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Text Chapter 526 [On the Edge of Crisis]

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    The Clippers lost two games in a row in Dallas, causing panic among Los Angeles fans.  Fans are no longer certain and positive about the Clippers advancing to the finals.  The Mavericks are really strong, and the advantages of the No. 1 position and bench depth are clearly visible.

    Ye Feng still didn¡¯t blame his teammates for their poor performance. He knew it was useless to blame, but the Los Angeles media had become intolerable to the Clippers¡¯ role players.  If the opponent's defense is very strict and they can't make a shot, that's it. However, the Mavericks resolutely double-teamed Ye Feng, and role players were unable to seize many open shooting opportunities.

    No matter whether Ye Feng shoots high or low, he will always lose, and the Clippers will be in trouble.  In fact, the Clippers also played poorly in the first game, and they just relied on their last efforts to reverse the situation.  Winning can make people ignore a lot of things, but it doesn't solve the problem.  After the end of this season, the Clippers' lineup will definitely need to make major adjustments to free up spots to sign rookies and big fish in the free market.  The Pistons' high-ranking draft picks are also very likely to be obtained.  But now, the Clippers can rely on their remaining formation to fight hard.

    On May 23, Ye Feng returned to Los Angeles early in the morning and met Ariel in the living room early the next morning.

    Ariel asked: "How did you sleep?"

    "I slept well. I'm finally home. I've been under too much pressure these days." Ye Feng smiled, sat down and poured a cup of coffee.

    Seeing that his expression was normal and not depressed, Ariel felt reassured and asked, "Do you think we can win?"

    Ye Feng shook his head.  "I don't know, it will definitely not be easy to defend the title this year. Our only advantage is that we have one more home court. The disadvantage is that there are too many newcomers and the substitutes can't play much role. Harrison can still make ends meet. We must make a big deal in the summer.  .Whether I can win or not is not determined by my personal ability, it also depends on the performance of others."

    Ariel smiled and said, "It seems you are very tolerant."

    Ye Feng sighed softly: "I will try my best to win, but if I can't win, I can accept it. No one can win all the time, and losing will happen sooner or later. Since I agreed to train new players, I will do a good job.  Be mentally prepared to bear the consequences."

    You should focus on basketball on the court and live a good life off the court. Ye Feng knows how to change his position and will not bring depression to his family.  This mentality makes him more relaxed on the court.  Take the gains and losses lightly and play happily.  On the team, Thibodeau often says this.

    After breakfast, Ye Feng went to see the child.  After becoming a father, he began to feel that time passed very quickly.

    Unlike the Clippers' adversity, the Eastern Conference finals has already decided the winner.  The Heat swept the Nets 4-0 at home and took the lead in advancing.  Get the upper hand.

    It was another sweep and another "killing tactic", and the result was heartbreaking for Nets fans.  Howard was so angry that his face turned red and his neck was thick. He completely lost his star style and looked more like a burden to the team.  There is a big question mark as to whether he is considered the number one center in the NBA. Bynum's free throw shooting is not that bad.

    The Heat's strength has greatly increased, and Ray Allen has helped the team with three-pointers time and time again, setting a new record for his own three-pointers.  He¡¯s already booked a spot in the Hall of Fame.  And definitely one of the top 50 stars.  His personal honors and number of three-pointers surpassed the old three-point king Reggie Miller.  The Heat's Big Three always have a stable performance and can score more than 60 points together, and other players can play a little bit.  The game was won.

    The Heat are waiting for the winner of the Clippers and Mavericks, and they can also watch the game and study their opponents.

    On the 24th, the Battle of Tianwang Mountain begins!  Los Angeles fans entered the stadium early and continued to dress uniformly. Old announcer Ralph Rohrer led the fans to cheer, and the sound in Staples Arena was as loud as the airport.

    In the locker room, Ye Feng found that the young players had serious expressions, and they were obviously carrying a heavy burden.

    After Thibodeau finished talking about the tactics, Ye Feng said loudly: "Everyone, don't be nervous. Just treat this as an ordinary game and try to perform at your best. It doesn't matter if we lose this game. We have not been beaten."  Elimination, I believe in everyone's strength. As long as it's a good opportunity, an open opportunity. Everyone should take bold shots like in training, don't hesitate!"

    As a leader, it seems a bit unconventional to say that he doesn¡¯t care about the outcome of this crucial battle.  Thibodeau gave Ye Feng a thumbs up in his heart. Mutombo, Mahon, and Hardaway also felt that he did the right thing. What young players need most now is to reduce pressure.  If you say something like "never lose", it will only be counterproductive.

    Ye Feng was the last one to appear, receiving applause from the fans and listening to everyone shouting MVP.

    Ye Feng took a deep breath and thought that he already had 4 regular season MVPs. Even if he retires after this season, he will not lack any honors.  In this case, there is really no need to be nervous. All he has to do is play every remaining game happily.

    At this time, Ye Feng?It¡¯s not that we don¡¯t strive to win, we just look down on the results.  Only by putting aside the mentality of wanting to win and being afraid of losing can you perform flawlessly.  When he defeated the Celtics and won the championship with the Heat, he was calm and calm.

    Ye Feng smiled and greeted Nowitzki and Deron Williams. He seemed not to care about the previous defeat and was full of confidence.  Just looking at his expression, the Mavericks felt that this game was not easy to play.

