This game between the Lakers and the Spurs at home is too high.
Duncan's three-game hitting streak against the Lakers in the opening game was definitely like feeding the majority of the audience who were paying attention to this game.
Most of the viewers who paid attention to this game actually expected the Lakers to achieve the historical achievement of 73 wins.
No matter how miserable the Lakers will be in the playoffs, their 73-win record in the regular season will indeed make those American viewers who like to watch the excitement feel like they are witnessing history.
But when the Spurs came up, they stepped directly into the quagmire of the Lakers. By the way, Popovich also stepped on them very disgustingly.
Popovich yelled at the Spurs players on the court, this team is too bad, it is absolutely heartbreaking.
Therefore, after Popovich killed someone, everyone was watching to see if Coach D, the head coach of the Lakers, would say something.
The Lakers' starting lineup for this game is the regular five-small lineup, Ebanks, Antetokounmpo, Pierce, McAway, and Seth Curry.
The Spurs' starting lineup for this game is Duncan, Leonard, Stephenson, Danny Green, and Dellavedova.
This starting lineup of the Spurs is exactly the same as the starting lineup when the two teams last met.
The last time the two teams met, Dellavedova was the key to victory, making 2 of 20 three-pointers defended by Seth Curry. Since that game, Seth Curry has been struggling, and the entire NBA seems to have Everyone has seen the correct way to defend Seth Curry.
Don't be afraid of fouls and engage in crazy physical confrontations. Seth Curry's confrontation ability is not strong and his body is not strong enough. After the confrontation, Seth Curry's offensive state will be greatly affected.
After that game, Seth Curry fell from the sky to the ground.
Logically speaking, the last time the two teams met, Seth Curry had already performed at such a poor level, and Seth Curry should not continue to be the starter in this game.
Kanan, who has been performing very well recently, seems to be a possible choice. Although Kanan's offensive threat ability is not that strong, his confrontation ability is good at least. At least he will not be embarrassed undercover at every turn.
So, at this time, many people have this idea.
Even Spurs assistant coach Budenholzer felt that Coach D had lost his mind.
"Mike, do you also think Coach D shouldn't play Seth Curry?"
After Popovich came back from the sidelines triumphantly, he looked at Budenholzer with a smile and asked.
"Is not it?"
"Coach D has no choice. This season, Coach D has not established any other system in the Lakers except the fifth primary school and Fake Basketball. He has no choice. No matter how unstable Seth Curry is, he is also the most threatening person to the Lakers. Players, with Seth Curry on the court, Ebanks, Antetokounmpo, and McAway, they have enough offensive threats.
Only when these people have enough offensive threats can they lay a certain foundation for Wade. Otherwise, no matter how strong Wade is, he will not be able to score 50 points in every game.
Don't look at the fact that the Lakers haven't scored a point now. Soon, the Lakers will score. Soon, the Lakers will catch up with some points. Of course, there is still no way to turn the score back. "
"..."
After Popovich finished speaking, Budenholzer was speechless.
Speechless in shock.
Is the circle of famous coaches in the NBA so involution now?
Everyone has now opened their 'future eyes'. Do you need to accurately predict the trend of the game?
Budenholzer suddenly discovered that his departure date may have to be postponed again.
Almost at the same time, on the court, the Lakers, who had not scored since the start of the game, scored.
In order to defend Seth Curry, the Spurs asked Delavido to follow him all over the court, and the Spurs' defensive space was greatly expanded.
The average team simply cannot support such a defensive method.
But the Spurs can.
The remaining four players on the Spurs are Duncan, Leonard, Finson and Danny Green.
Finson had an unsatisfactory life with the Bobcats. After the Spurs traded Parker for him, Finson's performance with the Spurs could be described as a duck to water.
Finson is a very team player. He likes teams with military management. He needs his teammates around him to have enough tactical qualities to match his performance. However, in the Bobcats, his teammates are too loose and the team is too loose. It's just not the environment for him to live in.
Now, in San Antonio, this is the environment he wants.
So after coming to the Spurs, Finson immediately showed the temperament and attitude that he had when he was with the Pacers, and he cooperated well with Leonard, Danny Green, and Duncan.
The forward line of Duncan, Finson, Leonard and Danny Green has become an insurmountable line of defense for opponents.
These four, on the court, sometimes can even defend five opponents!
Therefore, Finson laughed when he saw Seth Curry deliberately open up space on the court and move Dellavedova away.
