Standing pretty old

Chapter 879 Be tenacious to the end and advance strongly

Meeting in the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive years, whether it is the Clippers or the Spurs, they have enough understanding of the opponents they are about to face.

Ruan Erniu even said in the team meeting before the game: "In my opinion, the Western Conference Finals may be more difficult than the subsequent Finals!
Judging from the overall performance of this season, the Heat's strength has declined significantly, but the old guys of the Spurs have performed better than last season. "

"Especially the depth of their lineup. In addition to GDP, whether it is Danny Green, George Hill, Boris Diaw, etc. are guys we should pay attention to." Paul added on the sidelines.

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The Spurs are also doing similar things, but the focus of their research is almost all on Kraft Nguyen. If they can't handle the bulls, they can't beat the defending champion.

Popovich developed a lot of defensive tactics against the bulls in training, but the old fox knew very well that these were far from enough.

If the Spurs want to win, they must make a difference on the offensive end. Against the Clippers, defense alone cannot solve the problem.

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G1 of the Western Conference Finals will start on May 2014, 5, US time, and the coordinates will naturally be the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Sanpao said with emotion before the game: "I have dreamed of coming to the Western Conference Finals countless times in the past. I didn't expect that after joining the Clippers, I have stood here for three consecutive years."

Er Niu smiled and said, "Don't you want to kiss the floor again like two years ago? Let's keep your kiss and dedicate it to the O'Brien Cup!"

The first quarter of the game started quickly. Amidst the loud cheers, Jordan defeated Splitter and passed the ball into the hands of Paul. Paul held the ball halfway and immediately passed the ball to the second bull in the low post.

In the next second, Man Niu was double-teamed by three people.

Erniu immediately sent the ball to the wing. Kawhi Leonard had been in ambush for a long time, and Danny Green, who had already retracted inside, couldn't make a save. Kawhi took a calm shot and hit the first three-pointer after the opening .

The Spurs had the ball, Parker held the ball through half court, and then sent the ball to Duncan.

After Daidai received the ball from 18 feet, he immediately made a mid-range shot. Er Niu's defense was adequate, but Daidai played more resolutely.

hit!

For the next period of time, it was the performance time for one person in a daze.

In the first quarter of G1, Duncan directly opened up at a position of 16-18 feet, made 7 of 6 shots in a single quarter, and scored 12 points, 0 rebounds, and 0 assists by shooting.

Dadai is old, and it is true that he can't do a full-court physical confrontation with Er Niu, but he can still use his own methods to make outstanding contributions to the team.

Three years for the new, three years for the old, and three years for sewing.

Crap, whoever has Tim Duncan will make plays around him.

Leaving aside the two bulls aside, Duncan is definitely the veritable number one power forward in history.

Er Niu did not hold Duncan down on the defensive end, but on the offensive end, the Celestials still gave a strong response.

Ruan Erniu made 3 of 3 shots in a single quarter, including 1 of 1 three-pointers and 3 of 3 free throws. He scored 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Relying on the excellent performance of the two teams' inside cores, the Clippers and Spurs basically tied in the first quarter.

At 30:27, the Spurs in the away game ended the first quarter with a 3-point lead.

Thibodeau said in an interview during the festival: "Don't relax the defense of Duncan at any time, otherwise he will definitely make us pay the price."

The game started soon in the second quarter, and Dior, the big P stock, came up to make trouble again. In addition, Matt Bonner, who pulled everything from the three-point line, Ginobili and George, who could shoot three-pointers or hit the basket at any time *Hill, the Spurs beat the Clippers 8-0 during the rotation.

The Clippers rarely lose to opponents in the rotation, but the Spurs seem to be more aggressive on the bench than the starters.

The girl-picking combination had to return to the field early to re-stabilize the situation.

Ruan Erniu, who was double-teamed in the low post consecutively in the first quarter, did not insist on continuing to play hard in this quarter.

Like Duncan, he pulled the inside line many times. With his skillful cooperation with Sanpao, he scored consecutive points in the middle and long distances, and quickly smoothed the score gap.

On the defensive end, Dior, who had just shown two birdman skills, also encountered trouble. Draymond Green faced him, and Dior's back immediately became difficult.

Chasing Dream Green has gradually replaced Birdman's team status this season.

