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Chapter 186: The God-killer, Satan (Achieve it in the next day after ten thousand days! I beg you to subscribe and give me a monthly ticket!)

After the third quarter, the score on the field was 62 to 54.

Although Xu Yong and Yao Ming both performed successively, Nowitzki made 9 of 8 shots in the third quarter and scored 18 points and 2 assists in a single quarter. Under his leadership, the Mavericks successfully narrowed the point difference.

Although the Mavericks were only chasing 3 points in this quarter before the start of the second half, in fact when he came on the court, the Bulls had already pulled the point difference to 16 points, so in a real sense, after Nowitzki came on the court, The Mavericks chased by 8 points.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Xu Yong rested off the court.

He played the entire third quarter, and he mainly attacked on the offensive end and chased Terry on the defensive end, which consumed a lot of physical energy.

His mood at the moment was the same as in the third quarter, and he was still shocked by Nowitzki's performance.

He didn't know how Nowitzki did it. Maybe people can play like this with the help of a god after they have a fever and their minds are empty.

But with the mentality of an apprentice, Nowitzki taught him a vivid lesson tonight.

Although it's not a good thing to say, maybe if he encounters this kind of situation one day in the future, he may have the opportunity to perform like this.

On the field, Rose traveled at the wrong time.

Thibodeau's rotation in the second half showed his personal level.

Because no matter how well Nowitzki played in the third quarter, it was impossible for him to play the entire second half due to his physical condition.

If Rose and Xu Yong are separated and used, the Bulls can maintain the intensity on the court, but the Mavericks cannot.

And Rose's ability to travel at staggered times was proven during the Finals.

However, the charm of basketball games lies in the uncertainty.

Rose did perform in this period, but the Mavericks, who had performed well in the previous division games but had been silent in the finals, also showed their performance.

Barea blossomed inside and outside, using fast-paced play to lead the Mavericks and Bulls to a stalemate.

Nearly 5 minutes passed in the final quarter. At this time, the score on the court was 72 to 66. Not only did the Mavericks not be opened up, but they narrowed the point difference by 2 points.

This is the team with the strongest resilience in this year's playoffs, having completed two major comebacks in a row, like a real-life version of an invincible team.

The 6-point difference made the game full of uncertainty.

Whether Nowitzki can continue his magical performance in the third quarter, and whether the Bulls can maintain their advantage, these are the highlights of the last seven minutes.

After playing, Xu Yong took a special look at Nowitzki's expression.

Although his face seemed to be flushed, Nowitzki's mental state looked much the same as in the third quarter.

It seems that this last quarter of the game will not be easy.

At this time, the lineups of both teams on the court, Bulls: Rose, Xu Yong, Artest, Battier, Yao Ming;
Mavericks: Kidd, Terry, Marion, Nowitzki, Chandler.

Come up to the Bulls for the ball.

Yao Ming singled out Chandler in the low post, successfully caused damage and got two free throw opportunities.

Because the Mavericks played man-to-man most of the time, Yao Ming's space to play tonight was the largest since the Finals.

And with the end of the third quarter, Chandler has also come out of his extraordinary state.

Yao Ming went to the free throw line and made two free throws despite the noise.

74:66.

The 8-point difference was also a hurdle that the Mavericks failed to approach in the third quarter.

Nowitzki continued to receive the ball in the high post, and this time Carlisle's tactical arrangement was very thorough. Except for Kidd, who was preparing to pass the ball at a 45° angle from the three-point line, the other three players were all pulled to the weak side.

Kidd passed the ball in, and Rose contracted the attack at Thibodeau's request.

Nowitzki returned the ball to Kidd, who shot it without hesitation.

"when!"

The ball hit the edge of the basket, but rebounded and fell into the net bag a second time.

Perhaps Nowitzki's willpower moved God, and God also chose to side with the Mavericks!

This three-pointer has a great impact on the situation.

Because the score difference had fluctuated between 6 and 10 points for a long time, but this time it broke through to 5 points.

Not just in terms of points difference, but also psychologically.

