Two Hundred and Seven: The Finale

"The Grizzlies have always worked through adversity, and you have to give a compliment to a team like that. They've struggled with all kinds of hardships all season, but they've often come out of the shadows and become winners. To be honest, we are ready to play a more difficult game with them." Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said of his opponent.

"I'm not afraid of anything, I'm not even afraid of losing. What I'm afraid of is not playing hard, not playing competitively, not fighting, not going all out to play. As long as you put your best effort into the game Go, good things will happen. If you give your best, even if you lose, there's no regrets. Because there's always going to be a team that's going to lose because we've done our best." Zach Randolph "Bastard" also rarely spoke thought-provoking words. It was found that this fat man is not only a cause for trouble.

After Game 2 of the series, the world's attitude towards the Western Conference finals changed. People had thought it would be a one-sided series, and the Mavs, who swept the defending champs, would be unstoppable.

As a result, the Grizzlies used tenacious will and terrible determination to persevere to the end and win the game.

Everyone on the Mavericks now knows that it's impossible to make it to the Finals without a skin. In the game against the Memphis Grizzlies, they must show the same determination and will to play the Lakers!

The series continued with G3 of the Western Conference finals, and the game returned to Memphis. In the Grizzlies' home court, the Dallas natives felt for the first time what it means to be Memphis' resolve.

At FedEx Arena, every "fan" was roaring as hard as he could. When Dallas Mavericks players receive a basketball, they are bound to be greeted with violent boos. This puts pressure on them every time they get the ball.

The Grizzlies' style is as tough as ever. Link cut to the basket and then suddenly scored the ball, assisting Gasol Jr. to score a mid-range shot.

Randolph stole Dirk again in the low post and assisted Link to score a layup.

The Grizzlies are off to a 9-2 start, a team that was anything but abrupt in its last game. Every game, they can guarantee not to let the Mavericks pass easily.

In the second quarter, the Mavericks also became stronger. Dallas people are also not easy to pinch soft persimmons, after all, weak teams can not reach the Western Conference finals.

Peja and Kidd made consecutive three-pointers as soon as they came up in the second quarter, and Barea also made a lot of money. Seeing that his teammates were in such a "great" state, Nowitzki simply acted as a "hands-off shopkeeper" and ceded the right to his teammates.

In the end, the Mavericks entered the second half 54-50. Nowitzki only scored 4 points in the first half, but with the "excellent" performance of others,

The Mavericks still have the lead.

In the third quarter of the game, both sides had a defensive intensity, resulting in a low hit rate. Dirk made 1 of 7 shots and the Grizzlies did not score for three minutes. The Mavericks hit only 26 in the third quarter, and the Grizzlies hit only 333. 70 to 70, the two sides tied!

"Damn, I can't get rid of them no matter what!" Chandler went into a frenzy during the break. Even when playing the Lakers, Chandler didn't find it so troublesome.

In the fourth quarter, the two teams were still fighting. Until the last two minutes, the score has not been pulled.

In the last 34 seconds, Dirk's desperate three-pointer widened the difference to 5 points. After facing the Grizzlies' foul tactics, the Mavericks did not make mistakes at the free throw line. After they fought for the whole game, the Mavericks finally pulled one back at the Grizzlies' home court with a score of 93 to 7.

"You ask me how it feels to win the game? I honestly don't feel it, we have to be ready at all times for the next game fight!"

After Dirk won the game this time, he was in a far better mood than when he won the Grizzlies for the first time. Because he knows very well that the game against the Grizzlies must be won four games before it can truly be considered a win.

Link had 19 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds today. After Marion calmed down, his defense was much better than the previous game. I have to admit, it's much harder to score on "Hacker" than on Richard Jefferson. With a total score of 2 to 1, the Mavericks temporarily lead.

G4 continued at the Grizzlies' home court, and Dirk quickly recovered his form after experiencing the trough of the third game. With 22 points in the half and 40 points in the whole game, the Mavericks led the Grizzlies by 15 points at the most!

However, in the fourth quarter, the strong Grizzlies let the Mavericks bleed again. Link and Randolph opened their bows from left to right, stunned to fill in the difference before the regular time ended!

