The rise of the NBA superstar

Chapter 351, Are you a 4th All-Star?

15 minutes before the game starts.

Perform an appearance ceremony.

About 20000 spectators sat in the American Airlines Arena, and finally formed a unified momentum during the entrance ceremony.

Cuban sat on the sidelines and shouted loudly.

With the entry of home team players one by one, the atmosphere of the Western Conference semifinals finally heated up.

At the mouth of the passage.

Li Senlin clasped his hands behind his back, looking at familiar faces.

Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, Shawn Marion, Caron Butler, Eric Dampier, Jason Terry
This is the core team that only wiped out the Big Three in the previous life.

It's hard to imagine such a team composed of veterans that can suddenly emerge as a championship-level team.

CCTV studio.

Director Zhang explained to Yu Jia.

"The match between the two sides is about to start, let's introduce the next lineup."

"The Dallas Mavericks playing at home are: Dirk Nowitzki, Kidd, Marion, Butler, Dampier. On the bench are Terry, Barea, Haywood, etc."

"The Ohlahoma City Thunder sent: Ibaka, Durant, Lee Forest, Chandler, Westbrook, Harden, Collison, Sefolosha, Green on the bench , Gibson et al."

"After entering the playoffs, the rotation of the two sides is basically 7 to 8 people. Both sides consume a lot of core. Although the Mavericks have the home court advantage in this game, the Thunder are waiting for work and have more physical strength. There is also Carlisle The battle with Brooks is also quite interesting, one is a master tactician and the other is the best coach of the season."

"This is the first semifinal in the Western Conference. The Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz will continue to play in another group series. The Cavaliers-Celtics and Eagles-Magic games in the Eastern Conference will start tomorrow. .”

"Okay, this game has officially started, let's see the jump ball from both sides."

"The Thunder got the first down. Westbrook advanced halfway. He didn't choose to pass the ball. Instead, he took advantage of Chandler's simple screen and shot a mid-range shot. Unfortunately, he missed the ball. .”

"It was the Mavericks' turn to attack. The pick-and-roll between Kidd and Nowitzki was beautiful. Nowitzki caught the ball and took three steps. Chandler, who was defending, was hugged down, and the driver went to the free throw line."

"Well, two free throws were made, and the driver's free throws were very stable. In this way, the Mavericks will take the lead at home."

On the field.

The score was 0-2.

After the free throw, the Thunder attacked.

Or Westbrook advancing.

Li Senlin ran over slowly, keeping his eyes on Nowitzki. Nowitzki was 32 years old at this time, but he couldn't see his condition declining at all.

The instant start to catch the ball and go down just now is how many times stronger than the Thunder's two inside lanes.

Nowitzki is one of the most comprehensive offensive skills in the history of the league, one of the most productive and efficient inside players, and one of the greatest shooters, with flexible feet, a height of 2 meters 13, and an extremely soft shooting touch. Good control of the body in the middle, and the fade-away shooting technique is applied more like a shooting guard.

The logo's single-handed golden rooster independence is even more unique. Li Senlin remembers that when he watched the Mavericks fight the Heat in his previous life, as long as the ball was in the driver's hand, it was called stability, and his key ball ability was very strong.

Westbrook stands at the top of the arc and observes.

Li Senlin came out to respond.

Li Senlin overdid it to Durant, who was outside the three-point line at a 45-degree angle on the right.

The Thunder's tactics are always single swing + screen + fast break.

Brooks didn't need to use as much brains as Carlisle.

What kind of air-cut moves, what kind of pick-and-roll rolls, what kind of rhythm assault, the Thunder don't need them all, just give it to the third master.

Westbrook swung the first attack and missed.

Then replace Durant this time and try again.

It was Butler who marked Durant.

Durant barely dribbled away from Butler, came to the free throw line, saw no one, and shot a shot from mid-range.

"frame."

Feel bad or iron.

Li Senlin looked a little depressed watching the ball from beyond the three-point line.

Durant, you break through.

Damn, how come the first attack in the opening game is a mid-range shot, today's hand feeling is impressive.

