novel-bin Chapter 194 Western Conference Finals, G1: Spurs!
Chapter 194 Western Conference Finals, G1: Spurs!
Chapter 194 Western Conference Finals, G1: Spurs!
With a big score of 1 to 3 behind, no one expected such a result in the end.
The Thunder and Coach Brooks lost a good hand!
That's 3 to 1, not 1 to 3. The Thunder hold three match points!
But even so, they still lost!
Lost to the defending champion Mavericks who no one is optimistic about!
So far, the two teams in the Western Conference finals have been determined, namely the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks, and the Eastern side are the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics.
For example, the favorites to win the Thunder or the Bulls were eliminated, and the Bulls were even swept out in the first round.
After the game, the Mavericks immediately went to visit Dirk at the hospital where he was.
He has not yet undergone surgery, but the hospital is already conducting a full-body examination.
Once this step starts, it means that Dirk will inevitably miss all the remaining games of this year. According to the doctor's inference, he may miss the game at the beginning of next season, depending on his recovery progress.
As soon as he arrived at the hospital, Dirk's attending doctor complained to Carlisle that the patient's injuries were already serious, but after seeing them play the game yesterday, they became more serious.
The reason is that Dirk actually jumped up when he saw the Mavericks comeback.
Can you believe it?A wounded man jumped up!
Dirk was a little embarrassed by the doctor's complaints. He was too excited yesterday, and he didn't expect to win.
After talking to Dirk in the hospital, everyone went back to their respective homes to find their mothers.
This round of the series can be described as physically and mentally exhausting.
From 1 to 3 to 4 to 3, God knows how much they paid. Even now, Dirk is still lying in the hospital.
Yi Jianlian is not in the mood to train anymore. He needs to hurry up and rest. The Western Conference finals are just around the corner. He must ensure that he is physically fit, because this must be another protracted and hard fight!
It is said that it is a rest time, but in fact it is only one day.
The western finals started first, and the second day of the eastern finals, the two sides staggered.
On May 5th, the first game of the Western Conference Finals will start soon!
The first game will be played at the ATT Center Arena, home of the Spurs, and the Spurs will have a natural home field advantage.
But the Mavericks are already used to it, isn't that how the Thunder fought?
Played until the tiebreaker, and then beat the opponent at the Chesapeake Energy Arena!
"Our opponents are very powerful, don't underestimate them! I repeat, don't underestimate them!" Popovich's gray beard trembled for a while: "All those who underestimated them have been killed. I don't want to go back like Brooks. Eat hamburgers."
Popovich is a master of "cold humor". After hearing his words, everyone on the Spurs showed a meaningful smile.
I just don't know if it's because of Popovich's "bad joke" or because of Popovich
All 18797 seats in the ATT Center arena were filled today, and they wore uniform white jerseys to cheer for the home team today.
The Mavericks are wearing dark blue jerseys today.
In terms of physical fitness and preparation, the Spurs must be more adequate.
This is Game [-] of the Western Conference Finals!
The Spurs looked like they wanted to win, and they fielded their best lineup in today's starting lineup:
Tony Parker, Danny Green, Kawhi, Tim Duncan, Dior.
Sitting on the bench are "Old Demon Sword" Manu Ginobili, and Gary Neal, who averaged 9.8 points per game last season.
In addition, there are substitute insiders Thiago Splitter, small front Stephen Jackson, and big front Matt Bonner.
The 10-man rotation is the same as the Mavericks.
"UA is still starting at No. [-] today, just as we thought, but I don't know how he will play against Duncan." Zhang Lili expressed concern for the country and the people.
You can't blame him, after all, that's the famous Duncan!
The greatest power forward in NBA history!
The werewolf who led the team to win the championship in the second year!
"Duncan still has it in the playoffs, it's scary!"
Without Dirk, the Cowboys lack a stable starting point at the power forward position.
Yi Jianlian had to step up to play the starter, and then put Heywood up to play the fifth position.
Dirk's absence brings more than just a lack of scoring points, but the lack of a comprehensive lineup of Mavericks!
Heywood, who hadn't jumped the ball for a long time, seemed very excited. Xiaoman twisted his waist and squeezed away Dior to get the ball for the first attack. Kidd controlled the ball and advanced.
He observed the form of his teammates on the field. Yi Jianlian was standing in the high position on the right side. Duncan was the main defender. Haywood was standing inside. Carter and Marion were on the three-point line of the bottom corners on both sides, and there were defenses in front of them. people.
