basketball never sleeps
Chapter 281 Sea Cucumber Fried Noodles
Chapter 281 Sea Cucumber Fried Noodles
On the court, under Mo Wen's command, the supersonic formation quickly moved.
Mo Wen didn't think about setting a pick-and-roll. The last round had already proved the Spurs' excellent rotation ability. It was not impossible to go head-to-head, but the cost-effectiveness was too low in the first quarter.
Ray Larren and Tyson set screens on the left side, while Gay and Milicic set off-ball pick-and-rolls on the right side.
With stable outside attacking points on both sides and the threat of cutting into the basket from sturdy young players, the Spurs' defense had to spread out along the baseline. From a bird's-eye view, the distribution of the players on the court looked like a pair of wings, both wings flying together.
The empty arc-shaped dome is like an execution ground in a vegetable market. It seems to be vast and open, but in fact it is full of bleak and murderous intent.
Bowen, who used to bring great pressure to others, now held his breath, just like a prisoner waiting to be punished, with his back bent and his head raised, sniffing the edge of the butcher's knife.
The kind-hearted Mr. Mo, adhering to the philosophy of killing but not torturing, wanted to end the fight as soon as possible. But Bowen would not wait obediently for his fate to come to him. He slid continuously, pulled and tugged, using almost all his strength, including the muscles on his face, to try to stop the man's steps.
Mo Wen was slightly surprised. Both of his fake moves at the beginning were noticed by Bowen. If it weren't for his increased explosive power, it would have taken a lot of effort for him to quickly pass Bowen.
After passing Bowen, Duncan's assist came quickly, but Mo Wen still caught the time difference in between. He jumped up lightly, held up the sky with one hand, and the basketball drew a high arc along the smooth fingertips, and then fell into "reincarnation".
6: 7.
"Nice fingertip lob. Look at this standard yet casual move. It's just like the Iceman. Watching Mo play is a real treat. It's a pity this is the KeyArena. I wonder if anyone would cheer if this shot was played at the AT&T Arena."
Buckley said in a playful tone in the studio.
Popovich was indeed very depressed, but not because of Mo Wen's fingertip layup, but because the Supersonics' lineup was so luxurious that the Spurs had to leave such a "loophole".
On the other hand, the Spurs still had Duncan feinting. After the line was spread out, they waited for Parker to make several turns and then penetrate into the inside of the Supersonics, completing the assassination.
Visually, Parker's scoring is not as full of personal ability as Mo Wen's, but it is clean and neat.
Just like the blood elimination in Naruto that combines three attributes, if the little guy can combine speed, control and finishing ability, he can also have certain unsolvable attributes.
When people discuss the top ten active players in the league, few will include Parker among them, but in fact, Parker's threat to the basket and the trouble he brings to the defensive formation are no less than most of the top ten players in the league.
Holding the ball again, Mo Wen directed his teammates to repeat the same trick. The Spurs didn't have a good solution for this. The space distance was there, and even if the Spurs players all put on roller skates, they wouldn't be able to rotate between the top of the arc and the baseline.
Seeing that Bowen's defense was a bit far away, Mo Wen didn't hesitate and shot from outside the three-point line.
Swish, go in!
8: 10.
Popovich had a gloomy face and wanted to call a timeout but found there was nothing to adjust.
"Don't leave him alone on the line, hurry up and defend harder. This is the playoffs, do you need me to teach you again?" Old Deng shouted loudly on the sidelines.
In the next round, Ginobili finally made a three-pointer from the bottom corner.
Facing the Supersonics' "wing tactics" again, Duncan decisively directed Parker to move up, while he himself stayed at the baseline to defend two.
Mo Wen saw another opportunity for Guy to cut in and passed the ball again.
After receiving the ball, Gay wanted to wash away his previous poor performance with a violent slam dunk, but Magloire left Tyson behind and pounced on him in time.
Gay did not hesitate and decisively chose to pass the ball, but his passing vision and passing ability under this situation were not up to standard. Tyson failed to receive the ball in the first time. When he pushed Ginobili away and took control of the ball, the Spurs' defensive rotation was established again.
Such tenacious defense made the other players of the Supersonics feel a little suffocated.
