new lord of the rings

Chapter 486 Finally, we still have to attack!

The second game will be held in Phoenix as scheduled. Popovich wants to win by surprise, and let Rudy Gay and Kawhi Leonard play at the same time. The purpose is to limit Zhang Xin and use Gay's speed to attack Zhang Xin. He was able to return to the defense in time, but Zhang Xin is the one who will be trapped here. His response is very simple, that is, let Guy pinch in place, and then pass the ball out through his super ability to pinch the ball so deep. Under normal circumstances, as long as the ball goes out, there must be a big open space.

But standing and talking doesn't hurt your back. This job is easy for Zhang Xin, but it is not easy for other people. Otherwise, flanking will not become the standard equipment for dealing with superstars, especially the flanking of the Spurs. It is impossible for an average team to be better than the Spurs in terms of proficiency and understanding of flanking. This is the foundation accumulated by the Spurs for more than [-] years.

Popovich even came up with such a strange move, but he still couldn't restrain Zhang Xin. He was furious on the sidelines, constantly reprimanding and encouraging his disciples to increase their running and strength, but the game was still lost after all. After the press conference, Popovich remained silent, and he was out of his mind when reporters asked questions.

Zhang Xin couldn't bear to see the gray-bearded Popovich remain silent. He knew that Popovich's wife was lingering in the hospital bed and would soon pass away. This was such a big blow to Popovich. But it is impossible for Zhang Xin to let Popovich win, this is competitive sports.

Although Phoenix led the Spurs 2-0 in two consecutive games at home, Zhang Xin and the coaches did not dare to take it lightly. Will the field find a way to deal with the sun.

Therefore, the Suns should train, summarize, and do their daily work in a down-to-earth manner. This is a very good state, just like the Warriors in the previous two years. It is already mature, even when playing in the finals, all the players should still enjoy the holidays, enjoy the family happiness, enjoy the family happiness, and did not close the gym for extra training because of the finals. It is confidence in one's own strength.

Now that the Suns are going to defend their title this season, they already have this kind of demeanor. Zhang Xin is very satisfied with the down-to-earth style of the team. It is necessary to be nervous and passionate in the first year, but it is necessary to be calm in the second year. It is a kind of progress. Competitive sports need blood, but every team that reaches the top has never relied on not blood, but a core that supports the team.

What is the core of the Warriors reaching the top is happy basketball. They enjoy the happiness brought by basketball from top to bottom, so they are very devoted and can always exert strength beyond their strength.

And what is the core of the Phoenix Suns team is trust. This is the conclusion that Zhang Xin has come to after thinking for a long time. Trust, the trust that Zhang Xin can still hand over the ball even at a critical moment, this is the secret of the Sun's strength.

San Antonio.

On the game day, the AT&T Center was full of people, all of whom came to cheer for the home team. Although the Spurs trailed 0:2, the trust accumulated by the Spurs over the years made fans look forward to Popovich leading the team to perform miracles.

When Zhang Xin led the team into the AT&T Center, he felt a little uncomfortable. The reason is that the design color of the AT&T Center is black and white, and the T-shirts of the fans are also white. The whole venue is like a memorial service. People feel very uncomfortable.

Game start.

The Spurs' lineup returned to the normal lineup: LaMarcus Aldridge, Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green, Patrick Mills, Dejounte Murray.

The starting lineup for the Suns is: Zhang Xin, Devin Booker, Rajon Rondo, Paul Gasol, PJ Tucker.

Aldridge and Gasol jumped the ball in the middle circle. Aldridge held back a burst of anger and jumped up and passed the ball to Murray. Murray dribbled the ball and passed it to Mills after half court. Mills watched The Suns' defensive lineup, the Suns' current defense is mainly a single defense, and they continue to chase after a big delay in the pick-and-roll. This defense has caused the Spurs to suffer a lot. The Spurs create opportunities by passing the ball. Someone is in front of the Spurs players, and the Spurs can score, but it is difficult to play efficiently.

It is not enough for the Spurs to play a normal offense, because the offense of the Suns is the first in the league, and the second is the Golden State Warriors. The Golden State Warriors have a crazy offense without Durant. Stephen Curry this season. Zhang Xin, he can win the MVP. Harden was still in front of Curry in the early stage. After Curry exerted his strength in the middle and late stages, Harden was left behind by Curry. However, there is a monster in the current league. Curry He and Harden can only watch Zhang Xin aggrievedly win the MVP again this season without any suspense!

The Spurs were still behind in the first half of the first quarter. Popovich pursed his lips. At the beginning of the second half, Popovich waved Ginobili, Leonard, Bertans, and Ryan Anderson. And Aldridge, the three-pointers in the Spurs let Popovich play on the court. Since they can't defend, let's attack.

In the past few years, Zhang Xin's team will eventually force the opponent to attack, because the team with Zhang Xin is very difficult to be defended. Whoever scores more points is the dilemma of most teams: use your own shortcomings to compete with the opponent's strengths!

"Mr. Bobo is going all out! The Spurs' current lineup is a pure offensive lineup. Anderson, Ginobili, and Bertans are all defensive players, but their offense is extremely sharp. Bertans and Anderson are With two cannons, Manu Ginobili is a sharp knife, if the three of them open up the three-pointer, the offensive power will not be inferior to that of the Phoenix Suns!" Wang Meng said.

"Mr. Bobo is also forced to help. The Suns have Zhang Xin and Rondo. It is difficult to be restricted offensively. Today's Suns shooters are not only high in quality, but also in large numbers. There is a top offensive creator Zhang in the team. Xin, and Rondo, a first-class offensive creator, the outside shooters just shoot three-pointers from the open, what can Mr. Popo do in this case?
There is no other way, so the only option is to counter attack, but in this way, the Spurs may suffer. The Suns are used to attacking, but the Spurs are used to defensive counterattacks. Not as good as the sun! "Yang Yi was a little worried.

(End of this chapter)