The Way of the Center

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Who is Robert Swift? Claire had a vague impression of this striking white center. After all, before this game, this guy didn't get even one minute of playing time, but now he has completely disrupted his deployment as soon as he plays.

"Dirk, is it okay to take that kid?" Carlisle asked the German who was gasping for breath. A rookie center shouldn't let Dirk play abnormally.

"No problem, we still play at our own pace, and don't care about the other party's strange tricks." Nowitzki, as a person who plays on the court in person, naturally knows the depth of Anjie's level. Although the Chinese man's defense is indeed active, it is not enough for Nowitzki to surrender like this.

"Well, Dampier, don't try to double-team later, just look at that **** Swift."

Dampier did not speak, but silently nodded. Swift was dunked by Swift in the first half. He hasn't been reconciled until now.

"That German is really elegant in playing. I think he is simply a gentleman on the basketball court, completely different from the two rude big guys on the Thunder." Abrahi smiled and spoke to Giardina. In his eyes, only those who are elegant and beautiful can be called strong. Before he knew it, he had been angrily stared at by the Thunder fans around him, but he didn't know it at all.

This shrewd guy is a complete idiot in sports. Saying that the Mavericks are good players on the Thunder's home court, isn't that boring.

"I think competitive sports should be a bit bloody. I like the Thunder's No. 16 and No. 31." Giardina likes the opposite. Fierce confrontation and tough style are what she thinks a player is the best. Attractive place.

"Oh my God, just say that No. 31, that tattoo is not a good person. If these players don't know how to play, they must be some scum from the bottom of society. To them hurting others is as common as eating and sleeping. Abrahi has also heard a lot about the scandals between stars and actresses in the entertainment industry, and the news of fights between players. Therefore, in his impression, professional players are nothing more than a few inconsistent "hustle and bustles".

"What about the Chinese? He should be clean." Giardina unconsciously looked at the player channel, hoping that the big man could appear soon.

"That guy has a terrible face. He must be a grumpy guy. Don't look at him on the court, but I can see that there are too many small actions against sportsmanship!" Insight, this is a professional manager. Essential skills for people. This skill will not fail if it is placed on the basketball court. An Jie's small movements against Nowitzki naturally did not escape Abrahi's eyes.

"Well, Mr. Abrahi, everyone's fields are different. How can they be defensive if they are not tough on the court?"

Just as Giardina and his manager in the stands were discussing in full swing, the short 15-minute intermission ended and the second half of the game started as scheduled.

"Coach Van Gundy still kept Robert Swift on the court. After the Mavericks passed a half-time adjustment, can they break through Coach Van Gundy's defensive arrangement?"

Nowitzki received the ball as soon as he landed, but he is also a smart insider. Even if he is much more famous than An Jie, he will not go head-to-head with An Jie.

Nowitzki started to push back to the basket one step within the free throw line, and Anje was pulled too far by Nowitzki, and the entire penalty area was exposed to the Mavericks' firepower.

Dampier used his huge body to cover the passing route, making Robert Swift behind him unavailable.

Seeing Dampier walking towards the basket, Nowitzki suddenly turned to face the frame, Anjie jumped high to block, he thought the German was about to shoot!

Unexpectedly, Nowitzki passed the ball from Angel's armpit to Dampier, who cut in from the top of the arc. Robert Swift couldn't find any room to block, he could only watch the "second center of the league" dunk in front of him.

"Roar! Nowitzki is still using Anjie's style of play! With such a beautiful fake shot, Robert Swift can't stop Dampier from rushing up."

Nowitzki is a rigorous machine imported from Germany, which runs accurately and reasonably on the court. But the word precision was not reflected in the third quarter.

After a few minutes of the game, Westbrook was once again fully fired and has successfully scored twice. But on the Mavericks side, except for Dampier's dunk, there was no response.

For the second time, Nowitzki leaned on An Jie's back to singles, and he completed the Golden Rooster's independent retreat movement well. Anjie hated Nowitzki's raised thigh, but he still bravely jumped forward and tried his best to interfere without fouling.

The Germans' movements are no different, they look very stretched. However, Dirk was not very satisfied with his shots. Sure enough, everything in front looked perfect. Unfortunately, in the end, the basketball just knocked out of the box.

"0 for 3 shots! Oh! What happened to Nowitzki in this quarter!?"

All TV commentators asked the same question. Although Anjie's defense is excellent, he still won't be able to defend Nowitzki. No one in this alliance can do this. Even the "Wolf King" who has become a green shirt soldier and Spurs leader Tim Duncan, the two great four positions, can't do it.

But this really happened. Nowitzki took three shots and all missed the target. He has not scored a point in the third quarter until now!

When Anjie is not allowed to shoot, he can go to the basket. But when Nowitzki was not allowed to shoot, he couldn't easily score at the basket. Especially in the face of Anjie, Nowitzki is not dominant in confrontation and footsteps, which makes it difficult for him to come up with different methods to deal with Anjie's defense.

Claire never thought that Nowitzki was really restricted!

In fact, it is not only An Jie's defensive reason, but Norvis's basic physical weakness is also one of the main factors for his failure to score. Fortunately, An Jie happened to encounter a time when the Germans felt bad.

Nowitzki could not score, and the Mavericks' offense collapsed instantly. Except for Jason Terry who can continue to score, none of the others can pose a threat on the offensive end.

