Chapter 679: : [The Terrible Nowitzki]

  Although Dirk Nowitzki is one year older this season, and looking at the data alone, he has fallen behind last season.
  Regular season, Nowitzki only got 22.8 points. This is his rare low-scoring season.
  And, this also caused him not to enter the best first team.
  Of course, the hard heaven master did not enter.
  This year's first team is Li Zhen, Kobe, James, Durant, Yao Xuan.
  However, this did not affect Mark Cuban's generous four-year contract extension of 80 million US dollars in the summer of 2010.
  After Li Zhen carefully watched the Mavericks' video highlights at Kobe's home, he went home and saw Nowitzki's personal highlights.
  Li Zhen deeply realizes...the data is so illusion. Nowitzki's failure to make the first team this year is simply an unjust case in June.
  Germans have improved again. Just like Kobe's essential sublimation in the first round of the playoffs.
  The difference is that Nowitzki’s progress began last summer.
  Germans seem to be born with the ability to rejuvenate, perhaps due to diet or ethnicity. If you are well versed in world football, you will find that if an Italian football player or English football player reaches the age of 30, they may enter a period of decline. But age seems to have no restriction on Germans.
  This year is the 33-year-old Dirk Nowitzki. Among the players his age, except for Kobe, who can still live forever. Mr. McGrady, who is a year younger than him, has no one in the NBA, and plans to go to the ba to play basketball with feelings. Paul Pierce, who is one year older than him, has not even entered the All-NBA team this season, and he is exhausted.
  In a sense, Nowitzki can even say that it has only reached its true peak since this season. In this season's regular season, the Mavericks played 55 wins and 18 losses in the games he played; in the games he did not play, the Mavericks won 2 7 losses.
  The Mavericks, who have the deepest lineup in the league, will not play at all after leaving him.
  So where is Novas really strong in the basic season?
  In addition to his career shooting percentage this season, he has also become a completely different player from before. He far surpassed Nowitzki, who led the team to lead the regular season and played six games with the Heat.
  The German chariot at the beginning of the new century made 5 three-pointers per game, ran wildly, broke through the basket and made a layup. In 2006, he used a mid-range ball to break free throws and beat the Spurs to the utmost. But now? He is an authentic man with a long back.
  The closest model to his current style of play is probably Larry Bird who was still playing power forward in the early 1980s.
  In the series where the Mavericks smashed the Nuggets, Nowitzki connected the entire team in series, and he even liberated point guard Jason Kidd.
Half of Terry and Barea’s breakthrough was a chance created by a high pick-and-roll with Dirk. The big man could only be held at the three-point line by Dirk. He watched the breakthrough and didn’t dare to make up the defense; the Mavericks played three-pointers. , Dirk was double-teamed in the low post, and passed back to Kidd, who sent it out again.
  When Nowitzki is not on the court, the Mavericks’ offense is left with "Kidd painstakingly and Terry throws." But when the German tank came back, the Mavericks immediately rejuvenated. Nowitzki scored in singles, Nowitzki turned back to attract double-teaming and passed back Kidd, then moved to the right-wing Terry for a three-pointer; Nowitzki escorted Barea to a layup with a high pick and roll.
   And when the opponent stopped double-teaming Dirk, he watched him singles. He also easily scored 48 points on the night when Li Zhenang scored 83.
   "This is the biggest difference Dirk is now: he is no longer a shooter/scorer, he is an axis."
  Li Zhen said to the players on the plane to Dallas.
  Especially Eddie Griffin, Blake Griffin, Jordan and others.
  Their tasks in this series are extremely heavy.
  80% of the Mavericks' current tactics start with Nowitzki's high pick-and-roll or back-to-the-ball. Kidd has mutated in nature. He has moved from a traditional point guard to a basket-lifting task. He was responsible for taking Nowitzki's plate of German ham and other shooters as condiments and mixing dishes.
And the most frightening thing about the German tank is that his back is certainly not like the sharks of the year. Once he catches the ball from his left waist low, he will inevitably be a dunk when he rolls over; but he has many points where he can catch the ball with his back. A restricted area line. So the Mavericks can catch the ball to him without limit, and he can start the attack.
