area51novel Chapter 245
Chapter 245
From the second half of the third quarter,
the two teams fell into a stalemate. After the Nets tied the score, they failed to overtake the score in one go.
After the Spurs were confused in the first half of the third quarter, they gradually stabilized the situation in the second half.
The two teams once again formed a tug-of-war.
At the end of the third quarter, the scores of the two sides were still in a parallel state.
86 to 86
This is definitely the most intense game in the finals so far.
In the Spurs rest area, Popovich was angrily scolding people.
Popovich was obviously extremely dissatisfied with the team's state, especially on the defensive end.
He was helpless by a first-year rookie.
Although he admitted that the first-year rookie had some talent, that was not an excuse the Spurs should make.
"Tim, in the next game, no matter what method you use, you must defend Roy for me. If it doesn't work, you can defend him from the front. Anyway, don't let him score easily and organize the offense."
Duncan looked at the coach and couldn't help rolling his eyes. Coach, did you consider my feelings when you said this? Doesn't your conscience hurt?
I can block him, so I don't know how to defend. That rookie is just an old bitch in a rookie skin.
He is full of tricks and has solid skills. There is one power forward and center in the league. No one dares to make a guarantee.
Although Duncan was inwardly MMP, he nodded and agreed to the coach's request.
Although Duncan looked dull, he was not stupid at all after completing a master's degree in psychology.
Whether he agreed or not was one thing, and whether he could do it was another.
However, Duncan was still inspired by Roy. Since the old age of the Shark, he had never felt such great pressure from an inside player.
In this era of power forwards, he was definitely the first player who could compete with him in the finals.
Duncan's heart, which had been calm, was stirred up countless ripples at this moment.
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Spurs began to increase their offensive strength.
While Parker dribbled across half court, the Spurs had already set their positions.
After Ginobili got the ball, he dribbled and observed the Nets' defensive formation.
Then, at his signal, Duncan moved up to do a pick-and-roll with Ginobili.
This surprised Roy, who had already done a good job of defending the basket, because he could defend against small players.
The two Spurs guards had already abandoned the pick-and-roll with Duncan.
Even after the pick-and-roll, Roy would use his good speed, terrifying wingspan and bounce to teach them a lesson.
Ginobili's uncharacteristic pick-and-roll choice made Roy confused, and he could only follow Duncan to the three-point line and respond to his moves.
After the pick-and-roll between Ginobili and Duncan, it was not a regular Instead, Duncan went down and entered the basket. Although Jefferson tried to stop him, the difference between his size and weight was too big compared to Duncan. Ginobili made a pass and avoided Roy's defense. A very clever ground pass was given to Duncan. Facing Duncan's insertion, McGinnis at the basket gave up Horry behind him. He stepped forward quickly to block Duncan's offensive route. Behind Duncan, Jefferson did not give up. The two of them double-teamed Duncan. Facing the double-team, Duncan calmly moved his arms forward to block McGinnis' approach. Then he exerted force with his legs and jumped lightly. He hit a small hook shot from the front on the top of McGinnis' head who was pressed by his arms. 88 to 86
Duncan was able to score in a double-team situation, which was not what Roy expected.
The only thing to adjust was his defensive strategy. When Jefferson passed by him, Roy told his teammates his idea.
Next time, there is no need to switch defense for this kind of pick-and-roll. Just delay the opponent's offensive time and let Jefferson catch up with Ginobili.
Duncan's goal opened a good start for the Spurs in the fourth quarter.
It can be seen that the Spurs, who are leading by a large margin in the win, did not feel any pressure at all.
"Manu, where should we go for a drink after winning? There is nothing fun in the countryside like New Jersey. I think it's better to take Tim to New York."
After saying that, Parker also winked at Ginobili.
"Come on, Tony, if you take Tim there, I think tonight will become a disaster. I don't believe there are women who like wooden men."
Ginobili shook his long hair and said with a smile on his face.
"Manu, you don't understand this. Sometimes it's hard to tell what a woman's taste is. For example, my sister-in-law really likes that stupid wooden thing."
"Hahaha..."
When I was retreating, I was in the mood to joke.
Dribble halfway throughCarter on the court was obviously very unhappy with the Spurs' behavior.
When facing Bowen's defense, Carter began to use brute force.
Before half-court, he relied on his physical fitness to push Bowen's defense.
Then he crossed the half-court line and went straight to the Spurs' restricted area.
Parker tried to stop Carter's breakthrough on the three-point line.
Carter faced the French little Karami and didn't give in at all. After changing direction, without completely getting rid of Parker,
he stepped back directly and shook Parker.
Then he raised his hand outside the three-point line and made a long-distance three-pointer.
"Swish!"
88 to 89
Unreasonable, unreasonable at all, Carter's third three-pointer in the second half,
In this game, his three-pointer was terrifying, with a hit rate of 5 out of 7, which was one of the reasons why the Nets were able to hold their own with the Spurs.
The Nets, who were behind in the first half, finally turned the score around.
Seeing Carter's performance, Popovich became more and more uneasy.
"Keep your heads clear, Manu, stop being distracted, and run on the offensive end!"
Ginobili dribbled the ball. Due to the good effect in the last round,
Duncan and Ginobili played pick-and-roll again.
Roy, who had expected it, looked at Jefferson tacitly, and both of them smiled knowingly.
Duncan stepped forward to block Jefferson.
But Roy stood in front of Ginobili's dribbling to delay him.
Roy, who opened his arms and turned into Spider-Man, put a lot of pressure on Ginobili.
His dribbling route was blocked, but Ginobili didn't It was a very easy shot.
His ground ball still found Duncan.
It seemed no different from the last round. In front of Duncan was the Nets' basket.
Duncan dribbled the ball and felt it was even easier than the last round.
But he forgot Roy's speed. After delaying Ginobili, he handed him to Jefferson.
He took a step in Duncan's direction, accelerated a few times, and caught up with Duncan on the free throw line.
Looking at Roy's sudden appearance, Duncan was surprised. Did he give up defending Ginobili?
He looked for Ginobili's figure around with his eyes.
It's easy to get into trouble if you don't pay attention when dribbling. Lagabel saw an opportunity behind Duncan on the other side.