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Back to the locker room.

Li Zhen did not see Nowitzki.

According to the team doctor, Nowitzki's injury was a bit serious, and he went to the hospital for an X-ray to determine the severity of the injury.

Hearing that Nowitzki's injury might be a bit serious, Li Zhen was not in a good mood.

Nowitzki usually took good care of him, and he was a very good boss both on and off the court.

Although I knew before the time travel that Nowitzki would not suffer a serious injury like Kobe, the specific current situation cannot be compared with the previous life. His butterfly has begun to make the current Mavericks different.

However, no matter how serious Nowitzki's injury is, the main focus now is still on the game. Li Zhen has a heavy burden on his shoulders!!

In the second quarter, although Li Zhen regained the team's momentum through personal outbursts, anyone with a discerning eye could see that the Mavericks were seriously affected by Nowitzki's absence.

Especially on the offensive end, Nowitzki was driving the inside line before, and with the king, Li Zhen would hardly be double-teamed on the court���Because the cost of double-teaming Li Zhen is very terrible.

But it will be different from the beginning of the second quarter. Li Zhen will encounter many double-teams.

Carlisle is very clear about the current problem of the Mavericks, that is, they need to reset the tactical system and re-establish a clear core!

As long as there is a core, the Mavericks' tactical operation will not be chaotic!

The strength of these veterans can also play very well.

Thinking of this problem, Carlisle quickly scanned the players one by one.

Kidd has the highest status. He is the first person considered by Carlisle. Kidd is also a historical passer and was the boss in the Nets. But Kidd is too old and his physical talent has declined seriously.

All defenders know that he can pass the ball. Haywood and Dampier in the interior can't play the power of pick-and-roll with Kidd.

Kidd is only suitable as an auxiliary, not suitable for being an offensive core. He can't produce too many offensive threats.

Marion? His offensive means are too simple. He can only cut inside and defend. He lacks the ability to hold the ball and his tactical ductility is not strong.

Terry? If Terry holds the ball, he will lose Nowitzki's cooperation, and his control on the offensive end will also be reduced. His height almost ensures that he cannot break into the inside, otherwise he will be looking for trouble.

Betting the chance of winning on Terry's touch is not what Carlisle expected.

After looking at everyone, Carlisle finally focused on Li Zhen!

Although Li Zhen has little experience, his performance in the second quarter seems to prove that he is very suitable to be the temporary leader of the team.

"Guys, let's arrange the tactics for the second half. The focus of the tactics in the second half will be on Li!"Carlisle took out a tactical pen and began to draw the tactics on the tactical whiteboard.

No player raised any objections. It all seemed to be taken for granted!

Li Zhen's ability is obvious to all!!

Li Zhen wiped his sweat with a towel. He listened carefully to Carlisle's explanation.

The second half of the game will be more difficult than the second quarter...................

For the Kings, they clearly knew that Nowitzki would not play again.

Head coach Paul easily inspired the team's morale in the locker room.

The opponent is missing a superstar, so this game can still be played!

Evans also regained his confidence after the locker room adjustment.

He is confident that he can complete the counterattack against Li Zhen in the second half!!

In the second half of the game.

The Mavericks sent out a lineup of Li Zhen, Terry, Marion, Haywood, and Dampier.

The Kings sent out Udrih, Evans, Garcia, Landry, and Thompson.

The Kings attacked first.

Although Terry's defense was scum, Udrih did not choose to attack Terry, but gave the ball to Evans on the right.

Evans confidently challenged Li Zhen, he took a tentative step with the ball!

Li Zhen was not polite and used his skills directly!

【God cuts hands】

【God cuts hands】

【[God of Cutting]

Li Zhen's wingspan is longer than Harden's, so his steal success rate is also higher.

When Evans was about to dribble the ball, Li Zhen found the right opportunity, slapped Evans' ball away, and cut the ball directly!! The confident Evans was stolen by Li Zhen again

"Wow, Evans must have been stunned by Li Zhen's interception today. This is the third time he cut the ball today."

"Li Zhen: I will not allow others to be so arrogant!"

"Li Zhen's arms are really long, and his hands are really flexible."....

Domestic netizens also admired Li Zhen's steal.

His defense was so strong that most defenders dared not hold the ball in front of Li Zhen for a long time.

After Li Zhen stole the ball, he did not get a chance to counterattack directly, and the Kings retreated quickly.

Li Zhen gestured and moved forward.

If not all fans knew that Li Zhen was a rookie.

At this moment, Li Zhen's calm attitude would make people think that he was an All-Star player.

Coming to the frontcourt.

Looking at Evans in front of him, Li Zhen no longer had the interest to talk back to him.

Haywood and Dampier both asked for a double screen!!

The two inside players simultaneously stepped up to clamp Evans, and Li Zhen immediately sprinted to the right!

Landry and Thompson were both guarding against Li Zhen's attack, and they did not give Li Zhen a chance to use his inside footwork.

Evans also bypassed the screen and chased after Li Zhen from behind!!

The three were about to complete the double-teaming of Li Zhen.

It seemed that Li Zhen was in a desperate situation.

But Li Zhen threw the ball to the bottom corner at the last moment of the double-teaming!!!

Fake layup, real pass!!

【[King of Passing]!!!

Li Zhen's attacking posture was so realistic that the Kings players didn't react at all.

Li Zhen's pass destination was Marion in the bottom corner!

Marion used a classic personal push shot to shoot a three-pointer in the bottom corner without any defense!!

Marion's three-point shooting rate is not stable, but this opportunity is really too good. The absolute open space is not stressful for him.

After receiving Li Zhen's pass, Marion said he felt very comfortable!

""Swish!"

Marion also made a three-pointer!

50 to 64.

This three-pointer gave the Kings, whose morale had just been boosted, a cold shower!

Let them know that even if the Mavericks don't have Nowitzki, they are not easy to mess with.

Marion excitedly nodded to Li Zhen to express his gratitude, and Li Zhen also waved back.....

"Fake layup, real pass, Li Zhen's threat is too great, he cleverly used his deterrence, you can hardly believe that this is only his first season!!"Although Marion's running position is crucial, Van Gundy thinks Li Zhen is the core player of this tactic.

Evans also looked depressed, he was fooled by Li Zhen.