One Guard

Kendrick Perkins, the defensive center who won the championship with the Celtics in 2008, is a very important signing for the Thunder in the middle of this season. As we all know, the Thunder's interior defense, especially the defense at the fifth position, has been criticized by people. In the past, people can achieve good results as long as they attack the Thunder inside.

But the arrival of Perkins undoubtedly made up for the Thunder's weakness in interior defense. In the series against the Grizzlies, Perkins' defensive ability has been fully reflected. And his joining is also one of the reasons why the Thunder can go so far this year.

Although "chubby" Perkins played very hard, but he was "only" 2.08 meters tall, but he still lost in the scrimmage stage. Chandler swiped the basketball lightly with the advantage of half the palm, and swiped the basketball behind him, and it fell into Yiyang's hands.

"Audience friends, the game has begun!"

With Kenny Smith shouting, all the Mavericks fans cheered. The blue ocean in the stands was churning again, and the temperature of the city of Dallas seemed to have risen a lot in one fell swoop.

Loud noise suddenly poured into Yiyang's ears, but his mind was very calm and clear. Unfazed by the frenetic atmosphere, the rookie guard advanced unhurriedly, gesticulating as he moved forward.

Nowitzki took a good position on the inside, and Yiyang paused outside the three-point line, staring at Dirk, as if he wanted to pass the ball directly to the inside.

However, in the next second, Yiyang suddenly slapped the basketball to the left, speeding up to break through! Another beautiful eye feint, if Yiyang was facing someone else today, he might have successfully broken into the penalty area.

It's a pity that Yiyang's opponent today is Westbrook who scored 40 points in the last round and is as strong as an alien!

Westbrook did not expect Yiyang's sudden activation. He thought that Yiyang was going to pass. However, Westbrook is not Fisher, he is always younger and more dynamic.

Seeing Yiyang suddenly speed up and change direction to break through, Westbrook quickly shifted his feet sideways, using his strong body to block Yiyang's breakthrough route.

"Boom!" The muffled sound of the collision of muscles made Vignali, who was sitting in the first row watching the battle, feel a twinge of pain in her heart. It must be uncomfortable for Yiyang's body to bear Westbrook's obstruction.

Yiyang's breakthrough was blocked, but his thoughts did not stop like his steps. Seeing that his breakthrough route was blocked, Yiyang pushed the ball with both hands and passed it to Marion who was in the right corner.

The defender Marion faced was Thunder star Kevin Durant,

Durant, who was tall and long, opened his arms and rushed forward. Marion felt that the opponent was like a big spider, and his slender limbs prevented Marion from getting any chance at all.

But the Mavericks are not a team that relies on the personal ability of stars to solve problems. Seeing that they have no chance, Marion also chose to pass the ball again. At this time, Yiyang has already thrown away Westbrook through an off-ball pick-and-roll and a back run, gaining room to shoot.

Westbrook can often use his abnormal physical fitness to cause trouble for opponents on the defensive end, but this guy's anticipation ability on the defensive end is actually not strong. Facing off-ball players, Westbrook will have a hard time defending.

Unfortunately, Yiyang has a lot of experience in offense with the ball and off the ball.

When Yiyang received the basketball, Westbrook rushed over with great strides. Seeing that Westbrook's center of gravity was all rushing forward, Yiyang decided to break through decisively.

But Westbrook's physical fitness is really excellent. Almost in an instant, Westbrook completed the change of center of gravity and followed Yiyang back.

In the first round of the playoffs, Yiyang faced the aging Andrew Miller, and in the second round of the playoffs, Yiyang faced the "old fish" Fischer who had lost his glory. In the first two rounds, Yiyang's opponents were all veteran players. On the defensive end, it can be said that he is at the mercy of Yiyang.

But in this round of competition, Yiyang is no longer easy on the offensive end. He knew that it would be very difficult to score by himself, so Yiyang relied on Westbrook to break through, but suddenly passed the ball sideways while advancing.

The target of Yiyang's pass is none other than Nowitzki, who has long been eager to try. At this time Nowitzki went to the middle distance to catch the basketball, and Ibaka was still a few steps away from Nowitzki. But for a violent shot blocker like Ibaka, the distance of a few steps is not a problem at all! He only needs to take two big steps and then jump high, he can interfere with Nowitzki's shooting very well, and even complete the block!

Therefore, after the ball was passed, Yiyang did not stop. He didn't take the defender away, but leaned towards Nowitzki instead.

Halfway through the run, Yiyang suddenly stopped and covered his crotch with both hands. Westbrook was stunned, what does this guy want to do?

"Switch, switch!" Off the court, Thunder coach Brooks shouted through the audience. Only then did Westbrook realize that Yiyang had completely blocked Ibaka who was coming to defend him!

