Countercurrent and become a superstar

Chapter 111 It’s your choice, idol, Dallas shows his vulnerable side!
June 12, American Airlines Center.

The Mavericks returned home and faced a challenge from the Raptors.

At this time, the Raptors are ranked 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 10 wins and 6 losses. They are still very capable of competing for the playoffs.

After all, the Raptors front office micromanaged the roster, acquiring Jalen Rose and Donyel Marshall from the Bulls for once-all-star center Antonio Davis.

Well, that is to say, Kobe's 81-point background has been completed.

Of course, that's the future. Currently, Jaylen Rose still has gas in the tank and can form a double-shooter with Carter on the outside.

And this is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that it can make room for the future Dragon King Bosh.

At the same time, they also gained Donyel Marshall, a good offensive player, which not only increased the offensive three-point firepower from the outside, but also gave their bench depth and provided a very capable sixth man.

With this wave of micro-management, the Raptors won five games in a row, which calmed Carter's mind and prepared for the future, and the team got back on the right track.

Center Bosh, power forward Marshall, small forward Jalen Rose, shooting guard Carter, point guard Alvin Williams.

The Raptors have formed a starting five with very impressive offensive power.
The first quarter of the game started, and the Raptors were not afraid of playing against the Mavericks.

Both sides were engaged in a run-and-gun battle and a jump-shooting battle. With the multi-point offensive power of Carter, Bosh, Marshall and Jaylen Rose, the Raptors actually took the lead in the first quarter.

29 to 28! !
You call a 1-point lead a lead.

What's the difference between this and being the overlord among beggars and still being a fucking beggar?
Just ask if it counts as a lead?

Well, if you’re ruthless, you’re ahead.

In the rotation battle of the second quarter, Maurice Peterson, who went from playing in the starting lineup to being forced to play as the 6th man on the bench, started to go crazy. He performed like a super 6th man and formed a low-profile double-gun combination with Marshall. The Mavericks, who had a rich game, scored a score of 28 to 21, unexpectedly extending their lead to 7 points.

It has to be said that Finley's absence still disrupted the Mavericks' formation.

In order to make up for the offensive firepower that Finley lacked, Nelson discovered the team's potential from the depth of the bench and reused Marquis Daniels and Tony Delk.

This arrangement is also for the "long-term plan". Since Tan Yang and Josh Howard can play well, if there are one or two more surprise players on the bench, it is very likely that the Mavericks will suffer from injury problems during this period. It will be an opportunity.

It's a pity that Nelson's idea was obviously wrong.

Daniels, one of the two ugly men in Dallas along with Josh Howard, is not ready to play yet.

There is a problem with the use of Tony Delk in the team. Seeing that he is short, he is used as a point guard. Obviously, he does not understand his player skills, and it is not smooth to use.

It's not surprising that the Mavericks would fall behind in the first half.

It's just a pity that there really isn't a single Eastern Conference team that can play.

The so-called sixth place in the Eastern Conference, in the Western Division, is very likely to have difficulty even competing for the bottom of the playoff list.

All the Raptors can play is that starting lineup.

The second half of the game started, and when the Mavericks were firing on all cylinders, the Raptors couldn't keep up.

“The situation of dimensionality reduction attack.

The difference between a championship-level team and a playoff team is so obvious..."

Bosh and Marshall were guarded.

Bosh likes to go out and shoot. He is still a rookie, and Nowitzki figured it out in a few moves.

It is indeed a bit overwhelming for a rookie to face an MVP-level power forward.

However, this is the reality of the Raptors. No matter how excellent their trading micro-management is, it cannot change the essence, that is, this operation is to tear down the east wall to make up for the west wall.

Antonio Davis was traded away, and the Raptors' interior defense had problems.

Both Bosh and Marshall are both retreating insiders, especially when they encounter two damn All-Star-level retreating insiders.

Bosh has talent, but he obviously can't produce a stable ability to compete with Nowitzki.

However, when he wanted to switch to the other side at the wrong time, he also had to face another All-Star level insider Walker, but he still couldn't get it.

The Raptors' double shots inside were arranged by the defense. Carter and Jaylen Rose were very brave with their two shots from the outside. One made 8 of 5 shots and the other 3 of 3. They scored a combined 17 points. They were really good at playing. .

It's a pity that the Mavericks' perimeter attack group can form a three-pole musket.

Nowitzki, Jamison and Nash combined to score 23 points. Coupled with Qin Yang's 5 assists in a single quarter, the Raptors' two guns were drowned in the Mavericks' guns.

In the third quarter, the Mavericks beat the Raptors with a score of 33 to 21, reversing the deficit and taking the lead.

Carter was obviously heartbroken.

