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Chapter 371 The Spurs Playing Healthy Basketball Don't Pretend!

After the win over the Thunder, the Mavericks sprinted to San Antonio for their intra-Texan battle -- back-to-back away games against the Spurs.

This battle is not only a civil war in the southwest theater, but also a battle for the top spot in the regular season.

At this time, the Mavericks, who have won 7 consecutive victories, have the same record as the Spurs with a record of 13 wins and 1 loss, sharing the league's first place in the regular season.

As Duncan's dominance declined, the core of the Spurs shifted from Duncan on the inside to Ginobili on the outside, speeding up, pursuing more passing and cutting, and making the offense smooth...

After starting with a 12-[-] winning percentage in the first two games, the Spurs were full of momentum and played [-]-[-]. They won [-] consecutive victories and became the biggest obstacle for the Mavericks to reach the top of the regular season.

There is no place for two tigers in one mountain, and last season, the Spurs automatically dropped to No.7. They chose the Mavericks, the second team in the West, and finally achieved the black seven on the bottom.

New grudges add to old grudges, and the Mavericks are in high spirits.

On May 11th, AT26T Center Arena.

It was not yet dark.

At this time, the home court of the Spurs is about to usher in the first game against the Mavericks. The lights are bright and the crowds are overwhelming.

During the warm-up, Nowitzki and Duncan said hello. Although they are mortal enemies, one made his debut in 97 and the other made his debut in 98. They fight at least 4 games a year, and sometimes 11 games in a season. They are both top four. Feeling sorry for each other, I can't help but chat about a few cents.

Others don't need it. The Spurs are full of facial paralysis, feeling cold, and chatting is useless.

At this time, on the screen in the arena, the starting lineups of the two sides for tonight's match were also displayed.

The Spurs started five tigers, Duncan, DeJuan Blair, Richard Jefferson, Ginobili, Parker.

The Mavericks started with the Five Tigers, Chandler, Nowitzki, Butler, Subei, and Kidd.

The game will be broadcast live by TNT radio station, with Mike Breen and Marv Albert explaining.

"Aren't you surprised? Are you surprised?

The accelerated Spurs stopped pretending and didn't play positions. The current offensive firepower ranks first among championship-level teams.

From the 08/09 season, he averaged 97 points per game to 107 points per game this season. He was ranked No.7 last season, and now he has turned into a candidate for the top spot in the regular season!

This Spurs hide too deep, and this may only be the first year of transformation.

Last season, they also tried, but it was not so successful. Parker's injury interrupted the Spurs' plan. Originally, Parker was chosen as the core of the offense, but the injury was ruthless.

This season, Ginobili is the core, from the 6th man to the core of the offense, immediately and immediately, so powerful!
It was so strong in the first year, if you practice for a few more years, you will not fly to the sky! "

"I remember when Ginobili started, it was in 04 and 05. At that time, the Spurs also had this lineup, but they had the best record in the regular season. They were second in the Western Conference in 04 and first in the Western Conference in 05.

With Ginobili gradually withdrawing from the starting lineup, the Spurs can only start playing healthy basketball. They have won the third place in the Western Conference for three consecutive years, and they can guarantee the home court advantage in the playoffs. In the 09/10 season, they will degenerate to seventh in the Western Conference. Maybe he also wanted to pick the Mavericks as an opponent.

The record performance is a word, as stable as an old dog!

Now the old dog bared his fangs, transformed into a fierce tiger, roaring in the mountains and forests, this performance is really surprising!

However, there is also a trace of helplessness! "

"The aging problem of the roster left the Spurs with no choice.

It is very likely that they want to take the first place in the Western Conference in the regular season, so as to avoid the Lakers and Mavericks in the first two rounds of the playoffs, and make another effort on the floor of the Western Conference Finals.

At this time, the Spurs have no strength to fight against the Lakers and Mavericks, these two championship-level teams.