A guard running an off-ball pick-and-roll for a forward? what's the situation! ?

Unable to think about the rationality of the shot, Westbrook immediately dropped Yiyang and made up for Nowitzki.

However, the stunned Westbrook has missed the best defensive opportunity. When he arrived, the German had jumped high and made a successful shot.

The arc of basketball flight is high, and Nowitzki's shooting arc has always been high. Perkins and Chandler were incompatible with each other at the rim, and no one wanted to miss a rebound.

The fans in the stands held their breath, not even daring to breathe. It seems that any fluctuation in the airflow in the air may change the flight trajectory of the basketball.

Nowitzki stayed where he was, with his arms raised high, in the position he had taken at the moment of the shot.

Yiyang looked up at the basketball passing over his head, then turned around directly, as if starting to retreat towards his own half.

"Swipe!" Yiyang had just stepped out of the Thunder's three-point line when a wonderful voice sounded behind him. The basketball passed through the net, and the Mavericks successfully opened the scoring!

"Haha, beautiful goal! The cooperation between Yi and Dirk is perfect!" Suddenly, Kenny Smith couldn't see what was going on on the court. Because the fans in front of him all raised their arms without exception.

"Well blocked!" Nowitzki stepped back in small steps, and when he pushed to Yiyang's side, the German finally smiled and gave Yiyang a light high-five.

"A defender's pick-and-roll cooperation for the inside allowed the Mavericks to score successfully. This is a very thoughtful goal. Believe me, we will see this tactic many times in the Mavericks!" Although it was just an ordinary The mid-range shot hit, but in the eyes of Barkley and others, it was a different offense.

Carlisle is definitely a master tactician, otherwise no one would think of using a guard to cover the inside. But in the Mavericks, where jump shots are the main scoring method, everyone is a guard, and everyone is an insider! Covering and being covered are complementary to each other.

Although the score just now did not directly come from Yiyang, it was also the result of Yiyang's organization through needlework. So in Westbrook's view, his defense just now also failed.

Westbrook hates losing, especially against matchups. Just now, Yiyang and Nowitzki made one, and now, Westbrook just wants to fight back!

So, after receiving the baseline ball from Perkins, Westbrook turned around and accelerated crazily, attacking the Mavericks' basket.

I have to admit that Westbrook's speed is really impressive. The defense of the Mavericks has not spread, this guy has already killed the three-point line with the ball.

Facing Yiyang's defense, Westbrook directly changed direction during the high-speed advance, trying to forcibly open the way by relying on his own speed and much stronger body!

But Yiyang was not easily thrown off, he reacted quickly and posted it immediately. Westbrook relied on his physical advantage to press Yiyang and continue to push in. Every second that Yiyang blocks now is a torture to his body! Blocking someone like Westbrook is no different from blocking a pickup truck with bare hands!

The strong impact caused a sharp pain in Yiyang's chest. This guy gritted his teeth, but he didn't give up! Not only that, Yiyang also secretly pulled Westbrook's jersey a few times during his breakthrough to disrupt the opponent's offensive rhythm.

Westbrook didn't expect to encounter such a big obstacle. Usually, most defenders are knocked away by him. But this Chinese person seems to be stuck on himself!

At this point, Westbrook has reached a very deep position. If you don't layup, it is a waste of opportunity!

Thus, Westbrook supported Yiyang with one arm, keeping Yiyang some distance away. Then he raised the basketball high with the other hand, kicked with one foot, and was about to go straight to the basket!

Yiyang followed suit, and under the thrust of Westbrook, Yiyang tried to maintain his balance, and then tried his best to straighten his arms.

Westbrook only saw that Yiyang's palm was getting closer and closer to his basketball, and Yiyang's jumping ability seemed to be no less than Westbrook's. Yiyang in the air is like a hungry wolf, he will never stop until he catches his prey!

Westbrook, some underestimated the perseverance of that Chinese!

"Crack!" A crisp sound spread in the Mavericks' three-second zone. Westbrook forced a layup like a rainbow, but was blocked by Yiyang, who was a lot thinner than him!

The basketball fell into the hands of Marion, and Marion made a long pass to the frontcourt, where Terry was running wildly.

Catch the basketball and keep your center of gravity steady. Terry jumped up and shot directly, but Durant, who was trying to catch up, had no time to brake, ran too far, and missed the best opportunity to interfere. Terry made a perfect pull-up jumper in the fast break, which did not leave any affection for the young Thunder.

Off the court, sitting at the end of the Mavericks bench, Brian Cardinal smiled. Then he stood up, waved the towel in his hand, and applauded Yiyang's block.

"Westbrook, don't underestimate Yina kid too much!" This veteran, who may not get the chance to play, felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart at this moment. It was as if the one who had just completed the cover was himself.

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