Chapter 241 The third battle of the brave horse (5)
It was tied at halftime. This result was acceptable to the Warriors, but not the Spurs.
Although they played better than the previous two games, they fell behind 0:2 and the Spurs were already standing on the edge of the cliff!
After a lot of effort, and at home, the result was just a draw, which is not optimistic at all!
More importantly, Lopez has obviously regained his touch, and Curry's condition is getting better and better.
None of this is good news for the Spurs.
When Popovich walked back to the locker room, his face was gloomy and his brows were furrowed.
It’s not easy!
If we really want to lose this game and fall behind 0:3, Da Luo Shenxian will not be able to save us.
But all the tricks that should be used were used, and Popovich was helpless.
With these players and their strength, no matter how many tricks the coach tries, it will be useless!
Soon, the half-time break ended and the game started again.
The two teams started a duel as starters.
The Spurs still zoom in on Lopez's shots.
After resting for a long time, does your hand feel cold? Is your shot inaccurate again?
I bet you won’t get in!
Of course, the Spurs had no choice.
Who else could I choose besides Lopez?
Feeling bad in the gambling library?
It’s better to just admit defeat!
The choice of most teams is Lopez, and the Spurs are no exception.
At the end of the second quarter, because Lopez's touch returned and he hit a few three-pointers, the Spurs players hesitated a little.
This also allowed Curry to find an opportunity to take action.
During halftime, Bobo repeatedly emphasized to his players, don’t hesitate!
This is our only option!
Since you have chosen this path, you must stick to it to the end!
As long as the Warriors play pick-and-roll, they will double-team Curry decisively!
Popovich's instructions worked, and the Spurs double-teamed more decisively.
Curry once again had no chance to shoot.
The opportunities are all here in Lopez.
What makes the Spurs happy is that Lopez's three-point touch is really gone again!
Lopez took three consecutive shots and failed to score!
One was short, one was long, and the other hit the backboard directly!
Lopez was very anxious, but there was nothing he could do.
He has only been in the league for two years, and he only started shooting three-pointers this season.
Needless to say, compared with Curry, even compared with people like Laga Bell and Prince, he is far worse!
And the feeling of the hand is very mysterious. If you say it doesn’t exist, it doesn’t exist. It’s useless no matter how anxious you are!
Taking advantage of Lopez's missed shot, the Spurs played two fast breaks and quickly overtook the score.
The Warriors picked and rolled again, the Spurs still double-teamed Curry, and Lopez was open again.
As a result, Lopez's shot hit the basket again.
The basketball bounced very far, Duncan picked up the basketball and handed it to Ginobili, and the Spurs made another fast break.
59:49!
The Spurs lead by 10 points!
Deng Fang called a timeout.
This can't go on like this.
Today is not Big Lopez's night.
Everyone has such moments.
There is nothing you can do if you encounter it.
Since the pick-and-roll effect is not good, then no pick-and-roll!
After the timeout, Deng Fang replaced Radmanovic.
Lopez doesn't take long to shoot three-pointers, but Radmanovic is different!
He started shooting three-pointers from the day he entered the league!
If you can't defend well, you can still shoot three-pointers!
Since the Spurs want to gamble, let him gamble enough!
Originally, Deng Fang could have replaced Livingston and DeAndre Jordan, but the Warriors were on the road now and trailed by 10 points. The Spurs were gaining momentum and it was difficult to rely on defense alone.
Offense is the best defense!
More importantly, the third quarter has always been Curry's time. If Curry is allowed to sit off the court at this time, the gain outweighs the gain.
Since Lopez doesn't have a good touch, let's find another one who is good at shooting!
Let’s see if you still dare to attack from a flank!
Radmanovic doesn't play pick-and-roll when he comes up. He just needs to stand in the corner to open up space.
Watching the Warriors play Radmanovic, Popovich also replaced McDyess and replaced Bonner.
The Warriors have four outside shooters lined up: Laga Bell, Azubuike, Prince, and Radmanovic.
All four of them are very reliable in three-point shooting, and the Spurs dare not let anyone go.
The Spurs are Hill, Ginobili, Jefferson, Bonner and Duncan.
Since the Warriors no longer play pick-and-rolls, Curry has been replaced by George Hill.
Curry dribbled the ball at the top of the arc, and Hill followed Curry closely, concentrating completely and not daring to relax for a moment.
Judging from the look on Hill, Popovich must have told him not to let Curry shoot a three-pointer!
Curry dribbles the ball two steps beyond the three-point line, and Hill is one step beyond the three-point line!
Any guard who can play in the NBA has two brushes. If you are very close when defending, you will definitely be passed!
Especially when you don't want to give the other party a chance to make a move.
The defense is the passive party after all!
What ordinary guards can do, Curry certainly has no problem doing it!
This scene is not uncommon for Curry this season. He dribbled the ball quickly, moved left and right, and suddenly bowed to Buddha. As soon as Hill's center of gravity was raised, Curry bent over and rushed over!
In the corners on both sides are Prince and Radmanovic, and those guarding them are Bonner and Duncan.
Bonner's speed is as fast as a snail, and it is impossible for him to come back to cover the defense.
Even if Bonner returns to the penalty area, it will be useless. His jumping is not as good as Curry...
Duncan is much faster than Bonner, but he can't come back in time.
The 34-year-old Ginobili was also too late.
The only one with height, bounce, and speed is Jefferson.
Seeing Curry rushing in from the top of the key, Jefferson quickly ran back to the penalty area from 45 degrees.
Curry has an average bounce and is not slow. He dribbles the ball straight to the basket.
It was impossible to block Curry, so Jefferson had to jump from the side to block the shot.
It’s okay to score, but it’s not okay to score easily!
Back then, to be called one of the Three Musketeers of the Nets, Jefferson relied on his jumping and speed.
Curry had already taken off, so he didn't do what he thought. He collided with Jefferson in the air, tilted his body and threw the ball.
Curry's soft touch ranks at least among the top three in the NBA, which is why his shooting percentage at the basket is very high.
The basketball bounced off the backboard and fell straight into the basket.
At the same time, Curry also fell to the ground.
Jefferson was much heavier than Curry, and he took the initiative to bump into him. The two of them bumped into each other. There was nothing wrong with Jefferson, but Curry definitely couldn't bear it.
The referee's whistle sounded immediately!
Two points are valid, plus one penalty!
Jefferson hit him from the side, and as long as there is physical contact, he will be called for a foul.
Although Curry has never received special treatment in the eyes of referees, he can't go too far!
Fortunately, Curry was ready when Jefferson hit him. Although he fell to the ground, there was no problem.
But my butt hurts a little!
After taking a few breaths, Curry sat up.
Curry came to the free throw line, stretched out his body, and made the free throw steadily.
