Chapter 435 The turning point is about to appear
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Wo Yao Huo Le
Citizen Center Arena.
Tonight, the Dallas Mavericks will sit at home and accept the challenge from the Los Angeles Lakers.
In the previous two duels, they both ended in disastrous defeats.
The Mavericks, who return home, are bound to avenge their disgrace in this game.
"Guys, we're in a very serious situation right now."
"There is no escape route behind us. If we fail in this game again, it means we are out."
In the home team's locker room, coach Carlisle kept emphasizing the seriousness of the matter.
Because no team can complete a comeback from a 3-0 deficit.
He certainly won't be arrogant enough to think that even if he loses tonight's game, he still has a chance to complete a great comeback.
So for the Mavericks, this is a game that must be won if they don't want to be eliminated.
"The coach is right, I hope everyone can show your toughest attitude."
"We have to fight back the series on our own!"
Star star Nowitzki responded immediately.
Then, other players also responded.
Although they experienced two major defeats, the Mavericks are not a young team after all.
They have a wealth of playoff experience, and the veterans on the team will not be defeated so easily.
On the other side, in the visiting team's locker room.
"Look, I don't want to take the series back to Staples Center."
"I hope when we go back, we can just rest."
"Can everyone do it?"
Mustache raised his voice and asked loudly.
"Sweep the Dallas Mavericks!"
"Sweep!!"
"Sweep!!"
Everyone responded in unison, and the entire locker room was filled with momentum!
……
Players from both sides came out and began pre-match warm-ups.
The head coaches on both sides accepted the pre-match interviews from reporters.
Mustache said to the camera: "Although tonight is an away game, we will bring our home momentum here."
"You know, we are the best team at turning away games into home games!"
“Not too long ago, we set ourselves a small goal.”
"That's where we end the series!"
Mustache didn't take the Dallas Mavericks seriously at all.
His remarks also caused a burst of displeasure among the fans at the scene.
But he didn't care because he had enough confidence.
Coach Carlisle on the other side said: "I guarantee that all of you will see a completely different Dallas Mavericks tonight."
"Our starting lineup will also change, and everyone will see our purest offense tonight!"
"Yes, you heard it right, we are going to compete offensively with the Los Angeles Lakers!"
A few minutes later, the pre-match warm-up ended and the starting lineups of both teams came on stage.
The Lakers start.
Point Guard: Jordan Farmar
Shooting Guard: Kobe Bryant
Small Forward: Qin Xiao
Power Forward: Pau Gasol
Center: Hassan Whiteside
……
The Mavericks start.
Point Guard: Monta Ellis
Shooting Guard: Jose Calderon
Small forward: Vince Carter
Power Forward: Shawn Marion
Center: Dirk Nowitzki
Everyone was stunned when they saw the Mavericks' starting lineup.
"I'm going? What are you doing? You're not with the wrong person, are you?"
"What are you doing? Shawn Marion playing the four position? He's not tall enough."
"Although he is not tall enough, this lineup seems to be more flexible and changeable."
"Remember the second half of the first game? The Mavericks also came up with a similar small lineup."
"The offensive efficiency at that stage has improved significantly. Although we still lost the game in the end, we at least saw the ultimate offense."
"I used this lineup from the beginning today. I think the Mavericks' offense tonight may be much better than the previous two games."
"I think they just have no choice."
"When you talk about improving your offensive capabilities, it's actually just a gamble at the end."
"If the Lakers are not in good shape tonight, maybe they still have a chance."
"As long as the Lakers perform normally, no matter what their lineup is, they will all rub against the floor!"
As the opening whistle blew, the game officially started.
The first wave of offense in this game still belongs to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Qin Xiao gave his opponent a powerful start right from the start.
He suddenly shot a cold arrow from outside the three-point line and hit the basketball accurately!
The Mavericks sent the baseline ball.
Monta Ellis quickly held the ball past halftime and handed the ball to Marion.
Since he was playing the fourth position tonight, the opponent naturally became Pau Gasol.
Using small to hit big, Marion easily passed Gasol and hit the board with a small throw!
In the next round, Qin Xiao broke through and scored, assisting Kobe and hitting a three-pointer from the outside.
