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112 is eight points worse than 104. In fact, the eight-point difference did not reflect the anxiety of the game at all. In the whole game, James and Irving performed very well. In 48 minutes of the ball, the Mavericks are only 5 minutes better than the Cavaliers.

However, it was only 5 minutes that determined the outcome of the game. The magical defense of the Mavericks reappeared. Since last season's regular season, Lillard was eliminated, and the famous "seven-minute defense" against the Spurs in the playoffs. This season, the Mavericks' single defense capabilities relying on Iguodala and Yiyang Horror have once again become the focus of discussion.

"The Mavericks have gathered the best defensive players in the world. Unless there is a team's offensive firepower that can make them helpless, otherwise, the Mavericks will continue to dominate the league for a long time."

"Also, Iguodala, Rudy Gobert, there is a Tony Allen sitting on the bench, and Mark Cuban has taken the most defensive players in the league. The Cavaliers are not weak, but Like Irving said, their defense is too strong!"

"I am still shocked by the Mavericks' defense in the last five minutes yesterday. I watched the last five minutes of the game seven or eight times. But every time, I opened my mouth in surprise."

For a time, all the media are touting how powerful the Mavericks defense is, how unbreakable they are, and how vulnerable other teams in the league are.

So, sometimes a team hates people, it's not the team's will, but the media's fanfare.

Once these arrogant remarks are released, they will surely succeed in gaining a lot of fans for the Mavericks.

Sure enough, someone on the Internet immediately stood up and retorted, saying that Yiyang and Iguodala's rough defense actually constituted an offensive foul, but because the Mavericks were fighting at home and the referee took special care, they became the final winner. .

Regarding this matter, the two sides have been arguing. The heat has not dissipated until two days after the end of the Christmas War.

On December 27, the day after the Christmas game ended, the Mavericks waited for the challenge from the Los Angeles Lakers at home.

After Kobe returned this season, people were full of expectations for the Lakers. As a result, Kobe, who is no longer at the top, has no way to save the Lakers on his own. But even if the Lakers have a poor record, many fans can continue to see Kobe playing, they are already very satisfied. After all, Kobe hasn't played any games in the past two seasons, and has faded out of the league for a long, long time due to injuries.

But this year, less than two months after the regular season began, the Lakers received bad news again.

In mid-December, Bryant felt shoulder discomfort during a battle with the Pelicans. After the game, it was found that the right-click muscle was torn.

"I've had a torn shoulder before, and I was still averaging 40 points a month when playing with an injury." Obviously, Kobe didn't take it seriously when he first discovered that his shoulder was uncomfortable.

But then, due to increased shoulder discomfort, Kobe had to choose a truce. It turns out that Kobe is really old. He used to score 40 points per game with a torn shoulder, but now with a torn shoulder, he is in danger of being reimbursed for the third consecutive season. As long as Kobe chooses surgical treatment, reimbursement for the season is a sure thing. Now, it depends on what Kobe will choose.

Therefore, the Lakers once again lost the "Black Mamba." So this Lakers game against the Mavericks also lost the only thing to watch.

Kobe is not there, the Lakers have no way to compete with the Mavericks. Before the start of this game, people also said that this is not a confrontation at all, but is destined to be a unilateral slaughter.

As a result, the Mavericks won the game and won two consecutive victories at home, turning the record into 29 wins and 3 losses. But the process is far from what everyone expected.

102 to 98, the Dallas Mavericks, the league's first, actually only won the Lakers by 4 points! 4 points narrowly win, this is obviously the result that no one expected.

Although none of the Lakers scored 20, they had an excellent performance of six scoring double figures.

Among them, Nick Young, who was also one of the Mavericks championship members last season, scored 18 points with a super high 3-pointer percentage of 5 of 8 shots. In the fourth quarter, he scored three consecutive three-pointers, which is also the reason why this game will become so anxious.

Seeing Nick Young who couldn't stop the wind, Carlisle missed it very much. But very helpless, Nick Young's pursuit of money is obviously far greater than honor. And there is no other team that can attract more money than the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Mavericks' performance in this game was not bad. Yiyang had 27 points and 10 assists. Wade and Dirk also scored 17 points and 15 points respectively, which can be said to be a normal play.

Although they won the victory, the small gap of 4 points undoubtedly allowed those "Mavericks" who were frowning to find a breakthrough.

Now, if the Mavericks don't win a big game, these sunspots will lose as the Mavericks.

"Playing with the Lakers without Kobe, let the other six score in double figures. I have to admit that the Mavericks' defense is really ‘excellent’."

