Chapter 241 Chapter 249+Chapter 10 Beat Their Shit Out! (Two in One Chapter)
After a while, Budenholzer, the team's first assistant, came in.
Compared with Popovich, who has a lot of emotional ups and downs in sunny days and rainy days, Budenholzer is gentle and refined, which is completely another extreme.
"Greg is in a bad mood today, you guys don't have nothing to do to hit the gun."
After Budenholzer came in, he reminded him.
The team members showed doubts on their faces, but they all nodded one after another.
Popovich came in after a while.
Like Budenholzer said, his face was sullen and ugly, like everyone owed him $500.
"The next game is very important. You guys better not give me anything wrong on the court. If I make a mistake, sit on the bench for me!"
He also talked about some tactical details. This time, he didn't change to a smiling face at the end, and left with a sullen face.
When he left, the players looked at each other in blank dismay. Popovich's state is really unusual.
Tang Tian couldn't help but smile.
It seems that Popovich also saw the news of Paul's post-match interview, and he should also be angry.
Even though his actual age is over 60, his inner age is sometimes very young.
The Lakers lost the Thunder 100-103 at home in the fourth game, and the big score became 1-3.
Both Los Angeles teams went away with such big scores.
This time they are not looking at who can win the next game, but who can stay strong for a while.
Both the Spurs and Clippers have practice sessions on game day, but there are some nuances between the two teams.
The Spurs' training is closed and closed to the media, while the Clippers are open to the outside world.
Under the lens of the media, the Clippers players smiled from time to time and looked quite relaxed.
They really, as Griffin said before, have completely let go of their psychological baggage.
The attendance rate of the ATT arena that night was full, and the fans filled the old arena to the brim.
Among the logos held in the hands of the audience, in addition to those that can be seen normally, there are some more eye-catching ones.
"Teach them a lesson!"
"Shut them up!"
"Let them go fishing tonight!"
...
This group of Buddhist fans in San Antonio has become so excited.
The only possible reason for this is the interview with Paul and Griffin after the game. It seems that this incident has aroused public outrage.
"Kenny, I have a strong feeling that tonight's game will be a little different than usual."
The commentator for this game is Barkley, Kenny Smith, and O'Neal, the big three. Before the game started, Barkley couldn't help but speak.
"It comes from your unique sixth sense again?" Smith smiled and looked at Barkley.
"No, look at the expressions of the Spurs players." Barkley said, looking at the Spurs bench.
Smith looked back, and then saw what Barkley was talking about.
The expressions of the entire Spurs team are very serious, which is the first time I have seen this year.
Looks like tonight's game will indeed be a little different.
This seriousness even spread to the opening ceremony.
When the Spurs starters came on the court, their expressions were cold, as if infected by Duncan and Leonard.
The fans at the scene became more excited when they saw the reaction of the players.
If the remarks of Paul and Griffin are upgraded, they can be regarded as provocations, and the Spurs should also respond.
After the opening ceremony, the two teams started to play one after another.
Neither side has adjusted the starting lineup.
Duncan and Jordan's jump ball.
When the whistle blew from the sidelines, Duncan reacted extremely quickly this time. He even dialed the ball back to the Spurs' half court before Jordan.
He even won the jump!
First time in the series!
There was a burst of cheers at the scene, this is a very strong signal!
The Spurs attacked the frontcourt, an AI hammer tactic, Leonard's open three-pointer missed.
But Duncan grabbed the offensive rebound toughly and dunked the ball into the basket directly across Jordan.
The fans were stunned.
What. The. Fxck!
This is the 35-year-old Duncan? !
25 of it!
Little Jordan was stunned. He had never played against Duncan at his peak, but after playing so many games, it was the first time he felt powerless.
Budenholzer's eyes widened at this time.
Duncan really can't treat it according to common sense. When Popovich gets angry, he also enters the mode of going back in time?
In the Clippers' offense, Paul and Griffin cooperated, and Griffin turned sharply and ran over Dior's rebound to the basket.
"boom!"
As soon as the ball was shot, Duncan slapped it and flew it out of the field.
"Tim~ Duncan!"
Accompanied by the shouts of the live DJ, the fans at the scene trembled from the depths of their souls.
This offense and defense, Duncan wet them!
This year, Duncan is 35 and will soon be 36. His beard is starting to turn gray, but just now, he directly ruled the penalty area with his offense and defense!
