Five minutes into the second quarter, the Pacers had gradually taken control of the situation.

The All-Star starting forward is really hard to guard.

At least for Dampier, Wayne is much more difficult to defend than traditional centers.

He would rather rub hands with O'Neal in the penalty area than be teased by Wayne from beyond the three-point line.

Therefore, Dirk wanted to ask: "Do I just want to play with Wayne outside the three-point line? Why send me to guard him?"

There is no doubt about Dirk's offensive ability. Although many people say that jump shots will not win the championship, he can indeed get good data.

Moreover, in Wayne's previous life, Dirk also proved that jump shots can really win championships.

There shouldn't be much objection to saying that Dirk's offensive ability is top-notch.

But Dirk's defense...let's put it this way, no one has ever cared about Dirk's defense.

Because his defense is really nothing worth talking about.

Dirk's defense is that type, not so bad as to be a hindrance, but certainly not a good one.

During this period, Dirk's speed had deteriorated due to weight gain, but he was still quite nimble.

Coupled with his height and wingspan, he is still very threatening to defend against someone like Wayne.

That's why Nelson decided to let Dirk try it.

If the Pacers' rookie is not contained, it will be really difficult to come back from this game.

After returning from the timeout, the Mavericks attacked first.

This time, Dirk played in the low post and used his Golden Rooster independent step back.

Although Dirk's golden rooster independent step back was not yet complete at this time, it was still a unique move. The basketball went hollow into the net, and it seemed that the driver had regained some offensive feeling.

The score difference returned to single digits, and the Mavericks were ready to make an effort to even out the gap.

Whether it can be done or not depends on the next matchup between Dirk and Wayne.

Wayne was happily preparing to go up to continue training Dampier, but this time after crossing the midfield line, he found that the heartless man had abandoned him.

"Leave? Where did you go?" Wayne looked at Dampier, who was fighting hand-to-hand with O'Neill in the low post, and felt quite uncomfortable.

With you gone, how can I still show my strength as an All-Star forward?

Soon, a huge figure appeared in front of Wayne.

Looking at Dirk in front of him, Wayne curled his lips.

Finally, the hot man appeared in front of him.

It seems that hiding is impossible.

Today, I am destined to have a battle with the old driver!

Dirk is actually a bit reluctant, so it's not surprising that Ma Dan has the highest tactical status on the offensive end.

Damn it, today I specifically asked myself to defend the opponent's arrow figure. This is a bit nonsense.

I, Dirk, am the one who does this kind of thing?

Spending so much money to sign a contract with Dampier is all for nothing!

Old Nelson is also forced to have no choice. At the moment, only Dirk can compete with Wayne.

Wayne and Payton continued to play pick-and-roll, but this time, it was not so easy for Wayne to get rid of Dirk by running without the ball.

The Dirk now is not the Dirk after 2011, he can still run.

Faster than Dampier and his ilk, I don’t know where they are.

On the basis that his speed was not too much of a disadvantage, if Dirk extended his long arms, it would be difficult for Wayne to catch the ball.

So in this round, Payton handed the ball to Tai.

Artest broke through Josh Howard and broke into the penalty area, but Dampier stood under the basket in time and raised his arms to help defend.

Returning to the basket, Dampier instantly felt like a fish in water, and his defense was no longer so unbearable.

Thanks to the efforts of Dampier and Josh Howard, Tai missed a layup.

"Ron missed a layup, and Dampier finally played his role. It seems that Coach Nelson's adjustment was very timely."

The Mavericks successfully prevented the Pacers from scoring, and they got a chance to narrow the score!

On the defensive end, Wayne continued to face Dampier, and O'Neal still faced Dirk.

Dirk, who had found his touch, took a mid-range shot this time under O'Brien's interference. Although O'Neill's interference was very strict, the basketball still fell hollow into the net.

Old Nelson laughed. As long as Dirk can shoot away, the Mavericks' offense will be unstoppable!

"Damn it!" Xiao Ao shook his head helplessly. He was really fed up with the exchange of blows with Dirk.

Can't you beat him once and for all?

At this time, Carlisle also frowned.

Seeing that Dirk was about to gain momentum, he couldn't let the Mavericks catch up so easily.

In this round of the Pacers' offense, the ball still failed to find Wayne.

Stephen Jackson's jump shot from beyond the three-point line suddenly stopped.

After the Mavericks counterattacked, Dirk faked a shot and got two more points with a leisurely three-step layup after getting past O'Brien.

Suddenly, the point difference was only 5 points. Dirk hit three consecutive shots and immediately closed the point difference.

As expected of an experienced driver, he speeds as soon as he steps on the accelerator!

Carlisle quickly paused at this time, he needed to maintain this final advantage.

Everyone thought Carlisle would make adjustments on the defensive end, but as soon as it turned out, Carlisle emphasized offense.

"Wei, hold the ball more and break through more, and beat Dirk more."

Wayne looked up in surprise, "Hit Dirk more?"

Do you think too highly of me or do you think too little of that German?

Didn't you notice that I struggled to catch the ball just now?

"Wear him down and try to create damage. We have to distract him on the defensive end so that his efficiency on the offensive end will be reduced."

"Oh, that's it." Wayne replied silently in his heart. If he said that, then he would just kill Deke.

Doesn’t matter whether you get in or not?

"Jermaine, you should also fight more on the defensive end. Even if he commits a foul, don't let him get an easy layup. As long as he has physical problems, his shooting percentage will definitely fluctuate."

Carlisle's tactic, to put it bluntly, is to let Wayne and O'Brien fight Dirk hand-to-hand.

This... didn't you say last year that such physical combat would make the game boring? Don't you hope that the league can rectify it?

Does it smell really good now?

In any case, Wayne must carry out Carlisle's arrangement.

Just attack Dirk forcefully, but I don't know if I will get down first before Dirk gets down.

After returning from the timeout, Wayne stopped going around with Dirk. He directly held the ball on the right side of the three-point line, and then the entire lineup spread out.

"The Pacers actually arranged a singles tactic for Wayne! Coach Carlisle is very bold. Does he want Wayne to beat Dirk hard?"

Dirk has also played small forward before, so he is no stranger to perimeter defense.

Opening his arms and lowering his center of gravity, Dirk's movements were quite formal.

Wayne took two tentative steps with the ball, but Dirk's center of gravity did not waver at all.

At this time, Wayne accelerated and took a step towards Dirk's right side.

As expected, Dirk caught up quickly, but... still allowed Wayne to gain about a third of the position advantage!

Just like that, Dirk followed Wayne and ran to the basket.

Dampier repeated his old trick, raising his arms high and walking to the basket, ready to avenge his past humiliation.

But Wayne was not a coward. He saw Ou in the middle distance and passed the ball before being flanked.

By the time Dampier rushed towards Xiao Ao again, it was too late.

"brush!"

O'Neal Jr. hit a mid-range shot, breaking the scoring drought. Wayne's breakthrough had an effect, and he has become Carlisle's weapon in attacking tough situations.

Dirk also found that he had encountered a tough situation today, and it was not that easy to contain Wayne.

He had just followed Wayne in a mad dash, and now he had to immediately join the attack.

Dirk felt his breathing becoming rapid.

When the Pacers made a comeback again, Dirk, who wanted to take a breath, found in despair... Wayne was holding the ball again!

"Oh no, you are looking down on me, No!" Dirk lowered his center of gravity and lifted his trouser legs.
To be continued...