Dirk Nowitzki hit his first three-pointer of the game, but it was a very crucial three-pointer because this three-pointer helped the Mavericks narrow the point difference to less than 10 points.

"Wow, Dirk appeared in an unexpected position, and Bayonet's pass was just right, so everything seems to be falling into place."

"This is Dirk Nowitzki. This is what we have been talking about. When the small ball era officially replaces traditional basketball, how many of those big men who were once great beasts in the interior can adapt to this era."

"Shaq, you definitely can't do it, but your opponent Yao Ming definitely can. In addition, Dirk Nowitzki is another player we recognize as one who can still be called the dominant player in the small ball era, but it is a pity.

What’s more, Dirk is retiring soon.”

In the n live broadcast room, Charles Barkley talked a lot. While praising Dirk Nowitzki, he also didn't forget to step on Shaquille O'Neal.

"It is true that I don't have 3 points, but I am still the dominant player in the small ball era. I never need to rely on shooting to score. As long as I stand under the basket, others have to get out of the way immediately. This is my charm. I am born to do it."

This is big”

Shaquille O'Neal smiled disdainfully. He thought Charles Barkley was talking nonsense.

He admitted that in the small ball era, many traditional insiders will be abandoned. As far as the current league is concerned, Dwight Howard is the most typical example.

In people's opinion, in the current small ball era, if big players want to survive, then you cannot continue to stay in the three-second zone. You must come to the outside to shoot. This is the generally accepted survival rule for big players.

But Shaquille O'Neal never felt that these rules were useful to him. As he said publicly more than once, if the combination during the three consecutive championships faced the Golden State Warriors who ushered in the small ball era and were called unbeatable, then

He and Kobe will let Stephen Curry and the younger generations know what dominance means. Shaquille O'Neal can destroy the Golden State Warriors' interior by himself.

Charles Barkley laughed heartily on the side. He had to admit that he just wanted to piss off Shaquille O'Neal.

Because as O'Neal himself said, no matter how amazing the small ball era is, there is really nothing you can do when facing a player like O'Neal.

On the court, on the way back to defense, Jiang Hao high-fived Dirk Nowitzki. Jiang Hao had to admit that a veteran like Dirk Nowitzki has too much experience in the game. The position just now was really...

Very unexpected

Dirk Nowitzki responded to Jiang Hao with a smile, and stretched out his finger towards Jiang Hao, then pointed at himself. The meaning was very clear. He felt good. They could have more cooperation like this.

Jiang Hao knows that Dirk Nowitzki is absolutely serious about this game. So far this season, the Dallas Mavericks have won more and lost less. There is no pressure on the record. Therefore, Dirk Nowitzki has been playing hard.

He is tepid, has no desires and demands, and rarely exerts his strength in the regular season.

Including Jiang Hao himself, all Mavericks players know very well that Dirk Nowitzki is accumulating strength for the playoffs, and everyone supports Nowitzki in doing so.

But tonight's game against the Houston Rockets may be just like what Dirk Nowitzki said in the locker room just now. Dirk Nowitzki is unwilling to lose to the Texas team that has been fighting for many years in the last season of his career.

Old rival.

Therefore, he plans to go all out in this game.

James Harden finally hit a shot this time, but it was not a goal in a sports game, but a free throw.

That's right.

At such a critical moment, James Harden used his signature, which is to become the son of Jingdezhen.

Matthews was caught off guard without even paying attention.

Although James Harden hit two free throws, the Toyota Center erupted into loud cheers again.

But Jiang Hao showed a look of disdain. He really looked down on James Harden's scoring method.

Especially when James Harden is a shooting guard, he can have his own brand, but this brand should definitely not rely on drawing fouls to score 20 or 30 points in every game.

In Jiang Hao's view, James Harden can definitely match up with greats like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade. He has good physical fitness and strong athletic ability, so he can definitely try to do this.

Instead of relying on this kind of unrestrained bumping and porcelain to fill up the data device.

Forget it.

Jiang Hao still shook his head.

Everyone has his own ambitions, and he cannot publicly comment on James Harden's playing style, and James Harden obviously will not take the initiative to make changes, because compared with great gods such as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, he lacks one thing, one thing

A very important thing is a strong sense of victory.

In Jiang Hao's view, with the Houston Rockets' lineup configuration in recent seasons, they are fully capable of competing for the championship, even in the Western Conference, and even if they want a strong opponent in the finals, the Golden State Warriors.

So why didn't it happen?

Jiang Hao felt that this was related to James Harden's style of play. He only valued his scores every night and would not lead the team forward with a strong winning mentality. From this perspective, James Harden was not even

A qualified leader.

From this point of view, Jiang Hao does not feel that the Houston Rockets made a profit when they acquired James Harden from the Oklahoma City Thunder.

When James Harden relied on two free throws to widen the point difference to 10 points, it was the Mavericks' turn to attack again.

After the sudden attack just now, the Houston Rockets' defense became obviously more targeted this time.

Especially Dirk Nowitzki, who had to stay in the penalty area under Capela's restrictions.

There was no restriction on DeAndre Jordan at this time, but Jiang Hao had to frown.

Because he cannot pass the ball to Dirk Nowitzki and then immediately turn around and pass it to DeAndre Jordan. Who makes DeAndre Jordan not capable of three-pointers?

Since passing the ball has become infinitely slim, just do it yourself. Jiang Hao's eyes instantly let out a bright light.

So far in tonight's game, he has not really shown his sword. He was originally preparing for the last moment, because he had a feeling that the winner of this game would not be determined until the last moment.
Chapter completed!