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"Don't be discouraged guys, the game is not over yet, isn't it just a lore? We still have a chance, and we are going back to our home court. His own home court was just eliminated."

On the plane, Xu Xiao still gave a passionate speech, trying to encourage everyone.

Roy's Jedi counterattack in the third game rekindled hope for the Timberwolves.

But in the fourth game, Nowitzki used a god-like three-pointer to kill the Timberwolves, and their rekindled hope was shattered again.

This is really a big blow to this group of young people. Perhaps the biggest test for them in this round of the series is their mentality.

If you can survive this round of the series, it will be a great improvement for the mentality of the entire team.

In the past, the Timberwolves were just a constant challenger. When they met the powerful Lakers, there was nothing to say about being defeated, but now it is different.

They defeated the defending champions, and they became contenders, which made them extremely confident and even lost their sense of boundaries.

So before the start of this round of the series, their mentality changed.

From being conceited and arrogant at the beginning, to being slapped in the face by reality, the helpless sense of failure, and the unsolvable sense of despair in the face of Nowitzki, until someone stood up and brought the players The passion to fight on.

To this day, the sense of urgency to go all out but still be on the verge of extinction, this is an unprecedented pressure.

"You guys can't take this fucking blow? The series isn't over yet, just fucking depressed, you know the whole state of Minnesota is waiting for you to bring them a win? What about you? Really he Damn it, look at the way you are now, you are just like your grandson, if this is the case, we will disband in place next season."

Xu Xiao saw that the consolation didn't work, so he simply didn't get used to it anymore. He was just a young man in his 20s, and he usually pampered himself at home. Why is he still spoiling you now, so Xu Xiao became more and more angry when he thought about it, so he went to In the end, I simply said something with a very high mother content.

In the end, I didn't expect that my venting my anger really had an effect, and everyone began to react.

Westbrook was the first to speak. If there is a problem with him, he must be thinking carefully on the court. Westbrook off the court is definitely a good teammate and friend.

"Coach, we are not afraid of failure, but regret our frivolity. You were right before. The Mavericks are indeed a formidable opponent. We are too conceited. In this situation, we also feel guilty."

Oden: "Yeah, we really deserve to be damned. We underestimated our opponents in such a tense and important Western Conference Finals. We will never do this again."

Seeing everyone's reaction, Xu Xiao's anger finally subsided, but he still said angrily:

"What the hell are you talking about frustrating? We didn't get eliminated. It's useless to regret. Now we are only 1 to 3 behind, and we still have a chance. Save the bullshit about regret until the end of the series." Bar."

"Next, go back to our home court and prepare for this game seriously."

Game [-], needs to change a bit.

Xu Xiao made targeted arrangements for Nowitzki's strengths. Since I can't guard you, I won't let you catch the ball.

Nowitzki's coping ability is average, the Mavericks' inside scoring points are also average, and Chandler is still a center who mainly eats cakes.

So Xu Xiao asked Ibaka to defend Nowitzki in the fifth game and prevent him from receiving the ball.

Oden defended from the back, and the focus of the two insiders was on Nowitzki. Chandler would let him play if he had the opportunity. If he could win, Xu Xiao would not mind sending him a magnificent stat.

The game was also carried out according to Xu Xiao's prediction. The two power forwards of the Timberwolves may not have enough experience, but they are young.

Xu Xiao simplifies their tasks, makes up for the gap in technology and experience, maximizes their athletic ability advantages, and constantly consumes Nowitzki, making it difficult for him to catch the ball on the offensive end.

In addition to Oden's defense, Nowitzki only took 8 shots in the first half, only 8 of 3 shots and only 7 points were recorded, but Chandler, as an inside partner, got a lot of opportunities.

In the first half, he made 7 of 7 shots and scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. The Mavericks also kept biting the score.

In the third quarter, Peja suddenly fired on the Mavericks side and hit 90 three-pointers within 3 seconds, opening the score all at once.

"Don't panic, we have a chance. They will use Barea to overtake in the fourth quarter. Whether they can overtake depends on this period of time."

Xu Xiao patted Westbrook on the shoulder very trustingly, and the latter also responded to him with a reassuring expression.

As soon as the fourth quarter came up, Westbrook directly dislocated his back to face Barea, and used Billups' skilled back-up skills to easily turn around and put his hand on the basket.

The Mavericks still use a zone defense strategy to protect the inside line.

Westbrook ignored it and directly hit a three-pointer.

It is difficult for ordinary people to interfere with Westbrook's shooting. His take-off height and shot height have no opponents in the same position, and he will basically not be blocked.

Therefore, in the previous life, Westbrook's hit rate at critical moments was not low and the number of lore kills was high, also because of his way of shooting.

Therefore, it is never others who limit Westbrook's shooting rate, but his own physical condition.

My own hand feeling is relatively stiff. If the body function is declining, then I will just turn into a court to make people alive.

But now, with a strong body and healthy body, coupled with Billups' soft touch, he can truly integrate offense and defense, and can shoot suddenly.

Carlisle had no choice but to play the main force ahead of schedule.