On the offensive end, he gradually has a shooting range. On the defensive end, he can complete the rotation defense from the [-]st position to the [-]th position at any time. Compared with the aging Birdman, Green is the future of the Clippers.

Popovich also subsequently made adjustments, replacing Bonner with Duncan.

Every time the old fox comes to a critical moment, the player he trusts the most is always Dazed.

The basic skills have not failed Popovich's trust. On the defensive end, he harassed the two bullies in various ways, and on the offensive end, he also flew kites in various ways.

To sum up, there is only one point - improve efficiency and reduce consumption!
The two sides fell into a stalemate again, the score rose alternately, and neither side could take the complete initiative on the scene.

The TNT commentary team responsible for tonight's commentary also expressed their admiration from the bottom of their hearts.

Barkley said with emotion: "If there is any team in the league that can make such a situation with the Clippers, it must be the Spurs!"

Kenny Smith rarely refuted Barkley, and continued to add: "In the past season, we always said that the 76-win Clippers had no obvious shortcomings, but from tonight's point of view, at least in terms of lineup depth, the Spurs Not lost to the Clippers."

Reggie Miller said: "I think this game will definitely be fought to the last quarter, and the outcome will not exceed 5 points."

The confrontation on the court is so exciting, as long as the commentator focuses on the game, it is enough to attract fans, and there is no need to engage in some gaudy jokes and scandals to increase the ratings.

At 65:64, the two sides scored a rare high score in the first half, and the Spurs in the away game still maintained a weak lead.

Before the game, most of the media predicted that the Clippers would win G1, but the San Antonio people obviously didn't think so.

The intermission ended quickly, and the second half of the game followed.

At the beginning of the third quarter, CP3 stood up first. In the first half, Sanpao, who mainly focused on defense and organizing offense, suddenly strengthened his offense.

TP9, who performed well in the first half, was somewhat lost. He was blown away by Paul in the first 3 minutes.

In the first half of this quarter, Sanpao hit a three-pointer, two mid-range shots, and a 2+1 layup. While scoring points quickly, it also helped the team open the game for the first time. score gap.

Not to be outdone, Ginobili also used his personal ability to quickly score points in the second half of the third quarter.

Matt Barnes' defense is not in place, but the Argentine demon knife always has a way to put the ball in the basket.

With the rise of George Hill, Danny Green and even Belinelli this season, many non-hardcore assassins have almost forgotten the bald man Ginobili.

But it doesn't matter, whether it's handsome or bald, the initial letter of GDP must be the existence that can influence the direction of the game at any time.

But on the Clippers side, there is also the existence of deciding the direction of the game on their own.

After Ginobili's show time, it was Kraft Nguyen's solo show.

The two bulls opened up, and after transforming into a bull devil, they hit the basket with the ball continuously, delivering a fatal blow to the Spurs.

Tim Duncan picked up his fifth foul of the game in the fourth quarter.

The balance of victory and defeat has finally tilted.

Popovich ate a T on the sidelines, but the result would not change.

The blank early departure gave the Clippers the best chance. At the end of the third quarter, the Clippers had already led the visiting team by 87 points with 93:6.

More importantly, Popovich does not dare to replace Daidai early in the final quarter, but if he wants to ensure that the team has the possibility of winning in the end, Daidai must at least rest until the middle of the final quarter before playing.

The Clippers can't manage that much.

In the final quarter of the game, Thomas Jr., who was targeted by George Hill on the defensive end tonight, should finally break out, facing the defender's continuous assault to the basket, and hit a chasing three-pointer that boosted morale.

Every time the little assassin comes to a critical moment, he always makes the opponent despair.Born with a big heart, even if he missed 10 shots in the first three quarters, he will definitely be able to make the 11th one in the fourth quarter.

Popovich, who wanted to quit, was about to give up the game, but Danny Green and Ginobili scored consecutive three-pointers and chased the game back.

Without further ado, the old fox once again sent Daidai back to the court for a decisive battle.

At the last moment of deciding the outcome, whether it was the defense against GDP or the combination of picking up girls, there was enough pressure.

At this time, either role players stand up to save the world, or superstars usher in a rampage and use their personal abilities to solve problems.

On the offensive end, Ruan Erniu held the ball in a high position and made a three-threat posture.

Duncan retreated half a step subconsciously, ready to meet the bull's assault at any time.

"Your era is long over!" Er Niu started to taunt first, and then pulled out his hand from 19 feet.

