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Text Chapter 521 [Chasing Points in Adversity]

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    It is not uncommon for the Clippers to be suppressed by their opponents in the opening game, but it is rare for the defense and offense to have problems at the same time.

    Pau Gasol had two big blocks at the beginning, and the offensive rhythm was completely disrupted.  The Mavericks resolutely double-teamed, which also made Ye Feng very uncomfortable.  It wasn't until 3 minutes and 06 seconds that Ye Feng succeeded in breaking through and drawing a foul, and made two free throws to help the team score.

    At 4 minutes and 51 seconds, the Clippers finally scored their first sports goal. Marc Gasol received a pass from Ye Feng and made a successful mid-range shot.

    The Mavericks' offensive tactics are also unexpected. Carter and Marion are the main attackers, Deron leads the way, and Nowitzki is responsible for supporting.  The main thing is to attack Harrison Barnes.

    The Clippers trailed by 12 points 22-34 in the first quarter.  Ye Feng scored 11 points in a single quarter. If he hadn't made many breakthroughs and fouled, making 7 of 7 free throws, the Clippers would have fallen even further behind.

    In the second quarter, Ye Feng was replaced by Marcus Thornton, Kirk Hinrich, Perry Jones, Marc Gasol, and Robert Sacre.  Gasol rested for 4 minutes and was replaced in a hurry to ensure the strength of the inside defense. Since there was a shortage of players at the third position, Jones also had to make a cameo to allow Matt Barnes to rest.

    The Clippers now have only 10 players in the actual rotation. It is difficult for Yi Jianlian and Lamb to play a role, and the starting players have to bear more responsibilities.

    The Mavericks fielded a full substitute lineup, including Darren Collison, Dengtay Jones, Jae Crowder, Elton Brand, and Chris Kaman.

    This season, because Marion was injured and missed for a time, Crowder, the Mavericks' second-round pick, got a lot of playing time and became a key rotation player, averaging 5.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game.  His style of play is very similar to that of Faried of the Nuggets, and his hairstyle is more similar. He is a phenomenal defensive player with rough skills but full of momentum.  He defends well, has strong strength and can resist tall inside players after mismatching.  On the offensive end, he can also shoot from mid- to long-range.

    Crowder is very suitable for the Mavericks' team and needs to be the defensive leader on the bench.  He played power forward in college, but due to his height he could only play on the wing in the NBA.  That's why I fell to the second round.  Crowder has an astonishing steal rate among players in the penalty area and is always full of passion, which could make him a valuable backup, albeit with limited potential.

    Compared with veteran Kleiza, the Mavericks prefer to train Crowder, mainly focusing on defense. As long as he can hit open shots on the offensive end, he will be qualified.

    Collison also had the upper hand when facing Hinrich. He is a good offensive defender with the ball.  The purpose of using veteran Dengtai Jones at position 2 is to strengthen defense against Thornton.  If Rodrigo Beaubois is played, the offensive method will overlap with that of Collison, so it will be of little use.  Beaubois has been completely marginalized in the Mavericks this season.

    The Clippers' offense was still not smooth, and Hinrich's offensive power was limited, which caused Thornton to be treated like Ye Feng, and he was double-teamed when attacking with the ball.  Hinrich, who was left open, did not disappoint the Mavericks. He missed three good shots.  The Clippers front office has decided to give up Hinrich at the end of the season. His 34% shooting percentage this season proves the failure of the Clippers' signing last summer.

    ??Five minutes into the second quarter, Crowder hit a three-pointer.  The difference between the two sides widened to 15 points, and the Clippers requested a timeout.

    Playing like this at their home court, the Clippers players are under great psychological pressure.  The greater the pressure, the harder it is to perform at a normal level.  The mentality of veterans is often mature and stable and will not be disturbed by external factors. This is why it is easier for veterans to show their strength in the playoffs.  Kaman and Brand of the Mavericks played very well, but unfortunately there are veterans who are worse than newcomers, such as Hinrich.

    After Thibodeau finished talking about tactics, he said: "Everyone should calm down. As long as you can perform at the same level as in training, you won't fall behind so far. Pay attention to the defense and keep up!"

    The Clippers coaching staff has fully studied the Mavericks' offensive routine before the game.  The defense is still tight.  This series can't just use a compressed defensive formation like the one against the Grizzlies. The Mavericks have shooting ability from the outside. Except for DeAndre Jordan, they all shoot well. Kaman and Nowitzki alone can clear the inside.  , it¡¯s enough for the Clippers.  The Clippers can switch between a 32-zone defense and a 23-zone defense.  Ye Feng must enter the paint at any time to protect the basket.

    The Clippers arranged a triangle offense on the offensive end, with Ye Feng responsible for the low post.  The other four players are Pau Gasol, Perry Jones, Harrison, Ye Feng, and Thornton.  What Jones and Gasol have to do is to wait for an opportunity to take three-pointers from the outside and clear the inside.  Gasol was not efficient against Jordan today, and Thibodeau did not plan to let him attack in the low post again.

    Against the Grizzlies, the Gasol brothers can score in singles in the low post.  To share the pressure from Ye Feng, Jordan's defense is really good now.  It won't work if you can't get open in the low post, and it's hard to win the game just by shooting from the outside.  No matter which Mavericks player he faces, Ye Feng is very confident in one-on-one.  Attracting double teams, several players on the field are also good at three-pointers. Thornton can also use the off-ball screen to break through for the second time.