  Dirknowitzki is becoming a true master of the back body significantly.
  You must know that in the not-too-distant year of 2007, he was caught by the old teacher Nelson and ran away because of his inability to carry his back.
  Now, Nowitzki has also lost weight. His backing skills are not as big as a traditional center.
  He is like a shooting guard at all.
  This superstar who has shooting, pace, and diligent practice seems to have suddenly realized.
  Carlisle set up special tactics for him this season, which made Nowitzki the most terrifying of the season.
Nowitzki is able to shoot long distances, and when he is back, he suddenly withdraws to the face basket, using his signature probing steps and shooting fakes to make three threats. His probing steps and breakthroughs may not be as sharp as Melon, but the mid-range shot threatens. It is far, so his fake moves are extremely powerful; at close range, he can display the signature "Golden Rooster Leaning Back Independently".
"When Nowitzki's back becomes a master, he has completely become the tactical axis and soul of this Mavericks. He can be the starting point for the Mavericks' offense everywhere in the three-point line, high and low positions. He has carried more responsibility and pressure, and this team's dependence on him has reached an unprecedented level."
   "So, our only way to win is to limit Nowitzki!!"
  Li Zhenyan told the coaching staff and the players conclusively.
  The players are aware of this.
  However, restricting Nowitzki is easier said than done.
  The German, who was ridiculed by the media as a soft forward, is actually far tougher than Garnett, the hard man, and he continues to face failures and defeats. The media has not stopped violating him since 2006, and the black eight in 2007 even discredited him, but he never gave up.
  Finally, he evolved into the best self at his 33-year-old age. Under these pressures, Nowitzki is reaching another peak. Ordinary people have experienced nightmares like his 2006 Finals and 2007 VS Warriors series. He has long since collapsed, but he has become more and more courageous. By the age of 33, he has successfully transformed and changed his previous weaknesses. Become an advantage and used to support a team. In the final analysis, this is the strength of character.
  The old generation of superstars have tough characters. They are a generation that has grown up from a melee. Never expect them to give in under pressure.
This is true for Nowitzki, Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Kevin Garnett... Of course, there are exceptions, such as going to ba to continue winning the league's first calf. .
   But overall, it is much stronger than the Mesozoic.
  ……
  The night view of Dallas is beautiful, and the American Airlines Center Arena is brightly lit.
  Li Zhen once became famous in this arena, and was cheered by the audience here, and Mark Cuban, who loves basketball, even promised to give him shares off-market.
  But, tonight, he got boos from the cowboys.
  No one will welcome a team that tries to take away their championship glory.
  Dallas fans have endured for too long. They even shouted out this season: dreams that will be laughed at are more valuable to realize, and the Mavericks will win the championship!
  And they have been gradually taking shape since 2005, and the constantly strengthening player team has also shown the toughest state this season.
   deserves to be the most powerful opponent in the playoffs in the eyes of Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.
Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, Sean Marion, Tyson Chandler, Jason Terry, Michael Finley, Stojakovic and other old-generation stars form the core team of the Mavericks. The mental power to look straight at.
  They are so eager for a championship ring.
  For a moment, Li Zhen even thought, if I join this team in the summer of 2010, winning the championship should be a logical thing.
  Even though there are so many powerful players in the East,...Who would be the enemy of One?
  The New York Knicks with the Big Four? ?
  Li Zhen shook his head.
  It's not that they look down on the Knicks, but their mental power is really weaker than these old guys. Coupled with the skills of Li Zhen and Nowitzki, the Knicks will definitely raise the white flag within six games.
  Even before the game started, Mark Cuban was still chatting with Li Zhen: "Have you ever thought that playing with a group of newcomers is far less fun than playing with a group of old guys."
  "You should have joined Dallas in the first place. I can also give your dad shares. Moreover, here, there are no paparazzi taking pictures of your whereabouts, and no one will take your son away to develop a conference."
  Mark Cuban is as upright as ever.
  Li Zhen rolled his eyes.
