Chapter 870 [Suspension, minor injuries can't be in the line of fire]
Duncan and Parker were changed by Yang Jian and provided two attribute points.
In the parallel world, the Spurs have never lost so miserably. Head coach Popovich and the players have been nailed to the pillar of shame. Moreover, this is not the first time they have lost miserably to the SuperSonics.
Ginobili also provides an attribute point. He is the winner and performs very well.
He played 26 minutes, made 7 of 12 shots, 4 of 7 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 20 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Now he is not one of the "gdp combination", but a huge headache for the Spurs.
People can make sudden moves and throw.
If Ginobili focuses on offense, he is just an ordinary star. In the parallel world, he has never averaged 20 points per game in a single season. As the sixth man of the team, and when his teammates open up space, his scoring efficiency is very high.
The SuperSonics team hit 20 three-pointers, and the three-point shooting rate was as high as 60%. The Spurs insisted on positional warfare, which only made the team's offense more difficult.
Yang Jian did not attend the press conference. He went home directly after greeting the team doctor. He was fine, but the team doctor announced that he had a sprained ankle and might miss the next game.
Doing this will undoubtedly bring netizens' dissatisfaction with the Spurs to the peak. And no one will think that Yang Jian was injured and did not fight Mason on the court.
With his historical status reaching the level of Yang Jian, there is no need to use fighting to prove his toughness. Even if the team wants to fight, it is the job of others. For example, in the NBA in the 1980s, each team would train a thug to do the work for the core.
bodyguard.
Now there is no such thing as a hitter in the league. Players who fight will be blacklisted by the president. But there are always some people who think it's cool to fight with others on the court.
Dalembert is such a person. If a SuperSonics teammate conflicts with an opponent, he is always the first one to rush over to help. This time when he saw Mason trying to dunk, he deliberately committed a heavy foul.
, not to the person but to the ball.
This guy is really fierce and has a bit of a temper, and he tends to get aggravated and can't control the number of fouls he commits.
In the parallel world, Dalembert had a conflict with Scott in the national team. Later he went to China to play in the CBA and almost got into a fight with the giant Pan Changjiang. He was also arrested for beating his girlfriend and his girlfriend's cousin.
, facing charges.
Since the Western Conference finals are broadcast live in many countries around the world, today's incident is even bigger than the time when Reuben Patterson stepped on Yang Jian. The Spurs will never be able to clear up their innocence.
Coach George Karl was not a good-tempered person before. He angrily complained that the Spurs are a bunch of garbage at a press conference. "This is the style of the Spurs. Everyone knows how much garbage they are. We know it but it is hard to guard against it. Their hurtful things
The small movements were obviously specially practiced."
Payton is nicknamed "Big Mouth" and is very daring to speak. "The Spurs have always been our number one opponent, not because they are strong, but because they are bad. You can find videos online to see what the Spurs used in 1999.
How did you win the championship?"
Dalembert also accepted the interview. "I pulled Mason down to ruin his dunk, and I was a little too strong. Because I can't tolerate a dirty villain, over and over again, in our
Go wild at home."
He was also sent off, Dalembert became a hero, and Mason was a bad guy. Today, the whole world is denouncing Mason.
Some people also cursed Spurs coach Popovich. Once or twice it was accidental. This kind of thing always happens. It is obvious that the player's stepping in was the tacit approval of the coach.
Popovich did not dare to excuse Mason this time. After being asked a question by a reporter, he hesitated and answered.
The league announced the penalty decision the next day. Mason was suspended for five games and fined up to $25,000. If the Spurs are swept out by the SuperSonics, Mason will have to miss the first two regular seasons next season.
In addition, Reggie Evans and Devin Brown left the bench and rushed onto the court without authorization and were suspended for one game.
Dalembert punched someone and was suspended for two games and fined $10,000. What he received was a round of applause, and with a championship ring, he would not have to worry about finding a job in the future.
The league has made its attitude clear and will definitely suppress the Spurs in the future. Big-name stars in the future free market are unlikely to choose the Spurs unless they are crazy.
