One Hundred and Ninety-Four: Stone Buddha Can't Hold Back

"Obviously, Parker and Manu Ginobili, who are known as the strongest guards in the West, haven't been able to cause too much trouble for the Grizzlies. The Hornets' perimeter defense is not the same as the Grizzlies' perimeter defense. The Spurs You can beat the Hornets from the outside, but not necessarily the Grizzlies."

Steve Kerr looked at the data comparison between the two sides during the break, and Ginobili and Parker did not perform well in the first quarter. Granted, they barely held up the Spurs' offense. But Popovich needs them to do more than just barely hold up the offense.

In the second quarter, will Popovich let Duncan return to the main attack? This intrigued Cole. Duncan, who is averaging a career low in field goal attempts this year, has been more of a defensive player.

But now, the Spurs have run into a different team. Kerr believes that Popovich will not sit still.

The second quarter of the game started soon, and the cheerleaders had just left the field, and the players all stepped on the wooden floor again. As soon as the second quarter came up, both sides made substitutions.

On the Spurs side, "Red Mamba" Matt Bonner replaced McDyess and started the second quarter. On the Grizzlies side, Hollins decided to let Randolph recover first, so he replaced Darrell Arthur.

Seeing this scene, Popovich couldn't help but slightly raised the corner of his mouth. Arthur is a well-rounded player in all aspects. Except for one-handed three-pointers, there is nothing special about him. He believes that his tactics will be more successful with Arthur on his head.

Popovich stepped on the sidelines, reminding Spurs players to stay focused at all times. The Spurs took the lead in the second quarter. Parker did not rush to pass the ball after halftime. The Spurs seemed to be not playing the outside attack in the first quarter, but were waiting for the inside players to take their place!

"The rhythm of the Spurs slowed down instantly, Popovich is looking for Duncan!"

Under Kerr's explanation, Matt Bonner dragged beyond the arc. Parker, Manu Ginobili and Richard Jefferson also stayed on the outside. As a result, only Duncan was left in the penalty area!

"The Spurs have completely opened up the space, Duncan wants to play alone!"

"Damn!" Hollins yelled. At first, he thought that Popovich went to Bonner to increase the height of the lineup, thereby enhancing the efficiency of rim protection.

But now I understand that Popovich's real purpose is to send Bonner to help Duncan open up space and create singles opportunities!

Arthur's defensive ability is still good, but at 2.06 meters tall, he still struggles a little to face Duncan.

Randolph is also 2.06 meters, but he can use his "fat" to play against Duncan. Arthur was not so lucky, he did not have the tonnage and confrontation ability of Randolph. Arthur, who just entered the league, was only 97 kilograms. After two years of growth, it has become 105 kilograms, but he still suffers from playing No. 4.

Duncan stubbornly wanted to stay in position, and he couldn't move when he got stuck. Seeing the time was right, Parker dropped the ball to Duncan. This pass is very comfortable, after all, the two have worked together in the NBA for many years.

"Duncan singles with the ball! The Spurs, like the Grizzlies, decided to solve the problem by changing the scoring points!" Kerr gritted his teeth, how he hoped that Duncan could be reborn this time!

The No. 21 with the "honey smile" took a step back after holding the ball, and Arthur, who was underweight, was pushed back a long distance.

After seeing that the position is almost the same, Duncan directly turned over and made a jumper! The action is decisive and does not look like a 35-year-old veteran!

Arthur couldn't match Duncan's high turn-over jumper. Arthur used to be a jumper who could use his jumping power to complete violent blocks. But since he ruptured his Achilles tendon last season, so has the Kansas forward's athleticism.

Now, Arthur relies more on experience and awareness to defend. But those two things alone can't stop Duncan!

"Brush!" Duncan's rollover jumper hollowed into the net. He used the most unpretentious way to help the Spurs break the scoring drought!

"As expected of Mr. Daji!" Link sighed with emotion.

Duncan's shot is so solid. If the Spurs really let Duncan play with Arthur on a ball-by-ball basis, Arthur really can't defend.

"Let me go!" Randolph was a little fidgety off the field. The Spurs' intention was already obvious. They just wanted to go inside.