As a last resort, Mo Wen received the ball and organized the game again, signaling his teammates to change direction and spread their "wings".
After realizing that his teammates could provide backup defense, Bowen suddenly increased his aggression, actively moved closer, and pretended to cut the ball. In fact, he wanted to interrupt Mo Wen's rhythm through constant confrontation and force him to retreat.
After turning his back to the basket and changing hands, Mo Wen took a half step back and rushed forward, but he was unable to gain speed due to Bowen's pull.
By the time he broke through to the mid-range, Duncan had already retreated to the defensive position. Mo Wen suddenly slowed down and tried to foul Duncan, but Daidai reacted quickly and gave Mo Wen a backward French salute.
Mo Wen's shot missed and the Spurs quickly launched a counterattack.
All the Sonics' eyes were focused on GDP, and their formation was too condensed. Parker saw Bowen in the corner and pretended to rush to the basket, only to quickly pass the ball halfway through the move.
Bowen received the ball and shot a three-pointer steadily, which hit the rim, but the ball bounced and fell into the net.
14:10
Old Hill, who had been sitting on the Diaoyutai, couldn't help but stand up with his hands on his hips. The Spurs' targeted arrangement was quite interesting. The Supersonics' usually strong opening was suppressed by the Spurs.
"This is the Spurs. They use the most down-to-earth style to build the most solid defense and unexpected offense. This round will definitely be a huge test for the SuperSonics."
Kenny Smith said this solemnly, and the following game also confirmed his words.
Under the Spurs' defense, the Supersonics were not blocked, but their smooth offense became sluggish.
Mo Wen attacked for half a quarter and tied the score, but the Spurs' line did not change because of him. Instead, his teammates began to show signs of impatience.
Later, Mo Wen changed his mind and mobilized his teammates to charge, but the effect was not ideal. His teammates had no simulation space to maintain their game state.
The first round schedule was too easy. Although they had enough physical strength, they still lacked willpower when facing the Spurs' tenacious and sticky defense.
Fortunately, the Sonics' defense was still active, and as the intensity of the actions on both sides increased, the score did not widen.
The Spurs maintained a certain lead most of the time, and the Supersonics were able to overtake with two offensive waves from time to time.
Before the end of the first quarter, the Spurs finally breathed a sigh of relief as Mo Wen missed a buzzer-beating three-pointer. The score was almost tied again.
33: 30.
Popovich was quite satisfied with the players' performance, but it didn't show on his face.
Compared to the tiny lead, what made him happier was that Mo Wen played the entire first quarter.
If they can maintain this consumption and drag it to the fourth quarter, the Spurs will most likely win the game. If they can consume Mo Wen like this for five or six games, they will most likely win this series. If they can play like this for five or six years...
The above fantasy did not stay in Popovich's mind for too long, because he could still remember how this man took advantage of the situation and humiliated them wantonly after the pillar of the family fell two years ago.
He will never forget the pain of being shot through the body.
On the other side, Mo Wen, who was wiping his sweat, reviewed the game and found that the Spurs had done a thorough study of the Supersonics and him. It was a wonderful feeling.
Although he has the copy space, he knows that he is far from perfect when it comes to basketball.
The main problem is that although the copy is extremely realistic, it is just a substitute character after all. All the targeting and research of the opposing coach are directed at his substitute character. Although he is not familiar with the original tactics of the copy team, his own abilities have become an unexpected advantage.
In reality, the research subjects of the opposing coaches and the teams behind them are actually themselves.
He has mastered many comprehensive techniques, but overall there are still traces to follow.
In fact, no one can avoid habits and path dependence, unless his plug-in is a trial card or something like that, which allows him to play by possessing someone else and naturally allow him to be imaginative and leave no trace of the ball.
The game awareness developed in the copy space can help Mo Wen deal with various situations quickly, but it also becomes a shackle for him to some extent.
In the past, many teams have studied themselves, but most of the research on those teams was superficial and superficial. Not to mention anything else, the almost blind spot of the shooting hot zone is enough to discourage most analysis teams.