  Mark Cuban actually made a mistake, playing with the old man saves worry and effort. It's like finding an experienced partner. As soon as you slap your butt, she knows what position to change.
  But, who doesn’t like being younger. Although immature, but fragrant!
  The young Clippers played well tonight.
  Blake Griffin played with Nowitzki in the first quarter.
  In a sense, it is more like a mirror reflection.
   Lee really hopes that Griffin can become a player like Nowitzki, or a player with the same offensive qualities as Nowitzki. Because Griffin has the ability to pass the ball, has the ability to hold the ball, and has better athletic ability.
  However, his handling of details is still too immature.
  The threat of mid-to-long range shooting can't be compared with Nowitzki.
  So, in the second quarter, the gap appeared.
  Then, the Clippers replaced the combination of Eddie Griffin and Milicic to block Nowitzki.
   Eddie Griffin's defensive mobility is very good, and Milicic from Europe can always make some beautiful predictions.
  But Nowitzki is too strong.
Griffin's stature is not as tall as Nowitzki, his real height is only about 205, half a head shorter than full-size power forward Nowitzki, and his strength is not dominant.
  So, Nowitzki carried out a lot of efficient activities in the middle and long distance.
  The Clippers cannot stop this.
  Although under the leadership of Li Zhen, the Clippers performed well on the offensive end, Paul George, Gordon Hayward, Mario Chamos, including Otero and other forwards have excellent performances.
  However, the Clippers insisted until the fourth quarter with 5 minutes left.
  At this time, the veterans of the Mavericks played a role in stabilizing the military.
   First, Jason Kidd, who silenced the audience, escaped from the bottom corner of the left three-point line to complete the shot. A three-pointer gave the Mavericks a 6-point lead.
   Then Nowitzki succeeded in succession with Golden Rooster to offset Li Zhen's offensive impact.
   led the Mavericks to fix the difference with amazing tenacity.
  Until the moment the game whistle sounds.
  99:95.
  The Mavericks at home won the first city.
  American Airlines Center arena cheered at the moment the whistle sounded, and the long-repressed emotions burst out completely.
   Nowitzki, who scored 37 points, 11 assists and 9 rebounds, even roared: the soft heavenly master paid tribute to the hard heavenly master.
   Defeating the Clippers is an indicator of Dallas.
  Li Zhen is too strong, he completely dominated the game in the first series.
  If you can beat him, it means gaining an overwhelming advantage in the West, and you have the confidence to wrestle with the top four teams in the East!
  Mark Cuban said excitedly after the game: "I hope this is a good start."
"The Bruce who scored 38 points, 12 assists and 6 rebounds in the game is awe-inspiring. I believe they have also played to the extreme. In such a game, they can beat them cleanly in a frontal combat situation. It is against me. It’s the proudest thing."
  Mark Cuban has always respected Li Zhen, and has always claimed that Li Zhen is the first person in the league. This started when LeBron James was still choosing his son that day.
  So, Li Zhen can fully understand his excitement.
  However, he doesn't think the Mavericks will celebrate their victory by winning a game.
  Although, the Clippers did their best in this game.
   But there is one thing, Li Zhen knows better than anyone.
  That is the Clippers are very young.
  Young means unlimited possibilities.
  Maybe it will improve in the next game.
  Compared to the Mavericks players who have already played to the extreme, the Clippers have more room for improvement.
  So, when he was interviewed by reporters, he still maintained an optimistic mood. He told reporters: "We will get better and better. We have no reason to stop here."
  "I believe that the young people behind me are very ambitious men. They should have greater desires than the Mavericks."
  Li Zhen said with a smile.
   Then, he walked into the locker room and he encouraged his teammates: "You have performed very well, I believe you can perform better. Moreover, we will definitely find opportunities to restrain the Mavericks."
   "You are the sun at eight or nine o'clock in the morning, and they will die in this long game!"
  Li Zhen gave every teammate a high-five.
  Then, his cell phone rang.
  It was actually Nate Robinson, a former teammate who hadn't contacted for a long time.
small potato?
Is there a problem?
  Li Zhen hesitated, he pressed the answer button.
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