Chapter 371: The Spurs, who play healthy basketball, stop pretending!
After defeating the Thunder, the Dallas Mavericks hurried to San Antonio for an intra-Texas battle - back-to-back away games against the Spurs.
This battle is not only a civil war in the southwest theater, but also a battle for the top spot in the regular season.
At this time, the Mavericks, who had won 7 consecutive games, had a record of 13 wins and 1 loss, the same record as the Spurs, and shared the league's first place in the regular season.
As Duncan's dominance declined, the Spurs' core shifted from Duncan on the inside to Ginobili on the outside to increase speed, pursue more passes and cuts, and make the offense smoother...
After starting with a 50-50 win rate in the first two games, the Spurs were full of momentum, posting a 12-0 mark and winning 12 consecutive games, becoming the Mavericks' biggest obstacle to the top of the regular season.
There is no room for two tigers in one mountain. In addition, the Spurs automatically dropped to seventh place last season. They chose the Mavericks, the second team in the Western Conference, and finally achieved the following victory over the Black Seven. This hatred will be dealt with by Zhou. Tang Bohu's words are: life and death!
New grudges coupled with old grudges, the Mavericks team is full of fighting spirit.
November 26, at8t Center Arena.
The night is not yet deep.
At this time, the home court of the Spurs was about to usher in the first place battle with the Mavericks. The lights were bright and there was a sea of people.
During the warm-up, Nowitzki and Duncan said hello. Although they are mortal enemies, one debuted in 1997 and the other debuted in 1998. They play at least 4 games a year, and sometimes 11 games in a season. They are both four forwards, but there is still some difference.
We felt sorry for each other and couldn't help but talk about how much money we had.
There is no need for the others. The Spurs are paralyzed by their appearance and feel cold, and the chat is in vain.
At this time, the lineups of both sides for tonight's match were also displayed on the screen in the arena.
The Spurs' top five, Duncan, DeJuan Blair, Richard Jefferson, Ginobili, Parker.
The Mavericks' top five, Chandler, Nowitzki, Butler, Su Bei, Kidd.
This game will be broadcast live by TNT radio station, with Mike Breen and groom Albert providing commentary.
"Is it unexpected? Is it surprising?
The Spurs, who are speeding up, no longer pretend to play positionally. Their current offensive firepower ranks them first among championship-level teams.
From averaging 97 points per game in the 08/09 season, to averaging 107 points per game this season, ranking seventh last season, and now becoming a candidate for the top spot in the regular season!
This Spurs team is hidden too deeply, and this may only be the first year of transformation.
Last season, they also tried, but they were not that good. Parker's injury interrupted the Spurs' plan. Parker was originally chosen as the core of the offense, but the injury was ruthless.
This season, Ginobili has been the core, switching from the sixth man to the offensive core, and he has made an immediate impact, so powerful!
You are so strong in the first year, but if you practice for a few more years, you won't be able to fly!"
"I remember when Ginobili was playing, it was in 2004 and 2005. At that time, the Spurs also had the same lineup, but they had the best regular season record. They were second in the Western Conference in 2004 and first in the Western Conference in 2005.
As Ginobili gradually withdraws, the Spurs can only start playing healthy basketball. They can finish third in the Western Conference for three consecutive years and ensure home court advantage in the playoffs. In the 2009/10 season, they will degenerate to seventh in the Western Conference. It is very likely.
I also wanted to choose the Mavericks as my opponent.
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In one word, the performance is as stable as an old dog!
Now the old dog is showing its fangs, transforming into a ferocious tiger, roaring in the mountains and forests. This performance is really surprising!
However, there is also a hint of helplessness!”
"The aging of the lineup leaves the Spurs with no choice.
They most likely want to take first place in the Western Conference in the regular season, avoid the Lakers and Mavericks in the first two rounds of the playoffs, and try their best to compete in the Western Conference Finals.
At this time, the Spurs no longer have the strength to compete with the Lakers and Mavericks, two championship-level teams.
