NBA's strongest prince

Chapter 33 Critical Moments
At the end of the quarter, the sun did not let the main force rest, but continued to work.

Under Stoudemire's strong offense, their lead gradually expanded.

The Mavericks resisted very hard, and seeing that the score gap was heading towards double digits again, Nelson chose to pause, and then deployed tactics to fight to the death.

What do you mean, it was only a few minutes in the last quarter, and the Mavericks took Nowitzki, who made the fifth offense.

Of course, this time Nowitzki no longer went to the defensive end desperately, he came up mainly to attack.

On Stoudemire's side, it is natural that Dampier will work harder and desperately, and you can't just brag about getting a high salary, right?

In fact, Dampier has already made four offenses. The little overlord under the Suns tactics is really domineering, but Dampier is fine even if he commits six offenses. He is a few grades behind Nowitzki in the Mavericks' tactical system, so desperately is up.

Nowitzki is worthy of being the core of a strong team, and he can play a role when he comes up.

He directly singled Marion with the ball, and wiped it in with the simplest change of direction.

For a big player like Nowitzki, he doesn't need to clean up the defender.

He came to the free throw line in two steps, and with two feints, Marion's defensive focus changed.

And Nowitzki only wanted this gap, and Iguodala's flanking attack from the side had come, but Nowitzki pulled up the basketball in his hand and threw it out just before the flanking attack was completely formed.

With a beautiful arc, the basketball crashed into the basket and the Mavericks scored.

Nowitzki's movements are not as fast as those of the defenders, but they are not slow either. It is not so easy for the Suns to pinch.

It's not good to attack too early. The Mavericks' three-pointers are not very good, but they are good in mid-range shots. Nowitzki can pass the ball and others can score.

The Sun's counterattack is offense, still Russell and Stoudemire's pick-and-roll.

Everyone in the Mavericks knew that Stoudemire would go down after the screen, but they couldn't guess how the ball in Russell's hands would be handed over, and they didn't know whether it was handed over to Stoudemire.

Obviously it's just a pass, but Russell's methods are too difficult to limit.

If it was an ordinary guard, the Mavericks would have restricted them a long time ago. Unfortunately, they were facing Russell who passed the ball unreasonably. Iguodala felt the touch, and Russell felt that he would pass the ball again. Viski has five offenses, and Marion can make an impact.

However, in the blink of an eye, Russell is a simple through ball.

Simple and rough, but just right to Stoudemire's hands, Stoudemire can squeeze Dampier to start without even adjusting.

Dampier has nowhere to use his strength, he would rather want to defend O'Neill at this time, so that he at least knows how he died.

However, Stoudemire just catches the ball and starts to score close to the basket.

Nowitzki no longer dared to go all out, and Stoudemire jumped up and hit 2 points with a motion similar to dropping the ball.

Stoudemire may not be as strong as Nowitzki in singles, but with Russell's assists, he is also difficult to defend.

Well, points must be scored, more points must be scored.

Old Nelson is already nervous. The Suns are very appetizing this season, but they want to win.

If you lose, no matter how good the food is, it can't hide the bitterness.

Well, it doesn't matter if you lose in the regular season, didn't you say something beforehand, you have to give it a try.

After Nowitzki came up, the scores of the two teams fell into anxiety again.

The difference is that the Suns are already in the lead, and as the time decreases, more pressure goes to the Mavericks' side.

Old Nelson also understands that they must change their offensive strategy now.

Generally, when there is not much time, there is a point-chasing tactic that everyone will use whether they like it or not, and that is the three-pointer.

The Mavericks don't care what happens to the players' three-pointers now, and everyone must make decisive shots in the second half of the final quarter.

The Suns resolutely refused to give Nowitzki a three-pointer. He just barely made a shot and missed.

Harris and Daniels, who were not so closely watched, made one shot in various ways, but the Mavericks made a total of seven shots and only made two hits.

The Suns didn't hit a three-pointer in the last quarter. Not giving them a lead, so there is no need to shoot more.

Stoudemire can just rush in, and Marion next to him can also rush in.

Especially when Dampier also commits five fouls, the Mavericks have nothing to do with the Suns hitting the basket.

Too fierce, the Suns players.

Under the attack of strikers in turn, Russell quietly scored in double figures.

The time came to the last 2 minutes, and the Suns led by 7 points.

7 points is not an insurance score. Anything can happen in the last moments of the NBA.

The pace of the Mavericks slowed down slightly at this time, not a tactical choice, but the tension at the last moment.

A rookie like Harris didn't dare to make casual moves at this time.

They must give Nowitzki every ball. This is a very common superstar in the league, and more than [-]% of the teams play like this.

But the Suns are still the same as before, with constant pick-and-rolls and screens, instead of handing over to a certain star to single out.

Because the advantage of the Suns is brought about by tactics, and of course it is also because they do not have a star at the level of Nowitzki.

It can also be understood that Russell is the core of the team, but he is not available, and the sun has always been his offense, so it feels the same as before.

Russell would not be very nervous, after all, he has experienced many battles.

Hehe, the system simulation battle space is also considered. This is already a regular item before he goes to bed every day. It integrates entertainment and training, and can also promote sleep.

"Continue to kill inside, they can't stop you." Russell and several others said.

They are now two people opening up space on the three-point line, and the two are looking for opportunities to cut inside, and the offense is very determined.

"Of course, none of them can stop me." Stoudemire showed his white teeth.

The Mavericks haven't sent anyone out yet, but the defense is indeed a bit restrained.

So there is no need to panic when the Suns are leading. As long as they continue to attack as usual, it will be difficult for the Mavericks to come back.

"Be careful, everyone, don't act recklessly." Joe Johnson also expressed his opinion.

He seldom speaks, but Stoudemire is always so taunting that he has to show his own attitude.

"Okay, pay attention to defense and don't give three points." Russell patted and said loudly.

It doesn't matter if you let the other party hear it, you just want to put pressure on them.

The Mavericks in front tried their best to shoot from the three-point line, but not everyone dared to do so at this time.

Nowitzki caught the ball at the top of the key, and he made it before the Suns' pinch passed.

Two points long, this kind of ball doesn't matter.

The Suns quickly sent the baseline ball to advance, and found that there was no good opportunity for Russell to pass the ball rashly.

Still pick and roll with Stoudemire, but the ball was passed to Marion who was wiping inside. Marion forced a start with his physical fitness. Nowitzki didn't take care of him and dared not stretch out his hand.

Marion made two free throws, and the score gap came to 7 points again, but another 31 seconds passed, and there was not much time left for the Mavericks.

(End of this chapter)