The best teammates in the NBA

Chapter 336 Head Start (9000-word chapter)
On May 5, after the Clippers lost G25, there was only about one day left for them to adjust.

On the evening of the 27th, they will return to the AT Center Arena again, and G4 is still the home court of the Spurs.

This is the impact of losing the home game. Once the opponent loses two cities in a row, the series will end directly with a high probability.

On the morning of the 26th, the Clippers still carried out recovery training step by step. From a tactical point of view, the coaching staff didn't think there was anything to adjust.

Encountering double-teams, opportunities will naturally arise, reasonable transfer of the ball, and finally shooting the iron, it can only show that the ability to seize opportunities is too poor.

The basketball concepts of the two teams are completely different. Coach De Nagro will shorten the rotation in key games, and the 7-man rotation can be regarded as a routine operation.

The Spurs have done the exact opposite this season, with large-scale rotations, and role players can perform well when they come on the field. Every player seems to be a puzzle piece of the team, and the division of labor is clear after playing.

Coach Popovich does not rely entirely on stars. Of course, this must be related to the age of the GDP combination. If Duncan is 10 years younger, the Spurs' tactics will be completely different.
In last night's game, the Clippers had a chance to come back. Duncan performed mediocre, scoring 4 points and 7 rebounds, Parker had 8 points, and Ginobili only scored 9 points.

But the Spurs relied on the outstanding performance of Leonard and Diaw to survive the final counterattack.

18中13，其中三分球5中3，罚球3中3，伦纳德砍下32分6篮板1助攻2抢断1失误。

Since James, Wade, and Bosh formed a team, they have never missed the finals. If the championship factor is not considered, the combination of the three is undoubtedly a success!

Li Ze completed two rounds of shooting training. He noticed that Jordan was sharpening his gun again and kept making free throws. He immediately went over and patted the opponent on the shoulder:

"Mills! Open the three! He puts it in!"

Coach De Nagro on the sidelines also complained loudly:
"My players didn't make any extra moves, it was obviously a good defense!"

The two collided, and in the end, Leonard's layup was directly blocked by Jordan!
"Snapped!"

"Everyone is not affected by the loss. After all, Kayce is in very good condition. The players can accept the loss of 4 points. Compared with last year's playoffs, the situation is much better now. After all, everyone is healthy."

When the rotation lineup was about to play, Li Ze simply reminded his teammates while wearing a towel.

In the three-second zone and Dior cross-screened, Duncan came to the left block to catch the ball, facing Jordan's defense, after a feint, he dropped the ball with his left hand and went straight to the basket.

Head coach De Nagro also felt a little helpless when he heard what the assistant coach said.

Paul patted his chest, indicating that there was no problem, and he was confident in controlling the rhythm of the court.

After the start of the second quarter, the Spurs took the lead in attacking without any warning. After completing a high pick-and-roll with Diaw, Mills pulled up and threw it from outside the three-point line!

Thinking of missing both free throws at the critical moment of the game, I felt a little apprehensive.

"Matt Barnes is still starting for the Clippers, and Coach De Nagro trusts the veteran as always."

Paul is not worried about the team's scoring ability, but when the game is replayed, the referee's whistleblowing scale also makes him unable to complain:
"The league should unify the whistleblowing standards. The regular season is different from the playoffs, the first round is different from the semifinals, and in the finals, every game is still different."

Popovich sat back on the bench helplessly. After a few chances, he just couldn't catch up.
The Spurs, who broke through the defense, defended desperately at the last moment. Li Ze had difficulty catching the ball, and Paul's mid-range strike.

As the referee in the center of the field threw the ball, Jordan easily jumped to the ball for the Clippers. There was a burst of boos at the scene, and then the DJ led the fans to keep shouting:

"Andrew, there is no need to worry about free throws. You should improve your finishing ability and play harder."

Ray Allen and James have played against each other quite a few times. Hearing Li Ze's point of view, he also nodded in agreement:

The referee ignored the complaints of the Clippers coaching staff. The Spurs were already fouled, and Jordan was on the free throw line.

Seeing the gesture made by the coach, the Spurs slowed down their offensive rhythm. Paul had already guessed the opponent's tactics, and before Parker dribbled past half court, he immediately led the defense and did not give the opponent a chance to pass the ball easily.

