The jump ball was the same as before, and the left hand was dialed to Curry behind him. Curry took the ball, but it was not Barea who was theoretically facing him, but Stephenson, the second position of the Mavericks, who defended him.
This also almost confirms Zuo Li's guess before the game, that is, Carlisle has indeed prepared a very new thing for Zuo Li.
Although Zuo Li doesn't know how he is confident that Barea can bring himself trouble...
But...it doesn't matter!
Because Zuo Li is not a defender at all tonight!
Fast forward!
Before the Mavericks could react, Zuo Li had already penetrated into the penalty area. At this time, Curry dribbled the ball at the top of the arc and made a pass, but it was just a fake move. , Reaching the inside is a slam dunk!
2-0, Zuo Li took the lead to break the deadlock.
"Beautiful! Wonderful breakthrough. The Maverick obviously didn't expect Zuo Li to be so resolute in his breakthrough, and Zuo Li is even stronger. He didn't give the Maverick more time to react." Director Zhang clapped his hands and said excitedly.
However, although the ball was wonderful, the fans on the scene did not have any fluctuations, after all, it had just started.
However, when retreating, Carlisle frowned, because he found that it was Randolph and Anderson who normally retreated back to the inside, and Zuo Li was not following the back line he imagined, but Mavericks No. 3 Bit, Sean Marion!
"No way..." Carlisle was a little confused. In the past, when the Knicks played a three-high lineup, Zuo Li would appear at the guard position. There was even a single defense against Paul and Kobe. Will there be variables in the evening?
of course!
Tonight's Zuo Li will not play the guard he used to play. His appearance at the guard position in the past means that he will take on the responsibility of organizing the team. Although he often passes the ball inside, but tonight, What Zuo Li is going to do is more direct, that is to use scoring to drive the team!
So which position on the basketball court is more direct than the small forward?
If the inside line is the backbone of the team and the guard is the controller of the team, then the small forward is the spearhead of the team.
Before Michael Jordan redefined the shooting guard, the small forward was the most important scorer a team relied on.
Elgin Baylor, Havlicek, Wilkins, James Worthy, Dr. J, Larry Bird…
The league's third position has never lacked superstars.
In the 21st century, when the four major shooting guards and big centers have come to an end, talents are constantly emerging at the third position. The first-line James, Adu, Anthony, the second-line Pierce, Artest, and the new generation Leonard, Paul George, DeRozan, and various functional third positions, Peja, Kirilenko, Battier, Tony Allen, etc., have made many people call the current league the era of small forwards.
As a small forward, he must not only have super offensive ability, but also need to take into account defense, and must also have certain organizational skills. It is precisely because of this special position and the versatility of the style of play that the role of the small forward is infinitely magnified.
It can be said that which team wants to win the championship now, an excellent third position with suitable ability is indispensable.
For the Mavericks, for example, Marion is a qualified third position and an important supplement for Dirk.
Of course, this is not to say that Battier is not playing well, but that Zuo Li needs a position that the Mavericks can't expect and can play his full strength at the same time.
So when Zuo Li and D'Antoni combined, they would play the third position.
"You have never played the third position, they will never think of it, and your ability can completely complete the task of the third position." D'Antoni said.
Indeed, apart from being too tall, Zuo Li is actually a perfect small forward. He can attack, defend and pass. He has an excellent overall view. Except that long-term dribbling may cause some pressure on his knees, everything else is perfect .
As for the knees, once in a while, it's totally fine!
So after scoring the goal, Zuo Li led the defense against Marion, which made Marion a little confused. Originally, his task was to help Dirk with support, but Zuo Li did not dare to move after such a defense, otherwise What if I take it to Zuo Li!
So the Mavericks hit the iron directly with the first ball, and Zuo Li grabbed the rebound and quickly dribbled the ball to start a counterattack.
"Defend and defend!" Carlisle commanded loudly, but according to the original tactics of the Mavericks, Chandler should be the main defense at this time, and Barea should cooperate, but at this time Marion felt... should he go up to defend? ? ?
After doing this, the Mavericks defended in a panic, and finally when Zuo Li appeared at 45 degrees from the three-point line, Barea was standing in front of him...
Zuo Li continuously dribbled the ball under his crotch, and his teammates also opened up space for him.
Barea opened his hand in front of the left standing, not daring to relax.
In fact, the defense that Carlisle arranged for him is inside. When turning left, he will use his body to help defend.
But now, the sudden change of Zuo Li made Barea a bit at a loss, and this round was made to face Zuo Li directly because of the rotation of the Knicks.
To be honest, he was a little flustered.
However, Zuo Li didn't intend to shake him off. After all, he was a defender, so he still had to be respected.
Then keep going!
Zuo Li suddenly changed direction and accelerated!
Carrying the dynamite pack, he went straight to the basket, Barea obviously couldn't stop it, UU Reading Zuo Li's speed and strength rushed into a humanoid tank, Barea was knocked flying one meter away.
Zuo Li burst to the basket and faced Chandler's defense and forced a layup.
Chandler had no choice but to act.
"Beep~~!"
Although the goal was missed, it caused Chandler's foul.
Stand left to the free throw line.
"Bang!"
The first shot went out of the frame.
"Bang!"
The second free throw bounced off the rim and fell into the rim.
Made two free throws.
Carlisle breathed a sigh of relief, it's okay, it's not unacceptable.
Then, Nowitzki leaned back against Randolph, who was marking him, at a 45-degree angle. Barea passed the ball, and Nowitzki directly bounced the ball.
The golden rooster was independent and threw the ball steadily.
The basketball drew a high arc in the air, and hit the net hollowly with a "swish".
"Hey! Nowitzki seems to have continued the fiery touch of the previous game, and the signature move of the golden rooster can be done with one hand alone!" Director Zhang said.
"Nowitzki's move is really unsolvable. No one can affect his shot. Whether he can get in or not depends entirely on his own personal touch!" Yu Jia echoed.
2-3, the Mavericks seem to be back on track.
However, Zuo Li immediately made three threats and scored a three-pointer above Marion's head, then made a steal halfway, swung his crotch away from the defense and broke through to complete the dunk.
Zuo Li took 6 points before the opening.
This is not over yet, and then Zuo Li made a sudden outside shot and scored 14 points in a row with various offensive methods. After the Mavericks had to double-team, Zuo Li assisted his teammates consecutively. The Knicks started a wave of 20-4 climax.
Zuo Li showed terrifying strength with 16 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists.
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