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Watching the young No. 1 stepping onto the field as a starter, Pistons coach John Kuster was also taken aback for a moment. But after a second, he immediately regained his composure.

Although the prospect of the Mavericks has indeed played well since entering the league, it is not necessarily a bad thing for the Pistons that Carlisle let him start at this time.

The Mavericks started Yiyang, perhaps not just because of Yiyang's performance that impressed Carlisle. It's because Kidd's physical fitness cannot support him to continue playing as a starter!

Kidd also has Yiyang who can share the pressure for him, so the other Mavericks players who have played back to back are not so lucky. Kuster didn't feel nervous because Yiyang was suddenly mentioned as the starter. On the contrary, he felt that this was a proof that the Mavericks are now empty!

Pistons point guard Ronnie Stuckey was not too wary of Yiyang, a rookie starting for the first time, nothing to be afraid of. Even though he is a third-ranked talent, and he has performed really well recently. But Yiyang is not strong enough to make Stucky feel nervous.

No matter whether Yiyang is ready or not, no matter what the fans and commentators think about Yiyang's starting. The referee blew his whistle on time and threw the basketball high into the air!

The height of Pistons center Ben Wallace is 2.06 meters, but this figure is definitely the length of his afro head. Ben, who has changed his hairstyle now, may be about two meters tall, not much taller than Stucky. Moreover, the 36-year-old Daben is not as good at jumping as before.

Therefore, Tyson Chandler easily won the basketball away on the big head. And the orange-red ball fell into Yiyang's hands just in time.

The Pistons immediately set up a defensive formation, and the Mavericks players dragged their tired bodies and slowly approached the opponent's half. The Palace of Auburn Hills stadium immediately erupted with violent boos, and everyone hoped that the Mavericks, who had fought back to back, would be in a hard fight here.

Yiyang wasn't in a hurry, although he was full of energy after suffering two straight losses, and he was eager to knock the Pistons to the ground with three or two blows. But he knows that this game cannot be won by himself alone. He has to wait for his teammates to settle down before he can start organizing the first attack of the game.

Even though it was his first start, Yiyang did not appear nervous or unfamiliar. After all, Yiyang actually played longer than Kidd in most games. Also, you can't think of a team's sixth man as a backup.

For example, Manu Ginobili of the Spurs, who would treat that guy as a substitute?

Yiyang gestured skillfully and controlled the ball calmly. He doesn't look like a rookie at all, but like a veteran player who has been on the court for several years.

Just when Stucky opened his arms and concentrated on guarding against Yiyang's breakthrough. Yiyang directly smashed the basketball to the ground, and made a long-distance ground pass. The basketball went through the crowd, unbiased, and passed right into the hands of Stevens who was standing at the left corner.

Stevens, who lacked offensive ability, would naturally not act rashly. Yiyang's pass was not for an assist, but to hit the ball to Nowitzki's side!

Stevens made a pass immediately after receiving the ball and hoisted the ball inside. Big Ben, with defensive blood flowing in his body, immediately asked for a change of defense, and stuck himself behind the German.

Although he is 36 years old, Ben Wallace's bottom line is still very stable. Nowitzki tested it twice with his back, and he knew that it was not a good idea to hit this guy hard.

But Nowitzki, who may be the most comprehensive offensive power forward in NBA history, will not be affected by this. Pushing in could not be achieved, and Nowitzki made a mistake and directly turned over and retreated independently.

Ben, who is 2 meters tall, tried his best to block it, but the height gap between him and the German was too big.

Nowitzki was hardly disturbed and calmly threw the ball.

Under the boos of the Pistons fans, Dirk's shot was hit! Suddenly, the Palace of Auburn Hills Stadium became silent! It seems that today, the Mavericks, who are fighting back to back, do not intend to let the Pistons get their wish!

Although a goal was scored at the beginning of the game, the Pistons were not discouraged. In the next attack, Ronnie Stuckey directly hit the basket with the ball. The best way to break an overstretched team is to use constant impact to break them down. For calves, this method is also applicable.

