Although this big man looks a bit bulky, his steps are very flexible.

After a while, Xue Dingyun saw that he could not get rid of Danpier in the penalty area, so he stopped and then directed his teammates to open up the space.

"Haha, Xue is going to start singles again. Today's game is about to turn into Xue's personal show." Barkley said as if he was sitting in the commentary seat.

"That's right, if I were to edit a game highlight for Xue in today's game, I believe that Xue's shadow will appear in every round." David Davis, a commentator waiting for her side, also quipped.

...

Xue Ding pulled away, faced Danpier, dribbled quickly to find the rhythm, then hit the ground and passed Danpier sideways from the left. When the ball arrives, Xue Ding dunks directly under the basket. Nowitzki followed up with the rest of the defense but failed.

"Beep!"

After scoring this goal, Carlisle on the sidelines immediately called a timeout. Although his team played fiercely at the beginning of the third quarter, there was no good restriction on Xue Ding, which was not something Carlisle was willing to see.

"Xue Ding's game is really amazing. It's not the same level as the first game. Not long after the third quarter started, Carlisle immediately called a timeout."

"If the Mavericks want to win this game, the key is to limit Xue Ding's performance. You cannot expect Xue Ding to perform as abnormally as the first game every game. What's more, even if Xue Ding did not perform well in the first game most of the time, he could lead the team to reverse the game in the end. This is the ability of a superstar." Yang Rui echoed.

...

Until now, the Trail Blazers have shown a completely different fighting spirit from the first game, which has caused the outside world to be unfavorable to them in the playoffs to gradually change their minds.

Especially Xue Ding's final comeback in the first game, now he has played very tough with the Blazers and Mavericks and has always maintained the lead in the score.

During the pause, Carlisle kept emphasizing to his team members that they should keep calm and stabilize. If there is still time, they must play steadily and must not be too impatient and cause unnecessary trouble.

This is also a reminder that Carlisle intentionally made based on the first half of the game, because both sides had accumulated a certain amount of anger in the first half of the game. Tebby was the Mavericks, and there were many unnecessary moves on the defensive end. Carlisle also reminded his disciples to pay attention to this point.

Another emphasis is on limiting Xue Ding. As long as Xue Ding gets the ball, he must immediately double-team him and then force him to get the ball. As long as the ball is not in Xue Ding's hands, the Mavericks' pressure to chase points will be much less.

Carlisle's timely adjustments did achieve good results. After the timeout came back, Nowitzki and Marion scored consecutively in the paint area, and Danpier also dunked Blake at home, showing his dominance in front of the home audience.

On the other hand, for the Trail Blazers, Xue Ding could only play more double-teams in the second half, and the Mavericks' double-teams almost double-teams from the frontcourt to the backcourt. Sometimes Xue Ding couldn't even get the serve.

For most of the third quarter, the Trail Blazers were more likely to organize the offense by Roy, and Xue Ding was more likely to play the role of supporting him, because at least two defenders were kept around him at all times.

After the third quarter, the Mavericks caught up with the score through the adjustments in the early third quarter. The Trail Blazers temporarily led the Mavericks by 2 points 78 to 76. Xue Ding's performance in the second half of the third quarter was mediocre, with only 6 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in the entire third quarter.

"Hey, it seems that Carlisle's timeout at the beginning of the third quarter really worked. At the end of the third quarter, the Mavericks have already chased the gap to only two points. It's hard to say the outcome of this game. Let's see how Prichard deals with the most critical quarter in the fourth quarter." Director Zhang said.

"The Mavericks are undoubtedly successful in tactical defense against Xue Ding in the third quarter, but we know that if Xue Ding can be restricted so easily, then he will not be Xue Ding. Now let's advance the advertisement and see the performance of both sides in the fourth quarter later." As soon as Director Zhang finished his words, Yang Rui received instructions from the director and quickly interrupted.

The two-minute break between the festivals passed quickly.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, players from both sides returned to the court, and the first wave of offense was started by the Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter.

Roy dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and handed it to Xue Ding. Xue Ding went outside the three-point line. Facing Marion's defense, he took a step outside the three-point line and directly from the back, almost hitting Marion's defense and three-pointers!

"Swish!"

Hollow into the net.

Xue Ding got a good start for the Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter!

The Trail Blazers lead the Mavericks by 5 points 81-76.

After Xue Ding made a three-pointer, he raised his hand to celebrate with his teammates, as if telling the Mavericks that their double-teams would not have much effect on him. When it was time to score, he could still stand up and score.

Kidd took the ball to the frontcourt and wanted to make a one-stop breakthrough, breaking through to the paint area, throwing high and hitting the board, but unfortunately the ball fell on the outside of the basket, bounced twice and then rolled out. Chandler took the rebound, Kidd also wanted to take the rebound from Chandler, but unfortunately he failed.

After Chandler got the rebound, he threw it to Batum who was about to get off the ground, and Batum easily scored at the basket.

"It was another perfect start, with the Trail Blazers scoring five consecutive points in the fourth quarter opening stage, expanding their lead again."

"This Mavericks, I don't know if it's because of the lack of concentration in the mental power at the beginning or why they can't play well in such a start. Except for the time when they were on the bench in the second quarter, the Mavericks played poorly in the other quarters of the game."

"Guide Zhang, in the third quarter just now, the Mavericks also called a timeout under the same circumstances, interrupting the Trail Blazers' offensive rhythm. Do you think the Mavericks will call a timeout immediately now?" Yang Rui asked suddenly.

Hearing this, Director Zhang laughed twice and said, "It took less than a minute to play in the fourth quarter. I don't think Carlisle would call a timeout so early. Let's watch the next attack. If you can't make a shot or are hit by the Trail Blazers again, I think Carlisle will call a timeout."

"Beep!"
Chapter completed!