Chapter 232 Chapter 237+ Chapter 8 The Next Contract Has Been Settled (Two in One Chapter)

When Popovich spoke, the atmosphere in the locker room became relaxed again.

Although he is getting older, Popovich is still so skinny.

Popovich looked back at Duncan at this time, with a strange look in his eyes.

Duncan turned his head in embarrassment. This was probably the first time in his career that he was shy.

The current alliance is not like it was later, there is a special awards ceremony, and the alliance will announce the selection results of some awards every once in a while.

This time, in addition to announcing the best coach, it also announced the ownership of the best defensive player and the most improved award.

Tyson Chandler finally ended Dwight Howard's three consecutive reigns over the best defensive player, and also defeated Ibaka, who had an eye-catching performance this season, to win this award for the first time in his career.

It's very interesting to say that he didn't win the Mavericks' championship season last year, but he won the Knicks right away.

But this season he's made an immediate difference to the Knicks' defense.

The Knicks rank second in the league in forcing turnovers, 10th in field goal percentage allowed and 11th in points allowed.

This is in stark contrast to last season's Knicks defense.

Chandler deserved this award.

"Serge is more worthy of the best defensive player. You can't deny him just because he has done so well in the past."

"Twitter giant" Durant complained for Ibaka in the first place.

Although Ibaka's scoring and rebounding averages are not as good as Chandler's this season, he averages 3.7 blocks per game, making him the league's leader in blocks.

There is nothing wrong with Durant's fight against injustice this time.

However, Chandler's score of 311 points is only 17 points more than Ibaka's 294 points. Anyone who wins the award is justified. It can only be said that Chandler has better luck.

The ownership of the best defensive player is controversial, but it is relatively small. The results of the Most Improved Award really attracted a lot of saliva.

The award was eventually picked up by Ryan Anderson of the Magic.

He averaged 16.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game this season, a significant improvement from last season's 10.6 points and 5.5 rebounds.

He also got 24% of the vote.

The Most Improved Award is highly competitive this year, and it is well deserved. In theory, there will not be so much saliva.

But the problem was with someone else.

Jeremy Lin.

To say that the Knicks can advance to the playoffs this season as the seventh in the Eastern Conference, apart from Chandler's joining, the person who should be most grateful is Jeremy Lin.

Because of consecutive injuries, the Knicks were once unavailable at the back line.

Jeremy Lin, who was on the verge of being laid off, suddenly emerged at this time, and staged the "Linsanity" that shocked everyone and once swept the world.

It is no exaggeration to say that Jeremy Lin's popularity this season is higher than Tang Tian's.

In the Warriors last season, he averaged 2.6 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists. This season, he averaged 14.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 6.2 assists in the Knicks.

If it really counts, Jeremy Lin should be the winner of the Most Improved Award.

But as a result, he only got 8.39% of the votes in the selection of the most improved award, ranking sixth among all players.

"This is the most incredible poll I've ever seen, man, he started Linsanity! Now you're telling me he's sixth?"

"This result is true. Although considering his number of appearances and his defensive disadvantages, sixth is too..."

"I remember that the league pushed him before, thinking that he was the best candidate for the Most Improved Award, but now this is the result?"

"Perhaps an early consolation prize?"

"Hey! You have to understand that the votes are selected by media reporters, not designated by the league."

"Are these journalists all for nothing? Or do they make decisions with their asses?"

"They obviously use their brains, buddy, it's just that you don't understand. You probably haven't noticed that Anderson is white, and Jeremy Lin is yellow."

"The second Ilyasova is also white, and the third Pekovic... Even though they are not white in the United States, but man, you probably have the key to the problem."

"This is a sensitive topic, stop discussing it!"

"It's not fair, sports competition should not be mixed with these elements!"

"Now you have to greet those reporters. Although I don't want to admit it, how many of them do you think think highly of a yellow man?"

"It really makes people angry!! ┻━┻︵╰(‵ ′)╯︵┻━┻"

"I'm a little worried about the godfather now. He performed so well, will he also suffer the same treatment in the selection of the best rookie?"

"It is very possible that although Irving's performance is outstanding among rookies this year, considering that Tang is in the Spurs, he should also be competitive, but Lin's treatment makes people have to worry."

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No one dared to bring up the racist word explicitly, but the talk was pretty close.

Even for Yao Ming back then, the whistle problem he encountered in the league was obvious.

Even TNT commentator Steve Kerr has used discriminatory language in commentary.

