One Guard

Chapter 105 : Breaking the scoring shortage

Although only one game was used, Yiyang sent out 5 assists. The wonderful long pass at the end of the first quarter also allowed him to help the Mavericks gain a three-point lead. But Yiyang Ke didn’t feel that he had restricted Paul’s hands and feet. Paul’s outrageously calm playing style and inseparable defense made Yiyang feel overwhelmed for the first time.

Under the wonderful performance of the cheerleaders, the second quarter of the two sides also kicked off. On the Hornets side, Belinelli was back on the court. And Carlisle of the Mavericks replaced Stevens and Barea with Cardinal and Terry. As for the fourth position, Carlisle used Marion to top it up, replacing the German for a temporary rest.

It seems that both sides are fighting with a mixed lineup of starters and substitutes.

Just the first goal in the opening game, the Hornets seem to have changed their strategy. They no longer played desperately on the outside, but handed the ball to the three-second zone.

David West, who walked directly off the court at the end of the first quarter and was easily scored by Nowitzki, hoped that he could use his excellent performance to make up for that embarrassing misstep. So he steadily caught the ball, and then started to play singles directly against Marion behind him!

As a pure No. 4 player, it is quite easy for West to play a small forward like Marion who came to the No. 4 position. After all, West’s offensive ability itself is not weak, not to mention it is equivalent to a misplaced defense.

I saw this fierce bald head pressed a few steps in, and then he turned over and shot a jumper.

Marion’s interference was very timely, but relying on his height advantage, West managed to throw the ball. The basketball fell into the net precisely. West, who made a mistake at the end of the first quarter, made up for this mistake at the beginning of the second quarter.

After the goal was scored, the gap between the two sides was only one point. Facing the Italian Bellinelli’s defense, Terry made a stare at Tyson Chandler, who immediately understood and mentioned the high post to give Terry a ball-free pick and roll.

Terry knew that whether he was partnering with Kidd or Yiyang, he didn’t have to worry about passing the ball. As long as they run out of the empty space, these two guys will definitely see it!

As expected, as soon as Terry, who flung Belinelli and went outside the three-point line, the basketball flew towards him.

Terry comfortably received the basketball and jumped directly. When Terry was about to throw the ball, a palm blocked Terry’s vision.

Terry’s shooting rhythm was lost, and the three-pointer that was already inevitable knocked directly on the neck of the basket.

After Terry landed, he found Chris Paul standing upright in front of him. It turned out that Paul had already completed the defense after getting rid of Belinelli. Facts have proved that Paul was quite successful!

After Terry’s offensive failure, Paul quickly took possession of the ball and seemed to intend to increase the pace of the game. Old Kidd followed Paul through halftime, but he couldn’t even catch up with the wind left by Paul.

After Paul ran beyond the three-point line, he started a pass and the basketball went straight to Belinelli, who cut in.

Belinelli has no chance to perform today, but in the face of this empty basket, Belinelli is somewhat worried about the aggressive “boxing champion” Tyson. Belinelli is not uncommon to see that guy’s splendid chasing cap again and again. He didn’t want to be a part of it.

So, the Italian defender did not attack the frame when he reached the basket, but passed the ball again!

The basketball flew to the left corner and fell into the hands of Hornets small forward Tvor Ariza. Seeing the open space ahead, Ariza did not make a direct three-pointer, but dribbled in along the baseline!

Ariza jumped from the left side of the basket to make a layup. At the same time, the athletic Tyson Chandler also arrived in time. He leaped sharply to stop Ariza’s attack, but the referee called a defensive foul. Ariza went to the free throw line, the Hornets’ momentum is still continuing.

made two free throws, and the Hornets scored two more points without any risk to lead the score. The situation at the beginning of the second quarter is simply the epitome of the Mavericks’ lineup in the next few minutes.

Terry hit the iron one after another, Kidd’s failed breakthroughs when he faced Paul, David West scored good goals on Marion, and the rest of the Mavericks were transparent on the offensive end. Performance…These things made the Mavericks, who had been so aggressive and had the lead, fell behind their opponents by 7 points in an instant!

It’s also fortunate that Paul’s own desire to score is not very high today. Most of the time, he is using passes to connect teams. If Paul turns on the attack mode today, maybe the points difference will be even wider.

Halfway through the second quarter, Carlisle did not continue to endure it. Yiyang and Nowitzki should have almost rested. It’s time to send these two guys to stabilize the situation.