The official NBA statistics on shooting hot spots show that Mo Wen's logo three-pointer is already slightly higher than the league's average three-pointer percentage. So what else can be analyzed and targeted?
What makes the Spurs different from other conventional strong teams is that they are the only team in the West that has both championship experience and a championship core, so they started making careful preparations for the playoffs very early.
Apart from their old rival the Mavericks, the SuperSonics are the ones that put the most pressure on the Spurs.
Mo Wen's common fake moves, shot selection, passing routes, and even the Sonics' common tactical gestures all surfaced from under the Spurs videographer's increasingly thinning hair.
As we all know, there are three things to solve when opening a dungeon - understand the BOSS's mechanism and parameters, make targeted arrangements, and execute.
No one knew how much preparation the Spurs players had made for this series. They were like a group of fanatical fans, digging into everything about the SuperSonics and Mo Wen.
"Can we really target such a player?" Two months ago, Ginobili felt indescribable sadness in his heart while holding a thick copy of "Mo Wen Guide".
Not only will those who lag behind be beaten, but they will also be forced to study.
So, is he playing in the NBA or the MBA?
"Reading is good. Do you know that books are where dreams begin?" Duncan told the joke in a nonchalant tone, but he was reading more seriously than anyone else.
No matter how broad the scope of an exam is, it is better to memorize the entire book. Duncan has let it go after the accident two years ago. What he knows is that he cannot miss the future again.
He is getting older and older, and even if he can let go of the frustration brought about by the loss of strength, he cannot avoid the urgency in his heart.
Don’t say that you will be satisfied just because you have gotten it. It is precisely because the donkey knows how delicious the radish is that he will not stop chasing the radish.
After returning in the second quarter, the Spurs continued to meticulously work on every defensive detail, and Mo Wen began to frequently adopt different tactics and mobilize his teammates.
Since we can't disrupt the Spurs' arrangement and can't pursue a quick victory, we can only calm down and fight hard.
He can be Mo Jishi, Mo Chaoju, MVP, or Manager Mo.
Wasn’t it for today that he chose the Supersonics for personnel rights?
After gradually adapting to the rhythm and intensity of the game, other players of the Supersonics also gradually stood out.
Milicic's previously graceful footwork in the interior was severely restricted by Duncan, but he did not fight hard like Gay. Facing Duncan's strong internal strength (interior defensive ability), he decisively used his high-post coordination ability and stood one step inside the three-point line. Duncan was forced to disperse his power and expand outwards.
Although Ginobili received the seven-point pass from Bowen's defense, with Mo Wen watching closely from the side, he couldn't focus on defending Ray Allen.
Ray Allen, who was facing him, went through a difficult period of finding his touch and soon made Ginobili understand why Bowen chased him and tripped him two years ago.
Guy, who suffered frequent setbacks at the beginning of the game, recovered after coming on as a substitute and showed the characteristics of a college student: fragile but difficult to kill.
The only one who was relatively uncomfortable was Tyson. His condition and concentration were the best among the Supersonics except for Mo Wen. The Supersonics were generally relaxed in the last round, but the attack of the golden duo brought a lot of pressure to the Supersonics' inside line.
The bad thing was his nervousness and lack of concentration. Mo Wen's daily special training on how to draw fouls in the paint had already helped him to break away from the ranks of foul kings, but when his nerves became tense, he returned to his ignorant youth.
When Duncan sticks out his butt, he sticks to him; when Parker raises his hand, he jumps. Before halftime, he had 4 fouls and was almost booed by the home fans.
Popovich gave various instructions on the sidelines, but there were still leaks everywhere. The recovery of the other players of the Supersonics was within his expectations. The regular season champion with nearly 70 wins certainly could not be supported by just one person.
Chamberlain once created a "mythical season", averaging 48.5 minutes per game (full game plus overtime), and averaged 50 points and 25.7 rebounds per game, which was a mythical statistic. As strong as Chamberlain was, he only led the team to 49 wins that year (80 regular season games at that time), which was 11 wins less than the first-placed Celtics.
No matter how much research the Spurs do and how targeted their arrangements are, they still need players to execute them. The Spurs, whose average draft pick does not even reach the first round, have insufficient overall talent to support Popovich in playing the defense he envisions.
