If I were Yi Di in the NBA

Chapter 284 Must Have a Sense of Crisis
The Mavericks requested a timeout, but they did not make another substitution.

In the backcourt, Kidd and Terry are still the most familiar lineup for the Mavericks.

There is no way for the third position, they still chose Stevenson to defend Durant.

With Marion gone, Nowitzki could only guard against Yi Jian, and they had no chance to change.

At the moment of life and death, Mavericks felt tremendous pressure.

In fact, they were leading a few minutes ago, and they are very hopeful to win this game.

Win the Thunder in the first game, and the entire series may be different.

They hope to do it very much, and they can only do it, there is no way out.

A young and energetic team like the Thunder cannot make them completely smooth.

After Terry played again, the Mavericks were attacking with the ball with him and Nowitzki.

People came up and hit one more, but then Durant fought back.

After Marion went down, Durant played much more comfortably.

At critical moments, the Thunder also made mistakes.

Kidd also successfully steals Lowry, but unfortunately Kidd missed a three-pointer.

So, shooting in basketball is really important.

If Kidd hit this three-pointer, the game would be completely different.

However, there is no if in the game.

Although Nowitzki got a free throw opportunity when he came back, the situation is still different.

Sometimes, the difference between 1 point and 2 points at the critical moment, the mentality of the players will be different.

After Nowitzki made a free throw, the Thunder suddenly served quickly.

In fact, the Mavericks' players have already retreated, but they didn't expect the Thunder to suddenly speed up under normal circumstances.

When Yi Jian rushed over, the calf's defensive position had just formed.

Before the opponent had time to react, Yi Jian had already rushed over.

Chandler hurried up, but Yi Jian had already been pulled out directly.

Yi Jian made a steady jump shot with an emergency stop.

It's not a question of responding to the ball, but playing time is really running out.

Time entered the last 2 minutes, and Nowitzki made a hit with a defensive back.

He was really amazing today, and Yi Jian also admired him very much.

If the Mavericks are stronger in other aspects, the game is really impossible to play.

It's a pity that the Mavericks have problems defensively now.

Lowry quickly pushed the ball into the frontcourt, Yi Jian caught the ball and walked inside, the Mavericks decisively flanked, and Yi Jian threw the ball out immediately.

Durant received the ball, almost against the defense, and hit a three-pointer.

This is the advantage of height and wingspan. Nowitzki can shoot in front of Yi Jian, and Durant can be said to have no pressure to eat the opponent's guard.

Leading by 5 points, Yi Jian and Durant high-fived to celebrate, and the Mavericks paused again.

Yi Jian knew very well that when the Mavericks paused, there was a high probability that Nowitzki would catch the ball and play.

There is a small probability that it is Terry, and he asked his teammates to watch carefully.

The ball was not sent directly to Nowitzki, but to Kidd.

And the moment Kidd made the move, Yi Jian knew it was for Nowitzki.

Nowitzki is leaning against him, ready to catch the ball.

Kidd's passing is unpretentious and just right.

It's just that when Kidd passed the ball, Yi Jian suddenly moved half a step sideways, and squeezed past Nowitzki with all his strength.

Nowitzki didn't even expect that he was an insider no matter what. Although he was not a powerful type, he was rarely squeezed by people.

He also made preparations, if Yi Jian used brute force, he would take advantage of the momentum to foul.

However, Yi Jian's movements were too fast, with such force that Nowitzki didn't even react.

Don't blame him, I can only say that a player of Yi Jian's level is difficult to meet in the league.

Nowitzki never imagined that Yi Jian could make such a precise and positive reaction in an instant.

Nowitzki was pushed aside, Yi Jian immediately completed the steal.

Yi Jian was about to run forward to grab the ball. Terry on the outside reacted quickly and made a direct foul, the fifth foul.

Yi Jian stood at the free throw line and made two free throws. The Thunder led by 7 points.

This point difference has basically never appeared before, but when it appeared at the last moment of the game, the Mavericks really panicked.

The time has been less than 1 minute, and the Thunder has already stepped into the door of victory with half a foot.

Mavericks must bet three points now, and Yi Jian also told others to take precautions.

The opponent handed the ball to Nowitzki, and Nowitzki had no chance under Yi Jian's defense and could only pass it to Terry.

Terry dribbled the ball and shot straight away.

Matthews blocked it with all his strength and the defense was in place, but Terry still hit a three-pointer.

On the side of the Mavericks, some hope was born again.

Switching to the Thunder's offense, their defense is also extremely tight.

Thunder first pressed the time and then gave the ball to Yi Jian.

Yi Jian played with the ball, and the Mavericks immediately double-teamed when they saw that time was running out.

Yi Jian didn't pass the ball either, and directly pulled it up.

There was no hit, but Lopez grabbed an offensive rebound and made a tip-up, another 6-point gap.

The Mavericks used the last timeout, and when they came back, Nowitzki caught the ball and forced a three-pointer.

It's a pity that he didn't make a hit this time, Durant protected the rebound, and the Mavericks chose foul tactics.

After that, the Mavericks missed another three-pointer, and the Thunder won the first game of the series.

The two teams played very fiercely, but at the last moment, the Thunder still seized the opportunity to gain an advantage and won the game strongly.

In this game, Dirk Nowitzki scored 40 points, while Yi Jian and Durant scored 70 points together. It was a real star matchup.

Those with 20 points like Terry have no turn to look at the data.

Mavericks head coach Carlisle said helplessly after the game: "There are very few scorers like Nowitzki in the league. We are lucky to have him. Unfortunately, our opponents have Yi Jian and Durant. They are both Such a guy."

"We played a strong offensive momentum, but our defense is still a little bit disappointing."

Coach Brooks said: "The game was very intense. Nowitzki played too well today. I think our defense is tight enough. We tried our best, but he was still able to hit the ball. Fortunately, we finally grasped Taking the opportunity, I want to commend my players."

"I know that I can always trust the young people in the team."

Nowitzki sighed after the game: "My best period may be in 2006. But our lineup is deeper, and the bench players and inside players are better."

"We have to step up our defense and we have a chance to win the game."

Yi Jian said with a smile: "I feel the danger, I like this feeling, so I will go all out."

"I have a hunch that the Mavericks will become the most troublesome guy in the playoffs. We will do better in the future, and we will definitely defend the title successfully."

Durant also said, "They are very strong, but we will definitely win in the end. I have confidence in the team and Yi Jian."

This game can be won, Yi Jian is very happy.

It's a bit of luck that the Mavericks can still win at this level.

There is no doubt that the opponent still made the Thunder players wary.

Yi Jian was very happy. Before winning the series, they must have a sense of crisis.

(End of this chapter)