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Chapter 563
The Timberwolves' opponent in the first game of the New Year is the Dallas Mavericks.

The two teams can be regarded as enemies. They met each other in the Western Conference finals last season. The Timberwolves eliminated the Mavericks and won the championship smoothly.

Junior general Avery Johnson promised: "We will get better in the new year, and you will see a completely different team."

The first game of the new year, the Mavericks want people to see their changes.

The game started, the two sides played very actively, fighting for the ball right at the beginning.

Ukic snatched the ball at his own risk, launched an attack with the ball, and was fouled by Devin Harris.

"Sorry, my fault!"

Ukic endured the pain, got up and ran back.

Bai Jidong noticed his trembling knees, "Are you all right?"

Ukic's face was very ugly, and he said with restraint: "I'm fine."

"Don't force it, if you have a problem, speak up."

Bai Jidong was afraid that he would continue to play with injuries, which is definitely not allowed. Not only would he not be able to play at a high-quality competitive level, but it would also make his injuries worse.

The Mavericks moved the ball very quickly, and the smoothness of the pass reminded Bai Jidong of European teams. It seemed that they strengthened their tactical system in the summer.

From the perspective of the game style, the core is still Nowitzki, but the way the whole ball is run is quite different from last season.

Nowitzki gets the ball in the low post and hits Garnett hard.

Garnett spat out nasty trash talk: "Do you think you can score on me with this kind of shit shot? You down-and-out German sissy!"

"Although I am down and out, I am definitely better than the person who was threatened to trade me. No one ever said that I would trade me."

Nowitzki's words made Garnett angry.

Garnett's trade has become a stalk, and it has become one of the means for opponents to attack Garnett.

For a player of this level, it is a great shame to be deeply involved in trade rumors. They are the only ones who pick a team. How can any team help him pick an owner?
Nowitzki hit Garnett hard, but failed to complete the shot. His shot arc is very beautiful, and it is the kind of arc that is comfortable whether it goes in or not.

The ball hit between the baskets, rebounded and fell outside the basket.

Olowokandi stepped forward to catch the ball and threw it to Bai Jidong, who then gave it to Ukic.

Ukic should speed up and start the counterattack of the whole team, but he stops.

This made Bai Jidong more convinced that his injury was serious.

"Coach, let's change."

Without hesitation, Casey called Spanoulis.

Seeing Spanoulis standing on the sidelines, Ukic was extremely disappointed. He thought he could stick to the end of the game, but Casey refused to give him this chance.

Although he is the team's starting guard, his position is not stable, and his average playing time is only 20 minutes per game, alternating with Hardaway, Spanoulis, Ollie and others.

If you don't play well, you may not even have 20 minutes.

The fierce competition made him feel a lot of pressure, and the mentality of wanting to keep the starter seriously affected his performance.

Garnett also had a problem with his mentality. Nowitzki's words greatly affected his emotions.

Garnett gets the ball in the low post.

Normally, the audience would see a passionate wolf king trying to devour the opponent behind him.

Garnett was merciful to Nowitzki. Not only did he not have a strong back impact, he even avoided fake moves, and chose a confusing attack with the ball and the basket.

Of course, it is not impossible to attack with the ball and the basket, but it is necessary to find the right time.

As it is now, it's not right at all.No confrontation, no fake moves, and a blunt breakthrough with speed can only be exchanged for mistakes.

Garnett didn't feel it in his hands, couldn't dribble properly, and ended up with a fumble.

Harris advanced with lightning, flying forward like a blue flame, and put the ball into the basket.

"The Timberwolves' defense wasn't fast enough. The Mavericks got into the game earlier than they did."

The person in charge of explaining the game tonight is Albert, and his old partner, Bill Wharton, who is always strong.

Wharton has been very distressed recently. Young fans grabbed him for a few incomprehensible commentary quotations and mocked him for not being able to communicate.

Wharton was wronged. Although he had communication difficulties, he still became an excellent guest commentator with his acquired efforts.

Walton was a comprehensive player in the player era, not only able to drive the team to attack, but also to defend, and also has an excellent support ball. If there is an active player who is most like him, it is Duncan.

Anyone who can pass the ball will have a low IQ. With his excellent basketball IQ, Walton can often point out the situation on the court, the shortcomings of both sides and the direction that needs to be worked hard.

Even so, the fact that fans still taunt him with vicious jokes about such a venerable old man has been a problem for Walton of late.