At this time, Xu Xiao suddenly changed into a strange lineup. The two centers, Oden and Anderson, were taken down, and Ibaka was used as the center.

The backcourt combination of Westbrook and Roy has not changed, and the frontcourt has become Josh and James Johnson.

"My first generation of Death Five is here."

This lineup is to increase the speed. Although the Mavericks have an advantage in the inside line, the impact of the Timberwolves is misaligned with the pick-and-roll, and it is difficult for the Mavericks to parry.

"This lineup is not the same as the Suns' lineup. The Suns' offense is initiated by the guard Nash, who can double-team, but the Timberwolves' initiator is Josh, so it is not easy to target."

Carlisle is also on pins and needles. It's not like they haven't seen the ball before, but this lineup is really hard to target.

If you want to pinch Josh, you have to go inside. Otherwise, with his height and vision, the ball will definitely be able to move out, but then, his inside lacks athletic ability and he can't go back.

If they don't pinch the ball holder, their shooting after the pick-and-roll is also a headache.Must switch.....

Carlisle was still hesitating off the court, but the Timberwolves on the court were extremely resolute, so Josh asked Nowitzki to fight.

Ibaka's solid pick-and-roll made it impossible for the Mavericks to think of going around the pick-and-roll.

The Mavericks can only choose to let go of Ibaka to protect Nowitzki.

After Josh held the ball with Ibaka in the pick-and-roll, he was directly double-teamed, and he yelled and directly divided Ibaka

"Brother, it's up to you, don't hesitate."

Ibaka didn't stop catching the ball. He was a pretty boy in mid-range shots. How could he let go of this kind of opportunity.

A direct mid-range hit.

"Beautiful!" Xu Xiao excitedly threw his fists in celebration off the field, his excited expression was captured by the camera, Xu Xiao didn't control it at all, just immersed in his celebration.

Ibaka can stabilize his mentality and hit the mid-range, then it will be a successful end to his tactic.

Death Five must have the ability to shoot. Now the most unstable thing about this point is Ibaka's shooting. Now the second-year Ibaka, his shooting is not like the future 14-for-14 Ibaka.

So what Xu Xiao is most worried about in this lineup is Ibaka's shooting.

Now it depends on whether he can continue to hit the pressure on the Mavericks.

"It's okay, he's fooled, don't worry about it." Carlisle also loudly reminded the players on the sidelines not to give up their tactics easily.

Just like Xu Xiao let Chandler attack, Carlisle also chose to let go of the shortest Timberwolves lineup to protect Nowitzki.

Now let's see which side's short board is shorter.

However, Ibaka continued to hit the next attack, the second, the third, the fourth!

In the last quarter of Ibaka's mid-range four-for-four, Carlisle couldn't sit still.

Timeout was called again.

In response to Ibaka's pick-and-roll, some help defenses were also arranged, mainly to defend Josh's passing route.

The Timberwolves are celebrating Ibaka.

So far in this series, Ibaka has almost been beaten to autism by Nowitzki.

Giving him a chance to vent now will also allow him to regain his confidence.

At this time, there is no need for any tactics, just leave it to the stars and let them end the game.

Back from the timeout, although Carlisle's tactical arrangement was really good, he couldn't hold up the Timberwolves' star ball.

Josh and Westbrook attacked consecutively and successfully won the game 108-103 at home. Ibaka made four of four at the last moment and scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks in the game, allowing him to regain his confidence .

Although Chandler on the opposite side also played the best playoff game of his career, scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds, but this also met Xu Xiao's requirements. The data is for you, and I will take the victory away.

The total score came to 2 to 3. The most important thing is that the Timberwolves are back.

In the sixth game in Dallas, Westbrook defeated the Mavericks with a bursting performance of 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. The old Kidd was completely reduced to Westbrook's background. Than 3 flat.

The two sides came to the same starting line again.

However, just as they were about to return to Minnesota to seriously prepare for the next life-and-death battle, an accident occurred.

"Mr. Xu Xiao? This is Toronto Als Hospital, please come here immediately. Your employee, Ms. Zhang Yilin, was in a car accident and is now unconscious."

"Yilin was in a car accident!" This news exploded in Xu Xiao's mind like a bolt from the blue.

In an instant, every bit of his relationship with Yilin appeared in his mind.

We met at the Staples Center and have been playing together for four years.

From being alone in a foreign land at the beginning, and then meeting fellow villagers, both of them had tears in their eyes, and the relationship became more and more intimate after that.

It is impossible to have no feelings for her at all. Even if Yilin is not beautiful, she is definitely a beautiful woman. Coupled with her healthy and sunny personality, Xu Xiao's favorability for her soared.

But Xu Xiao has never expressed his heart to Yilin, because in his opinion, both of them are still young, and Yilin is still a post-90s generation, so there is still plenty of time in the future, and Xu Xiao now wants to prove himself, and he will do it with all his heart. Want a champion.

But when the bad news came today, Xu Xiao's mind suddenly went blank. Right now, the team's life-and-death battle is on the one hand, and the other is the life-and-death battle of his sweetheart.

He has to make a choice!