Four on four is indeed more beneficial to the offense.
On the court, the smaller the number of offensive and defensive players, the more beneficial it is to the offense. Three-on-three, two-on-two, and one-on-one are more beneficial to the offense.
Therefore, in order to limit the attack in American singles, there is a rule of three dribbles. If the rules of a formal game are used, one versus one, two people with similar strength cannot defend at all.
Seth Curry's choices were smart and team-like. When he was made uncomfortable by Dellavedova, he contributed to his teammates.
This is an idea.
But don’t look at who the four people you are going to fight are!
Seeing the Lakers' offensive players like McAway, Pierce, Antetokounmpo and Ebanks trying to beat the Spurs' four strongest defensive fronts, not only Finson laughed, but also James in front of the TV All laughed.
What is despair?
This is despair!
"It's a pity that the Lakers will be defeated by the Spurs in the first round of the playoffs. It's great to be the overall runner-up with 72 wins!"
Thinking about James makes me excited, but unfortunately, in the end, the Lakers' great regular season record was harvested by the Spurs.
The Lakers failed to score in the opening three attacks. This was the fourth attack. In addition, Seth Curry, the main attacker, was so bad that the Lakers players on the court were hesitant to attack.
Seeing the Lakers' offensive hesitation, Nash, Aunt Jenny and other Lakers assistant coaches on the sidelines sighed directly.
This game really puts a lot of pressure on the Lakers players.
At the same time, the Spurs' defense is indeed strong.
The Lakers' offense is very difficult to beat!
Pierce, Barkley and Garnett had little to contribute.
Ebanks and Antetokounmpo are inconsistent offensively.
Seth Curry is now stuck in the superstar wall.
The Lakers only have one Wade.
"Coach, get on Dwyane now!"
After Nash finished speaking, Du Kang shook his head.
"no need."
After Du Kang finished speaking, he walked to the sidelines.
"Mike, pick and roll Stephenson!"
Du Kang’s shouting to McAway did not avoid anyone at all.
Everyone heard it, including Finson on the pitch.
Damn it!
Fensen, who heard Du Kang's call, thought he heard it wrong.
Do you think of yourself as Seth Curry or Stephen Curry?
In all his years in the NBA, no one has ever dared to hit him in the pick-and-roll!
Even if you are playing pick-and-roll against Leonard, Danny Green, or Duncan, you should not be hitting yourself!
Fensen is so confident, he is the man who has whispered in James' ears!
It’s just McAway!
As a former Pacers player, Finson has the highest respect for Coach D.
But, Coach D, you underestimate me!
"Boy, you don't need to pick and roll, I'll come here by myself, you hit me!"
Facing Coach D's shouting, Finsen showed considerable courage and confidence.
This kind of confidence is also extremely contagious, and the Lakers fans at the scene were exclaimed for a while.
Finson is definitely one of those rare performing personalities in the NBA.
Strength is one thing, self-confidence is another, and liking to express oneself and pretending are also another.
This beep is very well done.
If this defense can stop McAway, then Finson will definitely cause a large number of NBA fans and spectators to scream.
However, when Finson ran up to McAway, Finson did not notice Duncan frowning on the court.
Fensen was still happy that he had faked a successful beep.
And Duncan has already felt the danger coming.
Because Finson has been in the East, he doesn't have many opportunities to play against players like the Lakers.
But as the head player of the Spurs, Duncan is too familiar with these Lakers players.
Finson underestimated McAway's breakthrough ability!
The defense line was in chaos for a moment. As long as McAway broke through, the defense would be useless. The defense line of four people was not friendly to defense. If Finson did this, it would be over!
Sure enough, Finson, who was enjoying himself, thought that McAway would open up and fight him like James. He could prevent James' breakthrough, let alone a mere McAway breakthrough.
However, McAway simply did not open arms with Fenson.
Fenson came over, and just after he finished pretending, McAwee burned his knees and went in with his body close to the ground!
This is a very nice ground-breaking breakout!
Wade, Parker, just call the experts!
This kind of ground-breaking breakthrough requires extremely high defensive actions from the defensive players. Without sufficient preparation, even defensive actions cannot be performed.
Just like Fensen now, he was dumbfounded.
After McAway broke through Finson, he went straight to Duncan without any hesitation.