The complaints of the two could not change the referee's decision. Li Ze noticed that Griffin wanted to explain to the referee, so he immediately stopped the other party.

"I believe that in this game, Popovich will increase the playing time of the main lineup. Once they return to Los Angeles, the Clippers may regain their form!"

Coach Popovich on the sidelines kept reminding his players to give the ball inside.

After receiving a pass from Paul, Li Ze made an emergency stop, one step away from the three-point line, converted a three-pointer and quickly shot a jumper!
"Pretty pass!"

On the 27th, fans began to discuss LeBron James' statement. If they continue to stay with the Heat, there is no doubt that the Heat will continue to dominate the Eastern Conference in the next few years.

Without a good opportunity to attack, Griffin at the top of the arc suddenly slowed down, then held the ball in his right hand, moved laterally, and immediately gave the ball to Li Ze who came to meet him.

At 34:31, the Spurs' counterattack was extremely fierce!
Coach De Nagro couldn't help rubbing his brows when he saw the opponent's attack.

Paul took the ball, and Li Ze also slowly passed the half court. Leonard immediately stuck to Li Ze's side, and the Spurs strictly guarded against receiving the ball after the opening.

Li Ze has long been used to the operations of the media. Now everyone will watch a series, and it will develop into a discussion in a few years. The turn-based system is no joke.

The ball cap bounced off the floor, and Griffin, who turned around, took control of the ball for the first time.

"Ah!"

After completing the goal, Mills clenched his fists and roared, beating his chest constantly. The fans on the scene also yelled, and the point difference was instantly reduced to 4 points.

After realizing something was wrong, Leonard just wanted to continue defending, but Li Ze, who suddenly withdrew his feet, quickly made a jump shot!
"Shua!" The two-pointer was hit steadily.

"I'm looking forward to how the Spurs will adjust in the second half. With a 3-point difference, one round may be able to tie the score!"

"I don't want to discuss the offseason anymore. I am confident to lead the team to the championship!"

Facing the reporter's question about the championship, James answered firmly:
"This is the fourth year we've worked together, we've gotten to know each other better, and I think we've reached our peak!"

At 90:102, the Heat defeated the Pacers at home. The series came to 3:1 and successfully won the match point.

"These guys got the Heat into the Finals before the night's game even started."

Therefore, after completing the pass, he immediately went down to the lower left of the basket. Li Ze, who was holding the ball in his left hand, lowered his body's center of gravity, and suddenly in and out by a small margin.

Before the two landed on the ground, Li Ze suddenly used his right foot as the axis, turned around nimbly, shot with his right hand lightly, and scored 2 points at the basket!
The Spurs fans subconsciously let out an exclamation, followed by a burst of wild boos.
Coach Popovich on the sidelines was a little anxious. After the opening, the Clippers' offense was simple and rude.

The fans cheered for a while, but Duncan unexpectedly missed both free throws and the rebound was protected by Jordan.

For this kind of defense, Li Ze was also prepared for a long time. The two kept pushing and shoving.

After all, in the past three years, every time the Heat team, which was a big favorite, was swept by a clean gentleman. Thinking of this, the ball critics will not ask for trouble, and firmly believe that the Heat will definitely win
After this game, LeBron James seemed to regain his confidence, perhaps noting that the Clippers struggled in the Western Conference Finals and whether the Spurs had a superstar.

On the bench, Diaw scored 8 of 5 and scored 15 points. Coupled with the outstanding performance of other role players, the Spurs still won the game.

Griffin slapped the ball hard in frustration, and this crooked throw was beyond his understanding.
The two sides were at a stalemate, and the point difference was bouncing back and forth between 3 and 5 points. Every time the Spurs fans at the scene felt that the score could be narrowed, Li Ze would widen the point difference.

"Convert all opportunities into goals, 2+0 is also acceptable."

Almost being swayed away from the defense, Leonard adjusted his defensive focus in time and continued to stick to Li Ze's side.

"Shh!"

At lunch time, everyone sat together and chatted again. Griffin has been possessed by lemon essence recently. Seeing America's media reporters praising LeBron James, he felt a little tired.