    After the game started, the Mavericks continued to?Double-team Ye Feng.  Nowitzki and Marion play together, leaving Perry Jones short.  When it comes to Nowitzki's defense, people's first impression is very bad. In fact, Nowitzki's defense is not too bad. At least he has the height advantage to interfere with shooting. Marion is good at preventing breakthroughs. The two of them  Ye Feng is forced to the baseline, and his only options are to shoot from the baseline or pass the ball.  Forcing a shot is not a good idea. Ye Feng passed the ball, but Jones missed two open three-pointers.

    The Clippers role players are collectively out of control again.  In the past two years, Ye Feng's teammates always played well and shared a lot of pressure from him, especially last season when the Clippers' lineup reached its peak.  The current Clippers lineup is really not as good as the Mavericks, and trading them last summer was a bit too much. If Lamb, Yi Jianlian, and Roy were replaced by Ray Allen, Crawford, and Kaman, the situation would be completely different.

    Ye Feng started to attack in the second half of the second quarter, breaking through through double screens. The Mavericks' defensive intensity was very high and the fouls were determined, so he did not have an easy chance to shoot, but his breakthrough was very lethal.  The Mavericks' interior is not afraid of foul trouble. The fifth man in the interior, Brandon Wright, is very strong, especially on the defensive end. Veteran Kleiza can also play a guest role at the 4th position.

    This is equivalent to 4 or 5 people playing wheel battle with Ye Feng.  At the end of the first half, the Clippers trailed by as many as 16 points, 45 to 61.  Ye Feng scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the half.  He passed a lot of passes, but they couldn't be converted into assists.

    In the second half, Thibodeau shifted the focus of the offense to the outside. Ye Feng was responsible for grabbing offensive rebounds and acting as a blue collar for his teammates.  This is the result of the discussion of the coaching staff. If the rest of the Clippers cannot open up the whole game, no matter how strong Ye Feng is, the Clippers will be in trouble. It is better to take a gamble in the third quarter. If the efficiency is still not high, in the fourth quarter  Let Ye Feng take the main attack again.

    Isiah Thomas got a chance to play, but how to use this special player is a problem.  Thomas played well in the regular season and became the team's starter for a time. He also won the MVP in the All-Star Weekend Rookie Challenge.  There is no doubt about his ability on the offensive end, but there have always been problems with defense.  In order to strengthen the offense, Thibodeau decided to risk Thomas facing Deron and use a compressed defense method. Deron's shooting was not as threatening as a breakthrough point ball.  The Clippers use a mixed defense, with Ye Feng responsible for defending Nowitzki. Nowitzki's three-pointers are the most accurate for the Mavericks.

    The Gasol brothers and Harrison Barnes occupy the other three spots.  Perry Jones, who has a height advantage, sat on the bench. His condition was really bad.

    As soon as Thomas came on the court, he immediately brought vitality to the Clippers' offense. The Gasol brothers pulled out to provide double screens for Thomas. The latter fully displayed his sharp breakthrough characteristics. His pull-up jump shot was also good, similar to Barea's style.  Similarly, such a flexible player is really difficult to guard.  Ye Feng catches the ball in the low post. If he is double-teamed, he can pass the ball outside to Thomas. Thomas either bursts or shoots, creating pressure on the Mavericks defense.  The Clippers went on an 8-0 run to close the score.

    In this section, it was the Mavericks' turn to miss their outside shots.  Not only did Marion and Carter fail to make three-point attempts, Nowitzki also became a blacksmith.  After being targeted by Ye Feng, his efficiency was significantly reduced. Ye Feng could always stand in front of him and interfere with his shooting.

    80 to 88, the Clippers trailed by 8 points and entered the critical fourth quarter.

    Thomas scored 11 points in a single quarter and was the key player and the number one surprise player.  Ye Feng scored 6 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.

    The Mavericks are beginning to feel pressure. After all, this is the home court of the Clippers, and the home court momentum is very strong.  Carlisle is very troubled by Ye Feng's defensive performance during this period, and it is equally terrible if he does not focus on the offense.  Eight points is nothing to a team like the Clippers, and they can catch up with just a few minutes of smooth play.

    After looking at the player data, Barkley said: "If his teammates hadn't been so disappointing and missed so many open shots, Ye Feng would have definitely gotten a triple-double now, and the Clippers should also be in the lead. He scored 23 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 assist in the three quarters.  Steals and 1 block, this kind of data is worthy of the title of mvp."

    Kenny Smith said: "The Mavericks' defense was very tight today. As soon as Ye Feng caught the ball, he was double-teamed. He could only pass more passes to support the attack and tear apart the Mavericks' defense. I don't know if he will stand up in the fourth quarter."  Score."

    In the fourth quarter, Thibodeau continued to keep Thomas on the court. He also had poor defense. He could help the team offensively. Thornton came on the court against Carter at the 2nd position. Matt Barnes served as the small forward. Ye Feng  Continue to play the 4th position to deal with Nowitzki, with Gasol sitting inside.

    Gasol is sitting on the bench. His speed is getting slower and slower, and his defensive intensity is not as good as Gasol.  Ye Feng serves as a power forward, which enhances mobility.  The Mavericks' overall speed is not fast. With Ye Feng, Thornton, and Thomas on the court together, it is easy to hit fast breaks.

    However, with Thomas on the court, the Mavericks were prone to misplaced offenses. Nowitzki finally began to show his strength and hit jump shots in front of Thomas. Although the Clippers were able to score, they couldn't guard against it and still couldn't catch up with the score.

    ??The game ended with 4 minutes left, and the Clippers trailed 99 to 105. The Mavericks requested a timeout, and the decisive moment came.  (To be continued)

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