I really can't handle the ball

Chapter 101 The Fiery Chinese Derby Battle

On November 11, all members of the Mavericks came to the Toyota Center Arena to play back-to-back against the Houston Rockets at home.

This Huaxia Derby is very eye-catching. For today's game, almost all the sports media in China are dispatched.

These days, the hottest domestic news is the China Derby between Li Xuan and Dayao.

Due to the pre-heating of this derby, the ratings of the sports channel have been rising, surpassing the ratings of some All-Star games and finals.

Thousands of Huaxia fans anxiously waiting in front of the TV heard the familiar commentary voice of Director Zhang after watching a commercial.

"Good morning, audience friends! We are about to bring you the regular season match between the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks. This game will be explained by Director Xu and I." Director Zhang narrated before the game.

"Director Zhang, which team do you like in this game?" Director Xu took the lead in throwing out a world-class problem.

"Hey! The palms and backs of the hands are full of meat. It's really hard for me to choose. To be honest, I support both teams." Director Zhang tried to muddle through with vague words.

"Hahaha, it's not difficult to guide Zhang, you can analyze the strength of the two teams for the fans!" Director Xu said.

"This is my unique skill, and I am good at it."

After Director Zhang finished answering, he began to analyze in detail the respective strengths of the two teams that played against today.

"The Mavericks are currently ranked No. [-] in the Western Conference. They have won five consecutive victories against strong teams such as the Spurs and Timberwolves. The team's morale is strong, and the paper lineup is also dominant. The probability of winning is very high.

The Rockets are currently ranked eighth in the Western Conference with a record of 3 wins and 2 losses. Their last victory over the strong Nets has greatly increased their confidence. Taking the chance should win the game.

In summary, the probability of the two teams winning this game should be [-]/[-]. "

Director Xu nodded after listening, expressing his agreement, and then said: "Thank you for the detailed analysis of Director Zhang. Through the broadcast, we can see that the players of the two teams are warming up one after another. The game is about to start, we will wait and see!"

After the two veteran commentators on the sports channel warmed up for the game in advance, the camera quickly switched to the game field.

Inside the Toyota Center Arena, after the appearance ceremonies of the two sides ended, after the players of the two teams appeared on the stage amid boos and applause from the audience, all the focus of the entire scene was on Li Xuan and Dayao .

For the Huaxia audience, what they focused on was the first duel between Li Xuan and Dayao in an official game.

Although the duel between Li Xuan and Dayao is not the first China Derby in the NBA.

Strictly speaking, the first China Derby in the NBA was a duel between Daba and Dazhi, but they didn't get much playing time, it was completely like soy sauce.

In today's game, both Li Xuan and Dayao played as the team's starters, and they could also decide the outcome of the game, a true peak duel.

Therefore, Huaxia's publicity for this game is very strong, and it seems to have become the hottest topic in the country. Even some people who don't watch basketball games know about this game, and the momentum can be described as very large.

This very high-profile competition naturally attracted many famous Chinese and American celebrities, including a heavyweight guest.

Due to various reasons, the Mavericks and the Rockets have such a special game, and NBA President David Stern also came to the scene in person to watch the game.

Li Xuan and Dayao are both important tools for him to open up the NBA China market. The NBA's popularity in China this season proves that his previous strategy was very successful.

In particular, Li Xuan's outstanding performance surprised him even more, and made him feel that he had read the right person. The Huaxia market he had always wanted to open, finally opened it with the help of Li Xuan, a key person.

Now, the international influence of the NBA is higher than that of other professional leagues in the United States, and its reputation overseas has already started.

In the next step, Stern's work focus will be shifted to the NBA market in the United States. He plans to expand the new army. Next season, a new team will join the major league of the NBA.

During the warm-up activities, Li Xuan and Dayao hugged under the flashing lights of the media reporters, and then started chatting.

"Ah Xuan, long time no see. Your performance is too unexpected. During this period of time, there are almost all news reports about you in the United States. You have successfully suppressed the star basketball players in the United States. It is really a face to our country." Dayao patted Li Xuan shoulder said proudly.

"Dayao, in fact, I am not as good as you say, and I have not won glory for the country. If I can win medals in major international competitions, I will win glory for the country. I believe that day will not be too far away." Li Xuan responded.

"I also believe that day will come soon, let's work hard!"

"Ok!"

Dayao and Li Xuan touched their fists, which was a promise between them.

Domestic media reporters focused their attention on the two of them, so this scene was also photographed, and it will become a classic scene in the future.

"Ah Xuan, this game is not a preseason game. We won't let it go. You have to be prepared to accept your first loss." Dayao returned to the topic and said with a smile.

"Dayao, in terms of team status, the Mavericks still have the advantage. Even though it's back-to-back games, you can't take it lightly, or you will lose badly." Li Xuan reminded kindly with a smile on his face.

"Then I will see the strength of the league's number one."

After Dayao said goodbye to Li Xuan, he returned to the Rockets warm-up half and continued the warm-up activities.

Not long after, the warm-up activities ended, players from both sides returned to the bench, and the starters were ready to play.

At the same time, the big screen at the scene showed the list of starting players of both sides.

Mavericks starting lineup: center Rasu - Nesterovic, power forward Dirk - Nowitzki, small forward Li Xuan, shooting guard Michael - Finley, point guard Steve - Nash.

The Rockets' starting lineup is: center Dayao, power forward Maurice Taylor, small forward Jim Jackson, shooting guard Cutino Mobley and point guard Francis.

After a while, the referee blew his whistle to signal players from both sides to come to the middle circle to prepare for a jump ball.

The starting players of the two teams left the bench one after another and came to the center of the field.

After Li Xuan followed his teammates to the middle circle and took a good position, he felt a little depressed. There was no temporary task released for such a meaningful game. This system is too blind.

After the players arrived, the referee looked at his watch and threw the ball into the air.

Amidst the cheers and shouts of the fans, the national derby officially began.

(End of this chapter)