"Do you know? This guy used to play games like this every day."
O'Neill said with memories in his eyes at this time.
O'Neal has a high vision, and there are not many big men who can be recognized by him, and Duncan is one of them.
Saying this sentence is not only a recognition of Duncan, but also a kind of emotion.
To know Duncan's words, he has already secured the position of the number one power forward in history.
Tang Tian was probably the one with the most balanced mentality at this time.
In fact, Duncan seldom relied on his body even when he played at his peak, and his strength in this style of play declined very slowly.
In addition to the physical problems caused by age, if he fights with all his strength, he still has 70% to 80% of his peak strength at this time.
In the regular season, including the games before the playoffs, Duncan basically kept playing.
But when Popovich got angry, his old subordinate couldn't help it.
No. 21 rookie!
The Clippers sent a sideline ball, and Paul's mid-range back was interfered by Duncan's long arm, and he almost made a three-point shot.
Diaw received the defensive rebound and Parker took the ball to the frontcourt.
At this time, Duncan leaned against Jordan and directly asked for the ball in the low post!
Tonight's "Stone Buddha" is really different!
Parker signaled his teammates to pull away, and then gave the ball in.
After Duncan received the ball, he hit Jordan with his back, and after turning around to the free throw line to deceive Jordan, he turned back and made a signature hit.
"boom!"
The ball bounced off the backboard and into the net.
Iconic slap score!
Duncan scored 4 points in a row at the start!
"I found out, he was in a state of anger tonight." Barkley said.
"What? You can see that too? His facial expression hasn't changed at all?" O'Neill couldn't help but say at this moment.
"No, Shaq, he can't look at his face, you have to look at his body movements, look at his eyes." Barkley explained.
He watched a lot from the commentary booth, and he is still more experienced in this area.
After hearing this, O'Neal squinted his eyes and looked carefully at Duncan's eyes.
Not to mention, Duncan's expression has not changed for thousands of years, but this look.
Huh?
Why does it look a little cute?
Well, in fact, the eyes can't see it.
If Duncan laughed again at this moment, probably without Crawford, O'Neill would have wanted to give him a T.
However, it can be seen from his body movements that Duncan is a little different tonight.
In the Clippers' offense, Paul broke through to the basket and passed the ball back to Griffin. Griffin took the ball and flew up to dunk.
Duncan stood directly under the basket and held down the ball in Griffin's hand.
As the best and most low-key power forward in history, Duncan's physical talent is also historical.
His wingspan reaches a terrifying 2.30 meters, while the opposite Griffin is 2.11 meters.
There is no harm without comparison. Griffin jumped the ball early, but it was still pressed by Duncan's palm.
There is a force confrontation between the two bodies and arms.
At this time, Griffin hadn't learned how to use the non-slam dunk hand to push people when dunking. After this hard confrontation, the ball was directly shot by Duncan!
"Stone Buddha" consecutive blocks!
"Charles, no one wants to fight this guy except me."
While O'Neal blew Duncan, he also blew himself well.
Barkley and Smith were both amused, but they still nodded.
Although the words are pretentious, they are also true.
Griffin didn't have time to be depressed, and the blocked ball fell directly into Parker's hands, and Parker quickly made a fast break and scored a layup.
The Spurs started 6-0!
Barkley's hunch is right, the Spurs are really different tonight!
"Hey! Wake up!"
Paul lost the relaxed look he had at the beginning of the game, and now shouted at the players.
This opening reminded him that if they lost this round, they would go straight home and go fishing.
Griffin caught the ball in the low post and hit Duncan with his back. Duncan's old tree was rooted and motionless, and he couldn't get in.
The ball could only be given back to Paul, and Paul broke into the free throw line to meet Parker's mid-range back and finally scored. The Clippers finally broke the scoring shortage.
But looking back, Duncan turned around for a layup at the basket again, and after a strong confrontation with Griffin, who was helping to defend, caused the latter's defensive foul.
"Stone Buddha" made two free throws steadily, and scored 6 points in less than three minutes of the opening!
"You know how good a big man was when he averaged 25 points a game in the slow game of the last century."
Kenny Smith also began to sigh with emotion.
O'Neill and Barkley both smiled and nodded at the same time.
Duncan's peak period is very long, and he peaked as soon as he debuted.