It's a pity that Stucky seems to have forgotten that the opponent in front of him is not Kidd, but Yiyang who is desperate for victory!

Yiyang's tough blocking completely disrupted Stuckey's layup rhythm. Before the "Champion" made a shot, Yiyang interfered and caused Stuckey to miss a layup.

Seeing this situation, the Pistons quickly returned to defense immediately. John Kuster had already arranged corresponding tactics against Yiyang, and he didn't want to see Yiyang complete a sneak attack at the Palace Stadium in Auburn Hills.

The Pistons' defense took shape immediately, but Yiyang still pushed forward at a leisurely pace. To drive the whole team, if Yi Yang wants to win, he must drive the whole team.

He waited patiently for his teammates to settle down one by one, and then waved his hand to signal Nowitzki to step forward to pick and roll.

The Germans don't care whether Yiyang is a rookie or not, since the No. 1 player starts giving orders, he just carries them out.

So Dirk walked quickly to the high position. Coming out with Dirk is the Pistons' frame protector Ben Wallace.

Yiyang didn't hesitate, and immediately took advantage of Nowitzki's pick-and-roll to break through. Big Ben, who is moving relatively slowly now, will definitely not switch over. Stuckey has to bypass the pick-and-roll by himself, and then keep up in time.

When Yiyang broke through to the middle distance, he suddenly turned around and made a movement to pass the ball backwards.

"Break the ball!?" Stuckey and Big Ben frowned. Nowitzki stayed outside the three-point line after the pick-and-roll. If Yiyang successfully passed the ball, Dirk would get a three-pointer. Opportunity to split.

Stuckey responded immediately, ready to steal. However, the basketball seemed to be glued to Yiyang's hand, and it didn't get out.

"Fake fax!" Kenny Smith clapped his hands as he watched Yiyang make a pass to fool Stuckey and immediately took two strides for a layup!

Without any pressure, Yiyang easily made a layup. With just one feint, Yiyang played with the Pistons' entire defense. After all, Nowitzki is the object of fear of all Pistons players. Even if Yiyang just acts like he wants to pass the ball to the German, it will make everyone in the Pistons tense up!

"Damn it!" Starkey reluctantly picked up the basketball from the ground. He was actually teased by a rookie just now, which really made Starkey very upset.

This time, Stuckey also intends to break through directly. After all, in terms of strength and height, Stuckey does have the advantage.

Seeing Stucky rushing straight towards him, Yiyang was not afraid. From people's point of view, Yiyang is undoubtedly a mantis holding back a car. But in Yiyang's eyes, the menacing Stucky is full of loopholes!

Just when the two were about to collide, Yiyang suddenly sprinted forward with a brisk stride, his long arms stretched out quickly, and his big hand patted the basketball. Stucky lost control of the basketball in an instant, and Yiyang accelerated to get the ball steadily, but his feet staggered and he was about to fall.

At this time, Yiyang dribbled the ball with one hand and supported the ground with the other, stabilizing his center of gravity. After that, a yellow lightning flashed across the Palace of Auburn Hills stadium!

Stucky, who was chasing behind the Dallas No. 1, had to watch Yiyang jump high, then put the ball behind his head with both hands, and slammed it into the frame!

"Boom!" There was a loud noise from the basket, as if a huge thunder surrounded Detroit.

"Ah!" Yiyang growled after successfully dunking. This is his encouragement to himself!

Seeing Yiyang complete the steal and then successfully dunk, the psychological flames of other Mavericks players seemed to be completely ignited by Yiyang.

Even a rookie is working so hard, how can we give up lightly because of back to back! ?

"Good job!" After Yiyang returned to halftime, Nowitzki stepped forward to give Yiyang a high-five.

"Be serious, everyone, we can't admit defeat yet!" After that, Nowitzki shouted at the others on the field.

Carlisle smiled in satisfaction. The mental state of the Mavericks' starting lineup is completely different from what it was just now.

That No. 1 rookie, maybe, is really a natural leader!