153. Manu, did you offend Popovich?_2

The Bobcats, with Felton, Zhang Yang, Gerald Wallace, and Okafor, also took turns in isolated plays.

Both teams had big men over 120 kilograms anchored in the paint protecting the rim.

The difference was that the Mavericks focused on isolation plays, distributing the ball with wing players ready for long-range shots.

The Bobcats, on the other hand, had their guards drive in isolated plays while the forwards crashed the boards, cut to the basket, with Felton providing help on the flank, and Zhang Yang offering support from the top.

Bickerstaff chose this tactic specifically to counter the Mavericks' fast-paced defensive rotations.

The 'fast-paced defensive rotation' defensive system left by the old Nelson was indeed formidable, and Cuban, by spending money on the types of players needed, could ensure a top ten defense in the league.