Basketball myth

Chapter 246 The Rise of the Mavericks
Yes, the Mavericks have made a few big deals, but Hardaway, who has been injured once, Mutombo, who doesn't know his age, and Finley, who is a bit reckless!When did such a team become the imaginary enemy of the Lakers?
"I will never talk empty words again. You all know this. I just want to say that in terms of the starting lineup alone, the Mavericks are not much worse than us. In some cases, they are even better than us! Remember, I Talk about our real starters!"

"And you old players on the team, there are still 6 now? Haven't you forgotten our game against the Bulls? Don't forget! How we beat the Bulls! A few of you don't think you really Can you really surpass Jordan? Can you really build a dynasty without any scruples? When it is really needed, when you really let me down, you know, I haven’t thought of anything else, don’t Forget, what I want is always the kind of player who pursues victory!"

Looking at the fidgeting players, Thomas finally said, "It's always been like this!"

That's all Thomas said before the game!He said these words with a very plain expression!However, these players who have been with Thomas for about two years know when Thomas is joking and when he is serious!
It seems that Thomas is really a little angry with the performance of these Lakers players in these games!

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The starting lineup for the Mavericks in this game is Hardaway, Bowen, Finley, Nowitzki, Mutombo!

The Lakers are also the starting lineup for this season, Fisher, Carter, Hill, AC Green, O'Neal!

At the start of the game, O'Neal overwhelmed Mutombo and successfully jumped the ball!
The first pitch is where a lot of things are tested!For example, the current defense of the Mavericks!Thomas is looking at two points, the combination of striker and inside line arranged by Nelson, Bowen, Finley, and Mutombo can be said to be the best defensive players in the league within 20 players!Coupled with Nowitzki's moving speed, and Hardaway, who is in his prime, it can be said that the Mavericks have begun their own transformation!The three-game winning streak at the beginning of this season is the best proof!

The current approach is very similar to the Warriors in the 13th season, but there are two points that are better than the Warriors. The first is the comparison between Hardaway and Curry, and the second is the comparison between David Lee and Nowitzki!Um!You will find that the current Mavericks must be much stronger than the Warriors!

Moreover, it is the end of 99!Instead of the 14 years we were in, such a team is not much different from the team that the Mavericks won the championship, and you will know the potential and current strength of the Mavericks!This is a cross-age team building idea!It can be said that if Hardaway and Mutombo can maintain this state, the Mavericks are the most favorable contenders for the future championship!
What annoys coaches like Thomas and Coach Z is that it really is!What's even more disturbing is Nowitzki's rapid growth in such a team, as well as Cuban's large sums of money, and the fullness of the Mavericks' entire lineup!Um!Thomas already feels the urgency!
However, the Lakers are not free, especially the matchup between O'Neal and Mutombo. I believe friends who watched Iverson's championship game, the first impression of the Lakers is that O'Neal beat Mutombo scene!There are very few people who suppress Mutombo, that is, Duncan may not be able to do it when he is in a normal state. However, who made the core of the Lakers be O'Neal?The Lakers did the same!

After O'Neal's goal, Mutombo didn't stop at all. Hardaway dribbled the ball forward quickly, and it seemed that he was about to make a fast break!It's a pity that Carter quickly stopped Hardaway, which Thomas found out after studying the Mavericks' video!It is also the only explanation for the players to play!
The Mavericks used to be a singles team, which can be said to be the singles team of 5 in the league. However, after Derek intervened, the Mavericks began to defend in a regular manner and attack efficiently!
The first thing Thomas discovered was the Mavericks' small ball offense led by Hardaway's fast dribbling forward. It can be said that it is the only team in the current league that can compare with the Timberwolves in small ball offense!
Whether it is the range or the interspersed effect, the Mavericks will do their best!In the first three games, the Mavericks averaged 110 points per game is the best proof!

However, if the Mavericks were simply like this, Thomas wouldn't have a headache. This would just reduce the Mavericks' offensive speed!

Sure enough, Hardaway slowed down a lot after Carter found him alone. The Mavericks did not come back quickly. Instead, they waited for the Lakers to set up their defense before entering halftime after 8 seconds!

Nowitzki stepped forward to pick and roll for the ball, and under Green's defense, he threw the ball in!right!You read that right!Old Nelson's offense is based on the Jazz's pick-and-roll offense now!Not to mention defense and status issues, Nowitzki's offensive talent can be said to be stronger than Malone's, of course I said the range and outside offense!The Mavericks have no problem learning from the Jazz in offense alone, especially Finley and Hornacek are also extremely similar!
You must know that in the original history, Finley's three-pointers this season will reach about 40%!What's more, this season, old Nelson's special explanation?
Pick-and-rolls, changing defenses, and a combination of small play big and big play small has already confused the Lakers!When did the Mavericks have so many offensive routines?

Fortunately, Nowitzki is not at the peak, but still improving. Bowen is also like this. He is not the third Uncle Bao in the future!Carter is still very easy to deal with!To be honest, in terms of defense alone, Finley is better than Bowen now, but if Bowen defends Hill, who knows what the effect will be?

When the game started, the offensive efficiency of the two teams was very high!At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers only led by a score of 26 to 25!This is still when the main players of the Lakers are actively defending!

This time, the Lakers players really admire Thomas very much!After the end of the first quarter, a little bit of luck is completely gone!
However, as Thomas said, the Mavericks' main lineup can be compared with the Lakers, especially when their outside sights have not disappeared, even more so!However, Thomas never said that the current Mavericks will pose a threat to the Lakers!

In any case, Derek is not a god, even when Thomas and Coach Z choose their teams, they always have one or two top players in the league!With the help of Derek, the Mavericks can challenge a strong team like the Lakers in one season, which is still somewhat unrealistic!
The first point is that it is very important that the Jazz can pose a great threat to the Bulls and the Lakers when they are at their peak, Malone's inside offense!And the Mavericks?It depends on Hardaway's interludes and the players' running!In other words, the Mavericks are very dependent on the shooting percentage!

The first quarter is the last time for the Mavericks, which can be compared with the Lakers, but what about when the fourth quarter comes?

All right!This is also a possibility!A season of games, such a situation, I believe every team will encounter it!But that's it, if it's really good until the end, can the Lakers admit defeat?
it's out of the question!All I have to say is the Lakers defense!I believe many people do not understand!Why take out the Lakers' defense alone?Because the Lakers have Carter and Hill!And the Mavericks only have Nowitzki, Finley, and Hardaway!
To be honest, in this game, Thomas doesn't think the Lakers will lose because of the existence of these two peak players!Adding Jaylens, it can be said that if the efficiency of the Mavericks has always been this high, hehe!Thomas wouldn't give his teacher any face!

Now everything is under Thomas' control, the Mavericks' main force is very strong, but the Lakers are not behind!The game in the second quarter is what Thomas is looking forward to!
(End of this chapter)