"Coach D is talking nonsense. Whether Tony starts this game has nothing to do with what Coach D said. The Spurs are a united whole. We don't have those things that Coach D said. I don't know where Coach D heard it from. Now, I can tell you very clearly that what Coach D said is all nonsense!"
"Bobo, you mean Tony will definitely not start in this game, is that true?"
"I didn't say that."
"So Tony will start this game, right?"
"I didn't say that either. I only said that whoever starts this game is out of the team's tactical needs. It has nothing to do with the internal strife in the team and the authority of the locker room that Coach D said."
This was Popovich's response to Coach D's interview before the game.
Although Popovich did not say at the time whether Parker would be the starter in this game, in fact, many smart people guessed at the time that Parker would really be a substitute in this game as Coach D said.
Coach D's behavior, which was probably a provocation, actually didn't let Popovich start Parker. So the only possibility is that this player who Popovich has high hopes of replacing Parker's starting position in this game is probably This is the secret weapon that Popovich said.
Therefore, after it was confirmed that Dellavedova would replace Parker as the starter for this game, many commentators on the scene were concerned about the situation of the Australian defender.
As a backup point guard this season, Dellavedova can average 4 points and 2.5 assists per game. He has a good three-pointer and works hard on defense, but he doesn't seem to be very strong.
For such a point guard who is balanced in all aspects and even has no characteristics, many people really can't understand why Popovich would use him to replace Parker.
At least for many Spurs fans at the scene, it was difficult for them to understand this matter.
In addition to Coach D saying that the team's internal problems require Parker to be a substitute, they really can't understand why such a mediocre point guard can replace Parker in the starting lineup in such a strong dialogue.
Putting yourself into the role of Parker, it is understandable for Parker to do anything outrageous when encountering such a thing.
But, no matter what, Dellavedova started.
Or as Popovich's secret weapon against Seth Curry in this game.
After the game started, Leonard performed very strongly, hitting 4 consecutive goals and beating the Lakers 10-0.
During this period, Dellavedova did not have many opportunities to perform.
Because in the first three minutes of the first quarter, the protagonists were Leonard and Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo couldn't beat Leonard offensively, and his defense couldn't guard Leonard, so he was beaten by Leonard.
Everyone was originally looking forward to Dellavedova's performance, but in the end they turned to appreciate Leonard's performance.
Dellavedova's performance was hidden and, like Seth Curry, became transparent.
And as Aunt Jenny opened her kit, shouted, and handed the ball to Seth Curry, Dellavedova, the guard who Popovich thought was tactically willing to replace Parker in the starting lineup, stood in front of everyone. before.
Seth Curry VS Dellavedova!
What kind of performance will this Popovich have before the game constantly emphasize that he has found a secret weapon that can deal with Coach D and the Lakers?
The final result was a bit disappointing.
Dellavedova defended very hard, defending Seth Curry very tightly, dragging, pulling, and pulling, and even forced Seth Curry to four steps beyond the three-point line. Catch the ball from distance!
But in the end, Seth Curry received a pass from Jokic, and with a swipe, he hit the Lakers' first goal of the game, their first three-pointer, and their first long-distance goal. ball!
"Shoting!!! Bang!!! Seth!!! Curry!!!"
The on-site commentators who were shocked by Leonard's strength in this game just now were shouting like crazy.
"Super long three-pointer!!! It's Seth Curry's super long three-pointer again!!! Popovich's secret weapon did not stop Seth Curry's three-pointer!!! Popovich vs. Coach D The secret weapon has failed!!!"
"The player who can defend Seth Curry is not Dellavedova. The secret weapon that can defeat Coach D and the Lakers is not in San Antonio, but in the Lakers. It is Antetokounmpo. As long as the Lakers attack every time Antetokounmpo If Detokounmpo hits Leonard alone, the Lakers will lose!"
"Popovich gave up Parker for Dellavedova. This may become the most controversial incident in NBA history, because Tony Parker did not appear on the court or on the sidelines in this game, or even in the stands. Go on, the Spurs may really be in internal strife!!!"
