NBA's strongest prince

Chapter 361 Mavericks in Trouble
Russell was nice to Durant, but there was a lot of communication from the other young players as well.

For the team's future No. [-] position, Russell also pays a lot of attention. This season, Gasol may be an enemy on the court. Russell also finds it interesting to think about it.

But this season, the Suns have no chance of cheating. The weakest opponent, the Mavericks, also has superstars.

The team still has tough battles to fight, and Russell also hopes that the Suns will become more courageous as they fight.

The second game between the Sun and the Mavericks will still start at the US Airways Center three days later.

The starters of both sides have not changed, but the Suns have slightly changed their tactics this time.

The Suns also had some twists and turns in winning the game, and they need to try a better way.

Not just to defeat the Mavericks, but also to defeat the Mavericks more easily, reduce team consumption, and accumulate strength for the team's future battles.

After the start of the game, Nowitzki directly exerted force on the Mavericks side, but this time, everyone flanked Nowitzki at the beginning.

The Mavericks' current lineup can actually flank Nowitzki at any time, depending on whether the effect of the flanking is good enough and whether it is easier to help the team win the game than conventional defense.

Faced with the sun's attack, the Mavericks seem a little underprepared.

In fact, they have considered this situation, and they have confronted the sun not once or twice, but they still have no good way to die.

Because Howard didn't play well on the court, the Mavericks seem to be not as strong as the Spurs in this regard. Their second and third strengths are too unstable.

Nowitzki can only play hard, and he consumes a lot at the beginning of the game, and the effect is only average.

The point is, the Mavericks' defense in the first quarter was a mess. The Suns are not just scoring with Russell and Stoudemire. Ray Allen, Durant, and Millsap all scored. It can be said that it is a real multi-point blossom .

Russell's assists almost hit double figures in the first quarter.

The fans at the US Airways Center cheered constantly, this ball was really cool to watch.

"Durant's adaptability is really amazing. I didn't expect him to adapt quickly in the playoffs. The Suns' trade last summer brought them the best rookie, but it's not just that."

"Millsap is not showing the mountains, and he is growing quietly. His current performance is reminiscent of Iguodala back then, and Iguodala has proved his strength this season."

"Ray Allen and Russell may be more suitable than Joe Johnson in the backcourt. Ray Allen's off-ball play is great."

"Russell is already the strongest player in the league, but the scary thing is that he is still improving. We can guess whether he will make up for the last shortcoming and develop a good enough defense."

"Stoudemire has proven his worth a long time ago, and now he has once again proved that in the team's new system, he is still the best solution to partner with Russell."

"After the Mavericks traded, it felt a bit nondescript. Maybe Kidd is really old."

"Mavericks coach Johnson is a bit helpless, and now it seems that he still lacks enough tempering."

The Suns were aggressive at the beginning of the game. The key is that after Russell went down, Ellis remained the same.

Terry was better this time around, but he still wasn't as aggressive as Ellis.

Ability is only one aspect. The key is the aura of the game. The Suns, who have the advantage at home, are overwhelming.

Suns players are used to winning. Even role players are full of confidence on the court, let alone the main rotation players.

Especially the young people who were in the Suns during their rookie period. They really don't know what depression is. If they go to other teams in the future, they may not be used to it.

In the Suns, it feels very easy to win the game, but it will not be so easy to go out.

In fact, Nowitzki still performed well, and even caused damage to the Suns when he was flanked. Stoudemire, Millsap and Hill were all fouled.

But the second quarter of the sun is still very stable, Russell and Stoudemire aggressive, Ray - Allen also hit a three-pointer, so the Mavericks can not turn over.

At halftime, Mavericks coach Johnson lost his temper.

In the second half, the playing time of the Mavericks' players changed.

Howard, as the team's second point and the best defensive player on the front line, didn't give him a chance.

Young player Brandon Bass got more time, and the Mavericks began to use a more flexible small lineup.

With Howard on the bench, Terry became the Mavericks' second point.

Terry's performance is better, but the defense suffers a bit.

The Mavericks gave up the best defensive player on the front line, and their front and back points quickly fell. Ray Allen and Durant both scored consecutively, and the suspense of the game gradually disappeared.

On the sidelines, Mavericks coach Johnson looked livid.

He didn't know what to do at this time, and while he was thinking, the score gap between the two teams was still widening.

When the Suns attack on the court, it can be said to be very scary.

The Mavericks are a little hesitant to play again, and the game is really unwatchable.

During the rotation period, the Suns still had enough strength on both ends of the offense and defense, and the Mavericks suddenly couldn't stand it anymore.

Even in the playoffs, it is impossible to work hard all the time. After halfway through the final quarter, the Mavericks, who could not see hope, chose to give up.

This game can be regarded as their fastest loss against the Suns in the playoffs.

Mavericks coach Johnson was also very angry after the game. He said: "This game is like a reflection of our friendship, but we lost all our passion tonight."

In fact, the Mavericks owner Cuban was dissatisfied with Johnson before. In this situation, he may be the last series with the Mavericks.

He was in a bad mood, because when he took office, the team had a chance to win the championship.

Becoming the head coach at the peak of the team is an opportunity that no one else can get, and now he still refuses to accept it.

Not to say that this buddy is a waste, but he must be a little ambitious and talented, and now leading the team is getting worse and worse.

Nowitzki also said helplessly after the game: "We can't play with emotions, we must be united, we must have more firepower to attack them, and we must do better on both offense and defense. "

He used to support the head coach, but now it seems that he will not be able to.

Russell said after the game: "I am very clear that this game is not the best level of the Mavericks. Going to their home court, the series will definitely not end so easily. But what I want to say is that we have done well. We are the defending champions and we are prepared."

D'Antoni also said in high spirits, "Now the Mavericks have encountered some difficulties, but this is the playoffs, we will not show mercy. Moreover, the players know what to do."

(End of this chapter)