It is not a good thing to rest too long, it takes time to find the rhythm and the feeling of the game.

The rebound was protected by Dampier.

Give it to Kidd to advance.

Li Senlin was marking Marion.

The two came to the Thunder's half next to each other.

"Li, I heard that you entered the second defensive team. Can you guard me today?" Marion said to Li Senlin in a long-winded manner.

Li Senlin didn't know where Marion, who lacked the ability to attack with the ball and didn't like physical confrontation, got his confidence.

You don't agree with me getting into the defensive second team?envy?

"Sean, based on your ability to average 12.5 points per game that season? Tsk tsk, it's just half of mine. You can try it."

"Hey! Okay."

Marion smiled wretchedly.

Marion took Li Senlin to the left corner and watched quietly, without asking for the ball.

From time to time, he made a few fake moves to get rid of, and Li Senlin didn't dare to stay too far away carelessly, keeping his eyes on him.

Marion is 2.01 meters tall, with amazing bounce, fast speed, excellent awareness, erratic movement, and can appear in various positions on the basketball court.

What is very characteristic of him is his eccentric and ignorant [-]-style shooting.

"Is that how you attack?"

Li Senlin was just talking trash to Marion in the bottom corner.

The bombardment-style cheers could be heard right next to my ears. .

Look back.

It turned out that the old driver hit a golden rooster independence against Ibaka.

0 to 4.
"You fool me."

"hey-hey."

Li Senlin cursed, Marion had a horse face, couldn't see any expression, and ran back as if nothing had happened.

Fuck, you are awesome, it turns out that this guy is an empty gun, he is not the main attacker, and the Mavericks' main offensive core will always have only one Nowitzki.

The Thunder's defensive targeting before the game was also very clear, that is, let the two guards Li Senlin and Westbrook double-team the old driver at any time.

But this time Li Senlin was swayed by the old man Marion, and he didn't even look at the driver.

Westbrook pushed over.

Li Senlin walked towards Marion a little unhappily, leaned over and helped his knees to watch Westbrook dribble.

Then he sprayed at Marion nonchalantly: "Sean, I heard that you are still a four-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA Team. I can't tell. You are awesome. Is this true?"

Marion originally didn't want to talk to Li Senlin, but when he heard that a junior knew his honor, he couldn't help but replied, "Yes!"

Few people knew that Marion had these honors. Seeing Li Senlin mentioning it, Marion was a little proud.

At this time, Westbrook passed the ball to Li Senlin.

Westbrook and Du Shao missed one by one, and it was Li Senlin's turn this time.

Li Senlin stepped on the three-point line on the left to receive the ball.

With a wave of his hand, let everyone pull away.

Then put out three threats.

Li Senlin didn't stop talking, and continued to talk to Marion: "Sean, it's a pity that your 4 All-Stars were all substitutes, and the 2 bests were only third teams. Hey, you know? I was selected as an All-Star this year. I started, and then a few days ago I won the best second team, but unfortunately I didn't get the All-Star Game MVP and the best first team, I feel like a failure, we are all the same kind of people."

Hearing Li Senlin's ostentatious self-boasting.

Marion almost spat out a mouthful of old blood, what a precise blow.

Who is with you all the way. .

Li Senlin looked at the time in place, and the battle opened up.

Marion is the Mavericks' defensive sharp knife with a long wingspan, and Li Senlin chose the attack method.

Start dribbling up to speed.

Substantial change of direction forward.

"Damn God!"

"OMG!"

The audience on the sidelines exclaimed.

Li Senlin took advantage of Marion's defensive intensity at the beginning of the game, and an Iverson-style iconic dribble passed Marion.

Run to the free throw line.

See no defense.

No wonder Durant and Westbrook both choose mid-range.

Li Senlin couldn't help it either.

He also stepped on the free throw line, jumped up, and shot a shot from mid-range.

"frame!"

Uh, it was cool to stalk the audience during the warm-up, there were too many strikes, this time I missed the spot, and the ball hit the back frame. .

"Shhh!!"

Cuban quickly stood up on the sidelines and encouraged the audience to boo.

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(End of this chapter)