"Defense! Defense!"

The Dallas fans at the scene quickly demonstrated this psychological change with shouts.

It was overwhelming and overwhelming, and the players on the field felt like their eardrums were buzzing.

Thibodeau couldn't sit still at this time. He stood up and walked to the sidelines, looking longingly at the frontcourt.

If the Bulls are reversed tonight, the team's morale is likely to collapse.

Carlisle was also on the sidelines at this time. From the perspective of the Mavericks, if they play this kind of momentum tonight but fail to reverse it, it will be a huge blow to their confidence.

You must know that the Mavericks are in their current state because they firmly believe that they can do it.

That confidence, which is like faith, collapses when it is broken.

Carlisle directed from the sidelines, and Chandler defended Yao Ming in the low post.

"Defense! Defense!"

Dallas fans also continued to give the home team loud cheers.

Rose couldn't get the ball in. He tried to break through but couldn't find a chance. Finally, he dribbled the ball back to the outside.

Xu Yong beckoned for the ball at this time.

After Xu Yong got the ball, he called on Yao Ming to move to the high post on the right side to play a pick-and-roll.

Yao Ming opened it and took Kidd away.

Xu Yong made a pass to the basket, forcing Chandler to retreat and turn his head to help defend, and then jumped directly outside the three-point line.

The suddenness of Mai's thrust was so sudden that Chandler had no time to react and could only raise his hands.

Xu Yong completely ignored this interference, stayed in the air and then completed the shot in two stages.

"Shh!"

Xu Yong showed his mental ability in key balls and hit the answer ball directly!

77:69.

The point difference was pulled back to 8 points!
Just like his dunk in the third quarter, the cheers at the scene stopped abruptly again.

And in order to continue to boost morale, Xu Yong also made his signature celebration gesture of spreading his hands.

This scene was captured by the photographer on the large LED screen at the scene, and the scene suddenly became agitated.

Xu Yongzhen really deserves a beating!
But is this guy really a second-year player?

Is this psychological quality a normal 20-year-old person should have?

Looking back, Nowitzki continued to catch the ball at a high position.

Because Kidd had just scored a three-pointer, Rose did not dare to shrink too completely at this time and could only half-shrink.

Artest also continued to challenge Nowitzki at this time.

Although his height makes it difficult to defend Nowitzki, his other abilities are very suitable.

Moreover, Artest's defensive IQ is also very high. At this time, his crotch was holding Nowitzki in the direction of turning towards the baseline.

Because Rose is half-teaming, if Nowitzki turns to the three-point line, he will be flanked by Rose and his shot will be interfered with.

Nowitzki chose to turn around towards the baseline, but after discovering that he was stuck, he did not turn around, but directly jumped back on one foot.

Artest jumped up to interfere, but the height gap made it difficult for him to interfere with Nowitzki. This ball depends more on Nowitzki's own touch.

"Shh!"

Then Nowitzki immediately told everyone with a hollow shot. He still maintained his hot state in the third quarter!
In fact, Nowitzki was worried about his temperature rising after leaving the game in the third quarter, so he kept drinking water on the sidelines.

Fortunately, he had been sweating in the second half, and his body temperature remained relatively low as the sweat evaporated.

77:71.

The point difference was narrowed to 6 points again.

Moreover, the Bulls advanced to the frontcourt, and Xu Yong was flanked as soon as he caught the ball.

Obviously, Xu Yong's celebration just now a little stimulated the Mavericks.

But this is what Xu Yong wants.

Yao Ming has obvious advantages in the paint, and attracting the defense is more conducive to his performance.

After the double attack was formed, he distributed the ball to Rose, forcing the Mavericks to help defend the rotation.

Rose's choice at this time was no problem. After receiving the ball, he directly faked a pass to Marion who was assisting in defense. He rushed to the three-second zone and forced Chandler to assist in defense before stuffing the ball to Yao Ming under the basket.

After Yao Ming got the ball, he dunked it with both hands to finish the game.

From this round just now, you can feel the growth of the Bulls.