“Coach Carlisle finally put Dirk on the field, but I am worried that even if Dirk returns, it may be difficult to recover the disadvantage. After all, today, he is the only person on the court with a smooth offense for the Mavericks. Yi? Yi’s pass is indeed very beautiful. , But facing Paul’s defense in the first quarter, he has not even tried a shot. I hope this rookie will share the scoring pressure for Dirk. I don’t think we should have too much expectations.”

Charles Buck was talking, but the Hornets temporarily replaced Paul with Willie Green. After all, from the first quarter to the present, Paul has not rested for even one minute. For Paul, who was reimbursed for most of the season due to injury last year, this is already a very dangerous playing time.

The Mavericks replaced Chandler with Johan Petro, and Nowitzki for Marion, Stevens returned to play the third position, and Yiyang and Barea replaced Chandler in the second quarter. Terry and Kidd who got up only three points.

Carlisle used a five-over-five-under decision, hoping that these guys can equalize or even overtake before the intermission.

When Yiyang moved into the Hornets penalty area again, Willie Green gave him a sense of oppression that was far inferior to Chris Paul. Although Green is the same height of 1.93 meters, and always works hard. But sometimes, the gap between talent and hardware can be solved not only by conscientiousness.

Yiyang did not call a pick-and-roll this time, but turned to look at Nowitzki who had taken a position within the three-second zone. Everyone thought that the guard who sent 0 points and 5 assists in the first quarter of the game was going to pass the ball. However, the next second, his sturdy calf suddenly used force and “bounced out” the whole person.

Willie Green immediately moved sideways to block, but only a wisp of breeze blew on his face. Yiyang has already passed through his defense!

“Damn it!” Sitting on the bench, Paul gritted his teeth. In the first quarter, the game was restricted to no point. Everyone thought Paul played very easily. But only he knows how hard it is to limit that guy! Paul almost tried his best to limit Yiyang so well. Willie Green is not Yiyang’s opponent at all!

Yiyang easily broke through to the middle distance position, David West did not dare to leave Nowitzki, but Okafor was stuck by the French. Yiyang didn’t have any obstacles in the middle distance. The No. 1 defender jumped high, intending to make his first shot today!

Yiyang’s soft touch made Stevens watching the game in front of the TV very pleased. Compared with a year ago, Yiyang’s shooting moves are much more professional and formal.

“brush!”

“The emergency stop jumper succeeded. This is Yiyi’s first shot in this game and also the first time he scored. It seems that without Chris Paul, the Hornets’ restrictions on Yi seem to be loose in an instant.” Kenny Smith smiled and shook his head, wondering what Chris Paul would feel at this time?

After the Hornets attacked, David West continued his scoring career in the low post. But when the defender changed from Marion at 2.01 meters to Nowitzki at 2.13 meters, West obviously has not yet adapted to the difference.

This time, his turn-over jumper finally didn’t make it to the net, but directly popped out of the box. French center Petro Poroshenko took Okafor’s push and picked off the rebound steadily. As a blue-collar, Petro Poros will never refuse these dirty tasks.

After taking off the rebound Petro only saw Yiyang running frantically to the front court with one hand held high.

So the French didn’t hesitate and started a long pass from the backcourt!

Basketball spans most of the court, but not everyone can be a passing master. Petro’s long pass obviously lacked some accuracy.

Yiyang tried hard to accelerate, then jumped high, and finally received the basketball with a step within the free throw line of the Hornets half court.

Yiyang spotted Barea who cut in in the air. He again made a direct pass in the air and pushed the ball into Jose Barea’s hands.

Behind Barea, the young and energetic Tvor Ariza was biting like a mad dog. As long as Barea, who is only 1.83 meters tall, jumps together, Ariza will make him look good!

However, the white guard Barea is also a very high basketball IQ. Yiyang used a wonderful pass to give him a chance, so why couldn’t he use another wonderful pass to get rid of the annoying Ariza?

Just when Barea received the basketball to go to the basket, the white guard did not raise his hand to the basket, but passed the ball again and returned it to Yiyang after landing.

Yiyang was unmarked in the three-second zone, because almost everyone thought Barea would shoot directly. Yiyang throws the basketball at random just like when playing in a street court, and the basketball is put into the basket obediently.

scored four points in a row. After the start of the second quarter, Yiyang has broken his own scoring shortage. Dallas One is on the right track again.

Yiyang is on the right track, but the Mavericks’ crisis has not been resolved.

The Hornets’ winning streak still has not been forced to stop. To win the game, Yiyang and his teammates must work harder and face more challenges…