The Mavericks were not to be outdone. Monta Ellis called for a screen and then switched defense.
The target of the defensive switch is Pau Gasol.
Ellis broke through Gasol's defense with one stride, and also scored a mid-range pull-up jumper.
In the opening two rounds, both sides' offensive efficiency was very high.
The Mavericks completely used Pau Gasol as a defensive vulnerability for the Lakers.
This is also the real purpose of coach Carlisle changing the starting lineup.
In the following minutes, Gasol's shortcoming of slow movement was infinitely magnified.
These small players from the Mavericks continued to target Gasol through pick-and-rolls, and they actually played smoothly on the court.
That is to say, the Lakers' offense is good enough. Otherwise, they might be in a behind situation now.
Halfway through the first quarter, the two sides were tied at 17.
This result was unexpected by everyone.
"It's different to be back at home, to be able to keep fighting with the Lakers."
"Carlisle's old man still has something, this change of formation caught us off guard."
"Don't panic, this is their upper limit, but the Lakers haven't really started yet."
"Look, after this pause, I think the turning point is about to appear!"
The scene was just as this fan expected.
When returning from the timeout, the Lakers took the initiative to make substitutions and replaced Pau Gasol with Wesley Johnson.
Both sides used a lineup with one large and four small players.
As a result, the Mavericks' tactics against Gasol will be completely invalid.
Qin Xiao also activated the system skill 'Attribute Assimilation' at this time. He did not want to give his opponent any chance.
The effects of the Lakers' adjustments were immediate.
In the first round after the timeout, they successfully prevented their opponent from taking a 24-second violation.
Qin Xiao, Kobe and Wesley Johnson formed an iron-clad defense on the outside.
As a result, the Mavericks could not find any offensive opportunities at all.
On the other hand, the Lakers' offense is going smoothly.
The same lineup with one large and four small players produced completely different effects.
The fundamental reason lies in the players' personal abilities.
The score was almost pulled away, and the game seemed to be back on a familiar track.
On the sidelines, Mavericks coach Carlisle's face gradually darkened, as if he had foreseen the outcome of tonight.
Tonight, the Dallas Mavericks will sit at home and accept the challenge from the Los Angeles Lakers.
In the previous two duels, they both ended in disastrous defeats.
The Mavericks, who return home, are bound to avenge their disgrace in this game.
"Guys, we're in a very serious situation right now."
"There is no escape route behind us. If we fail in this game again, it means we are out."
In the home team's locker room, coach Carlisle kept emphasizing the seriousness of the matter.
Because no team can complete a comeback from a 3-0 deficit.
He certainly won't be arrogant enough to think that even if he loses tonight's game, he still has a chance to complete a great comeback.
So for the Mavericks, this is a game that must be won if they don't want to be eliminated.
"The coach is right, I hope everyone can show your toughest attitude."
"We have to fight back the series on our own!"
Star star Nowitzki responded immediately.
Then, other players also responded.
Although they experienced two major defeats, the Mavericks are not a young team after all.
They have a wealth of playoff experience, and the veterans on the team will not be defeated so easily.
On the other side, in the visiting team's locker room.
"Look, I don't want to take the series back to Staples Center."
"I hope when we go back, we can just rest."
"Can everyone do it?"
Mustache raised his voice and asked loudly.
"Sweep the Dallas Mavericks!"
"Sweep!!"
"Sweep!!"
Everyone responded in unison, and the entire locker room was filled with momentum!
……
Players from both sides came out and began pre-match warm-ups.
The head coaches on both sides accepted the pre-match interviews from reporters.
Mustache said to the camera: "Although tonight is an away game, we will bring our home momentum here."
"You know, we are the best team at turning away games into home games!"
“Not too long ago, we set ourselves a small goal.”
"That's where we end the series!"
Mustache didn't take the Dallas Mavericks seriously at all.
His remarks also caused a burst of displeasure among the fans at the scene.
But he didn't care because he had enough confidence.
Coach Carlisle on the other side said: "I guarantee that all of you will see a completely different Dallas Mavericks tonight."
"Our starting lineup will also change, and everyone will see our purest offense tonight!"
