readytorunbook Chapter 199: Moment of Crisis
Chapter 199: Moment of Crisis
Chapter 199: Moment of Crisis
2 Chapter [-] Time of Crisis
Game [-] came on schedule in the evening, with players from both teams gathered in the target center and practicing in their respective halves.
In this game, the news media still chose to put their treasure on the experienced Dallas Mavericks, thinking that the Dallas Mavericks with playoff experience will grab tonight's victory.
The playoffs are no longer the regular season, and any variables here will be suppressed to the lowest probability. It is basically impossible for an upset weak team to advance. If there is, it must be that the team is not strong enough to really win the championship. Championship trophy.
In this year's Western Conference playoffs, although the records of the eight teams are not far behind, their strengths are distinct.
The ESPN columnist also released an analysis specifically, classifying the eight teams in the West, delineating the first echelon, the second echelon, etc. Undoubtedly, the rookie Timberwolves who just broke into the playoffs this season are the least. As for the team that is valued, it can be said that in the general perception of the United States, the Timberwolves are the role of soy sauce in the playoffs, and they are basically experienced babies in the first round.
The Timberwolves also lack reliable scorers and inside attackers. According to experts who rely on data, the lack of these two types of players in the Timberwolves will be their fatal injury in the playoffs.
In the final analysis, in their eyes, Li Shihao, Marc Gasol and others have not yet grown to the benchmark of superstars, and the basis for judging is that they have not yet proved themselves on the playoffs stage.
Li Shihao and Le Fu understand this. While they feel helpless, they also arouse their inner competitiveness. Since others have questioned them and looked at them with colored glasses, then they must use their own strength To smash these speeches, this is also the way they must go.
The rules of this alliance are like this. If a newcomer wants to be promoted, he must use his own strength to step over his predecessors and reach the top.
As the saying goes, one will succeed and ten thousand will die!
In this game, regardless of the many opinions of the outside world, in Minnesota, the Timberwolves fans are absolutely loyal to their home team. They love this team. This team is composed of a group of young and energetic lads. .
After the start of the playoffs, they watched the team with their hopes fly to Dallas to fight on the opponent's stage and compete for an unknown victory there, but they could only wait for their news in distant Minnesota.
Now, the Timberwolves boys have returned to the home court. For Minnesota fans, it can be said to be joyful news. They returned to the home court with a 1-1 tie. They will play three consecutive games at home. For fans, there is nothing more exciting than this.
As long as the Timberwolves win two of these three home games, they will not be far from advancing. If they win three games, then the Timberwolves will directly advance to the second round at home, which will undoubtedly be even more exciting!
However, Timberwolves fans are very sensible. They understand that the Dallas Mavericks were able to reach the top two positions in the Western Conference when their record broke out this year.
The minds of the fans are very simple. If you don’t want to beat the mighty Dallas Mavericks 4-1, 4-2 or even 4-3 defeating the Dallas Mavericks is a very surprising result. From Garnett's age to the present, the degree to which they love the team can be said to have been engraved in their bones.
They expect the team to rise, and expect the team to win the first championship in team history under the leadership of a new leader and open a new chapter in history.
The same is true for the Dallas Mavericks, they are also eager to make a breakthrough in the playoffs!
Team leader Nowitzki has won the regular season MVP and entered the finals. For him, the only difference is the final championship ring, and the veteran Jason Kidd is even more so. At his peak, even if he led the weak The Nets made it to the finals twice, but they were not selected as the MVP of the regular season because of their lack of personal data. Now he has let go of all his burdens and is focused on pursuing the final championship ring. He hopes to win a championship ring at the end of his career. Championship ring, to draw a successful conclusion to his career.
Both teams want to win the final victory of this round of the series, and neither of them will give up easily!
Mavericks head coach Carlisle stared at his disciples before the start of the game. This famous coach who resembled Jim Carrey had a low tone and did not make any mobilization speeches. He looked at these disciples for a long time and only said In a word.
"Remember what you want, and you will be able to defeat all enemies!"
Hearing this, the eyes of many players of the Mavericks were on fire.
Carlisle is indeed an excellent coach, and his ability to train the Mavericks is indeed outstanding. He understands what the players under his hands want deepest in their hearts, and he reasonably stimulates them. Let this desire, this desire The longing turned into the motivation to forge ahead!
In the beginning, the Dallas people beat the Timberwolves back with super attack momentum.
Jason Kidd once again announced his strong recovery with his own strength. Not only did he hit a long shot from outside the three-point line in the opening game, but he also sent out second pass assists. With Nowitzki and Jason Terry scoring, the Timberwolves The internal and external defenses are not enough in front of the Mavericks' trident.The worst situation came before the game. Nowitzki showed his touch from the very beginning. Under Jason Kidd's go-between, he not only was in a brave state, scored eight points with sudden shots, but also led his teammates to let the Mavericks. The situation suddenly took advantage.
"I'm afraid this game will be very difficult!" Li Shihao suddenly had this thought in his mind. The situation in front of him made him not have any optimistic thoughts. The time to really test them has come.
The Timberwolves were beaten 18:8 by the Dallas Mavericks in the first quarter. Although Li Shihao reorganized the offense alone at the last moment and led the Timberwolves to a 5:0 offensive climax, they fell behind by 5 points , The two teams maintained this score gap and entered the second quarter.
"Bruce, play tougher. You are the leader of the team. Now is the time for you to stand up!" Head coach Frank Vogel looked at Li Shihao with a serious face. The Timberwolves really reached a critical moment. Let's see if Li Shihao can turn the tide.
At the critical moment of G3, the significance is second only to the Tianwangshan battle in the fifth game. Frank Vogel, as the team's head coach, understands that at this time, the Timberwolves must be stable, and someone must stand up to carry the team forward. Li Shihao That's the best one!
(End of this chapter)