Seeing the gap in strength between the Mavericks and the championship team, he tried to use his personal duel ability to carry the team forward. However, the Mavericks' defense seemed to have predicted it. While using Qin Yang to defend, Josh Howard or Jamison will attack Carter in a zone.

Then, Jalen Rose was also arranged this way.

The Raptors' double guns were targeted by the Mavericks' zone defense, leaving other role players to decide the game.

Obviously, Marshall is not the kind of player who can decide the game. He made 6 of 2 shots, Bosh was 3 of 0, and Nash in front of Alvin Williams was 1 of 0...

The Raptors' role players and superstars couldn't kill the game. Their two-gun combination could only fight against the defense, and then the offense also failed.

The Mavericks' offensive firepower is still strong. After all, the Raptors are basically undefended and cannot defend. Moreover, they still play the fast-paced confrontation that the Mavericks are good at. This is looking for death.

34 to 18! !
In the fourth quarter, the Mavericks blew the game away and beat the Raptors into a team.

Om-!
As the buzzer sounds, the game time ends.

The score was 114 to 93. The Mavericks defeated the Raptors by 21 points. While giving their opponents a three-game losing streak, they also extended their winning streak to three games.

It turns out that Josh Howard can replace Finley. Oh no, Josh Howard should be better at starting than Finley.

Two consecutive big wins, especially against the four major shooting guards, made Finley's absence very embarrassing.

Bosh made 9 of 4, Marshall made 13 of 7, and with a good number of free throws, the Raptors' twin interior towers combined for 31 points, and they still have fighting ability.

It's a pity that Jamison made 16 of 10 shots and scored 23 points. Walker made 20 of 10 shots and scored 27 points. They scored 50 points in total. In the inside duel alone, the Raptors fell behind by 19 points.

In the outside lineup, the Mavericks have Nowitzki, Nash, Tan Yang and Finley...

The lineup was smashed, and the Raptors did not lose unjustly. Carter and Jaylen Rose had two guns, and they obviously didn't have enough firepower.

……

December 12, North Shore Garden Arena.

Om-!
As the buzzer sounded, the red light came on, and amid bursts of regret, Pierce took Walker's three-point shot at the buzzer and flew out of the basket.

Bang-dang——!
“The Mavericks dodged a bullet.

Just a little bit away, they were defeated by a three-pointer.

God is on Dallas' side tonight..."

Walker wiped the sweat from his forehead and let out a long sigh of relief.

He clenched his fists, then hugged and high-fived Pierce, who looked ugly, with a smile on his face.

Return to his old club.

Naturally, he wants to do a big job with the Green Army.

I just didn't expect that his rifle or AK had no bullets tonight. He only made 16 of 3 shots and 7 of 0 three-pointers, which almost ruined the team's victory.

Fortunately, the Mavericks left an 8-second opportunity for the Celtics to score the winning goal, but it was a pity that Pierce was given the opportunity, but he didn't use it.

No matter how poorly Walker played, the team that won in the end was the superior Dallas.

The score was 107 to 105. The Mavericks narrowly defeated the Celtics by 2 points, extending their winning streak to 4 games.

Tonight's headliners are Walker and Pierce.

Walker obviously didn't play a good role to show his old club.

Pierce also showed his true nature, shooting 19 of 7, scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. He had a near triple-double, but he still failed to lead the team to win.

His efficiency is terrible. It's only a little bit better than Walker's 16-for-3 shooting performance.

……

The Mavericks weren't in a lot of happy mood after beating the Celtics.

The question is the next game, against the Timberwolves.

The game will be played on the 18th, and the game will continue on the 19th. After finishing the game in the East, we will be transferred to the West, and we will still play back-to-back away games.

This kind of schedule is simply outrageous.

It would be okay if the Timberwolves were still the weak team last season that couldn't even make the playoffs. However, this season's Timberwolves have been completely transformed. Continuing to arrange the schedule like this will be a problem for the Mavericks.

In particular, during this period, the Mavericks were hit by injuries one after another.

Of course, these are all excuses.

This is unprofessional behavior. Strong people will never hug you.

Then, the game was lost.

The score was 109 to 114. The Timberwolves had a 5-point advantage and defeated the Mavericks, ending their 4-game winning streak.

Garnett dominated the game, oh no, it was Garnett and Cassell who dominated the game together.

加内特26投13中，轰下35分10篮板10助攻2抢断3封盖的MVP级别进攻表现的同时，还在防守上，让诺维茨基13投4中，仅仅拿到15分7篮板，还让沃克10投4中，三分4中0，拿到8分6篮板。

At the same time, Cassel also beat Nash, making 17 of 8 shots, 7 of 3 three-pointers, and 11 of 8 free throws. He scored 26 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds. Rounding up, Nash also got a near triple-double. Performance.

Nash and Nowitzki, this internal and external defensive flaw was arranged by the Timberwolves.

At this time, Finley's role on the court becomes quite important.

