I really just want to be a role player

January 5, Staples Center Arena.

Night falls.

In the 12/13 season, the G2 match between the Lakers and Spurs in the Western Conference Finals is about to begin.

At this time, the lights in the arena were brightly lit and there was a sea of ​​people.

During the warm-up, Kobe continued to chat with Duncan about a few cents. Although Duncan had facial paralysis, the necessary rituals were still necessary.

No one else joined in the fun. After all, the game was not here to make friends.

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

The Spurs' starting five are Splitter, Duncan, Leonard, Danny Green, and Parker.

The Lakers started with five players, Jordan Hill, Gasol, Subei, Kobe, and Paul.

This game was broadcast live on TNT. Kenny Smith partnered with Barkley, and Jeff Van Gundy and O'Neal were invited to form a commentary team.

“The starting lineups of both sides remain unchanged!
They are all familiar with each other.

The physical talent of the Spurs lineup has increased, but the flaws of the aging lineup still exist.

I couldn't see it before because I hadn't met the Lakers. If I had met this Lakers team that was so stubborn, this problem would have surfaced a long time ago. "

“The Spurs are well aware of the problem of the aging lineup, so they focus on offense.

The defensive intensity dropped.

Defense can no longer kill the game.

However, the Lakers they encountered were the league's top offensive team.

The Spurs are also very capable offensively, but they suffer from durability. This is the main reason why the Spurs lost the G1 game. "

“The Spurs can only make changes in the G2 game!

In two directions, increase the intensity of defense or control the rhythm on the court. Only by doing well in these two directions can we defeat the current Lakers team with full offensive attributes.

Of course, the Spurs' offense also has to work.

On the stage of the Western Conference Finals, there is no such thing as luck. If you have shortcomings, you will easily be caught and beaten to death..."

The game is on!

beep-!
When the whistle sounded, the referee threw the basketball high in the air. Split defeated Gasol and the Spurs scored the first attack.

Parker controlled the ball to the frontcourt, and Duncan and Split immediately mentioned the high post.

Leonard and Danny Green on both wings still kept cutting and running, using cover to escape.

“Again, the center is controlling the ball and dealing cards, both inside are empty, and both outside are running without the ball.

Oh, the Lakers are not used to them. As soon as the game started, they shrank inside and defended in the penalty area. Then, Kobe and Su Bei swept the two-point line area.

Next, let’s see if the Spurs can use shooting to test the Lakers’ defense…”

On the right wing, Danny Green received the ball and quickly raised his hand to shoot a three-point jumper...

Su Bei jumped out and stretched out his hand without jumping, betting that there were no bullets in Danny Green's three-point pistol.

Bang-dang-!
You guessed it, Danny Green’s three-point pistol was empty of bullets.

"The first time I took a shot, my hands were a little cold. Danny Green had a chance, but his shot was useless.

The basketball hits the iron, and the basket flies out..."

Basketball, protected by the Lakers.

This can also be regarded as a benefit of the Spurs' twin towers and double evacuation tactics.

Offensive and defensive transition, the Lakers attack.

Paul controls the ball to the frontcourt, and Leonard and Kobe have competed for position several times.

During the G1 game, Kobe Bryant scored 35 points. As long as the Spurs were not stupid and wanted to win, they couldn't let Kobe continue to perform.

"Paul didn't look for Kobe, but handed the basketball to Gasol who was in the high post, and then cut to the basket without the ball.

Parker was blocked, Gasol passed the ball to Paul smoothly, and immediately broke through with the ball. It was too fast, in the end, he shot..."

Boom, swish—!
Paul got to the basket and quickly finished the game, giving the Lakers the lead.

0 to 2! !
Even though Paul beat the big one with a 183-day loss, he beat Split by name. He couldn't defend him, he couldn't defend him at all.

Off the court, Bo Povich also had a headache.

There’s only one Duncan, and it’s a classic car.

The Spurs' defense has declined too much.

No way, the Spurs don't know how to defend now, so the Lakers can't understand how to defend either.

On the court, Parker controlled the ball to the frontcourt, continued to play music, and then followed the double-evacuation tactic.

This time, Parker did not favor Danny Green alone, but took advantage of both the rain and the dew and turned over Leonard's card.

"Leonard cuts to the left, catches the ball, and with a raised hand, he catches the ball and shoots a two-point pull-up jumper..."

Kobe actively defended, but it was of no use. People don't talk about martial arts. It was two against one. He couldn't guard it alone and could only listen to the gunshot.

Bang-dang-!
"still none!
With a little bit of luck, the basketball went in but still jumped out.

This is very reasonable!
Leonard's shooting has never been stable. He is a defensive player, and his job is to defend, not to shoot..."

Off the court, Bo Povich frowned when he saw the Spurs missed another jump shot and the Lakers easily picked up the rebound.

After all, the Spurs' offense is too simple, especially the second offensive opportunity, which is difficult to grab!

Every offensive round is [-]-[-].

There are only two outcomes: scoring a goal and not scoring a goal.

On the court, Paul received Gasol's pass and immediately pushed back.

Of course, the Spurs took precautions and used pressing defense to interrupt the Lakers' counterattack.

If you want to increase the speed and play fast tempo, it is impossible to play fast tempo.

Paul is not in a hurry. The Lakers, who specialize in triangle offensive tactics, are engaged in positional warfare.

It can be fast or slow, any type is suitable.

On the court, Paul controlled the ball to the frontcourt. Seeing that Kobe continued to be defended, he still did not challenge Kobe for a one-on-one challenge. Instead, he continued to distribute the ball to Gasol in the high post, and then cut to the basket without the ball.

