The Spurs made it clear from the beginning that they would use strong points to score the ball. However, the Eagles had a problem with their tactical strategy at the beginning. It was not that the tactical strategy was bad, but that the opponent's defense was too good.

Coach Kruger wants to take advantage of the team's overall strength, which is true, but the opponent is the Spurs, so this strategy is problematic.

In the finals, the penalties were large and there was a lot of physical contact. After the role players underwent a lot of physical confrontation through running, pick-and-roll and other procedures, their touch plummeted, so they often failed to score open shots.

The one who can maintain stable scoring under such high confrontation is not a role player, but a star!

Liu Mang's quick shots around the pick-and-roll continued to drive the rhythm. The Spurs players felt like they were back in the previous series.

Horry picked up the ball and sent it out. The Spurs continued their fast-paced attack. Duncan cut from the center and scored two points for a layup.

The Spurs' shot selection is still very stable, focusing on Duncan, Ginobili, and Bunch Wells. It's just like playing against the Suns. Although the pace is fast, the shots are very stable! The game is very stable.

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But after things stabilized and the rhythm became faster, the Eagles also picked up speed.

And compared to the Suns, it is more difficult for the Spurs to defend against the Hawks!

When the Spurs played a fast-paced offense and defense against the Suns, they mainly focused on blocking the basket and three-pointers. However, both Liu Mang and Tracy McGrady like to hold the ball in the mid-range, forcing the Spurs to block the mid-range, especially when Liu Mang made mid-range shots around the pick-and-roll.

Finally, they did not dare to let go of the mid-range space, and the Eagles had cutting opportunities from both sides and scored consecutively.

The disadvantage at this time was that the Spurs played really well offensively, and Duncan performed well to hold on to the score.

At the end of the first quarter, the Eagles scored 31 points in a single quarter, and the Spurs scored 28 points. The Eagles played an efficient scoring performance.

At the break, Popovich finally had time to curse. The official timeout just now was not enough for him to curse. The players quickly picked up the rhythm again.

The Spurs only have two days of rest before the last game of the Western Conference Finals on the 25th, and the rhythm of playing the Suns is still affecting them.

After finishing his scolding, Popovich sprayed saliva to emphasize the rhythm.

For the Eagles, Coach Kruger also understands that when playing against a team like the Spurs, they can only rely on their stars and use the simplest and most direct tactics.

This is a simple tactic... naturally it is the triangle offense! Is there any tactic that is simpler, more direct and very effective for the Spurs?

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At the end of the interval, with a 3-point lead, Liu Mang came on the court with McGrady, Jason Terry, Rasheed Wallace, and Kwame Brown.

On the Spurs' side, Bunchy Wells is very good, but his physical fitness doesn't seem to be very good. This player seems to dislike training and was replaced in the second half of the first quarter.

The reason why Popovich's official timeout only emphasized the pace and defense, and did not mention anything related to offense, is because of this. After the moment when Bonchy Wells played, if the Spurs are in their own rhythm

It was okay in the middle, as long as the defense was steady, but at that time, I was not in my own rhythm, and I couldn't suddenly change the rhythm immediately, otherwise the Spurs players themselves would not be used to it.

Coach Popovich was thinking about stability. He played at a fast pace and scored high, which was considered stable. However, in the second quarter, Coach Popovich changed the rhythm and there was no problem.

This is a psychological thing. Players always have a feeling that after one quarter, it feels like a new game.

The Spurs' troika continued to play, and Nesterovich also came on to defend the basket and free up Duncan's ability to supplement and assist defense. The other player is...Bruce Bowen! This guy plays a game

The game can last for more than ten minutes, but it won't work if it's too much.

The enemies were extremely jealous when they met, and Bowen looked like he wanted to eat Liu Mang.

The Spurs took the lead in the second quarter.

Liu Mang felt the evil gaze from the bottom corner and ignored him. If he wanted to be completely reimbursed, just do it.

It's a lie that Bowen doesn't hate Liu Mang. He was originally a middle-class player, but now he's earning a basic salary, so it's impossible not to be hostile to Liu Mang.

But now he only dares to show a ferocious expression and does not dare to do anything. In his opinion, that kid is poisonous! Anyone who wants to hurt this kid will become worse.

However, the pace on the defensive end cannot keep up. He is worried that his feet will be injured further and he will not be able to hit the ball. On the defensive end, except for Bowen’s awareness when blocking defense, single defense is basically useless, but open three-pointers have become more

That's right! He averaged 10.3 points per game against the Suns. Apart from the Troika and Bonchy Wells, he was the only Spurs player to score in double figures. He averaged 2.9 three-pointers per game in the Western Conference Finals, which was a huge threat.

, Jason Terry stood in front of him and didn't dare to take a step away. The good thing is that this guy mainly shoots from fixed spots and doesn't know much about running.

After Parker advanced to the frontcourt, Duncan relied on Kwame Brown inside to ask for the ball.

Judging from 12 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in the first quarter, Duncan played like a small forward, and he was very comfortable playing at a fast pace, scoring easily without consuming much physical energy.

Bunch Wells was still resting on the sidelines, so it was Duncan who got the good start in the second quarter.

Duncan leaned against Kwame Brown in the paint, and Parker lobbed the ball to Duncan.

Duncan grabbed the ball and turned his head to look at Kwame Brown, who was waiting for him. Just when he was about to hit Kwame Brown directly, he felt his hand being slapped hard and the ball fell out of his hands!

