Chapter 187 Popovich: I hate three-pointers! It's coming again, how can there be no monthly pass?)(1/3)
After the timeout, the Spurs replaced Robinson with Marik Ross.
This substitution is just like the first half, and it is also the most difficult time for the Spurs.
Originally, Robinson + Ross, one outside, one inside, Duncan + Ferry, one inside and one outside, two time periods, the two partners were the best present effect.
But now Ferry can't get up, so he can only replace Rose and Duncan.
Ross does not have the ability to shoot at mid-range and long distances, which means Duncan can only launch more attacks from near the free throw line.
This will undoubtedly reduce his inside deterrence.
This is true. Duncan's middle distance is still stable, but his damage to the inside has become weaker.
On the other hand, Sun Hao's strength on the outside also forced the Spurs to pull out the defense line again, which gave Uncle Huo Er's room to play in the inside.
One decrease and one increase. Although Sun Hao's performance is not as exciting as the previous period, the Mavericks still play against the Spurs without any disadvantage.
At the end of the third quarter, the Mavericks led the Spurs 75-72!
In this quarter, the Mavericks beat the Spurs by 5 points!
This is incredible without Nowitzki fighting.
In the substitute connection in the fourth quarter, Kukoc continued to perform well. He scored 4 points in a row and shot. The score had reached 13 points, becoming the biggest surprise of the Mavericks' bench tonight.
However, the Mavericks failed to open the score in this period.
Because of the Spurs, Popovich let Duncan play at the beginning of the first quarter!
The situation in front of him made Popovich not care about so much.
This adjustment also conveys a message, and he will end the game in Game 6!
The quarter ended in more than 5 minutes, and the score on the field was 85-82. The Spurs overtook the score under the leadership of Duncan.
Old Nelson called for a timeout. After the timeout came back, both main players returned to the court and held the final decisive moment.
Popovich stood on the sidelines, with his hands on his chest.
The 3-point lead is not much, but the Spurs have gone through the most difficult time.
Now that Robinson is back, the Spurs have the opportunity to play steadily and accept the game.
As long as... Sun Hao's performance is no longer as crazy as the third quarter.
In fact, such performance is also difficult to replicate.
The Mavericks' offense, Sun Hao made another three-pointer from the outside and missed.
After the third quarter, the Spurs significantly strengthened their outside defense, and even Duncan stood at the free throw line and was ready to assist in defense at any time.
However, Uncle Huo Er grabbed the offensive rebound!
Like the second half of the third quarter, the Spurs' defensive focus shifted outward, giving Uncle Huo Er's more opportunities to perform!
Uncle Huo Er made a breakthrough and made a layup to continue scoring for the Mavericks!
85 to 84!
The difference is back to 1 point!
The difference between the two sides has never been widened tonight!
At this time, let alone the fans on the scene, even the fans in front of the TV held their breath.
This is definitely the most intense game since the series, with a punch to the flesh.
Duncan turned around and missed the ball at the basket, immediately grabbed a second offensive rebound, and then took another shot to cause Bradley to foul.
The stone Buddha was still unstoppable, but when the camera gave the close-up, he could see the obvious ups and downs on his chest.
Ferry can't play, Robinson is old, and Duncan has the most playing time in this game. Even if he is Shifo, he is a little tired.
Duncan, after all, isn't a real stone!
However, after adjusting his breathing, he still made both free throws, helping the Spurs to expand the score to 3 points again.
Sun Hao had an 8-shaped running game in the frontcourt and took advantage of Uncle Huo Er's cover to make a three-pointer.
Duncan tried hard to save this ball and assist in defense to interfere with it, but Sun Hao's shooting rate was still very fast, so he shot out before his interference.
One of the most obvious advantages of three-pointers over the inside line is that even if the running consumption is included, his physical energy consumption will be smaller.
This has no performance in the front, but the advantage comes out at the end of the game.
"Swish!"
Accompanied by a crisp sound, Sun Hao's three-pointer hits the ball!
This is his seventh three-pointer in the second half!
Ultimate mystery: Basketball oceanography!
"Damn it!"
This ball was shot, and Popovich, who was quiet throughout the second half, finally couldn't help but swear.
He really hates three-pointers now!
87 square meters!
With the last 5 minutes left before the end of the game, both sides stood on the same starting line again!
This is destined to be the kind of game that needs to reach the countdown stage.
Time is getting smaller bit by bit, but the score difference on the court always jumps back and forth between 1 and 3 points, and the players on both sides are red in every round.
Two minutes before the end of the game, Sun Hao fell down while running, and after falling, he looked painful.
This time it wasn't because of the small moves that people used, or Harris was experienced, so he asked Old Nelson to call a timeout and immediately asked the team doctor to come up to help.
This is a fierce battle, and the feet cramped.
Although the physical energy consumption in the confrontation is not as great as the inside line, Sun Hao's attack is accompanied by countless running positions, and his feet can no longer hold on.
Sun Hao was helped to the bench for treatment, and the players on both sides were panting.
This game is like a marathon.
The end point was not far away, but they were still heading side by side.
"We have to give this team a lot of applause, maybe the performance tonight is hard to replicate, but they are awesome."
In this round of the series, the Spurs staged a fight and killing in basketball, but people still have the same kindness and worldly style.
It’s just that this kind of love and worldly style was won by the Mavericks themselves with their performance.
Sun Hao got back from cramping and the game on the field continued!
The Mavericks sent the ball on the sideline, and Sun Hao continued to run, and another 8-shaped running position. After receiving the ball, he took a three-pointer against Daniels.
"Swish!"
The ball, go in!
His eighth three-pointer in the second half!
“…”
Popovich was already shocked.
Is this him, a person?
It's really not a human being, because Sun Hao's 8 three-pointers have already created a new record of NBA's three-point shooting in the playoffs!
Duncan was double-teamed in the frontcourt attack, and Shi Fo stepped forward and barely broke out of the box!
His physical energy is quickly consumed...
"Bang!"
The next second, Duncan suddenly burst out and dunked the ball into the basket with his long arm!
"call!"
Duncan let out a long sigh after dunking.
He really doesn't have much physical strength, but his willpower is still there!
Sun Hao turned around and made a three-pointer and then missed.
His touch was still hot tonight, but even so, it was impossible for everyone to enter.
Looking back, Duncan double-teamed the ball and gave it to Porter on the outside.
Porter made a three-pointer.
"Dou!"
The ball hit the back edge of the basket, but after bounced for a while, it went in!
94 to 92!
The Spurs got a two-point lead.
To be continued...