Perhaps they have not experienced as many games in the division as the Mavericks, but after two consecutive high-intensity games, everyone from the coaching staff to the players are constantly adapting and adjusting. Up to now, they have obviously matured a lot.

"I feel like we are not playing a kind of game with them." Harden sighed from the back row of the auditorium with his eyes widened.

Originally, he thought that the Western Conference Finals against the Mavericks was intense enough, but compared to tonight's game, it was really not on the same level.

DeRozan and Ayers on the side didn't say anything, because they felt almost the same way at this time.

Especially Ayers, he feels that the Mavericks' state tonight would have been reversed if they were facing the Heat instead of the Bulls.

The three of them almost unanimously made the decision that they must work harder this summer than in the past.

As players, they also want to experience this kind of high-level competition, but only if their abilities are achieved.

While they were talking, Nowitzki hit another jumper on the court facing Artest.

In these two consecutive rounds, Nowitzki used his height to beat Artest hard.

And back on the defensive end, Battier also missed a good opportunity for a three-pointer.

After Chandler protected the defensive rebound, the Mavericks now had a chance to narrow the point difference to less than 5 points.

"Come on! Mavericks!"

I don’t know how many times the Dallas fans shouted at the scene. Although some people’s voices were hoarse by this time, their shouts were still as firm as when they started.

Xu Yong found Artest on the retreat.

When the Mavericks advanced to the frontcourt and Nowitzki was about to continue asking for the ball, everyone discovered that the person defending Nowitzki had changed from Artest to Xu Yong.

The position span of this pairing is a bit wide. Nowitzki plays at the [-]rd position and plays at the [-]th position. Xu Yong directly plays at the [-]nd position to defend the [-]th position.

But don’t tell me, this is really like that.

Although Xu Yong plays the second position on the court and suffers from weight loss, he is about the same height as Battier and has a height advantage over Artest.

Nowitzki held the ball in singles, trying to use his weight to suppress Xu Yong, but he soon discovered that Xu Yong's confrontation was stronger than he expected.

After two hard chisels, he chose to turn around and break through.

However, just as he turned around, Xu Yong quickly struck the ball directly.

It's just a pity that the ball went directly out of bounds after being poked, and the Mavericks still had the ball.

The sideline ball came out, Nowitzki continued to hold the ball, and Xu Yong continued to defend against the ball and was ready to take action at any time.

Yes, Nowitzki's playing style is similar to Durant's, and Xu Yong is defending Nowitzki in the same way as Durant.

Nowitzki was forced to continue using his back, and this time he didn't hit hard. He only chiselled and then turned around and used his signature golden rooster independently.

It was at this moment that Xu Yong realized why this move was impossible to guard against, because it was somewhat dirty.

The so-called golden rooster independence is an action of leaning back, but exerting force with one foot, and bending the other foot to create shooting space.jpg.

Generally, when shooting, we only talk about the assist hand, and few people have heard of the assist foot, but now you have seen it.

Those bent knees are like hooks on the back of a car, and you avoid them when you see them.

If you really jump up to block the shot regardless of your own safety, you have to risk being kneed in the abdomen.

Even if you jump too high, you have to consider whether your second brother is strong enough.

Xu Yong took off on the spot and tried to use bounce to solve the problem, but Nowitzki increased the range of his back and used an ultra-high angle to complete the shot.

The basketball passes through a parabola in the air.

"Shh!"

Still fell steadily into the net bag.

Back in the fourth quarter, Nowitzki hit 3 consecutive goals.

79:75.

And after he hit this shot, the Mavericks narrowed the point difference to less than 5 points for the first time after the second half.

Thibodeau called a timeout.

The shouts of "MVP" echoed throughout the American Airlines Center.

Although Nowitzki is not this year's MVP, he has always been Dallas' MVP.

Nowitzki also reached out and applauded in response when he came off the court.

"The God of Basketball has not taken off his No. 41 jersey." From the commentary box, Barkley sighed again.