"If it weren't for the fear that Parker would kill everyone in this game and affect Leonard's promotion, I really can't understand the reason why Dellavedova replaced Parker in the starting lineup!!!"
In order to stay close to Seth Curry, Dellavedova made a crazy defensive move at the end and fell down.
And this makes Seth Curry's offense look explosive.
Dellavedova's defense, in the eyes of the audience, can be described as clumsy.
Not to mention that Dellavedova forced Seth Curry to catch the ball so far away, so Dellavedova's defense was very strong. You know, Seth Curry's shooting range reached the backcourt.
If you are really capable, Seth Curry can't even catch the ball in the backcourt, then you are awesome!
How awesome is it to have Seth Curry shoot a super long three-pointer!
Seth Curry even hit two backcourt three-pointers against the Warriors!
Not better than this?
This is the opinion of ordinary fans.
For Spurs head coach Popovich, he really recognized Dellavedova's defense.
Seth Curry is really good, the three-point line almost covers the entire half of the court. It is difficult for such a player to defend one-on-one, and he can only be forced to shoot farther and farther.
Dellavedova did this, and although he failed in the end, Popovich was still very satisfied.
Satisfied, he actually knows that Dellavedova's performance in this game really determines the atmosphere of the Spurs locker room.
Parker is now betraying the team, making the current Spurs players very unhappy.
But what was the reason for Parker's betrayal of the team?
Of course, it was Popovich who started Dellavedova in place of Parker.
Without Popovich's trouble, Parker would not have lost his mind and used Coach D to put pressure.
It's okay if Dellavedova performed well, but if he didn't perform well, Popovich must be blamed for the Parker incident.
This pot is big and dark, and Popovich is definitely not willing to carry it.
Therefore, Dellavedova must perform well in this game, and the Spurs also need to win, both are indispensable!
Therefore, you'd better let Dellavedova replace Parker because of the secret weapon, otherwise, the Spurs will definitely be in chaos after this game!
"Matthew, this was an accident. Your defense is very good. Keep going and believe in yourself. You can defend Seth Curry!"
Popovich gritted his teeth and shouted from the sidelines to the court.
Dellavedova plays hard defense and is very good at off-ball defense. In addition, he is much taller than the average point guard. Dellavedova is very suitable for guarding players like Curry and Curry Jr.
Of course, Popovich can't be intimidated by Seth Curry's shot.
Even for him, the more Seth Curry makes shots like this, the happier he is!
The Spurs opened the game with a 10-0 lead, and the whole world thought Aunt Jenny was going to call a timeout.
Unexpectedly, Aunt Jenny actually opened a golden tips bag, and then did not pause. She just followed the note and yelled at the court to have such a great effect. She actually directly killed the Lakers and stabilized the situation.
On the court, it was the Spurs' turn to attack, and the Spurs still played a triangle offensive system.
The lack of Parker would have a huge impact on the Spurs' system, especially for UCLA's air-cutting. Without Parker, it would basically be impossible to lead.
Therefore, the Spurs will definitely use a lot of triangle offenses in this game.
Leonard's Jordan-style offense is indeed very unique.
Because of his height and long arms, Leonard is good at controlling the ball. Leonard's triangle offense is not as grand as Jordan's, nor as skillful as Kobe's, but it gives people the feeling of Kaka, which is very unique.
Not only is it unique, but it’s also very powerful!
This time after receiving a pass from Gasol, he was still facing Antetokounmpo. This time Leonard did not directly turn over and shoot a jumper. Instead, he chose a turning breakthrough after Antetokounmpo just posted it. , directly penetrated Antetokounmpo!
Antetokounmpo is definitely the player who feels most unlucky in this game.
Leonard's feeling of being stuck is very restrained!
As a player with excellent physical talent, his playing style is actually that of a player who is easy to take off.
Leonard stuttered a little, and he jumped up, and then Leonard fucked him!
That's it this time!
Bang!
After passing Antetokounmpo, Leonard made a one-handed dunk to complete the attack!
After the one-handed dunk, Leonard even hung on the basket and roared to the sky again!
