Reverse Growth Superstar

"Obviously, Parker and Ginobili, known as the strongest guards in the West, can't cause much trouble to the Grizzlies. The Hornets' perimeter defense is not the same level as the Grizzlies' perimeter defense. Spurs Can attack the Hornets from outside, but not necessarily the Grizzlies."

Steve Kerr looked at the data comparison between the two sides during the break, Ginobili and Parker did not perform well in the first quarter. True, they barely supported the Spurs offense. But Popovich needs them to do more than just barely supporting the offense.

In the second quarter, will Popovich let Duncan return to the main attack? This made Cole very interested. Duncan's average shots per game this year is a career low, and he has been performing more defensive tasks.

But now, the Spurs have encountered a different team. Cole believes that Popovich will not sit still.

The second quarter of the game started very quickly, the cheerleading performance had just left, and the players all stepped on the wooden floor again. As soon as the second quarter came up, both sides changed.

At the Spurs, "Red Mamba" Matt Bonner replaced McDyess and started the second quarter. As for the Grizzlies, Hollins decided to let Randolph regain his fitness, so he replaced Darrell Arthur.

Seeing this scene, Popovich couldn't help but curled up his mouth slightly. Arthur is a very good player in all aspects, except for a three-pointer, there is nothing special. He believes that his tactics will be easier to succeed if Arthur is headed.

Popovich stood by the sidelines and reminded the Spurs players to stay focused. The Spurs took the lead in the second quarter. Parker did not rush to pass the ball after halftime. The Spurs did not seem to play the outside attack in the first quarter, but were waiting for the inside players!

"The Spurs' rhythm slowed down in an instant, Popovich is looking for Duncan!"

Under Cole's explanation, Matt Bonner dragged beyond the three-point line. Parker, Ginobili and Richard Jefferson are also staying on the outside line, so that only Duncan is left in the penalty area!

"The Spurs have completely opened up the space. Duncan is going to play singles!"

"Damn it!" Hollins yelled. At first he thought Popovich was going to Bonner to increase the height of the lineup, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the protection frame.

But now I understand that Popovich’s real purpose is to send Bonner to help Duncan open up space and create singles opportunities!

Arthur's defensive ability is still good, but he faces Duncan at a height of 2.06 meters, still a bit difficult.

Randolph is also 2.06 meters, but he can use his "fat" to fight Duncan. Arthur was not so lucky, he did not have the tonnage and resistance of Randolph. Arthur, who just entered the league, was only 97 kg. After two years of growth, he has become 105 kg, but he still suffers from playing the fourth position.

Duncan wanted to stay in position, stuck and stopped moving. Seeing that the time was right, Parker gave the ball to Duncan. The pass was very comfortable, after all, the two have been working together in the NBA for many years.

"Duncan plays singles with the ball! The Spurs, like the Grizzlies, decided to solve the problem by changing points!" Cole gritted his teeth. How much he hopes Duncan can be reborn this time!

After holding the ball, the No. 21 with the "honey smile" stepped back unhurriedly, and Arthur, who was underweight, was pushed back a long way.

Seeing that the position was almost the same, Duncan turned over and made a jump shot! The decisive action does not look like a 35-year-old veteran at all!

Arthur shot Duncan's high turn-over jumper beyond the reach of the dust. The former Arthur was a jumping man who could use his jumping ability to complete a violent shot. But since his Achilles tendon ruptured last season, the Kansas forward's athleticism has disappeared.

Now, Arthur relies more on experience and consciousness to defend. But those two things alone can't prevent Duncan!

"Swipe!" Duncan turned his jumper into the net. He used the most unpretentious way to help the Spurs break the scoring shortage!

"As expected of Mr. Basic Skills!" Link sighed from the side, Duncan's shot was too stable. If the Spurs really let Duncan play with Arthur one goal after another, Arthur really couldn't prevent it.

"Let me go!" Randolph was a little fidgeted off the court. The Spurs' intentions were already obvious. They just wanted to go inside.

"No, stay calm, Zach. Believe that Link will take care of everything. Don't forget, he is the core of the offense now!" Hollins stood up from the bench and urged the team to make the first quarter of the second quarter. Offense.