At this moment, everyone who supports the Mavericks, and even many neutral fans, feel that they are witnessing the birth of an epic.

Nowitzki will finally lead the Mavericks to complete a reversal tonight, just like Jordan did in the Finals 14 years ago.

When the timeout came out, Thibodeau directly pulled Xu Yong in front of him.

"I don't need to guard Dirk, I don't need you to expend all that energy on the defensive end, I need you to score, understand? I need you to make those shots!"

Thibodeau's voice was a bit loud, and it could be seen that he was very anxious at the moment.

Xu Yong nodded vigorously.

Thibodeau's reminder was timely. He consumed too much physical energy in the third quarter and it was impossible to shoulder the burden of offense and defense in the last quarter. Not to mention that Nowitzki's state in the second half was too hot, and he might not be able to Can be limited.

As long as they can score on the offensive end, they will still have the better chance of winning if they have the lead.

After seeing Xu Yong's reaction, Thibodeau punched Xu Yong lightly in the chest, then picked up the tactical board and began to make arrangements.

After the timeout, the Bulls made adjustments to the lineup, replacing Rose and Battier with Hinrich and O'Neal.

Thibodeau's performance in the rotation tonight was somewhat superb. He always maintained three points on the court where he could shoot three-pointers, which ensured space on the court.

"Xu, come on." Harden couldn't help but said in the stands.

Nowitzki's performance tonight is destined to go down in history. It depends on whether Xu Yong can also leave his mark on this night in history.

"Defense! Defense!"

The Dallas fans could no longer sit still and stood up to cheer for the home team.

There are now more than 3 minutes left before the end of the game, and the 4-point difference is completely in time.

As long as they can defend the Bulls this round, they have a chance to reduce the point difference to one goal.

After the Bulls advanced to the frontcourt, they set up an offensive formation similar to that of the Mavericks. Except for Hinrich, who was preparing to feed, everyone on the strong side was pulled to the weak side.

Moreover, Xu Yong is on the outside, and his movements after receiving the ball are faster than Nowitzki. After receiving the ball, he directly goes to the baseline and passes Kidd to break through to the basket.

Kidd used small movements to pull Xu Yong's jersey, struggling to catch up.

But Xu Yong made a sudden stop jumper, and Kidd was taken off the baseline without stopping the car.

The fans at the scene were stunned.

Xu Yong's explosive power of starting and stopping suddenly is too strong.

"Shh!"

With the old Kidd looking up, Xu Yong steadily hit this jumper.

81:75.

The point difference is still 6 points.

There was an uproar at the scene.

Xu Yong's goal and the way he scored were a huge blow to the Mavericks' confidence.

The Mavericks just couldn't get over this 6-point hurdle tonight.

"We still have time! Keep fighting!" Carlisle waved and shouted from the sidelines.

The Mavericks' offense, Nowitzki is resting.

Reality is not a game. Singles play is very exhausting, especially in a game of this intensity. If you play several times in a row, you definitely need to rest.

The rest of the Mavericks were running tactics, but after Xu Yong hit the ball just now, the Bulls' morale had returned and their defensive enthusiasm was full.

The Mavericks still had no chance until there were only seven or eight seconds left on the clock.

No way, Nowitzki took a deep breath and got the ball with O'Neal behind him from outside the three-point line.

Without much preparation time, he directly faced the frame and broke through, then stopped and made a feint jumper.

He also knew that it was difficult to hit the ball, and after seeing O'Neal Jr. being fired, he consciously leaned towards him.

Although O'Neal Jr. reacted, he couldn't dodge in the air.

In the end, Nowitzki was knocked to the ground and the referee's whistle sounded.

This is purely due to game experience. He was able to get a lot of free throws when playing against the Thunder. A large part of the reason is that Ibaka likes to jump too much.

Nowitzki went to the free throw line and made two free throws amidst the shouts of MVP, once again narrowing the point difference to 4 points.

This is truly a god-like performance that keeps the Mavericks' hope of victory alive.

And when he returned to the defensive end, the person guarding Xu Yong was changed from Kidd to Marion.