Seeing this scene, the Spurs fans at the scene were stunned.
They have never seen Leonard look so motivated!
Even when he was playing in the Western Conference Finals with the Lakers, and even when he faced the Lakers last season and was about to be beaten, Leonard had never been so excited!
And Leonard's strong performance in this game just confirms what Coach D said before the game.
If the competition between Leonard and Parker hadn't reached the point of life-and-death, would it be necessary for Leonard to be so strong without Parker?
"Now even if you tell me that Parker and Leonard are fine, I won't believe it anymore!"
"Coach D was right before the game. The conflict between Leonard and Parker has reached the point where it is difficult to resolve. Now Leonard is not only proving that he can lead the team to win, but he is also proving that without Parker, he is even better. powerful!!!"
"Popovich must be in pain and happiness right now. He knows the Spurs' current situation very well. He doesn't dare to say it out. He can only support Leonard in this way! Whatever secret weapon, that's Popovich My love for Leonard, now I’m starting to sympathize with Parker!”
Just when all the on-site commentators once again lamented how powerful Leonard was without Parker, Seth Curry's performance on the court seemed to be in response to their words.
The Lakers attacked, but Aunt Jenny still shouted from the sidelines and handed the ball to Seth Curry.
The Lakers team once again created opportunities for Seth Curry.
Dellavedova's defense is indeed very good.
Pulling and pulling is not the kind of pulling that is unmeasured. All kinds of defense are between fouls and no fouls. In today's league, all fools know that the NBA is letting defense return and confrontation return.
So this season the NBA is actually encouraging confrontation.
Therefore, the defense between fouls and non-fouls is very tolerant.
In previous games, regardless of whether he could hit or not, Seth Curry was able to create many opportunities on the three-point line.
But this time, facing Dellavedova, Seth Curry couldn't get a chance from the three-point line.
Even if there is an opportunity, it is a very anxious and unrhythmic offensive opportunity. Such an opportunity has a high probability of not being successful.
It's hard to say that Dellavedova's defense is poor!
but!
step!
Two steps!
Three steps!
Four steps!
Seth Curry once again chose to catch the ball four steps beyond the three-point line.
This is very uncomfortable. The offensive area is so large. No matter how strong Dellavedova's off-ball defense is, if someone blocks him, it will be difficult to catch up immediately!
I can only watch helplessly as Seth Curry takes action from such a long distance again!
Seeing Seth Curry take another ultra-long shot, the Spurs fans at the scene were stunned.
"This is too difficult!!!"
Spurs' live DJ is now exclaiming.
Is it difficult for Seth Curry to take a shot like this?
That must have been super tough.
It’s super tough for most players.
But for Seth Curry, this level of difficulty is a question mark.
Because Seth Curry once hit two backcourt three-pointers in one game.
So, is a three-pointer from such a distance very difficult or simply difficult for Seth Curry?
If it is very difficult, then it means that Dellavedova's defense is indeed a secret weapon.
But if it is just simple and difficult, then Dellavedova defends Seth Curry to take four steps beyond the three-point line, and those who guard Seth Curry to take two steps beyond the three-point line, or one step to take a shot, also There is no difference.
So is it difficult or easy?
The easiest way is to look at Seth Curry's shooting percentage!
If Seth Curry's shooting percentage drops, it will be very difficult for Seth Curry to be defended by Dellavedova.
If Seth Curry's shooting percentage has not dropped and he is still scoring goals, it means that Dellavedova's defense, although it looks great, actually has nothing to do with Seth Curry and Coach D's basketball. Impact, Popovich really worked in vain and was severely slapped in the face.
So, what kind of situation is it!
At this time, everyone was watching Seth Curry's second super-long three-pointer!
Even Popovich on the sidelines was staring at the basketball.
Seth Curry's shooting percentage is so important!
A swipe!
The basketball hits the basket again!
Seth Curry hit two consecutive ultra-long shots four steps beyond the three-point line!
After Seth Curry made this shot, the Spurs fans who saw the scene breathed a sigh of relief visibly!
On the sidelines, Spurs head coach Popovich even had his hands shaking.
