 105 to 92.

However, the Mavericks win the game, but the mood is not so good.

The question is that there is an injury. Chandler suffered a thigh strain before finishing the first half. He will be sidelined for at least 10 days.

At the same time, the players are more upset that Carlisle is working hard.

After Rodrigue Beaubois came back, he was put on the starting lineup.

In addition, Stojakovic will also occupy a starting lineup, and Su Bei is sometimes pressed on the bench.

Beaubois is known as "Little Black". The reason why he was selected in the 09 draft is because Tony Parker of the Spurs and the Mavericks also copied their homework.

Of course, it was also because Carlisle had too many cards in his hand, so he wanted to play around.

In the March schedule, the Mavericks lost a total of 3 games.

Two of them lost to the Lakers, one to the Spurs, Grizzlies, Trail Blazers and Bobcats...

Whenever they encounter a strong team, the Mavericks can't win.

Of course, there are injury factors in it, but the lineup is unreasonable, and there are also big reasons for the defense to be penetrated.

At the peak of Stojakovic's career, he didn't have much defense. Now at the end of his career, he is nothing defensively.

You must know that Nowitzki's defense is not much better. The two started the game together, and the upper limit of defense was pulled down.

In particular, Beaubois, who lost 183 days, also squeezed into the starting lineup, coupled with a 38-year-old Kidd who has no athletic ability. With the defensive ability of the Mavericks, it would be hell to win against a strong team.

After losing 3 games in March, it is impossible for the Mavericks to compete for the top spot. Even after losing 6 consecutive games to the Lakers, the second spot in the Western Conference is almost lost.

The Mavericks still have 4 games left in the April schedule.

Carlisle is still head-to-head and puts Beaubois on top of the starting lineup. Only because Stojakovic has an injury and has to rest for two weeks, Su Bei is put back in the starting lineup.

On April 4, facing the Warriors, the Mavericks experienced the experience of being black eight in 2, and was blown away by the double-drain combination of Curry and Ellis in the backcourt.

Beaubois couldn't defend at all, and Kidd also had no tricks against guards who were good at breakthroughs.

With a score of 99 to 92, the Warriors had an upset and defeated the Mavericks by 7 points.

On April 4, the Trail Blazers played at home.

Back-to-back away games, the Trail Blazers, ranked 6th in the West, are very desperate.

The question is that they want to play the Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs.

Now the Mavericks lead the Lakers by half a game. As long as the Mavericks are defeated, it is very likely that the Mavericks will drop to the third place in the Western Conference.

After desperately losing and falling to the eighth pick of the Spurs in the Western Conference, the Trail Blazers are no match for the Grizzlies. The rest of the choice is to avoid the defending champion Lakers as much as possible and choose the Mavericks in the playoffs. Capsized Mavericks.

One was desperate, the other worked hard, and was afraid of getting hurt. The score was 104 to 96, and the Mavericks lost again.

On April 4, at the home of the Nuggets, the Mavericks lost to the Nuggets 6-96 with the same score.

This Nuggets team did not have Anthony, but JR Smith went crazy, scored 23 points, 3 assists and 5 rebounds, playing Jordan's performance, the Mavericks did not lose.

Next, the Mavericks defeated the Clippers and the Suns respectively, and in the closing game on April 4, defeated the Rockets with a score of 13 to 98, and the 91/10 regular season came to an end.

Hong Kong, the Mavericks are not in a good mood, not only with a record of 58 wins and 24 losses, which is the same as the Lakers, but because of the lagging behind in the game, they are ranked third in the Western Conference.

Moreover, in the closing game, Rodrigo Bubois was injured after playing for 5 minutes, and it is estimated that it will take three weeks to return.

In other words, Carlisle's whole job, the plan to put Beaubois in the starting lineup, made a lonely one.

For this reason, not only lost the top position, but also wasted more than 2 months of running-in time. As a result, Beaubois couldn't play, and he was simply annoyed to death.

You know, the Spurs have given a chance. The injuries of Duncan and Ginobili have greatly reduced their strength. As long as the Mavericks don't wave, they can complete the counterattack in the last month of the schedule.

As a result, at the end of March, the Spurs experienced a wave of 3-game losing streak, fulfilling Rose of the Bulls.

Despite losing the number one position in the league, they still rank first in the Western Conference with a record of 61 wins and 21 losses.

The Lakers rank No. 58 in the Western Conference with a record of 24 wins and 2 losses.