Carlisle's adjustment was very timely. At this moment, the two sides are almost playing openly, competing for the finishing efficiency of Xu Yong and Nowitzki.

Artest tried to cut to the basket, but Kidd followed closely, and Chandler also shrank in the three-second zone.

Finally, after trying to dislocate the ball and failing, Xu Yong signaled Hinrich to move outside the three-point line at the top of the arc. After he opened the distance from Marion, he directly chose to face the basket.Falling step, jumping up with one step, accelerating, changing direction without slowing down, Xu Yong passed Marion directly.

But Marion's long arm actually caught the ball in Xu Yong's hand and knocked the ball directly out of bounds.

There was a burst of cheers at the scene.

Carlisle reached out and touched his chin. He must have regretted not arranging Marion to guard Xu Yong earlier.

Fortunately, the ball still belongs to the Bulls.

The Bulls sent the ball from the bottom line, and Xu Yong continued to face the basket in singles.

Looking at Marion at this time, he was much more cautious.

Marion's defensive characteristics are comprehensive, with long wingspan, flexibility, and sufficient strength. He is a rare player like Draymond Green who can defend from 1 to 5.

He did not choose to break through directly to the basket, but broke through to the bottom line to seek an opportunity to make a pull-up jump shot.

Marion maintained his defensive position.

Xu Yong chose to stop shooting about 14 feet away from the basket.

Because Kidd was knocked down by Xu Yong's emergency stop in front, Marion's ball was basically a small jump instinctively.

But it was at this moment that Xu Yong caught him, and his beautiful steps turned around.

However, Marion once again showed his top flexibility and struggled to interfere with the second takeoff.

But who would have thought that Xu Yong did not take action immediately, but jumped back after he started to fall.gif.

At this time, even Marion could only watch the ball and sigh.

"Shh!"

With a crisp sound of hitting the net, Xu Yong hit this beautiful fadeaway jumper.

At the same time, it was also the second consecutive goal he hit after returning from a timeout.

The scene was restless.

Stevenson, Kidd, and Marion, the three most defensive players on the Mavericks took turns guarding Xu Yong tonight, but none of them could guard him.

Really, no one can come!

Barkley looked at the time and saw that there was only the last minute and a half left in the game.

With Xu Yong's two key goals, the Bulls still firmly held a 6-point lead.

Nowitzki's night of becoming a god is likely to fall short.

"Come on! Mavericks!"

Of course, Dallas fans haven't given up yet, and they won't be able to.

Almost all the fans in the stadium have stood up and cheered.

Nowitzki and Kidd started a pick-and-roll.

After the break, Kidd returned the ball to Nowitzki, who directly faced Hinrich and shot a three-pointer.

Because the time and points difference have never been closer, the Mavericks must attack at this time.

The chance of this ball is not good, but...

"Shh!"

Nowitzki continued his miracle and still hit this three-pointer!
After hitting the three-pointer, Nowitzki raised his hands in the air and made the iconic three-point celebration.jpg.

83:80.

The difference between the two sides came to a goal for the first time.

Nowitzki scored another 11 points in a single quarter and already scored 30 points in the second half, a god-like performance.

The Bulls had one last timeout at this time, but Thibodeau didn't call it.

There are still 45 seconds left before the end of the game, and the next offensive and defensive rounds are crucial.

If the Mavericks want to have a chance to win a perfect tie, they must defend this round.

As long as the Bulls score in this round, they can basically win the game.

Thibodeau did not pause to make adjustments, and the Bulls still adhered to the original game strategy.

The others pulled away, and Hinrich fed the ball and then moved to the top three-point line, leaving enough space for Xu Yong to play in singles.

Although this scene seems magical, Xu Yong, as a sophomore, now has the opportunity to make a decisive impact on the finals stage.

This time he chose to move and play because in the last round he found that Marion was more afraid of his shooting, so the defensive range was a bit large. This is a detail that can be exploited.

He changed directions continuously and then looked at the basket.

Sure enough, Marion jumped directly towards him.