It was the Spurs' turn to attack. After Parker dribbled half court, he immediately gave the ball to Duncan in the elbow area on the right side of the free throw line. After the latter received the pass, Leonard in the right corner pretended to go up the line and handed it , and then suddenly ran back and cut along the bottom line.

Even at the pre-game press conference between the Clippers and the Thunder, Popovich was asked about it:
"If they reach the Finals and face the Heat, what adjustments will the Spurs make?"

The game is about to officially start, and the Spurs fans began to cheer for the home team.

The rebound was protected by Jordan. Paul took the ball and immediately seized the opportunity of a half-conversion, and continued to accelerate with the ball in his right hand.

Jordan's defensive speed is fast, and the Clippers are also well prepared for Leonard's cut.

There was not much time left in the attack, and Li Ze, who was holding the ball in his left hand, suddenly dribbled back with a large cross step, and then dribbled the ball under the crotch twice very quickly.

For the Clippers, Crawford scored two goals in a row to help the team stabilize the point difference.

"No one will give up such a great opportunity. The Heat will definitely go all out, and the Spurs will be the same next time!"

The referee's whistle-blowing scale was very loose. Leonard made half-rounds to defend several times, but failed.

As both free throws bounced off the basket, a huge cheer erupted in the AT Center arena.

Swaying right and left, pretending to break through, at the moment Leonard slid backwards, Li Ze immediately changed direction with his crotch, and then accelerated with all his strength with the ball in his right hand.

"The Heat have a high probability of completing the promotion. They won the game at home and scored 3:1. After that, there is really not much suspense."

Popovich was also a little numb on the sidelines, and fell into a small pit without paying attention, and then climbed up, but found it extremely difficult
Seeing that the players were depressed, the old man immediately encouraged them loudly:

With boos from the fans in his ears, Li Ze retreated quickly with a calm expression. In the previous few games, maybe he would have to drive the superficial brothers, but tonight must start first.

Less than 2 minutes into the game, Griffin didn't want to receive a foul so early, so he explained loudly to the referee.

带伤上阵的波什12中7，砍下25分6篮板，韦德12中4，拿到15分2篮板2助攻2失误。

The commentator Mike Breen yelled, and the crazy shooting made the point difference come to 3 points again.

"Kayce From way downtown!"

"Hey! Hey! I didn't touch his arm at all, you should have seen it clearly!"

The fans at the scene booed and waited until Duncan made free throws before returning to silence. As a result, he missed both free throws.

Thinking of Li Ze once said that it would be no problem to play for 48 minutes, Tyronn Lue was completely convinced:
"Superstars are really different from ordinary players, and their skills and physical fitness have been fully upgraded!"

The exaggerated conversion of the three-pointer made everyone on the Spurs a little confused. Before Splitter and Duncan even finished retreating, Li Ze threw in a three-pointer.

In order to keep the Chosen Son, the local media in Miami has long started campaigning for James to stay in Miami.

After receiving the pass, Li Ze didn't make too many fancy moves. After lowering his body's center of gravity, he suddenly accelerated with the ball in his left hand, and his stride changed instantly, allowing Li Ze to easily get half of his body.

"Squeak!" Griffin's thug foul was whistled!

Even if Duncan faced Paul, the Clippers did not choose to attack, but let Duncan score two points steadily at the basket.

"Sure enough, the Clippers made adjustments, Kayce took over the game, and played more resolutely in transition!"

In the locker room of the Clippers, Li Ze replenished his water, noticed the concerned gaze of head coach De Nagro, and immediately responded aloud:
"No problem! I can play the second half!"

After returning from the timeout, in order to strengthen the team's offense, Dior made an early appearance.

Dior immediately came to the top of the arc to respond, and then Mills ran without the ball, first moved to the right block position, pretended to cut in from the bottom line, and then suddenly ran back.

At the bottom left of the basket, Duncan finally took advantage of the time difference to trick Jordan.

The regular season is active and down, and the dunk is as fierce as a tiger!When the playoffs came to a critical moment, he was obedient and was punched hard by the opponent.
"I will seize the opportunity!"

"Let's go Spurs! Let's go Spurs! Let's go Spurs!"

