The Knicks are 7 points behind away.

Although it is not much behind 7 points, this feeling is that the rhythm is suppressed.

The Mavericks' overall outbreak is the main reason why the Knicks are behind.

With insufficient rotation staff, the Knicks' defense is too tight.

Nowitzki scored 26 points in the first half, and his performance shone throughout the game.

Tucker was out of breath after playing for the first half.

In the locker room, Tucker complained: "Farke, Dirk is too difficult to guard against."

Lin Rui smiled and said, "It's rare that you would say that someone is hard to guard against."

Tucker is usually very strong on the defensive end and always confidently says that anyone can’t score in front of him.

Facing King Nuo tonight, he seemed to be directly defeated.

Tucker said: "He is so tall, and he can still turn over and jump shot and use a tilt. I can't defend against this."

Gasol said helplessly: "If I go to guard, he will break through. I have two fouls on him."

Gasol Jr. also spread his hands. In the first half, Gasol Jr. didn't try to defend Nowitzki, but just failed to defend. Nowitzki's offense changed too much.

After even two fouls, Gasol dared not defend himself.

D'Antoni arranged: "Lance, go defend Dirk and cause as much consumption as possible."

Stephenson nodded seriously and said, "Okay, I will defend him."

D'Antoni had no choice but to use this trick. He couldn't let Lin Rui defend Nowitzki in the whole second half.

Lin Rui consumes a lot on the offensive end. If he continues to consume a lot on the defensive end, this will make the Knicks ultimately lack the fundamental reason for a comeback.

D'Antoni did not arrange Lin Rui's task to defend Nowitzki, but Lin Rui took the initiative to say: "I will try to attack Nowitzki together in the second half."

Lin Rui is not the kind of player who only pushes difficulties to his teammates.

More often than not, Lin Rui is willing to take the initiative to take responsibility.

The Knicks players nodded.

When everyone saw Lin Rui, they felt relieved.

Over there in the Mavericks locker room.

Carlisle stressed: "Their overall strength is weaker than us, and all we need to do is to stay aggressive and continue the style of the first half so that they will inevitably lose."

"On the offensive end, we are playing around Dirk and Jason's pick-and-roll."

"As long as possible, attack Lin on the defensive end, don't let him explode."

"We don't need to worry if he doesn't break out in this game."

"Even if he explodes, he can't make a three-pointer."

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Barkley shouted: "Nowski played an amazing first half, facing the Knicks' successive defense, he played with the request."

Smith said: "The Mavericks' deep rotation is also enviable. They use continuous personnel to maintain their stable offensive and defensive rhythm, and this style of play is exactly what the Knicks were good at before."

Barkley said: "Injuries are the Knicks' biggest enemy this season. If they want to complete three consecutive championships, continue to beat the injury, or how to maintain a strong deterrence in the injury."

"This is the biggest test for the Knicks to achieve the dynasty," Smith said.

The rest time passed in a flash.

The two teams changed sides and fought again in the second half.

Knicks' offense.

Lin Rui dribbled the ball to the frontcourt.

Tucker came up and made a pick-and-roll for Lin Rui.

After the pick-and-roll, Tucker bounced out and took Marion away.

Lin Rui made a breakthrough with a change of direction.

Lin Rui didn't think too much about passing the ball, and he now needs to drive the team's offense.

Nowitzki was replaced by Lin Rui. Nowitzki was very awesome on the offensive end, but his reaction on the defensive end was a bit slow.

Lin Rui successfully rushed past Nowitzki's defense and reached the three-second zone.

Chandler's assistant defense rushed over.

Lin Rui chose to take the initiative to fight Chandler, and then barely maintained his balance and made a layup.

65 to 70.

Chandler's defense is very strong, and he can also put huge pressure on Lin Rui when he reaches the inside.

Chandler was also a little disappointed that he failed to defend Lin Rui's goal.

He smashed the ball down the floor.

The referee warned Chandler.

Barkley said: "Lin Rui has begun to attack the inside line. Let's see if the Mavericks' defense can hold on."

Smith said: "Yes, judging from the attack in the first round, Lin Rui doesn't plan to pass the ball."

"Lin Rui's offense is too straitor, and he can beat his opponents when he fights against the opponent's center."

"Chandler's defense is fine, and he gave Lin Rui a strong confrontation."

"Tuck's pick-and-roll ball is very good. He helped Lin Rui take Marion away. Nowitzki's defense will be even less pressure on Lin Rui."

Fans were also talking about it.

Kidd dribbles to the frontcourt.

Fans in the Aviation Arena are cheering for the Mavericks.

Kidd dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and gave it to Terry.

Teh broke through against Danny Green.

Danny Green was a little tired, and his steps couldn't keep up, and Terry rushed in.

Terry felt the pressure when Gasol Jr. was assisting in defense, but he saw Chandler in the three-second zone.

Terry threw the ball high.

Chandler held Terry's pass with both hands and smashed it into the basket!!

"box!!"

65 to 72.

The Mavericks immediately responded to the Knicks' offense.

The Knicks' offense is back.

Lin Rui dribbled the ball to the frontcourt.

Lin Rui continued to greet Tucker's pick-and-roll.

This time the pick-and-roll was not strong, and Marion bypassed the cover and chased Lin Rui.

Lin Rui dribbled behind the ball and passed Marion on the right.

After coming to the inside, Nowitzki and Chandler quickly rushed over to siege Lin Rui.

Before Lin Rui completely surrounded the ball, he sent the ball out from Nowitzki and Chandler's waist.

to whom?

Gasol received the ball in the inside without any hesitation. Gasol raised the ball with one hand and then smashed it hard!!

"box!!"

67 to 72.

If the Mavericks' defense invests too much force on Lin Rui, it will also pay the price.

The momentum of the aviation stadium is slightly smaller.

Mavericks attack.

Kidd dribbles to the frontcourt, Kidd and Nowitzki launched a pick-and-roll.

After the pick-and-roll, Kidd gave the ball to Nowitzki.

After a fake free throw line, Nowitzki lost Stephenson's center of gravity and directly broke through with the ball.

Nowitzki's layup caused Stephenson to block the foul.

Nowitzki hit the free throw line.

Amid cheers.
To be continued...