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

Chapter 359 What is this No. [-] in the West?
In fact, not only did Randolph live up to Min Congda's painstaking efforts, but the entire Clippers did not live up to his painstaking efforts.

All of them have grown into what Min Congda didn't want, but it's not obvious yet, Min Congda's eyes are still blinded.

For example, Paul George, although there are occasional amazing performances, but generally speaking, it is so-so, especially when it comes to the high intensity of the playoffs, his performance can only be said to be okay.

His defense is quite good, and he sent as many as 5 blocks in the first two games. No wonder some people compare him to Tracy McGrady who just entered the league.

The offense is purely relying on the opportunity of the fast break counterattack, and he can get a few points. In the positional battle, he can't even make a stable shooting point.

After George came on the court in the second quarter, he missed two outside shots, giving the Spurs a chance to counterattack.

Ginobili, who has been passing the ball and organizing the offense, made a three-pointer and a breakthrough layup.

The difference between the two sides was reduced to 7 points, forcing Dunleavy to call a timeout.

Dunleavy wanted to replace George and bring back Ricky Davis.

Min Congda couldn't bear it, and shouted from behind the bench: "Let George play a little longer! Let him go after he misses two shots? Have confidence in the young people!"

Deng Lewei looked at Min Congda helplessly, and said, "Mr. Smart, please don't influence the coaching staff's command during the game."

Min Congda was already shameless, and said: "I will influence you, let George stay on the court and give him more chances. I don't think Ricky will mind."

Of course Ricky Davis doesn't mind. He has a very good mentality now and is very satisfied with his positioning as a 3D role player.

He even thought, what did he think in the past ten years, why did he always think of others to assist him?
It turns out that assisting others, being a supporting role on the court, defending well, and shooting three-pointers well is very rewarding.

Occasionally, you can rely on your own independent attack ability to be a surprise soldier, so don't be too happy.

For such a role player, if he wins, he will be rewarded, but if he loses, he will not be blamed. The blame belongs to the core players.

As long as you have a calm mind and love basketball, you can really spend a long time on the court.

Ricky Davis was enlightened, and said to Dunleavy, "I don't mind."

And can Dunleavy not mind?A dignified head coach was instructed by the general manager not to make substitutions during the game.

Although he was also instructed by Min Congda last season, Lao Deng always feels uncomfortable after all.

Over time, this kind of dissatisfaction accumulated more and more, but there was nothing to do.

Who made Smart always be right and always make the right decisions?
At this moment, this timeout, Dunleavy had made up his mind.

After the end of this season, he will no longer renew his contract with the Clippers and will no longer be the head coach of the Clippers.

But whether to stay in the Clippers, Dunleavy has not yet determined.

It's a little bit reluctant to ask him to leave him, these young people are really talented.

Even if he is not the head coach, it is his dream to lead them to the finals as an assistant coach, and even win the championship.

After thinking a lot for a while, Lao Deng still obeyed Min Congda's command and let Paul George stay on the court.

George encouraged himself. He knew that this was Mr. Smart's importance to him.

The game continued, Harden passed the ball to Randolph in the low post, and Randolph missed a turnaround layup.

George rushed to the basket to grab an offensive rebound, passed the ball to Harden, Harden caught and dribbled the ball and adjusted, and made a mid-range jumper!

The situation stabilized again, and the game became a commander-in-chief showdown between Ginobili and Harden.

Neither of them was obsessed with forcing singles, but held the ball in their hands to organize the team's offense.

Under the situation of falling behind, Ginobili was not in a hurry, he was experienced and carefully looked for loopholes in the Clippers' defense.

Although the Clippers' defense is good, the league can only be said to be second-rate in the eyes of the league, because it can only reach this level due to player characteristics and defensive capabilities.

The slowness of the inside and the lack of mobility are the biggest problems for the Clippers.