As the playoffs continue, Hollins and Dudley have fallen out of the rotation, and Collison can occasionally get a few minutes of playing time. Coach De Nagro still trusts the veteran.

"We ignored this before, thinking that as long as we limit the core three people, we can win the game. This is the X factor. The Spurs are really lucky."

The coaching staff of the Clippers sorted out the game video overnight, and finally found that it was still an old problem of the team, and the defense at the 3rd position couldn't stand it anymore.

That night, the AT Center Arena was packed, and the Spurs fans were extremely excited. They had a chance to get the match point at home tonight.

Jeff Van Gundy felt infinitely, if the Rockets he coached back then also had Li Ze, they would not have frequently fallen in the first round.
The commentator Mike Breen noticed that Diaw had stood up on the bench and immediately prompted:

The Big Three once again showed their dominance, basically ending the series.

Although the score continued to rise, after the official timeout came back, everyone on the Spurs was a little panicked. The Clippers replaced Jordan in advance and took Tucker, and the defensive strategy became a direct switch when encountering a screen.

Hearing Li Ze's words, Griffin let out a long breath, held back his emotions, and stood on both sides of the paint, waiting for Duncan to make a free throw.

第2节比赛还剩9分17秒时，场上比分为38:35。

Coach De Nagro naturally also saw the problem, clapped his hands, and then wrote and drew on the whiteboard:

Li Ze, who broke through to the basket, suddenly stepped forward and stopped, his left hand took advantage of the situation to pretend to throw, and the realistic fake action suddenly shook Leonard beside him and Splitter, who was assisting in defense.

Leonard's two underhand cuts not only failed to interfere with Li Ze, but instead slowed down his chasing speed.

There is no one under the basket, and the left hand picks the basket successfully!

The Clippers played excellent defense and successfully restricted the opponent's core players, but basketball games are like this, and the plan is far from changing quickly
"How are the players doing?"

The referee signaled that Jordan was fouled by a thug, and Duncan got two free throws.

It was Leonard who opened the scoring for the Spurs. Duncan directly screened after a high post. Leonard got rid of Barnes' entanglement and scored two points from the free throw line.

When Chairman Pao talked about the rules, he seemed very serious. However, Li Ze had a brief understanding of the new president's behavior. In the following seasons, some whistleblowers will be even more outrageous.
On the night of the 26th, as Amelia's ball critics predicted, the Heat didn't waste the opportunity.

The Spurs fans at the scene were in high spirits and began to shout loudly for the home team's defense.

As Griffin rushed across the half court and approached the top of the arc, the Spurs almost completed their defense.

Taking advantage of Ginobili's free throw, the Clippers got back the main lineup, and at the same time, the Spurs also replaced the main lineup.

Jeff Van Gundy looked at Li Ze's technical statistics and felt sorry for the Spurs. When he encountered such an unreasonable player, he was knocked to the ground without paying attention.
The commentator Mike Breen was really excited. The Spurs went up and down in the process of chasing points, and the mood of the fans also went up and down:

With Belinelli's three-pointer hitting the iron, the long rebound was accepted by Li Ze, and then immediately launched a conversion attack.

The high-jumping little Jordan did not make any downward movement, relying entirely on his own height to firmly cover Leonard in the air.

"I was still advocating the Pacers two days ago, but I won an away game, and the wind direction changed."

Chris Paul frowned, it was this kind of goal again, quickly sent the baseline ball, and after halftime, it was also a high pick-and-roll.

Seeing that the TNT reporter helped the Spurs loan a division champion, Popovich joked:

Griffin's defense was dead on the opponent, and finally succeeded in squeezing Duncan to the left elbow before receiving the pass.

Before Leonard had time to adjust his defensive focus, he was directly squeezed by Li Ze, and when he tried to chase him, he found that he was already one position behind.

After completing the pass, Griffin quickly disassembled and immediately stood in the block position on the right side of the free throw line.

Carrying Leonard at the top of the arc, he directly crushed the opponent into the paint.

The cross screen in the three-second zone, and then Duncan quickly came to the low post on the left side and asked for the ball with his back.

