Chapter 399 [Home Winning Streak, Self-Confusion]
Before the start of the fourth battle between the two sides, all the media did not say good things about Nowitzki, and made all kinds of "overrated" statements. www.biquge.info All white international players in the NBA have basically been hacked by the American media, which is actually implicit racial discrimination.
Nowitzki has made it to the Finals, because he likes jump shots, and he can't lead the team to win is a soft egg.
So what does the media have to spray like the guy who also likes jump shots, leads the team to never go past the first round of the playoffs, and has the highest salary in the league? The answer is that the media calls him a tough guy...... It's paradoxical, but people with black skin generally don't get sprayed.
In Yang Rui's previous life, Nowitzki had always been a sad guy before 2011, and the 2-0 lead in the 06 finals was reversed, and then he was blacked eight and black, and became the most faceless MVP in history.
It didn't go well on the pitch, and it didn't go off the pitch either. In 2009, Nowitzkic's ugly girlfriend Taylor East Window incident, the 37-year-old woman turned out to be a big thief, and the world's gossip swept over like snowflakes. This soft egg, the taste is so bad?
If Nowitzki can't make a big splash in the games after that, he'll have to be ready to be sprayed by the fans for a summer.
It was very difficult for the Mavericks to win, because the influence of Jordan's promotional video was just beginning to ferment.
On the evening of June 11, before the players played, the big screen at home played Jordan's promotional video again, and the fans were still moved. The morale of the Wizards is high, and the fans are united.
In the first half, the two sides fought to attack, the Wizards led by 5 points, and Jordan did not get another star whistle for body hair fouls, but he also got 6 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists, and performed well.
In the second half, the Mavericks sent Nash and Van Exel's double guards, small forward Finley, and interior Lafrentz partnered Nowitzki.
Yang Rui targeted Tyrone Lue, Hamilton, Bale, Wallace, Marshall.
Even if the Wizards have been playing small-ball tactics, the Mavericks' two big men on the inside have attacked the basket, and the efficiency is high. With a small lineup, at least you can prevent outside blocking and guards. There was a hole in the inner line, and the wizards recognized it.
The Wizards' mixed defense worked in this quarter, as they were quick enough to defend and the Mavericks would fall into singles after the battle, with the exception of Nowitzki, who was very efficient at going head-to-head with Wallace.
The Wizards players rebounded in the backcourt, and the trio immediately went on a fast break. Without playing tactics and going head-to-head, Hamilton has an advantage over Nash, and Wallace is faster than Nowitzki.
What made Nelson Sr. collapse the most was that although the Mavericks had a height advantage, they were not good at rushing to the frontcourt for rebounds.
Wallace's rebounding efficiency is very high, as long as he is assigned a rebounding task, his performance is not inferior to the big man inside.
Marshall's prediction is that he can rebound double-doubles, and in the 99-00 season, he averaged 10 rebounds in 32.4 minutes per game with the Warriors.
The Wizards' seven-point advantage entered the final quarter, and the physical problems of the Mavericks' interior players began to show in the second half. Nelson Sr. abandoned Bradley, and Nowitzki had to make a cameo appearance as center at one point, barely taking a break.
In the playoffs, Nowitzki averaged 43.5 minutes per game, and his physical exertion was greater, and his pace was even slower.
Nelson Sr. didn't dare to let Nowitzki and Lafrentz partner on the inside again, and it was difficult to prevent counterattacks. He didn't send Nahura again, the Mavericks need to score, Nahura can play someone can be empty, and the trident will be caught near the penalty area.
As a result, the elder Nelson sent the veteran Walter to play the No. 4 position, adding a three-point shooting point and the Wizards' small-ball tactics. Yang Rui asked Stoudeyer and Jordan to partner on the inside, playing a wave of 15-5 to widen the difference to 15 points.
Jordan is powerful again, his physical fitness has declined, and not everyone can defend himself in singles. Jordan singled out Walter and scored 6 points in a row, which was very morale-boosting.
In the first few rounds of the playoffs, Walter was just a fringe man for the Mavericks, and the Finals were suddenly reused, and he was not even mentally prepared, which was purely a duck on the shelf.
Nash encountered a pick-and-roll, and switching the interior line was an obvious loophole, and there was no way to stop Xiao Sikong from cutting. After Nowitzki defended out, the Mavericks' interior line was extremely empty, and if they didn't go to Nahula, no one could defend the restricted area. Smalls drew Finley to the perimeter and assisted for Bale to hit an open three-pointer.
The Wizards' home fans also played a role, shouting slogans and cheering whenever the home team picked up the ball. When the Mavericks attack, they will shout "defend" together, the opponent will shoot, and the fans will boo together.
The MCI Center, which was lifeless in the first three rounds of the playoffs, now looks a bit like the home of the devil. Playing in boos is a big psychological test for Mavericks players.
Barkley commented: "In the last few minutes of the final quarter, the Wizards began to use the method used to deal with the Bulls in the second round, the players did not cover and cooperated, ran directly to find opportunities, and tried to use up 24 seconds per round to fight with the opponent. Their physical advantage is obvious, and the Maverick Trident has been playing for too long. ”
Smith agreed: "The Mavericks grabbed seven twice and played two more games than the Wizards. Nowitzki and Finley both play more than 40 minutes per game and can't keep up with Stadamire and Hamilton. ”
The Wizards held the advantage until the end, winning 111-100 and leading 3-1 overall.
Until now, no team in NBA history has been able to come back and win the championship after falling behind 1-3 during the Finals.
ESPN's previous expert panel members who predicted the outcome were slapped in the face again. They all said they were shocked, even if they looked at Nicholas, who was curious to win the championship, they didn't expect that the Wizards would be easier to play the Mavericks than the Nets.
If it weren't for the Nets infighting in the Eastern Conference finals, it would have been difficult for the Wizards to advance, and Marshall saved the Wizards' life with a three-pointer in overtime in the fourth game. Now the Mavericks look like they've given up on the game and don't look like they're going to win at all.
The Mavericks were in a similar situation to Yang Rui's previous life in the 2006 Finals, with players lacking experience and messing around.
The situation is one-sided, and it is also related to the 232 schedule of the finals. The Wizards have three home games in a row, which is fatal for the Mavericks. After losing a game at home, they didn't have a chance to adjust, which was a big test of the mentality of the players.
This season, Nowitzki, Finley, and Nash are not players with big hearts, and others have performed even worse, especially Lafrenz and Adrian Griffin who have been suppressed on both ends of the floor and unable to share the pressure on their core.
After the game, Nelson Sr. said depressedly: "Morale is the biggest advantage of the Wizards." Jordan's imminent retirement has inspired everyone, and the Wizards are fighting for every ball and fighting harder, which is the reason for their home winning streak. ”
The reporter asked: "The Mavericks still have a chance to win the championship in theory, how do you think they should adjust next?" ”
'Try to defend as hard as you can, and if we win the next game, we have two home games and we can fight together.' Old Nelson replied blandly, and he couldn't muster up any more.
Mavericks players are under tremendous outside pressure and are villains in the eyes of fans around the world. They didn't have time to adapt, and they were forced to the edge of the cliff in a daze. Moreover, the Mavericks have fallen into a vicious circle, with every time they lose, the media will say that they are finished, there is no hope, and the psychological pressure on the players continues to increase.
People believe that the suspense of the Finals is not which team will win the championship, but who will become the MVP of the Wizards.
There are three people who are expected to win the MVP, Stadamire, Hamilton, and Jordan. The first two figures are no worse than Jordan's, and fans certainly want Jordan to win the award, he is the spiritual pillar of the team.