I was determined to be bad, but I went straight to the Basketball Hall of Fame

Chapter 345 The Opponent Is Too Weak (Fifth)
Min Congda started to get angry again.

With his sensitivity to the game, it goes without saying that bad premonitions are emerging again.

The Spurs called a timeout in the middle of the first quarter, replaced McDyess, who was not performing well, and replaced Splitter.

The young Splitter came on the stage, improved the Spurs' inside basket protection problem, and increased the threat to the Clippers' basket on the offensive end.

But this player was still too young and inexperienced, and was immediately fouled by Baron Davis on defense.

Baron Davis went to the free throw line and made two free throws. By the end of the first quarter, the Clippers had led the Spurs by 27 points at 20:7.

It's only the first quarter, and the gap is already not small. The key is that the Spurs don't see any good countermeasures.

In the regular season, the Spurs, who were obviously blooming more, were riding the dust, but in the playoffs, they seem to have changed a team.

There is no strong point inside, and the outside line is unstable. The third position can only grab points, but the offense and defense do not meet the team's tactical requirements.

In Min Congda's view, the Spurs' performance in the first quarter, from an offensive and defensive point of view, has two points: the offense is not good, and the defense is not good.

From the perspective of inside and outside, there are also two things that are not good: the inside line is not good, and the outside line is not good.

To evaluate comprehensively, there are still two points that are not good: this is not good, and that is not good!

Min Congda sat on the bench feeling like he was sitting on pins and needles, as if he had fallen into that deep nightmare again.

Any team he sees will disappoint him; any arrangement he is confident in will quickly fall apart.

However, the careful arrangement of the Spurs shattered too quickly!
I'm not even sitting on the bench, you guys seem to be losing the series?

"No, this game, and even the entire series has just begun."

"Don't panic, you have to trust Popovich's ability to adjust, he is a very good coach after all."

And Popovich was standing on the sidelines, his mind was also in a mess. He looked at Splitter's immaturity, but he didn't know who to send to the stage.

Originally, his planned substitute player should be Matt Bonner, but Bonner is now sitting on the opposite Clippers' bench.

Moreover, the Clippers don't use Bonner very much at all, you don't use it, but you give it to me?Save it for waste, I will use it.

In addition to Bonner, the insider that can be used is Juan Blair, but he is not as good as McDyess when it comes to defending Blair.

By the way, Danny Green, whom Popovich had a crush on in the summer, didn't get it, and was renewed by the Cavaliers. He never expected it.

Camby, who wanted to grab it, failed to grab it, and was signed by the Cavaliers. Is the Cavaliers that good?

Some time ago, the Clippers bought out Hinrich, and Popovich also wanted to get him, but he was signed by the Cavaliers again!

Popovich was surprised, Cavaliers, why do you always rob me?In the past, the Cavaliers management was not so smart.

Among these three players, two are related to the Clippers. With Bonner, Popovich has reason to suspect that the Clippers management is behind it.

It's that Smart!

In the end, Popovich had to sign Brad Miller with a three-year 3 million contract to supplement the inside.

But Miller has entered the final stage of his career, there is really not much fuel in the tank, and he has made too little contribution.

Miller's first-hand defense and support in the regular season brought a lot of help to the team, but in the first game of the playoffs, he was absent due to injury just like Ginobili.

Popovich originally thought, I will let you have a horse and a soldier. With the Spurs' rich experience in the playoffs and the strength of the home court, they can take the first game and let the two players have a good rest.

But after the first quarter, the Clippers led the Spurs by 30 points at 22:8.

Popovich himself felt that it seemed a bit overwhelmed.

For these experienced coaches, it is very clear that they have played too well.

If the players in this game are not in good condition, or the layout is wrong before the game, or the opponent is performing exceptionally.

If you can find a way to adjust, you can come back in the second half or the next game.

But once the players perform well and the pre-match arrangements are fine, the opponents will only perform normally.

The most terrible thing is that if you can't find any adjustment method, if you don't have any cards in your hand, the situation will be bad!
The current situation is that Popovich's two cards are useless, and Dunleavy still has one card in his hand.

With the main force on the field, the Spurs were already a bit overwhelmed after playing according to the established plan.

"Shet, did the Clippers lose on purpose and come down to eighth to beat us? Smart is really insidious."

During the break between festivals, Popovich has already started to slander Min Congda.

Popovich has been in the league for more than ten years, and this is the first time he has encountered this kind of person who caused him big trouble both on and off the court.

The key point is that the opponent doesn't seem to exert any force at all, just sprinkle water at will.

In the second quarter, the Spurs actively made adjustments and replaced Gary Neal to enhance the team's outside firepower.

Come to put pressure on the Clippers' perimeter defense.

Aren't your two insiders sinking back, aren't they not coming out to help defend?

Just use Neil and Parker's one-on-one quick singles to score points.

This strategy is really not like the style of Popovich and the Spurs.

But the effect was not bad. At the beginning of the second quarter, the Spurs scored quickly.

After the Clippers replaced Harden, the team's game rhythm has undergone some changes.

In addition, Milicic was a little uncomfortable on the field, making mistakes one after another, fouling and sending Jefferson to the free throw line.

The Spurs once chased the score to 32:28, only 4 points behind.

But Harden received Curry's point from the outside and made a three-pointer from the top of the arc!

Then on defense, Blair attempted a pick-and-roll to catch the ball and drive to the basket.

A big cap was assisted by Paul George, and Blair's layup was slapped away!
The Clippers counterattacked, Harden quickly crossed the half court, observed while dribbling, and hit the basket in the middle.

Suddenly the ball was given to the bottom corner, Curry caught the ball, made a three-pointer, and hit it again!

Curry's third three-pointer of the game.

Two second-year youngsters who are full of talent in offense.

Seeing Popovich felt an itch in his heart.

Pure talent, not relying on tactics or discipline to play.

This dribble observation, this mid-range assault, and passing the ball without looking at people are all full of uncertainty and imagination.

It is very difficult for the defender to judge his ball path. This is talent, which can give the soul of tactics.

And Curry, who caught the ball and shot a three-pointer, was fast, accurate, and ruthless. The San Antonio fans who watched every shot were terrified.

The two hit each other with a bang, a wave of 8:2, and opened the point difference to about 10 points.

Halfway through the second quarter, the Clippers were already 47:37, leading the Spurs by 10 points.

As far as the Clippers' offense is concerned, the halftime score is estimated to be more than 60 points.

You know, the Clippers insider Randolph hasn't started serious work yet.

Fatty Lan started to play support and embroidery, frequently playing passes and cooperating with his teammates in his ribs.

It shows that the Clippers didn't really increase their intensity at all. The players played more and more relaxed, and the more they played, the better their mood.

At this time, young people such as Harden, George, Curry, Gasol Jr. finally understood.

It turned out that there was a reason why Mr. Smart was so angry that they lost the last game.

The reason is very simple, that is, the opponent of the Spurs is really too weak!
They have every chance to defeat their opponents and enter the next round!
Everyone communicated while competing on the court, and gradually reached this consensus.

Sure enough, they were wrong about Mr. Smart, and he was right.

The depression and sluggishness before the game all disappeared!

Of course, it didn't disappear either.

It's just that it's all transferred to Min Congda.

Before the first half was over, Min Congda's seat was already empty.

Cole looked back and saw Min Congda's empty seat, and asked Ada, "Ada, where is Mr. Smart?"

Ada replied: "Mr. Smart said he had a stomachache, probably from too much popcorn."

"Maybe, this guy, I just saw his complexion was not very good, such an adult, what kind of popcorn do you eat every day?"

(End of this chapter)