"It turns out that Iguodala and Iguodala were able to contain the Cavaliers during the Christmas game. It was just luck. Look at their defense against the Lakers today. There are loopholes everywhere!"

"Even the Lakers almost got them done, and the Dallas Mavericks are not invincible."

Most of these remarks are one-sided. The Mavericks' defense is good, and it's not just the Cavaliers game. They only occasionally slack their defense for a day, and they are caught by the black and black people.

Playing against a winning team like the Lakers, the Mavericks naturally don't want to put too much effort into it. If the Mavericks in every game defended like the last five minutes of the Christmas game, Cuban might have to go to the development league to pick people in less than half a season. Because of that, the Mavericks players will definitely get injured one by one. In this world, no one can finish 82 games at that intensity.

They didn't try their best, which is why the Mavericks let the Lakers lose only four points today.

Therefore, most of the criticism Yiyang does not care. Those ridiculous criticisms made out of nothing will naturally be forgotten by people over time. Anyway, they still won today.

But at this time, Westbrook stepped up untimely.

"The Mavericks' defense? Their defense seems to be really strong. But I really look forward to tomorrow's matchup with the Mavericks, because in this league, there is no defense that I can't beat. In tomorrow's game, I will learn it! "

This is a video of Westbrook interviewed by reporters on the training ground today. In the video, instead of being afraid of the Mavericks, Westbrook also said "There is no defense that I can't beat" to show provocation.

Yiyang doesn't care how others say, but from the naked contempt of opponents, Yiyang can't ignore it.

In fact, it is not unreasonable that Westbrook is confident. This season, the Thunder did not have Durant, who was reimbursed for the season due to an injury, and Westbrook was the only one. He averaged 28.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.1 assists per game. All three figures are career highs, and this is almost a quasi-triple-double horror average per game.

Although the Thunder's performance this season is not very satisfactory, but Westbrook's personal performance is impeccable. No team can stop his impact, and no defensive champion can really deal with him.

With this quasi-triple-double averaging data, Westbrook is currently ranked third in the MVP prediction list! The two in front of him were Curry and Yiyang.

This shows that Westbrook is indeed very strong this season. What's more, the Mavericks will still fight back-to-back tomorrow, and they are still playing so hard against the Lakers today, which makes Westbrook full of confidence in winning.

That night, ESPN also specially invited P.J. Carlesimo, the former Thunder coach, to be an interview guest on a program. The topic of their chat is Westbrook. Doing this can be regarded as a warm-up for tomorrow's game.

"I know that guy has been questioned this season. Some people say he is too selfish. Some people say he doesn't know how to lead a team. But in the absence of Durant, Russell has to do this! I It means that you must carry the banner of scoring! If he doesn't fill the vacancy left by Durant, who can do it?"

Kalesimo was a fierce boast against Westbrook in the show. The outside world believed that Westbrook had become a data brush this season, but it was clear that Kalesimo did not agree. He believes that everything Westbrook should do.

"Tomorrow, the Mavericks will play back-to-back with the Thunder at home. In an interview earlier today, Westbrook said that he would overwhelm the Mavericks defense. Do you think Westbrook is bluffing?"

"Of course not!" Kalesimo waved his hand quickly. "In this alliance, only Russell has the capital to say that. His impact is very terrifying. From the first day he entered the alliance, I told myself, look, this The child is likely to become the most impactful guard in the league in the future. As a result, this is the case now. There is no guard in this league that can stop Westbrook's footsteps, even if it is the same. The Mavericks can win the Lakers by four points today. But tomorrow, they don’t expect the Thunder to give up victory."

"It seems that you have full confidence in Westbrook, Mr. Kalesimo." The ESPN host smiled awkwardly. Did the former Thunder coach blow too much.

"Of course, after all, he is the best player I have ever coached." Calesimo smiled, he didn't even add the word "one".

"Well, audience friends, this is the end of today's show. Tomorrow, Mr. Carlesimo will be a special guest commentator, and you will enjoy this destined very exciting game on the spot. Welcome to ESPN, we will next See you again."

After the host finished speaking, the commercials immediately began to appear on TV. Playing the Lakers only won 4 points, which is indeed not the level the Mavericks should have. But based on this, they threatened to break through the Mavericks defense, Westbrook and Kalesimo are also a bit too arrogant.

Mavericks assistant coach Darrell Armstrong turned off the TV. He didn't know if Yiyang had watched the show, but he knew it well.

Facing the enemy's provocation, Yiyang will never sit still. At least, he will not sit still in action...

Third in the MVP ranking? Don't forget, your opponent can be at the top of the list.

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