Legendary star

Chapter 529

"Ervin, do you think Meng will stand up and take over the game in the fourth quarter?" After the third quarter, looking at the players on both sides who were off the court, Michaels asked the magician next to him with many doubts. Johnson said, Michaels was really unpredictable about Meng Xu's actions on the field. In the entire third quarter, Meng Xu only took one shot. Playing the ball for his teammates also made Michaels speculate whether Meng Xu wanted to save his energy for the fourth quarter so as to take over the game smoothly, but Meng Xu spared no effort to defend on the court and constantly broke through to score the ball, which made Michaels I have some doubts about my guess.

"I think it should be like this. Meng Xu is used to taking over the game in the fourth quarter." Although he said it with certainty, Magic Johnson actually had some doubts in his heart. After all, Meng Xu's performance today was really good. It's too abnormal, but one thing is certain, that is, Meng Xu definitely doesn't want to lose today's game, so at the critical moment of the game, Meng Xu will definitely stand up, even though the Pacers also have Reggie Miller A big-hearted player, but in terms of key ball handling, Magic Johnson doesn't think there is anyone in the Pacers who is more suitable than Meng Xu.

"Meng, you have to strengthen your offense in the fourth quarter!" On the Pacers' bench, Rick Carlisle handed over the task of arranging tactics to assistant coach Lester Conner, while he himself He was standing in front of Meng Xu with his waist bent, and kept communicating with Meng Xu face to face. In the previous three quarters, Meng Xu only took 6 shots and only scored 9 points. Although Meng Xu scored 20 assists in the three quarters Under the leadership, other Pacers players performed very well, but the situation on the court was still very anxious, especially 2 minutes before the end of the third quarter, Jermaine O'Neal and Reggie Miller, who had suffered serious physical decline, continued to Three missed shots directly caused the Pacers to be overtaken by the Mavericks. Therefore, Rick Carlisle also hopes that Meng Xu can increase his number of shots in the crucial fourth quarter. To put it bluntly, he hopes that Meng Xu can stand up Take over the game.

In the past, Rick Carlisle very much hoped that Meng Xu could reduce the number of shots in the game. After all, the Pacers still have two excellent scoring points, Jermaine O'Neal and Reggie Miller. Even James Posey and Teshaw En Prince also has the ability to average 15+ per game, not to mention that the Pacers now have a group of veterans with good strength, so a reasonable allocation of the number of shots is what Rick Carlisle has always hoped for.Although the number of shots taken by Meng Xu this season has dropped a lot compared to last season, in Rick Carlisle's view, this is still not enough. In Rick Carlisle's plan, Meng Xu averaged about 15 shots per game That's it. It is in the best interest of the team to put more energy into organizing the team. This is also the original intention of Rick Carlisle to let Meng Xu play point guard.But in today's game, when Meng Xu's shots were greatly reduced and he put almost all his energy on the defensive end and organizing the team, Rick Carlisle was very uneasy, especially when Jermaine- When O'Neal and others lost their scoring efficiency due to the decline in physical strength, Rick Carlisle realized that it would be impossible for Meng Xu not to attack. The rest of the Pacers, whether Jermaine O'Neal or Reggie Miller , There is obviously a big gap between them and Meng Xu in terms of scoring stability and continuity.

"Don't worry, Rick, I will!" After glancing at the Mavericks bench in the distance, Meng Xu looked up at Rick Carlisle, and then nodded at him.Meng Xu didn't want to give up the bet with Nash, but winning is the ultimate goal, so when there was a conflict between winning and personal interests, Meng Xu chose to win without hesitation.At the end of the three quarters, Meng Xu had 9 points and 20 assists, and Nash had 8 points and 20 assists. The two were evenly divided in terms of assists. It is still unknown who will win, but in order to beat the Mavericks, Meng Xu needs to change his style of play slightly. After all, in the second half of the third quarter, the Mavericks had already given up on double-teaming Meng Xu and put their defensive attention on Jermaine O'Neal and Reggie Miller. The direct reason for overtaking, so at the beginning of the fourth quarter, Meng Xu had to strengthen his personal offense to share a little pressure for Jermaine O'Neal and Reggie Miller.

