Chapter 618: Whose Territory?
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In this season's MVP rankings, Yiyang and Durant have been competing with each other. Predicting the first and second positions in the leaderboard has also been "sitting in the bank" by two people in turn.
Durant's average of 32 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game in the regular season is very comprehensive, and the high score of 32 per game naturally makes Durant the title of scoring champion this season.
Yiyang's performance is very "epoch-making", although Yiyang's average of 30.2 points per game is not as good as Durant's, but this is far more than Anthony's scoring champion last season.
On top of that, in addition to his 30.2 points, Yiyang also averaged 11.8 assists per game. He averaged 11.8 assists per game, which is more exaggerated than Yiyang's 11.3 last year. What's even more exaggerated is that this is a new high in the NBA in a single season since Stockton's average of 12.3 assists per game in the 94-95 season!
What is the concept of 19 years, a period of time that is enough for the league to experience the rise and fall of an entire generation of players. In the meantime, whether it's Kidd or Nash, Paul or Rondo. None of these great names have ever achieved the feat of averaging as many as 11.8 assists per game in a single season.
And there is an even more terrifying statistic, which seems to have made Yiyang hold the MVP trophy firmly in his hands. This data is that Yiyang is the first player in the history of the NBA in 40 years to be able to average 30+ points and 10+ assists per game in a single season, and this is why Yiyang's data is "epoch-making" enough.
It is not easy for the average player to score more than 30 points in a single game or to have more than 10 assists in a single game. Because it's not just about a player playing well in a particular game, it's about maintaining an efficient level throughout the season. First of all, injuries are a major problem affecting players, and if you are in a productive state all the time, you may be overwhelmed by your body and risk of injury. Secondly, if you want to get a high score, you need to have a strong ability to convince your teammates and make your coach trust. It's a miracle that you can stay in full form all season and have no injuries.
The last time someone averaged 30+10 points and assists per game was Knight in the 1972-1973 season. Archibald. Knight, who was playing for the Kings at the time. Archibald averaged 34.0 points and 11.4 assists per game throughout the season, and he is also the only player in NBA history to win both the scoring and assist titles in a single season. However, this record is likely to be broken by Yiyang in a few years.
Of course, when it comes to players who average 30+10 points and assists per game in a single season, there is another great god in NBA history, and he is the legendary "Big O" Oscar. Robertson. In his career, "Big O" has done this for five seasons, and he also reached that height in four consecutive seasons from 1963-1967.
But in the "antiquity" of the NBA, it is not too surprising what kind of data appears. After all, basketball at that time was far from what it is now.
In modern basketball, which is more competitive and higher-level, it can still achieve an average of 30+10 points and assists per game, which has not been done by so many great players in 40 years, so you can know how difficult it is.
Such exaggerated statistics, coupled with the Mavericks' excellent record of 69 wins, made the outside world almost unanimously believe that the MVP honor of this game will be none other than Yiyang.
Durant's stats are indeed excellent, but compared to Yiyang's epoch-making results, they are still a lot bleaker.
Although the award winner has not been officially announced, the aura of MVP has undoubtedly shrouded Yiyang's head.
However, the so-called tree is a big move. Yiyang's epoch-making stats and the news of an upcoming MVP seem very mismatched compared to the Mavericks' first loss in the Western Conference semifinals.
The Los Angeles media is undoubtedly not ridiculing: "Yi, who is known as the greatest point guard of the second decade of the 21st century, can't lead the team to victory." It seems that the word 'great' is really overflowing now. ”
Such a view is recognized by almost all Los Angeles, or all the media that don't like Yiyang. If a player can't lead the team to victory, even if he has cut down beautiful statistics, it will never have anything to do with the word "great".
Judging from the previous match, Paul's control of the game seems to be more mature. And the Clippers also won the victory logically.
Attack and question, these two things that have been with Yiyang throughout his career, have come out again. So in the NBA, no matter how exaggerated the stats you cut, it's nothing. Only victory is the truth.
"Hmph, when we win this game, they won't have anything to say." After looking at an article criticizing Yiyang on his phone, Goebel put his phone in the locker and began to change his equipment.
Durham Porter's injury means that today Rudy. Gobert will start. While this isn't the first time he's started in the playoffs, starting against the Clippers and starting against the Warriors are two completely different concepts.
The Frenchman is well aware that the defeat in the last game will not shake Yiyang's greatness in the slightest. Because the Mavericks lost because of themselves.
Is Paul's control of the game more mature? That's just because Jordan Jr. and Griffin won't miss Paul's open passes.
What the "old man" and Yiyang said to him yesterday, Goebel firmly remembered in his heart. The three-second zone is his territory, and no one else can be trampled on it!
While the players were silently changing gear, Carlisle pushed the door in a frenzy. He clapped his hands as soon as he entered, focusing everyone's attention on himself.
"Second game, guys, we've let the Angelenos steal a win here. Today, the same thing can't be allowed to happen again, no matter what! Carlisle said, glancing at Goebel but saying nothing. He didn't want to put pressure on the young Frenchman, so let him unload his baggage and play to his heart's content.
"Don't worry, boss, we'll make it impossible for proud Angelenos to eat and walk around!" Nowitzki stood up and chimed in, which undoubtedly motivated the players.
After that, everyone's eyes fell on Yiyang. Three or four years ago, Nowitz must have been Nowitzki rushing out of the locker room with a group of Mavericks players, and then walking at the back of the line.
But now, the situation is completely different. Yiyang, as the star of the Mavericks, led everyone to play, and naturally fell on him.
