area51novel Chapter 172
Chapter 172
During the warm-up match, looking at the fans in the stadium,
even the usually calm Roy was a little moved,
the highest temperature since the beginning of summer could not offset the enthusiasm for watching the game,
when the players came out of the player tunnel, the fans gave endless encouragement,
there were many people cheering for themselves and the team,
sometimes the players thought about deviation, and most of the fans were satisfied with the team that had just run-in to get here,
it cannot be denied that the cheers of the fans are the greatest affirmation of the players, just like the applause for the actors, the same reason.
Before the game, the Nets accepted an exclusive interview with ESPN.
These news media will do anything to attract traffic.
The direct question made Coach Frank sweat. Fortunately, he got through with a few Haha.
When asked about the team's defeat in the last game and how to deal with this game,
Roy took the microphone from the coach.
"We are a young team, not perfect, but full of vitality. I will let everyone see our changes today. Please witness our performance in the game!"
Simple and simple, no need for too much explanation, the truth will be revealed in the game.
Roy has never been willing to talk nonsense.
Because the news media and the Internet have memories, it will be uncomfortable to be dug out and slapped in the face in the future.
Unlike some 23+6 players, whose quotations of slapping in the face can be written into two or three chapters,
A certain emperor may not be the most powerful player, but he must be the best player in marketing himself in history.
Before the game, the Nets, who had been irritated by the unscrupulous media and low-IQ fans,
will finally face the Spurs again.
For this day, the Nets have not slept well for 2 days and 3 nights.
The starting lineups of both teams:
Spurs: Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Bruce Bowen, Robert Horry, Tim Duncan
Nets: Jason Kidd, Raja Bell, Vince Carter, Richard Jefferson, Roy
The Spurs fielded the strongest lineup in the last victory.
Popovich's personality is like this. As long as you can't crack my lineup,
then I will continue to use it and beat you to death.
If you crack it, I'm sorry, I will change a set and continue to play with you.
The Nets' lineup changed a lot in this game. Frank made major adjustments for today's game.
Chandler, who performed poorly, was put on the bench.
He is now Roy's first substitute.
Lagabell was put out of the back line to limit Parker's performance.
Although Kidd's restriction on him was good in the last game, Kidd ran out of energy at the critical moment of the fourth quarter.
Finally, the Spurs retained the fruits of victory.
Another position is Jefferson's position as power forward.
On the one hand, Horry's height does not have an absolute advantage, so Jefferson does not have to worry about being overpowered.
On the other hand, he can use his impact on the offensive end to give the 35-year-old veteran a little confrontation.
Roy will still face the heaviest burden.
While defending Duncan, he must also provide the team with more firepower support on the offensive end.
Being both offensive and defensive is the characteristic of the superstars of this era.
Pure offense will only be called a brush. Roy can lead the team to play until now.
Being able to win so many honors, in addition to the historical talent shown on the offensive end,
His diligence on the defensive end and the ability to cover half the court is also the key to the Nets' current status.
Popovich seemed very relaxed today. The strategic goal had been achieved in the last game.
He knew that the Nets' counterattack would be shocking in this game.
But he had confidence in his disciples.
After the experiment in the last game, he had roughly figured out the weaknesses of the Nets.
Although the opponent was full of talent and not bad in strength,
the lack of discipline and the desire to win made them less competitive at this time.
The most fatal thing was that the whole team was too young.
In addition to organizing, the opponent's aging Kidd had to guard Parker on the defensive end.
He could not keep the team together for a long time.
This gave the Spurs many opportunities.
When the Nets' starting lineup walked to the center of the court,
Popovich's thoughts were interrupted.
He was surprised to find the huge adjustments in the Nets' lineup,
especially Jefferson's replacement to the power forward position, which made him frown.
A bad premonition emerged in his heart.
Fortunately, his own signature Duncan looked at his mentor. He had a firm look in his eyes. Although he didn't say much, he was definitely an excellent leader.
It was so reassuring to have him on the court.
As long as Duncan was there,Popovich has absolute confidence in defeating all opponents!
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The game started with the referee's whistle.
Duncan suffered a great loss in front of Roy during the scramble for the ball.
It was still his unstoppable jumping ability that took the initiative in attacking.
Lagabel received the ball and quickly dribbled through the half court.
Roy in the inside quickly got into position. Before the Spurs had set up their formation,
After Roy received the ball, he did not make any fake moves in front of Duncan and directly hooked his shot.
The basketball went into the basket.
Quick attack reduces the attack time and allows the opponent to follow his own rhythm.
This trick works well for other teams, but it is not unacceptable to the Spurs.
In the last round, the Phoenix Suns, known for their bombardment, were swept by the Spurs.
Popovich obviously noticed the Nets' idea and smiled like Chu Yunfei.
Nets, you always come up with something new for me.
But this trick has been seen in the last round and is not a big threat to the Spurs.
Even Steve Nash's phenomenal performance was still crushed by the team.
It stands to reason that the Nets' strength level is much higher than the Suns, but in the eyes of the old coach Popovich,
The two teams are similar, and they will lose to themselves anyway!
Now that the Spurs have successfully run in, they have no shortcomings, and they can naturally follow the bombardment.
Under Popovich's instruction,
Ginobili accelerated the offensive rhythm,
Without waiting for Duncan to get into position, after a few fake moves against Carter on the outside,
He dribbled directly and Carter firmly stuck in position,
Before Ginobili broke through to the reasonable collision zone, he passed the ball to Bruce Bowen on the sidelines,
Bowen dribbled and passed it to Parker,
Parker broke through again, and Lagabel did not give him a chance,
The Spurs' pass was very fast, and Duncan, who was late in the back, joined in,
received Ginobili's pass at high speed,
Facing Roy's layup,
Roy This time, he held his breath and was well prepared.
Within the reasonable collision zone, his long arms turned into Skynet.
Duncan's dodge in the air still failed to avoid Roy's block.
His 30-centimeter jumping ability could do little in front of Roy's 1-meter jumping height.
"Pa"
A powerful slap was just to show momentum.
At the beginning, Roy blocked the shot directly.
The basketball was slapped directly into the audience by Roy.
The fans' emotions were ignited at the first time.
Both offense and defense were good. The Nets were in surprisingly good shape tonight.
That means there is still hope for this series, which gives pessimistic fans new hope!