Fortunately, the Spurs' offensive tactics worked. After Tyson was troubled by fouls, Milicic's mediocre inside defense was immediately exposed. Parker scored 12 points in a single quarter and directly gave the shot to Eva on the sidelines, who shouted "This is my man."
This year, with the league's promotion, Milicic has a high chance of being selected into the best team. Some media even said that he would be Duncan's successor, but in the eyes of players and coaches, he has not yet entered the discussion of superstars. The main limitation is his defense.
Although Mo Wen and Hill have been urging him to be more aggressive on defense, the Sonics' environment is not oppressive enough for Milicic.
The Sonics' powerful offense and excellent winning rate can cover up too many problems. Milicic has good statistics under Mo Wen's care and he doesn't have to worry about contract renewal. Coupled with the media's hype and praise, it is difficult for Milicic to put in much effort to strengthen his defense.
In the pursuit of skills, Kobe is in the minority, while James is the normal person.
Mo Wen didn't have much to do with him. He was not Jordan, nor was he a Jordan fan. He would not pursue the kind of team bully-like way of leading the team. Milicic was his younger brother, but he was also an adult.
At halftime, the Spurs led the Supersonics 58:58, and the two sides were temporarily tied.
Mo Wen's presence was not strong in the second quarter and he even rested for 3 minutes in the middle. He mainly played the role of distracting and stabilizing the situation and only scored 6 points and 3 assists.
"The two sides were evenly matched on the field, but I think the Spurs need to be alert now. They did a good job defending the SuperSonics, but the Sonics' new recruits have begun to adapt. The most important thing is that our new MVP has been resting in the second quarter. I don't think I need to say more about what it means when the sea is not ebbing at low tide."
In the commentary room, Miller said with great anticipation.
In the visiting team's locker room, Popovich was seriously drawing the adjustments and possible tactics for the second half on the whiteboard. There were no complicated adjustments, just a shift in the team's offensive focus.
"The interior will still be the focus of our offense. As long as we can get rid of Tyson Chandler, we will have a considerable initiative in subsequent offense and rebounding."
"You all know how strong the Sonics are in the third quarter. We didn't build up enough of an advantage in the first half, so we have to drag the game to the end. TD and Tony, you two have to maintain your offensive aggression, but our spearhead in this quarter still depends on you, Manu."
It is said that in good times a car is like a sports car, and in bad times a Buddha is like a Buddha. The two sides being tied at halftime did not seem like a desperate situation at all, but for the Spurs and the Supersonics, the third quarter was actually no different from a desperate situation.
The Supersonics average a net win of 13 points per game this season. If broken down, the net win in the third quarter is as high as 8.6 points, while the Spurs' net win for the entire game is only 8.4 points.
Ginobili nodded, knowing that this was his responsibility.
He had been saving his strength in the past. Apart from defense, he was just a space point on the offensive end most of the time, just so that he could stand out and compete with Mo Wen during this period of time.
In the early copies, Mo Wen, who had insufficient physical strength, learned a lot from Ginobili's playing style. As Mo Wen became famous, Ginobili in this time and space was also learning Mo Wen's skills. In terms of strength, we can no longer judge him by our inherent impression.
Not only Ginobili, but the entire league's guards and swingmen have had to follow suit and hone their skills because of Mo Wen's "involution".
But to be honest, Ginobili was unsure. In the first half, he actually thought about helping Duncan and Parker share the ball, but Mo Wen's defense was too tight. It was difficult for him to break through Mo Wen's defense relying on his personal ability. How many offensive opportunities could he get with the support of the team?
The Spurs players each received their orders, but it is well known that the most critical person did not appear in "The Memorial to the Emperor on Leaving the Capital".
At the end, Popovich walked up to Bowen, and the two looked at each other. When Popovich shook his head, Bowen breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.
With Mo Wen's threat in front of him, Popovich did not want to use a killing move until he was in despair, while Bowen was feeling lucky. If he really had to take action, he didn't know if he had the courage to do so.
There is a term in tactics called "offensive defense". Even though Bowen did not show any bad intentions, Mo Wen did not let him go. I may not need things like nuclear weapons, but you cannot have them.