Yiyang didn't speak, but his eyes were resolute. He stood up and looked around at his teammates in the locker room.
"Beat them up!" A few simple words, but it made all the Mavericks players excited.
"Roar, roar, roar....... Go! A group of strong men shouted and rushed out of the locker room after Yiyang.
Carlisle smiled, the imprint of Yiyang in this team is really getting deeper and deeper.
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When Chris. When Paul once again saw the Mavericks players on the wooden floor of the arena at the American Route Center, he even wondered if it was the Mavericks or the Clippers who won the game the day before. Because it looks like the Mavericks guys are more confident.
Rudy. Gobert practiced the card position with the trainer under the basket, and Yiyang rolled the Nets again and again from beyond the three-point line. Nowitzki seemed to have a good touch in the mid-range today, and Iguodala was able to catch and shoot from various positions and hit it with precision.
During the warm-up period, the Mavericks looked energetic and didn't seem to be affected by losses and injuries.
"Looks like the Mavericks have a chance to win today." Even Kevin at the commentary desk. Harlan doesn't know where the Mavericks' confidence comes from.
"Why should they not be confident?" Kevin. Harlan's side, Mike. Brin spread his hands. "After all, they have an epoch-making star!"
The warm-up was over quickly, and the game finally started with the shouts of the fans. When the lanky Gobert started the game and stood in the center circle, DeAndrew. Jordan couldn't help but smile. It seems that today, the Mavericks' three-second zone is still an inexhaustible "cash machine".
"Boy, I'll probably take your thin arm off entirely!" Before the game began, Jordan Jr. did not forget to show off his might and "intimidate" Gobert.
"Do you know what I'm going to do? I'm going to shove your big head into your big ass and you won't even know your mom! Goebel erupted in French-accented English.
"How dare you! ...... "Little Jordan never expected the French kid to be so bold, has he forgotten how ugly he died the day before yesterday?"
"Gentlemen, are you ready? I don't have time to listen to you all night. It was the referee who stopped it in time, and the two big men finally didn't continue to fight.
The basketball was thrown high into the air by him, and the jumps of Jordan Jr. and Gobert were amazing. But in the end, Gobert still relied on his height and reach to win the first attack for the Mavericks.
Yiyang steadily unloaded the orange-red ball that flew towards him, and before Paul could open his arms, he suddenly accelerated!
"Stop his raid!" Doug. Rivers opened his throat as soon as he started, and Paul was ready to intercept Yiyang halfway.
Yiyang quickly rushed towards Paul, and he shook his upper body, making it difficult for Paul to judge the direction of Yiyang's breakthrough.
Just when Paul was in a dilemma, Yiyang suddenly stabbed to the left-hand side! Paul immediately blocked it, but came into close contact with a "high wall."
"Rudy. Gobert's pick-and-roll is seamless! He completely pinned down Chris and managed to get rid of the defense! ”
After Yiyang shook off Paul, he took a big step to the mid-range position and made a stop-and-go jump shot.
Yiyang's pull-up jump shot has almost become his killer feature in the middle range, as long as you let him take it calmly, just wait to pick up the ball under the basket.
"Brush!" The basketball went into the net, so accurate that it didn't even touch the basket. As soon as the opening game began, the combination of Yiyang and Gobert allowed the Mavericks to score two points first. It seems that the momentum of the Mavericks players is not bluffing.
"The Mavericks were very aggressive today, and Rudy was very aggressive. But the real test for him has not yet begun. "Mike. Brin doesn't think an offense can say anything, and whether the Mavericks can do a good job of protecting the basket is the key to victory.
And Gobert is the key to protecting the basket!
The Clippers players didn't pay much attention to the goal, and they were able to easily get back the points they had lost in the Mavericks' three-second zone anyway.
Paul's progress was unhurried, as was his mood, relaxed and unhurried.
Paul commanded the offense, allowing Redick and Barnes to open up space for him.
Then, Jordan Jr. stepped forward to cover, and Paul took advantage of this to break through.
Although Yiyang tried his best to get rid of it, Little Jordan's huge volume is not just to look at. After Yiyang was delayed, letting Paul alone was undoubtedly giving up defense.
As a result, Gobert had to make up for it in front of Paul. And Yiyang followed behind Little Jordan.
"Hmph, easy score." Paul snorted inwardly, and then sent the basketball to Jordan Jr. with a non-looking pass.
Little Jordan received the basketball, and he didn't even have luck, he took two big steps into the penalty area, jumped high, and hung his arms and hands on the frame!
Although Yiyang is a master of chasing and risking among guards, even Yiyang is helpless in the face of a "behemoth" like Little Jordan when there is no space to sprint.
Doug. Rivers had clenched his fists and was ready to celebrate Jordan Jr.'s easy dunk.
Little Jordan's arms are ready to exert power, and the tall Rudy. Gobert arrived quickly, covered Jordan Jr. from behind, and then waved his arm and slapped the basketball between Jordan's hands!
The ball flew off the bottom line, and everyone in the arena at the American Route Center was stunned for a second. What a terrifying height it was! And Goebel is a seven-foot-long man, so his mobility is too good!
A second later, the arena shook. Yiyang rushed up and yelled at Goebel. Of course, this time he was excited, not angry.
Little Jordan looked at Gobert in amazement, unable to believe what had just happened. This "internal ATM" actually completed the chase on his own head?
"Don't you understand what I'm saying, DeAndrew? I'm going to beat you so much that you don't even know your mother! Get out of here, here's my place! ”
Gobert pointed to the blue area at his feet and stared unflinchingly into Jordan's eyes.
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