NBA's strongest prince

Chapter 123 Two Choices
The three-pointer went up and down, and Russell didn't have the slightest doubt when he was let go at the beginning of the last game.

If the Mavericks dare to let him go, he dares to enter, and he, Russell, can also cast a dead man.

One three-pointer, two three-pointers, and every time he scored, Mavericks coach Johnson was frightened.

Whether or not to stick to this tactic, he has been struggling since the start of the game.

The Mavericks are not actually behind, it just makes people feel a little threatened.

After they lost three games, they didn't have a large-scale rotation. The Suns rotated seven players, but they only had six players. Even Daniels didn't have a chance.

In these few games, Dampier has also been reused, because even if it is a flank attack, someone must stand in front of Stoudemire, and the rest of the Mavericks can't stand it at all.

The Mavericks used a small lineup to keep up with the speed of the Suns before. After losing three games in a row, they didn't dare. In the only game they won, Dampier actually played a lot of time.

Dampier's offense is not good enough to defend, but it's okay to be a meat shield.

Stoudemire is fast, and it is difficult for the meat shield to play a role, but shrinking the defensive flank can be useful.

This is why Joe Johnson dared to use this strategy when he was not in the Mavericks, otherwise the outside line would be blown up.

Now Martin is still too dependent on Russell, and it is easier to limit it.

But this time, the Mavericks quickly realized that the situation was different and were forced to give up their playing strategy.

It wasn't that Russell scored another three-pointer, but that Marion hit a three-pointer from the outside.

It's a little difficult for Russell to kill the Mavericks with one point, but there is no problem with one more point. Marion missed the Mavericks three-pointer in the game to win the game. Now Marion hits a three-pointer in the first quarter. The heart of the little general Johnson is really good. I can't stand it anymore.

Stoudemire is not an ordinary insider. The Mavericks don't have a master defenseman, and it is not so easy to pinch Stoudemire to death. If they can hit the outside line, their defense like this is of little significance.

They can only go back to the next best thing, Dampier main defense, not flanking, but other players help defense.

They don't know if this works. They tried it before, but they didn't try it for a long time, because Dampier always went down very quickly when he got blasted too badly.

The Mavericks feel more time for Dampier, because they have no other way.

Russell is really good at this point. He seems to be able to shoot, but as long as the defense keeps up, he can be restricted.

If they feed Russell out because of the defensive strategy, the Mavericks will definitely want to die.

But it's just okay, after stopping the pincer attack, Stoudemire broke out immediately.

Dampier's defense was useless in front of him. Without flanking, Russell's pass could be passed in anyway. Dampier's defense in front, behind and side of Stoudemire was useless.

Moreover, Dampier is not as fast as Stoudemire, and does not have the explosive high jump of Stoudemire. It is really embarrassing for him to restrict Stoudemire like this.

The Mavericks' team defense is only average, and it was fully exposed in the strong team matchup.

The old Nelson didn't pay much attention to team defense before, and his successor Johnson didn't pay too much attention to it, so now there is no way to rely on the enthusiasm of the players when they are in trouble.

Perhaps the young general Johnson will pay attention to team defense in the future, but it is definitely too late now.

Two defensive strategies, one for Stoudemire to wreak havoc on the inside, and another for the Suns' three-pointers to rise again.

The Suns are different from the Mavericks. All four of their starting and following substitute players can shoot three-pointers, so they have to guard against them.

what to do?How to choose?

During the intermission, the junior general Johnson was tangled and didn't want to put pressure on the players.

In fact, the score difference between the two sides is not big, but they leave after losing a game, and they are under a lot of pressure in the away game.

"Perhaps a compromise can be adopted..." Johnson considered.

The defense tends to be on the inside, but you can be more decisive when attacking the outside. You can let Russell shoot some open positions and put some pressure on it. After all, Russell is still more threatening to revitalize the team.

Russell's ability to shoot against defense is very weak. This is his most obvious weakness, and he can only take advantage of it.

The compromise method may be that both sides have been resolved, or neither side has been resolved.

The Mavericks have no choice but to gamble. After they get the match point from the Suns, they can only rely on gamble.

Of course, the more critical thing is the offensive end, and Nowitzki is about to explode.

Terry has to be more determined to play Russell at this point, so he can only sacrifice Finley's possession of the ball.

At the critical moment, the Mavericks didn't care about Finley's emotions anymore. He just couldn't do it. If he wants to win Finley, he must become a support.

In the third quarter, Nowitzki and Terry may have played hard.

Their efficiency cannot be said to be explosive. After all, the Suns' defense is there, but they do pose a threat.

Needless to say, Nowitzki, there is no player in the league who can completely limit him.

If Terry let him go, it would be really difficult for Russell to defend.

There is no way around this, and the Suns expected it, but they are an offensive and defensive team, not a defensive team, so some flaws are acceptable.

What they have to do is to show their advantages more.

The two sides fought defensive strategies and offensive methods with all their enthusiasm.

The only difference is that Russell can always find an opportunity to pass an incredible pass in the defense. If they don't completely pinch Stoudemire, Stoudemire will have a chance inside.

Moreover, Russell's choice between passing and shooting is getting better and better, as if he has been honed.

There is no such thing as hard work, but there is nothing wrong with a large number of simulated battles.

Russell is too familiar with the Mavericks. After Joe Johnson couldn't play, Russell bit the bullet and increased the number of mock games. During the playoffs, the team's training was not so intensive, but Russell was more tired than usual.

His dedication is energy, supported by willpower, and he also fought hard for victory.

"Russell is really strong. It is not surprising that the long regular season is getting better and better. He is also making visible progress in the playoffs. Maybe this is talent."

"If a team had taken a fancy to him, the Russell family might not have bought the Suns. I don't know what the league would be like."

"So, in fact, other teams have had a chance to get Russell?"

"The Mavericks are going to be finished, they are really only a little bit short, and that is the horizontal gap that is difficult to cross."

"Nowitzki is too tired to play. Terry's offense is okay but he can't organize. The Mavericks have a big problem with the lineup this season, not just inside."

Both teams are playing the main force, and the Suns at home are even more imposing.

The score opened up a little bit. Although it has not yet reached double digits, the advantage of the Suns has become more and more obvious.

The ability to grasp opportunities beyond people's imagination made the Mavericks more and more desperate.

(End of this chapter)