"So, my secret weapon Dellavedova is really nothing special? Like other players who defend Seth Curry, it is actually useless. Whether Seth Curry can score or not depends on the defense. Players, do they look at their own touch?"
"So, it's all because of me that the Spurs are in chaos?"
Popovich is really stupid!
In fact, after Seth Curry hit two such three-pointers in a row, not only Popovich was dumbfounded, but also the Spurs players at the scene were dumbfounded.
The whole world does not know about Parker's betrayal of the team, only the Spurs players know.
Putting aside the disgusting things Parker did with the Spurs as a 'two-sided player', if it turns out that Dellavedova's defense of Seth Curry is useless, then the Spurs' chaos is indeed Popovich caused it.
Without Popovich feeling good about himself and thinking that Dellavedova is the secret weapon that can defend Seth Curry and let Parker come on the bench, this would not have happened.
So some Spurs players on the sidelines were whispering after the shock.
"With the kind of basketball created by Coach D, who can defend a single player? A player who can make two backcourt shots in a game. How did Pop come to have a secret weapon that can defend him alone?"
"Now Seth Curry's touch has not passed. It really doesn't matter who comes. If Seth Curry's touch has gone, anyone can come. So, what is the reason for Dellavedova to start? The touch is still there. Neither does Dellavedova, and adding Parker can make the team's offense smoother!"
"Didn't Coach D say that? Everything is for Kawhi, and Bobo has also worked hard."
Not to mention these players, even Spurs assistant coach Budenholzer had this idea at this time, that is, Coach D was right, Dellavedova was actually a cover-up for Pop, what? The secret weapon is actually an excuse, an excuse to take down Parker, and an excuse to completely lift Kawhi up!
"Farke! If this is really the case, then Coach D also said that even if he doesn't personally direct this game, Pop cannot win! Without Parker, Pop even brought the strongest Spurs in history, and even Janeba Stuart can’t win!!!”
At this time of the game, the Spurs are still leading.
12 to 6!
But at this time, the momentum of the scene was completely controlled by the Lakers.
The Spurs fans at the scene have now forgotten to cheer for their team. Like the Spurs players on the sidelines, they are all discussing the battle between Parker and Leonard for the future boss of the team.
Now that Parker's betrayal of the team has not been revealed, for Spurs fans, Parker is still the P in GDP that they love very much.
In the NBA, it is actually very normal for a new generation to replace an old one.
Leonard goes up and Parker comes down, there's no problem with that.
But, can we be gentler towards Parker, the team’s super hero?
In order to protect Leonard in this game, Bobo used such a poor reason to win Parker. Isn't it too chilling?
"Since Coach D came to the NBA, I always feel that many of the decisions Pop has made in the past three years have been terrible, as if he has lost his mind!"
"This is Tony Parker! Tony Parker, who won three championships for the Spurs and won Finals MVP! He actually let such a mediocre Dellavedova humiliate him!"
"The clumsy Bobo! The clumsy Bobo appears again in this game!!!"
What Spurs fans call poor Pop is Pop who suddenly short-circuited at critical moments in the past three years.
For example, when Duncan was replaced at the last moment, Popo was caught in the backcourt and scored a game-winner, which was a standard poor performance.
In fact, this is also a self-deprecating nickname for Spurs fans, and it is not malicious.
After all, no matter how bad Bobo is, he is still their favorite Bobo.
It continues on the pitch.
After Jeanie Buss opened the golden bag and yelled to give the ball to Seth Curry, the two teams were evenly matched on the court.
For the Spurs, Leonard's entire first quarter could be described as crazy.
With 5 minutes left in the first quarter, Leonard once again faced Antetokounmpo's defense. This time Leonard even excitedly showed off his ball-handling offense.
Antetokounmpo, who was frightened by Leonard in the previous game, this time the intensity of defense was a bit high, and he actually defended himself. After being passed by Leonard with an acceleration, Leonard started from the top of the key, all the way. Kill inside.
One person, like Jordan, directly defeated the entire Lakers team!
Bang!
Leonard rode on Jokic and used his long arms to slam the basketball in his hand into the basket!
