Chapter 756 [It’s Blown to the Sky, Don’t Be Fooled]

After the game, many experts were optimistic about the Suns' promotion. They believed that without Guo Xu, their lineup was still strong, and Roy also had the strength of an All-Star player.

Brandon Roy is almost being praised by experts because he is the kind of player who can combine breakout shooting and can be the core of a team. Without Guo Xu, he changed from the second offensive point with the ball to the outside core, proving himself.

Some people say that Roy is seriously underestimated and should be selected as an All-Star this season. His tactical role is greater than Marion.

Some people say that his mediocre statistics are due to too few shots. Given enough ball rights, he can average more than 25 points per game.

Others say that it is a waste of his leadership qualities to stay in the Suns and that he could be the boss of a rebuilt team.

Coaches and teammates all praised Roy at the press conference. Marion is now under a lot of pressure. He has made up his mind to leave the Suns in the summer. If he is not traded, he will become the fourth boss and his next big contract will definitely be ruined. Now he still has some reputation as the third boss.

Marion had a vague feeling that Roy's personal ability was better than his own. He couldn't lead the team with sudden points like Roy. He was not suitable for playing pick-and-rolls with teammates. His breakthrough ability was average. Looking at his body, it was obvious that he couldn't make a pull-up jump shot.

The Solar defeated the Spurs two games in a row, and another important contributor was Paul Millsap.

The first assistant coach Thibodeau suggested that D'Antoni abandon Ariza and let Marion always play the 3 position, with Millsap as the backup power forward, rotating with Thomas.

Thomas is good at shooting and can open up space. When the Spurs play Oberto, he will play and will not become a defensive vulnerability. Once the Spurs replace Oberto, the Suns will need to strengthen their defense.

Millsap was the orthodox No. 4 in college. His defensive ability as a power forward was better than that of Marion as a guest player. His strength can withstand the opponent's inside, and his speed is enough to prevent pick-and-rolls, so he will not be easily passed by defenders. He also has a good rebounding ability.

Only then did D'Antoni discover that Haslem was not irreplaceable, and Millsap was an underrated rookie.

In this series, Millsap averaged 15.4 minutes per game, scored 5.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.5 blocks, and shot 52.5% from the field.

On the surface, Millsap's statistics are average, but in fact, he plays in a short time and is very efficient.

He averaged 2.2 offensive rebounds per game and was very active in rebounding. If you give him more than 30 minutes of playing time,

He might be a double-double player. He shot 60.6% from the basket and 40.3% from the field, but he didn't take many shots, averaging only 1 mid-range shot per game.

Millsap proved what "gold always shines" means. He was a marginal player throughout the season but never gave up on himself. He trained very hard in the team. In the playoffs, he proved himself when his teammates were suspended for five games. Ultimately, his success lies in hard work.

Guo Xu did not go out to be interviewed by the media. He called his teammates to encourage them, hoping that they would defeat the Spurs in one go.

Winning the championship is still a win, which is better than losing. If his teammates work hard, he won't have to come back in the finals. The Eastern Conference team will definitely be better than the Spurs.

Unfortunately, the good times did not last long. It is not easy to win consecutive games at the Spurs' home court. The coaching staff led by **Vicci once again thought of a way to deal with the Suns, which was to resolutely fight for small ball tactics and only use one big man.

Oberto no longer forms a twin tower with Duncan. The veteran Finley will start as a power forward. He played like this against the Suns last season. There is no need to worry about being beaten by the Suns' power forward. Thomas likes to shoot outside, and Millsap does not. Ball possession.

With the addition of Bowen and Granger, the Spurs have three three-point shooting spots on the field. After they are separated, Duncan and Parker play pick-and-rolls. It is difficult for the Suns to double-team the star. Once double-teamed, the ball will definitely be opened.

"Butter Hand" Elson also didn't play when Duncan took a break in the second quarter. **Vitch asked Matt Bonner and Oberto, who were traded from the Raptors, to partner on the inside, and Finley and Brent Barry on the outside. , Ginobili, four people on the team can shoot three-pointers, only Oberto is defensive.

Ginobili's guest point guard also has a clear advantage against Lowry, and he can directly hold the ball in singles. On the defensive end, the Spurs defended in a zone. Ginobili let Lowry take two steps to prevent the shot.

In addition to Lowry, the Suns' weakness is the stability of rookie players. Roy performed very well in the first two games and supported the Suns' perimeter, but this time he was restricted against Bowen.

Roy played 35 minutes, making 3 of 12 shots, 1 of 4 three-pointers, 3 of 3 free throws, only 10 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, and his shooting percentage was 25%.

Four members of the Suns team scored in double figures. Stoudemire made 9 of 18 shots, 8 of 8 free throws, and scored 26 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, and no assists. Marion made 9 of 16 shots, 2 of 4 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, and scored 24 points and 11 rebounds.

Without a good point guard to link up the offense, the Suns were just messing around. Another person who scored in double figures was Bell, who made 4 of 11 shots, 2 of 5 three-pointers, 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 fouls.

Bell's shooting percentage is not high, but his role is still very critical. He played for 41 minutes because he is good at defending Ginobili. You can exchange money with the opponent's star one-on-one.

Five players on the Spurs side scored in double figures. Parker played 40 minutes, 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, 9 of 19 shots, 5 of 5 free throws, and a shooting percentage of 47.4%.

Duncan was the most stable performer. He played 33 minutes, made 9 of 14 shots, 3 of 4 free throws, and scored 21 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 blocks.

Parker was the only Spurs player to play for more than 35 minutes. They would rotate when leading by more than 15 points. With some reservations, they beat the Suns by 18 points 108-90.

After the game, experts who are good at one-sidedness changed their opinion on the Spurs advancing to the finals. The reason is that the Spurs found a way to deal with the Suns and won the fourth game easily.

The Suns rushed back to Phoenix overnight, and the coaching staff had one day to discuss countermeasures. Whether they strengthen defense or continue to attack, they must target the Spurs to have any hope of winning. Their advantage is that they play at home, and the home team has a greater chance of winning in the Tianwangshan battle.

Guo Xu felt that the Suns would be in trouble in the next game because Roy called him for help and wanted to know how to deal with Bowen. Roy already lacked confidence when asking this kind of question.

Guo Xu said: "Bowen rarely blocks shots. He just pesters you and uses small moves to disrupt the rhythm of the offense. Don't dribble the ball into areas where you are inaccurate in order to get rid of him. He must have studied your shots beforehand." The data will deliberately put you in the blind spot to take shots, sometimes by forcing, sometimes by pretending not to follow, so don't be fooled."

"Then what should I do?"

"Be strong. You can hit him for a jump shot from a position you are sure of, or force a breakthrough and get to the basket for a layup. The premise is that Duncan is drawn out and cannot cover up." Guo Xu paused and said seriously: "Don't let him It affects the rhythm, and he will never dare to step on you in this series."

"Why?"

Guo Xu explained: "Because Vujacic has already hurt me with a flagrant foul, if the Spurs use an off-court move at this time, it will be a worse crime against the wind. They will offend the president, and even if they reach the finals, they will have to do it." Let the referee blow it, no one wants to see a team like that win the championship."

Bowen is bad, but he is not stupid, and he will not let himself become the negative focus of the league at this time. Moreover, the Spurs' lineup and tactics already have advantages, and **Vicci doesn't want to be caught.

Unfortunately, no matter how good Guo Xu's analysis is, no matter how active he is in encouraging his teammates, he can't make them stronger...

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