Changed to offense, reduced confrontation, adapted to the rules of the times, and tried to play as easily as possible to avoid injuries. The Spurs were still the same teenagers who played reasonable basketball, but changed their health regimen. "

"The Mavericks have nothing to say, as long as they can't beat, they will trade cards with money.

Now the lineup is luxurious, the only difference is running-in. In the long-distance race of the regular season, the advantage of the bench is the key to winning.

It's just that the problem on the bench is a relatively big problem for the Spurs. In this game, I am on the side of the Mavericks. Although they are playing back-to-back away games and suffer physically, the Spurs' fighting spirit is very problematic.

If they take the lead in the first few quarters, the Spurs are likely to win the game, but if it drags on to the last quarter, the game will be more anxious.

With the Spurs' health-preserving basketball style, it is estimated that they will not fight the Mavericks for a regular game.

So, playing the Spurs game was boring, it felt like they played a game and didn't play a game..."

The game is on!

beep—

The whistle sounded, and the referee threw the basketball high in his hand. Chandler defeated Duncan and won the first possession for the Mavericks.

Su Bei rushed forward and was followed by Ginobili, but he didn't find a chance to sneak attack.

"Kidd took the ball to the top arc, and after his teammates settled down, he immediately distributed the ball to Novitzs, who was 60 degrees on the right.

Catch the ball, three-threat step forward, raise your hand for a fadeaway jump shot..."

DeJuan Blair is 2 meters tall. According to legend, he is 01 meters tall without shoes.

The reason why he was allowed to start is because Antonio McDavid is almost 38 years old and Duncan is almost 35 years old. The Spurs need the vitality of new forces inside.

Thiago Splitter, who was selected in 07, did not log into the NBA until the 10/11 season. Matt Bonner played the starting lineup. His efficiency was not high and he had no choice. He could only use DeJuan Blair, a short and strong insider. He has 2 meters 18 wingspan, but in front of Nowitzki, it is obviously not enough.

Swish-!
Hands up and down, Nowitzki easily opened the scoring account for the Mavericks first.

2 to 0! !
"As the Mavericks continue to upgrade their interior lineup, one Duncan is not enough.

Of course, McDyess did a great job defending Nowitzki in the Spurs' black seven game against the Mavericks last season.

If McDyess is on, the effect on the Spurs' defense will be even stronger.

However, the offensive speed cannot be increased.

If you want to attack well, you have to let go of defense first. "

"The Spurs attacked, Parker dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, Ginobili received the ball from the top arc, and Su Bei looked at the defense.

Duncan pulls up high on the left, Jefferson waits on the right wing, Parker cuts off the ball to the hoop, DeJuan Blair sets a screen for Parker on the right side of the hoop..."

The ball was given to Duncan, Ginobili cut into the basket, Su Bei followed up, but ran into Duncan's screen.

"Received Duncan's hand-off pass, Ginobili took a dribble, clicked, swayed Chandler, passed the ball to Parker who came out of the screen on the other side, and hit the Mavericks' back door from the right..."

Boom, swish—!
Parker easily ate the cake made by Ginobili and scored two points at the basket.

2 to 2! !
"Cutting and cutting cooperation, experienced the baptism of the Kings Princeton, there is nothing unusual.

The center makes a high screen, cuts the ball from the outside, finds the screen without the ball to get rid of it, and then catches the ball in an open position, or passes the ball to a teammate with a better chance to make a shot.

People move the ball, move quickly, the average team will be passed to slip to death, it is really difficult to defend..."

"Mavericks attack, Kidd dribbles the ball to the top arc, keeps calling Dirk Nowitzki.

Playing Blair is a question of scoring points. Ginobili assisted in the past, Nowitzki passed back to Kidd, Ginobili just returned to defend North Jiangsu, Kidd's pass found Nowitzki again... ..."

When Ginobili assisted in the defense again, Nowitzki suddenly assigned the basketball to Su Bei.