By changing to an offensive style, reducing confrontation, and adapting to the rules of the times, they also try to use a relaxed style of play to avoid injuries. The Spurs are still the same teenagers as before, playing reasonable basketball, but they have changed their health regimen."
"The Mavericks have nothing to say. Whenever they can't beat them, they will trade their ability for cards.
The current lineup is luxurious, and the only difference is running-in. In the long run of the regular season, the advantage of the bench is the key to winning.
The problem on the bench is a bigger problem for the Spurs. In this game, I am on the side of the Mavericks. Although they are playing back-to-back away games and are suffering physically, the Spurs' fighting spirit is very problematic.
If they take the lead in the first few quarters, the Spurs are likely to win the game, but if it drags on to the last quarter, the game will still be tense.
With the Spurs' healthy basketball style, they probably won't fight the Mavericks for a regular game.
So, playing the Spurs game is boring, it feels like they played the game but didn’t play the game..."
The game begins!
Beep——
When the whistle sounded, the referee threw the basketball high into the air. Chandler defeated Duncan and got the ball for the Mavericks' first attack.
Su Bei rushed to the frontcourt, but was followed by Ginobili and failed to find an opportunity for a sneak attack.
"Kidd dribbled the ball to the top arc, and after his teammates were in position, he immediately distributed the ball to Nowitzis, who was 60 degrees on the right.
Catching the ball, the three-threat step, raising his hand to shoot a fadeaway jumper..."
DeJuan Blair is 2.01 meters tall. According to legend, his height without shoes is 1.96 meters.
The reason why he is allowed to play is because Antonio McDavid is almost 38 years old and Duncan is almost 35 years old. The Spurs need the vitality of new forces inside.
Tiago Spruit, who was selected in 2007, only entered the NBA in the 2010/11 season. Matt Bonner played, but his efficiency was not high. He had no choice but to play short and stocky inside man DeJuan Blair. He had 2
The wingspan of 18 meters is obviously not enough in front of Nowitzki.
Swish——!
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! With his hands up and down, Nowitzki easily opened the scoring account for the Mavericks.
2 to 0!
"As the Mavericks' interior lineup continues to upgrade, one Duncan is not enough.
Of course, in the Black Seven game between the Spurs and the Mavericks last season, McDyess did an excellent job guarding Nowitzki alone.
If McDyess is included, the defensive effect on the Spurs will be even stronger.
However, the attack speed cannot be improved.
If you want to attack well, you must first let go of defense.”
"The Spurs attacked, Parker took the ball to the frontcourt, Ginobili caught the ball from the top of the arc, and Su Bei watched the defense.
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Duncan moved to the high post on the left, Jefferson was waiting on the right wing, Parker cut to the basket without the ball, and DeJuan Blair screened Parker under the right basket..."
The ball was passed to Duncan, Ginobili cut into the basket, and Su Bei followed up to defend, but ran into Duncan's screen.
"After receiving Duncan's hand-off pass, Ginobili took a step, clicked, swayed Chandler, passed the ball to Parker who came out of the screen on the other side, and hit the Mavericks' backdoor from the right..."
Peng, shua——!
Parker easily ate the pie made by Ginobili and scored two points from the basket.
2 to 2!
"The pass-and-cut coordination, I have been through the baptism of the Kings and Princeton, there is nothing surprising about it.
The center provides a high screen, cuts the ball from the outside, finds a cover without the ball, and then catches the ball in an open position or passes the ball to a teammate with a better opportunity to take the shot.
If people move and the ball moves, and the ball moves quickly, the average team will be beaten to death by the passing ball. It is really difficult to defend..."
"The Mavericks attacked, Kidd dribbled the ball to the top of the arc and continued to play Nowitzki's cards.
Playing against Blair was a matter of sending points. Ginobili helped defend, and Nowitzki passed back to Kidd. Ginobili had just returned to defend Jiangsu Bei. Kidd's pass found Nowitzki again.
base……"
When Ginobili helped defend again, Nowitzki suddenly handed the basketball to Su Bei.