Fourth in the Western Conference is the Youth Army Thunder with 55 wins and 27 losses.

5-8 are the Nuggets, Trail Blazers, Rockets and Grizzlies.

The first round of the playoffs started on the 16th and 17th.

The matchup in the West is as follows:
Spurs VS Grizzlies.

Lakers VS Rockets.

Mavericks VS Trail Blazers.

Thunder VS Nuggets.

After the final game of the regular season, there will be a two-day break before the playoffs start. During this period, the Mavericks' 12-man roster for the playoffs is also freshly released.

Centers: Chandler, Haywood, Ian Mahinmi.

Power Forward: Dirk Nowitzki, Brian Cardinal.

Small forwards: Marion, Stojakovic.

Shooting guard: Su Bei, Terry, Stevenson.

Point guard: Kidd, Barea.

June 4, American Airlines Center Arena.

Night falls.

At this time, the home court of the Mavericks is about to usher in the first round of the playoffs against the Trail Blazers. The lights are bright and the crowds are overwhelming.

During the warm-up, Nowitzki and Aldridge chatted about a few cents.

Others basically don't move, mainly because there are few acquaintances.

At this time, on the big screen in the arena, the starting lineups of the two sides for tonight's match were also displayed.

The starting five Tigers of the Trail Blazers, Camby, Aldridge, Gerald Wallace, Wesley Matthews, Andre Miller.

The Mavericks started with 5 players, Chandler, Nowitzki, Marion, Subei and Kidd.

The game was broadcast live by TNT radio station, and Barkley partnered with Kenny Smith for commentary.

"If I have to guess a winning percentage, I hope it will be 6-[-], the Mavericks [-], and the Trail Blazers [-].

Although the Mavericks played inexplicably in the last two months of the regular season, fortunately, the emergence of injuries brought them back on track.

Both Stojakovic and Bubois were kicked out of the starting lineup, but Marion was given the starting lineup, which can make the Mavericks more balanced on both ends of the offense and defense. "

"The Trail Blazers were 2-1 against the Mavericks in the regular season, leading the way.

However, in terms of the lineup, the Blazers' draft method is still far inferior to the Mavericks' money ability.

Of course, the Mavericks didn't appear in dominant battles once or twice, but they appeared in the experience of overturning.

For the Blazers, with a pick like the Mavericks, anything is possible..."

beep-!
The whistle sounded, and the referee threw the basketball high up. Chandler defeated Camby and won the ball for the Mavericks on the first attack.

Su Bei quickly rushed to the frontcourt and was followed by Matthews. This man was a 09 undrafted player, but this season he was firmly in the starting lineup. He averaged 16 points, 2 assists and 3 rebounds per game. His strength is quite impressive.

"Kidd took the ball to the top arc, took a look, turned the Nowitzki card.

Catch the ball, lift it up, feint, Nowitzki dribbles through, Aldridge fights and retreats, Gerald Wallace lets go of Marion, and jumps over to help defend.

Dirk Nowitzki didn't make waves, returned the basketball to Kidd, dribbled the ball in the middle and forced Mo Wenwei Miller..."

Andre Miller's defense is a problem of sending points. This man is strong in offense and weak in defense. Matthews quickly helps defend, but Kidd is not used to him. He pulls the ball up, flicks it in the air, and sends the basketball to the air cut into the hands of Su Bei under the basket.

"The back door of the Trail Blazers is empty, Su Bei catches the ball, jumps up, and shoots a two-point jumper from close range..."

Swish-!
With his hands up and down, Su Bei scored steadily, opening the scoring account for the Mavericks first.

0 to 2! !
"The Blazers have good wing defense, but the point guard and power forward positions are a million points away.

It is difficult for them to defend against the Mavericks' offense. Next, look at their counterattack on offense.

Miller dribbles the ball upfield.

Huh?
After directly breaking through, Kidd still slowed down, so he could only fight and retreat. Before Jiangsu's defense was in place, Miller immediately stopped and shot a two-point jumper..."

Swish-!
Two point hit.

2 to 2! !
No way, Kidd's athletic ability has declined too much, and his defensive skills are completely useless.

"In transition, the Mavericks attack the round.

Kidd dribbled the ball to the top arc, but turned over Nowitzki's card, he was facing Aldridge, you can try to favor one person..."

Bang-dang-!
Aldridge's defensive hips also depend on whether Nowitzki can make a shot.