Duncan only signed a five-year contract and will become a free agent in 2005. This time, he is not going to renew his contract with the Spurs, no matter how Popovich deceives him. If he renews his contract for a long time, his entire career will be delayed.
Here, it's not worth it.
San Antonio was not attractive to Duncan. The main reason he was willing to renew his contract was that there was no better choice in 2000. If he had joined the Magic at that time, he would have jumped into a bigger pit.
The SuperSonics officially announced Yang Jian's "examination results" later. His slight ankle sprain was not serious and he was likely to play in the next game. The fans breathed a sigh of relief. As long as it does not affect the championship, it doesn't matter if he takes one or two breaks.
After a day's rest, G2 started. Yang Jian went into battle "injured" and could not get out of the firing line even though he was slightly injured, which moved countless fans.
Athletes continuing to compete despite injuries is an eternal topic in the sports world and is a manifestation of sportsmanship. This kind of thing not only happens in reality, but also often appears in movies, TV series, and cartoons.
Sakuragi Hanamichi's back injury was a trivial matter. Misugi Jun, a primary school student with congenital heart disease, was playing in the rain in an elementary school game and was about to die on the field. The referee did not stop. The protagonists must be so passionate. If they have never played with injuries,
, is not worthy of being the protagonist.
Yang Jian's physical fitness is too strong to be injured, so she can only rely on the smart ankle to help.
The Spurs lost their best defender on the wing and a backup. The remaining players, Murray and Jim Jackson, are not known for their defensive skills.
Just like Kobe Bryant, even if the bone spurs in his feet pierce his sneakers and his fingers are broken until he raises his middle finger, he can still take 3 or 40 shots... Yang Jian has an ankle injury, but he is still faster than the Spurs' perimeter players.
He just gave up breakthrough dunks, running catches and shots, and holding the ball and changing directions to make pull-up jump shots, which caused headaches for his opponents.
It doesn't matter that backup center Dalembert is absent. Kemp and Horry have taken up his place.
Kemp has played very little time this season and has maintained his condition well. Horry can stretch out and shoot from a longer range.
In order to double-team Yang Jian and cover Brad Miller who was cutting in the air, the easiest thing for the Spurs to leave open was the two forwards. Horry played 12 minutes and made 3 of 5 three-pointers, completing his task well.
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Yang Jian scored 5,010 points in two consecutive games, which shocked the fans. He played 36 minutes, made 18 of 27 shots, 8 of 14 three-pointers, 7 of 7 free throws, and scored 51 points, 3 rebounds, 10 assists, and 2 steals.
Since entering the playoffs, this is Yang Jian's fifth 50-game game, and his data is better than the regular season.
After Murray got into foul trouble, the Spurs had no one available at the No. 2 position and could only send Ron Mercer, who was in serious decline. In garbage time, if Ginobili broke through Mercer, it would be a change of direction.
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Payton's appearance in garbage time is also a bully. He is experienced and organizes the offense in an orderly manner. Boozer is even better. If he plays enough starting minutes, he will already be able to average a double-double per game.
In the end, the SuperSonics won 135-84, beating the Spurs by more than 50 points for two consecutive games.
There is no suspense in the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs can only rely on Duncan when they return to their home court. All other positions are restricted.
The second in charge, Tony Parker, performed the worst. He was afraid of the 122 zone defense and could not get to the basket. His mid- and long-range jump shots were not accurate in every game. He exposed this weakness against the Kings and his performance was not as good as Mike Bibby.
Parker's draft pick is not high, and Yang Jian has no interest in intercepting Hu just because of his playing style. In a parallel world, Parker has not practiced three-pointers well until he retires. If he partners with Parker, Yang Jian will have to pull out and wait for the opportunity to catch the ball.
Take action and leave the task of controlling the ball to Parker. How can this guy be so good?
The SuperSonics also won easily on the road. The league would not arrange a home whistle for the Spurs, so the star whistled. Questions about Spurs players being dirty and stepping on their feet have never stopped. If the whistle is beneficial to the Spurs, fans will be even more dissatisfied.
4-0, the SuperSonics swept the Spurs without Yang Jian playing in the fourth quarter, and took the lead in advancing to the finals.