The two teams entered overtime, the Mavericks missed a three-pointer at a critical moment, the Grizzlies reversed the Mavericks with 15 points, and the total score was 2 to 2!

"Every time we thought they got killed, they'd come back and fight. They're a great team, and they're the most troublesome opponent we've ever had in the playoffs this year, bar none." After the game, Carlisle, who was facing the reporter's camera, kept shaking her head.

"We won, we have to continue working hard." Link's answer was very simple, he was exhausted.

G5, the battle of Tianwang Mountain, Dirk was unstoppable at home and scored 26 points. In the last 2 seconds of the game, Conley did not touch the three-point line, causing the Grizzlies to completely ruin the victory.

"Young players always pay a price in the playoffs, even Kobe Bryant famously had three no-sticks, let alone Mike Conley. The Mavericks are about to keep their home game, and the series is about to be rewritten."

Mike Breen kept regretting that except for the first game of the series, every time the Grizzlies lost, they actually had a chance to win the game. But every time, it's only a little bit worse.

Although Link hit another key two points later, the Grizzlies were still two points behind, and it was too late. 100 to 9, the Mavericks won the battle of Tianwang Mountain at home, the total score of the series became 3 to 2, and the Mavericks got the match point!

"We haven't won yet, I don't want to celebrate the victory now." Nowitzki said, glancing at Link.

On the Heat side, the Big Three have already led the Bulls 3-1. Not surprisingly, they will advance to the finals tomorrow. The Mavericks had to continue fighting with the Grizzlies.

Even if the Mavericks finally win the game, they are definitely not as good as the Heat in terms of physical reserves. I have to say that it was the Mavericks' biggest misfortune to meet the Memphis Grizzlies.

In this way, the Western Conference finals entered the sixth game and returned to Memphis. Today, Dirk is aiming to win. But he knew the Grizzlies wouldn't just give up and they would continue to be in hell.

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Nowitzki looked up at the score, the difference was still 2 points. Once again, they were dragged into the quagmire and tumbled miserably.

But to be honest, Nowitzki is used to it. If the Mavericks easily won the game today, he would be surprised.

"Dirk, how are you resting?" Carlisle walked over to Nowitzki and leaned over to ask.

Nowitzki nodded lightly, he knew that he should go up and end everything. At this point, there are still 3 seconds left in the game time, and Dirk was deliberately replaced and rested for two rounds, in order to have enough physical strength to kill the game at the critical moment.

On the court, Pau Gasol caused Tyson Chandler to foul, and the game entered the dead ball stage. Nowitzki stepped into the court and found that Link's eyes fell on himself.

That boy, his eyes are full of unwillingness! It stands to reason that the Grizzlies have come this far this season, which is already very impressive. After all, when Gay was lost, people were talking about whether or not the Grizzlies could make the playoffs. But now, the Grizzlies are already on the stage at the top of the West.

The game continued, and Link sought an opportunity through Randolph's off-ball screen. But this time, Nowitzki and Marion did not sit still. The Germans pushed Marion towards Randolph and ran towards Link himself! An active defense!

"A misplaced opportunity, will Link fight!"

Link has to play, time is running out, someone has to stand up and score.

Seeing that Dirk was defending himself, Link slowed down. Small and big, the best way is to eat raw with speed. However, Link's current speed is not very fast. Therefore, he intends to deceive the opponent with rhythm changes.

Nowitzki, with his arms outstretched, stands ready. As long as this ball can be guarded, the Mavericks are basically taking a big step towards the finals. This is the sixth game. The Heat advanced 4-1 yesterday. Nowitzki doesn't want to drag it on!

Link alternately controlled the ball with his left and right hands, and then suddenly retreated!

Nowitzki thought Link was going to take a step back jumper, so he hurriedly took a big step to seal it. However, when the Germans' center of gravity was fully raised, he found out that Link did not hold the ball with both hands after retreating. This was a Buddha fake!

Link took the opportunity of Nowitzki's center of gravity to move forward to break through from his side! Nowitzki turned around forcibly, but slipped and nearly splits on the spot.

