The Way of the Center

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"Anjie, this kid is full of energy today." Popovich leaned on his chin, muttering to himself on the sidelines. In the opening game, Anjie even ran and jumped to give the Trail Blazers momentum. Worthy of being the defending champions, their state can undergo a drastic change in just one day.

But the basketball game is always a game that needs to last for 48 minutes. An Jie's vitality cannot be maintained for the entire game. As long as it is human, he will be tired.

Therefore, although the Spurs suffered an accident at the beginning of the game, when they attacked the Blazers hinterland again, they still did not rush, as if nothing happened just now, and now the two sides are still stuck at 0-0.

This is the San Antonio Spurs, calm, sophisticated, and always their characteristics.

This time, Duncan still did not honestly fight for the position in the low post, this guy will not let himself be nailed to death in one place. After all, Duncan is an indispensable part of the Spurs offensive system. What he has to do is not only to score, but also to assist his teammates in scoring.

Leonard did the first pick-and-roll for Parker, and Duncan did the second pick-and-roll for him a little further away.

Sure enough, when Lillard got rid of Leonard so hard, he never thought that there was a Duncan waiting for him.

"Peng!" Lillard and Duncan collided firmly, Parker was able to get rid of Lillard's entanglement and continue to the basket.

Originally, Popovich’s tactic was to take Anjie away after Parker broke through, and then hand the ball to Duncan to allow him to shoot at the mid-range. After all, a mere Lillard can't interfere with Duncan's unwavering heart.

But when Parker quickly passed Anjie, the situation changed.

An Jie did not go after Parker, who ran by his side, but continued to stare at Duncan, guarding in front of the "Stone Buddha" who scored 27 points in the previous game.

"Damn it!" Parker cursed. Although the tactics have changed, it can't be difficult for the experienced Frenchman. He continued to go deeper, since An Jie let himself in like this, then he is not welcome!

Just as Parker was preparing for a layup, Aldridge raised his arms to force him. Anjie defended Duncan, and Aldridge made up the defense. This is Ricard's response plan!

Parker wanted to pass the ball, but he found that Splitter's position on the offensive end didn't seem to be very bright. Split is standing at the basket, but now Parker has no room to pass the ball to the basket. Direct air relay? The pass to Duncan was okay, but to do it to Split, I'm afraid that the Brazilian forward who is not good at attacking won't notice it.

There was no way, Parker, who was forced into desperation, had to forcibly stop the jumper. Although Parker's shooting has always been very soft, but under Aldridge's interference, the basketball knocked out of the box.

"Nice defense, there is a great understanding between Ann and LaMarcus. The two of them solved this crisis perfectly, and the defending champion's defense is still dripping so far!"

After an offensive miss, Anjie also assisted Aldridge after attracting a double-team at the basket and easily hit a mid-range shot.

Aldridge's mother ran with Catherine in the stands. Even if it was cancer, she couldn't restrain the mother's happiness now.

Three consecutive offenses and defenses ended in failure, Popovich did not hesitate, and immediately called the first timeout of the game.

The Blazers players high-five each other, and they won the first round of the contest!

After returning from the timeout, Popovich replaced Split with Dior, aiming to strengthen the Spurs' offense. If Anjie puts all his attention on Duncan, Dior will definitely get a lot of opportunities.

After the game restarted, everyone could see that Tony Parker obviously increased the number of self-help attacks. In the first part of the game, Parker put the pass first, but now, when the well-prepared Trail Blazers stifled Parker's passing line, he must blast a gap by himself.

Only by scoring more can you attract defense. Only when the defense is attracted can you find a gap and drive the whole team.

Under such circumstances, the Spurs' offense has finally improved. Coupled with the second half of the first quarter, the appearance of the Argentine "Demon Blade" Ginobili and the rotation of the main players such as Anjie also brought some trouble to the Blazers' defense, and the Spurs approached the score. .

24 to 26, the first quarter ended, the Spurs temporarily trailed by two points. The Blazers today showed a completely different state from two days ago, and they are ready to play high-level games. Although only two points behind, Popovich knows that the situation of the entire game is now firmly grasped by the Trail Blazers. As long as an oversight, Anjie can immediately lead the team to an offensive climax.

Take over the game, take over the game. Popovich must figure out a way to reverse the decline, otherwise, when the second quarter ends, the point difference may not be as simple as two points.

"Obviously! Today the Spurs still want to use Duncan as the attack point to attack. But it is obvious that we did not let the Spurs succeed in the first quarter. It seems that you did not practice in vain during these two days of confrontation training. Let’s change the defense faster, let’s hold the game in our own hands from start to finish!” Ricard took the tactical board and analyzed many offensive lines that the Spurs might use later.

But the best coach still doesn't know that on the other side of the field, Popovich already wants to blaze another path.

Why have the Spurs changed from a precarious position in the playoffs to the favorites for the championship in the past two years? In addition to Popovich and GDP still maintaining high levels, the rise of the Spurs' young players is also the reason why they can quickly regain temperature.

The growth of Leonard, Danny Green, Belinelli and others has brought more new energy to the aging Spurs.