The source of confidence that he dared to put Randolph down to rest was Link!

Now the point difference is only three points, and the leading positions are likely to be exchanged after a few rounds. As if Duncan scored at the beginning, the battle entered a white-hot stage.

As the main attacker, Link was the first to receive a pass from Conley. In front of him was Richard Jefferson, who was frowned upon by his fans.

Link didn't rush and called Arthur for cover. Duncan smiled in his heart and did this again!

Duncan has studied the three-pointer tactics of Link and Arthur countless times. This time, when Link broke through with Arthur's cover, Duncan did not change defense, but directly defended in front of Arthur to prevent him from getting a three-pointer.

At the same time, Richard Jefferson, who had been scolded with chills, immediately entangled Link again, and he didn't want to be beaten by a rascal for the whole game.

"The Spurs weren't fooled this time, and the Grizzlies failed to play the three-pointer between the three and four positions!"

As soon as Cole finished speaking, Link assisted Tony Allen who cut into the basket and made an easy layup. Duncan turned his head back in a daze, he didn't even know what happened.

It turned out that Link and Arthur's cover just now was just a cover. The real purpose is to attract defensive attention. Then, Tony Allen borrowed Gasol's off-the-ball screen to cut into the basket.

The most difficult point of this ball is that Link must convince the Spurs that he will break through or pass back to Arthur. In addition, the ball was delivered to Tony Allen in the very small space in the breakthrough.

As a result, Link did all of these difficulties!

"6 points and 4 assists. The Grizzlies' offense is still very impressive under Link's organization. The point difference returns to 5 points. Let's see, who can stabilize the scoring momentum between Tim and Link!"

"What am I talking about? Don't worry, he will take care of everything." Hollins saw that Link had executed the tactic perfectly, and he turned his head and smiled at Randolph.

Randolph spread his hands and lay on the bench lazily in a "big" shape. He knew that he could "paralyze" for a while.

In the second round, the Spurs repeated their old tricks. But this time, Duncan got deeper when he got the ball. After receiving the pass, he didn't have to luck at all. He turned sideways and got 4 points in a row!

Duncan still said nothing. When Popovich said he needed himself, Duncan knew his mission. Unless he wins the game, Duncan won't laugh until then.

But Duncan never dreamed that he would be spotted by the loser today.

"Link played Richard Jefferson on his back. Jefferson couldn't prevent it! The Spurs did not double-team, and no one would dare to double-team Link easily! They watched Richard Jefferson get caught. Pushed to the penalty area. Link turned around and made a jumper, fake action! He tricked Jefferson into the jump, and then took a step up to pick the basket, beautiful offensive footsteps, Richard Jefferson must not know what just happened. !"

Duncan looked at Richard Jefferson blankly, unable to believe what had just happened.

that's it? This guy was defeated like this? Duncan just desperately scored 2 points inside. Jefferson was better on this side, and easily lost the score back.

"I..." Popovich was so helpless for the first time, and Jefferson had completely become Link's ATM!

The point difference returned to 5 points again, and Popovich found that even Duncan couldn't suppress Link's momentum.

Afterwards, Link and Duncan just hit the bar. The two sides continue to help the team score, not giving way to each other.

Duncan scored twice after grabbing the rebound, scoring 6 points in a row, reducing the point difference to 3 points.

Link slammed the ball to Conley without looking at the pass. Conley, who cut inside, attracted Bonner's help, so Conley passed the ball again and assisted Gasol in the shot. Link planned the attack indirectly, and the point difference returned to 5 points.

Duncan held the ball in the middle distance and suddenly broke through after a few tentative steps. Arthur was caught off guard. In the previous offenses, Duncan used stubbing. Arthur didn't expect Duncan to break through with the ball this time.

Although Duncan's steps are not fast, he is steady. Leaning on Arthur, Duncan took two steps and scored a dunk easily with one hand! Duncan scored 8 points in a row and the difference was reduced to 3 points!