    The Clippers fielded a new starting lineup, with Harrison playing the No. 2 position and Ye Feng appearing at the point guard position.  The previous few games have proven that neither Thomas nor Hinrich is a qualified starting point guard. Only Ye Feng playing the No. 1 position can stop Deron and prevent him from easily organizing offense and scoring.

    After the opening, the Clippers strengthened their defense, and Harrison tried his best to pester Vince Carter.  Harrison's single defense ability is not bad, but he lacks experience. Ye Feng believes that after this season's training, he will get better and better.  On the offensive end, the Gasol brothers began to pull out double screens. Gasol was on the side and Gasol was at the top of the arc. Ye Feng could choose to play singles or pass the ball.  The Mavericks continued to double-team at the beginning, and Ye Feng passed the ball to Harrison and Barnes on the side, showing full trust in his teammates.

    Harrison missed the first shot, but the second time he cut into the three-point line and hit the mid-range shot.  As long as teammates open up, the game will be much easier. The Clippers played smoothly at the beginning and quickly took a 7-point lead.

    But the Mavericks are not a fuel-saving lamp. After 6 minutes, Carter was replaced and replaced by Darren Collison. The Mavericks used a two-back tactic.  This is risky, but just to relax the defense on Barnes, the Mavericks dare to try.  And their purpose is not to let Collison defend well, but to break through and attack.

    Regardless of whether the Clippers are compressing defense or not, the Mavericks still adopt a double pick-and-roll tactic, allowing Collison and Deron to attack the Gasol brothers in a misplaced position, with the purpose of causing the two brothers to foul.  As long as the Gasol brothers encounter foul trouble, the Clippers' inside line will definitely not be able to withstand it. There is a big gap between the starters and the substitutes.  If the two brothers shrink from defending in order to stay on the court, star guard Deron and Collison, a breakthrough expert, can also make the Clippers feel uncomfortable.

    Before the end of the first quarter, Nowitzki hit a three-pointer from the outside, and the two sides ended in a draw.  Gasol committed two fouls at 8 minutes and 23 seconds and was replaced by Perry Jones.  Jones played very hard, but his ability was still far behind.  Can't guard Nowitzki well.

    In the second quarter, the Clippers replaced Sacre and Yi Jianlian, and the main players had to rest for a while.  The task of attacking was given to Marcus Thornton.  Hinrich replaced No. 1, and Thomas sat on the bench.

    The Clippers compressed their defense in order to stabilize the interior, but it was difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice, and Thibodeau could not improve the defensive abilities of a group of newcomers in one season.  Fortunately, Yi Jianlian did not suffer much in the matchup with Brand this time, and Thackeray was able to resist Kaman, so the Mavericks did not seize the opportunity to open up the score.

    Thackeray¡¯s role is very crucial. Although he does not have strong offensive ability and all his qualities are mediocre, he has a big heart and dares to fight hard, which left a deep impression on people.  The two sides continue to be in a stalemate.

    In the third quarter, the Mavericks also began to compress their defense, no longer double-teaming Ye Feng, and only allowed Marion to defend alone and strictly guard against others. This was the first time in this series to arrange this.  The Mavericks suddenly changed their formation, and the Clippers immediately felt uncomfortable.  After compressing the defense, it becomes difficult for Ye Feng to break through inside, which is equivalent to running into a crowd.  Today, Ye Feng's shooting touch was not particularly good, and Mavericks head coach Carlisle noticed this.

    Marion defended against breakthroughs but not shots, forcing Ye Feng to shoot from the outside, and the Clippers were in trouble again.  Teammates can create mismatches. Harrison has a height advantage when beating Deron, but in a one-on-one situation, does Ye Feng also have to pass to his teammates?  So what is the difference between him and blue-collar players?

    Faced with this problem, Ye Feng chose to play hard. As long as he finds the touch, it is a good opportunity to chase points.  Unfortunately, he did not perform well in the third quarter, shooting 2 of 5 three-pointers and 2 of 5 mid-range shots.  Although some points were scored, it was not enough to defeat the Mavericks.  The Mavericks' defense was great, and no one else could score. Once again, Ye Feng was forced to go it alone.  Ye Feng passed the ball, and his teammates were not efficient one-on-one.  The Clippers entered the fourth quarter trailing by 4 points.

    The situation became increasingly unfavorable for the Clippers. At the critical moment, Nowitzki began to show off his power.  His desire to win was so strong that there was almost fire in his eyes.  Deron and Nowitzki, Ye Feng can only guard one, while the other can play calmly and shoot resolutely.

    Nowitzki scored 8 points in a row and caused Gasol to be replaced for his fifth foul. The point difference widened to 10 points.  The audience cheered loudly and was extremely excited, but Ye Feng, who was not feeling well, failed to stand up and turn the tide.  He scored 21 points in the last quarter and still lost. This time he clearly understood the importance of cooperation and consciously passed the ball to his teammates, but it didn't work.

    The Clippers fell behind in the final two minutes?, time was limited, and he began to gamble on three-pointers. After three consecutive shots, he had no chance to catch up, and lost the battle of Tianwang Mountain 96 to 108.

    For the first time in four years, the Clippers are on the verge of elimination.  (To be continued)

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