But in the next moment, he directly used his explosive power to accelerate and passed between Marion and Terry who came to defend in one step.

After realizing that he had made a mistake in judgment, Marion wanted to pursue him, but he had already taken a step forward. This time, his body and footsteps were exerting force in the wrong direction, and he fell directly to the ground!
Amid the uproar of the fans, Xu Yong had already rushed into the paint with long strides, leaping high before Chandler could return to defense...

"Oh!"

Smashed the ball into the basket with both hands.gif.

Because of the fierce rush, the muscles of his arms swelled and swayed on the basket before landing.

The Dallas fans at the scene all stared in disbelief.

Not only did Xu Yong score the key goal, he did so in such a calm and violent way.

"God! He is a cold-blooded killer!" Buckley was also dumbfounded.

After failing to defend Nowitzki in that round, Xu Yong came back and used three consecutive five-level goals to kill the Mavericks' hope of counterattack.

Moreover, it was under the backdrop of Nowitzki's godlike performance.

"No, he is Satan." Smith corrected on the side.

Satan, the demon king from hell, is much more cruel than a cold-blooded killer.

Buckley was stunned for a moment, then shook his head helplessly.

On the court, Carlisle called a timeout.

When Xu Yong came off the field, he was celebrated wildly by the bench.

Xu Yong single-handedly helped the Bulls win the game in the last three minutes.

Xu Yong's performance in this period was almost perfect, except that his attack just now did not limit the time, and now he still left the Mavericks 35 seconds.

This means that if the Mavericks can complete a quick attack, they can choose to defend the Bulls' last possession and then seek a tie or even a game-winner.

In this case, the chance is far greater than their chance of grabbing a shot and then sending the Bulls to the free throw line.

Of course, the risk is that if this wave of fast attacks fails to score, the game will be over early.

This is the countdown phase of the NBA game. A few more seconds or a few seconds less can lead to completely different results.

This pause seemed extremely long, and many Dallas fans were praying with the Lone Star Republic flags in their hands.

And more people put their hands on their chests and took deep breaths.

"Tom, I'm going to guard Dirk." Xu Yong volunteered to Thibodeau from the Bulls' bench.

At this point in the game, physical fitness no longer mattered, and he wanted to try again.

Thibodeau agreed. On the one hand, O'Neal's effectiveness in defending Nowitzki is indeed not good;
On the other hand, if the Bulls can finally win this game, then Xu Yong will definitely be the number one contributor, and he deserves a chance to prove himself again.

After the timeout, Kidd quickly advanced to the frontcourt after holding the ball in the backcourt.

In the frontcourt, Nowitzki has already completed his position ahead of schedule.

Carlisle's last option was indeed to grab a quick two-pointer.

Kidd quickly threw the ball in, Nowitzki hit Xu Yong with his back, and then quickly turned around and became independent.

There is no foreplay, this wave mainly focuses on one-on-one penetration.

But this is precisely the key to Xu Yong's initiative, because he predicted Nowitzki's offensive options.

So before Nowitzki turned around, he had already used his puppy steps to duck to the side, then jumped from the side almost at the same time as Nowitzki, and then grabbed the ball in Nowitzki's hand.

No move is invincible. Even Jordan's turn and fade has been blocked by many people.

The same goes for Nowitzki's golden rooster independence. His auxiliary foot is more aimed at the defender in front of him and cannot interfere with the defense on the side.

The moment Nowitzki took action, he spotted Xu Yong coming from the side like an eagle attacking a rabbit. His eyes were full of surprise.

He didn't know how Xu Yong discovered the weakness of his move, nor did he know when Xu Yong pounced on him.

But those are no longer important, because all he can do at this time is to try to raise the shooting angle as much as possible.

He completed the backward shot when he was at his maximum, but he still could not escape Xu Yong's clutches.

Xu Yong, a dunk general, is good at jumping.

"Snapped!"

In everyone's stunned eyes, Xu Yong made a moon-like gesture in the air and pocketed the ball shot by Nowitzki!
It's a block, but it's also a shot!
Moreover, it is a killer!

