area51novel Chapter 292
Chapter 292
Duncan looked at the team's unity and couldn't help showing a gratified expression.
He didn't notice the gloom between Parker's eyebrows,
nor did he see Ginobili's eyes looking at Roy intentionally or unintentionally,
All the problems were covered up under the cheers.
Unlike the undercurrent of the Spurs, the Nets' problems were still clearly in front of them.
The defense basically relied on Roy, and there was at least Carter on the offense.
Others could only add icing on the cake, but they didn't have the ability to help in times of trouble.
Don't think it's going well now. You don't know when this group of people will inexplicably fail.
The lack of a stable third scoring point is always a problem that the Nets can't get around.
Roy served the ball from the backcourt and passed half court with Carter at the same time.
McInnis helped Roy block Duncan on the three-point line.
Roy cut into the free throw line immediately after that.
Carter handed the basketball to Roy the moment Roy reached the free throw line.
Roy faced Horry. Duncan on the three-point line had been brought to a 45-degree angle by McGinnis.
At this distance, he couldn't defend at all. The veteran Horry was nervous.
The retribution came so quickly. Could it be that Roy was irritated by himself because of my celebration just now?
Horry lowered his center with trepidation and opened his arms towards Roy.
Roy dribbled the ball and then shook his wrist.
The basketball just passed Horry's crotch and was given to the Spurs' restricted area.
Lagabel, who was cutting back, pushed Parker away and succeeded in a sneak attack under the basket!
39 to 36
Popovich was also observing the situation of the Nets. He didn't expect to see the defensive problems that he had repeatedly reminded in the first quarter reappear.
The inside line can only rely on Duncan. When Duncan was pulled out, the basket was always extremely weak.
The opponent's opening handling and current strategy in this game seemed to be quite intentional.
It was not until he saw the technical statistics of the Nets that he suddenly realized that the Nets' strategy used role players to mobilize their enthusiasm to fight against themselves.
Although Popovich acknowledged the abilities of Roy and Carter, he looked down on others.
Unexpectedly, it was with this group of players that they could compete with the Spurs in this situation.
Although he was surprised, Popovich could not tolerate the slackness in defense the most.
He reached out and called a timeout again.
He didn't understand that the problems he had repeatedly emphasized were just wind on the ears in the eyes of his players?
He was so angry that he started to rant while the Spurs players were still on their way to the rest area.
The Nets players looked at the other coach sideways with shock on their faces.
Even the Nets fans were stunned. They had always heard that Popovich was strict.
This was the first time they saw him today. This was no longer strict.
Everyone felt that the word dictatorship was more appropriate.
The letters starting with F kept popping out of his mouth. If it was played in front of the TV, it would definitely be a continuous muting sound.
Otherwise, it would not pass the review and could not be broadcast at all.
Even the Nets rest area on the other side could hear it clearly.
Especially the fans sitting behind the Spurs stands widened their eyes.
Is this the tough coaching style of the Texas coach?
The Spurs players were already used to it. After Popovich vented his emotions, he finally lowered his tone.
Then the old coach's tactics became very simple. The Spurs started the rotation in advance.
Replaced Parker, who performed mediocrely, with Brent Barry.
Ginobili adjusted to the point guard position.
Since the Nets tried to use role players and substitutes to keep the score close,
Popovich had to prove to them that they were the best in the league in terms of bench depth, and no one could help!
Back to the game, Coach Frank was a little confused about the Spurs' substitutions.
Replaced a ball handler with a shooter.
This was not a reasonable behavior in any way.
Although Parker looked like the Nets' sixth man from the performance in the second quarter,
he was one of the only two attackers on the Spurs after all.
Popovich gave the heavy responsibility to Ginobili for his own reasons.
Although he was blocked by Roy, Ginobili proved with his performance that he is a player who can be used for a lot of things.
As the team's assistant coach and organizer, his ability to lead the team is completely incomparable to young people like Parker.
With Jefferson's harassment, Ginobili safely carried the ball across half court.
Under Brent Barry's pick-and-roll, Ginobili once again dribbled the ball into the Nets' three-point line.
Under the previous fewIn the round of the surprise attack on the basket, Ginobili instead thought about going to the baseline and bypassed Roy's help defense. When he was about to reach the baseline, the basketball was passed to Duncan under the basket. Since Roy had gone to help defend, Duncan under the basket had a chance. Fortunately, Jefferson made up for it at this time and did not let Duncan have a chance to shoot directly, which provided Roy with precious time to return to defense. However, Ginobili was empty at the waist distance when he retreated from the inside. Duncan's vision naturally saw the opportunity at the first time. When Roy returned to defense, the basketball was passed back to Ginobili again. Using the tacit cooperation between the two, the Nets' defense was exhausted. Ginobili received the basketball and raised his arm.
Carter, who was not far away, had to give up his defensive player and flew towards the Argentine.
Ginobili changed his shot to pass. Brent Barry, who had just come on the court outside the three-point line, received the pass.
The shooter's instinct was to make a three-pointer without any adjustment after receiving the basketball.
The basketball flew to the basket with a beautiful arc.
"Swish"
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Popovich's timeout adjustment was immediate.
Unlike Parker's awkwardness outside the three-point line, Brent Barry, who was a shooter, has been at the forefront of the league in three-point shooting this season.
He is a mediocre defender and can only start at most. However, his ability to score points as a bench bandit is absolutely outstanding.
Frank finally understood Popovich's intention.
Changing a shooter is not so complicated. It is to open up space for Ginobili and Duncan,
so that the Nets can no longer assist and double-team the Spurs at will.
In the second quarter, both teams replaced their main players with substitutes.
Because Popovich had replaced Parker early, Parker was full of energy when leading the second lineup.
In addition, the overall substitute strength of the Spurs was stronger than that of the Nets. Even though Carter reduced his rest time on the court,
the Spurs' bench gangsters gradually pulled away from the score.
Especially Brent Barry, who played well in the second half of the second quarter.
After three games, three consecutive three-pointers directly widened the gap between the two teams.
Even though the Nets replaced their main players early at the end,
the score was narrowed, but they were still overtaken by 8 points by the Spurs in the second quarter,
55 to 63.
The Spurs, playing away, finally showed the deep foundation of a championship team.