In contrast, the Thunder, the first quarter of the first half belonged to Westbrook, the second quarter belonged to Anjie, and this third quarter belonged to both of them.

Westbrook borrowed An Jie's pick and roll to hit Huanglong. Facing Dampier's slow attack, Westbrook easily threw the shot and took two more points.

In the next round, An Jie and Westbrook were still picking and rolls, but this time An Jie was very positive. When he cut into the penalty area, Westbrook's just right pass gave Anjie a chance in the three-second zone.

Facing Nowitzki's defense, Anjie shook his shoulder and hooked again, making the Germans have no temper.

"Ann's hook shot point is too high, and the touch is very soft. Nowitzki's type of player can't complete the shot."

Anjie and Westbrook both fired, knocking the Mavericks into a quagmire of offense.

Seeing this situation, Claire quickly replaced the team's bench scorer j.j. Barea, but Nowitzki's touch not only affected him, but also infected his teammates.

Three-pointers made 0 of 2 shots, and all of them made 0 of 4 shots. Barea, whose main scoring method is not enough to rely on shooting, can't break through the inside to cause damage. This defender, who can use a few three-pointers to help the team score in every game, is just like Nowitzki.

This is the shortcoming of shooting offense alone. When players feel bad, the team's scoring momentum will come to an abrupt end. The Mavericks' offensive firepower this season is not strong, and the inside offense is even weaker.

When they can't score the shots they depend on for survival, the situation of the entire game will gradually get out of control.

Fortunately, Jason Terry made two three-pointers from the outside, otherwise the Mavericks might not be able to score in double digits in this quarter.

"15 to 31! Do you believe it!? The Mavericks only scored 15 points in this quarter! Only less than half of the Thunder! 59 to 79, should the Thunder kill the game in just three quarters again!? Unbelievable performance !" Kenny Smith sat in the studio. Although he watched the whole process, the final score still surprised him.

No matter how big the difference is, the fourth quarter has to continue to play. Watching the team lead by 20 points, Van Gundy safely left Anjie and Westbrook on the bench, allowing Collison and Krstic to partner inside.

Facing a weak defense in the opening game, the German talents truly recovered their form.

In the first two goals against Collison's defense Nowitzki still failed to score, but for the third time, Nowitzki finally broke his own scoring drought.

"Finally! The Mavericks have been waiting for this moment for a long time! Can Nowitzki keep the touch!?"

The answer is yes, once a shooting player shoots, it will only get better and smoother. For a player of Nowitzki's level, a goal is enough to get him back.

"Jason Kidd borrowed Eric Dampier's pick-and-roll breakthrough! Earl Watson is still too tender in front of Kidd, Kidd has every opportunity to make a layup!"

At this moment, Damien Wilkins stretched out his hand and almost took away Kidd's basketball. In a hurry, Kidd took the ball with both hands and jumped, avoiding the steal, but also forced to stop his pace.

Without hesitation, seeing that Nowitzki was not near the three-second zone, Kidd immediately started to pass the ball, a wide range transfer, and Nowitzki received the ball at the three-point line.

Kidd's sudden wide-ranging shift gave Nowitzki an open shot. Nick Collison hurried to the outside, and when Nowitzki made a shot, he just arrived. Although he could not complete the cover, he thought he had seriously disturbed the sight of the Germans.

Before Collison could turn around after landing, he heard the sound of the net rolling. He quickly looked up at the huge LED screen at the scene, yes, the score was rewritten, Nowitzki entered the net with three points!

"Damn it!" Collison had tried his best, but still couldn't get anything in return.

"Strong rebound! Dirk Nowitzki scored 5 points in a row! The Thunder's second team is vulnerable to Nowitzki!"

15 points, 12 points, 10 points, 8 points. When Nowitzki scored again and chased the point difference by only 6 points, Jeff Van Gundy took a look at the time and moved the main lineup back. .

"I think Van Gundy should bring Anjie and Westbrook up early. Now the difference is only 6 points. Nowitzki's touch has been fully cultivated. He has only changed players now, it's too late!" , Van Gundy’s rigid on-the-spot command was criticized by Charles Barkley.

Regardless of the situation on the field, only change according to the established plan ~ www.NovelMTL.com ~ Barkley can't figure out how this kind of coach succeeded.

Regardless of whether Van Gundy's tactical concept is reasonable or unreasonable, there is one thing that cannot be denied that when Nowitzki has not been stopped in time and has a touch, even Anjie cannot stop the crazy German.

"The Golden Rooster retreats independently! Anjie failed to stop Nowitzki this time! Nowitzki's retreat jumper is almost impossible to be blocked. To stop him, he can only pass interference. But now, Novi Sky is immune to all interference!"

At the end of the third quarter, everyone thought that the Mavericks' general situation was gone, but Nowitzki's sudden outbreak made the game more intense.

The game ended in three minutes and the score became 84 to 91. Dirk Nowitzki, he is usually that guy who is underestimated. But those who underestimated him paid the price in the end.

Although Anjie eliminated the Germans in the third quarter, it was not enough for Anjie to declare victory. Anjie is just a rookie, but Nowitzki, an international player, has become the banner of the Dallas Cowboys.

In the face of a truly powerful enemy, it will never be possible to tell the victory or defeat until the last minute. (To be continued.)