Chapter 258 The first half is evenly matched
On the defensive end, Xie Kai did not hesitate to use his physical strength and followed Terry throughout the game. Terry is also very old, and no matter how strong the "Jets" are, they cannot survive the old age.
But Terry is not only great at playing basketball, he is even more powerful at talking trash.
"Chinese boy, have you taken stimulants?" Terry suddenly said.
Xie Kai didn't want to be disturbed by his trash talk, but he still thought about it subconsciously. But just like that, Terry ran out of space.
Kidd is a master of passing, and he keenly caught this opportunity and passed the ball. Terry received the ball and made a jump shot - even!
The two sides fought to a 2:2 draw!
"Mark, what did Jason and Kane say just now?" Groom Albert asked.
Mark Jackson shook his head and said: "I don't know about this. Jason, this guy, can talk trash better than Michael and Reggie. I think only KG in the current game can compare with him. His vocabulary
The capacity is far greater than that of a professor, and I don’t know how this guy’s brain grew.”
After the tie was tied at 2:2, the two teams entered a "blackout period" that lasted 2 minutes and 32 seconds, with neither side's score increasing at all.
On the Mavericks' side, Arthur's "death entanglement" in the opening game made it difficult for Nowitzki to catch the ball easily. Since Terry made the shot, he was held tightly by Xie Kai and almost couldn't hold him.
The Grizzlies' offense was also not smooth. With Randolph away, the ball went more into the hands of Gay on the wing, but he was severely restricted by the opponent and could not find his touch for a while.
"This looks like it will be a protracted battle!" Groom Albert laughed.
Mark Jackson said: "Let's see if one of the teams suddenly changes the situation during the rotation."
Conley dribbled the ball over and organized the offense at the top of the arc.
The little sister-in-law came up to cover, and the two of them cooperated, and the ball came into his hands.
Xiaojiasao provided support from the top of the arc, and Xie Kai and others moved without the ball.
The players on the Mavericks are all older, but they have a lot of defensive experience. Although they are not very oppressive, they rarely lose their position. Tyson Chandler, as the core of interior defense, holds the sky with one pillar and firmly guards the basket.
The little sister-in-law didn't have a chance to pass the ball. In desperation, she broke through with the ball and faced the boxing champion - but was blocked head-on!
Terry got the ball and passed it to Kidd for a counterattack!
The Mavericks' counterattack speed is not particularly fast, they rely on experience and awareness.
When Kidd partnered with Martin and Jefferson in the Nets, he was a master of pushing and counterattacking. After so many years, his legs and feet are no longer very fast, but his skills are still there. He can pass the ball without looking at people.
It was given to Caron Butler who followed up, and the latter scored the ball!
"Great shot! So beautiful, this offense!" Marv Albert exclaimed.
Mark Jackson also nodded: "Jason is indeed a historical point guard. The ball was passed so comfortably. Tyson's block in front was also quite exciting."
The Mavericks fans at the scene cheered like a mountain and a tsunami, making the atmosphere at the scene lively in an instant.
Conley slowly dribbled the ball across half court amidst the screams of the away fans. He is a very stable defender, has good emotional control, and rarely gets distracted when playing. His temperament is very suitable for this gray team that attacks in a half-court position.
Bears.
Conley and Xiaojiasao cooperated again. Xiaojiasao responded from the top of the arc and suddenly found Xie Kai who cut out from the right wing.
Xie Kai caught the ball and feinted, shaking Terry, took a step laterally, and confidently shot a 3-pointer...
The referee's "3" gesture had already been made. The ball was spinning in the air and, under the watchful eyes of the fans, it hit the frame!
"Yeeeees! 3-pointer hit, Kane's 3-pointer helped Memphis take the lead!" Marv Albert exclaimed.
Mark Jackson also lamented: "Kane's psychological quality is really good. He was able to shoot the ball so confidently and decisively when the away opponent was gaining momentum. He is really confident in his shooting!"
The Grizzlies took a 1-point lead at 5:4.
The game continues.
Here Terry used the screen to shoot a jump shot - it was interfered by Xie Kai, no!
Sister-in-law's backcourt rebound was still very stable, so she protected it and handed it over to Conley to advance.
Here, Conley's jump shot after taking advantage of the screen was not available, and the backcourt rebound was obtained by the boxing champion.
On the Mavericks side, King Nowda finally got a good opportunity. He used his steps to cause a foul on Arthur's hand and was about to go to the free throw line.
King Nuotian made one of two free throws, and the two sides were still tied.
In the first quarter of the game, the two teams were inseparable, and their offensive efficiency was not high. At the end of the first quarter, the rotation lineups of both sides continued to come up.
"Memphis' second team was defeated by Atlanta in the last game. I don't know if they can get back on track in this game!" Marv Albert laughed.
Mark Jackson said: "Without Jamal in Dallas, it shouldn't be as good as last time. The problem in Memphis now is that the second team does not have a stable scoring point. They want Tony to lead the team, but he is a defensive champion, not a scorer.
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At the end of the first quarter, the second lineups of both teams did not open up, and they fought frequently. At the end of the first quarter, the two sides were tied at 22.
At the beginning of the second quarter, the Mavericks' "hacker" Sean Marion and Xie Kai's opponent in the World Championships, Puerto Rico's starting guard Barea, began to show their strength and scored consecutively.
Fortunately, for the Grizzlies, the defensive champion Tony Allen was extremely efficient. He continuously attacked the basket and succeeded. The score between the two sides still did not open up and remained evenly matched.
When the main players of both sides returned, the score was still not open, with the Mavericks playing at home only leading by 2 points.
The offensive efficiency of both sides was not high today. After the return of the main players of both sides, the two teams were still a little constipated on the offensive end. The Mavericks' King Noah was entangled by Arthur and spent a lot of energy in order to catch the ball, and the offensive success rate was not high; Terry was
Thanks to Kai Guang, there are few opportunities to show off.
On the Grizzlies side, when Black Bear Randolph was not playing, and with average touch on the outside, Chandler was in charge of killing the opponent inside, and he was not too aggressive. Therefore, both teams scored at the end of the half.
No more than 50.
At the end of halftime, the Mavericks, playing at home, led the Grizzlies by 1 point, 47:46.
Xie Kai scored 8 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block at halftime.
"Mark, the two teams were evenly matched in the first half! The rotation was the same, too. What do you think of the second half?" Marv Albert asked with a smile.
Mark Jackson said: "In the second half, if one of the two teams suddenly finds the outside touch or there is an imbalance in the performance of the rotation lineup, the situation of the game will become clear!"
"Which team are you more optimistic about?" Marv Albert continued to ask.
Chapter completed!