Chapter 142 The two thighs of the NBA
"Wow, I think I need to take back what I said just now. Chen is not a complete softie."
The game just started, and Barkley was firing again. I just saw Chen Mo running all the way and was still saying that Chen Mo's playing style was too soft.
“Is that so, why?”
"You know, Bruce Bowen is quite famous in the league, and he can scare children to cry.
But just now, when Chen faced him, he was not afraid at all, and he beat him very hard."
"Yes, I even squirted blues when I saw him standing up, and he didn't look like a rookie at all."
"That's right, when I was in college, Chen Mo was suspended for one game because of his opponent's foul.
Chen is not that kind of guy with a good temper, and Bruce Bowen can always make people angry."
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In other words, Chen Mo didn't know about this, otherwise he would definitely squirt two old guys, and he would not bother to watch the fun.
The Spurs attacked, and indeed Jason Hart dribbled through half the game and handed the ball directly to Ginobili, and the attack was organized by Ginobi.
Although Ginobili is the core of the offensive, he is not in a hurry to play singles, but passes the ball.
This is the tactical style of the Spurs, constantly conducting the ball, constantly interspersing the running position, looking for opportunities for offense.
Don't think that these are useless running positions. In fact, these running positions are purposeful.
Where to run and where to cover the pick-and-roll, if the defending players are not careful, they will miss someone.
If the offensive opportunity is not found, the basketball will be handed over to the star again, and the star will handle the ball.
Grant was a step slower, Marik found an opportunity, and the pass also appeared, which was very right.
Unfortunately, Marik failed to hit the middle distance. Although the tactics have been played, it ultimately depends on the players' execution ability.
Compared to last season, the Spurs' strength has declined after losing David Robinson and Stephen Jackson.
Not to mention, Duncan and Parker's truce have once again given the Spurs' strength a discount.
Looking back, the Heat continued to play tactics, Brad Miller passed the ball, and Eddie Jones cut the ball.
Facing the inside to make up for defense, Eddie Jones threw the ball directly to the bottom corner on the right, and Chen Mo just happened to appear.
Chen Mo first shot, but Bao Wen did not take any fake moves, and then he directly pulled out a jump shot.
"Swish!"
5:0
To be honest, this ball has a lucky component. After all, Bowen's blocking is already very good, and there is not much time left in the offensive.
Looking back, through exquisite passes and cutting, Ginobili broke into the inside and passed the ball, and Rasu scored a goal.
5:2
As the team's big brother, Eddie Jones also started to play. He finally played the Spurs without being defended by Bowen, so of course he had to perform.
As for Ginobili, he has to organize and be responsible for offense, so how can he focus on defense?
If he really puts all his strength in defense, it will be a good thing for the Heat, and the Spurs' offense will only be even more chaotic.
Brad Miller, Eddie Jones, and Chen Mo became more and more skillful in cooperation.
First, Brad Miller made a layup with an empty pass from Brad Miller, and then Eddie Jones broke through and passed the ball, and Brad Miller made a mid-range shot.
Coupled with Grant's tip-in, the Heat instantly scored 6:2, and the Spurs scored two points with only free throws.
Duncan's lack of games has a huge impact on the Spurs, whether it is offense or defense.
11:4
Seeing that he was already 7 points behind, Popovich quickly called a timeout, intending to change his tactics.
I thought that in the face of a weak team like the Heat, Rasunestrovic could play the role of Duncan, but it turned out that he was thinking too much.
"Manu, next we need you to participate in the offense more, score the ball, and catch up with the score."
Popovich formulated detailed tactical arrangements, mainly relying on pick-and-roll to exert Ginobili's breakthrough ability.
In addition, he also replaced Tkoglu and Robert Hawley, two three-pointers with good efficiency.
In addition, while Ginobili remains focused on the offense, he can also allow Tkoglu to organize the offense.
Unfortunately, Hawley is no longer the same as before. Apart from making people remember the key three-pointer, there is nothing else.
"And, Blues, your defense, cut off the connection between Chen and the others.
He is just a newcomer, you should play harder, play the ball the way you do, and don't worry about the opinions of others."
Bruce Bowen nodded, but said nothing more, but the indifferent expression made people feel a little uncomfortable.
When he returned to the court again, the Heat also made personnel adjustments, Haslem replaced Grant and Mo Williams replaced Blake.
Haslem is faster and has stronger movement ability, and is more suitable for defending the Spurs, a lineup that is one-to-one, four-small.
There is also Mo Williams, who has stronger offensive ability, especially his three-pointers, who can effectively open up space.
At this opening, Ginobili scored the ball with a European step, and Brad Miller had no choice.
11:6
After all, Brad Miller has limited athletic ability and is not fast in moving, making it the hardest to defend such a player.
Eddie Jones and Haslem scored again in mid-range and widened the score to 7 points.
Next, both sides entered a constant time of iron-shots, mainly because they were too ruthless in defense and no one had a good chance.
Especially Bruce Bowen, after being said a few words by Popovich, this guy got angry.
In any case, I just follow Chen Mo. Not to mention taking action, it is very difficult to catch the ball even if I catch it.
One time, he was directly intercepted by Bao Wen. When Chen Mo was receiving the ball, the guy pushed Chen Mo.
However, the referee chose to turn a blind eye, or to them, Bowen's move was already slight enough.
In the second half of the first quarter, Chen Mo just relied on the empty cut to score two points.
I have to say that Bruce Bowen is worthy of being the top outside defensive player in the NBA, and his defensive ability is really strong.
If it weren't for the dirty playing ball and were completely unpopular with other athletes, he would probably have a higher low position.
At the end of the first quarter, the Heat led by 5 points 23:18, which made Popovich very dissatisfied.
Especially in terms of defense, without Duncan, the entire Spurs' defense is problematic.
Duncan's existence, coupled with his vast defensive area, can make the Spurs' defensive system without obvious loopholes.
Because even if it exists, Duncan can complete the blockade as soon as possible to make up for the shortcomings of his teammates.
It can be said that Duncan alone can lay the foundation for the team to win the championship.
Chapter completed!