Compared with the first game of the Western Conference Finals, both sides of this game played very smoothly in the first quarter, especially the bayonet point. Unlike the previous game, the game went into a rage mode from the beginning.

Everyone speculates that it may be because there is no Carmelo Anthony in this game, so the bayonet shot is more stable.

But in fact, this is not the case. Jiang Hao did not deliberately change his playing style, and the reason why he did not enter the rampage mode as soon as he came up was just because his teammates had a better position.

After all, for Jiang Hao, winning the game is the most important thing, and he will not sacrifice the team for personal data.

This is widely recognized this season.

Although the so-called Bayonet is young and frivolous, his youthful frivolity is often accomplished without sacrificing the team.

The first climax of this game actually didn't happen until 4 minutes and 25 seconds into the second quarter.

Because from this moment on, the Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard suddenly entered berserk mode.

He scored 9 points alone in just a few offensive possessions and helped the Portland Trail Blazers take an 11-point lead.

Frankly speaking, for the Dallas Mavericks, this is the first time they have fallen behind so much in the second quarter in this playoffs.

In the previous semifinals against the Golden State Warriors, they trailed by 15 points at the end of the first quarter, but they quickly evened the difference at the beginning of the second quarter.

Therefore, a situation like tonight's is indeed the first time in this playoffs.

The atmosphere in the entire American Airlines Center Arena was a little quiet at this time.

Rick Carlisle also requested a timeout at this time.

The team's defense inexplicably had problems, which allowed Damian Lillard to seize the opportunity and score consecutively.

"DeAndre, be tough. We don't need to be as kind to our guests as the protagonist. You are the strongest defender. No one else should be allowed to exist in your territory."

During the timeout, Jiang Hao patted DeAndre Jordan on the shoulder. Damian Lillard just completed several breakthroughs. To be honest, in Jiang Hao's view, it was obviously caused by DeAndre Jordan's hesitation on the defensive end just now.

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After returning from the timeout, Rick Carlisle made personnel adjustments, with Dirk Nowitzki replacing Harris Barnes and Trevor Ariza replacing Luka Doncic.

The Dallas Mavericks' lineup looks more focused on defense.

But what no one expected was that when the game continued, the Dallas Mavericks seemed to have a defensive-oriented lineup but opened up the situation on the offensive end.

That's right.

The bayonet finally began to exert force at this point.

Bayonet chose the same method as Damian Lillard, which was to break through.

Since you, Damian Lillard, can break through, then my bayonet is not a vegetarian.

Because the Portland Trail Blazers' inside strength is not very high, this gives the Bayonet the confidence to go all out to break through.

Collins, who had a conflict with the bayonet in the previous game, did not dare to make excessive defensive moves against the bayonet at this time.

Because from the Portland Trail Blazers' point of view, without Carmelo Anthony in this game, they have a chance to win.

If someone is sent off at this time, it is a typical example of giving you a chance but not using it.

What's more, Collins is not the kind of insider with strong defensive ability.

Therefore, if the breakthrough of the bayonet allows him to successfully charge, it is basically unstoppable.

Therefore, in just 3 minutes, Bayonet led the Dallas Mavericks to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 13:2, directly equalizing the difference.

The Blazers head coach also made new tactical instructions at this time.

That is the desperate blockade bayonet.

In other words, Bayonet's breakthrough seemed hopeless. As soon as he held the ball, more than two Blazers defenders would immediately appear next to him.

Of course Stotts wanted to send many people to defend the bayonet at this time.

Because Carmelo Anthony is no longer available in this game, the Dallas Mavericks stabbed a top scorer and blocked the bayonet, which is not a risky tactic.

Of course, he can also resist against the bayonet.

The so-called true superstar cannot be completely restricted, especially a superstar with extremely strong offensive capabilities like Bayonet.

When Bayonet himself was blocked, he gritted his teeth and was ready to go all out, because he knew very well how important it was for the team to break through the blockade.

But just when the bayonet was about to go all out, Rick Carlisle reacted. It seemed that he did not want the bayonet to go all out at this time.

So, a timeout, and Luka Doncic and Harris-Barnes are back on the court.

At the same time, DeAndre Jordan and Dirk Nowitzki were replaced together.

No one expected that Rick Carlisle made a very bold tactical adjustment in this situation.

That is to change to a smaller lineup.

“Is this the Dallas Mavericks version of the Dead Five?”

Many people were surprised.

It is indeed unexpected for Rick Carlisle to put on such a lineup at this time.

But what I have to say is that once this lineup is released, it will be enough to give the Portland Trail Blazers a drink.

Moreover, one thing that must be admitted is that this lineup can liberate the bayonet. Although it is not that kind of all-round liberation, it will not be like just now.

After all, Luka Doncic's presence on the court can share the ball-holding pressure of the Bayonet.

"Luca, speed up"

Jiang Hao understood Rick Carlisle's intentions and the essence of this lineup, so he immediately gave instructions to Luka Doncic.

To be honest, they have used this lineup before in the regular season, and the results were pretty good.

Luka Doncic nodded. As a talented new star and a point guard, his ability to read the game is of course nothing to say.

When the game started, the Dallas Mavericks suddenly sped up, and people discovered that the Dallas Mavericks' style of play at this moment was somewhat similar to that of the Houston Rockets.

That is the ultimate pursuit of rhythm.

After Luka Doncic advances to the frontcourt with the ball, the first thing to do is to shoot. If there is no good opportunity, then pass the ball immediately.

The bayonet completely became the engine of the second attack. He no longer forced a breakthrough, but pretended to break through to attract the defense, and then made another breakthrough to score the ball.

In this case, the ability of Trevor Ariza, a top 3D player, has been explored.

In just two minutes, Trevor Ariza hit 3 three-pointers.
Chapter completed!