The fans were very excited, but Tang Tian was very calm.

The United States is different from China. There is indeed a problem of discrimination here, but in the final analysis, the strong are respected.

Not to mention Cole, O'Neal also said "Toy-inchee" to Yao Ming.

But then what?

Cole publicly apologized, O'Neill became a famous Yao Ming, and cherished each other with Yao Ming.

The most fundamental reason is that Yao Ming conquered Cole and O'Neal with his strength, and also conquered American fans.

It may be more difficult to be yellow, but if one day he can dominate the league like Michael Jordan, even the homeless on the street will have a lot of respect for him.

This is America.

Game 2 of the Spurs-Mavericks series continues in San Antonio.

This time the Spurs didn't give the Mavericks a chance at the beginning of the game. After they opened up the space on the offensive end, they frequently hit the basket.

The Mavericks' collapse was the same as in the second half of the first game, starting from the inside collapse.

In the end, the Spurs beat the Mavericks 108 to 91 at home, and then turned the big score into 2-0 after another victory.

Terry's off-the-board tricks didn't work.

After the two games were over, the two sides moved to Dallas to continue the next two games of the series.

There are many playoff games where 0 to 2 came back. Terry continued to cheer for the team in front of the media before the game.

"I've been through this in my career, it's not a problem at all, we go home, we forget the first two games, the series is just beginning for us here."

Terry's mouth is still a bit big, but with the rise of Tang Tian, ​​Ginobili's comeback, and the addition of Dior, the Spurs' offensive and defensive balance is much stronger than he thought.

Although the Mavericks played tenaciously at home, they still lost 93 to 105.

Carlisle has made adjustments in this game. Yi Jianlian, who didn't get a chance to play in the first two games, missed most of Heywood's playing time in this game. He also hit a three-pointer and played well on the defensive end. He played in 10 minutes Time scored 5 points, 3 rebounds and 1 block.

However, the strength gap between the two teams cannot be changed by changing role players.

For the defending champions, the score of 0 to 3 speaks for itself. They are going to follow in the footsteps of the Heat.

In NBA history, since the 7-game 4-win system was achieved, there have been 14 0-2 comebacks and 8 1-3 comebacks.

But there has never been a team that has come back from 0 to 3.

To put it bluntly, a reversal from 0 to 3 means three consecutive losses followed by four consecutive victories.

Since it can win four games in a row, why will it lose three games in a row?

This is the playoffs, unless the opponent's core is injured, otherwise the probability of this event happening is very small.

The Mavericks' elimination is basically a certainty.

Terry didn't open his mouth again this time.

As a team on the brink of elimination, every player will have a lot of pressure inside.

Not to mention they are still the defending champions.

"This is the best team in the league, and I believe they can do it."

Only owner Mark Cuban still maintains confidence in the team.

As the owner of one of the most basketball-loving players in the league, his confidence has never been less.

This, you can see from his clothes.

On home game day, he puts on his blue Mavericks T-shirt.

It was the jersey that he thought would bring luck to the home team.

When he gave his championship speech last year, he also said that this jersey brought them luck.

He also wore it tonight, and brought his most precious and precious daughter to the scene.

The fans in Dallas are still enthusiastic. Among the top three in Texas, the fans here are the most enthusiastic and hardcore.

Carlisle made some changes in the starting lineup tonight, and he put Mahinmi directly in the starting lineup.

Heywood didn't play well in the first few games, but Mahinmi performed well, and this is an active change.

Mahinmi's movement speed and scoring ability are stronger than Heywood's. Carlisle's adjustment is ready to play offense with the Spurs.

This idea is also correct.

Anyway, how to defend is like this, it is better to fight the offense, so that at least there is still a chance.

But after the game really started, Carlisle's intentions were not realized.

Terry was basically guarded by Tang Tian, ​​and a Mahinmi could only help the Mavericks' offense on the field to a limited extent.

Although Nowitzki felt very good tonight, after the first quarter, the Mavericks still trailed the Spurs by 10 points 21 to 31.

According to this momentum, the Mavericks will be swept away is a certainty.

In the second quarter, Tang Tian rested off the court. The Spurs were led by Ginobili, Mills, Green, Diaw and Splitter.

For the Mavericks, Marion and Nowitzki returned after a two-minute break in the first quarter, plus Delonte West, Terry and Yi Jianlian.

Haywood not only did not start this game, but was directly abandoned by Carlisle.

Ginobili scored a three-pointer when he came up.