Duncan, who received a pass from Parker, put the ball with his left hand after facing Griffin's defense, and then broke through to the basket.

"Kayce made 8 of 6 in a single quarter, including 2 of 1 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, 15 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists. The wave of offense after the opening completely helped the Clippers open the situation."

In order to prevent the opponent from stealing, Paul, who held the ball to the left flank beyond the three-point line, sent a half-high pass, and after jumping up to catch the ball, Li Ze turned around and attacked.

Looking back, he quickly sent out the bottom line. This time Li Ze dribbled the ball across the half court, and Paul at the Logo position directed his teammates to clear the side.

His body swayed confusingly, and then he suddenly stepped back. Amid the exclamation of the fans, Li Ze briefly dodged Leonard's defense, and quickly shot a jumper from outside the three-point line!
"Shua!" The three-pointer hit the net hollowly!

Jeff Van Gundy began to praise the Clippers' opening strategy again. The commentator Mike Breen saw the Spurs' rotation and could only say with a low smile:

After completing the goal, Paul quickly signaled his teammates to retreat quickly. The Spurs also quickly sent the baseline ball, and Mills chased his butt for half the court.

The candy-style defense still paid off. Griffin failed to complete the hand-off pass in the elbow area on the right side of the free throw line.

Two free throws were made and the point difference was narrowed to 2 points.

"However, tonight is also a test for the Clippers' forward line. In the last game, Leonard played well, and the Clippers must have made targeted adjustments."

Facing Baynes who came up from the defense, Paul, who held the ball in his left hand, went in and out sharply, then accelerated suddenly, stopped and started quickly, and passed the opponent's defense in an instant.

The commentator Mike Breen immediately shouted excitedly when he saw the cooperation between Paul and Li Ze.

The Clippers are in the rotation stage, and coach De Nagro also changed the playing time of the main players.

This season, Leonard has unlocked more mid-range, and the off-ball cutting tactics have begun to lean towards him. Although the action frame drops, relying on his excellent physical fitness, the Clippers' striker is still a bit difficult to parry.

In the last 6 seconds, with Parker's ultra-long three-pointer, the score was still 54:51, and the Clippers entered the second half with a three-point lead.

"squeak!"

This is the first time LeBron James has expressed his opinion this season. The media reporters in America are also boiling, and the local media in Miami took the opportunity to make another headline:
"Stay!"

The commentator Mike Breen in a black formal suit suddenly reminded at this time:

"Defense! Defense! Defense!"

The pace of the game was brought by the Clippers very fast, and Li Ze made consecutive shots, allowing the Clippers to complete the attack in less than 14 seconds each time.

Coach DeNagello saw Duncan pulling Jordan down again, and couldn't help complaining loudly to the linesman:
"This is not a basketball move! Technical foul! Hey! Look how many times this is!"

Leonard raised his right hand and came up to the defense again. Seeing that Li Ze's center of gravity suddenly lowered, and his right foot took a large tentative step, the center of gravity of the defense subconsciously moved back.

Duncan took a few breaths in this quarter. Although he didn't feel good, he was still the team's first choice at critical times.

Unable to get rid of the opponent's defense, Leonard still stuck to Li Ze's side, approaching the three-point line, dribbled the ball behind his back quickly again, and pretended to break through with the ball in his left hand.

The finals for several consecutive years have also transformed Li Ze into a big-time player. He will definitely go all out for tonight's game.

"Shhh!!"

With the help of Baines' cover, he briefly got rid of Paul's defense, received the pass from the right wing outside the three-point line, and continued to throw the ball!

Amerika's media reporters began to praise the Heat again, but no one predicted the outcome of the finals in advance.

Hearing Popovich's words, the media reporters at the scene also laughed together. This old man is asking himself a question.
Coach Denagro was also asked this question, but compared to Popovich, who prefers to work hard, his answer is quite satisfactory:
"The Clippers will give priority to the character of the players. Of course, we will also recruit LeBron James. He is a superstar. The Clippers really need an all-round 3!"

There are four championship flags flying over the arena. Many Spurs fans have witnessed the glory of the year, and at the end of the career of the GDP combination, they can still chase the championship, which makes the fans extremely excited.