Leonard's attack was so explosive that the scalps of the Spurs fans at the scene were numb.
It is said that Leonard's athletic ability is not good and he is not good at holding the ball. What happened to this offense? !
Not to mention the Spurs fans at the scene, even Popovich on the sidelines was stunned.
Seeing Popovich's stunned look, many viewers in front of the TV were dumbfounded.
Bobo, this is the player under your control. Why does your expression make it seem like you don’t know him very well? It feels like you don’t know him very well!
On the contrary, Coach D did not show such an expression. The expression on Coach D's face was always a smile. Even after Leonard completed this terrifying dragon, he nodded with great appreciation and then clapped. stand up.
Looking at Coach D's performance, it seems as if he knew Leonard would perform like this in this game.
"Hahahaha, what is a fake Spurs head coach, and what is a real Spurs head coach? Pop and Coach D, this is it!"
Even O'Neal and Kenny Smith were making crazy jokes about Pop.
Indeed, Leonard's performance in this game was amazing.
On the other side, Seth Curry of the Lakers is no less generous.
The last offense of the first quarter, the Lakers attack.
This time on defense, the whole world knows that the Lakers will definitely get the ball into Seth Curry's hands, so everyone on the Spurs team is helping to defend Seth Curry.
In the end there was really no other way.
In an offense with only 20 seconds, the Lakers spent 10 seconds looking for Seth Curry, but couldn't find him.
Aunt Jenny shouted again from the sidelines.
"Give the ball to Seth!"
How do you get the ball to Seth?
I can’t give it!
Finally, Seth ran to the center circle to catch the ball.
If you have the ability, all of you Spurs teams can extend the defense here!
Obviously, this is definitely not possible.
Parker finally caught the ball in the center circle.
And there are only 5 seconds left.
At this time, Seth Curry was standing right next to the S in the Spurs logo in the middle circle.
After Dellavedova was blocked, Seth Curry faced Duncan's defense. Seth Curry took a step back, retreated from S to P, and directly pushed the basketball in his hand!
Yes!
Faced with Duncan's defense, he opened up the space and just threw it like this!
This move blinded Deng Dadai!
Do you want to be so heartbroken?
Do you know where this is?
Do you know who the person standing in front of you is?
You really just don’t care about anything and just throw it away, right?
The big defense is small. Such a step back will easily give space for shooting. This is for sure. However, this is not a step back outside the three-point line. This is a step back in the arc!
"This is going crazy!!!!"
The commentators from various countries at the scene all stood up excitedly when they saw Seth Curry's incredible shot.
Some people were excitedly looking at Seth Curry and the basketball, while others were excitedly looking at Aunt Jenny and the bag of tips she held tightly in her hands.
At the same time, there are also some people who are looking at the coach D who created this Seth Curry and this incredible basketball in disbelief.
At this time, Seth Curry was still doing the same posture after taking the shot, his eyes fixed on the basketball.
As for Aunt Jenny, her whole body was trembling with excitement.
This basketball!
The impact on Aunt Jenny was also huge!
Aunt Jenny felt that her legs were weak now, softer than ever in her life. She had never seen a man like Coach D. It was so exciting! ! !
Even if you know the standard answer, most people don't dare to write it out!
That is to say, Aunt Jenny, Ham, Clifford and even Nash would not dare to write out the correct answer!
There was a brushing sound!
Seth Curry hit a three-pointer from the center circle!
This is Seth Curry's first mid-circle three-pointer in this game!
After failing to hit a three-pointer from the center circle against the Kings in the last game, Seth Curry once again continued the record of making a three-pointer from the center circle in every game!
32 to 32!
At the last moment, the Los Angeles Lakers tied the score with Seth Curry's ultra-long three-pointer!
After the first quarter, for the Spurs, Leonard made 7 of 7 in the entire first quarter, 2 of 2 three-pointers, and 5 of 8 free throws. He scored 19 points in a single quarter.
On the other side, Seth Curry made 6 of 8 three-pointers and 3 of 3 free throws in the entire first quarter, scoring 21 points in a single quarter!
