Chapter 116

Pfft.

Not a pure fadeaway.

It was a fadeaway jumper with one leg arched, like a "Golden Rooster Standing on One Leg"; the posture was a bit strange, and the difficulty of the shot was not small.

But.

This is Nowitzki's signature move.

"Swish!"

A clean swish.

"It appeared, Nowitzki's 'Golden Rooster Standing on One Leg', as unsolvable as ever, and... extremely accurate."

"COME! ON!

Nash continuously delivered offense for his teammates, and Nowitzki scored consecutively; the Mavericks' two stars, the two cores, showed their dominance as soon as they came up.

The Bulls' "Twin Stars" also scored.

But in terms of game fluidity, the Mavericks were better; the Mavericks were gradually controlling the rhythm of the court. This is the benefit of having a "Ball-Handling Master" on the team."

That's right.

The "Son of the Wind" Nash's ability to connect the team is truly powerful.

As a two-time MVP point guard from '04-'06, Nash has now become a top-five, or even top-three, level point guard in the league.

He is truly strong.

However.

Su Yan's offense and defense under the 【Eye of the Heavenly Emperor】 were not weak either; he scored 11 points, 3 steals, and 1 block in the first quarter, which was also quite commendable.

Da Yao also had 6 points and 5 rebounds.

The "Dragon Kingdom Twin Stars" didn't perform too badly.

【Bulls 25:30 Mavericks】.

The Mavericks won by 5 points, not a very large point difference.

However... the rhythm was always controlled by Nash.

The Mavericks were pressing the Bulls; if this continues, the situation will only get worse for the younger Bulls.

Between quarters break.

"Uh..."

Coach Skiles thought for a moment and said: "The 'Son of the Wind' Steve Nash, he controls the team's rhythm too well.

Under his connection, the players' potential is stimulated, and the teammates' offense is played more fluidly.

This is not a good sign.

So... we need to limit Nash's offense.

Of course.

Nowitzki's point must also be limited; his "Golden Rooster" is very difficult to deal with, and blocking it is hard, but we must provide enough defensive pressure.

We must make his offense unsmooth."

As he spoke.

He looked around at the players and continued: "In the second quarter, Su Yan will mark Nash, Antonio will mark Nowitzki on the perimeter, and Pippen will provide help defense at any time.

For Nowitzki in the low post, Da Yao will mark him.

The rest of the players, find your own players, and at the same time... be ready to adapt at any time."

"Understood."

"Yes, Coach!"

Everyone agreed.

The point difference is not large, but we must cut off the source in time; don't wait for Nash to completely stimulate his teammates' offensive state, where everyone is a soldier, or it will be out of control.

Soon.

The second quarter arrived.

After the 4:22 substitute rotation, the starters returned.

The Mavericks led by 7 points.

"Bang bang bang!"

Nash pushed it over unhurriedly, matched up one-on-one with Hinrich, connected a between-the-legs dribble with a behind-the-back, feinted a shot, and suddenly accelerated, shaking off the green Hinrich.

He attacked from the left wing.

Antonio came to help, and Da Yao was still waiting in the paint.

But Nash didn't slow down; until he killed into a very deep position, he made a subtle behind-the-back pass, finding Nowitzki cutting into the free-throw line through the gap.

"Middle!"

Pippen roared.

"What?"

Da Yao was startled and hurriedly turned to rush at Nowitzki, who was charging in.

But it was clearly too late.

There was contact in the air.

"Beep beep!"

The whistle blew.

And then... Nowitzki, despite the contact and losing his balance, hit the bank shot; he successfully completed a "2+1".

"Swish!"

The free throw was also good.

10-point lead.

"COME! ON!"

"Nowitzki's 2+1, but the offensive rhythm driven by Nash and the wonderful pass he sent—the two of them cooperate really well."

On the court.

Su Yan narrowed his eyes, his heart sinking.

"An excellent organizer can indeed make teammates play better and can, to a certain extent, raise a team's ceiling.

No.

I can't let Nash play like this."

Thinking this.

In the next possession, Su Yan took the initiative to match up against Nash.

"Want to defend me?"

Nash focused his mind, "Sorry, basketball is not a one-man game. Knowing you are strong at defense, why would I match up with you?"

Josh Howard came over for a pick-and-roll.

Nash was about to go around Su Yan to attack, but... Su Yan had the 【Eye of the Heavenly Emperor】 and had long since seen through Josh Howard's screen.

He moved up in advance.

Before the screen was fully set, Su Yan dodged and followed.

Once, twice.

He dodged them all.

Nash couldn't continue to ask for a screen and had to face Su Yan, "I just avoid matching up as much as possible, it doesn't mean I'm afraid."

The two officially matched up.

"Bang bang bang!"

Nash used continuous hesitation steps to find his rhythm, always ready to accelerate and break through; the moment he saw Su Yan's center of gravity shift slightly upward.

"That's it!"

Nash's eyes focused, and he accelerated to rush out.

But.

Su Yan's 【Eye of the Heavenly Emperor】 was watching Nash's every step more accurately, firmly blocking him in front.

Nash's biggest offensive advantages are speed and shooting.

His mid-range and three-point shots off the pick-and-roll are very accurate, and his personal breakthrough is a signature move—a quick-step layup after using speed to pass people.

Now.