NBA's King of Talking

Chapter 449 Everything Depends on Strength

Since the start of the season, the Clippers' offense has not yet gelled, and the team's system is still being built. As a result, the games are often not very entertaining to watch. The team's offense is constipated, and scoring often relies on star players' isolation plays or fast breaks. Against average teams, they can win with these two methods, but against strong teams, unless the playing time of George and Paul George is increased, it will be difficult to win.

The Mavericks were on offense when Dennis Smith Jr. attacked the basket, drawing a foul from Olynyk.

Dennis Smith Jr.'s playmaking is still raw, and his shooting is inconsistent, but his impact is truly formidable. In today's NBA, with wider offensive spacing, even a physically imposing player like him can easily penetrate the paint.

Dennis Smith Jr. made both free throws, making it 4-2!

Beverley dribbled over and passed to Paul George in the high post!

Paul George held the ball high up the court, and the rest of the Clippers players spread out to let him isolate against the North Carolina Blackhawks.

Since being waived by the Warriors, and especially after Durant's subsequent championship run with the Warriors, the North Carolina Blackhawk has been relentlessly criticized. Objectively speaking, the Warriors' loss to the Cavaliers in 2016 shouldn't be entirely his fault; his abilities weren't strong enough to dictate the outcome of a game. He's a role player; if he could do everything, he wouldn't have had so few touches. Everyone knows he's not as good as Durant, and he himself admits it—does that even need analysis? But being inferior to Durant doesn't mean he's trash; otherwise, how many players in this league aren't trash?

PS: Trash: "I'm the trash! I'm the only trash in the league, don't take it personally! I'm talking to you, you're a scumbag, not a trash!"

Paul George tried to get past the North Carolina Blackhawks in a one-on-one situation but couldn't, so he passed the ball to Jia Fei!

After receiving the ball and making a triple threat, Jia Fei made a step-back left-handed breakthrough, gathered the ball near the free-throw line, faked, faked again, and Matthews finally couldn't help but jump!

Jia Fei got fouled!

Jia Fei stepped up to the free throw line.

DeAndre Jordan, preparing to grab a rebound, couldn't help but quip: "Instead of learning anything else, you learn to flop like James Harden. Some people are destined never to become the GOAT!"

"Some people's free throws are worse than an elementary school student's, yet they want to call themselves a top-3 center in the West!" Jia Fei said after easily making the free throw.

DeAndre Jordan's face immediately turned red, and he angrily threatened, "Don't even think about scoring in the paint today, I said it!"

"If what you said is useful, I should be in Dallas right now!" Jia Fei smiled slightly.

Both free throws went in, making it 4-4!

Dennis Smith Jr. dribbles the ball over, and DeAndre Jordan comes up to set a screen!

The Clippers continued to rely on Beverley to defend around screens, preventing DeAndre Jordan from easily getting into alley-oops.

DeAndre Jordan is in a tough spot. His only offensive weapon is the alley-oop, and his finishing ability is even worse than Clint Capela's. Capela, at least, is quite reliable when catching the ball under the basket and making a layup, and he also has a hook shot, so he doesn't necessarily have to dunk.

Dennis Smith Jr. still chose to attack himself, but his pull-up jumper missed!

On the sidelines, Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle shook his head slightly in exasperation. As the coach who led the Mavericks to the championship in 2011, he had a playmaker like Jason Kidd at his disposal. But now, the team's starting point guard was a hot-headed rookie like Dennis Smith Jr., and he wondered when this young player would develop. But a point guard can't just rely on brute force; he needs brains.

Beverley brought the ball over and passed it to Jia Fei.

Jia Fei dribbled the ball and set a screen with Olynyk, but DeAndre Jordan didn't leave the paint.

Jia Fei easily took a three-pointer, and the ball went in smoothly!

4-7, the Clippers hit their first three-pointer of the game, and the somewhat quiet Staples Center finally erupted in cheers.

The Mavericks were on offense, and this time Dennis Smith Jr. didn't try to do it himself, but instead passed the ball to Dirk Nowitzki.

Dirk Nowitzki has scored over 3 points in his career. Even in his old age, he still showed his prowess, hitting a one-legged fadeaway jumper to retaliate.

Jia Fei continued to run pick-and-rolls with Olynyk to target DeAndre Jordan.

Jordan was a bit skeptical after Jia Fei hit a three-pointer. He didn't believe Jia Fei could make it, but in the end, he really did!

6:10, the score difference has widened to 4 points. Speaking of which, his ability to score with 3-pointers is really strong.

Watching DeAndre Jordan's helpless shrug near the paint, Clippers fans are experiencing a sense of déjà vu. Indeed, it feels familiar because it actually happened during their recent Western Conference playoff run, when he was guarding the paint and letting the opponent sink a three-pointer. He not only can't switch on defense, but he's also terrible at delaying plays, except when guarding the rim.

DeAndre Jordan's defensive style might not have been as damaging to the team under FIBA ​​rules, because FIBA ​​doesn't have the three-second rule, but the NBA does, and he can't just stay under the basket all the time.

The Mavericks are on offense, and Nowitzki scores with a back-to-the-basket move, making it 8-10, narrowing the gap to 2 points!

The Clippers were on offense, and Beverley passed the ball to Jia Fei.

Same recipe, same flavor, same combination. Olynyk moves up for the pick-and-roll, and Jia Fei targets DeAndre Jordan.

This time, DeAndre Jordan pounced on the attack, looking fierce; he was furious!

Switch defenses immediately, big defense against little Jia Fei!

Clippers fans at Staples Center were also somewhat shocked, as DeAndre Jordan's speed increased by at least 10% when he activated his "rage buff." It seems that human potential is limitless, and sometimes a little stimulation really is necessary.

Jia Fei gestured for everyone to spread out; he was going to give DeAndre Jordan a good beating. His teammates were naturally very cooperative, and they were happy to see this scene.

The fans in the stadium were completely engrossed; it was quite a scene. DeAndre Jordan is known for his competitive spirit; even against Jia Fei, he dared to charge in. That alone sets him apart from many others.

However, having courage is indeed a good thing, but without strength, it's all in vain.

DeAndre Jordan's speed has increased by 10%, and his aggressive movements look quite intimidating.

But Jia Fei pulled the ball between his legs and then crossed over, accelerating past him as if he didn't care about his opponent at all.

DeAndre Jordan even lost his balance while charging so hard that he landed on his backside!

Jia Fei blew past DeAndre Jordan and drove into the paint, but Matthews and the veteran player retreated to the basket to block him.

But Jia Fei didn't choose to pass to Gallinari, who was open in the corner, at that moment. Instead, he took off and attacked the basket!

How could the old king still jump? All he could do was instinctively retreat. Matthews tried to draw an offensive foul from Jia Fei, but it was too late!

Jia Fei slammed the ball into the basket, and at the same time the whistle blew, the old king had committed a foul!

Wow--

At 8:12, Jia Fei faked out DeAndre Jordan and dunked over Dirk Nowitzki, forcing the Mavericks to call a timeout!

The Staples Center erupted in cheers. Sometimes, it only takes a spark to ignite a prairie.