Legendary star

Chapter 581 Golden Rooster Independence
On June 2004, 6, Indianapolis Bankers Life Arena, before the sixth game of the Pacers and Mavericks Finals, the Bankers Life Arena was already in a state of madness.

Although due to some special reasons, the Pacers missed the opportunity to sweep the Mavericks and win the playoffs with a record of victory, and were pulled by the Mavericks in two consecutive games, but for the Pacers fans, the finals This episode also gave the Pacers the opportunity to win the O'Brien Cup at home.

"Dirk, are you okay?" Under the boos all over the sky, the visiting Mavericks player walked out of the player tunnel first, looking at Dirk Nowitzki who was obviously looking weird beside him, the old Nelson was worried. Just one more point.

After winning two games in a row, not only the morale of the Mavericks was unprecedentedly high, but also the wind direction of the outside world changed accordingly. Under the leadership of the New York media, a frenzy of praising the Mavericks began to spread in public opinion in the United States, but old Nelson But they are very clear in their hearts that the reason why they tout the Mavericks so much is not that the Mavericks are really better than the Pacers. The main reason is that the Pacers won the championship for two consecutive seasons and won 74 regular seasons. With 15 consecutive victories in the playoffs, the Pacers have long become the "public enemy" of the entire NBA. Those who are hostile to the Pacers and those who don't like the Pacers naturally don't want the Pacers to complete their three consecutive championships and create a game of their own. Dynasty, after the Nets and the Pistons failed to stop the Pacers, they pinned all their last hopes on the Mavericks. Originally, after the Mavericks lost three games in a row, these guys have already I don't have any hope for the Mavericks, but after the Mavericks won two games in a row, how can they be worthy of themselves if they don't jump out and brag about the Mavericks.

Unlike the madly touting media outside and Mavericks fans who are already confident, the Mavericks team is still sober. Although the Mavericks have won two games in a row, the Pacers still have a match point in their hands, and the next one The two games are also the Pacers' home court, so one can imagine how much pressure the Mavericks are under at the moment, especially the old Nelson as the head coach and Dirk Nowitzki, the core of the team.

"Don, I'm fine." Dirk Nowitzki shook his head at the concerned old Nelson after taking his eyes and thoughts away from the O'Brien cup in the distance.

Perhaps it was a deliberate arrangement before the game. A few minutes after the Mavericks walked out of the tunnel, the Pacers, the home team, slowly walked out of the tunnel amidst the cheers of the fans.

"Ervin, do you think it is possible for the O'Brien Cup to be played for two days?" After the appearance ceremony was completed, the live TV broadcast camera was aimed at the O'Brien Cup placed on the sidelines. After winning three games, the O'Brien Cup and the Finals MVP trophy were placed on the sidelines, while Bill Russell, NBA President David Stern and a group of NBA sponsors also appeared At the scene, countless people are looking forward to and waiting for the awarding ceremony of the championship trophy, but under the "manipulation" of the league, the O'Brien Cup has been placed on the sidelines for several games and has not been able to be awarded .

"Well, it's really hard to say." After hearing Michaels' question, Magic Johnson laughed a few times. It is inclined to the Pacers, but if David Stern continues to operate one or two, the result will be hard to say.

While Magic Johnson and Michaels were still chatting awkwardly, Jermaine O'Neal and Sean Bradley, who represented the two jumping balls, had already walked into the middle circle, and the Mavericks' starting lineup today also happened A little change, Antoine Walker was put on the bench, and Antoine Jamison started instead of him, but Antoine Jamison is not playing a small forward today, but a power forward, and Dirk Nowitzki, who was supposed to play power forward, should play small forward today. It is not uncommon for Dirk Nowitzki to play small forward. Under the old Nelson Dirk Nowitzki often plays as a small forward. Although his height and weight obviously limit Dirk Nowitzki's mobility, his shooting ability and attack range are excellent for small forwards. There is nothing wrong with forwards.

"Ah..." With a roar on the court, all eyes on the scene were gathered on Sean Bradley. The guy who was running and waving his fist finally became the Because in the jump ball just now, Sean Bradley actually defeated Jermaine O'Neal and won the ball for the Mavericks' first offense.

"Jermaine-don't worry about it." Jermaine O'Neal didn't expect to lose to the old guy Sean Bradley in his best jump ball, so when he retreated, Jayme In-O'Neill was visibly annoyed.However, Meng Xu didn't take this seriously. How can you not get your shoes wet when you often walk by the river? You can't lose every time in Niu B, so when you see Jermaine O'Neill passing by you Afterwards, Meng Xu patted him, signaling him not to care.

Since Dirk Nowitzki is playing small forward today, it's Antawn Jamison who picks and rolls with Steve Nash on the Mavericks' first offense. As for Dirk Nowitzki Base, like an outside player, is cruising around the three-point line on the left side of the court.

By Nowitzki's side, Tayshaun Prince has always been entangled with him tightly.Due to the lack of the extraordinary strength of Meng Xu and James Posey, Tayshaun Prince relied more on his own wingspan and defensive skills when defending, excellent wingspan and defensive skills, Coupled with the first-class movement speed and the spirit of never giving up, Tayshaun Prince quickly grew into an excellent flank defender. Kobe, McGrady, Carter, these super scorers are all eaten by Prince Fortunately, the defense against Richard Hamilton in the Eastern Conference Finals was perfect, but it was the first time for Tyshawn Prince to defend a player of Nowitzki's type.

When Steve Nash, who was advancing with the ball, got rid of Meng Xu who was following him through the pick-and-roll cooperation with Antoine Walker, Dirk Nowitzki, who was still "walking" on the left side of the court just now, followed suit. Well, after running two steps towards the bottom corner, Dirk Nowitzki stopped suddenly, took advantage of his height and weight, directly knocked Tyshaun Prince away, and rushed into the third The split line, taking advantage of the dislocation at the same time, narrowly got rid of James Posey's Steve Nash, and after cutting halfway towards the basket, he passed the ball directly to Nowitz on the left base.

Because Nowitzki's moving speed is really average, so although Nowitzki knocked Tayshaun Prince away, but at the moment Nowitzki received the pass, Tayshaun Prince After catching up, he directly blocked Nowitzki's and the basket.

Dirk Nowitzki, who received a pass from Steve Nash, leaned sideways on Tayshaun Prince, slapped the basketball on the spot to adjust his body posture, and then immediately slammed into Tayshaun Prince. Lin Si completed a half-turn in front of him, and then jumped up slightly.

"****, it's too bullying!" When Dirk Nowitzki made a mid-range shot in front of Tayshaun Prince, boos immediately rang out from the sidelines. Prince is almost ten centimeters taller. With such a huge height advantage, Nowitzki is still playing a fadeaway jumper in front of Prince. Isn't this obviously a bully!
"Why is his shooting posture so strange?" Meng Xu, who was not far from Nowitzki, witnessed every detail of Nowitzki's shooting just now. To be honest, Meng Xu has never seen such an ugly back. Shooting, but this ugly and explosive shooting method seems so unsolvable. Although Nowitzki didn't jump high when he shot just now, but the magnitude of Nowitzki's back just now, and by the way The action he made, not to mention Prince, even Jermaine O'Neal couldn't interfere with his shot.

"This trick of Nowitzki appeared several years in advance!" Just as Meng Xu recalled Nowitzki's ugly shooting posture in his mind just now with a strange expression, Anna's voice rang in his ears. sound.

"Trick? What trick?" Meng Xu, startled by Anna's voice, subconsciously asked.

"Golden Rooster Independence!"

(End of this chapter)