I really can't handle the ball

Chapter 158
On December 12, all members of the Mavericks returned to Dallas with exhausted bodies, and then a group of people took a bus to the American Airlines Center Arena.

When Li Xuan and his group came to the training hall, they saw the big white man who was sweating profusely, and they all stepped forward to greet him.

"Dirk, how is your recovery going, can you come back for the next game?"

Because the Mavericks had been playing away games before, the injured Nowitzki did not follow the team to the away game, but was actively recovering in Dallas, so the Mavericks players didn't know how Decker was recovering.

"I was able to conduct confrontational training two days ago. After the review by the team doctor, there is no problem with my ankle. I should be able to come back in the next game." Nowitzki replied truthfully.

"That would be great, we are all waiting for you to come back and lead everyone to victory." Li Xuan said excitedly.

"Li, you have performed very well during this time, leading the team to successive victories, and you have more leadership qualities than me." Nowitzki praised.

At this stage, Nowitzki really lacks leadership qualities. He has always been labeled as a softie in the outside world. If he hadn't won the single-core championship later, it would be difficult to be whitewashed.

"You are overrated. I know my strength. I have to work hard to improve. After all, the star will be ridiculed if he can't attack with the ball." Li Xuan replied self-deprecatingly.

Although Li Xuan has achieved very good data in these few games, he is too tired to play like this. He has participated in offense and defense. If it is not for the [functional drink] produced by the system, he may be exhausted. Hit the rookie wall.

After greeting each other for a while, everyone went back to the locker room to change clothes and carry out daily training.

Originally, there was a chance of winning the last game. The players of the Mavericks were unwilling and their morale was a little low. But when they heard the good news of Nowitzki's comeback, they cheered up and decided to vent their anger on their opponents in the next game. body.

The Mavericks, which lacked Li Xuan, were defeated by the Kings in the away game before, but this time at the Mavericks' home court, coupled with Nowitzki's comeback, the morale has been greatly improved, and they are bound to win back.

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On May 12, at the American Airlines Center Arena.

Amidst the cheers of the fans in the audience, Nowitzki, who made his finale appearance, ran out of the player channel with a smile on his face, and after high-fiving his teammates, he came to the bench.

After the entrance ceremony to congratulate Dirk on his return from injury, players from both sides came to the court for warm-up activities.

At the same time, in the commentary hall of the sports channel, Director Zhang and Director Xu are warming up for the game.

"Director Zhang, what do you think of this game?" Director Xu took the lead in throwing out the difficult problem.

"What else can I watch, of course I'm sitting and watching the game!"

This is just what Director Zhang is doing in his heart, and he will definitely not complain in front of the national audience. Then he replied with a smile on his face:

"The Mavericks and the Kings are both very strong. In the previous match, the Kings defeated the Mavericks without Li Xuan.

In today's game, Nowitzki is back from injury, the Mavericks have a complete lineup, and the strength of the two teams is evenly matched. This game should be very exciting. "

Director Zhang did not predict the outcome of the game. After all, both teams are likely to win. He doesn't want to be complained about by the fans for being unprofessional.

"Thank you Director Zhang for your detailed analysis. The game is about to start. Let's watch the next game together."

As soon as Director Xu's voice fell, the TV screen quickly switched to the competition field.

At this time, the warm-up activities are coming to an end, players from both sides have returned to the bench one after another, and the starting players are making preparations before going on the field.

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

Mavericks starting lineup: Nash, Finley, Li Xuan, Nowitzki, Nesterovic.

Kings starting lineup: Mike - Bibby, Doug - Christie, Peja - Skjatovic, Brad - Miller, Verratti - Divac.

Since Weber, the core of the Kings, underwent surgery during the offseason and has not yet fully recovered, he missed this game, so the Kings sent a twin-tower lineup.

After a while, the referee blew his whistle to signal the starting players of both sides to come to the center circle and prepare to jump the ball.

Li Xuan followed Nash and others to the middle circle, stood in a good position, and looked at his buddy who was facing him.

Peja Skjatovic, with a height of 206 cm and a weight of 104 kg, is one of the best sharpshooters in the league today. He has excellent shooting timing, fast shots, difficult to be blocked, and also has excellent air-cut running bit capacity.

His shortcomings are also very obvious. His personal offensive ability with the ball is not strong, his mental quality is not strong, and his defense is relatively weak.

Li Xuan recalled Peja's information in his mind. Coincidentally, this buddy was one of his draft templates before entering the NBA, but now he has grown into an enhanced version of "Peja".

"I'm Wan Kepeja! I don't know if this guy's mentality will collapse after this game."

Just when Li Xuan was thinking wildly, the referee blew his whistle and threw the ball high into the air.

In the scrimmage, Nesterovic was defeated and was easily crushed by the 216-cm tall Divac, and the Kings got the first chance to attack.

Bibby quickly dribbled forward and came to the top of the arc to organize the attack.

The Kings during this period mainly played Princeton tactics. The essence of this style of play lies in "moving people, moving the ball, and coordinating".

Human action refers to moving without the ball, cutting and running back. Ball action refers to passing the ball continuously, sharing the ball, and tearing apart the opponent's defense line through fast passing and cutting cooperation, so as to obtain opportunities to score.

Miller quickly ran to the free throw line, leaning on Nowitzki for the ball.

Upon seeing this, Bibby passed it immediately, and then made an empty cut towards the basket.

Nash, who had been prepared for a long time, stuck closely to Bibi's side, not giving Bibi a chance to catch the ball.

Near the bottom corner, Peja wanted to run back to get rid of Li Xuan, but he found that no matter how he moved, he couldn't defend Li Xuan.

At this time, Miller, who was responding from the free throw line, was a little impatient. If he couldn't move the ball quickly, the tactic could not be carried out, and he could only hang the ball into the inside lane.

After Divac received the ball, he singled Nesterovic with his back. Using his flexible inside footsteps, he turned to the penalty area and then threw the ball to the basket.

The basketball bounced off the rim and fell straight into the net.

0: 2!

"Although the tactics of the Kings didn't play out, relying on Divac's personal ability, he opened the first record for the Kings." Director Zhang quickly explained.

The ball is switched and the Mavericks attack.

Since Nowitzki returned from injury and urgently needed to regain his form, so this attack was played by Nowitzki alone.

Nowitzki, who was standing near the high post on the right, received the pass, pushed Miller with his back, and then turned over for a fadeaway jumper.

Bang bang!Fight with anger!
"Unfortunately, the opportunity has already come out, and the opponent has not interfered at all. It seems that Nowitzki has just come back and needs to find his status." Director Xu explained.

Judging from Nowitzki's first attack, the hand feeling was really not good, and it also laid hidden dangers for the next game...

(End of this chapter)