The Spurs are the most successful team in the NBA in recent years. Since the team was built with Duncan as the cornerstone, they have won three NBA championship trophies.
The only one that could compare with them during the same period was the "OK" Lakers dynasty.
It's just that the Spurs are even more durable than the Lakers. The Lakers have been in decline for a long time since the "Sharks" traveled east, but the Spurs have always been a strong contender for the championship.
As we all know, the Spurs are the team with the biggest contrast between the NBA regular season and the playoffs.
The veteran Popovich always uses various weird excuses to control the playing time of core players. The Spurs' skill of playing dead during the regular season is definitely the best in the NBA.
As soon as the playoffs arrived, the Spurs showed their "fangs". They have the richest playoff experience in the league.
If the Nuggets can defeat such a Spurs, activate the whole team on the offensive end, and lock down Ginobili on the defensive end, Li Yan will definitely be remembered as the "first achievement"!
But don't doubt the Spurs' ability to adjust. They can always adjust quickly and deliver a fatal blow when their opponents relax their vigilance.
The Spurs have definitely made adjustments, but the Nuggets have not relaxed.
George Karl is very satisfied with the state of the players. Since the team meeting on the way to the Suns, the Nuggets players have become much more self-disciplined.
At least after the game, there are no more "small games" played all night in nightclubs.
The G2 and G1 games between the Nuggets and Spurs were only one day apart.
After Yao Ming entered the NBA in 2002, domestic fans have always been very enthusiastic about watching games.
However, the Rockets always exit early, which makes domestic fans extremely regretful. Now the emergence of Li Yan and the Nuggets has completely changed this situation.
The Nuggets game drew huge attention.
In a high school in the country.
A basketball pioneer newspaper was circulated throughout the class, and all the boys were talking enthusiastically about the Nuggets game and Li Yan's performance.
"I don't know what kind of data Master Li will cut today?" A "little glasses" took out his mobile phone to chat with the classmate next to him during the break.
"I should be able to get a triple-double. Now, Master Li, getting a triple-double is as easy as drinking water."
"I think Master Li can score 20 points. The Spurs will definitely let Master Li play on his own in this game. They will prevent Master Li from cooperating with his teammates."
"Hey! You know a lot about riding a horse!"
"That's right, we are real fans!"
"Fuck, I really want to watch the game!"
"Mad, what should I do if I don't want to go to school?"
"There is no other way but to text live broadcast."
"Hey, this fucking broken phone can't even be touched."
"Nima, I really hope that the Chinese teacher will be sick next time..."
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The Pepsi Center was still bustling with people.
During the pre-game mobilization, George Karl kept winding up the players.
"Don't think you've won the series just because you won one game. The Spurs are the team that's best at adjusting. We can't take it lightly and go all out to try to continue winning tonight!"
George Karl's voice echoed in the ears of all Nuggets players.
The Spurs on the other side have regained their morale, and they firmly believe that they will win in the end.
Popovich said: "According to our previous plan, start with defense and don't mess up!!!"
"We must win the game!"
After the entrance ceremony.
The starting players from both teams remained on the court.
Nuggets: Li Yan, Allen Iverson, Cameron Anthony, Kenyon Martin, Marcus Camby.
Spurs: Tony Parker, Bruce Bowen, Michael Finley, Oberto, Tim Duncan.
Li Yan decisively used the status card "Eagle Eye". The effect of this card can last for a whole game and is Li Yan's favorite.
With the referee's whistle.
The basketball is thrown into the air.
"Bang!" Marcus Camby jumped hard and slapped the basketball toward his own half.
Li Yan got the ball. He held the ball across half the court while observing the situation on the court and waiting for his teammates to get into position.
"Attack!" "Attack!" "Attack!"
The Nuggets in the stands started shouting at the beginning, and they kept cheering for their players.
Li Yan looked at Bowen in front of him and chose to give the ball to Carmelo Anthony.
"Lee, why are you passing the ball?" Bowen challenged.
"Huh? Have you cleaned up today? How dare you talk to me like this?" Li Yan showed no sign of weakness when it came to verbal quarrels.
"You won't get anything good today!" Bowen said harshly.
"Incompetent and furious!" Li Yan complained.
While Li Yan and Bowen were fighting, "Melon" Anthony's first round of "broadcast gymnastics" had ended.
Anthony was in good condition. After a feint, he took a step forward and made a jump shot.
The basketball drew an arc and hit the net hollowly.
2 to 0!
Spurs round.
Parker held the ball through half court.
Iverson faced off against Parker, and Li Yan had almost no pressure to defend Bowen. His main focus was still on assisting in defense.
Duncan covered his crotch and took the initiative to cooperate with Parker in a pick-and-roll. Parker used Duncan's cover to break into the penalty area.
After the pick-and-roll, Parker faced Marcus Camby, who was switching defense.
This was a misalignment, and Parker stepped on the accelerator.
Turning around and getting rid of Camby, Parker continued to attack the basket.
"Whoa!" Easy layup.
2 to 2!
After Li Yan held the ball for half the game, he handed the ball to Iverson.
At the beginning, Li Yan chose to let Anthony and Iverson warm up first.
He first observed the Spurs' tactical arrangements, while Li Yan led Bowen to run without the ball.
Iverson shook Parker away, but this time the rhythm was not very good, and his mid-range shot bounced out of the basket.
Duncan got the rebound and then handed it to Parker to organize the offense.
After reaching the frontcourt, Duncan took the ball with his back and beat Camby singles.
"Bang!" Duncan succeeded in putting up a tough layup despite the confrontation.
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The Nuggets' offense must still be revitalized by Li Yan.
After the opening, Anthony and Iverson dominated the offense for several rounds.
Without exception, they were all simple singles. The Nuggets' offense was very fragmented. Kenyon Martin and Marcus Camby could only struggle to grab rebounds.
The Spurs took the initiative on the court, and Li Yan immediately called on his teammates to start a pick-and-roll.
It's just that the Spurs are obviously well prepared, and their defense changes are very layered.
Kenyon Martin has no shooting range and can only take advantage of the basket.
Likewise, Marcus Camby has the same problem.
The Spurs were watching the basket, and on Li Yan's side, the Spurs' defense was also in place.
They blocked Li Yan's breakthrough position, and Li Yan was in a dilemma.
Even if Kenyon Martin and Marcus Camby have their own skills, they are not sure about the mid-range; on the other side, Anthony and Iverson are closely watched, and such passes will not have good results.
The Spurs are forcing themselves to attack!
etc! This defensive tactic seems familiar.
Oops-_-||!
I actually became James?