Josh Howard obviously can't take care of wiping Nash's ass on the outside, but also has to defend Nowitzki in the low post.

This is not something a rookie player can do with his strength. He has to not only defend, but also need to take care of a certain amount of offense. Josh Howard's game was a disaster. He couldn't attack or defend.

After all, he needs to face the impact of the madman Sprewell.

Facing the pressure of the three-headed monster, it is not surprising that Josh Howard will collapse.

Qin Yang's double-double performance of 20 points and 11 assists was of no use.

In a word, without Finley, the Mavericks' defense was dismembered.

It's just like the Warriors in the future without Green, Curry was called out, and no one inside can play.

In addition, Thompson's condition has also declined a lot, so naturally he can't beat anyone.

The same small ball tactics are used, the defense is dismembered, the core players are arranged, and the game cannot be played.

June 12, American Airlines Center.

The Mavericks met the Clippers in two battles. They originally thought it would be a comfort battle to lick their wounds. However, the Clippers taught the Mavericks how to behave.

"Nowitzki got busted again.

Brand is too strong, his condition is too good, 17 of 10 shots from the field, this is a rhythm that will kill the Mavericks..."

On the other hand, Nowitzki obviously did not wake up from the beating from Garnett. He only made 23 of 6 shots. This was also the rhythm of the game.

This is the fierce competition for the power forward position in the Western Conference.

Nowitzki has just returned from injury and is still looking for game rhythm and form, but after playing Garnett, he needs to face a top power forward like Brand.

Nowitzki's offense is strong and his defense is weak. When the offense is not in shape and the defense is not strong, it is not surprising to be beaten.

At this time, Nelson paid the price for his arrangement of two rookies in the starting lineup.

Josh Howard was defeated again, and Tan Yang was also exposed. Coupled with Nash's defense, it was originally a flaw.

It makes sense that the Mavericks' perimeter players were all blown away.

At this moment, the Mavericks finally remembered Finley.

Josh Howard's offensive firepower simply cannot make up for Finley's vacancy.

And then defense, obviously Josh Howard is still a little brother.

Originally, the Mavericks' defense was not very good, but now it is dismembered.

The offensive status is unstable again.

No wonder the Mavericks lost.

This is a 50-50 rhythm for everyone!

……

2 consecutive losses are here, can 3 consecutive losses be far behind?

Not far away.

December 12, Rose Garden Arena.

The Mavericks challenged the Trail Blazers away from home. As a result, the Mavericks still lost.

Good guy, Tan Yang feels like he can't carry this Mavericks team at all.

Nowitzki was exploded again.

Not Roar Tiandian, but third-year rookie Zach Randolph.

Randolph was in great form tonight, shooting 17 of 12 from the field. He could do whatever he wanted.

Nowitzki obviously didn't expect Randolph's low post attack to be so powerful.

Originally, he wanted to vent his anger on Randolph. After all, he couldn't beat Garnett or Brand. Now that Rasheed Wallace is on the verge of leaving the team, Randolph is the top power forward. , just in time to teach Randolph how to behave. Unexpectedly, the clown turned out to be Nowitzki.

Nowitzki continued to show "soft" performance. In this game, the defensive end was blown away, and the offensive end made 12 of 3 shots, which was nothing.

If it was just Nowitzki who had a problem, Tan Yang felt that he could still be saved. Unexpectedly, Nash's crotch was stretched to the ground in his state.

5 of 0 shots and 4 of 0 three-pointers. Under the defense of Stoudemire, Nash was also lost offensively.

In addition, the defense was hit by various singles and couldn't be defended. The Mavericks' internal and external lines were once again lost.

At this time, Tan Yang also understood why the luxurious Mavericks team in the previous life in the 03/04 season overturned.

When Finley is injured and absent, and Josh Howard can't take over the position, Nash and Nowitzki, this pair of sleeping dragons and phoenixes, have all kinds of pitfalls. What can you do to compete for the championship?
It's no wonder that Nash and Nowitzki teamed up and failed to help the Mavericks go further.

If you have to find a scapegoat and a mole, Nash deserves to be pushed to the guillotine.

Weak both inside and outside, this is another era where defense wins championships.

The two of them stay on the same team and start together. If there is a slight disturbance, this Mavericks team will show its fragile side.

What a lineup of five all-star attackers is nothing after being dismembered by offense and defense.

Nelson's scientific experiment suffered serious backlash due to injuries to the team.

And injuries are part of the game.

If you want to hit the upper limit of the championship by infinitely increasing the intensity of your offensive firepower, your tolerance for injury risks is not that strong in the first place.

It's your choice, idol!
Just like this, just when the Mavericks were about to collapse, finally, after half a month, and before the Christmas game, Finley also made his return from injury.

They might have come alive!

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(End of this chapter)