One defense, one defense, this is the Spurs' defensive system today.
Kidd and Parker are also old rivals. Kidd has a lot of experience, and he easily passed Parker and went to the inside.
Duncan and Dior's "double ghost hit the goal", Kidd passed the ball without looking at the backhand, at this time Yi Jianlian had slipped to the right three-point line.
Catch the ball, shoot the bow and nock the arrow!
Yi Jianlian's first attack was ready to end with a three-pointer!
With a sound of swiping, the basketball was quickly detached from the fingertips.
"Shh!"
The basketball fell directly into the Nets, and the Mavericks scored the first attack!
Popovich sat on the sidelines and stood up suddenly, "Huh". For some reason, he always felt that Yi Jianlian's three-point shot this time seemed to be different from before.
Although it was all calm and breezy, today he is obviously more confident!
what happened?
Is it because of a tie-break comeback?
Popovich wondered in his heart.
"UA Lian's three-pointers are getting more and more accurate. If you increase your free throw percentage, you might even be able to enter the 180 club!" Zhang Lili also admired Yi Jianlian's shot just now.
Compared with the 170 club, the 180 club is where the real top players gather!
The Mavericks scored the first attack, and the Spurs were calm.
Parker breaks through to find Diaw's pick-and-roll, and then splits to Duncan at a 45-degree angle.
Duncan held the ball with his back, Yi Jianlian was unambiguous, and leaned directly on it. Duncan took advantage of this opportunity, turned over and faced the basket, and hit the board at a 45-degree angle with his signature move!
Seeing Duncan with a blank face and returning to the defense, Yi Jianlian suddenly had a toothache. This guy is really unstoppable. His basic skills are too solid. It can even be said that Yi Jianlian cannot be found in the NBA. people.
He doesn't need any gorgeous movements at all, the simpler the movements, the better for him!
The Mavericks attacked, Yi Jianlian misplaced and singled Parker. Without hesitation, he opened his hand and scored another three-pointer!
Brush brush!
The ball is scored again!
Murder and kill!
Yi Jianlian pointed his index fingers at the sky with both hands. The shooting value of 90 points is so critical that he can't even find any words to describe it!
"I scored two three-pointers in a row in the opening game. Ah Lian is going to explode today!"
The Spurs were unmoved. Parker dribbled the ball and still found Diaw's pick-and-roll, but this time he did not choose to pass the ball, but prepared to play by himself.
Looking at Parker with a gloomy face, Heywood suddenly felt like a little rabbit bumping around.
This is not shyness but fear. Parker's forced breakthrough has always been a nightmare for many inside players.
Parker dribbled the ball with his left hand, his center of gravity began to sink, his eyes were fixed on the direction of the basket, his right arm swung naturally with the dribble, and at the same time blocked Heywood's arm.
Speed up, speed up!
After two steps, the attack distance has been reached!
Parker made a sudden stop, raised his abdomen, raised his center of gravity, collected the ball, and started!
Heywood had already been left behind by him at this time, but Heywood did not give up either. It is very normal for a big man to be passed by a small man, and he is still chasing after him!
In the first step, Parker kicked off the ground with his left foot, and his body had a force to the right!
The second and third steps, release the ball and take off!
The chasing hat behind Heywood failed, because Parker's last step was in a diving trend, just beyond the range of Heywood's defense.
With a swipe, Parker scored a layup!
Pleasing smooth attack!
The score was 6 to 4, and both sides were playing their own strengths at the beginning.
Kidd dribbled the ball and found a pick-and-roll with Yi Jianlian. After the pick-and-roll, Yi Jianlian continued to pull back to the three-point line to catch the ball. This play made Popovich's temples on the sidelines thump.
Because the Spurs have nothing to do with this trick. Yi Jianlian's pick-and-roll quality is excellent, and Parker can't get around it at all.
Big hits small.
Yi Jianlian made a jump shot without blinking an eye!
I am used to the golden rooster and then use this kind of dry pull jumper, it feels quite fresh.
With a three-point throw and a straight-arm jumper, Parker had no choice but to look up to Yi Jianlian to throw the ball.
"Shh" sound!
In again!
3 of 3 in the opening three!
"Ah Lian was blown up, 3 of 3 in the opening game, this is a rhythm that is against the sky!"
"The feeling is overwhelming! The feeling is overwhelming!"
The score was 9 to 4, and the point difference was suddenly opened to 5 points!
Yi Jianlian drew an arc at the corner of his mouth while retreating after finishing his shot.