勒布朗-詹姆斯21中13，砍下32分10篮板5助攻2抢断2失误。

Little Jordan scratched his head in embarrassment when he heard Li Ze's words. He could eat cakes like crazy in the regular season, but he couldn't play well in the playoffs. In the final analysis, he was sometimes afraid of standing on the free throw line.

Just after Li Ze passed halftime, Leonard was in front of him. Obviously, the Spurs strengthened their defense again. Regardless of whether they were close to the three-point line, Leonard would stand beside Li Ze.

Griffin is also practicing free throws at this time. In such a game, every point is very important, and he doesn't want to lose the game because of free throws in the end.

While the Clippers faced several opportunities to expand their lead, Griffin and Paul failed to grasp it.

Mills, Ginobili, Belinelli, Diaw, Baynes, the Spurs still have a large rotation.

"Popovich still believes in his players in such a critical game!"

"We are only focusing on the Western Conference Finals now. If you ask me if I will recruit LeBron James during the offseason, my answer is yes!"

Parker didn't choose to stick to the defense, but quickly retreated to his own three-point line. Just after halftime, Paul suddenly flicked his right wrist and made a fake move of hitting the ground to pass the ball, which instantly attracted the attention of everyone in the Spurs team. force.

Wade also felt that this year was a good opportunity. Hearing the statement of his good brother, he immediately stood up to support:
"I believe in LeBron! We have a great time working together. We have a chance to win the championship this year. I believe that the dynasty belonging to the Heat has just begun!"

Except that Bosh didn't make a statement, the players of the Heat team are gearing up one after another, they are extremely eager for the championship!

"No one would mind having a superstar on the team, but maybe, the other side would not consider the Spurs, you know, we can't afford to pay too much."

"Pay attention to defending the opponent's three-pointer! The difference of 7 points is not much!"

Seeing Li Ze advancing with the ball, the Spurs focused all their attention on him. They noticed that Griffin was rushing fast, and Li Ze who was on the move suddenly threw the ball forward, hitting the ground and passing the ball from a long distance. The ball fell into Griffin's hands precisely.

Li Ze wore a red away jersey, adjusted the position of the elbow pad on his left arm, and then stood in his own half with a calm face.

Leonard immediately chose to stick to the defense, trying to fight with his body, blocking Li Ze on the right sideline.

Duncan at the bottom left of the basket immediately jumped up to block the shot. After the two confronted in the air, the huge impact made Duncan lose his center of gravity. Li Ze was briefly in the air, grabbed the ball with his right hand, pulled his arm back, and swung the ball hard. Go to the basket!
"Boom!" The battle-axe buckle was successful!

The Spurs fans started to boo Li Ze again. This kind of goal is completely unreasonable. Leonard defended to the limit
Li Ze, who finished the goal, was also a little surprised. He didn't expect Leonard to almost defend the ball. The opponent's long arms can indeed solve some problems sometimes, so he needs to be extra careful when releasing the ball.

At the end of the first quarter, Paul, who left the game early for a rest, came on the field, and Jordan, who had rested for most of the quarter, also played. With Crawford, Ray Allen, and Tucker, the Clippers once again played a big and a small.

As he's been emphasizing in practice sessions, if he's 6 percent or less from the free throw line, he won't get his pass in the final 2 minutes of the game.

"Don't worry! Control your emotions! The game has just begun!"

The two stepped on the three-point line and had a physical confrontation. Li Ze protected the ball with his back.

Tyronn Lu looked stunned. Many times in the second quarter, Li Ze was forced to catch the ball outside the three-point line. A large number of attacks with the ball in front of the frame will definitely consume a lot of energy, but now it is not obvious that Li Ze has any consumption.

"Excellent halftime game, both sides improved their defensive intensity in the second quarter, and the Spurs' bench lineup played well!"

Screening and shooting are done in one go. As long as the throw is accurate enough, the three-pointer is indeed a sharp weapon for chasing points.

And Leonard saw Li Ze retreating with ease, but almost broke the defense, can he still enter?This has broken his cognition, this throw is a three-pointer
On the Clippers bench, the atmosphere team was screaming, and the coaching staff was also a little excited. If they missed a shot this round, the Spurs might overtake the score.

