Chapter five hundred and sixty six: more than me
Duncan successfully scored 3 points on Angel's head, and this goal also represents the Spurs' determination to win.
Playing three points is always a kind of offense that can boost morale. What's more, Duncan is the one who completed this goal.
When the Trail Blazers attacked again, they found that the Spurs' overall morale was higher than before.
Lillard had just transported the ball outside the three-point line, and Tony Parker suddenly rushed out of the sprint as if he was desperate.
Seeing this, Lillard immediately planned to hold the ball with both hands, but his speed was still a little slower than Parker.
Parker's rapid sprint made him poke the ball in Lillard's hand, but because of the rapid acceleration, Parker's center of gravity began to become messy. The guy staggered a few steps and knew that he would definitely not be able to catch up with the basketball. So he jumped and hugged the basketball he had taken away tightly in his arms.
"Another flying to save, this intense scene is very common in this series."
Just as Parker hugged the ball, Leonard happened to pass by the Frenchman. Tony Parker lay on the ground and threw the ball forward, delivering the ball accurately to Leonard!
Lillard clenched behind Leonard, but Leonard's much stronger body made him always have the upper hand.
In the end, the young Leonard withstood Lillard and successfully dunked! In order to prevent the Spurs from getting extra free again, Lillard did not interfere more.
"It was a perfect defensive counterattack. Tony Parker's desperate steal was simply too unexpected." Kenny Smith couldn't believe that the Spurs actually played the fighting spirit and vitality that only young teams had today.
"After all, the Spurs have been pushed to the edge of the cliff by An. They have no way out. Even if they are bloody and fight with the Trail Blazers until they die together, they must win!"
"Don't be afraid of Damien! Continue to control the ball, keep calm, keep steady!" Ricard shouted at Lillard on the sidelines. Lillard, who made a mistake but was not blamed, became more cautious and firm.
In the next attack, Lillard successfully found a gap and made a layup through several transmissions and off-ball running.
Seeing that Lillard was still attacking bravely, Ricard was relieved a lot. In addition to being inexperienced, the biggest disadvantage of young players is that they are prone to losing confidence. After being intercepted by Parker, Ricard was still worried that Lillard would be timid, but now, this kind of thing will not happen to Lillard.
Both sides fought back and forth, and each performed very well. Popovich and Ricard also called for several timeout adjustments, but no one could limit the other in the first quarter.
This situation continued until the end of the first quarter and was not broken by either side. 25 to 25, after 12 minutes of fierce battle, the two sides temporarily tied, no matter how good or bad it was.
"Another draw, the players on both sides performed very well today, which was in sharp contrast to the fatigued state in the last game. After all, it was a battle against the back, and no one was willing to let go first." Kenny Smith was sweating all over the head, and the wonderful game made this guy completely devoted himself to it.
"The subsequent game will be very difficult for the Trail Blazers." On the other hand, Mike Bolling of espn made different assessments of the situation.
"Is that so? But from now on, the two sides are playing comparable?" Mike Brynn's partner couldn't see what advantage the Spurs have.
"It seems to be comparable now, but today the three GDP players performed very well. The longer the game time, the more trouble these three guys will bring to the Trail Blazers." Mike Brynn looked serious. The most terrifying time of the Spurs was when all the GDP players could perform!
"Tim, Tony, Manu. At the beginning of the second quarter, I want you all to play! According to Ricard's habit of employing people, he should let An rest off the court in the early part of the second quarter. This is your opportunity! Seize the opportunity of the Trail Blazers' rotation, open the score, and build an advantage!" Popovich looked at the three people in front of him with confidence. After so many years, the Spurs have sent away many people and welcomed many new faces. But the positions of these three guys will never change, and they are also the most trustworthy.
The short period of rest was fleeting, and when the Spurs players came on the stage, Ricard couldn't help frowning.
Duncan, Parker, and Ginobili. These three old carriages are present at the same time, which can only prove one thing-Popovich wants to open the score.
On the Trail Blazers, as Popovich expected, the main players such as Angel and Aldridge were still resting. Now they are sending a half substitute and half main lineup on the field.
"It's 2013 now!" Ricard said to himself. GDP is indeed great, but that's only for their era.
At the beginning of the game, the Spurs attacked first. Batum put forward the task to him was to continue to lock Leonard. In Ricard's view, Leonard, the youngest Leonard in the Spurs is the most dangerous point.
However, this time Parker's offense did not find Leonard at all, but directly passed the ball to Ginobili, who was about to bald.
Argentina's "Demon Sword" broke through with the ball. Matthews didn't expect Ginobili to play so resolutely, so he responded half a beat slower.
After a successful breakthrough, Ginobili jumped up and made a layup, but his ball holder held the basketball and slapped him behind him.