Bowen was in great pain from all the hidden attacks. He complained to the referee that the referee ignored him even though he saw it.
Referee: Mo Wen, I know him. If he had done that to you on purpose, you shouldn’t be alive to file a complaint!
After halftime, the game started again amid the cheers of home fans.
The Supersonics took the starting lineup, while the Spurs replaced the center with the more motivated Oberto.
Last summer, Francisco, who was spotted by Spurs scouts during the offseason, was signed by the Supersonics first. The Spurs could only use the draft pick to trade for Magloire from the Trail Blazers in the middle of the season. Magloire was a player who could consistently get double-doubles in his peak period, but his younger brother was shot two years ago, which made him see through the workplace and gradually open up. He is a player with more than enough ability but lacks passion.
After Milicic received the ball and pretended to attack to pull out Duncan, he passed it to Mo Wen on the weak side.
Mo Wen held the ball at his waist and took several tentative steps. He saw Ginobili trying to help defend, so he didn't hesitate. He moved the ball to the baseline and rushed to the three-point line. His body swayed and seemed to change direction. He saw Bowen's center of gravity shift to the right with him, so he immediately pulled the ball back and made a big change of direction. After changing hands, he dragged his feet back to the three-point line and did a scissor kick on the spot.
The move hurt his knees a bit, but it doesn’t matter, he’s got it.
Bowen's reaction was not slow, but he was still half a beat late. In addition, his ordinary jumping height caused enough interference from the camera's perspective.
"It was a really great goal. Both teams showed their superhuman abilities. Bruce's defense was at its best, but he was defending Mo Wen. With this arrangement, the Spurs had to accept the situation where Mo Wen could score this kind of goal." Kenny Smith exclaimed.
"But if they don't do this, they will have to accept the situation where the Sonics are fully open and they won't even know who to defend. I think the value of those swingmen with good athletic ability will increase significantly during the summer transfer period. People like Bruce who rely more on defensive skills and awareness can no longer stop Mo. Only swingmen with enough talent are qualified to talk about defense in front of Mo."
Barkley shook his head. As a good friend of Danzi, he knew very well that dealing with players of this level was not a simple matter of not losing position.
Just like Kenny Smith said, Popovich could only watch when facing this kind of ball. After all, he was an undrafted player, and it was Bowen's limit to not lose his position.
He suddenly thought of his former beloved disciple Stephen Jackson. Wu Sheng was definitely an excellent player to deal with Mo Wen. It was a pity that they missed Mo Wen and gave up Jackson that summer.
In the Spurs' turn, Parker feinted according to the tactics, trying to create opportunities for Ginobili, but the Spurs' continuous screen tactics did not create much space for Ginobili.
The Argentine's breakthrough started quickly, but was forced to stop before he could speed up due to Mo Wen's precise positioning.
Posting up is not Ginobili's strong point, so he passed the ball to his old teammate Oberto from the Argentina national team.
Oberto's mid-range shot was not stable, and after he missed the shot, the rebound was blocked by Milicic.
Ray Allen's charge was slowed down by Parker's steal, and the Supersonics fell into a positional battle again.
The Spurs strictly prevented Mo Wen from receiving the ball, so Ray Allen used a hand-to-hand tactic with Gay. Gay rushed to the basket to attract Duncan to return to defense, and Gay was smart and immediately passed the ball back to Milicic on the outside.
Anti-aircraft guns created artificial rainfall, and it looked like a storm was coming to Seattle.
Coming back, Ginobili took the ball and started the game. Under Duncan's cover, he found a little space to shoot and shot at a slightly strange angle.
Mo Wen didn't want to switch defense, but Deng's screen quality was historical. Even if he was familiar with it, he still had to take the detour. He was a step slower and didn't provide much interference, allowing Ginobili to respond.
“Defend…Defend!”
Ginobili originally wanted to provoke Mo Wen with some words, but he was afraid of angering Mo Wen, so he had to turn to motivating his teammates.
However, Mo Wen, who has seen countless people, still caught the intention of the Pampas Condor. After a high-post pick-and-roll with Milicic, he looked for Ray Allen's cover and successfully passed the ball to Ginobili.