This is really adding salt to the wound, and the fans grinned in pain.

Nowitzki played Dior in the frontcourt, and Green came to help defend.

Nowitzki gave the ball to Marion, but Marion missed the ball and gave the ball directly to Yi Jianlian at the top of the arc.

Because Splitter had to take care of the inside line, he stood at the free throw line and only threw it when he saw the ball pass.

His speed is not fast, Yi Jianlian shot after the ball.

It can be clearly felt that his shooting speed is faster than in the regular season.

"Shua!"

There was a crisp sound.

The ball hits the net hollow.

Hit on the first shot, it seems that he feels better tonight than last game.

Tang Tian was delighted when he saw the ball was scored.

Although he is an opponent, Yi Jianlian listened to his advice and changed himself. He is very happy to play well now.

This three-pointer drew cheers from the fans at the scene.

13 was very close to 15 points, and he made a shot to bring the point difference back to 10 points. This is a key three-pointer.

The Spurs attacked in the frontcourt, Diaw's support ball was given to Ginobili, who stepped on the line to make a three-pointer with a step back, and the point difference came to 12 points.

The Mavericks attacked, West organized, and Nowitzki broke through with the ball in the high position on the right. At this time, Splitter directly assisted in the defense.

After Dirk Nowitzki fell into a double-team, he distributed the ball to Yi Jianlian.

After connecting the ball, Yi Jian glanced at the soles of his feet to see that they were beyond the three-point line, and then shot again.

"boom!"

The ball hits the backboard.

But after rebounding, I still entered!

Yi Jianlian scored 2 three-pointers in a row!

"easy!!"

Accompanied by the live DJ's shouts that elongated the tone, the fans on the scene immediately exploded.

"I like you!"

"I'm sorry, Yi, I shouldn't have looked at you like that before!"

"Go! Go! Easy!"

...

The fans in the stands swept away their contemptuous attitude towards him before, and now they kept cheering for him.

This is the reality, no matter what color you are, playing well in the NBA is what earns the respect of others.

Diaw continued to support the Spurs' offense, and this time he gave the ball to Splitter inside.

Split gave Yi Jianlian a push and then shot.

However, Yi Jianlian reacted very quickly this time, and flew directly to Splitter with a big hat!

The fans at the scene exploded directly.

Yi Jianlian is going to be a surprise soldier for the Mavericks!

Tang Tian couldn't help laughing at this moment.

In fact, Yi Jianlian played well in the last game, but he didn't feel much because of the limited playing time.

The performance in this game was better than the previous one, and the two goals scored were very valuable.

Among other things, Yi Jianlian's next contract must be settled.

No one would believe it, but he saved Yi Jianlian's career with just a few words?

The Mavericks played a fast break, and Terry scored a layup on a fast break.

When running back after the goal, he made a signature jet action, which directly ignited the atmosphere of the audience.

The Mavericks played an 8-0 offensive and directly narrowed the point difference to 5 points!

Popovich reached out and called a timeout.

After the timeout, Duncan, Parker and Tang Tian were all substituted one after another.

It was rare for the old man to be cautious, and it could be seen that he didn't want any more misfortunes in the series.

Duncan came up and went to the basket to eat Yi Jianlian alone. Yi Jianlian could cover Splitter, but he had no choice but to face Shifo, and he was stuck and couldn't jump up.

Duncan hit the basket and scored two points to help the Spurs stabilize the situation.

When the Mavericks attack the frontcourt again, Diaw will defend Yi Jianlian, and Duncan will defend Nowitzki at the basket.

Yi Jianlian didn't make a phone call, and Nowitzki didn't score when he stormed Duncan under the basket.

The Spurs advanced to the frontcourt, Tang Tian ran without the ball, and Duncan met the help defense at the basket and gave it to Ginobili.

Ginobili made another flirty pass to Tang Tian wearing West's crotch.

Tang Tian catches the ball and makes a three-pointer.

After a timeout, it was 5-0, and the Spurs opened the point difference to 10 points.

The lack of Chandler's impact on the Mavericks is really visible to the naked eye. Yi Jianlian scored two three-pointers in a row, which is considered a surprise attack, but it still can't make up for it.

Carlisle shook his head vigorously on the sidelines.

He really has the feeling that a clever woman can't cook without rice.

Seeing Carlisle's reaction when Tang Tian retreated, he suddenly felt distressed.

The days of Carlisle, a clever woman, had actually just begun.