Chapter 356
The most critical final section has officially begun.
Both sides played with a mixed second lineup of starters and substitutes. Arthur, who played very well in the last game, felt a little bit worse in this game, but he grabbed good rebounds and was very energetic, allowing the 37-year-old veteran Mike
Dai Si also felt that "boxing is afraid of young people" and that he was somewhat powerless.
The Spurs were unable to catch up with the score during the rotation phase, and soon the main players of both sides returned one after another.
Xie Kai took a rest for 2 minutes and 11 seconds at the beginning of the 4th quarter and then replaced his teammate Tony Allen. At this time, the score on the court was 78:73, and the Grizzlies led by 5 points.
"San Antonio cannot narrow the point difference during the rotation phase. If they want to win this game, they need to make some adjustments on both ends of the offense and defense." Mark Jackson said.
Groom Albert asked: "Adjustment? How else could they adjust?"
"It depends on Greg, but if nothing changes, there won't be a big score in the game, but it will be difficult to reverse." Mark Jackson said.
Groom Albert lamented: "There are no secrets between the two parties. I don't think Greg has any trump cards. If he had, he would have used them long ago."
Parker got lucky and gave it to George Hill.
George Hill couldn't hit Xie Kai and gave the ball to Yaodao.
Yaodao used the screen to break through Duncan at the basket.
Duncan went up against his sister-in-law and missed, and the referee didn't call a foul!
The Grizzlies turned around and the Black Bear hit hard under the basket, causing the Red Mamba to foul.
Popovich was dissatisfied with the referee's decision and felt that Duncan was violated by his sister-in-law just now and a foul should have been called.
The referee still gave him enough face and did not call him a T, but the foul will not be changed.
The Black Bear made one of two free throws, and the Grizzlies extended their lead to 6 points.
The Spurs cooperated in the frontcourt, and Parker hit a mid-range shot to quickly stop the bleeding!
The Grizzlies still had a hard time attacking the basket. This time the Spurs double-teamed him and he passed the ball to Battier in the corner.
Battier shot another 45-degree shot. He raised his hand and hit a 3-pointer - which hit the net!
The score difference reaches 9 points! The Spurs timeout!
The entire FedEx Arena was boiling instantly, the score difference was getting wider and wider, and it seemed that the opponents had no ability to resist. This feeling is really great!
Return from the timeout and the game continues.
On the Spurs' side, Duncan and Yao Dao cooperated in the pick-and-roll in the middle, splitting the Red Mamba on the outside.
Red Mamba's ultimate 3-pointer - is it available?
No!
Duncan's offensive rebound! Dadai was willing to risk everything. He plucked the rebound from the heads of the black and white bears and divided it into the 3-point line at a 45-degree angle on the left wing.
Yaodao almost shot this 3-pointer under Battier's "eye-sealing technique" - Binggo!
The score difference instantly reached 6 points! This 3-pointer is quite crucial!
Grizzlies fans were also shocked. GDP is indeed strong. When the game comes to this level, it is clear at a glance who can beat and who cannot!
"Manu's goal is difficult and very critical! If the point difference reaches double digits, the mentality of the Spurs players may undergo subtle changes!" Mark Jackson said.
Conley slowly dribbled over and gave the ball to the opponent.
Xie Kai held the ball to the right and lobbed the ball to the Black Bear in the low post. At this time, the defender of the Black Bear became dumbfounded!
"San Antonio has made adjustments. They finally no longer protect Tim and let their best defensive players deal with the opponent's inside offensive arrows!" Mark Jackson said in surprise.
Groom Albert said: "When the competition has reached this point, there is no point in protecting anymore. Of course, all the physical strength must be used up. Is it possible to save it for fishing?"
Facing Duncan's defense, the Black Bear didn't hesitate at all and went straight to singles. For him, as long as the opponent doesn't double attack, it's basically a singles, no matter who the opponent is.
Duncan's defense is much higher than that of the Red Mamba. The number one power forward in history is not just talk. A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Even if the Red Mamba is in his prime, he is still on the defensive end.
Much, much worse than the dullness of old age.
Black Bear has the advantage of weight, but Daidai has the advantage of height and wingspan, so in the low post, in real physical confrontation, the former really can't have any advantage.
The Black Bear did not resist the opponent, and was unable to take a shot for a while. The ball was dead. He looked for someone to pass the ball, but couldn't find anyone for a while.
"Beep beep beep -" the referee's whistle sounded - step on the line!
The Grizzlies made an additional mistake, and the Black Bears seemed a little unwilling to do so. They muttered but did not dare to shout at the referee. The feeling of a technical foul was not pleasant.
The game continues.
On the Spurs' side, Parker drove to the basket and attacked the Red Mamba on the outside, who then attacked the Demon Blade.
The Demonic Sword feinted and then cut in, facing the little sister-in-law with a throw - No!
Xie Kai jumped high from the crowd and grabbed the rebound over Daidai and Black Bear!
"Wow -" Grizzlies fans in the stands exclaimed. Soon, screams and cheers followed, and the arena became lively again.
Xie Kai slowly came over with the ball and adjusted his rhythm at the top of the arc.
There were 11 seconds left in the attack time, and Xie Kai signaled his sister-in-law to come up and cover.
Xie Kai took advantage of the screen and beat the opponent before he could gain a foothold. He suddenly broke through and went straight to the basket.
Yaodao came to help defend, Xie Kai jumped up to the limit in the crowd, rotated 180 degrees in the air, and hit Shane Battier in the bottom corner with both hands!
Wide open!
Shane's chance!
Battier made a steady 3-pointer - threading the needle!
"Wow -" the home team fans in the stands exclaimed excitedly.
The score difference is back to 9 points again!
"It seems that San Antonio's adjustment is not only to not help defend Zach and let Tim attack him, but also to leave Sean on the wing open to help defend Kane on the breakthrough, betting on Kane's ball-playing ability and Sean's
His ability to make open 3-pointers. This is indeed a bold bet!" Mark Jackson sighed.
"But I lost the bet the first time. I don't know if Greg will stick to this strategy." Groom Albert said.
"It should last for a few rounds and see the effect. If not, let Kane go one-on-one. We have already seen it before." Mark Jackson said.
The Spurs attack, Parker's mid-range strike!
Xie Kai collected the backcourt rebound and counterattacked with the ball, 3-on-2 in the frontcourt!
Thank you for the strong kill in the middle, and then attack Battier in the bottom corner!
Battier hits another 3-pointer—a hit, a hit!
The score difference instantly reached 12 points! FedEx Arena was completely boiling, and the decibel level reached the highest level.
The Spurs paused again, and the frustration on the players' faces has begun to show uncontrollably. Even if they are seasoned veterans, even if they have won the championship together, it is difficult to remain completely calm in the face of this situation.
Yu color.
Chapter completed!