Pope of Basketball.

Summary

In the chapter, Ji De initially performed well but struggled against Wei Si Bu Lu Ke and was at a disadvantage against Paul. Ku Li's agility caused problems for Ji De, who couldn't stop him even after two rounds. Ba Li Ya entered the game to enhance perimeter breaking, while Ma Li Ang focused on defense. After a foul by Guy, Yang Rui substituted Xiao Qiao Dan, leading to a tactical shift. Both teams countered each other's strategies, with Xiao Qiao Dan effectively utilizing screens and Paul leading the offense. Ma Li Ang's height disadvantage against Xiao Qiao Dan made it difficult to defend effectively. The Clippers employed a man-to-man defense, but their strategy faced challenges as Nuo Wei Si Ji struggled against pick-and-rolls. The first quarter ended with the Clippers leading 38-30, highlighted by strong performances from Paul and Ku Li. The Mavericks, despite individual efforts from Nuo Wei Si Ji, faced difficulties with other players underperforming. In the second quarter, Ku Li rested while Paul remained active, leading to an intense matchup that ended with the Clippers ahead 68-62 at halftime. During halftime, Yang Rui praised his team while acknowledging the challenges ahead. The third quarter saw the Clippers maintain their lead, with Neil stepping in for Ku Li. The Mavericks made a comeback in the final quarter, tying the game with crucial three-pointers, setting the stage for a tight finish with the Clippers leading by five points with 1:15 remaining.

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