Block the shot!

After landing, Xu Yong held the ball high for the first time.

On the sidelines, Thibodeau had quick eyes and quick hands and called the last timeout.

The Dallas fans at the scene all held their heads in disbelief.

No one blames Nowitzki. The Mavericks wouldn't have made it to the end without him.

And let alone Nowitzki, no one expected Xu Yong to do this, and he could do it.

Xu Yong!
After using a quasi-win that almost sealed the victory, Xu Yong used such a shot to directly extinguish the Mavericks' last hope.

"Larry Bird was right." Barkley said with a wry smile in the commentary box.

What he said was a bit confusing, but he understood everything.

"God put on the No. 23 jersey", this is what Bird said and is known to fans all over the world.

This has also become one of the many classic remarks about Jordan.

But in fact, just like many people only remember the first half of the sentence, but the second half is completely different, such as "Genius is 90.00% nine perspiration plus one percent inspiration, and the most important thing is one percent inspiration " is the same as the sentence. This sentence is actually a standard quote out of context.

Because how could a strong player like Bird brag about Jordan?

The original text of this sentence is: God put on the No. 23 jersey, but we defeated him.

Yes, the God of Basketball wore No. 41 tonight, but Satan ended him.

And this sentence is so natural. If God is eventually terminated, then the one who will terminate him will definitely be Satan, the king of demons from hell.

After the timeout, the sideline ball came out and the Mavericks tried to steal, but after the Bulls used Yao Ming as the fulcrum to pass back and forth several times, the Mavericks were forced to foul.

Xu Yong was sent to the free throw line.

"Whoo~"

Xu Yong took a long breath, and then hit the first free throw steadily despite the interference.

Then, came the second penalty.

87:80.

These two free throws sealed the victory for the Bulls.

The Mavericks finally chose to rush for a three-pointer. Chandler also grabbed an offensive rebound. Terry scored a three-pointer at the end, but time ran out.

87 to 83, the Bulls finally defeated the Mavericks by 4 points and won this epic battle.

The Bulls' bench began to celebrate. After winning such a game, their morale was directly boosted.

On the other side of the Mavericks' bench, Nowitzki was lying on the bench. He didn't even have the strength to stand up. It was very distressing.

The scene was captured on camera, and thunderous applause erupted from the scene.

Although the Mavericks eventually lost, Nowitzki still played a great game.

上半场8中1，拿4分，下半场15投12中拿30分，得到全场得分最高的34分。

And the key is that this is a game played in a feverish state, which is enough to look at Jordan's "Flu War".

Although, it was ended abruptly by Xu Yong.

The players on the field had already started the post-game handshake ceremony. Xu Yong didn't see Nowitzki. After seeing Nowitzki being supported and sitting on the sidelines, he walked straight over.

This scene was caught in time by the photographers at the scene, and the fans who had not left the stadium were also full of curiosity.

Xu Yong walked up to Nowitzki, patted his shoulder, and said, "You played a great game."

Nowitzki took a long breath after hearing this, then stood up and gave Xu Yong a hot hug.

It was really hot, Xu Yong felt that Nowitzki's whole body was hot.

"Take him for treatment quickly." Xu Yong then turned to the Mavericks team doctor and said.

The team doctor nodded, and together with Xu Yong, he helped Nowitzki towards the player tunnel.

There was a burst of applause at the scene.

As the saying goes, heroes cherish heroes. Although Xu Yong won, he admired what Nowitzki did tonight.

Although the fans don't like the person who "destroyed" Nowitzki's battle to become a god, Xu Yong won openly, which at least deserves their respect.

When they arrived at the players' tunnel, other staff members came over, but Xu Yong did not continue inside.

He then turned back, and at this time Harden and others had already rushed towards him ahead of Swift.

"You are the God Killer!" Harden jumped directly on him and gave him a big bear hug.gif, almost knocking Xu Yongqian to the ground.

Nowitzki's performance was crazy, but so was Xu Yong?