It was too late to pounce, and he could only watch the basketball fall into the basket.

On the offensive end of the Spurs, Daidai, who was holding the ball in the high post, made a mistake again. The Bulls successfully judged his passing line, cut off Duncan's pass while advancing, and made a one-stop layup, smashing a dunk with a tomahawk Ended this offensive and defensive transition.

He is old, he has already fought Ruan Erniu for more than three quarters, five fouls are not the biggest impact, the most fatal blow is the physical disadvantage.

With the outbreak of the Bulls in the second half of the final quarter, the Clippers successfully opened the score and finally harvested G1 of the Western Conference Finals.

Tim Duncan, who scored 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, was trying his best, but his opponent was Ruan Erniu, who scored 44 points, 19 rebounds, and 5 assists.

At 112:119, the Los Angeles Clippers, who were playing at home, took the lead by 7 points.

G1 played so fiercely that people are full of expectations for G2.

Sure enough, G2 basically continued the routine of G1. From main players to substitutes, from superstars to role players, the two top NBA teams staged a wonderful and fierce confrontation.

The two sides fought fiercely again to the last quarter. This time it was Sean Livingston and Antawn Jamison who stepped forward to help the team.

These two want to prove that they are here to hug their thighs, but they definitely did not win the championship by lying down.

With a height of more than 2 meters, Livingston has no temper to eat Hill with his back in the high and low positions.

It is to rely on height and bounce to turn over and fall back in front of the opponent.

Elegant and elegant, with a flick of your fingertips, you can score points.

Livingston, who came out of the shadow of injury, is definitely an excellent championship puzzle, and the Clippers coaching staff knows this very well.

Naturally, Jamison was not voluntarily shorted.

Facing the forward and backward impact of Isaiah Thomas and Sean Livingston, the Spurs' defense has been torn open, and there is no more energy to focus on another Clippers offensive point.

With Jamison scoring two consecutive three-pointers, the Clippers successfully opened the score to more than 2 points in the final quarter of G15.

The Spurs then launched the last wave of counterattacks, but the girl-picking combination did not give the Spurs any more opportunities. As the Clippers duo scored 2+1 successively, the game completely lost suspense.

108:122, the Clippers played better than G1.

Especially the role players of the Clippers, they have proved with their actual actions that the depth of the Clippers' lineup does not boo the Spurs at all.

Both sides of G3 will move to San Antonio.

In the AT&T Arena, the two sides played a fierce defensive battle in the first half, and the touch of both sides did not usher in recovery until the second half of the game.

The script returned to the original routine again, and the Spurs, who had fought for three quarters, fell short in the fourth quarter.

Facts have proved that being swept by others is not the most desperate way to get out, and being killed by opponents in the final quarter of three consecutive games is a more bloody and painful memory.

Efforts, unity, tactics, lineup, when you do everything to the best, but still lose to your opponent, it can only mean that your upper limit of talent is not as good as others.

The defending champion who won G3 and won the match point failed to do so in one go, sweeping the Western Conference Finals.

In the crucial G4, Adam Silver, who wanted to increase the ratings a little, took a shot. After several biased calls, the Spurs won a face-saving game.

Lost G4, unfortunately missed the sweeping Clippers generals, but not depressed.

They know very well that when G5 returns to their home court, the referee will never blatantly favor the Spurs like this game.

G5 is different from the previous Western Conference finals. Although the Spurs resisted until the last quarter, the Los Angeles Clippers maintained high pressure throughout the game.

Veteran Ray Allen used cold-blooded three-pointers to help the team contain the momentum of the Spurs when the Spurs were about to rise several times, and firmly controlled the Clippers' road to promotion.

At 100:117, the Clippers beat the San Antonio Spurs 17-4 by 1 points at home and became the first team to advance to the Finals.

After the two bulls game, he hugged Duncan and others again. This time he did not mock the veterans of the Spurs.

Because the people of the Celestial Dynasty know very well that their era has indeed come to an end, and they need to start looking for the next leader.

The Clippers defeated the Spurs here, and news came from the East not long after.

The Miami Heat defeated the Pacers with a total score of 4:2 and reached the NBA Finals for the fourth consecutive year.

Ruan Erniu faced LeBron James in the Finals for the third consecutive year in his career.

　Thanks to book friends Immortal Immortal Eternal Immortal and zxclemo for their rewards!
　　
　
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