Chapter 422 The Stronger Party
Returning to home court still gave the Mavericks great confidence. Although they did not have the confidence to play another efficient attack, they would be much easier as long as they won this game.
And as long as they follow the pace of the first half, they have a chance to win this game.
However, things didn't go so smoothly. In the third quarter, the Mavericks clearly felt that the Nuggets' defense was even harder. They handled it pretty well, but the efficiency on the attack end was significantly reduced.
What makes them depressed is that the Nuggets are still so fierce on the offensive end.
The main source was Xiang Chu. Seeing Chandler hit him directly, Carlisle began to complain to the referee.
But Xiang Chu is a normal physical confrontation. The referee did not brag about Chandler to block the defense and even took care of the home fans. You should know that the Mavericks had more free throws than the Nuggets.
The Mavericks' style of playing is not easy to get free throws. Carlisle may just give the referee some pressure, or maybe it is just an excuse for the team's dilemma.
Competitive sports are the best, but some things will slightly affect their strength.
If they perform similarly, the referee's standard will make one side profitable.
The Nuggets do not intend to give the Mavericks any opportunity, and their response is to overtake the score.
The Mavericks' short lead ended, if it was not counted as halftime.
They could only replace the substitute lineup early to seek change. To be honest, their substitute players performed really well in this game, and in some aspects they surpassed the main lineup.
But there is one situation that cannot be changed, that is, if the Mavericks score points, they can only rely on Nowitzki and Ellis.
Substitutes can alleviate some of their situations, but the most fundamental problem is still not changed.
Chandler could not limit Xiang Chu at all, it was unexpected for the Mavericks.
When the Mavericks got Chandler again, they had the idea of letting him fight against the Western Conference powerhouses in the interior.
Who knew that Chandler looked fierce and was completely crushed by Xiang Chu in his body.
Chandler is indeed good at strength, but he is not strong enough. He can only become a background board against a big center like Xiang Chu and cheating with magical skills.
With the efforts of the third quarter, the Nuggets have begun to gradually take the initiative.
The Mavericks were unwilling to fail like this, so they also sacrificed their last magic weapon.
Nowitzki ended in the last two seconds of the third quarter, and appeared on the court again at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Carlisle wanted Nowitzki to fight, and Nowitzki planned so much.
He has adjusted his body to his best condition in the past two days. No matter what, he is going to fight with g3.
Xiang Chu rested off the court, and Nowitzki began to fight inside, causing damage.
It is hard to imagine that Nowitzki, who is at this age, can play so hard, and he is no longer fast, and he is completely fighting in the inside.
Relying on Nowitzki's performance, the Mavericks chased back little by little.
Moreover, the Mavericks quickly replaced Ellis, and they regarded the third game as the final battle.
On the Nuggets side, Xiang Chu was calm and waited until the normal rotation time to play again.
At this time, the Mavericks were almost catching up with the score.
They were very concerned about Xiang Chu who was replaced, but Xiang Chu still received the ball at the free throw line and completed the attack.
There is no solution at all, this is how Xiaoniu feels about Xiang Chu.
Chapter completed!