At the end of the entire first quarter, the Spurs fans were speechless.
"So, is Dellavedova our secret weapon, or is Kawhi our secret weapon?"
"What about this game that we promised to choke Coach D's crazy basketball?"
"Coach D didn't even take a shot, Jeannie Buss, just followed the blank paper written by Coach D, and Bobo couldn't beat the Lakers in the first quarter!"
"This is the player who made Pop make the decision to freeze Parker?"
At the end of the first quarter, the live cameras were wildly scanning Leonard, Seth Curry, Popovich, Jeanie Buss and Coach D.
If Parker had been at the scene, he would have shot Parker.
The language of this lens is so rich!
After Seth Curry hit the three-pointer from the center circle, he waved his fists and rushed directly to the sidelines, towards Coach D who had already stood up and was smiling and applauding.
But the expression on Jenny Bass’s face was so excited that her face turned red and her eyes were moist.
As for Popovich, his face was livid and ugly. Not to mention other people, even he himself was wondering if he had an illusion or hallucination. Why did he think Dellavedova could defend him in this game? Scurry can crush Coach D’s crazy basketball.
"Coach, I will always believe in my shooting. No matter what, I will always believe in my shooting. This is the faith you gave me!!!"
The kind of basketball he asked Seth Curry to play made the surrounding audience extremely excited. They have never seen such crazy basketball in the history of the NBA. Even the audience was like this, let alone Seth Curry himself. .
As the person who plays this kind of crazy basketball, Seth Curry actually feels more exciting and crazy than the audience.
This kind of freedom to shoot a super long three-pointer at will has gone beyond the scope of unlimited firing rights!
How much trust does a coach have in a player to give him such freedom in shooting?
"All NBA players will understand why Seth Curry is so grateful to Coach D!"
"Why do you say this kind of basketball belongs to Coach D?"
"Because only Coach D can give a player such freedom in shooting!!!"
"And this player is not Ray Allen, not Reggie Miller, not Stephen Curry, not Tracy McGrady, not Kobe, but an undrafted rookie named Seth Curry!"
“I don’t know how long Seth Curry’s ‘Fake Crazy’ will last, but it’s clear that this ‘Day Crazy’ created by Coach D will completely change the relationship between players and coaches! "
"Coach D and Seth Curry, Popovich and Tony Parker, in the NBA, there is not only business and chaos, but also dreams!"
The commentators at AT&T Arena are going crazy.
The entire online world is also going crazy at this time.
This kind of Fake basketball created by Coach D! 'It's so exciting!
However, as the head coach of the Spurs, Popovich is not happy at all at this moment!
"This game cannot be lost!"
"If we lose this game, the Spurs will probably be in chaos!"
In the second quarter of the game, Popovich was forced to even use UCLA air cuts!
Wade, Pierce and Gasol have never seen this thing before. They were beaten badly when they were defending.
The Spurs' defense shrank and the offense hit UCLA with cuts, which really made the Lakers led by Aunt Jenny a little flustered.
The Lakers fell behind again!
When the starters from both sides came back, Seth Curry faced Patty Mills' defense. Many of his shots that were not that difficult just clicked!
For a moment, the whole world was once again dumbfounded.
With 2 minutes left in the second quarter, the Lakers once again fell behind by 10 points!
"This time, let me see what else you can do!!!"
"This time, it's time for you to come out, Coach D!!!"
Popovich is happy.
Finally relieved!
The Spurs fans at the scene were also excited and felt relieved.
Seth Curry’s madness in this game is finally over!
"This is why I will never let Stephen play this kind of basketball!"
Too unstable!
Cole smiled.
And right now!
"Fake! Aunt Jenny didn't call a timeout, she opened the golden bag again and took out a new note!!!"
O'Neal's crazy voice came!
"Oh my God!!! Seth Curry, McAway, Wade, Ebanks, Antetokounmpo, the five!!!"
“Five little ones play with Fake basketball!!!”
Cole's eyes widened and he stood up in excitement!
"Is Coach D crazy?!!!"
(End of chapter)