"The Clippers had some minor problems in offense. Fortunately, Kayce was able to help the team score points steadily. He made 15 of 10, including 4 of 2 three-pointers and 4 of 4 free throws. He scored 26 points in the half."

The assistant coach heard the inquiry from head coach De Nagro, and said in a relaxed tone:

"It was a really good game, and if the team made a mistake, it was punished right away."

Roy Hibbert struggled against the Heat's small lineup. He scored 4 for 0, scored zero points, got 5 rebounds and 1 assist.

"Don't care about the point difference, do a good job of defense, if you attack, you must be firm!"

After taking two big strides to get close to the basket, Duncan suddenly stopped, relying on Griffin's defense, leaned over and shot with one hand with his left hand.

After observing the Spurs' defense, Griffin continued to accelerate with the ball in his left hand. He dribbled the ball behind his back and shook Duncan who wanted to steal it. Then, he continued to accelerate with the ball in his right hand.

In less than 2 minutes, Li Ze scored 7 points in a row in the opening game. The Clippers' 7-0 wave immediately made Popovich's head coach ask for a timeout.

"Defense! Defense! Defense!"

Paul on the side pouted secretly. He had no opinion on Jordan, but at the decisive moment, he would never pass the ball to Jordan.

Tyronn Lue wore the Clippers training and kept telling everyone to move their bodies. This season he has noticed that no matter how intense the game is, Li Ze will recover the next day.

Others do recovery training, but Li Ze always carries out basic training step by step.

"The Spurs made substitution adjustments in advance, and Coach Popovich is bound to win this game!"

The ball bounced to the floor and returned to Paul's hands. The latter kept the ball and gave it to Li Ze on the left wing.

With the last 54 seconds left in the first half, the score was 54:51, and the Clippers still led by 3 points.

The point difference returned to 5 points, which made everyone on the Spurs slightly discouraged. Fortunately, Duncan stepped forward in time, and in the critical round, he scored two points at the basket again and succeeded.

After landing, Duncan staggered and almost sat down on the floor. When he saw Li Ze beating his chest to the camera under the basket and pretending to be X silently, he was so angry.
The Spurs fans at the scene also felt that something was wrong with the game. The team scored well, but the defensive end was really unstoppable, and the point difference did not shrink.
Although the Spurs later replaced Ginobili and then tried Belinelli, the substitute who played effectively in the previous games suddenly misfired.

"Don't forget that we are the one in the lead, and the other side is under more pressure!"

Duncan's ground-hitting pass was just right. After receiving the ball, Leonard completely threw off Barnes' defense and went straight to the basket after three strides.

Griffin was prepared and successfully defended the ball, but the referee immediately blew his whistle.

In the ESPN commentary seat, Jeff Van Gundy is briefly introducing the starting lineups of both sides:
"The Spurs still started with Splitter, but I don't expect him to play too much. Coach Popovich will get Diao as soon as possible. The French striker has played very well in these games."

In the next two minutes or so, the Spurs' outside line was strictly guarded, and they continued to chase points by making several cuts.

The right flank suddenly cut in, and everyone on the Spurs had just reacted, and Li Ze, who was close to the paint area, quickly vacated.

With the last attack, Parker made an emergency stop jumper and hit the iron. The first quarter ended, and at 1:32, the Clippers still maintained a 25-point lead.

"Shua!" The three-pointer hit the net hollowly!

"If referee reports are introduced next season, I hope this will improve."

The latter received the pass, rushed up immediately after taking three big steps, carried the retreating Duncan, and sent the ball into the basket with a low layup with his left hand!

As the Spurs found their offensive rhythm, the fans at the scene continued to cheer for the home team.

Leonard's defense forced Li Ze to receive the ball safely at the logo position. With 11 seconds left on the offensive clock, Griffin also understood that the pick-and-roll was being double-teamed at this time.

"We need more screens, get Kayce on the low post, and everyone needs to be ready to play to the end!"

Li Ze sat in his seat and wiped his sweat again. Thinking of Leonard's self-destructive defense, he also felt that the attack method should be changed in the second half:

"With 100 physical fitness, I can't stand the whole game in singles with the ball outside the three-point line."

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