Chapter 308 The Spurs' Secret Weapon? Popovich shook his head!
Chen Yan's fake European step is a combination of [Shadow's Trace] and hand changes.
After becoming more and more proficient in [Shadow of Shadows], Chen Yan also combined various movements on this basis.
This fake move that deceived the Spurs' entire defense line was inseparable from Chen Yan's eyes in addition to body movements. It is not that easy to deceive defensive players in the NBA. You must be full of fake moves.
Spurs offensive possession.
It's still a positional battle.
Parker handed the ball to Bowen, who quickly transferred it to Finley on the other side without sticking the ball.
Finley quickly hit the ground and passed the ball inside.
Kurt Thomas is already looking for a deep position at this time.
A turning hook after catching the ball!
The ball hit the backboard first, then rolled a few times on the rim before falling into the net.
2 to 4.
The camera immediately showed a close-up of Kurt Thomas, who had just scored a goal. He turned around and the referee's whistle sounded!
Nash received Chen Yan's long pass and layup, causing Parker's thug to foul!
Chen Yan's offense in this round was a textbook blitz, and even the camera couldn't keep up with the Suns' conversion speed!
"Whoa!"
"Whoa!"
Nash licked his fingers and made two free throws, very easily.
4 to 4 on the court.
Looking back, the Spurs attack round.
But the Spurs' offensive formation in this round was very strange.
Parker controls the ball, Duncan is actively taking position, and Kurt Thomas is on the weak side.
Finlay and Bowen are like two outsiders, staying one step ahead of the center circle.
Seeing this scene, the fans suddenly realized.
So this is the secret tactic Popovich mentioned in his pre-game interview?
This tactic seems outrageous, but it can limit the Suns' half-court transition to a large extent.
In the first five playoff games between the two sides, the fast break scoring ratio between the Suns and Spurs was 130 to 42.
Although the Spurs tried their best to prevent the Suns from running and gunning, it was still difficult to keep up with their rhythm.
Run-and-gun is something that runs in the blood of the Sun, and it is difficult to completely curb it.
That's why Popovich came up with this tactic.
Containing the Sun's running and bombing is equivalent to choking their life!
But this is a pain for the fans. The full-time 5v5 was turned into a half-time 3v3 by that bad old man Popovich...
3v3 in the half means more space for attack, which is more advantageous for defenders with strong impact like Parker.
Facing Chen Yan's defense, Parker changed direction and dived in!
Parker's change of direction was very fast, but Chen Yan did not lose his position. He is also an outside player known for his speed.
After breaking through at high speed, Parker suddenly turned around!
This was his signature move. Chen Yan was on guard. The moment Parker turned around, Chen Yan stretched his right hand forward as far as possible!
Parker stepped up to avoid the block.
Jump out!
Chen Yan took off for the second time and grabbed the defensive rebound!
The first time a long pass found Nash.
After Nash caught the ball, Bowen followed him and he couldn't pick up the speed.
Finley also accurately cuts Nash's passing route at any time.
Nash had no choice but to forcefully slow down.
The Spurs' 3v3 tactics have initially yielded results.
Nash turned around in two steps at the top of the arc and handed the ball to Chen Yan behind him.
The Spurs' defensive tactics are still the same, Bowen keeps an eye on him and the others defend in a zone.
Chen Yan saw the Spurs' defensive intentions and did not dig into the pocket to forcefully create difficulties for himself.
Grabbing the ball with his right hand and placing it behind his back, Chen Yan stretched out his left hand to call for a pick-and-roll.
The purpose of his pick-and-roll is not to create mismatches, but to find loopholes in the defense.
Chen Yan uses the pick-and-roll to move the ball laterally.
The first reaction of the Spurs defensive players was to block Chen Yan from the outside.
The moment Bowen and Duncan came up, Chen Yan suddenly accelerated his ejection!
In front of the camera, Chen Yan was seen pushing the ball first, and then slipped through the gap between Duncan and Bowen.
Extremely agile!
Chen Yan's explosion was so fast that two senior players, Duncan and Bowen, could not react.
Finlay came in from the flank to cover.
Chen Yan can score this ball.
But he didn't choose to pass.