"Yes, you heard it right, we are going to compete offensively with the Los Angeles Lakers!"
A few minutes later, the pre-match warm-up ended and the starting lineups of both teams came on stage.
The Lakers start.
Point Guard: Jordan Farmar
Shooting Guard: Kobe Bryant
Small Forward: Qin Xiao
Power Forward: Pau Gasol
Center: Hassan Whiteside
……
The Mavericks start.
Point Guard: Monta Ellis
Shooting Guard: Jose Calderon
Small forward: Vince Carter
Power Forward: Shawn Marion
Center: Dirk Nowitzki
Everyone was stunned when they saw the Mavericks' starting lineup.
"I'm going? What are you doing? You're not with the wrong person, are you?"
"What are you doing? Shawn Marion playing the four position? He's not tall enough."
"Although he is not tall enough, this lineup seems to be more flexible and changeable."
"Remember the second half of the first game? The Mavericks also came up with a similar small lineup."
"The offensive efficiency at that stage has improved significantly. Although we still lost the game in the end, we at least saw the ultimate offense."
"I used this lineup from the beginning today. I think the Mavericks' offense tonight may be much better than the previous two games."
"I think they just have no choice."
"When you talk about improving your offensive capabilities, it's actually just a gamble at the end."
"If the Lakers are not in good shape tonight, maybe they still have a chance."
"As long as the Lakers perform normally, no matter what their lineup is, they will all rub against the floor!"
As the opening whistle blew, the game officially started.
The first wave of offense in this game still belongs to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Qin Xiao gave his opponent a powerful start right from the start.
He suddenly shot a cold arrow from outside the three-point line and hit the basketball accurately!
The Mavericks sent the baseline ball.
Monta Ellis quickly held the ball past halftime and handed the ball to Marion.
Since he was playing the fourth position tonight, the opponent naturally became Pau Gasol.
Using small to hit big, Marion easily passed Gasol and hit the board with a small throw!
In the next round, Qin Xiao broke through and scored, assisting Kobe and hitting a three-pointer from the outside.
The Mavericks were not to be outdone. Monta Ellis called for a screen and then switched defense.
The target of the defensive switch is Pau Gasol.
Ellis broke through Gasol's defense with one stride, and also scored a mid-range pull-up jumper.
In the opening two rounds, both sides' offensive efficiency was very high.
The Mavericks completely used Pau Gasol as a defensive vulnerability for the Lakers.
This is also the real purpose of coach Carlisle changing the starting lineup.
In the following minutes, Gasol's shortcoming of slow movement was infinitely magnified.
These small players from the Mavericks continued to target Gasol through pick-and-rolls, and they actually played smoothly on the court.
That is to say, the Lakers' offense is good enough. Otherwise, they might be in a behind situation now.
Halfway through the first quarter, the two sides were tied at 17.
This result was unexpected by everyone.
"It's different to be back at home, to be able to keep fighting with the Lakers."
"Carlisle's old man still has something, this change of formation caught us off guard."
"Don't panic, this is their upper limit, but the Lakers haven't really started yet."
"Look, after this pause, I think the turning point is about to appear!"
The scene was just as this fan expected.
When returning from the timeout, the Lakers took the initiative to make substitutions and replaced Pau Gasol with Wesley Johnson.
Both sides used a lineup with one large and four small players.
As a result, the Mavericks' tactics against Gasol will be completely invalid.
Qin Xiao also activated the system skill 'Attribute Assimilation' at this time. He did not want to give his opponent any chance.
The effects of the Lakers' adjustments were immediate.
In the first round after the timeout, they successfully prevented their opponent from taking a 24-second violation.
Qin Xiao, Kobe and Wesley Johnson formed an iron-clad defense on the outside.
As a result, the Mavericks could not find any offensive opportunities at all.
On the other hand, the Lakers' offense is going smoothly.
The same lineup with one large and four small players produced completely different effects.
The fundamental reason lies in the players' personal abilities.
The score was almost pulled away, and the game seemed to be back on a familiar track.
On the sidelines, Mavericks coach Carlisle's face gradually darkened, as if he had foreseen the outcome of tonight.
