If I were Yi Di in the NBA

Chapter 348 Small Lineup
The Mavericks have a good idea, but they can't stand the Thunder's offensive.

Compared with the first game, the Thunder's players entered the state faster.

Not just Yi Jian and Durant, but also Lowry, Green and Jordan.

The Thunder's lineup is really strong. Even if Green doesn't have the potential of an All-Star level, he is a very useful 3D.

Mavericks and those old guys are often really powerless to face them.

The old tradition of the Mavericks is to replace the substitute if it feels wrong.

In fact, their tactics are also a good strategy. The main players do a good job of defending and playing steadily, and the substitutes come up to attack a wave.

But this set is not that useful for a strong team, let alone a top team like the Thunder.

So the Mavericks' starting regular season has been changed, Yi Jian still thinks that they are not good enough.

What do you take Thunder for?The result is that their main lineup can't defend, and the offensive end can't bite.

Terry didn't have a good touch this time, and the defense of the Thunder's rotation was also very good.

Terry wasn't a very strong player when he didn't have a pike.

After all, he is at the quasi-All-Star level with the fairy ball.

Terry didn't feel good this time, while Carter performed in both games.

Carter is actually not the type of sixth man. He can be regarded as a substitute based on his star experience.

In the rotation stage, he is indeed not as threatening as Terry.

He should actually be the starter, and maybe he can perform better with Kidd and Nowitzki.

But the Mavericks did not let him start in the end. It is estimated that some stars have not completely changed their style of play.

And when he gets older, it will be impossible to start.

Seeing that the Thunder had reached a double-digit lead, the Mavericks had no choice but to let Nowitzki play on the planet.

If Nowitzki can't hold on, the Mavericks will be gone immediately.

However, Nowitzki still has a little trick.

When the team wanted him to score, his shooting percentage magically increased.

Yi Jian knew from the direct matchup that there were no loopholes in his defense, but Nowitzki could hit.

I felt the same way last year, when Nowitzki was stronger.

Now, it can only explode like this occasionally.

Veteran players, the situation will be different in a year.

"It's nothing to say about the strength of a superstar. Although it's only on the offensive end..." Yi Jian sighed.

Nowitzki went crazy, and the Thunder still tried their best to limit the other players of the Mavericks.

For Nowitzki, Yi Jian alone is enough.

Even if the opponent feels good for the time being, Yi Jian can consume both offensively and defensively.

Not to mention other things, Nowitzki's physical strength can't stand it.

In the past, Yi Jian's defense was based on time, and sometimes the playoffs would last longer.

But it doesn't need to be like this against Nowitzki, the opponent doesn't have that physical strength.

While defending him, Yi Jian would play more time than him.

It's not because the situation is tense, but that there is no need to rest for so long to affect the fluency of the team's tactics.

Therefore, even if a star maintains a good level when he is older, he cannot compare to his peak period.

The time to fight on the field is much less.

Nowitzki used to have very good physical strength, but now he can't hold on for that long.

Mavericks fans may be sad to see this series. When Nowitzki is fully fired, the Mavericks can't get the lead. He can only help the team to bite the score.

It's even more sad that you can't even chase points.

Mavericks and others really can't help at all when they need it.

"Seeing Nuo Tianwang like this, I feel a little sad."

"The stars of the older generation are really slowly withdrawing from the stage of history."

"Actually, the Mavericks are mainly concerned with the lineup. They should introduce young stars to assist Nowitzki. Nowitzki is still able to play at a high level, and the Spurs will operate much better."

"Indeed, but they are being beaten like this because they met the Thunder. If they meet the Spurs, I believe the Mavericks will have the ability to fight back."

"It's true that the Thunder is too strong, and Yi Jian has no solution. The Mavericks didn't play well in the regular season, and now they can only study with the prince in the playoffs."

By the end of the first half, Nowitzki had already scored in double figures, but his physical strength was also a little bit overwhelmed.

At this time, Terry finally hit a three-pointer, and finally did not let Nowitzki resist alone.

However, the Mavericks are still behind by double digits.

In the last few minutes, Yi Jian and Durant showed their power at the same time, and the Mavericks really couldn't stop them.

Mavericks can't stop him alone, let alone two people together.

The combination of Yi Jian and Durant is the strongest offensive combination in the league, and no other team exists at this level.

Behind them should be James and Wade, but James and Wade have weak points in shooting. When everyone scores points together, the Thunder is still stronger.

Entering the intermission, the Mavericks made a summary again.

It's not that they haven't done many things, but they really can't do them.

Now that Nowitzki is going crazy, should the team fall behind or fall behind.

Carlisle also gritted his teeth and made the bet.

Just use a small lineup, anyway, the inside line can't be defended, so don't.

Yi Jian directly flanked him, and he could do whatever else he wanted.

When Mavericks went all out, Lei Ting's side was filled with joy and laughter.

They actually didn't expect the Mavericks to be desperate now. After all, the series is only the second game. Isn't it normal that the Mavericks can't stand the away game a little bit?

However, they must have guessed that the Mavericks will strengthen their offense in the second half.

So they are ready to defend, and they must not let the Mavericks make a fuss outside the three-point line.

If the Mavericks want to win them, they can only find a way on the outside.

At this time, even the fans know that the Mavericks have to make a three-pointer to hope for a comeback.

If the Thunder didn't take a targeted and strict defense, they would be fighting blindly.

Yi Jian also made a promise to let everyone not worry about Nowitzki.

If Yi Jian was still a little uncertain last season, he is really full of confidence now.

His strength is stronger than before, and Nowitzki has indeed weakened. If he still can't figure it out, it's still No. 1 in the league.

In the third quarter, Nowitzki did not have the bravery before.

After a player of his age breaks out in one quarter, it is difficult to continue to break out.

Soon, the Thunder let Nowitzki switch defenses and went to the fifth position.

Marion came over to defend Yi Jian, still relying on flanking, the Mavericks were completely small.

However, Nowitzki still didn't improve much after switching defenses. After all, Yi Jian still stared at him when defending.

The Mavericks' small lineup is not only a disadvantage in rebounding, but it is also very difficult to defend.

On the sidelines, Mavericks coach Carlisle was also silent.

The small lineup didn't have an obvious effect, should we continue?

(End of this chapter)