Legendary star

Chapter 674 Cheng Yemanu and Defeat Ye Manu
"I'll go, how is this game played? Defense, how about your defense?"

"Let Tim play the fourth position, let Finley defend Dirk, and if Dirk doesn't kill him, you should play Robert Hawley anyway."

On May 2006, 5, the last game of the second round of the playoffs, the tiebreaker between the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks kicked off at the SBC Center, the home of the Spurs. He was stunned by the Mavericks at the beginning of the game, and was beaten 22 to 37 in the first quarter. The defense that the Spurs were proud of throughout the quarter was useless, and even the referee couldn't help the Spurs.

At the moment, Meng Xu, who was watching the game at home, watched the Spurs retreating steadily on the TV, kept yelling and sighing, maybe it was Nazr Mohammed's injury that prevented the Spurs from The center can be used. In today's game, Tim Duncan was pushed to the 5th position, and Michael Finley started to play the [-]th position. Isn't this obviously going to let Nowitzki eat dumplings?

Michael Finley played against Dirk Nowitzki. One can imagine what kind of situation it will be. In the first quarter, Nowitzki made all 4 shots and made two free throws. 10 points, not only Dirk Nowitzki, the Spurs couldn't defend, Jason Terry, Josh Howard, these two also opened up in the first quarter, and the Mavericks took the lead in the first quarter. The overall shooting percentage in the quarter was a terrifying 18 of 15 shots, and the Spurs' defense can be said to be nonexistent at all.

"Defense, defense, this is a P, defense..." Meng Xu, who was sitting at home watching the game, seemed to be more anxious than the Spurs fans at the scene, watching being beaten by the Mavericks again and again. Wearing spurs, he kept patting his thighs.

At the end of the halftime game, 64 to 50, the visiting Mavericks led the Spurs by 14 points. This was so obvious when the referee blew the Mavericks 17 fouls in the halftime. , The Spurs were still beaten all over the floor by the Mavericks.In fact, the Spurs played a good offense today. They scored 50 points in the half of the game. For the Spurs who averaged over 90 points per game, it can be regarded as overfulfilling the task, but the Spurs' defense today can only be described as shit Well, the Mavericks shot an astonishing 69.5 percent from the field in the first half and 71 percent from three.

"This Tony Parker, pass the ball if you can't score. Give the ball to Tim. Didn't you see that Tim is already open? He also made a breakthrough, and he rushed out of the field." After the start of the third quarter Looking at the brainless breakthrough of Tony Parker, Meng Xu really had the urge to turn off the TV, but after a few tries, Meng Xu couldn't help it. Meng Xu really hoped that the Spurs could reach the finals again.

"Yes, that's right, cut him, cut him hard, and teach him how to play." Seeing Popovich call a timeout and spray Tony Parker with blood, Meng Xu's The anger immediately subsided a lot.

"It's up to Tim at the critical moment." After the timeout, Tony Parker, who had been scolded by Popovich, was much more honest. Driven by Tim Duncan's 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks in a single quarter, the Spurs narrowed the point difference to only 6 points at the end of the third quarter. Point difference, with 6 minutes left in the game, it is still unknown who will win.

After the game entered the fourth quarter, maybe because of the decline in physical strength, or maybe the Spurs finally recovered their defense, the Mavericks' shooting percentage fell off a cliff, and they didn't score a point in the opening 3 minutes, but it's a pity Yes, the Spurs did not take the opportunity to recover the score. Tim Duncan on the field was accumulating energy for the last moment. When the fourth quarter was officially suspended, the Mavericks still maintained a 7-point lead.

In the last 6 minutes, the field once again became a stage for Tim Duncan to perform. Relying on Tim Duncan's outstanding performance of 4 of 3 shots, 6 of 4 free throws, and 10 points in a row, the Spurs had 2 points left in the game. At the minute, the game was equalized for the first time.

"Tim's physical fitness is about to bottom out." Although the Spurs had already tied the score, Meng Xu was not happy at all, but was a little worried. In the attack just now, Tim Duncan beat Eric - Dampier scored, but Tim Duncan's series of actions have begun to deform. Perhaps this is why Tim Duncan wants to play hard at the basket. Even if he can't score, he can still make a foul.

From leading by 7 points to being tied, Avery Johnson decisively called a long timeout, ready to change the tactics and strategy of the Mavericks. After the game restarted, the Mavericks continued to play Nowitzki. After all Letting Nowitzki single Michael Finley is the best offensive choice, but unexpectedly, the Spurs also changed their defensive strategy after the timeout. As soon as Nowitzki held the ball, Bruce Bowen He rushed over to double-team, and Nowitzki, in desperation, distributed the basketball to Josh Howard, who was closest to him.

