pinnacle swinger

Chapter 345

Before the intermission, the Spurs and the 76ers were tied at 49.

Intense competition, dizzying tactical battles, endless personal skills, the two teams performed textbook-like tactical moves, and explained what is called the best team.

The 76ers felt that the Spurs were very difficult, and the Spurs also felt the 76ers' difficulty.

"It's more terrifying than the knights I met six years ago." Duncan's expression was serious.

"That's right, and their lineup is really balanced, and the bench players are also very strong." As the leader of the Spurs' second team, Ginobili has the most say in this regard.

"Usually in the third quarter, the 76ers' offense will have a wave of turmoil. It is critical to prevent this wave of offense." Duncan nodded and said.

What he said is that superstars generally like to strengthen their own offense in the third quarter.This includes Kobe, James, and Tang Wenlong who is playing against him now.Because this quarter of the game is very critical, if the point difference cannot be widened and the fight is held in the fourth quarter, it is likely to be delayed until the last moment, and once the last moment is reached, the factors that determine the outcome will increase a lot of unpredictability in vain.

After Ginobili and the others heard this, they immediately felt awe-inspiring, secretly thinking that the third quarter would definitely be more difficult.

On the other side, in the 76ers locker room, the atmosphere was rather dull. Although everyone was a seasoned veteran player, it was one of the few teams that encountered a team as tough as the Spurs. Time can always guarantee a strong degree of concentration.

"It is still necessary to strengthen outside breakthroughs and reduce turnovers." Doug Collins listed the statistics of the first half. .”

After the words fell, the young players of the 76ers all blushed. They all said that the Spurs were a team for the elderly, but when they were on the court, they couldn't feel their slowness at all. In some places, they were more vigorous than their young people. (so dirty)

can't bear...

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In the sound of the referee's whistle, the players of both sides started the second half of the game.

The Spurs, who did not win the jump ball, seized the first opportunity to attack. Duncan, who fell to the low post, caught the ball and beat David West, then turned around and dribbled the ball with his right hand.

The basketball hit the net, and the Spurs took the lead in the second half, leading 51 to 49 by 2 points.

At the beginning of the second half, the 76ers fine-tuned the lineup. Ray Allen replaced Lowry as the starter in the second half, and Tang Wenlong was directly moved to the point guard position, at least on the offensive end.

When Tang Wenlong had possession of the ball for halftime, the Spurs were still defended by Leonard alone.

In the first half, Tang Wenlong scored a total of 11 points. Leonard's defense was indispensable. When Tang Wenlong didn't force a shot, he did a good job, and he only fouled once. In the rest of the second half, this It is very critical and important.

Tang Wenlong dribbled twice under the crotch at the top of the arc, dribbled behind the back of the basketball, switched to his right hand at will, and then flicked it ahead of time to Ray Allen who ran out.

Ray Allen caught the ball and clicked directly in the air.

Then Danny Green jumped up subconsciously, and then Ray Allen took two steps sideways and chose a long-range emergency stop jumper.

Missed, the rebound rolled out after a circle, Duncan lightly tapped the ball, and gave it to Parker who turned back to protect the rebound.

The small French sports car started instantly, and the speed was very fast. Tang Wenlong retreated to his own half, followed by Iguodala, and the two formed the first line of defense.

Then Iguodala followed Parker, and Tang Wenlong ran to the other side to stop Leonard who was about to make an air cut at any time.

Parker continued to change directions without shaking off Iguodala. Seeing that there was no particularly good opportunity, he stopped and waited for other Spurs players to catch up, and reorganized the position.

Splitter missed the shot and the rebound was grabbed by David West.

In 11 minutes, Tang Wenlong hit Leonard with his back, his shoulders dangling, his footsteps staggered by a step, and he turned around and shot a standard fadeaway jumper like Jordan.

Hit, the two teams tied for 51.

What a classic and collectible action, fans of Tang Wenlong were intoxicated by Tang Wenlong's picturesque and elegant posture, and couldn't help arousing the purest basketball dream.

The talented super scorers of the post-Jordan era seem to have a bunch of scoring skills, and no matter how they are compared, the fadeaway jumper after post-up singles is undoubtedly the most efficient way.It's just that when different scorers use this skill, the amplitude, rhythm, technique and final effect are very different.

Tang Wenlong's shooting ability is the best in the league, and his wingspan and jumping are top-notch. When he masters this skill and uses it, it is really difficult for ordinary people to guard against it.Just like just now, Leonard's defense didn't actually lose his position, and the cover-up in the end was also very oppressive, but Tang Wenlong still scored.

Then at 8 minutes and 14 seconds of the third quarter, Tang Wenlong had another chance to shoot from the baseline. He turned around and made a fallback jumper, scoring 4 points in a row in the third quarter.

The 76ers led the Spurs by 56 points 54 to 2.

Popovich's heart tightened, and there was no change on his face, but he couldn't help feeling a little worried, worried about Tang Wenlong's offense and Leonard's defense.

On the next Spurs offense, Parker missed a jumper from the free throw line.

The 76ers attacked. Tang Wenlong stood with the ball at his elbow, held the basketball high and made a tentative step. He looked at Leonard, but Leonard watched his feet change.

His heels are always off the ground, and then there is a very confusing breakthrough.

First feint to the right, then dribble the ball behind the right hand and switch to the left hand, step on the ground with the left foot, and cross step with the right foot to the left, at the same time, the left hand in control of the ball grabs the basketball and pulls it back. After a counterclockwise rotation, he suddenly turned back to the right to break through, passing Leonard whose center of gravity had already been shaken.

Tang Wenlong was thinking of playing with his back to solve the battle, but he didn't expect to play a street ball by accident, and the effect was that he entered the Spurs' formation in the blink of an eye, and then the Spurs' formation suddenly shrank.

At this time, his vision was extremely wide, like a magician, he found the open teammate on the field in an instant-Iguodala!
Iguodala shot a three-pointer from the bottom corner and hit it! 59 to 54, the 76ers lead by 5 points!
This was a big point difference that was rarely seen in the first half. Popovich immediately called a timeout very cautiously. Both the 76ers and the Spurs happened to take a break and walked back to their respective benches.

The audience applauded, and the four large screens hung in the center of the arena immediately played back Tang Wenlong's instant pass just now, especially the gorgeous dribble that passed Leonard before. At the most thrilling moment, Leonard's The long fingers are even less than five centimeters away from Tang Wenlong's ball path.

Tang Wenlong looked up at the replay, and shouted in his heart that it was dangerous. The young man on the opponent's arm was surprisingly good, and his palms were ridiculously large. The defense was really oppressive and aggressive.

Back from the timeout, Ginobili came on and replaced Danny Green, who hadn't played much.

On the first goal of the Spurs' offense, Ginobili broke through and caused a foul by Iguodala, sending himself to the free throw line and killing the 76ers.

The Argentine made two free throws, and the Spurs were 56 points behind 59 to 3.

(End of this chapter)