Before Finley arrived, Chen Yan jumped lightly and launched a smart grenade!
Chen Yan's touch was very soft, and the basketball drew an arc and fell straight into the net!
"Whoa!"
6 to 4.
Chen Yan once again demonstrated his powerful and rich arsenal, as long as there are skills for outside players, he can't do anything.
Spurs offensive possession.
The outrageous tactics are here again.
Finlay and Bowen stayed behind, and the other three were responsible for the attack.
Fans couldn't help but complained after seeing this scene.
"You're still here? I'm already watching half-court basketball?"
"Popovich is a genius!"
"Popovich's tactics are getting more and more outrageous..."
Although Finley and Bowen are positioned further back, they do not play the role of pure spectators in Popovich's tactics. If the offensive player encounters a double-team, they can press forward at any time, which can not only relieve the pressure on the offensive player but also
You can get a chance to take an open shot.
In the Spurs' offensive half, Duncan passed the ball inside to Kurt Thomas.
Kurt Thomas took a small hook shot in the penalty area. His hand was slightly stiff, and the ball hit the front of the basket and bounced out.
Duncan tapped from the other side.
Instead of making up for it, the basketball was directly made up across the bridge and into Dior's hands.
Diaw caught the ball and found Nash with a long pass.
It is Diaw's instinctive reaction to grab rebounds and look for fast break opportunities.
After Nash made a move, he chose to slow down again.
The Spurs' defensive tactics greatly affected the Suns' running and gunning.
After falling into position, Nash passed to Grant Hill.
Hill suddenly started after a crotch!
This is the significance of D'Antoni sending Grant Hill on the court. He has the ability to hold the ball and can play a big role in positional battles.
Grant Hill's ability to hold the ball is good, but his explosiveness and starting speed have been lost as he grows older.
Hill leaned on Finley to get to the free throw line.
Instead of doing it himself, he tipped the ball gently and handed it to Chen Yan who had circled the baseline.
Chen Yan suddenly stopped with his feet after catching the ball!
Draw the gun from the bottom corner at mid-range.
The action was very decisive!
This is what D'Antoni repeatedly warned before the game, telling Chen Yan not to think too much and just shoot when he gets the chance!
D'Antoni understands that only if Chen Yan is determined enough can he pose the greatest threat to the Spurs!
"Whoa!"
Hollow into the net!
The sound is very crisp!
8 to 4.
"Beautiful! The first three shots were all hits," said Director Xu.
Zhang Lili also said happily: "This is good news for the Suns. In previous games, as long as Chen Yan found his touch early in the game, the rhythm of the Suns games was usually smooth and the winning rate was also very high!
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Spurs offensive possession.
Keep coming to 3v3 basketball.
However, the player involved in the offense this round became Finley.
Kurt Thomas stood on the outside.
Parker lobbed the ball into Duncan's hands, and Diaw decisively let go of Kurt Thomas to double-team Duncan.
Duncan passed the ball to Kurt Thomas in a double team.
Kurt Thomas took a step forward after receiving the ball, and the three-point line was not within his shooting range.
From the high post at the top of the arc, Kurt Thomas took an open shot.
The opportunity came up, but the rhythm was a bit off.
The ball deflected a little too much and hit the edge of the basket.
After Stoudemire got the defensive rebound, he went directly to Chen Yan.
The Spurs retreated quickly, and Chen Yan did not have a good fast break opportunity.
After slowly advancing past half-time, Chen Yan suddenly collected the ball!
Chen Yan stepped on the logo in the center circle and fired directly!
The perverted shooting range is here again!
Chen Yan is in a hot state right now and his hands are so hot that he would be sorry if he didn't do a logo-shot!
Chen Yan flicked his wrist and flicked the ball out smoothly.
Bowen was a step too late to attack, and Chen Yan's shot didn't move forward at all.
A player who can shoot at any time usually makes it difficult for defenders to judge.
The basketball is spinning rapidly in the air!
"Whoa!"
11 to 4.
The Nets bloom!
Water splashes everywhere!
Popovich shook his head helplessly.
His tactics and outside moves limited the Suns' running and gunning, but he couldn't stop Chen Yan's touch!
