[外電] Mavs credit Yogi's edge for b2b wins

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Mavs credit Yogi Ferrell’s edge for back-to-back wins over Spurs, Cavaliers

Earl K. Sneed  /  January 31, 2017

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DALLAS — Claiming back-to-back wins over two of the best four teams in the
NBA record-wise, the Dallas Mavericks credit the play of their latest
addition to the lineup for the recent resurgence.

背靠背贏了聯盟戰績前四球隊中的兩隊，小牛相信這波連勝受惠於隊中的新成員(Yogi)。


Capturing a 105-101 victory Sunday over the Southwest Division-leading San
Antonio Spurs, the Mavericks (18-30) seized their first regular-season win at
AT&T Center since Nov. 26, 2010. The Mavs then completed a difficult
back-to-back Monday night against the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers,
using a total team effort to leave their home hardwood with a 104-97 victory.
And after signing former NBA Development League standout Yogi Ferrell to a
10-day contract on Saturday, the Mavs say it’s the undersized guard’s
competitiveness and unselfishness that has led to their improved play.

星期六，小牛剛與發展聯盟球員Yogi Ferrell簽下了10天短約。週日便以105-101擊敗了
西南組龍頭-馬刺，收下本季在AT&T中心的第一勝，也是2010年11月26日以來在馬刺主場
的第一勝。隔天小牛面對來訪的衛冕軍騎士，並且傾全隊之力以104比97將勝利留在自家
主場。正是這位小個子後衛的拚盡與無私改變了他們的比賽。


“We’ve got to give a lot of credit to Yogi. You know, he’s come in and he’
s really turned up the tempo of this team,” swingman Wesley Matthews said
after Monday’s win. “He plays with a confidence and a fearlessness. He gets
in the paint, and he’s really helping everybody. He’s picked up the offense
tremendously, and coach [Rick Carlisle] is encouraging us to run. We’re
really embracing that, and we’re executing.

"我們必須給Yogi大大的讚。你知道的，他的加入確實改變了我們的步調。"搖擺人
Wesley Matthews在星期一獲勝後說道。"他表現的很有自信而且無所畏懼。他能切入、
能助攻，有效地組織球隊進攻。教練也激勵我們跑起來；我們也如實地執行戰術。"


“You know, [Ferrell] has got an edge to him. He’s a product of [Indiana
coach Tom Crean]. So, partially being a product of Tom Crean myself, I know he
’s been battle tested. … You know, he’s not going to be scared.”

"你知道的，Ferrell有著他的優勢。他在印地安納州大接受Tom Crean的指導。而我
(Matthews)在Marquette University前三年的教練也正是Tom Crean。我知道他受過考驗。
他不會畏懼。"


Sliding right into the starting lineup Sunday in place of injured three-time
All-Star point guard Deron Williams (left great toe sprain), Ferrell found
himself matched up against former Finals MVP Tony Parker just 24 hours after
joining the team. The former Indiana standout then held his own against one
of the best lead guards in the league, scoring nine points and dishing out
seven assists in his debut while knocking down two clutch free throws to seal
the game with 7.3 seconds remaining.

補上受傷的三屆全明星後衛Deron Williams的先發位置。Ferrell了解到他將對上總冠軍
最有價值球員Tony Parker。此時他加入小牛隊還不到24小時。這位前印地安納州大明星
球員在面對聯盟一級後衛的比賽中獲得9分，傳出7次助攻；並且在終場前7.3秒時穩穩罰
進兩球，確保了小牛的勝利。


Ferrell, 23, continued his impressive play the following night against
All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, filling up the stat sheet with 19 points
on 7-of-15 shooting, five rebounds, three assists and four steals versus the
reigning titleholders. And after taking the challenge on consecutive nights,
Ferrell has made a lasting impression on his teammates and his head coach.

23歲的Ferrell延續他令人驚豔的表現到隔天面對全明星球員Kyrie Irving。與冠軍隊
的對抗中，他15投7中得到19分、5籃板、3助攻和4抄截。在連續兩晚的挑戰後，Ferrell
讓隊友們和教練對他留下了良好的印象。


“He’s on pace to have one of the greatest 10-days of all time,” Mavs
leading scorer Harrison Barnes said while praising Ferrell’s play. “I mean,
he is playing with so much heart both offensively and defensively. He has had
some tough matchups, but he has brought it every single night and he’s
giving us a chance.”