This is a bit similar to the style of play of the Warriors of later generations. No matter what defensive formation you use, I can shoot as soon as I pull it up, and I can still make it!
With three three-pointers in the opening game, Popovich directly called a timeout!
He is also a little different from other coaches in that no one knows where his timeout rhythm is. Generally speaking, he just calls when he wants to.
"Don't give him a chance to shoot a three-pointer. Parker should be decisive when going around the pick-and-roll. Don't hesitate to squeeze through!"
Popovich thought it was a misplaced defense, because Parker really couldn't interfere with Yi Jianlian.
Back from the timeout, Danny Green missed a three-pointer from the open corner, the rebound was accepted by Yi Jianlian, and the Mavericks started a fast break!
But the Spurs were obviously faster. They set up their formation while retreating. When the Mavericks pushed over, their formation was completely settled.
Kidd continued to look for the pick-and-roll, and Parker wanted to go around first, but there was a tacit understanding between Kidd and Yi Jianlian. The two directly turned into a hand-to-hand pass.
With a bang, the ball didn't adjust the rhythm, the basketball went out of the frame, Kaka flew up to protect the rebound, and it was given to Parker. Parker stepped on the accelerator to accelerate, and after coming to the frontcourt, he changed direction and completed a layup. 9 to 6!
"It was a successful defense!"
Popovich has a certain spirit, this is the rhythm of the Spurs' game!
Looking back, Parker still doesn't switch defenses, as long as you block me, he will go around. If you can score goals while you are on the move, that is your ability.
Sure enough, Yi Jianlian's hit rate began to drop sharply.
In the opening 3, after playing for a while, it directly became 6 of 3, and the hit rate returned to 50%!
"Bobo played a good game of chess, and the offensive rhythm of the UAE's outside line was directly locked!"
Don't change your defense if you kill me, or you'll kill me!
Carlisle saw the trick, and after discussing it with Yi Jianlian, the Mavericks decisively changed their style of play!
If you want to pull it out, I will give it to you!
"Kidd dribbled the ball, he didn't call a pick-and-roll, but directly chose a hard drive!"
"Parker's body-chasing defense!"
Kidd played very lightly, a fake move changed direction from right to left in advance, and passed!
The Spurs' help defense should be targeted. At the moment Parker was passed, Danny Green on one side directly abandoned Carter and came over to help defend!
Danny Green is also a good defensive player. Yi Jianlian Kidd should be one of the top 3D players in the future, but his three-pointers are not stable.
Kidd didn't panic either. He flicked his wrist and passed the ball when he saw the help defense coming over. Carter got an open chance!
Bend the bow and set the arrow, and make a three-point shot!
Old Carter's three points!
But the strength was not enough, the ball hit the backboard!
Yi Jianlian directly used the [Predictive Halo] to grab the rebound from the air.
Second attack!
When Yi Jianlian pulls it up, it is a signature gliding split button!
"Oh!"
"boom!"
Yi Jianlian's first dunk in this game!
With a score of 11 to 10, the Mavericks regained the lead.
The Spurs attacked, and Kawhi made a mid-range jumper. This guy who will inherit Duncan's mantle in the future will still be a young boy.
The ball was so powerful that it hit the backboard directly.
Duncan shook his head, walked over and patted him on the shoulder without saying a word.
He is very optimistic about Kawhi's potential, but now he needs to work harder!
The Mavericks attacked, and Kidd didn't drift this time, but directly stuffed the ball into Yi Jianlian's hands.
Yi Jianlian stood with the ball at a 45-degree angle on the right, facing Lao Deng directly!
"I don't know how Ah Lian is going to fight!?"
Looking at the expressionless Duncan, Yi Jianlian suddenly smiled, how to fight?Of course it was done!
Collecting the ball, aiming at the basket, Yi Jianlian stepped on the ground with both feet, and jumped directly high!
In terms of vertical jump, Duncan is definitely not as tall as him!
Duncan's tentative defense was directly ignored by Yi Jianlian!
With a flick of the wrist, the ball slipped from the fingertips and went straight to the basket!
With a swipe, the ball was scored!
Three points scored!
Yi Jianlian hit the fourth three-pointer of this quarter!
Popovich was stunned on the sidelines.
There should not be many people in this league who can ignore Duncan's defense, but Yi Jianlian played so easily and freely.
This is completely different from before!
confidence!
Super confidence!
Even if Duncan is standing opposite, Yi Jianlian is very confident to throw the ball in!
(End of this chapter)