But I don't know, if you try, you will die.

Nowitzki's jump shot was sent.

"Camby pulls off the rebound, drives off Miller.

Bringing the ball to the frontcourt, Miller continued to play music, and then made a breakthrough. As if he had predicted Miller's movement, Kidd used his body to hold his breakthrough path, and his body resisted the top. Miller was at a disadvantage, and Su Bei pounced Come over, Miller was about to throw, he forced a layup and fouled, the ball was stolen..."

Wanting to take Kidd with a fresh move, it was still a storm. The Mavericks' counterattack was interrupted by Matthews with a foul.

The ball still belongs to the Mavericks.

Kidd took the ball to the frontcourt, fought positionally, and continued to order Nowitzki's card.

"Catched the ball, feinted, dribbled past, was followed by Aldrie, immediately turned and gave a butt.

Squeeze forward, shake your shoulders, turn around, and raise your hand to shoot a golden rooster independent fadeaway..."

Aldridge suffers from a height of 2 meters, but he has a good wingspan and an excellent jumper. He still can't break Nowitzki's trick, so he can only bet that he has no bullets in his pistol.

Swish-!
Got it!

Nowitzki had bullets in his pistol.

2 to 4! !
"The Trail Blazers attacked, and Miller didn't make any more waves. He handed over the basketball to the master Aldridge, took a step towards the baseline with the ball, leaned on Nowitzki with his back, and raised his hand to make a two-point fadeaway jumper..."

Nowitzki blocked the cover and covered Aldridge's face, but he still couldn't stand it.

Swish-!
"Aldridge fought back. His shooting touch is too soft, not lost to Nowitzki's shooting."

4 to 4! !
"The Mavericks attacked, Kidd took the ball to the frontcourt, and continued to observe..."

Su Bei had no chance at all, and was entangled by Matthews. This person is a 3D player, but he likes to fight with his body, and it is really hard to get rid of.

Gerald Wallace, who is facing Marion, also has no advantage.

When Nowitzki was defended by Aldridge, Kidd had to go up by himself.

"what?

After observing for a while, Kidd suddenly pulled the ball up, raised his hand and shot a three-point jumper..."

Miller, who is 1 meters tall, has nothing to do with Kidd's jumper. Defense is his weakness after all. We can only bet that Kidd is still the same boy... No, it's because Kidd doesn't attack, and it hasn't changed.

Swish-!
4 to 7! !
"God!!

Kidd hit a three-pointer.

The ball has to be defended, after all, Kidd can shoot threes, which in itself is outrageous..."

"The Trail Blazers' offense, Miller continued to break through, changed direction and accelerated, played Kidd and retreated, and Subei helped defend, Miller had no food, and the ball was given to Matthews who cut into the basket.

Catch the ball, jump up, block Chandler, take the two-point jump shot..."

Bang-dang-!
The opportunity came out, but Matthews was useless and missed with a two-pointer.

"Chandler jumped out, the rebound was easily picked up by Camby, Nowitz helped defend the past, Cam scored the ball to Aldridge, Marion rushed to block..."

Bang-dang-!
beep-!
While the basketball was hitting the iron, the referee also whistled for Marion's thug foul, and Aldridge had two free throw opportunities.

Standing on the free throw line, facing the boos of the Mavericks fans, Aldridge was not soft on the first free throw.

Swish-!
Scored 1 points.

5 to 7! !
The second free throw was shot, but the iron missed.

Bang-dang-!
"The basketball was protected by Marion, and the ball was passed to Kidd to advance.

He dribbled the ball to the top arc, just now Kidd hit a three-pointer, so Miller didn't dare to make a shot, but leaned close to his body for a physical confrontation..."

Bang-!
You call this physical confrontation?
Obviously it was Miller who asked for a physical confrontation, but it was Miller himself who was knocked away.

"Using things that are not good at provoking people, but Kidd didn't get used to him, knocked him away, and then dribbled the ball to the penalty area. Matthews could only pounce over to wipe his ass. Just as his footsteps moved, Kidd didn't look at people. The pass has already flown out..."

Outside the right corner for a three-pointer, Su Bei catches the ball, jumps up, and raises his hand to make a three-pointer jump shot...

Matthews pounced back again, it was too late.

Swish-!
"Again, Kidd's assist, Su Bei's three-pointer.

The outside line of the Trail Blazers was penetrated. "

5 to 10! !
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(End of this chapter)