"Break through with the ball, Su Bei goes to the basket, and Duncan sweeps over.

Su Bei scored a point, Chandler received the ball from the low post on the left, and Jefferson fouled him for a layup..."

beep-!
The referee called a foul and Chandler got two free throws.

Swish-!
Swish-!
Standing on the free throw line, facing the boos, Chandler did not show mercy and hit two free throws.

4 to 2! !
"It's making a fuss on the inside line again.

Nowitzki against Blair, the advantage is too great.

If the Spurs' outside players assist in the defense, they will lose sight of one another and be unable to defend against it.

Two bottles of poison, what do you use to top them? "

You can't stand it!
Fortunately, the Spurs have changed their way of life. If they can't defend themselves, neither can the Mavericks.

"Parker dribbles the ball upcourt and passes it to Manu Ginobili who catches the ball over the top.

what?
Ginobili caught the ball, didn't give Su Bei any reaction, pulled it up and shot..."

The demon knife is so unreasonable, you can't predict how his knife will be cut?

Su Bei rushed over to block the shot, and Ginobili had already finished his work.

The basketball drew an arc in the air, and with a swish sound, it pierced through the pure white net.

"Beautiful, this ball is blind Ji Ba's random throw!
But the shot is Manu Ginobili, which is very reasonable!
Ginobili, who is almost 34 years old, has become the core of the offense again, averaging nearly 20 points per game this season.

With the demon sword out of its sheath, you can't stand it..."

4 to 5! !
"Offensive and defensive transition, Kidd dribbled the ball to the top arc, still favored only one person, turned over Nowitzki's card.

Catching the ball and posing three offensive threats, he continued to explore and wanted to make a shot, but was flanked by the Spurs.

Duncan and Ginobili assisted in the past. Nowitzki faced the sudden increase in the intensity of the Spurs' defense. He reacted a little uncomfortable. The shooting angle was blocked and the passing space was also blocked. Blair suddenly pressed close. Tsky struggled and made a walking error..."

"Ball swap, the Spurs are too familiar with Dirk Nowitzki.

It's better not to use the same tactic repeatedly, the Spurs' defense can't be used to the opponent..."

Offensive and defensive transition, the Spurs attack.

"Parker drives the ball upcourt and Ginobili keeps trying to catch the ball over the top.

Parker didn't turn over Ginobili's card, but passed the ball to Duncan, then cut outside to the baseline, and used Duncan's screen to get rid of Kidd.

"Received a return pass from Duncan, pulled it up and it was a two-point jump shot..."

Chandler was still slow to switch defenses. The Spurs' offensive tactics were simple and fast, and it was really difficult to defend.

You can only bet that Parker's two pistols are out of bullets.

Bang-dang-!
"Parker's two-point shot was sent.

Luck was on Parker's side, the basketball flew back into Parker's hands, turned around, passed the ball to Jefferson in the left corner, caught the ball, jumped up, and raised his hand to shoot a three-point jumper..."

Bang-dang-!
Jefferson's shooting is already very hip, and it is unrealistic for him to make that damn three-pointer like Bowen in the bottom corner of the past.

"The opportunity came up, Jefferson didn't work, and the three-point shot was sent.

Blair jumps up, reacts quickly, grabs the offensive rebound, and gives it to Duncan who cuts to the hoop..."

Bang-dang-!
With a one-handed dunk, Duncan hung his long arm above the basket and scored two points with a make-up.

4 to 7! !
"Short doesn't mean he doesn't have rebounding, Blair's rebounding and passing are very good.

This is an important puzzle for passing and cutting. The inside will support the pass, and Duncan will finish it. This offensive problem is too difficult to defend. The Mavericks can't do it! "

In the Princeton system of the Kings, there are Webber and Divac, both of whom can support the pass.

In Su Bei's previous life, in the Spurs team in 2014, Dior, the short insider, was also used to pass the ball.

For the Warriors 15 years later, Green did it too!

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(End of this chapter)