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Chapter 157 The Inside Line That Nobody Can Use

When the game between the two sides continued, the Blazers' three inside tactics did a very good job of restricting Duncan, especially the three inside players of the Blazers, one stop around the paint area, and the entire space under the basket was almost covered. They are crowded. Although Duncan's offensive ability is very good, and his shooting range is also very large. Whether it is one-on-one or even one-on-two, he can handle several insiders of the Blazers, but let Duncan go to one-on-three. , Undoubtedly, it is difficult for some strongmen. Under the joint blockade of the Blazers' three insiders, under the almost sloppy defensive method of going around the front and double-teaming, Duncan's performance in the first quarter was indeed a bit abnormal. Only 3 shots were taken in the quarter and 3 points were scored.

Facing the three insiders of the Blazers, the number of mid-range shots of the Spurs team has been greatly reduced, and the outside group of the Spurs who performed well in the previous games, except for Meng Xu, are also a little abnormal in this game, especially Ai. Free Johnson, once again regained the true colors of iron gods, Sean Elliott and Mario Ellis were incarnations of nerve knives. The Spurs got 3 shots in the first quarter, including 21 3-pointers. But only hit 12 goals.At the end of the first quarter, the Spurs trailed the Trail Blazers by 4 to 21 at home.

"The Blazers' 3 inside tactics in this game were not actually successful, but due to the poor shooting percentage of the Spurs' outside players, the Blazers unexpectedly took the lead at the end of the first quarter." After Meng Xu made the first 3-pointer after the opening, Magic Johnson almost sentenced the Blazers to death, but after the first quarter, the Spurs he supported slapped himself in the face with a poor performance.

The advantages and disadvantages of the three-inside tactic are very obvious, especially in the face of those teams with strong outside shooting ability, as long as the opponent feels normal, I am afraid that they will be killed by a group of outside shooters of the opponent within half the court.But based on the current situation of the Spurs, although the Spurs' 3-point ability in the regular season is very poor, since the playoffs and the Lakers series, the 3-point ability of the Spurs has suddenly risen to a higher level. , but the only shortcoming is that the stability is a little bit poor. Even Meng Xu, who is the best outside shooter on the Spurs, often plays abnormally.

Therefore, although the Spurs also put a lot of pressure on the Blazers on the defensive end, relying on their huge advantage in the interior, the Blazers still firmly suppressed the Spurs.

"Meng, you did a good job." Although the team was still behind the Blazers because of the lack of offense, but as the most normal performer in the first quarter, when Meng Xu was off the court, assistant coach Mike Budenholzer I still appreciate Meng Xu's performance very much.

"Meng, is there a problem with your physical strength?" Since the main players of the Spurs played the entire first quarter, when the main players came off the court and sat on the bench, Popovich immediately asked Meng Xu's physical strength problem.

"There is no problem at all." After using the Reggie Miller training card, Meng Xu's physical strength has been greatly improved again. It is no problem at all to play for 35 minutes in a game of this intensity in the playoffs.

After a pause, Popovich patted Meng Xu on the shoulder with the tactical board as if he had experienced a fierce mental struggle: "Take the time to rest first, and you will defend Pippen in the next game. The connection between him and several inside players of the Trail Blazers.” Since Pippen’s position on the field in this game is shooting guard, Mario Eli is facing Pippen, but Mario Eli takes the leather Peng had no way out, and Meng Xu, who was also facing up to Rasheed Wallace, could not guard against Rasheed Wallace at all. Rasheed Wallace, who was more than 10 centimeters taller than Meng Xu, faced Against Meng Xu, whether it was a mid-range jumper or a post-up single, Meng Xu was ecstatic. Due to his lack of strength, Meng Xu was always a little helpless when defending these power forwards in the wrong position.

Since the Blazers are using a three-inner tactic, the player connecting the inside and outside lines has become a very critical point. Since Steve Smith was removed and an inside line was replaced, the Blazers' outside line is now There is not even a stable strong point. If Pippen, the lubricant of the Trail Blazers, can be restricted, then even if the Trail Blazers have a great inside advantage, it will be difficult to play out.

After the start of the second quarter, Duncan did not take a rest, but stayed on the field with a group of substitutes. After the Blazers sent all three All-Star insiders to the starting lineup, although the depth of the lineup of the substitutes was better than that of the Spurs Still has a very big advantage, but only relying on O'Neal and Brian Grant cannot effectively limit Duncan.Similarly, although Steve Smith blasted the backcourt combination of Terry Burt and Jaren Jackson, the Spurs relied on Duncan's outstanding performance to tenaciously equalize the score during the official timeout of the second quarter.

When the main lineups of both sides re-entered the field, Michaels also looked puzzled when he saw Tim Duncan who was still on the field: "Is Popovich going to let Tim play the whole game?" , The Spurs have not yet reached the time when Duncan needs to play the whole game.

"Perhaps, it is to contain the three insiders of the Blazers. In the current Spurs, no one can use the insiders. If Malik Rose is to face Arvedas Sabonis and Detref Schla Muff, the Spurs will be blown."

"Are the Spurs going to press the Blazers all over the court?" When Scottie Pippen held the ball in the backcourt and met Meng Xu's tight press, the situation of the two teams also changed a lot. .

Although Pippen's ball control is very good, facing Meng Xu's candy-style defense, Pippen can't even find a suitable chance to play the ball. In the past, his wingspan and speed were Pippen's advantages. , This also makes Pippen invincible in ball control and defense, but facing Meng Xu, Pippen's wingspan advantage is basically gone, and Meng Xu's moving speed is even faster.Similarly, when Pippen wanted to use his experience and consciousness to make some fake moves, they were all spotted by Meng Xu without exception, and Meng Xu was always able to appear half a beat in advance when Pippen wanted to appear next. on the route.If it weren't for Pippen's excellent ball handling and rich experience in the game, Meng Xu might have already intercepted the ball.

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　　It seems that I am no longer in the state today. I have written this chapter for more than two hours, and I don’t feel very good.

　　
　
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