"Awesome, Tim Duncan. He scored 8 points in the second quarter. He proved that he is still the best fourth player in the league! Is coach Hollins not going to change? Duncan will just drop Arthur. It's hammered!"

"You can't go on like this, you will go around to defend Duncan in the next round!" Before this attack, Link deliberately ordered a few words in Arthur's ear.

Arthur nodded slightly, he didn't want to be beaten by Duncan to doubt life.

Just now, Duncan scored for the fourth consecutive time. So now, people still want to see if Link can continue to hold the offense. If this is left behind, the Spurs have a chance to make the difference even further.

This time, Link didn't panic. Conley fully controlled the ball and didn't give it to Link too early. After Gasol was in a good position, Conley dropped the ball in. Just when everyone thought Link couldn't take the move, Gasol, who was holding the ball behind his back, threw the ball behind his head. As if there were eyes on the back of the head, he sent the ball to Link without looking at people!

Because this story was so sudden and secretive, Richard Jefferson kneeled again, as always. Link received the ball and layup easily, scored the 10th point of the game, the point difference returned to 3 points!

"This...Isn't this a copy of Yao Ming that remembered the story back then!? God, Gasol and Link almost reproduced that attack. I don't know if there is any luck in it. Ingredients, but Link managed to respond to Duncan again. This is true!"

Kerr was actually a little worried, because the ball just wasn't due to luck. Link and Gasol have long studied Yao Ming's passing and played several times on the training ground. Link's cutting time is accurate, and Gasol's low coping ability is also a must. When the two combined, they came up with a tribute classic.

Little Gasol laughed happily, and inadvertently wrinkled his double chin, which was quite a shadow of his chubby image in high school.

"The Grizzlies responded again. It's incredible. No one has missed in the second quarter until now! Now, the pressure is all on Duncan's side. Can he continue the score!? Duncan still Can you take the move!?" Cole didn't expect that when he came up in the second quarter, he turned into a fancy offensive show for Duncan and Link.

This time, Arthur followed Link's strategy to defend Duncan around the front. This sudden change made Duncan a little uncomfortable.

In fact, in addition to the requirements for the player who circumvents the front, the defensive side also requires the defensive side to have a solid defensive ability.

If the wing defense is not good, the offense will take advantage of the opportunity of the inside player to go forward to cut points. Or if the front interception fails and the flanks cannot rush back in time to form an effective defense, the offense can easily score.

But now, the Grizzlies' flanking defensive chain consists of Link and Tony Allen! Therefore ~www.readwn.com~ Link was relieved to boldly let Arthur go around to defend Duncan!

Parker hesitated for a while, obviously waiting for the outside line to cut in. Unfortunately, Ginobili was blocked by Tony Allen on the outside. And Richard Jefferson... continue to "smoking at the bottom corner".

Reluctantly, Parker had to hang the ball to Duncan through Arthur. Duncan has a height advantage and it is not difficult to receive basketball.

But when Duncan received the ball and was about to turn around to attack the frame. He only discovered that Link had unknowingly walked around behind him. As soon as he received the ball, Duncan was in a double-teaming dilemma!

"Nice defense, haha, is this a defensive trap!?"

Before Duncan could start the pass, the ball was cut off by Link! "Big Fundamental Skills" mistakes, Link leads the counterattack!

He immediately sent the ball to the frontcourt after stealing the basketball. Conley and Tony Allen formed a 2-on-1 situation in the frontcourt due to a very timely pass.

Conley assisted Tony Allen with a one-handed buckle, and the score difference became 7 points. The Spurs Duncan took the lead to drop the chain!

"Oh my God, Link actually forced Duncan to miss first! Duncan has attacked five rounds, and only missed once. It is reasonable to say that it is powerful enough! But how do I feel that Duncan was so aggrieved this time!"

Popovich looked at Link and reluctantly stopped the game. Duncan scored 8 points in the second quarter, but he was still under pressure.

Link had 4 points, 1 assist, 1 beautiful defense, and 2 indirect assists. In general, all 10 points from the second quarter to the present of the Grizzlies came from Link.

An offensive core that is more stable than Duncan, Popovich really convinced.

Now, even Stone Man can't suppress the situation?

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