Of the four insiders, none of Canada, Milicic, Bonner, and Randolph are mobile and have a wide defensive coverage.

The Clippers were afraid of pick-and-rolls before, but after following Min Congda's advice and setting up a complete defensive system, they got better.

The pick-and-roll defense system that can "sink back" as the core has a core problem, that is, it is very afraid that the opponent's outside touch will explode.

After many transfers of the ball and repeated pick-and-rolls, it is easy to have open shots on the flanks and at 45 degrees.

The problem for the Spurs now is that the outside shooting feels really bad, and there is no top shooter to punish the Clippers for shrinking defense.

Ginobili knows that a good shot requires a steady rhythm, and he slows down the offense with the ball.

Pass to Parker, Parker pick-and-roll, breakthrough, pass, catch, then pick-and-roll, then breakthrough, and then the ball.

The ball returned to Ginobili's hands. Ginobili broke through the middle and found the corner to Jefferson.

Jefferson catches the ball, a good open shot opportunity, and hits a three-pointer!
For the life-saving three-pointer, the Spurs have to use repeated pick-and-roll breakthroughs to mobilize the Clippers' defense.

In the end, he got a valuable shot opportunity in the bottom corner, and there were some problems with George's defensive position.

He emptied Jefferson in order to make up for Ginobili.

Seeing George's defensive mistakes, Dunleavy stood up and cursed on the sidelines.

Min Congda snickered, thinking, George has lived up to me.

Then, Harden broke through the basket and missed a layup, and the Spurs got another chance to counterattack.

Ginobili still observes carefully and is not in a hurry. He is calm and composed, and he is an excellent hunter.

High pick-and-roll, breakthrough, Milicic and Randolph are inside.

Step back and suddenly a no-look through pass to the basket.

Gary Neal received the ball and made an air cut layup!
Manu's imagination is evident in this pass.

Milicic and Randolph's attention was on Ginobili.

Completely ignoring the opponents who may make an air cut behind them, their retreat becomes meaningless.

The score was approaching again, and Popovich was undoubtedly correct in delegating power to Manu in the second quarter.

In Min Congda's heart, Ginobili will become a grandpa just like Sao Paulo.

At the end of the second quarter, the Spurs gradually stabilized their position, and Paul George played almost the entire quarter.

His inexperience on the defensive end gave the Spurs a chance.

The score has come to 50:45, and the Spurs are only 5 points away from the Clippers.

Curry, Baron Davis and Carlton returned to the court.

Manu Ginobili rested for a while, his injury has not healed yet.

At this time, the Clippers used a lineup of one big and four small.

Xiaojia, Baron, Curry, Harden, George.

Min Congda panicked when he saw this lineup, Kerr, er, Lao Deng, is he going to mess with him again?
The Clippers quickly sent a backcourt ball, Harden held the ball across half court, and Curry rushed to attract the defense.

George suddenly cut in from the middle, Harden made a long pass to George, George took a step in the middle of the dribble, and then succeeded in a one-handed dunk!

Ricky Davis wouldn't be able to dunk the ball, but George could.

Then, Duncan hit Gasol Jr. with a low back, turned around and hooked his left hand, and didn't go in.

Hitting at the front of the basket, the strength is obviously weak.

Baron Davis rebounded from the backcourt and made another long pass to the frontcourt.

It was George again, leading the way, and passed Jefferson with a spinning top.

One-handed smash again!The ball also caused Jefferson's defensive foul.

After scoring the goal, George raised his arms and roared, as long as he stays on the court, he can eventually contribute to the team.

With an additional penalty hit, the Clippers instantly reopened the point difference to 10 points.

It feels like the Spurs have tried their best to bring the score closer.

The Clippers made a little effort, and the Spurs couldn't stand it...

What is this number one in the West?
Amidst the cheers of the audience, Min Congda left early again to go to the bathroom and had diarrhea.

In his heart, he had secretly made up his mind.

(End of this chapter)