area51novel Chapter 208
Chapter 208
The playoffs are all about the upper limit.
However, to reach this upper limit, it depends not only on the performance of your own team, but also on the ability of the opponent to be stimulated.
On the other hand, the Spurs are the kind of team with a very high lower limit, and their usual scores are around 80-90.
The Nets are more like a team with full explosive power, with a lower limit of about 75, but an upper limit of 95!
In terms of stability, the Spurs have a small advantage as long as they play normally.
But once the Nets are in good shape, they are qualified to lead any team, after all, the upper limit of talent is there.
Ginobili passed the half court with the ball at a constant speed.
The Nets' retreat defense has always been at the forefront of the league.
And under the repeated emphasis of Coach Frank, everyone attaches great importance to retreat defense.
After all, fast break has always been the scoring method with the highest hit rate and the easiest to score.
The Spurs killed the bombarded Suns, so their fast break strength is definitely not bad.
Being able to sweep the opponent like a gentleman, the fast break ability of the two small guards of the Spurs should not be underestimated.
After halftime, Duncan did not ask for the ball as usual,
Instead, Horry came to the three-point line to screen with Ginobili. It seems that the Spurs are also making small changes.
The Nets switched defense without hesitation. McGinnis, a small forward in his prime, can still deal with Ginobili.
The Nets coach Frank frowned.
Now they can only hope for McGinnis's personal defensive ability.
With the current lineup of the Spurs, Ginobili is still the biggest threat to the Nets.
His creative ability and scoring ability are the strongest among the Spurs.
Ginobili dribbled the ball and retreated a few steps to McGinnis, pulling away.
He started slowly, observing the position of his teammates on the way to the breakthrough.
When he chose to break through, Bowen's rare empty cut caught Kidd off guard. Defense,
In consideration of Kidd's physical strength, Coach Frank gave Kidd the easiest task of defending Bowen,
so that he could focus more on offense,
After all, Bowen's only offensive means in the league's impression were the two three-pointers in the bottom corner,
The rest of the time he was running to attract attention,
I thought he was just cutting normally, but I never expected that Ginobili would throw the ball to Bowen with one hand during the run,
At this time, Roy had already expanded to prepare for Ginobili's attack,
There was a large space behind him, and it was too late to return to defense. After Bowen's cut,
There was no one under the basket. Although Bowen is most famous for his three-pointers, after all, as an NBA player, there is absolutely no problem with layups when there is no one.
These role players are given this kind of role player positioning by the NBA team,
In the college league or European arena, each of them is a star-level player in their own league,
Everyone has offensive ability, don't underestimate any NBA player.
The bottom line was completely leaking. Kidd immediately raised his hand and signaled to his teammates that it was his own problem.
Bowen's behavior was too abnormal, especially in such an important game as the finals.
This is definitely not groundless. The Spurs called you Popovich for a hidden agenda.
Coach Frank rubbed his chin. He could see that the Spurs would never let Kidd rest comfortably on the defensive end.
They would definitely mobilize all resources to consume Kidd's physical strength.
It seems that this is the real purpose of the Spurs.
Popovich was not surprised that the Nets would arrange a good job for Kidd on the defensive end.
The opponent had thought of this approach as early as during training.
For this reason, he also specially conducted other shooting training for Bowen, that is, to put pressure on Kidd with goals.
He must not be allowed to stop and consume the opponent's physical strength.
Then the Spurs' advantage in the second half will be infinite.
The two sides started the psychological and physiological game in the first round.
"Jason, their attack won't come just this time, so pay attention! Chuck, you have to help Jason with defense!"
Kidd obviously thought of this, and he nodded to McGinnis. The two still had a tacit understanding after a season.
McGinnis served the ball to Carter,
The responsibility of dribbling across half court was now in his hands, and he could also distribute the ball at a less important time,
Carter was at ease facing Bowen,
Although he still hated Bowen as always,
He did want to distribute the ball himself after passing half court,
Seeing that Roy and Duncan were entangled and had no chance,
He reached out to McGinnis for a pick-and-roll, and McGinnis made a small move all the wayRunning to the three-point line,
Pick and roll, the most traditional and easy-to-use offensive means, has been favored by Carter recently.
I thought that after the pick and roll, I could easily single out Horry,
But the situation was not the case at all. After the pick and roll, Bowen and Horry of the Spurs both gave up McGinnis,
Focusing on Carter, this defensive choice, even Carter, who has experienced many storms, can only pass the basketball in his hand,
Facing two people's strong attack is definitely not a good idea, McGinnis got the ball in the open space,
This season McGinnis usually practices in the two bottom corners, and he has watched a lot of Bowen's videos,
Fortunately, there is no defense at this time,
McGinnis took the ball and jumped, aiming at the basket, and made adjustments with his hands,
The basketball was shot at the top of the arc three-point line,
"Shua"
Hard work pays off, McGinnis usually practices less, but it doesn't mean he can't score.
Excited McGinnis grinned and showed his big white teeth.
The Spurs' defensive attempt failed. They can't double-team Carter unscrupulously in the next round.
The Nets had a pretty good touch at the start, which was definitely a good start.
Popovich, with a head full of white hair, crossed out another tactic on the tactical board.
In fact, he was testing the Nets' shooting level today.
As long as there are players who don't score, the Spurs' defense will definitely shrink tighter and tighter.
It seems that McGinnis doesn't belong to this category today. He turned his attention to Lagabel again.
It stands to reason that the 43% three-point shooting rate this season is definitely not on Popovich's list.
But the stubborn old man still thinks he can give it a try.
Three-pointers are based on touch, and when the touch is not good, it will be contagious.
He gestured to Ginobili who was controlling the ball,
Then he sat back in the reclining chair in the rest area.
Ginobili controlled the ball, and after he crossed the half court,
Duncan went up to the free throw line, and the basketball was handed to him.
The Spurs started the open-cut tactic, and the initiator of this organized offense was Duncan.
Ginobili started the open-cut after handing over the ball, and he cut straight to the basket.
Duncan's pass to the ball smoothly allowed Ginobili to bypass Carter's defense area.
At this time, McGinnis moved forward to defend again, and the defense task of Horry behind him was handed over to Roy nearby.
Facing McGinnis who came to defend, before the two came into contact,
Ginobili passed the ball to Parker who was cutting in the air in a very hidden way.
Although Lagabel was chasing closely, the Spurs' high-quality pick-and-roll still created space for Parker to shoot.
Mid-range shot!
Parker used his favorite shooting defense and scored 2 points!