"Parker followed up this time and didn't let Paul use small to hit big and penetrate the Spurs' backdoor.

When it didn't work once, Su Bei also cut into the basket for the second time.Oops, Su Bei went in and jumped out again. Danny Green was blocked and he couldn't predict that Su Bei would jump out.

Outside the 75-degree three-point line on the right, Su Bei was completely empty. Gasol passed the ball, caught the ball, and lifted it up. Su Bei raised his hand and shot a three-point jumper..."

Danny Green tried his best to save, but he couldn't take Su Bei's three-point shot as dead.

Su Bei's three-pointer can kill the game, and he doesn't dare to give open opportunities.

It's just a pity that now it's not a question of whether he gives it or not, but that Su Bei gets the open opportunity on his own. He can only bet that Su Bei will shoot back and just wait outside.

Swish-!
"pretty!!

Su Bei's three-point shooting is so nice.

The Spurs had no way to defend.

The players on the Lakers are too strong individually, and their abilities are all different, so they are really hard to beat..."

Paul's breakthrough to the basket, Kobe's mid-range shot, Gasol's supporting pass, Su Bei's three-pointer...

It's too difficult, every one of them has no solution.

They can't defend themselves!
Outside the court, Mike Brown rushed to the court to applaud.

Intoxicated with wealth, he only claps and makes chicken soup, and does not need to do other unnecessary things.

What tactician?
I bother!

There is a birdie, the key depends on the performance of the stars on the field.

0 to 5! !
During the transition between offense and defense, Parker controlled the ball to the frontcourt. Seeing the two wings taking turns attacking, he couldn't bear it and chose to go in by himself.

"Parker stepped down and dribbled, broke through with the ball, and played a pick-and-roll tactic with Duncan.

Alas, Parker was flanked. Kobe let Leonard go and pounced to flank Parker. Paul, as if anticipating the Spurs' screen, quickly bypassed Duncan's screen and pounced on Parker.

The Lakers blocked the two-point area. Parker tried to break through with a European step, but the ball was stolen.

Paul has won the steal title five times, but Parker is still too messy. Breaking through the zone defense set up by Kobe and Paul is simply asking for death. If you make a mistake, you will make a mistake..."

Paul intercepted the basketball and immediately counterattacked with speed.

Parker tried his best to defend, but Kobe also went on a fast break.

"Paul distributed the ball, Kobe took the ball, went to the penalty area, and made a back dunk..."

Bang-dang-!
Kobe counterattacked, showed off a gorgeous back dunk, and sent the damn basketball into the basket.

0 to 7! !
“Such a start was completely unexpected!

The Spurs can't attack or defend. This is a rhythm that will be defeated.

Next, let's see if the Spurs can hold on.

My goodness!

What the hell?

Parker made another mistake.

Seeing Parker controlling the ball to the frontcourt, Paul pressed closely and then completed the steal.

The Spurs lost the ball too easily, and it was the Lakers' counterattack again..."

At this time, Kobe and Su Bei rushed to the frontcourt like two sharp blades.

Paul quickly advanced through the half and immediately performed routine operations to turn over Su Bei's cards.

At 75 degrees from the right three-point line, Su Bei caught the ball and lifted it up. Danny Green immediately jumped out to block the shot, and then Su Bei acted.

"Instead of shooting a three-pointer, Su Bei feinted a shot, chose to break through with the ball, reached the penalty area, jumped up, and made a lob in the air..."

Swish-!
Just like passing through the streets in the early morning, Subei passed Danny Green and steadily scored two points on the counterattack, continuing the Lakers' offense.

0 to 9! !
Bo Povich was stunned outside the court.

The game turned out to be one-sided.

How to play this game?
On the court, Parker controlled the ball to the frontcourt and without any further waste, immediately gave the damn basketball to Duncan to play.

"coming!
The Spurs' routine operation, the game was in trouble, and they immediately looked for the most stable Duncan.

Look at how Duncan plays and how the Lakers defend?

Oops, Kobe didn't take Leonard's offense seriously at all, and immediately pounced on Duncan, flanking Duncan with Jordan Hill.

Duncan didn't mess around and passed the ball to Leonard who was open on the outside. Kobe immediately saved it.

Beautiful, Leonard played very calmly, handed the damn basketball to Duncan, caught the ball with his back, crushed it under the basket, and immediately turned around to hit the rebound..."

Kobe couldn't help defend, and Jordan Hill's defensive skills were too rough to keep up with Duncan's movements, so he could only listen to the gunshot.

Bang-dang-!
"A double-strike hit the iron and misses!
No, Duncan didn't score either, the Spurs are in danger!

In this G2 game, the first quarter was so solid, this is going to dig a big hole..."

This situation is not outrageous.

Leonard, Danny Green and Splitter, although this is the second time that the three of them have touched the floor of the Western Conference Finals.

However, they are still rookies and mediocre role players.

No matter how good the G1 performance was, it was nothing more than an accident.

Duncan and Parker are already old. Not to mention their bravery in the past, they are just high-level role players now.

In terms of offensive firepower, the Spurs don't have an All-Star level player in their lineup.

No matter how powerful the tactics are, if they can't score points or produce results, they are of no use.

Really, it would be outrageous for the Spurs to reach the Western Conference Finals.

On the field, if there is a huge gap in status, there is no need to feel that it is too far away from the original.

After all, this is what the Spurs chose!
Fight for offense, not defense!
Strive for outside jump shots, rather than a combination of inside and outside, and focus on inside.

Offense + jump shots, no team that uses this tactic has a stable performance.

In the future, the same will happen to Universe Yong.

Sure enough to go to heaven, sure enough to go to hell!

Well, you can call this [-]/[-]!

... (end of this chapter)