In the first quarter of the game, the Blazers clearly cut the connection between the three GDP. Duncan and Parker could not cooperate, and Ginobili was temporarily unable to be present with the other two at the same time. Since you are deploying for GDP, now Popovich will use another person to defeat you!

After a short break, the second quarter began as scheduled. On the Spurs side, Popovich still retains all the starting points except Split. It seems that he does not intend to let the GDP trio break the predicament.

Duncan made a free throw from the bottom line, and Parker controlled the ball while gesturing to direct the offense. An Jie was ready. He stared at Duncan, trying his best not to let this amazing big man get any chance.

Parker didn't entangle with Lillard this time, and Duncan didn't go up and cooperate with Parker. As soon as the Frenchman had possession of the ball beyond the three-point line, he suddenly hit the ground with a pass and hit the ball into Duncan's hands!

"Is it so direct!?" An Jie game doubts, the Spurs are definitely not the kind of team that will mess around. Let Duncan play singles with himself? Anjie admits that Duncan is great, but will Popovich really make such a choice?

Duncan pushed forward. In the past, people marveled that An Jie, an Asian man, could burst out so much power. But now, replaced by Anjie to marvel at how old Duncan is so powerful.

For the first time, An Jie was actually taken a small step back by Duncan. An Jie immediately stepped up, trying to push Duncan out, and his feet became more stable.

Second time! Duncan continued to fight back, but this time, Anjie didn't move! Inside melee, this is An Jie's most fearless duel.

Seeing that he could not go further, Duncan slowly turned to face the frame. At this time, Danny Green suddenly ran past An Jie, but the backline defender did not attract An Jie's attention. Now, all of Anjie's attention is on Duncan, the biggest threat.

As everyone knows, Duncan suddenly raised the basketball! An Jie thought he was going to shoot, so he hurriedly pushed forward.

Unexpectedly, Duncan's ball is not a shot, but a pass!

The steady No. 21 passed the basketball behind him, and then immediately covered his crotch with both hands. An Jie, who was entangled with Duncan, happened to form a huge obstacle with Duncan, blocking Matthews' footsteps.

Green kept the ball outside the three-point line, turned around and shot directly. This guy's performance in the playoffs has made him one of the hottest three-point shooters in the league.

This time, Danny Green still did not miss. His shot from beyond the three-point line hits directly, cleanly!

"Duncan's feint has deceived everyone. The Spurs' offense finally has a new face. We now seem to see the flow of water against the Thunder. The Blazers have to be careful if they let the Spurs players Open all of them, and the game will be difficult." Bill Walton sitting in the commentary area was as anxious as Ricard on the sidelines. The wonderful cooperation of the Spurs is not a good signal.

"This old fox!" An Jie cursed to himself. Duncan had just played so hard that he really thought the stone Buddha wanted to take over the game. As everyone knows, all this is just paving the way for Green.

After the Spurs scored a three-pointer, the Trail Blazers desperately needed to score to stabilize the situation. However, when Lillard controlled the ball to advance, he found a nightmare he didn't want to face.

Spurs No. 2 small forward Kawhi Leonard is now opening his long arms that are as exaggerated as Angel, arching his waist, waiting for Lillard to throw himself into his arms.

"Come on! Coach Popovich asked Leonard and Damien to talk directly! This time, the Blazers' offensive trouble is huge!" There was an exclamation in the commentary area, and Lillard was already caught by Leon. Nader entangled.

The terrifying shoulder width, the terrifying arm span, and the terrifying big hand. When Lillard was defended by this guy with an extremely exaggerated figure, he didn't have any vision at all!

Lillard can only instinctively protect the basketball from being swept away, but now he simply can't organize an effective offense.

Last year, Ricard solved this problem by letting Iguodala control the ball. But now, Lillard can't get the ball to Iguodala at all, let alone follow-up plans.

Just when Lillard was entangled and embarrassed, the Frenchman Tony Parker suddenly left Matthews behind and ran towards Lillard.

Double teamwork! Lillard was caught in a desperate double team!

Under the combined defense of Parker and Leonard ~www.readwn.com~ Lillard still lost the ball.

Leonard took the basketball to advance with the ball by himself, and Parker was able to run farther ahead with his bare hands.

Before the Trail Blazers had formed an effective replay, Leonard passed the ball forward. Parker, who had already ran to the opposite three-point line, easily received the basketball and succeeded in the empty basket. He raised the knife and fell. The balance of the game seemed to be tilting toward the Spurs!

"It's **** hard!" Ricard yelled, and finally made GDP a little bit more "honest". I didn't expect the young people of the Spurs to make a fuss instead.

Sitting in the commentary area, Bill Walton couldn't help shook his head. No wonder this Spurs team is always enduring. In the difficult moments of the game, there are really people who can stand up. There are too many cards in Popovich's hand, and the Blazers must be more cautious.

The playoffs are a real battlefield, a battlefield without guns. Although the Trail Blazers controlled the situation in the entire first quarter, the final winner may still be named... For mobile phone users, please browse and read for a better reading experience.