At the beginning, they played a nationally broadcast training game with Olajuwon, David Robinson, Malone's super luxury dream team, and the college selection team led by Duncan.
In addition to Duncan, the names of the college selection team were Billups and Pierce.
Although they won in the end, they narrowly won, and even at halftime they fell behind the college selection team by 42 to 59 by a full 17 points!
That shocked America at the time.
Duncan scored 22 points and 10 rebounds in that game, and his reputation exploded even more, which also triggered a subsequent grand occasion for the Spurs and Celtics to compete for bad results.
Tang Tian blocked Foye's outside three-pointer and flew off the field.
The Spurs are not just Duncan tonight, the whole team is in a terrible state.
The Clippers sent a sideline ball, and Butler's breakthrough with the ball also missed Leonard's defense.
The Spurs attacked the frontcourt again, and as soon as Duncan got the ball, the Clippers double-teamed directly.
If there is no double-teaming, their inside line will really be blown up.
However, with the Clippers' double-teaming, the Spurs' outside opportunities came out.
Tang Tian took advantage of Leonard's pick-and-roll to catch the ball for a three-pointer.
Duncan flicked the ball for the first time.
Tang Tian catches the ball and makes a shot.
"Shua!"
The three-pointer hit the net.
The Spurs lead 11 to 2!
"Wow!" O'Neal exclaimed.
"They're in trouble." Kenny Smith said seriously.
Paul's layup in the frontcourt was missed by Duncan, and the rebound was also accepted by Duncan.
Looking back, with the Spurs' Zip tactics in the frontcourt, Leonard also made an open three-pointer from the bottom corner.
Within five minutes of playing, the Spurs had already achieved a 10-point lead.
"Guys! It's not a matter of trouble anymore, this game will take it."
Barkley yelled directly.
Although "Big Mouth" is often slapped in the face by himself, the commentator has more than ten years of experience and his predictions of the game are accurate most of the time.
More than 8 minutes into the first quarter, the Clippers did not improve at both ends of the offense and defense. The Spurs had already led by 21 to 6 by a full 15 points.
Official suspension time.
Paul once again grabbed the tactical board and arranged tactics. It can be seen that he is very anxious.
On the Spurs' side, Popovich's expression didn't seem to ease in the slightest.
"Kawhi, what happened to the position you were defending just now? Don't let Butler get in the paint, understand?"
"Danny, has Williams made a breakthrough? What are you letting him do? Push me up!"
...
This can be fully felt from what Popovich said during the timeout.
"Don't be soft, beat their shit out!"
At the end of the timeout, Popovich said something very indecent.
The team members were stunned, this was much more vulgar than before.
But it is also clearer what Popovich wants to do tonight.
The Clippers are so embarrassing, he is not going to hold back.
Back from the timeout, both sides replaced the substitute lineup one after another.
On the Spurs side, Tang Tian and Diaw were still on the field, and the remaining three were Ginobili, Green and Splitter.
The Clippers are led by Griffin, plus Bledsoe, Williams, Nick Young and Kenyon Martin.
Griffin singled Dior in the frontcourt, turned around and went to the basket to kill.
Dior grabbed the ball very well and didn't give Griffin a chance to stand up. Griffin flicked his hands and shot, but Splitter slapped him back.
Griffin took off his braces and complained.
But this isn't Los Angeles, and the referee didn't blow his whistle.
Tang Tian grabbed the ball from the outside, and the Spurs quickly played a fast break. Ginobili hit the three-point line in the frontcourt and made an emergency three-pointer.
"Shua!"
The three-point shooter went up and down, and the point difference came to 18 points.
"That's it! Torture them to death!"
"Let them go and enjoy themselves on the fishing boat!"
"The Hawaiian fishery welcomes them!"
...
The ever-widening point difference made the fans on the scene more and more excited.
Williams' frontcourt shot was interfered by Green and still failed to score.
Diaw took off the long defensive rebound, and the Spurs played a fast break directly.
This time, Ginobili gave the ball to Tang Tian, who was in the corner on the fast break.
Tang Tian caught the ball and shot a three-pointer.
"Shua!"
A crisp sound, three points and then go!
The first quarter has not yet come, and the point difference has reached 21 points!
"Oh shit! The Clippers got fucked tonight!"
In the commentary seat, Barkley couldn't hold back his big mouth.
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