"Manu, we need your help, you have to score after you get on the court.

We can't let the Heat pull the score apart, this is not allowed, this is our home court."

...

Popovich dared not be careless. This was the finals after all, and it was the crucial battle of Tianwang Mountain.

Then he immediately called a timeout and even made special tactical preparations.

To let Ginobili score on the court, at least make sure that the score will not be widened and it will be better to recover it.

Of course, who can do this on the Spurs?

It must be Duncan, no doubt that Popovich didn't even have to speak, Duncan understood his mission.

However, Popovich understood that it would be absolutely impossible to let Duncan play at this time.

Although Duncan's appearance can solve the problem, from a big perspective, it is not conducive to physical recovery.

Duncan's physical fitness is naturally fine.

But if that sentence is right, a slight mistake will make a thousand miles apart. Although it is inconspicuous in physical fitness, it is sometimes really important.

If you really want to fight to the critical moment, sometimes you will be physically consuming.

After the suspension, both sides stepped onto the court again, but seeing the Heat players made Popovich's heart skip a beat.

Chen Mo appeared on the court.

You know, it has been less than two minutes since Chen Mo left the court to play now.

Normally, Pat Riley would not arrange such substitutions. Yes, in Popovich's view, the Heat's head coach is Pat Riley.

Stan Van Gundy:mmp.

Without injuries or accidents, the time and time periods for players to play are relatively fixed.

Pat Riley arranged for Chen Mo to play at this time, and the purpose was self-evident, just to continue to open the score.

For a moment, Popovich even wanted to replace Duncan directly.

However, he did not do so in the end.

To be honest, this is not good news for the Spurs and Duncan.

Compared with outside players, inside players do have some physical disadvantages.

The game on the court has begun, and it turns out that Ginobili leads the offense.

Moreover, Ginobili did a good job and used a wonderful breakthrough to break into the inside.

However, Grant suddenly appeared.

That's right, this almost forgotten player directly blocked Ginobili.

After all, he was a player who once earned tens of millions of annual salary through defense, and Grant's foundation is still there.

Since last year, after Haslem seized the starter, Grant has begun to give up on himself.

In other words, he made enough money and started to live a life of scattering.

Even the Heat can do nothing about this, and it is difficult to trade it out.

However, even Grant did not expect that this mixed up and was about to reach the championship.

Grant, who made enough money, has no interest in most of the things in the league.

If I really want to say what else can impress him, it is a championship ring.

Not that since the playoffs, Grant has become more and more active, from fifth inside to fourth inside.

After all, his defensive experience is still there and his defensive awareness is still there, which can help the Heat more or less.

He blocked Ginobili and grabbed the rebound, and Grant passed it to Chen Mo.

Facing Brent Barry, Chen Moqiang leaned against him and easily scored a layup, scoring two points.

30:20

In two minutes, the Heat beat him 8:0, and the score difference widened to ten.

"Return to defense, how many times have I said that the opponent cannot easily fight back. What are you doing?"

Popovich cursed directly, and he didn't give anyone any face. Of course, he also has the qualifications.

It’s not that he really wants to scold people, but that the Spurs’ performance during this period is really bad.

"Do you want to change to Tim?"

To be honest, Popovich doesn't want to substitute people, and he doesn't want to change his tactical arrangements because of his opponent.

To be honest, this kind of situation where someone is leading the nose is very passive for the Spurs.

But if the score is not replaced, what should I do if the score is further widened?

Without too much hesitation, Popovich finally made a decision to substitute!

He believed that Duncan had no problem with physical fitness. In fact, Duncan, 29, was at the peak of his career, so there was no need to worry about physical fitness problems.

Besides, there is no guarantee now, how much meaning is the next thing?

As expected, Duncan just took advantage of his height and hit a hook shot in singles with Grant.

30:22

Chen Mo was not afraid either. He used the pick-and-roll to break through to the middle distance, and also made a mid-range jump shot.

...

In this way, the two sides went back and forth, and the scores rose alternately, and they became a little anxious.

It is worthy of being the finals. If you have a little chance, you will be able to seize the advantage.

The two three-pointers contributed by the Heat as a substitute are really important and timely.

As the main lineup of the Spurs gradually returns, their momentum of chasing points is getting stronger and stronger.

Of course, the Heat are not timid, either Antoine Walker or Gary Payton can contribute.

Especially in the previous four games, Gary Payton, who performed a bit in the decline, performed well in this game.

He scored a three-pointer in the first half and also forced Parker into the inside twice.

Indeed, Gary Payton's old arms and legs have long been unable to keep up with Parker, but he also has an advantage.

If Duncan hadn't helped many times, Gary Payton would have beaten Parker to collapse.

At the end of the half-time game, the score between the two sides was 53:45.

The Heat led by 8 points, which was a small advantage.

It can be said that since the lead, the Heat have been holding on to death with no defense at all.

Back in the locker room, Popovich kept emphasizing defense and scoring, hoping that the players could be more excited.

Duncan played well in the second quarter, but he can't be counted on him alone in the game.

"Manu, and Tony, we need you, our entire team needs you."

...

"Bruce, let me see your defense, and I know that you can do better."

...

After being fooled by Popovich, Bruce Bowen nodded, but the corner of his mouth was pulled.

I don’t know if it was when I nodded, I pulled the bruises on my body, which seemed to be a little painful.

When he thought of Chen Mo's big elbow, Bruce Bowen suddenly felt that he agreed too quickly and was hasty.

Not only the Spurs, but also the Heat are also actively preparing.

Stan Van Gundy had been squeezed aside, and Pat Riley came on the court in person, arranging various tactics.

“Beautiful job, guys, we are ahead now, all we need to do is keep it going.

I think the opponent is already panicked now, and all we need to do is to stay steady.

Strong our defense and stabilize our offense, and victory is right in front of us.”

...

After returning from the half, the Spurs did make an attack and made three-pointers one after another.
Chapter completed!