As the score behind the Mavericks, so after the start of the fourth quarter, Rick - Carlisle sent directly to the main lineup.As for the Mavericks, Old Nelson obviously wanted to go all out and kill the Pacers directly, so the two teams coincidentally started a decisive battle at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

After the start of the fourth quarter, the Mavericks still had no intention of double-teaming Meng Xu, but let Michael Finley defend Meng Xu alone on the defensive end, so when Meng Xu dribbled the ball to the top of the arc, from the beginning In the end, only Finley stood in front of him. After seeing Maverick completely give up double-teaming him, Meng Xu also shook his head with a smile.

Facing Finley who let him take a step, Meng Xu did not shoot him on the head, but after getting rid of him calmly, he rushed towards the basket. Nowitzki has fouled three times. Therefore, the purpose of Meng Xu's attack is very obvious, that is to go to the basket to cause his damage.

The old Nelson, who was watching Meng Xu from the sidelines from the beginning to the end of the game, saw that he did not force a shot in front of Finley, nor did he use his dislocation advantage to single out Nowitzki after Dirk Nowitzki's defense was in place. Nowitzki, but when he leaned directly on Nowitzki with his back, the old Nelson was also speechless for a while.Originally, in Nelson's view, Meng Xu, who hadn't shot for a long time, needed time to adjust his touch even if he wanted to strengthen his offense in the fourth quarter, and this period happened to be the best time for the Mavericks to open up the score. Timing, so the old Nelson deliberately relaxed the defense against Meng Xu and let him shoot from the outside, but unexpectedly, Meng Xu didn't intend to shoot from the outside, but ran directly to the paint area to fight Nowitzki tangled up.

"Tang, it doesn't look good." Just when Meng Xu tried to play Dirk Nowitzki with his back, the old Nelson's assistant coach had already seen through Meng Xu's intentions. Meng Xu's ability to draw fouls is the top in the league. Yes, with the addition of the superstar post and the fact that this is the Pacers' home court, as long as Meng Xu makes up his mind to foul Nowitzki, it will definitely be very unfavorable to Nowitzki.

Old Nelson didn't answer after hearing the assistant coach's words, but at this moment, old Nelson was silently praying for Nowitzki or himself. Nowitzki has committed three fouls. I can only rest first, and once Nowitzki is off, the old Nelson's wishful thinking will be completely invalid.

"This guy's strength is really strong!" Nowitzki, who was being held on his back by Meng Xu, also sighed. After that, Nowitzki's defensive position has been shaky.Although Nowitzki is not an insider with strength and skill like Duncan and Garnett, but Nowitzki is a power forward and an inside player after all, but an inside player can't stand the back of an outside player, what do you think It's all a ruinous thing.

Since the old Nelson did not arrange double-teaming tactics against Meng Xu, and Meng Xu was not worried about the Mavericks' double-teaming, so Meng Xu is now unscrupulously facing Nowitzki, constantly pushing back, It was estimated that after turning his back for almost five seconds, taking advantage of Nowitzki's retreat, Meng Xu quickly completed his turn, and after taking a small step forward, he jumped up next to Nowitzki.

After hearing the referee's whistle, Nowitzki was also a little speechless. Just now, after seeing Meng Xu complete a turn and take off in front of him, Nowitzki subconsciously reached out to block the block, but Meng Xu didn't have the slightest sign. Nowitzki evaded, but continued to shoot against Nowitzki's block. Nowitzki, who was too late to stop, slapped Meng Xu's arm directly. Nowitzki, who realized that he had fouled four times, had a look on his face. Glancing at Meng Xu resentfully, he walked directly towards the bench.

　Thank you for Fengchen Memory*jing's monthly pass, thank you.

　　Thank you for the monthly pass, which is okay even in time, thank you.

　　Thank you for the monthly pass of Crayon Q Xiaoxin, thank you.

　　Thanks to Ye Dad for the two monthly tickets, thank you.

　　Thank you for the monthly ticket of Sanctuary VS Ah Lei, thank you.

　　Thank you adyqetjhrt for the monthly pass, thank you.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)