Link broke into the inside line, and before the "champion" Tyson came over, he threw his hand softly and scored the 20th point of the game!

"Go in again! In the last 2 seconds of the game, Link tied the score again! Once again, the Grizzlies broke the Mavericks' dream of the finals! It's amazing, this is definitely one of the most exciting Western Conference finals in NBA history. One!" Mike Brin was very fortunate that the Grizzlies once again pulled the calf off the horse!

It's not that he has any prejudice against the Mavericks, but he is just reluctant to end this round of the series like this.

Nowitzki put his hands on his hips and shook his head. Once again, the Grizzlies put them in a tough fight. He really admired Link, admired everyone in the Grizzlies. They fought like warriors, and they deserved all the credit.

But this time Dirk clenched his fists, and this time, he won't be dragged down by the Grizzlies again!

Nowitzki shot 516 from the field and 924 from the free-throw line in the playoffs this year. The only one who could do this before was Larry Bird in 196. In addition, Nowitzki also hit 517 three-pointers. In other words, Nowitzki's playoff performance this year is simply legendary!

As long as he wants to kill the game, it is difficult for anyone to stop him!

Kidd controlled the ball from beyond the three-point line, delaying time, and the Mavericks are bound to play the full 24 seconds of offense. The less time you have for the Grizzlies, the better.

In the end, with 5 seconds left in the attack time, Kidd slid the ball to Dirk Nowitzki firmly. As soon as Nowitzki caught the ball, he was double-teamed by Link!

"Link and Zach, the Grizzlies' forward line is double-teamed again!"

Marion was ready to catch the ball from beyond the arc, but Dirk wasn't going to pass. It's not that he doesn't trust his teammates, it's that he knows his teammates too well. Marion's three-point shooting percentage in the playoffs this year is not even 20. Dirk dare not take this risk!

So, in the case of double-teaming, Nowitzki was stunned to complete the action of turning over and making a jumper. Link and Randolph both sealed up, but the German's shooting rhythm was not disturbed at all!

"Damn!" Nowitzki's shot point is too high, and Link and Randolph can't interfere at all. For some reason, Link was shocked and felt that something was wrong.

The next second, Nowitzki made the shot. The moment Link turned his head to look, red light appeared on the backboard, and the basketball hollowed into the net!

"Dirk! He almost killed the Western Conference finals! The Grizzlies only have seconds left, unless they make a 3-pointer, the game is over!" Mike Breen felt so nervous because at this point The Grizzlies are no longer suspended!

In the last second, Hollins couldn't arrange anything, and the Grizzlies had to push from the backcourt. In the last game, Conley missed the victory because of a three-point non-stick. Today, faced with the same predicament, Mike Breen doesn't know how the Grizzlies will handle it.

The Grizzlies players don't know who to take the final shot, anyway, whoever has a chance, whoever shoots!

As soon as Conley received the baseline ball, he was "pressed" by Kidd. The Mavericks used a full-court "pressing" defense, so that the Grizzlies could not even go through halftime in the last second!

Link has been wandering in the frontcourt, hoping the ball can be passed. But three seconds passed, and Link still didn't see the ball!

So, he probed the midfield line, returned to the backcourt, and responded to his teammates. Conley passed the ball to Link, Link looked up at the time, three seconds! There was Randolph in front, but Dirk Nowitzki was "pressed". Link could only defend against Marion's "forced" defense, and shot directly after half court!

Nowitzki admits that he broke out in a cold sweat at the time. It wasn't until the moment the basketball came out of the frame that the Germans recovered.

they won? They won!

"Link, missed a three-pointer from a long distance from the midfield line, and the Grizzlies were completely "forced" to death in the last second! 104-102, the Dallas Mavericks won hard on the road! 4-2, they are going It's the finals!"

Seeing the basketball knocked out of the frame, Link stared blankly at the basket and fell onto the Grizzlies' logo in the center of the court.

Nowitzki, who completed the desperate shot, did not celebrate the upgrade victory, but went to Link.

He had too much to say to the Chinese striker.