Mo Wen dribbled the ball and broke through, giving Ginobili ample opportunity to compete with him. He then turned around smoothly and made a fadeaway jump shot. He had a good touch and scored again, but the referee called an offensive foul on Mo Wen.
Because there was no one in front of Mo Wen when he shot, Ginobili, who was defending him, seemed to be hit by a Mysterious Netherworld Palm and slid directly from the elbow area to the sideline.
Or maybe we can say that modern warfare is information warfare. Ginobili knew Mo Wen's little movements and subsequent reactions during routine breakthroughs, so he deliberately pulled him a little just now, tricking Mo Wen into shaking his arm, and then he started acting naturally.
Referee: That’s right, this is the power of Mo Wen’s foul.
Mo Wen shrugged helplessly. There are no good people in the NBA... It seems that he was not cruel enough.
The ball possession changed, Parker's sneaky cut to the inside was detected by Ray Allen, Duncan's pass was directly intercepted in the air, the Supersonics counterattacked with a fast break, Bowen failed to hold Mo Wen, Mo Wen received the ball at the center line, and remembered that the 012 rule had not yet been born, so he dribbled one more step, and after entering the three-point line, he took three big steps and took off.
boom! ! !
Along with this violent dunk, the cheers in KeyArena rose by ten decibels.
After many futile attempts, Bowen got a little carried away. After three more rounds, he saw the Sonics gradually widening the gap. He seized the opportunity in a defensive move and tightly locked Mo Wen's arm. Looking deeper, this was also a dangerous move. If the angle was wrong and the movement was too large, it could cause a joint sprain or even a dislocation.
Mo Wen fulfilled his wish and pretended that his center of gravity was unbalanced due to the pulling, but in fact he hooked his elbow outward, pushed off the ground with one leg and made an unexpected leap with an ambiguous feeling like an idol drama.
Bowen's muscles are very hard, and his dirty tricks have brought him a great reputation, but there are few cowards among NBA players. Bowen's actions will backfire. Years of hard work have made him one of the few "tough guys" in the league who can withstand the dirty tricks of Mo Wen without changing his color.
But compared to Mo Wen's elbow, the pectoralis major muscle is still a little tender.
Falling to the ground was nothing to Mo Wen, not to mention there was a human cushion to cushion the impact, but he still subconsciously showed off his acting skills.
Ouch, my old arms and legs are so useless!
When Milicic saw this scene, he subconsciously assumed a fighting stance.
But Ray Allen shouted to Tyson to hold him back, and then pushed him to the side where Duncan was approaching.
Young people should not be too aggressive...
I'm not young anymore, I'm coming.
It’s nothing serious… Mo Wen, who was completely unharmed, held his elbow and recalled the feeling of being injured in the copy, using his experiential acting skills to tell his pain.
Bowen was more realistic. Mo Wen originally wanted to use his elbow to test how much strength Bowen had in his bones, but Bowen's muscles were too hard, so he misjudged the position, resulting in a "soft landing" of the project.
What does it feel like to have your elbow tucked into your stomach?
No consciousness at all.
The intense pain directly made Bowen shudder. At this moment, when he opened his lifeless eyelids, he could see his textbook-like dilated pupils.
Seeing Bowen's condition, Mo Wen's anger subsided a lot. Compared with tripping, poking the balls, poking the eyes, pushing people in the air/from behind, and tripping the horse's legs, pulling the arm can barely be considered a normal "little move". Mo Wen would not explode just because of this little pulling.
Didn’t you see that later on, when James was frequently arm-locked by Gordon, he would just lock Gordon’s throat with his backhand.
But before Mo Wen could restrain his acting, Ray Allen put on the posture of a tiger-fighting hero, broke through the air, picked up the still warm corpse and chiseled at it.
It's obvious that Ray Allen doesn't know how to fight. The angle of his punches and the way he exerts force are like a basketball beginner shooting with the 38 stance.
But he enjoyed the game.
"You son of a bitch! You scum! You shit! You idiot!"