"他正在成為聯盟最佳十天短約的球員。"球隊得分王Harrison Barnes稱讚Ferrell的表
現。"他在攻防兩端都付出許多精力。他有過一些艱難的比賽，但他每晚都會如此應戰，
他正為我們帶來機會。"


“It shows the importance of point guards in this league with playmaking and
positive energy,” Carlisle added. “He had two great nights, and he deserves
this. He’s a kid who has worked extremely hard. He went undrafted, which we
were surprised by. This is great for him. And it’s a great opportunity for
the next seven or eight days, or whatever it is.”

"這說明了控衛在這聯盟的重要性，組織戰術和正面能量。"Carlisle說。"他有兩個美好
的夜晚，這是他應得的。我們對於他選秀落榜感到訝異，Ferrell是個非常努力的孩子。
這對他會有幫助。接下來的七天或八天是很好的機會。"


Ferrell went undrafted in last June’s draft after starring for four years at
Indiana, finishing his collegiate career as a three-time All-Big Ten
performer. In four seasons, Ferrell averaged 13.5 points, 4.3 assists and 3.0
rebounds for the Hoosiers while starting in each of his 137 collegiate games.
He also left college as the school’s all-time leader in assists, making him
attractive to front offices around the league as a free agent.

Ferrell在去年六月的選秀會落選。在此之前他在印地安納州大打了四年球，三度入選
All-Big Ten。大學生涯為Hoosiers先發出賽137場比賽，平均13.5分、4.3助攻和3個
籃板。他也是學校隊史的助攻王，這幫助他吸引到聯盟一些球探的關注。


The Indianapolis native signed as a free agent with the Brooklyn Nets on Nov.
9, seeing action in 10 games and averaging 5.4 points, 1.7 assists and 1.2
rebounds in 15.1 minutes per contest before being waived on Dec. 8. But after
averaging 18.7 points, 5.8 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 18 games for the Long
Island Nets of the D-League, Ferrell says he’s been eager to take advantage
of his opportunity with the Mavericks.

這位印第安納州民先是在11/9與籃網簽約，出賽10場平均上場15.1分鐘，獲得5.4分、
1.7助攻以及1.2籃板。但是在12/8被裁掉，下放發展聯盟。Ferrell表示他非常渴望這
在小牛隊的機會。


“When I got the call from my agent, I was about to play a D-league game that
night,” Ferrell explained. “About five or six hours before, my agent calls
me and said, ‘The Mavericks are going to sign you to a 10-day.’ They flew
me right to Dallas immediately. I got here that same night and had to prep
for the game the next night in San Antonio. I had to flip mindsets quickly,
and I feel like coach Carlisle and the guys on the team have been preparing
me well. I get the confidence from those guys to go out there. And when that
happens, the sky is the limit.

"那晚，我接到經紀人打來的電話時正要出戰D-league的比賽。"Ferrell說明。"5、6
個小時前，我的經紀人告訴我，小牛要與我簽10天短約，當晚立即專機送我到達拉斯，
準備明天與馬刺的比賽。我必須立即調整心態。感覺卡萊爾教練和隊友們已經準備好了
，我從他們那得到信心上場作戰。當這一切發生時，天空才是我們的極限。"


“I am on Cloud Nine right now,” he added. “We just got two very great
back-to-back wins, so I am feeling pretty good. I am living the dream right
now. I couldn’t be doing it with a better group of guys right here. It is a
great organization, and I love this place.”

"我已經在九霄雲外了。"他補充道。"我們剛拿下兩場重要的勝利，我現在感覺棒極了。
就像在夢中。我現在有著最佳的隊友，這是一個優秀的團隊，我愛死這裡了。"


Note: The Mavericks will now return to American Airlines Center on Wednesday,
hosting the Philadelphia 76ers. The game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. CT, airing
locally on Fox Sports Southwest and 103.3 FM ESPN. The game will also air in
Spanish on KFLC AM 1270. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by
visiting Mavs.com, or by calling (214) 747-MAVS.

Injury updates:

Andrew Bogut (right hamstring strain) — out

Deron Williams (left great toe sprain) — out

J.J. Barea (left calf strain) — out

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