"No, hold your breath, Zach. Believe, Link will take care of everything. Don't forget, he's the core of the offense right now!" Hollins stood up from the bench and urged the team to lead the team in the second quarter. attack.

The source of his confidence that he dared to put Randolph down to rest was Link!

Now the difference is only three points, and the lead is likely to switch after a few rounds. As soon as Duncan scored, the battle was heating up.

Link, as the main attacker at this time, took the lead in receiving a pass from Conley. In front of him was Richard Jefferson, who was frowning at his fans.

Link calmly called Arthur for cover. Duncan smiled in his heart and did this trick again!

Duncan has studied the three-pointer tactics of Link and Arthur countless times. This time, when Link took advantage of Arthur's cover to break through, Duncan did not switch, but directly guarded Arthur to prevent him from getting a three-point shot.

At the same time, Richard Jefferson, who was scolded coldly, immediately entangled Link again. He didn't want to be pressed and beaten by a brat the whole game.

"The Spurs didn't get fooled this time. The Grizzlies failed to play the three-pointer tactics between the third and fourth positions!"

As soon as Kerr finished speaking, Link assisted Tony Allen who cut to the basket and made an easy layup. Duncan turned his head in a confused look, he didn't even know what was going on.

It turned out that the cover of Link and Arthur just now was just a cover. The real purpose is to attract defensive attention. Then, Tony Allen cut to the basket through Gasol's off-ball screen.

The hardest part about this shot is that Link has to convince the Spurs that he will break through or pass back to Arthur. And, put the ball in Tony Allen's hands in very little space on the break.

In the end, Link did all of these difficulties!

"With 6 points and 4 assists, the Grizzlies' offense still played well under Link's organization. The point difference is back to 5 points. Let's see who can stabilize the scoring momentum between Tim and Link!"

"What did I say? Don't worry, he will take care of everything." Seeing that Link had executed his tactics perfectly, Hollins turned his head and smiled at Randolph.

Randolph spread his hands and lay lazily on the bench in a "big" shape. He knew that he could be "paralyzed" for a while.

In the second round, the Spurs repeated their old tricks. Only this time, Duncan was deeper when he got the ball. After receiving the pass, he didn't have any luck at all, and he directly hooked sideways and scored 4 points in a row!

Duncan remained silent, and when Popovich said he needed him, Duncan knew his mission. Duncan won't be laughing until he wins the game.

But Duncan never dreamed that he would be targeted by the loser today.

"Link singles against Richard Jefferson, Jefferson can't defend! The Spurs don't double-team, and no one dares to double-team Link easily! They watched Richard Jefferson get killed. Pushed to the penalty area. Link turned and made a jumper, fake action! He tricked Jefferson into jumping, then picked up a step-up pick, beautiful offensive footsteps, Richard Jefferson must have no idea what just happened !"

Duncan stared blankly at Richard Jefferson, unable to believe what had just happened.

that's it? Is this guy just defeated? Duncan just chiseled 2 points in the paint. Jefferson's side is better, and he easily lost the score again.

"I..." This is the first time Popovich is so helpless, Jefferson has completely become Link's ATM!

The point difference was back to 5 points again, and Popovich found that even Duncan couldn't hold back Link's momentum.

Afterwards, Link and Duncan were on the hook. The two sides continue to help the team score, not giving each other.

After Duncan grabbed the rebound, he scored a second time and scored 6 points in a row, reducing the difference to 3 points.

Link hit the east and west, and sent the ball to Conley without looking at the pass. Conley, who cut in, attracted Bonner's help, so Conley passed the ball again and assisted Gasol in his mid-range shot. Link indirectly planned the attack, and the difference returned to 5 points.

Duncan held the ball in the middle distance, and suddenly broke through after a few tentative steps, catching Arthur by surprise. In the previous attacks, Duncan played in a stance style, but Arthur did not expect that this time Duncan would change the ball and break through.

Although Duncan was not fast, his pace was steady. Leaning on Arthur, Duncan took two big steps and easily scored a one-handed dunk! Duncan scored 8 points in a row, reducing the difference to 3 points!

