The era of point forwards in the NBA

Chapter 262 Team
Popovich was furious, shouting loudly at the performance of the players on the field, and hadn't scored a point in almost 3 minutes. Such a leading advantage in scoring efficiency could not withstand squandering.

The referee couldn't stand it anymore. Popovich was interfering with the game and whistled a warning.

Popovich is also a highly respected old coach in the league. The Spurs can't maintain the ranks of strong teams without his guidance. The players are also very hardworking, and the atmosphere of the whole team is very good.

Ginobili felt his scalp go numb, and he touched his bald head, knowing that he would be chased and scolded by the coach if he failed to score.

George Hill organized the attack again. This time Ginobili chose to break through, attracting the defense of the two and returning to George Hill.

Such a tough offense once again extinguished the joy of the audience eager for a comeback. 37 to 24, the Spurs finally scored the first point of the second quarter, and the game was dragged into their favorite slow pace by the Spurs.

Until the end of the half quarter, the point difference has been hovering around 13 points. The only luck is that Ginobili has not scored in sports games so far, relying on free throws to get two points.

Coach Brooks called a short timeout at this time, and wanted to change the main force back to the field. The Spurs' offense had not yet started.

Popovich also replaced Parker, but unexpectedly, he replaced Ginobili, who had only played half a quarter, and he was not satisfied with Ginobili's performance in this half quarter.

The timeout ends and players from both teams return to the field.

"The coach Popovich really dares to use people. If Ginobili is not playing well, he will be replaced decisively." Barkley said that his treatment in the past was better than this.

As the core of the team, even if he is in another state, the ball is still in his hands.

However, outside players are different from inside players. Barkley's body is placed here, and no matter how bad he is, his offense at the basket and rebounding are guaranteed.

Durant returned to the court again, first played a pick-and-roll with Lin Yue, and assisted Lin Yue to score a layup. The cooperation between the two improved by leaps and bounds during Curry's absence.

The team needs them to make adjustments.

Then, Parker rushed to the basket again and forced two points. Lin Yue, who was defending Parker this time, found that his speed could not restrain the opponent at all. If he couldn't get in from the left, Parker went to the right to attack again. It was difficult for Lin Yue to take both sides into consideration.

Shunjing's sports car is indeed well-deserved of its reputation, but Shunjing's demon sword is out of shape.

Durant's chasing three-pointer missed, and Parker's fast-break three-pointer also missed. Unknowingly, the rhythm of the game was accelerated by the Thunder.

This is the effect Brooks wants. The Spurs' defensive formation is too good. Only by using fast breaks and playing a threatening attack while the opponent is not yet in position, can the score be recovered.

45 to 36, Lin Yue made a long pass from the quarterback to Durant, who was going down quickly. The latter dunked the ball with both hands, and the score finally came within double digits.

The fans at the scene were ignited by the unyielding spirit of the home team. They used their performance to prove that the Thunder team became a dark horse relying on their own strength, not luck.

Curry's brief absence is indeed a test for the Thunder, but once it is overcome, the whole team will have a lot of confidence. They are a whole. Without anyone, the gears will be stuck, but there will be no collapse.

It didn't help that Popovich called a timeout at this time. Before halftime, Keith Bogans' three-pointer helped the Spurs pull the point difference to 8 points, but it also meant that the Thunder recovered 9 points in a single quarter.

Barkley can't help but feel the resilience of the Thunder team. This youth team has this kind of young and mature feeling. Every player on the team is like an old teammate who has played for 10 years. They trust each other and cooperate with each other tacitly.

Brooks' usual teachings come in handy. A truly good coach is not only reflected in the on-the-spot scheduling on the court, but also has a subtle influence on the players in life, which is beneficial to the players in the long run.

Curry was very excited watching in the villa. He really wanted to play side by side with his teammates and experience a hearty comeback.

Curry can finally understand why Griffin always said some cold words when discussing the game fiercely in the group. Watching the game is not an enjoyment for the players.

After changing sides, Tony Parker, who scored 20+ points, played again. In the third quarter, the Thunder couldn't recover the score anyway. He didn't want to be scolded for playing so well.

Popovich is too strict, he can not tolerate any mistakes made by the players.

58 to 50, it is rare for the Spurs to score such a high score in the half. In fact, their average score per game this season has not exceeded [-]. They are a typical defensive team. Their opponents score five points less per game than them.

The Thunder had possession of the ball, and Kevin Ollie dribbled the ball forward. He needed him to help Lin Yue share some of the pressure in the second half, but there was a limit to what he could do. It was enough to help Lin Yue pass the ball safely across the half.

Facing Manu Ginobili's defense, Lin Yue made a false shot without shaking it, and he found that the opponent was not afraid of his three-point shot at all.

Ginobili thought for a long time after leaving the field. Today, he doesn't feel good, so he should do a good job of defense. Tony Parker is full of firepower, and the offense can be left to him.

Fortunately, Lin Yue shot a three-pointer. Since the opponent underestimated it, it's not good to teach him how to be a human being.

"Shh!"

The basketball went into the net, and Lin Yue finally hit his first three-pointer of the game.

But this is not his first shot in the field. As early as the second quarter, he tried two dribble three-pointers. After watching Curry play too much, he also thought that this kind of shot was easy. As a result, under the defense in actual combat, his three-pointer posture after holding the ball would be unstable.

Or fixed-point shooting is more suitable for him.

58 to 53, the Thunder chased the score to only 5 points, which was the closest score they had in this game except for the opening.

However, someone from the Spurs stood up again. Richard Jefferson broke through for a layup and caused a foul by Collison. When Parker and Ginobili attracted the defense through running positions, Jefferson slipped to the inside.

When a teammate passed the ball to him, the Thunder team reacted.

Brooks has to admire the Spurs' tactical execution ability. He has been trying to distribute the ball reasonably among three talented players this season, but finally realized it at the expense of Lin Yue's shots.

However, the seemingly luxurious starting will always have the problem of running positions in tactical execution. It depends on the personal strength of the players rather than tactics.

The Spurs team's style of play is worth learning from the entire league.

(End of this chapter)