It can be heard that he is not very good at swearing. He hardly knows any of the common black slang that Payton uses, and his vocabulary is even worse than that of the third-rate gangsters in Hollywood R-rated movies.
But he enjoyed cursing very much.
By the time the Sonics and Spurs players reacted and stepped forward to pull them apart, Ray Allen had already delivered two eight-point shots.
Originally he only had one and a half seconds, but then the Sonics players pulled him apart (pushed him) and bought him some time.
Stern on the sidelines was completely stunned.
When the accident happened just now, he thought about Mo Wen showing his MVP spirit, Milicic protecting his master, and other players of the Supersonics starting a fight on the court, but he never thought about Ray Allen's outburst.
Gentleman, elegance, gentleness and a charming smile are Ray Allen's labels.
He is a white person among black people, a "Barbie doll" in George Karl's words, who has the body of a dunk king but does not like confrontation, and is a moral role model who never swears.
So, who is this person in front of me?
He was Bowen's former friend, the unlucky guy who was chased and tripped by Bowen since the first game of the series two years ago, and the only blackfoot victim admitted by Bowen in his career.
Yes,
You just want to do everything you can to stay in the NBA, stop living that wandering life, and make a little more money for your family.
but.
Why the hell should you want to stay in the NBA at the cost of someone else's career, future, and health?!
How many black children practice basketball day and night just to escape the fate of having to steal and rob when they can't survive.
Then what's the difference between what you do and those scums who have sunk to the bottom of society? !
Ray Allen actually saw that Mo Wen was not hurt too much, but that was not the reason for him to forgive Bowen.
Seeing Bowen's miserable appearance, Ginobili, who had a good relationship with him, was very angry and wanted to make trouble for Ray Allen, but was stopped by Brent Barry.
Bowen's first penalty in his career was when he knocked down Szczerbiak with a kung fu-style flying kick, but few people remember that Brent Barry was also kicked by Bowen.
With Mo Wen and Milicic in charge, large-scale conflicts did not occur.
The referee quickly regained order and sent both Ray Allen and Bowen off the court.
According to the rules, Bowen should not be sent off, but Bowen can no longer play, and Stern on the sidelines also gave him a hint with his angry eyes.
Whether Bowen did it intentionally or unintentionally, he was guilty of using dangerous moves against the new MVP and causing violence.
Popovich wanted to argue with the referee, but the referee just held the reason in his mouth when he saw him.
Okay, you have a better point, so you can just talk about it.
Popovich closed his eyes helplessly—the joy in his eyes could hardly be hidden.
Although the process was not quite right, the result seemed to be right.
Regardless of the benefit of this game, regardless of Bowen's subsequent injuries or suspensions, Ray Allen, who left Bowen in public, will definitely be suspended for more games.
Although we lost a defensive stalwart, it was worth it if we got Ray Allen in return!
Besides, he could see that Bowen was powerless to defend Mo Wen, so he had originally planned to replace him with Brent Barry to try.
Rounding off, the Spurs made a lot of money.
But when he opened his eyes again, Popovich was no longer happy, because Payton took off his training clothes and started warming up.
Turning his head, he saw Mo Wen's cold eyes again.
Uh, do you believe me if I say it wasn’t me who did it this time?
Wait, it was you who killed Bruce!
No, you guys killed Bruce, but you can't kill Tim, right?!
Popovich, who used to demand a three-pointer even when no one was paying attention, suddenly panicked because the Sonics looked like they were not going to reason with him.
This shouldn't be the case. He could see from the sidelines that Mo Wen actually bumped into Bowen, and then Bowen was beaten up by Ray Allen. How come in the end, he had to be pointed at by Mo Wen with a gun?
Mo Wen pursed his lips, feeling a little helpless.
Who would have thought that just by imitating Ray Allen he would get such a big reaction.
And he acted so quickly.
In fact, it was possible for Mo Wen to hold Ray Allen back after he threw a punch, but given the nature of the league, the punishment for one punch and ten punches probably wouldn't be much different. Since they're both going to be suspended, it might as well be to let Ray Allen punch to his heart's content.
The NBA's rules are very complete, but on matters like this it still depends on Stern's decision. I think his status as MVP, Nike's biggest contract and the governor's son-in-law should still give him some face in front of Stern.