Duncan reacted very quickly, snatched the ball back and held it in his arms.

At first glance, it was Liu Mang!

Liu Mang still let Parker go!

The Spurs took their time and played slowly, but there was also a problem, that is, Parker's outside shooting was too tough! The reason why Duncan did not control the rhythm in the second half of the first quarter was because as long as Parker was there, their offensive end was equal to 4 on 5. Now

Compared to Ginobili, Parker is too young. Parker, who has just turned 23 in the Western Conference Finals, is a few months older than Liu Mang, but his maturity is not as mature as Liu Mang. He can still break through with speed when playing against other teams.

Scored a single against the Eagles, but was beaten to death by Liu Mang.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Duncan is Duncan. He was double-teamed and received a slap in the face. He ignored Liu Mang with an expressionless face and turned around to fight Kwame Brown away and hit him high.

However, Duncan underestimated Kwame Brown's hard work and Liu Mang's strength. The two of them clung to him one after the other, hanging on him like two koalas. Duncan strengthened himself...

Can't get up...

Duncan could only throw the ball away. Parker received the ball from outside the three-point line. When he saw Liu Mang immediately let go of Duncan and stood two meters away from him in the mid-range, Parker did not hesitate and continued to shoot three-pointers...

This time, his luck was not so good. The three-pointer hit the front edge of the basket and bounced back. McGrady rushed over to retrieve the ball, then turned around and started running towards the Spurs' half.

The Spurs had played fast-paced ball for a while just now, and I was very used to it. However, during the break, coach Popovich repeatedly emphasized the pressure on the rhythm, so Duncan used the post-up style of the inside to suppress the rhythm.

Now the Spurs are not used to it!

McGrady advanced to the midline, Liu Mang ran across the midline faster, and Parker and Ginobili defended Liu Mang.

Liu Mang attracted the defense and then passed back to McGrady who was following up in the middle. McGrady rushed to the free throw line and then took off. He made a very smooth split dunk and scored two points.

33 to 28, the Eagles widened the point difference to 5 points for the second time!

To put it simply and crudely, the Eagles will continue to use star players to score points, and at most they will cooperate with two players. Role players can play a role if they can, and it is normal if they don't. Liu Mang made this clear.

When the Spurs attacked, Parker no longer dared to hold the ball, and it was Ginobili who advanced.

Parker only scored 3 points in the first quarter, 1 of 3 three-pointers, and 3 assists, which is good, but they were obtained by passing the ball to Ginobili and Duncan in a fast pace. It was not his good organizational skills, but this

The two moved well, and it was difficult for him to use his usual breakthrough and distribution skills.

Liu Mang followed Parker without the ball and heard the system prompt.

"Ding...Features: The Demon Sword is triggered at level 5, and an unpredictable and weird scorer is dispatched, from Manu Ginobili."

The Spurs...a team with three stars is simply enough!

Bunch Wells came first, Duncan scored again with a counterattack, and now it was Ginobili's turn.

The Big Three are in different positions and are willing to sacrifice. If one of them gets tired, he will be replaced by another. If one of them doesn't play well, he can be replaced with another.

Ginobili advanced to the frontcourt and started to play singles. McGrady's defense was very good and he did a good job, forcing Ginobili to take a step inside the free throw line. If Ginobili went in a little further, he would be trapped by McGrady and Rashe.

De Wallace's double attack circled, and Ginobili could only make a horse-riding and archery action.

McGrady was afraid of fouling, so when Ginobili made this move, he could only raise his arms and not jump, trying his best to block Ginobili's sight.

However, Ginobili was so awesome! He put his upper body on McGrady and threw the ball, and the ball fell hollowly into the basket!

The feeling at close range is also amazing!

This season, Ginobili's regular season shooting percentage was 47%. As the team's second leading scorer, he can only be said to be okay. Kobe and Iverson both shot 46%.

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But in the playoffs, Ginobili's shooting percentage increased instead of falling, to 51%!

Especially the 67% shooting rate at the basket, ranking first from outside!

30 to 33, the Spurs continued to bite the score.

The Spurs retreated steadily and returned to the defensive rhythm at the beginning of the game, leading the game into a quagmire of positional warfare.

After Liu Mang received the serve, he advanced to the frontcourt, stopped running tactics, and started playing mainly singles.

In singles, Liu Mang is the strongest player in the Hawks team, while Tracy McGrady and Jason Terry have to step aside.

Ginobili defended Liu Mang, trying to use his more mature body to defend Liu Mang and suppress Liu Mang's start.

But...

Liu Mang licked his lips towards Ginobili and winked at Ginobili. When Ginobili's anus tightened, Liu Mang suddenly exerted his strength and squeezed directly towards Ginobili.

Go up!

Liu Mang is now stronger than Ginobili! If Ginobili takes half a step back to defend, it will still be a bit difficult for Liu Mang to hit him. Ginobili is a tall guard weighing 93 kilograms, but he is close to the defense.

, it was too difficult for Ginobili to suppress Liu Mang.

Liu Mang quickly cut into the three-point line. Duncan had already taken a step to block the defense. Ginobili turned around and quickly pressed towards Liu Mang.

Liu Mang suddenly stopped, stepped back, and exited the three-point line. Ginobili reacted quickly and tried to make up for it, but was blocked by McGrady!

Liu Mang moved sideways and jumped to avoid the defensive Bowen, and took a step across the three-point line to shoot a long-distance three-pointer...
To be continued...