Logically speaking, at this time, the Spurs would have a defensive force to cooperate with the pursuing defensive players and directly attack. McAway had no chance to challenge Duncan.
But now, because Finson took the initiative to stand up and show off regardless of the team's overall defense, the Spurs' door was wide open.
Duncan was directly exposed to McAway.
Seeing McAway rushing over, what can Duncan do?
This kid is a famous tough guy in the NBA!
This is a rookie who dared to directly attack James in his first game and achieved a quadruple-double on James' head!
This kid is famous for his fierce style of play in the NBA, and his style of play is extremely taxing on the knees!
This time is no exception!
Duncan felt that there was nothing wrong with his defensive predictions. McAway was flying in the air and had almost no room for attack. When he hit him, it was an offensive foul!
but!
In the air, McAway twisted his body and smashed the basketball in his hand!
OMG!
Seeing McAway's offensive options, even Duncan was shocked!
Are you so twisted, do you really not want your own body?
Knowing you are so twisted, how will you land?
How could McAway not know!
However, he couldn't miss such a good opportunity!
After smashing the basketball in his hand, McAway, who was in the air, dodged Duncan and flew out on his stomach!
A swipe!
Then, another bang!
McAway scored two points!
2 to 6!
The Lakers finally scored!
At the same time, McAway's knees hit the ground and he fell heavily to the floor!
Seeing this scene, the Lakers fans at the scene even fell silent for a moment.
Seeing this scene, Fensen, who was following from behind, was dumbfounded.
This style of play is too brave, right? !
Under the shocked eyes of Finson and the Lakers fans at the scene, McAway, who had fallen very hard on the ground, propped himself up and stood up without even asking his teammates to pull him.
Then……
Boom, boom, boom!
McAway stamped his feet on the floor, turned around with a cold face, and prepared to return to defense.
"..."
That's the look on Finson's face.
And the whole scene, after a moment of silence, went crazy!
At this point in the game, the Lakers fans at the scene finally got a chance to vent their emotions.
As he walked past Fenson, McAway stopped.
"No one can escape Coach D's judgment, not Jordan, not James, and you, even less. If Coach D says I can beat you, I will definitely be able to beat you!"
After saying that, McAway continued to walk forward.
Looking at McAway's back, Fensen was completely confused.
Are these the Lakers?
Finson feels like he has a new understanding of the Lakers.
But at this time, on the sidelines.
"Mike, you see, Coach D, there is no need to substitute at all."
"..."
Budenholzer looked at the smile on Popovich's face. For a moment, he was just shocked.
Seth Curry really didn't score anymore.
However, his offensive impact is too great.
At the same time, Coach D’s micromanagement on the sidelines was so accurate!
"Giannis, don't hit Leonard, pick and roll Finson!"
"Devin, pull out and shoot over Finson's head. He is only 1.96 meters tall!"
"Mike, keep on Tuffinson!"
On the court, Finsen felt like he was numb!
Not only Finson, but the Pacers fans in front of the TV were stunned.
Their lovely Finson was actually being targeted by Coach D as a defensive weakness!
Shock!
The whole world was shocked!
The whole world was shocked by Coach D!
However, Popovich was smiling on the sidelines.
because!
"This is a struggle. I can only beat Finson. This is a desperate struggle. I just like to see Coach D struggle like this!"
When you can only beat Kobe and players like Jordan to deal with defensive weaknesses, this is actually very hopeless.
So, Popovich is laughing.
"Coach D, stop struggling and put on your Wade!"
The first quarter lasted 6 and a half minutes.
The score on the court at this time was 20 to 12, and the Lakers were 8 points behind.
The Lakers made a substitution.
"Wade came up a little early tonight!"
"But it's normal. In this game, the Lakers are more dangerous."
After O'Neal finished speaking, he looked at the players on the field and was dumbfounded.
"Garnett!!!"
It's not Wade, it's Garnett! ! !
O'Neal was dumbfounded!
The Lakers fans at the scene even started making noise!
And on the court.
Duncan on the court was also dumbfounded.
"KG!"
Dumbfounded, Duncan came back to his senses with an excited look on his face.
However, Popovich's expression on the sidelines was no longer so calm at this time.
Popovich has been predicting this game.
Always accurate.
And this time...
"Bobo miscalculated!"
but……
At this time, Garnett, Coach D, are you serious, or are you just having fun?
Now KG is not qualified to play with Tim!
(End of chapter)
