If I were Yi Di in the NBA

Chapter 352
The Mavericks didn't play so many small lineups this time, and they also know that small lineups can't save lives and will consume Nowitzki more energy.

So they let the big players stay on the court today, and then let Nowitzki attack with all his strength.

Nowitzki didn't feel good in the first quarter, so he continued to adjust, and asked his teammates to help on the defensive end.

In this case, some players will not be able to withstand the pressure.

But Nowitzki is different, he still has two brushes.

In the second quarter, he actually forcibly adjusted and played a good performance again.

His offense is definitely not as good as when it was the most amazing, but it is also much better than the first quarter,
In the case of continuous shots, he forcibly helped the Mavericks stabilize the situation.

"It's really strong, with soft touch and rhythm, it's hard to interfere..." Yi Jian also sighed.

Nowitzki feels that he is really unable to guard against it, which is a bit similar to Durant.

If Nowitzki is faster, he may really go to the backcourt.

Now, the Mavericks should actually give him a top blue-collar inside partner.

The Mavericks have always been in this direction, but unfortunately they have not signed a top defensive insider.

Chandler doesn't quite meet the requirements, but he is already the best defensive big man the Mavericks have ever gotten, and it's a pity they haven't kept it yet.

Now, they are actually staring at Jordan very greedy.

Excellent physical fitness, able to run and jump, unlike a blue-collar who can only resist.

But they didn't choose such a player, and they can't blame others.

Nowitzki is old, and the chances of the Mavericks reaching the top are less and less.

"The series won't just end like this," Nowitzki said through gritted teeth.

Yi Jian didn't taunt either, as it didn't make much sense as a strong side.

He smiled and said, "Come on."

This Yi Jian also went to the fifth position for a short time, trying to partner Ibaka, or simply Durant playing four.

The effect was very good. When Yi Jian played the fifth position, the Thunder's speed could be fully raised, and it was basically difficult for their counterattack Mavericks to react.

However, this attempt did not last long.

It's to reduce Yi Jian's consumption, and it's not necessary. Thunder has enough number five.

If they don't have a fifth position, Yi Jian's fifth position may be regarded as a routine tactic. Like the Spurs, Duncan often goes to the fifth position.

But it is not necessary now, the Thunder needs Yi Jian to maintain enough physical strength, and it is good to have a fifth position in the interior.

The main reason is that the small ball in the league is not fully formed now, and the Thunder's move can be regarded as a backhand, but there is no team that can force it out for the time being.

In the era when the small ball did not fully rise, the small lineup was the backup of many head coaches, because this lineup can play more flexible tactics and is the choice of chasing points, so it is not surprising at all.

It's just that the small lineup is more offensive, and the defense is prone to problems if you can't attack, so it is not the mainstream for the time being.

But with the progress of the times, in the near future, basketball will replace defense with a faster rhythm, crush opponents in more rounds, and replace part of defense with offense to a certain extent.

Offense is the best defense, and it finally came true.

But in fact, it is not all. Every era has retrograde and good teams.

In the final analysis, it is still about player configuration. Strength is the trend. Every tactic has advantages and disadvantages. Basketball games are not as crowded as football games. In many cases, stars are more important than tactics.

So there are some things, advanced and backward are not absolute.

With Yi Jian around, the team can play and break all kinds of tactics.

Apart from sometimes being criticized for relying on Yi Jian as the head coach of the Thunder, that is definitely a really comfortable position.

In the second quarter, the two teams faced each other and scored almost the same.

But because the Thunder had an advantage in the first quarter, they were still ahead at halftime.

Nowitzki tried his best, but the helpers were not strong enough to stand alone.

The Thunder's three All-Stars played relatively steadily.

In fact, with enough outside firepower, they don't need another person to score inside.

The combination of Yi Jian and Jordan is actually quite good.

But who he will partner with in the future actually depends on the management.

Jordan is good, but not that good. Lopez's shooting can give Yi Jian a certain start. It can only be said that each has its own characteristics.

"We still have to defend against three-pointers. The Mavericks have no other tricks." Yi Jian said back to the locker room.

In fact, the Mavericks' trick is not a three-pointer, but a star tactic.

It's just that the stars are a little restrained now. If they want to come back, they can only bet on their shooting touch.

This point, Yi Jian mentioned, everyone is very clear.

On the Mavericks side, it is mainly chicken soup incentives, because they have tried everything they should try tactically.

Nowitzki also reassured that he would lead the team to win the game.

Some players will still be affected by chicken soup, but most players are now in a light mood.

After the game, just do what you want. This is the most common mentality of players who have no hope in the series.

After the series is over, they may also be relieved that they can finally take a vacation without burden.

The mentality is different, and the performance on the court will be different, but in the end it all depends on the strength.

Competitive sports will be affected by many things, but in the final analysis it is more about strength.

In the third quarter, Nowitzki still attacked with the ball in various ways, not sparing any physical strength at all.

Others are much worse. Terry's starting position is not as good as a substitute, basically abolished.

It was Kidd who hit another three-pointer, but after this time, his marking became tighter.

In the next game, it will be difficult for all Mavericks players to get easy three-point opportunities.

If you have the ability, you can shoot against the defense, and you will recognize it if you can hit the Thunder.

But to be honest, even Nowitzki doesn't have this ability.

Even Yi Jian can't do it, at most it can hit a few when it feels good, and it can't become a routine tactic.

Nowitzki also only hit one three-pointer. His efficiency in this quarter was really good. He made several difficult shots and helped the team catch up with the score.

The Mavericks can catch up with the score, not because of Nowitzki alone.

Durant hit the iron several times, and he also helped the opponent.

However, the Thunder players are not in a hurry.

Yi Jian was still very calm, they all believed in Yi Jian and would not pay too much attention to temporary gains and losses.

"Their physical strength will soon be unbearable." Yi Jian said confidently.

Although it is an away game, it is reasonable to say that the visiting team will be affected by physical strength, but in fact it still depends on each person's physical strength reserve.

The Mavericks' players are old and their physical reserves are not so sufficient.

Especially Nowitzki, in order to help the team chase points, spared no effort to fight Yi Jian, he was desperately supporting in the second half of the third quarter.

The point is, now the Mavericks don't dare to give Nowitzki much rest time.

As long as Nowitzki is off the court, the Mavericks' offense will be gone.

The Mavericks' current offense is terrible.

(End of this chapter)