However, we can talk about what happened after the game slowly, but the Spurs cannot escape the account on the court.
After the chaos was over, it seemed that Supersonic did not suffer any loss in the whole process, but in the end, looking at the result, it was indeed a loss for the "Sea Cucumber Fried Noodles".
The final settlement is in favor of the Spurs, that's the Spurs' problem!
Could it be that it’s still a problem between him and Ray Allen?
Under the current circumstances, he would feel a little guilty if he continued to send Duncan away.
But if you don’t do something, it will be a pure loss!
Ray Allen was happy, but he was not happy at all.
So when the game resumed, Ginobili, who was fully matched with Mo Wen on both offense and defense, became the tumbler on the court.
He fell to the ground again and again and stood up again and again.
"Why don't you call a foul? Look, they are not playing basketball, they are wrestling and killing people!" Popovich shouted at the referee.
Ginobili also stood aside in grief and anger. If the referee didn’t give him an explanation today, then he would... he would... he would be angry!
But the referee was unmoved. After all, Bowen was the one who started what happened just now, and the final result was that a main player of the Supersonics was called off. Although Ray Allen's violent behavior in the middle was wrong, it was also reasonable. If you think about it, they must help the Supersonics make up for it.
In the remaining time of the third quarter, Mo Wen frequently rushed to the basket, and together with the equally irritable Milicic, he almost devoured the Spurs' defense.
Ginobili, who should have stood up, was completely lost, and it was Duncan's efforts that prevented the Spurs' situation from completely collapsing.
After three quarters, the Spurs led the Supersonics 85:96.
Seeing that the situation was improving and winning the game was not a problem, Mo Wen still felt unhappy.
"Young people are young, and in the end it all depends on us old guys. Let me go on the court and play for a while." Payton patted Mo Wen's shoulder and took the initiative to suggest.
"Don't mess around, old man. Christian (Laettner)'s trick may work once, but using it a second time in front of that Jewish guy (Stern) is a bit of an insult to his intelligence." Mo Wen frowned.
Payton still has a little bit of gas left in the tank and can play a role occasionally, but he is not enough to face Ginobili and Parker. Whenever he is on the court, he can only do bad things.
"Boy, have you forgotten what I do? That's right, I've been resting for so long that the league is almost forgetting my great achievements. Believe me, wait until the score is a little bigger and let me try my mouth. I have already chosen the target, tsk tsk."
Payton smiled wickedly, not wanting to reveal too much.
"Forget it. I don't know how many games Lei will be suspended for. Just consider it as a chance for you to get familiar with the environment."
Mo Wen didn't expect Payton to have any tricks without using direct violence. It would be good if he could use his historical foul mouth to disgust the opponent. Although this old guy is no longer fast, his small moves are the best among the Supersonics except for him, and can still play a certain role.
In the final quarter, seeing that Duncan couldn't catch up with the score by 2 points, Popovich took the risk and replaced him with Robert Horry, hoping to try for a three-pointer.
The Supersonics also replaced Payton at the right time.
Originally, Popovich was a little nervous when he saw Payton come on the court, thinking that the Supersonics were going to play dirty tricks, but the 13-point difference did not mean that there was no hope at all.
Besides, if we can seize this opportunity and attack twice...it seems like we might have a chance.
We just need to remind our players to pay more attention to the Sonics' dirty tricks.
"Ray's action just now was too impulsive, which forced the Supersonics to invite Gary back to the court. I always thought that he would at most show up before the end of the last game, but I didn't expect to see him shine in the regular season." Reggie Miller joked.
"People really have to accept their age. Gary Payton, who once passed Hill like crossing the road, can only watch Parker pass by him. The Supersonics should replace him. Although Horry of the Spurs is also very old, he is good at three-point shooting and is tall. As for Gary, he has no height and can't shoot three-pointers, and his organization overlaps with Mo. I really can't imagine what role he can play." Barkley pointed out the problem bluntly.
"Why are they fighting again? Cover your mouth, Charles. Gary's role is here! Who is that? Parker, does he have a grudge against Gary?"
(End of this chapter)
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