The entire American Airlines Center Arena was completely boiling at this moment. For everyone, the name Dirk Nowitzki means a lot of meaning.

Indeed, from now on, the leader of the Dallas Mavericks team is Bayonet, but everyone must be clear that Dirk Nowitzki is the spiritual leader of this team.

"Without a doubt, just like what Tim Duncan means to the San Antonio Spurs, even though this is his last season, Dirk Nowitzki is still a totem for many Dallas Mavericks fans."

"So, I agree with Charles Barkley, in this case, when Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle puts Dirk Nowitzki on the court, that means Dirk Nowitzki must

It will be an important part of the strategy.”

Kenny Smith laughed. Compared to the new generation players like Bayonet, Kenny Smith actually knows the playing style of old generation players like Dirk Nowitzki better.

The second quarter of the game begins.

The first to attack was the Golden State Warriors. After the Warriors' backup point guard Cook advanced to the frontcourt with the ball, he immediately handed the ball to DeMarcus Cousins, who was in good form in the first quarter.

He is strictly enforcer Steve Kerr's tactical arrangements.

When DeMarcus Cousins ​​outside the penalty area received Cook's pass, before he could turn around and make a slight adjustment, he was immediately defended by Dirk Nowitzki.

This scene made many people concentrate.

This scene is definitely a classic, a head-to-head confrontation between two generations of NBA star insiders.

From a height perspective, there is not much difference between the two. From a physical perspective, DeMarcus Cousins ​​is better, but from a wingspan perspective, Dirk Nowitzki has a slight advantage.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​had a solemn expression on his face. This semifinal was a proving game for him personally, and he knew this very well.

Thinking about the worst, even if he cannot win the championship with the Golden State Warriors, if he performs well personally, it will at least be very helpful for him to seek a new contract this summer.

So, in this case, he actually has to perform well.

However, at this time, he knew very well that Dirk Nowitzki was not an easy guy to deal with. Although Dirk Nowitzki was old, he seemed energetic and had rich game experience.

He can use his excellent low-post skills to deal with DeAndre Jordan, but this trick may not necessarily work on Dirk Nowitzki.

In this case, when he faced Dirk Nowitzki's defense, he immediately chose the smartest way to play, which was to hold the ball and lean on Dirk Nowitzki's body for the first time.

His excellent physical confrontation forced Dirk Nowitzki to lose his defensive position.

Frankly speaking, the offensive choice made by DeMarcus Cousins ​​at this moment is the smartest and most powerful no matter how you look at it.

However, Dirk Nowitzki is really experienced. He had already understood DeMarcus Cousins' thoughts a second ago. Therefore, at the moment Dirk Nowitzki made a decision that relied only on his body,

, he immediately took the lead and chose to retreat.

I have to admit that the old king’s reaction and experience are really impeccable.

For DeMarcus Cousins, when his offensive options are seen through, he can only choose to pass the ball, because if he continues to be obsessed with holding the ball, he will only waste offensive time.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​quickly took a step back with his whole body and threw the basketball to the right side of the top of the arc, because Klay Thompson was standing in this position and it was still open.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​thinks this is an opportunity, and Klay Thompson should be able to score an open three-pointer.

However, what DeMarcus Cousins ​​did not expect was that his idea would once again be understood.

Of course, this time it wasn't Dirk Nowitzki, but the bayonet.

In a very beautiful steal, the bayonet suddenly appeared in the middle of DeMarcus Cousins ​​and Klay Thompson's positions. With DeMarcus Cousins' somewhat stunned expression, he mercilessly grabbed the basketball.

Quick counterattack!

This was obviously a pre-judged steal.

After grabbing the basketball, the bayonet suddenly started on the spot, increasing its speed to the extreme at this moment, and then, with everyone's attention, like a bolt of lightning, it quickly rushed forward.

For the players of the Golden State Warriors, there is only one idiom in their minds right now, and that is beyond reach.

Bang!

The bayonet that quickly came to the frontcourt jumped up under the basket, and a wild dunk full of violent aesthetics ignited the enthusiasm of the home fans.

YES!

Charles Barkley showed an incredible expression. He was not amazed by Bayonet's violent dunk. On the contrary, he was more appreciative of Bayonet's very beautiful pre-judged steal just now.

"What I didn't say, Bayonet has a complete understanding of DeMarcus Cousins' thoughts."

The Warriors' offense, this time, Cook didn't hand the ball to DeMarcus Cousins ​​immediately. It's not that he doesn't trust DeMarcus Cousins, it's actually DeMarcus Cousins.

Once the position was too bad, Dirk Nowitzki was so cunning that he directly blocked the space for DeMarcus Cousins ​​to catch the ball.

Facing Luka Doncic's pressing defense, Cook did not panic. Frankly speaking, having been able to play all the way from the Development League, his psychological quality is naturally very good.

Of course, Luka Doncic's defense was not blocked. Although Cook did not panic, he did not dare to take any shots at will.

"Luka, force him, don't give him time to breathe"

Jiang Hao yelled at Luka Doncic, and he planned to increase the pace of the game.

Jiang Hao roared, and Luka Doncic immediately took action, which caused Cook's pressure to hold the ball to rise suddenly.

Therefore, he had to use the cover of his teammates and quickly threw the ball to Draymond Green.

DeAndre Jordan suffered some losses defending DeMarcus Cousins, but he still had an advantage when facing Draymond Green.

After all, Draymond Green is not a player known for his offense.

For Draymond Green, in the past two seasons, he has completely become the core of the Warriors' defense, and his role on the offensive end is declining step by step.

Even his organizational skills, which were pretty good in the past, have declined too much this season.

Therefore, when he received Cook's pass, his first reaction was actually a bit confused.

He didn't know who to pass it to.
Chapter completed!