"KG's attack just now should not be. He should be more prepared before attacking. An attack like this affects the team's rhythm very much."

Bai Jidong took the ball in a low position, "Howard Josh, I haven't seen you for a few months, how are you?"

Bai Jidong is definitely the last person Josh Howard wants to face.

"If I didn't meet you, my whole year would be a good day."

"That's really a pity, we have three games to play, that is to say, in addition to tonight, you have to stay with me for two nights, may your soul rest in peace." Bai Jidong said in an ethereal tone.

Howard was about to use his strength to block Bai Weidong's back attack, but he waited for the latter to turn forward and relieve his strength.

The force that Howard exerted on Bai Weidong was completely eliminated, and Bai Weidong turned towards the basket, about to shoot.

Stackhouse drove out from one side, and slapped Bai Jidong's arm.

Stackhouse's foul failed to stop Bai Jidong's attack, he picked up the ball and shot consecutively.

The ball scored and counted, and Stackhouse lost a foul for nothing.

Bai Jidong turned to look at him: "After so many years, you still only do stupid things."

Taking advantage of this dead ball opportunity, Ukic and Spanoulis handed over.The two didn't have any communication, obviously they didn't have a good relationship.

This is also normal, the two are direct competitors, a second grader and a first grader, similar in age.

Spanoulis came after him hard and Ukic got a strong momentum from him.

Ukic sat on the bench depressed, and the team doctor quickly checked him, "Rocco, take it easy, you will be fine."

Hardaway saw what Ukic was thinking.

He also came from Ukic's age and knew what he was thinking.

As a veteran, it is his duty to enlighten young people.

"Rocko, don't feel like you've been abandoned, you're indispensable to us."

"Maybe Vasilis can replace me." Ukic said sadly.

Hardaway sneered: "If you think so, then give me the starting lineup. Don't you know the coach's intention until now?"

Webb interjected, "You're the starter and he's the sixth man. That's what the coach intended. Do you understand?"

Hardaway gave Weber a sharp look: Hey, what can I say when you've finished talking?
Weber returned the ambiguous look: Who told you to be so long-winded, why don't I explain it for you.

Ukic was taken aback by the two of them saying, "So Vasilis won't be starting?"

Hardaway said: "From a tactical point of view, he is not suitable for starting."

Bai Jidong is Howard's most hated opponent. To list Bai Jidong's crimes, Howard can list many: the crime of blowing up the Mavericks, the crime of ruining the Mavericks' championship dream, the crime of riding Dirk Nowitzki, and adding salt to the wound The crime of deliberately pronouncing his name backwards, the crime of spouting a lot of trash talk, the crime of disgusting people even if they are guarded.
It seems that this crime is so heinous that it is too numerous to describe.

The Timberwolves have become the biggest enemy that prevents the Mavericks from rushing out of the West. To enter the finals, the Timberwolves are the biggest opponent.

In order to compete with the Timberwolves, the Mavericks strengthened their weaknesses last year. Even Howard spent a lot of money to go to the dream footwork training class that "no one can learn the essence" set up by Olajuwon.

Dameng is a very naughty person. He holds a training class and doesn’t teach you anything, just teach you a few steps and shaking methods.

The students looked at it, yes, this old gun was so ostentatious back then, and they had no doubts, so they can study with confidence.

The most cunning thing about Dameng is that he taught all the steps, but he didn't tell the students: why these steps can stun people, why with just these few steps, he can dominate the restricted area without any disadvantage, but they can only play tricks against wooden figures.

There are countless people who spend unjustly money to learn from Olajuwon every year, but none of them become talents.

The reason is that they only learned one style, but did not understand the essence.

In the next round, Howard vividly let everyone know what it means to be "dreamy without shaking people" footsteps.

This is indeed a big dream move, Bai Jidong stood still and watched him pretending to be aggressive, after swaying around, Howard himself was dizzy, he shot indiscriminately, three non-touch, out of bounds, perfect.

"Papa papa! As expected of Hakim's most proud disciple, did he learn these steps from his wife?" Bai Jidong sneered mercilessly.

Howard wanted to punch Bai Jidong, but he couldn't, he was one of the Mavericks' absolute main force, so he couldn't be arrogant.If you can't fight this round, you just have to fight back next round.

The green hills will not fall, and the green water will flow forever. There will be a period later, see you next time.

Howard ran away, without dignity, leaving Bai Jidong smiling triumphantly.

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