Chapter 2 The Mavericks' Offensive in the Second Quarter at the American Airlines Center

Through back-and-forth "Z" shaped runs, the Mavericks' bench assassin, Jason Terry, successfully found an open look on the right side of the court.

Kidd, having anticipated Terry's movement, delivered the ball to him.

In Dallas, and in front of TVs everywhere, Mavericks fans instinctively raised their hands, mimicking Terry's signature "take-off" celebration.

However, in the blink of an eye...

On the court, just as Terry was about to "go for it"...

Ariza, who came off the bench for the Heat in the second quarter, rotated to Terry in an instant!

Having remembered Su Feng's teachings from Game 1, Ariza knew his purpose tonight.

Therefore, the moment Ginobili lost track of Terry, Ariza slid over and pounced on Terry's side.

With the long-armed Ariza in front of him, Terry didn't dare to mess around on the right side of the court.

However, since Ariza had helped defend him...

Terry also knew...

That Howard must be open!

Near the free-throw line, the unguarded "Clown" Howard received a wonderful pass from Terry.

At the same time, Terry started sprinting towards Howard's position again at full speed.

On the court, Ariza, who thought Howard would shoot directly after catching the ball, didn't expect Howard to be so selfless...

Moreover, this style of play, where he would rather have a three-point opportunity than an open two-pointer, was incredibly difficult to deal with.

So, on the left side of the arc, after receiving Howard's handoff, Terry finally "took off," albeit a few seconds late.

Wuhu!

Swish!

33 to 23.

In Boston, Miller-Karl, seeing this scene, said with emotion, "A team leader who dares to challenge the gods.

A big-hearted point guard who takes on all the wrath from the gods and can still organize the team in an orderly manner.

A super shooter who dares to shoot whenever and wherever you give him a chance.

A team that trusts each other.

Just now, this ball, from the outside attack, then transferred to the free throw line, and finally to the outside...

The Dallas Mavericks...

Are truly a formidable team!"

And in Dallas, through the big screen broadcast, watching these Western cowboys who were now leading by 10 points on the road in Miami...

Almost instinctively, all Mavericks fans said in their hearts:

Tonight, it seems we really can win!

"John! Is this the reason you've always believed we can beat this Heat team?"

On the Mavericks' bench in Miami, seeing Terry and Howard high-fiving on the court...

Mike Brown admitted.

The passion in his heart had been ignited by the Mavericks players on the court!

Out of love for basketball, in 1993, after successfully obtaining a bachelor's degree in business administration, Brown joined the Denver Nuggets at his own expense and became an ordinary video editor.

Later, thanks to his hard work and dedication, Brown impressed the Nuggets management with his passion for basketball, and subsequently became a scout for the Nuggets.

Perhaps, for John Davis, who debuted at his peak, and Pat Riley, who had seen countless big scenes...

Tonight's game was just an ordinary page in their coaching careers.

But for Mike Brown...

This was the highlight of his twelve years working in the league.

Slightly overweight, with a kind and honest face, and wearing glasses, he had often been ridiculed by reporters and opponents for his figure during games.

But since meeting Davis, who was also out of shape...

Brown was quickly impressed by this chubby middle-aged man.

"Figure? In my opinion, besides not being healthy enough, my figure doesn't affect my thinking on the court.

Mike, in this league, if you can't even accept others saying a few words about you...

Then how can you protect your players from the wind and rain off the court?"

Also, unlike the coaches he had worked with before...

In Brown's opinion, besides liking to joke with the players during training, Davis was also a very protective coach.

"Soft? Have you ever seen a softie score 20 or 30 points every game like Dirk?

Oh? You're referring to Dirk's playing style on the court?

Then, is Larry Bird also a softie in your eyes?"

Moreover, when the team suffered a loss, compared to those coaches who liked to blame the players' condition...

"The reason we lost this game is simply because my tactics were exploited.

Yes, you heard me right, my tactics were completely exploited by the other side tonight.

I will summarize it properly when I get back."

Admittedly, in terms of star power, this Heat team with both Su Feng and O'Neal could completely overlook the entire league.

But tonight...

With his and Davis's joint efforts, Mike Brown didn't think the Mavericks had no chance at all.

Look...

Right now...

The door to victory had been opened a crack.

Charge!

Dallas Mavericks!

Even if you charge to the end of the world, charge towards the end, charge towards destruction...

As long as the faith in your heart does not die...

Then why can the Miami Heat say they are sure to win?

American Airlines Center, after Terry hit a three-pointer, Ginobili, coming back the other way, made a rare mistake while dribbling.

The quick-eyed and quick-handed Howard stole the ball from him.

And then, Nahura, who seemed to be always full of energy on the court, immediately fast-breaked to the Heat's half.

The 203cm tall Nahura didn't jump high and didn't run fast.

Apart from having a fearless spirit on the court, it was difficult to find any other advantages from him.

But...

For basketball...

Nahura's advantage was enough for him to gain a foothold in the league.

Bang, swish!

On the court, after making the layup against "Hardman" Mourning, Ervin Nahura scored another point for the Dallas Mavericks.

35 to 23.

In this Game 2 against the Heat, the Dallas Mavericks surprisingly led the Miami Heat by 12 points!

You have your steel battle formation.

I also have my heroic heroes!

Inside the Heat's restricted area, Nahura, who had unfortunately had his brow bone opened by Mourning while making a layup and was bleeding on the court, tore his jersey and roared to the sky...

Who said that among all the power forwards in today's league, only Kevin Garnett was iron-blooded and brutal?

"The Time To Kill Is Now!"

Miami, after Su Feng split Mount Hua with a one-armed tomahawk dunk...

On the Mavericks' bench, Davis, unwilling to give up the timeout because of admitting defeat, immediately turned around and called Nowitzki.

"We need you, Dirk."

On the Heat's bench, O'Neal, who had volunteered again, was pressed back to the bench by Riley.

"Shaq, your stamina is crucial in this game."

American Airlines Center.

At this moment, the Heat's home DJ, who had specially sought out the former Sixers home DJ and current Raptors home DJ Martin's quotes to study, said in an impassioned tone:

"The.Time.To.Kill.Is.Now!"

Direct Chinese translation: The moment of slaughter is coming.

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