"Breaking through with the ball, Su Bei got to the basket and Duncan swept over.
Su Bei scored a casual point. Chandler caught the ball in the low post on the left and was fouled by Jefferson for a layup..."
Beep——!
The referee called a foul and Chandler got two free throw opportunities.
Swish——!
Swish——!
Standing on the free throw line, despite the boos, Chandler showed no mercy and made two free throws.
4 to 2!
“It’s another matter of making a fuss on the inside.
Nowitzki has a huge advantage against Blair.
If the Spurs' outside players help defend, they will focus on one thing and not the other, making it impossible to defend.
Two bottles of poison, what are you going to use?"
You can't stand it!
Fortunately, the Spurs have changed their way of living. If they can't defend themselves, the Mavericks can't even think of defending.
"Parker brought the ball to the frontcourt and passed the ball to Ginobili who received the ball from the top arc.
What?
Ginobili caught the ball, pulled it up and shot without giving Su Bei any reaction..."
The demon sword is so unpredictable, you can't predict how his sword will cut?
Su Bei pounced to block the shot, but Ginobili had already finished.
The basketball drew an arc in the air, and with a swish sound, it penetrated the white net.
"Beautiful, this ball is just a random throw by Blind Ji Ba!"
But it was Ginobili who took the shot, which makes sense!
Ginobili, who is almost 34 years old, has once again become the core of the offense, averaging close to 20 points per game this season.
The demon sword is unsheathed, you can stand it..."
4 to 5!
"In the transition between offense and defense, Kidd dribbled the ball to the top arc, but he still favored one person and turned over Nowitzki's card.
He caught the ball and set up an offensive three-threat. He stepped continuously and tried to take a shot, but was flanked by the Spurs.
Duncan and Ginobili helped defend. Nowitzki faced the sudden increase in intensity of the Spurs' defense and reacted with some discomfort. The shooting angle was blocked and the passing space was blocked. Blair suddenly pressed close.
Nowitzki struggled and made a walking error..."
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"The ball exchange, the Spurs are too familiar with Nowitzki.
It’s better not to use the same tactic repeatedly. The Spurs’ defense can’t spoil its opponents…”
Offensive and defensive transition, the Spurs attack.
"Parker brought the ball to the frontcourt, and Ginobili continued to try to catch the ball from the top arc.
Parker didn't turn over Ginobili's card, but passed the ball to Duncan, then cut outside and ran to the baseline, using Duncan's screen to get rid of Kidd.
"After receiving Duncan's return pass, he pulled up and shot a two-point jumper..."
Chandler was still slow to switch defenses. The Spurs' offensive tactics were simple and fast, and it was really difficult to defend.
You can only bet that Parker's two-point pistol is out of bullets.
Bang-dang——!
"Parker's two-point shot came in.
Luck was on Parker's side, and the basketball flew back to Parker's hands. He turned around and passed the ball to Jefferson in the left corner. He caught the ball, jumped up, raised his hand and took a three-point jumper..."
Bang-dang——!
Jefferson's shooting is inherently stretched, so it's unrealistic for him to make that damn three-pointer like Bowen from the corner in the past.
"The opportunity came out, but Jefferson failed to use it and missed a three-point shot.
Blair jumped up quickly, reacted quickly, grabbed the offensive rebound, and then passed it to Duncan who cut into the basket..."
Bang-dang——!
With a one-handed dunk, Duncan's long arm hung on the basket and scored two points.
4 to 7!
"Being short doesn't mean he doesn't have rebounds. Blair's rebounding and passing are both very good.
This is an important puzzle for pass-cutting coordination. The inside will support the pass, and Duncan will be the finisher. This offensive problem is too difficult to defend, and he can't do it for the Mavericks!"
In the Kings' Princeton system, there are Webber and Divac, both of whom are insiders who can handle the passing game.
In Su Bei's previous life, in the Spurs' formation in 2014, Diaw, a short inside man, was also used to provide passing support.
For the Warriors 15 years later, Green did the same thing!