"Awesome, Tim Duncan. He scored 8 straight points in the second quarter. He proved that he is still the best 4 in the league! Coach Hollins is not going to make a replacement yet? Duncan is about to take Arthur It was hammered!"

"You can't go on like this, next round you go around to defend Duncan!" Before this attack, Link specially asked a few words in Arthur's ear.

Arthur nodded lightly, and he didn't want to be beaten by Duncan to doubt his life.

Just now, Duncan scored for the fourth time in a row. So now, people still want to see if Link can continue to stabilize the attack. If this falls behind, the Spurs have a chance to push the gap even further.

This time, Link was not in a hurry. Conley handled the ball well and didn't give it to Link too early. After Pau Gasol got a good position, Conley just hoisted the ball in. Just when everyone thought Link couldn't handle the move, Gasol, who was holding the ball behind his back, threw the ball behind his head. As if eyes had grown on the back of his head, he sent the ball into Link's hands without looking at anyone!

Because this transmission was too sudden and secretive, as always, Richard Jefferson knelt again. Link caught the ball and made an easy layup, scoring the 10th point of the game, and the point difference returned to 3 points!

"This...Isn't this a replica of Yao Ming's memorabilia back then!? God, Gasol and Link almost replicated that offense. I don't know if there's any luck in this. ingredients, but Link managed to respond to Duncan again, it's a fact!"

Kerr was actually overthinking it, because the ball just wasn't really a matter of luck. Link and Pau Gasol have long studied Yao Ming's passing and played it several times on the training ground. Link's cutting time is precise, and Gasol's low-position support ability is also a must. When the two combined, they created a tribute to the classic.

Little Gasol laughed happily, and inadvertently wrinkled his double chin, quite a shadow of his chubby image in high school.

"The Grizzlies responded again. It's incredible. The two sides have been stunned in the second quarter and no one has missed! Now, all the pressure is on Duncan. Can he continue the score!? Duncan also Can you take over!?" Cole didn't expect that when the second quarter came up, it turned into a fancy offensive show for Duncan and Link.

This time, Arthur followed Link's strategy and went around to defend Duncan. This sudden change made Duncan a little uncomfortable.

In fact, in addition to the requirements of the player who goes around the front, the defensive side also needs the defensive ability of the defender's flank.

If the flank defense is not good, the offense will take advantage of the opportunity of the inside player to cut in and score points. Or if the forward interception fails and the flanks cannot come back in time to form an effective defense, the attacker can easily score.

But now, the Grizzlies' flanking defensive chain consists of Link and Tony Allen! Therefore, Link decided to let Arthur go around the front to defend Duncan!

Parker hesitated for a while, obviously waiting for the outside line to cut inside. But unfortunately, Ginobili was blocked by Tony Allen. And Richard Jefferson...continue to "Smoke in the Bottom Corner".

Helpless, Parker had to hang the ball to Duncan across Arthur. Duncan has a height advantage, and it is not difficult to catch a basketball.

But when Duncan got the ball and was about to turn around and attack the frame. Only then did he realize that Link had unknowingly circled behind him, and as soon as he caught the ball, Duncan fell into the predicament of being double-teamed!

"Beautiful defense, haha, is this a defensive trap!?"

Before Duncan had time to pass the ball, the ball was cut off by Link! "Fundamentals" mistakes, Link leads the counterattack!

Immediately after he stole the ball, he sent the ball to the frontcourt. With a timely pass, Conley and Tony Allen formed a 2-on-1 situation in the frontcourt.

Conley assisted Tony Allen in a one-handed dunk, and the difference became 7 points. Duncan of the Spurs took the lead in falling off the chain!

"God, Link actually forced Duncan to lose first! Duncan has attacked for five rounds and only missed once, which is reasonable enough! But how do I feel that this time Duncan lost so suffocatingly!"

Popovich looked at Link, but reluctantly stopped the game. Duncan scored 8 points in the second quarter, but he was still under pressure.

Link had 4 points, 1 assist, 1 beautiful defense, and 2 indirect assists. Overall, all 10 points the Grizzlies have scored in the second quarter so far have come from Link.

An offensive core that is more stable than Duncan, Popovich is really convinced.

Now, even Stone Man, can't hold back the situation?

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