Chapter 688: [Hidden trouble, difficult starter]

Nowitzki's leader showed great value. He pulled Terry out of the three-point line and received a return pass. Tony Allen made a three-pointer on the right side.
This is his 13th point in the final quarter, 128 to 126.
Yang Rui didn't dare to relax his defense at the last moment, and allowed Curry to rest off the court, still unguarded. He did not call a timeout to allow players to adjust freely on the court, and Paul would control the rhythm.
The Clippers became very quiet at home. The home fans held their breath. The staff no longer shouted slogans, worrying that the noise would affect the players on the court.
The players all pulled away, Paul Paul held the ball in the middle and pressed Terry.
In the last 5 seconds, Paul started with the ball, the crotch dribble turned to the left suddenly, Terry was not shaken, and the retreat formed interference in front of him. Paul pulled the ball in the bull's corner and stepped back to the middle, making a jumper shot.
Paul's control and judgment are no problem, but he is not a top scoring ability as a short guard. He dodged the block and the ball came out of the frame. Marion grabbed a rebound in the backcourt.
The Mavericks called for a timeout, Carlisle arranged tactics, prepared to play the success rate, time is running out, each ball may determine the final victory.
Carlisle pays more attention to defense, although Gasol Jr.'s appearance will make the team attack better, Carlisle did not send him, but arranged small ball tactics, Nowitzki center, Prince, Marion striker, outside Kidd , Terry.
Yang Rui sent Griffin to play center, Guy No. 4 was outside, Korver, Tony Allen and Paul.
At this time, playing small to protect the rebound is not good enough, but Yang Rui did not dare to use small Jordan to strengthen the defense, because his free throws are too bad, if the opponent immediately uses the "shark tactic" after grabbing the rebound, Yang Rui can be angry.
Although Griffin was almost defensive as a center, he protected the backcourt and was more likely to be fouled into the free throw. He also attacked well and the Clippers made it easier to score on the next attack.
The game continued and the Clippers were staring. At this time, the Mavericks could not be allowed to make a three-pointer, and the defense speed must be fast. After a few passes, Kidd gave the ball to Terry, who could not get rid of the pick-and-roll with Nowitzki.
The Clippers defense came into play, Guy changed to keep up with Terry, and Tony Allen caught Novisky.
Seeing for 24 seconds, Nowitzki caught the ball on the right and turned to face Tony Allen at a distance from the rim.
Tony Allen made good use of home advantage, knowing that the referee would not easily foul in this critical round, close to find confrontation, small movements in his hand disrupted the rhythm of Nowitzki, the ball missed.
Griffin grabbed a rebound in the backcourt and passed it to Paul, who was applauded.
Paul controlled the ball pressure time and delayed the ball from the three-point line. The most important thing at this time was not to make mistakes. Even if he didn't run out of shots in 24 seconds, he led by 2 points and the pressure was also on the opponent's side.
In the last five seconds, Paul greeted Griffin to cover, and left the ball to get rid of Terry, attracting Nowitzki to change the defense and divide the ball to the middle.
Griffin took the ball and rushed to the basket to prepare for a three-step dunk. Terry was experienced and hugged Griffin with all his strength.
The Mavericks have fouled four times in a single quarter. In the last two minutes, they couldn't foul the unballer. Terry couldn't prevent Griffin from attacking but could send him a free throw.
Griffin's weak psychological quality showed his weakness. At the critical moment, he missed two free throws and the rebound was grabbed by Marion.
Barkley sighed: "Griffin hit these two goals, the Clippers may lock the victory, he had two regular-season missed two free throws in the regular season, when he was most needed to score ."
Kenny Smith said: "After all, he is a rookie, even the best rookie, there are times when he is soft."
With only 21.2 seconds left, Carlisle also called a timeout to arrange tactics and replaced Marion with Gasol Jr., adding a counterpoint offensive point.
As long as the ball misses the shot, the Mavericks must use foul tactics, the Clippers players must be in rhythm, and Gasol Jr. does not have to worry about being counterattacked by his opponent.
A good coach needs to count every detail and use these details to create opportunities. Carlisle also has the strength to win the best coach award.
After the timeout, the Mavericks quickly completed an attack.
Nowitzki and Gasol Jr. double screened in the middle. Terry, who helped the counter-run, received a pass from Kidd. The two went to the middle and blocked both Griffin and Paul.
This cooperation was actually the "elevator door pick-and-roll" invented by Yang Rui during the Raptors. In the Lakers, Yang Rui rarely used this kind of pick-and-roll. It was easy for the referee to cover the foul.
The key first attack, the Mavericks score behind, if the referee blows the cover foul will directly determine the outcome, there will be a lot of controversy after the game, so he hesitated, did not play.
Terry half-turned to make a three-pointer shot. The opportunity was very good. The force was a little bigger. The ball was hitting the back edge of the basket and bounced out.
Griffin card grabbed a rebound in the backcourt, just wanted to find Paul, Gasol Jr. fouled, and sent him to the free throw line.
Griffin listened to the cheers of the audience, took a deep breath to adjust the rhythm, hit the first penalty, the second penalty missed the basket again, the rebound was grabbed by Gasol Jr. 129 to 126.
Yang Ruixin also mentioned his throat. The Mavericks still have the opportunity to tie the score. The Clippers did not play well in the last quarter. If they enter overtime, the pressure on young players will be greater and the consequences will be unimaginable.
Griffin's performance disappointed him. As long as he scored one more penalty, the Clippers won.
In Yang Rui's previous life, Griffin disappointed the Clippers fans every year. Usually he killed the Quartet in the regular season, and he was stunned in the playoffs. Offensively, he is generally efficient in the low post, and occasionally shoots two at mid-range distance to never shoot dead.
What's more terrible is that Griffin's playoff pattern injury in the previous life, the injury place is different every time~EbookFREE.me~ Yang Rui can only pray that he is reliable, and don't be as unlucky as the previous life.
Substitution when the Mavericks died. Stojakovic replaced Prince.
The players pulled away, Nowitzki screened Terry, Guy changed defense quickly, he had no chance to shoot, and scored a 50-degree Peja on the right.
Carlisle's substitution this time was to perform a critical blow. Peja greeted Korver with a height advantage and missed the basket under interference. Griffin grabbed the rebound again and was sent by Marion. Get on the free throw line.
The Mavericks have really achieved every goal, they have the opportunity to overtake, but unfortunately some luck. This time Griffin finally found the feeling and made two free throws.
Kidd missed a three-pointer, rebound was grabbed by Guy, the Mavericks gave up the foul, the final score was 131 to 126, the Clippers made a difficult start.
At the press conference after the game, many reporters interviewed Yang Rui and asked him to evaluate the game.
Yang Rui rarely made a low profile. "I am very happy to win the first game. I will ask the players to concentrate on each game and strive to advance to the finals."
Yang Rui didn't dare to say the crazy words that would definitely eliminate the Mavericks.
In this game, the Clippers two defenders played their highest level, Paul 35 points, 4 rebounds and 16 assists, Curry 30 points and 4 assists, but the Clippers still difficult to win, the inside is in the disadvantage.
Griffin made 8 of 17 shots, 1 of 3 three-pointers, 5 of 10 free throws, 21 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists, in addition to him, other people have average data. Guy only scored 11 points, and the defense was a bit ugly.
The Mavericks' frontcourt lineup is stronger than the Clippers. Nowitzki's regular season and Griffin are half a catty, entering the playoffs has become an advantage position. Others are defensive and offensive. The victory is not chaotic.
The Clippers passion is not stable enough, which is a hidden danger.