"Foul at this time, really terrible." Josh Howard, who received the ball from Nowitzki, caused Manu Ginobili to foul. Josh Howard made two free throws and the Mavericks took the lead again.

"Steady, steady..." When the live broadcast footage showed Popovich on the sidelines, Meng Xu could hear Popovich shouting from the sidelines through the TV screen, As time dwindles, the Spurs' offense can be said to be very critical.

Like Nowitzki, Tim Duncan was double-teamed, and Tim Duncan, double-teamed by Eric Dampier and Dirk Nowitzki, gave the basketball to the unguarded Michael Finley, Michael Finley hit a jumper, and the Spurs tied the score again.

The score was equalized again by the Spurs, and now all the pressure is on the Mavericks' side. After switching offense and defense, the Mavericks still continued to play Nowitzki, and the Spurs did not double-team Nowitzki this time, but Let Tim Duncan switch to Nowitzki. This round is basically the only matchup between Nowitzki and Tim Duncan in this game.

Amidst waves of defensive sound from the audience, Nowitzki missed a mid-range shot and Tony Parker grabbed a backcourt rebound. However, the Spurs did not launch a fast break, but chose to seek stability. After Tim Duncan got to the basket, Tony Parker launched an attack. After the breakthrough failed, he handed over the basketball to Duncan. Tim Duncan, whose physical strength was almost exhausted, did not attack by force, but attracted After the Mavericks double-teamed, the basketball was assigned to the outside line. Manu Ginobili hit a three-pointer after receiving a pass from Duncan. The Spurs overtook the score. If this game ends now, then Manu Ginobili Leigh will be the hero of the entire Holy City, but unfortunately after Ginobili hit a three-pointer, the Mavericks still have enough time to complete an attack.

After Manu Ginobili hit a three-pointer, Avery Johnson immediately called a timeout. With the last 30 seconds left, the Mavericks could only complete the last attack.

"Don't foul, let them shoot two points." After the game restarted, Meng Xu sat up anxiously from the sofa. As long as he persisted for the last 30 seconds, the Spurs would be closer and closer to the finals with the Pacers. getting closer.

"NC?" Looking at Manu Ginobili who fouled Nowitzki on the TV, Meng Xu really couldn't understand his brain circuit. Nowitzki had stepped into three The line is broken, you let him shoot two points and it's over, what's the matter with you stretching out your hand and fouling?

After Manu Ginobili fouled Nowitzki, there was no sound in the SBC center for an instant. Nowitzki made a shot and an additional penalty was added. For the defense just now, Manu Ginobili Behaving very amateurishly, Ginobili went from hero to sinner in less than a minute.

Nowitzki made an extra free throw, and the score was tied again. Popovich called a timeout and began to arrange the tactics of the last shot.

"Xiao Xu, do you think the Spurs can win?" He Hui, who was sitting next to Meng Xu, handed Meng Xu a peeled apple, and then asked Meng Xu.

"There are 16 seconds left, enough to complete the last shot." The Spurs have no shortage of excellent pitchers, and there is no shortage of key players, so the Spurs have many options for the last shot, and 16 seconds are enough for the Spurs to complete. lore.

"Tim, why are you doing this?" In the end, Popovich chose to trust Tim Duncan. Tony Parker's state today is there, and Parker is a little unreliable when it comes to critical moments. As for Manu- Ginobili, after making consecutive mistakes, Popovich has little confidence in him. However, after the timeout, Tim Duncan did not follow Popovich's arrangement to play the last offense, but attracted After the Mavericks defended, they passed the basketball to Manu Ginobili on the outside. Obviously Tim Duncan hoped that Ginobili would take the last shot. To make up, and only in this way, Ginobili will not become a sinner today.

Maybe it was because he didn't expect that Duncan would give him the last shot, or maybe it was because of Ginobili's mentality after the mistake just now. Ginobili failed Duncan's trust and missed the shot. In the last shot, Tim Duncan, who struggled to grab the offensive rebound, missed a tip-up, and the two sides were going to play overtime.

"The Spurs will probably lose." Meng Xu, who couldn't bear to watch, turned off the TV directly. Tim Duncan was exhausted, Tony Parker was not good at fighting against the wind, and Manu Ginobili made continuous mistakes. , and missed the lore shot again, there may be a problem with his mentality, so there is no need to continue watching this game.

　In those few years, the bull-horse battle was very exciting almost every year. I was really impressed by the tiebreaker of this season. At that time, because of Yao Ming, I was a fan of the Rockets, and my roommate was a fan of the Spurs. I was a fan of this game. Watched it with him, and after watching this game, I fell in love with Duncan.

　　
　
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