new lord of the rings

Chapter 136 Heroes Twilight
After the first half, the score between the two sides was 52:68, and the Warriors led by 16 points.

This is because the Spurs used a wide range of rotations to ensure the physical strength of the starting lineup. A total of twelve people entered the rotation. Although the physical strength of the starting lineup was guaranteed, the score was also opened by the Warriors.

The Spurs are not in a hurry. After all, there are still two quarters, and there is enough time for them to chase points. Therefore, the Spurs are still attacking steadily, but their defense has improved the level of confrontation.

Zhang Xin observed the Spurs' lineup. Since Duncan is on the court, let's run and take Duncan for a walk.

Zhang Xin turned around and set a lower screen for Thompson, then slid to the bottom line, asked Bogut for a screen, slipped to the right wing and set an upper screen for Curry, made a roll cut himself, and received a pass from Green. The ball hit Duncan for a layup, but Duncan refused to make a foul, and Zhang Xin made a layup.

Zhang Xinyi's screens, running positions, and air cuts messed up the Spurs' defense, and then took the opportunity to make a layup. Although this method was physically exhausting, the defense would pay more.

Under this kind of strategic thinking, the Warriors kept running and cutting, the ball didn't stick to their hands, and they didn't stop. Halfway through the third quarter, it was obvious that the Spurs' physical strength had been declining, especially Duncan, even though he was talented, time was not forgiving. .

In fact, Duncan in the finals last year was already showing fatigue. In the seventh game of the finals, at the last moment, Duncan failed to grasp two good opportunities, which was the reason for his physical problems, which caused Duncan's mood swings. When returning to defense, he slapped the floor angrily, covered his face and blamed himself, and became a classic in the NBA Finals.

Popovich hurriedly replaced Duncan. Duncan must be there at the critical moment. Popovich trusts Duncan the most. He has been doing this for 20 years. The most critical moment is to point to Duncan.

With a touch of Duncan, Zhang Xin and Curry began to rush to the basket, and Splitter was led away. Dior alone could not withstand the impact of Zhang Xin and Curry on the inside. A stabbing with a knife is not fatal for a while, but it hurts!
At the end of the three quarters, with a score difference of 20 points, Duncan showed an unwilling expression on his face.

The Spurs can control the rhythm and prevent the Warriors from playing a transition attack, but the Warriors can force the Spurs to expand their defensive range by landing on the ground and through the threat of a three-pointer. In this way, Duncan's defensive range must be expanded accordingly. For the aging Duncan It was already an unbearable burden, so the Warriors kept forcing Duncan to watch the show off the court.

Since ancient times, the beauty has sighed for twilight, and the hero is not allowed to see the white head.

Zhang Xin felt uncomfortable looking at Duncan's lonely eyes. Duncan is also his spiritual idol, but this is the NBA. It is warm but also cruel, as has always been the case in competitive sports.

In the fourth quarter, the Spurs kept trying to counterattack, but the Warriors' offensive Spurs couldn't contain it, so they couldn't close the score. The Spurs directed several counterattacks, but they were all suppressed by the Warriors.

Popovich is a very decisive person. He can't do anything when he sees things, and immediately replaces the main force and replaces marginal characters.

At the end of the game, the score between the two sides was 108:118. The Warriors led the Spurs by [-] points and won the game.

The Warriors scored 2:0 and won all the home games. As long as they win an away game and drag the game back to Golden State to resolve it, the outcome is basically determined.

Zhang Xin scored 28 points, 19 assists and 7 rebounds, breaking the record for a single quarter of the playoffs, and breaking the record for assists in a single game of a rookie playoffs. Spud Webb won it against the Detroit Pistons, and Zhang Xin broke two more records at once.

Zhang Xin seemed very happy when he broke the record. This has become one of his hobbies. Breaking a record from time to time is fun and interesting.

But now is the critical moment of the Western Conference finals, Zhang Xin is not good to celebrate, just tell his teammates, when the season is over, I will ask everyone to be happy and hold a large party at that time, let Taylor Swift invite some Hollywood Friends from all over the world participated together, and Green and others were very excited after hearing howling.

They won all at home, but the Warriors did not dare to relax. There were quite a few comebacks at 2:0. The Spurs are old and strong, and they are not a team that will easily admit defeat. Moreover, the Spurs were this year's championship in their original history.

There are basketball critics in later generations who feel that this year's Spurs are the pinnacle of team basketball. This evaluation is no small matter. So many dynasty teams in NBA history have not received this praise, but this year they have.Of course, only Zhang Xin knows this, but it doesn't prevent other people from knowing how powerful the Spurs are.

The Warriors rushed to San Antonio after a short day of rest. They had to go there to get used to it first, so as not to rush to the game and try to eliminate the impact of the away game as much as possible.

Zhang Xin is constantly doing some psychological counseling with his teammates. During the playoffs, the players are under a lot of psychological pressure and must be counseled from time to time. Zhang Xin is also getting more and more trust from his teammates through these psychological counseling. Like a patient's trust in a doctor, this was a surprise to Zhang Xin.

The Warriors won two consecutive cities, and the tone of various media has gradually tilted towards the Warriors. Professionals have seen the strength and maturity displayed by the Warriors.

Although the core of the Warriors is young, they are all young and mature. Whether it is Green, Thompson, or the youngest Zhang Xin, they are all mature beyond their age, especially Zhang Xin. It's the performance of an old gun.

Not to mention that the Warriors also have veterans like O'Neal, Iguodala, Blake, and Bogut sitting in charge.

In the rhythm battle with the Spurs, although he was caught off guard in the first game, he was driven by Zhang Xin and quickly got rid of the passive. Grinding the ground defeated the Spurs. If the Warriors were really allowed to run, what would it be like?
The media experts expressed their curiosity, it depends on whether the Warriors can break the rhythm of the Spurs in this series and really run.

Zhang Xin discussed this issue with the coaching staff, and agreed that there is no need to deliberately pursue speed. Now that the Spurs can be restrained, there is no need to force speed up. After two games, everyone's strength is almost understood, and there is basically no tactical advantage. What a secret, the rest depends on whose will is stronger and the state is better.

The Spurs lost to the Heat in the finals last year. This year, they are preparing for a perfect revenge. They did not expect to encounter such a tough guy in the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs will not allow themselves to fall before they meet their enemies.

Drinking ice for ten years, it's hard to cool blood!

(End of this chapter)