I really can't handle the ball

Chapter 73 The new season is coming

In the next few days, the Mavericks won successive battles in the preseason. The team is in very good condition and the tacit understanding is getting higher and higher.

In late October, the Houston Rockets, who returned to the United States after playing the China Game, played the Mavericks in the last game of the preseason.

This time, the battlefield between the two sides was at the Toyota Center Arena, and a large number of Huaxia fans were staring at the TV, watching this long-awaited matchup.

The old Nelson was very face-saving. This derby made Li Xuan start and played for 35 minutes in one go.

As for the Houston Rockets, in order to protect Dayao, Van Gundy only allowed him to play for about 20 minutes before substituting for a rest.

During this period, Dayao is slowly gaining weight, and his playing time must be strictly controlled, otherwise he will be easily injured.

The Rockets don't have any goals in the new season. They don't need to work hard to reach the playoffs. The focus of their work is to go all out to cultivate Dayao and make him a low-post killer, comparable to O'Neal.

The Mavericks set a high goal for the new season, and they must go all out in every game to ensure a good competitive state.

Therefore, in the last preseason game, the Mavericks played very seriously, and the core players of the team also got more playing time.

Although Dayao only played 20 minutes in this game, his efficiency was very efficient. He easily scored 15 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks, and beat the starting center Rasu Nesterovic of the Mavericks.

But the Rockets only have Dayao as a bright spot, and the other positions are restricted by the Mavericks.

Boss Fu's performance was ordinary, not very eye-catching, and was attacked by Li Xuan from behind in a fast break.

Francis found that Li Xuan's strength had improved a lot, which was completely different from what he saw in the NCAA quarterfinals. He was very shocked. At the same time, he regretted that the Rockets failed to catch up and bring Li Xuan back to Houston.

On the other hand, on the side of the Mavericks, Nowitzki was simply incomprehensible. The Rockets players had nothing to do with him. They watched "Northern King" score a game-high 28 points.

Another core player, Nash, also had a brilliant performance, sending out 12 assists, fully revitalizing the team's offense. From this point, it can also be seen that the tacit understanding between the Mavericks players is getting higher and higher.

首次首发出场的李轩同样拿到了不错的数据，全场三分球8投5中，拿下23分6篮板2助攻2盖帽的全面数据，这差不多是一个全明星小前锋的数据。

In the end, the Mavericks defeated the Rockets 98:90 and ended the preseason with a record of victory.

After the game, although Dayao lost the game, he was very happy and took the initiative to go up to shake hands with Li Xuan.

"Ah Xuan, you played well, much better than when I just entered the NBA last year."

"That is to say, there was no physical confrontation in the preseason. If I want to reach Yao's height, I have to train hard." Li Xuan looked up at the little giant in front of him with a smile on his face.

"Play well, and if you encounter any difficulties in the United States, you can contact me."

"Well, I see, Dayao."

"Then see you next time. In the regular season, I won't let you win easily."

After Dayao bid farewell to Li Xuan, he walked towards the player tunnel with a smile on his face. He didn't want to be interviewed by the media reporters. God knows what weird questions those mean and tricky reporters would ask.

After watching Dayao leave, Li Xuan quickly returned to the locker room. After this special game, he didn't want to spend his brain cells dealing with all kinds of questions from the media reporters.

After playing the Houston Rockets, the Mavericks' preseason is over.

季前赛期间，李轩在场均32分钟出场时间内能够拿下22分6个篮板3个助攻2次盖帽和1次抢断的全面数据。

According to a rookie player who has just entered the league, this kind of data is very good.

Seeing Li Xuan's performance in the preseason, Old Nelson was also happy, and he was finally able to let go of his hanging heart. Facts have proved that his deal was a success.

Both Li Xuan and Jamison performed as expected. Next, the old Nelson will continue to strengthen the weak lineup in the next step.

The reinforcement this time is not about fame, but about finding players who are suitable for your system.

With the end of the preseason, the Dallas Mavericks also announced the team's new season roster!

Point guards: Nash, Tony Delk, Travis Best.

Shooting guards: Finley, Lagabell, Marquese Daniels.

Small forwards: Li Xuan, Antawn Jamison, Danny Fortson.

Power forwards: Dirk Nowitzki, Eduardo Najera, Scott Williams.

Centers: Sean Bradley, Rasu Nesterovic.

After joint training in the team and the baptism of the preseason, although the roster of personnel has undergone tremendous changes compared with last season, the tacit understanding between the new players and the old players is also increasing day by day, and they are gradually integrated.

The Mavericks are still very short of players at the center position. They deliberately left a position for reinforcement in the middle of the season, and the other positions are not bad.

As time goes by, the season opener is getting closer and closer.

Two days before the opening game of the new season, the league announced the schedule of each team for the new season.

David Stern took great pains for the Chinese market, and specially arranged for two Chinese players, Dayao and Li Xuan, to appear on the first day of the opening match.

The Rockets are scheduled to sit at home against the visiting defending champion San Antonio Spurs.

On the Mavericks side, a "fraternal killing" scene was arranged.

On the opening day, their opponent was the Miami Heat with Dwyane Wade.

Not long after the schedule was arranged, Li Xuan received a call from his good brother Wade.

"Hello, brother! After reading the schedule, are you surprised or surprised? I'm going to play against you in the first game. I feel extremely excited and can't wait to play the game. What about you?" Wade said excitedly.

"Uh...Dwyane, to be honest, I'm not happy. After all, you were at the bottom last season, and my team reached the Western Conference finals. Such a huge gap is unfair to you." Li Xuan joked said in a tone.

"Brother, don't take you to hit people like this. My current teammates are pretty good. Although I broke up with those old birds, I also called in new aid to help the Mavericks. It will definitely cause trouble for the Mavericks. We Let's wait and see!" Wade said firmly.

"Well, I'm waiting for your challenge, and I hope you won't let me down."

"Don't worry, I will rub you on the ground and let you know that Dwyane is still the boss after leaving the Golden Eagles." Wade said domineeringly.

"Then I'll wait and see!"

After hanging up the phone, Li Xuan turned off the computer, took his nightgown and went to the bathroom to wash up, then went back to bed and fell asleep, recharging his energy for the next opening match.

(End of this chapter)