A pass from behind without looking at people, Ginobili's goal of passing the ball is naturally to retreat to Duncan outside the free throw line.
Meyers Leonard thought he would definitely be able to complete the block, but when he found out that Ginobili did not have a ball in his hand, it was too late.
Duncan seemed to have just jumped symbolically and shot. The basketball hit the basket's neck, but fell into the net when it fell for the second time.
A simple mid-range shot score made the fans of the Att Center excited! This is not just a mid-range shot, it is a standard GDP offense!
"With a beautiful cooperation, no matter what era the Spurs' trio is always full of threats!" Mike Bryn couldn't help but applaud the Spurs. His expectation was indeed correct!
Leonard Danny Green? No, no, no, at the moment of life and death, you have to rely on three old carriages!
Angel glanced at Ricard, and the leader of the Trail Blazers clearly felt a sense of crisis.
"The three guys are in very good shape today. Look, let's go up early. Otherwise, the score might be pulled apart." Angel suggested to Ricard.
"Yes." Ricard agreed calmly, then held his chin and observed the field.
The Trail Blazers' offense ended with Batum's three-pointer. Duncan took the offensive rebound and immediately passed the ball to Parker.
Parker and Ginobili, the two old guns, began to run wildly. Fortunately, the Trail Blazers retreated quickly enough, otherwise these two guys might have to stage another gorgeous attack.
Fischer panted in front of Parker, but Parker did not give Fischer a chance to breathe.
Suddenly, after starting up, he turned around quickly, and Parker passed Fischer, who could not take steps.
Facing Meyers Leonard's defense, Parker easily made a throw-in. The Spurs won another goal, and Anjie clenched his fists off the court.
In the next round, Duncan suddenly passed the ball after attracting double teams at the basket, allowing Ginobili, who was ambushed in the bottom corner, to get a three-pointer opportunity. The Argentine did not waste Duncan's pass, and he used his precise three-pointer to expand the Spurs' lead to 7 points.
"Suspend the timeout." Ricard finally couldn't help it. He thought that if the score difference was not widened quickly, he would give Anjie and the others a few more minutes as much as possible. But now it seems that if the Spurs' momentum is not interrupted, the score difference will probably go to double digits.
Everyone knows the purpose of Ricard calling this pause, and the battle between Anjie and GDP is about to begin!
"That guy is coming, you must play more cautiously and smartly. Remember, don't limit our offense to the outside just because she is on the court. This guy is not a god, he is not invincible!" Popovich tapped the tactical board.
"Defense, if we want to tie the score, we must start with defense. After the game, we will choose whether to advance or return to Portland!" Ricard placed his tactics on defense.
The game continued, Matthews and Lillard served from the backcourt, while the others first stood in the frontcourt.
An Jie was standing on the wing of a step inside the three-point line at this moment, and Duncan naturally followed him inseparably.
"Let you see how good the old guys are."
"Hmm!" An Jie suddenly turned around. Just now, was it...Duncan's stone statue talking to him?
When Anjie looked over, Duncan returned to a state of expressionlessness. He was really a stone statue, but he did not have a stone heart. Duncan is also excited!
Lillard raised his hand and signaled that someone would come to the high pick-and-roll. Anger took the initiative, and he once again transformed into a high wall beside Tony Parker.
Duncan waited for an opportunity to move from behind Angel, but Lillard did not walk to the side where there was a pick-and-roll, and another fake pick-and-roll!
Seeing that Lillard surpassed his half of his position, Parker naturally did not dare to slacken and chased back with all his strength. However, Lillard suddenly retreated under his crotch while he was accelerating and retreated outside the three-point line.
"Damn it!" Parker, who had been sprinting with all his might, suddenly changed his center of gravity backwards. At this moment, Parker's soles slipped and fell to the ground in a mess.
"Oh my god! Damien Lillard shook Tony Parker!" The entire commentator area was boiling, and everyone screamed in surprise in their respective languages.
Duncan responded immediately and planned to make up for Lillard.
But when he was about to move, he found that he was blocked by An Jie's pick-and-roll just now!
After Lillard retreated, he took action decisively. The arc of the basketball was a bit flat, but at this moment of worry, the orange-red ball was still hollow into the net!
"Top Ten goals! Absolutely Top Ten goals! Damien Lillard, this first-year rookie is simply amazing!" Yu Jia screamed wildly, knocking Parker to make a three-pointer. Can you imagine this is something a first-year rookie did?
Angel and Lillard slapped hard. The Spurs had GDP, but the Trail Blazers were not the only one!
"I'm not alone, Tim." This time, it was Angel's turn to speak behind Duncan.
Chapter completed!