27 points in the game, 20 points in the second half, and 11 points in the last quarter, especially the three consecutive goals at the last moment, all of which were heartbreaking.

Not to mention the shot against Nowitzki, which was so handsome.

After chatting with Harden and the others for a while, Xu Yong discovered that Swift was waiting for him on the side.

He said hello to Harden and the others, and then got tired of Swift under the envious eyes of the three of them.

Of course, it was very brief, because Ma Long had already come over and called him to be interviewed by reporters.

At this moment, fans on social media were already excited.

"This is the finals, a great game. Thanks to the Bulls and Mavericks, my eyes that were polluted in the Eastern Conference Finals have regained their sight." Comment from "KBfnas".

"Nowitzki scored 40 points in the half with a fever that peaked at 30 degrees. He deserves all the applause tonight."

"The Basketball Gods wore No. 41, but the Bulls beat it."

"Satan is the slayer of gods."

"I am a Mavericks fan. If it were not for Xu, we would have won tonight. Although this is very sad, we must have the greatest respect for Xu."

"Great game, great opponent. The Mavericks played back and forth with the Bulls when everyone was not optimistic about them. They are also worthy of respect."

"Xu will become a superstar. This is only his second year, but he looks so mature." Comment from "KBforever".

"I agree. Although this has something to do with the Bulls' excellent strength, Xu has saved the team at many critical moments. If the Bulls eventually win the championship, I will vote for him for FMVP."

"Come on, Bulls, charge towards the seventh championship!"

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"Dirk is a legend. I never thought he was as 'soft' as outsiders say, because what determines softness and hardness should not be the way he plays. Does frequent breakthroughs and dunks mean he is tough? No, true toughness is when a person encounters difficulties. The choices he made and the performance he played, he taught me a lesson tonight."

At the press conference, Xu Yong, who became the focus of questions, was generous with his praise when asked what he thought of Nowitzki.

He also dared to say this.

Nowitzki has always been unpopular with the American media because he is German.

Garnett's mid-range shot is called iron-blooded, and Nowitzki's golden rooster independence is soft, a standard American double standard.

It is really bold for Seo Yong to publicly praise him like this now as an opponent.

"If the Mavericks finally win the game, do you think it will be a more miserable ending tonight?" a local reporter in Dallas asked.

Xu Yong nodded.

His reaction immediately attracted a surprised look from the people below, because it was in Dallas, and many of the reporters below were local.

"But I have to do my best to help the team win. No one wants to be a loser, but this is the charm of competitive sports. I give my all for the same goal. I think this is what the fans want to see most, no matter who we are. Got the last laugh.”

Xu Yong's next words also seemed very literate.

This also earned him a round of applause.

Compared with other people who set up a persona that loves reading, but only read the first page when reading, Xu Yong, a reborn person, is obviously much more educated in this regard.

After finishing the press conference, after making an appointment for Swift to attend her concert in the summer and sending her on the plane, Xu Yong went to party with Harden and the others.

At this time, Harden patted his chest and said that the three of them were going to live in Dallas for the next few days.

"We don't want to miss your championship moment." Harden threw a mouthful of poisonous milk at him, and Xu Yong smiled calmly.

Cricket Harden is not that Barkley guy.

But he couldn't help but think of Kobe at this time.

After Kobe won the championship in 08, he returned to the NBA and started two consecutive championships.

Together with Yao Ming, he helped the Chinese team win the World Championships, and now we can already see the shadow of the championship trophy.

Moreover, he became a world champion at the end of his first year and an NBA champion at the end of his second year. It would be wonderful if that were the case.

But he quickly pulled his thoughts back. The finals were only halfway through, so it was too early to think about these things.

"If what you say is true, I will wear a Devils uniform and march in the championship parade, and to round things off, you will win a championship with me."

Xu Yong's words made the other three laugh.

But in their hearts, they were looking forward to it even more.

　Brothers, it’s been the second day, but I didn’t expect that I actually forced myself to do it!Brothers, please take a monthly pass and make up for the full subscription. I love you!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)