On the Spurs bench, Popovich was thinking of a way. The Lakers' style of play was a bit frustrating for him. Without the ability to play tactical ball, the Spurs' power has actually been lost. If the current GDP combination

When we were still at our peak, we might still be able to play a dozen games, but now...tactical ball is no longer good at all. After losing the ability to play hard after tactical runs, even a GDP combination cannot change the current situation.

What should we do? Can we only compete with them in singles and superstar games?

And this is exactly one of the things Popovich hates the most.

Because the Spurs play superstar ball, the probability of winning is not high. Especially in the playoffs, so far, the team has only scored 41 points or more in 9 games. Three people, "Iceman" George and "Ice Man"

"Buddha" Duncan "French Sports Car" Parker. Of course, there was originally another Aldridge performance in the playoffs this season. But in this time and space, it seems that it is already impossible.

And you know the winning rate? Including Ade's game, the winning rate is low.

Why? The reason is very simple. The Spurs are a team that focuses on tactics and team play. Therefore (especially in the Popovich era) once they enter the superstar high-scoring mode, then they basically have no options. They are forced

To a certain extent. Otherwise, Popovich would not let this happen.

At this time, he also knew that he couldn't use regular moves. The Lakers were stronger than expected. When did it start? Popovich thought about it for a moment. It seemed that they got used to it around the All-Star Game.

Bosh's departure probably started after the lineup was adjusted. Everyone is paying attention to the Warriors' 73 wins and creating history. But a few people have noticed that the Lakers are also a team with 70 wins in the regular season! At the same time, they finally

It ended with a 278-game winning streak. In addition to being swept in the first round of the playoffs, that means...the Lakers haven't lost for a long time.

They just spent a lot of time getting used to it, so they were overshadowed by the Warriors.

In fact, this team has long since completed its transformation and become a complete evil beast.

It’s just...no one has really noticed it yet.

Are the Thunder weak? No! At least they have two Thunder players! Without major changes to the original lineup, they cannot be easily swept away. In fact, the Thunder have always been a strong team in the Western Conference in the playoffs. Playing against them is exhausting.

Very big. The Spurs feel this deeply, so there is only one reason...the Lakers are just too strong now!

Can you imagine? The Thunder were forced to play against superstar players!

Better than Durant, shooting rate in the series is around 36%!!! What is this concept??? 36%??? Are you sure you are not a Wolverine? So, Popovich made preparations very early

After all, the Spurs also completed a sweep and had sufficient time to rest and prepare strategies in advance. However, after the game started, Popovich still found that he had underestimated his opponent.

It's necessary, it will be too late.

This time Popovich made a substitution and actually used Leonard and Aldridge to pick and roll. Don’t get it wrong, it’s not about letting others pick and roll for them, but asking them to pick and roll for others. This time, it really made the Lakers

The team was a bit clueless and was attacked frequently. Even Weiping Don Bryant of Tianchao Sports Station was surprised and said: Popovich's move is so courageous!

It is indeed courageous. This is a wasteful play, but the effect is very good, because no one would have thought that these two people would come to pick and roll every time. Moreover, it is a real pick and roll, not a false block at all.

In fact, it is not that no one has done this before. The most typical and classic case in recent years is the finals between the Heat and the Spurs. After being knocked unconscious by the Spurs in the first game, the Heat coach suddenly came

"Strange trick". Use James and Chalmers to play pick-and-roll.

Well, you read that right, it's Mario Chalmers attacking with the ball, James, picking and rolling.

Mario Chalmers, who averaged more than 8 points per game in his career, averaged 5.5 points per game that season, and then suddenly became the core of the team's offense. At least for that period. This Spoelstra is really brave.

.Before this move came out, the Heat played very poorly. The same was true for James. Without Wade to show his strength in the first half, it would have been even worse. 2 of 12 shots, that was James's data at the time. And then, this is it, the Heat

There was a small climax of 30-5, no, it should be a super climax.

They widened the score difference in one breath and ended the game. The G2 Spurs lost in a daze.

Tactics: An James played very average in that game, with only 17 points. He only hit 3 goals before the fourth quarter and won the game. Even Wade in the first half scored 10 points, 10 in the first half.

points, 10 points in the game. So the person who scored the most for the Heat in this game was either James, Wade, Bosh, or Mario Chalmers. In that game, the Spurs lost to the Heat by almost 20 points. It was a defeat.

Under this wave.

Popovich obviously memorized this trick and then suddenly used it.

Can you imagine Leonard and Mills running a pick-and-roll and then blocking, just to let the latter take action?

Can you imagine Aldridge setting a pick-and-roll for Diaw, and then fully escorting the fat Frenchman to attack and kill?

What the hell is this? Using diamonds to protect glass???

The Lakers were really confused. This plan was too bold, and it was just a gamble. If it was not played well, it would be a total loss. But Popovich did it! Don't be deceived by his appearance.

In the playoffs, he gambled, was stubborn, and acted out. There was not a lot of it at all, but a lot of it! In addition, the Spurs have extremely high execution and have been among the best in the league for so many years. Therefore, it is really a good fight.

The Los Angeles Lakers were caught off guard.

In addition, there will be a few ball balls interspersed in the middle, allowing Leonard and Aldridge to take a few shots, which makes the Lakers a little confused. They don’t know what to do. But this is just a feint, a smoke bomb, let

You think the Spurs still have to play Leonard and Aldridge. But in fact, if they are determined, they will attack the other points. If they are determined, they will use Leonard and Aldridge as a wall to block the defense and "protect".

Brush~ When the Spurs made another three-pointer, Larry Brown sensed something was wrong.

I didn’t expect that my former disciple would be so bold and dare to do something like this? It was simply the same as asking Kobe to set up a pick-and-roll for Fisher, and then focus on Fisher. It was too unexpected.

After all, it's okay to hit a few occasionally and sneak attacks, but it's really rare to use such force throughout the whole process...it's extremely rare!

After all, most people's defensive attention is still on star players. This is an inertia that is difficult to reverse. Moreover, if the main offensive role substitute does not play well and does not perform well, wouldn't it be self-destruction?

Everyone knows that compared to the core of the team, the stability and success rate of role players are far inferior.

Continuing to fight like this is originally an "abnormal" way of playing.

However, Popovich did just that, just like the Heat back then, and it was extremely successful!

It successfully disrupted the Lakers' defensive front and forced the Lakers to take a timeout.

Although the super unlimited defense lineup has been replaced a long time ago, it is not like this. Larry Brown touched his chin and said thoughtfully: "Are you serious? It's interesting."

"It seems like you have really grown a lot. You are worthy of being the top head coach in the NBA at the moment. I didn't teach you in vain back then. But..." Larry Brown said in a low voice: "If you think so, just do it.

Can we win? Just like the Heat back then?"
Chapter completed!