Build a Dream Dynasty

Under the NBA's system of defending three-sided defense rules, it is impossible for any player to guard Duncan. This is where Duncan's strength and confidence as the undisputed number one power forward in history lies.

However, this season's Duncan is precisely the "worst" Duncan. The data of 13.5 points, 9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2 blocks per game is the worst year since he entered the league. The troubles of plantar fasciitis and the physical wear and tear caused by years of fighting inevitably reflected in Duncan. It's hard to tell whether the Spurs changed their style of play because of Duncan's necessary transformation or Duncan lost weight because of the changes in the Spurs' style of play. Anyway, Duncan's decline in the threat of independent offense has been truly reflected.

In the final four minutes of the third quarter, Duncan made 1 of 4 shots against Baynes' defense. His decline in offensive threat has directly affected the Spurs' offense. And the Nets who have strengthened their defense are not much better. In this lineup, Danny Green and Baynes are good at defense. Jeremy Lin is not someone who can open up the situation against the Spurs. Can get points through hard hits from George and Lopez. Fortunately, Lopez performed well against Split, scoring two goals. At the end of the third quarter, the Nets trailed by 6 points 73:79.

The opening of the fourth quarter is a contest between the bench players of both sides. This time period is also a time period when the Spurs can often take advantage of it. As the top coach in the league, Popovich is of course the most talked about ability to build a team, but his on-the-spot command, even if he is not as good as his own teacher, is one of the best in the NBA. Only Phil Jackson, Rick Carlisle, and Doug Reeves can compete with him.

Today, however, another name has been added to the list, Brad Stevens. Aiming at the fact that the Spurs' already weak inside line was even more vulnerable after Duncan left the field, Stevens replaced the team's second-round pick inside line with an average playing time of only 6 minutes per game. Whiteside, coupled with Alston, The shooter lineup of Korver, Carter, and Pavlovich played a big and a small. Then, I saw Whiteside overwhelmed in front of the inside line composed of Spurs Splitter and Bonner. In 4 minutes of playing time, he crazily picked up 8 rebounds, leading the Nets to complete the overtake in one fell swoop.

The Spurs' team building idea is always to select players with solid basic skills and high basketball IQ in conjunction with the GDP combination, while underestimating indicators such as physical fitness and running and jumping ability. The advantage of this selection standard is that the lower limit is very high. When the GDP or Duncan is at its peak, he can always make up for the things his teammates can't do well. Everyone can show their abilities and play their own advantages. But when Duncan is in trouble now, the situation has become delicate.  With 8 minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Spurs took the lead in replacing the main players, and then Stevens also replaced Whiteside, who had played a full role as a surprise player. Put on Baines to serve Duncan.

Although Duncan is in poor physical condition, if you really want to use an insider like Whiteside, it is really a lesson to be a man. It's not that Whiteside is not given the opportunity to exercise, it's just that training players also depends on the timing. Whiteside ups and downs in Split, and Bonner has just scored a perfect performance and has been cheered by the fans. At this time, it is better to maintain his full fighting spirit.

One minute later, the main players of the Nets also returned to the court, and the game officially entered the decisive stage.

For the Spurs, Ginobili is in charge of the offense. The Argentine is good at shooting mid-range shots and is also good at passing the ball. After using the pick-and-roll, he broke through Green's defense, attracted George's defense, and passed the ball to Jeff in time. George turned around and was pointed by Jefferson. Jefferson went straight to the basket. The Arizona Flyer jumped up and dunked Lopez, bringing the score back to 88 for the Spurs.

It was the Nets' turn to attack. Baynes and Lopez stepped up as a screen at the same time, creating a breakthrough space for Jeremy Lin. Jeremy Lin, who entered the inside line, double-teamed the ball to Green, who was 45 degrees outside. Unfortunately, , Green missed a three-pointer.

"Shoot when you get a chance, don't hesitate." During the return to defense, Lopez told Green.

So far this season, Green's three-point shooting percentage is 31%. For an outside player, this is not a qualified statistic, but all teammates trust Green very much. Even if he doesn't feel good, he is willing to give the ball to He, the reason is very simple, Green's performance outside the three-point line in training makes everyone feel that he is trustworthy.

What happened on the training ground, the reporters couldn't see it, the fans couldn't see it, but the teammates who fought side by side could really see it, which is why Lopez encouraged Green.

In the last 29 seconds of the game, the Nets were still two points behind and had possession of the ball. Jeremy Lin handed the ball to Paul George after halftime, and the Spurs were in charge of defending Richard Jefferson.

George, who is 204 tall, made 11 of 19 mid-range jumpers today, and the general proportion of them is a dry pull after a breakthrough. If Ginobili is defending, it will be more difficult to interfere with his shots.

Thinking of this, Popovich couldn't help but miss Bowen back then. If Bowen was here, there would be no need to worry about this at this time.

If Bowen was there, it is estimated that the Nets would not be able to last for so long.

The dribble compressed the game time to 15 seconds, the rhythm of George's dribble began to change, and Jefferson's defense was already in place.

With full speed, George's body has come to Jefferson's right side. Relying on his own experience, Jefferson judged the direction of George's attack in the blink of an eye, and quickly moved his body to block George. Although George Being leaned against, he staggered a step into the penalty area. George tried his best to hold the ball up, preparing to make a small throw from close range.

However, Duncan appeared in a key position in time. His big palm interfered with George's shot. George's shooting posture changed from a throw to a twisted shot. Jumped in the penalty area, but was firmly stuck to death by Duncan.

"Crack!" Splitter and Lopez couldn't control the basketball when they were fighting for a rebound, so they had to hit the ball to Parker on the outside. However, Danny Green suddenly flashed in front of Parker, broke the basketball, and then took off. shot, hit.

The audience was boiling, and the teammates of the Nets also cheered and ran to Danny Green, roaring and pushing.

Jiang Mingliang, who was on the long side, also punched vigorously regardless of his image, and the high emotions made Taylor stick out his tongue in surprise.

With 4.2 seconds left in the game, Popovich called a timeout and arranged the team's tactics for the final attack.

If there is no accident, the Spurs' last attack will most likely be executed by Ginobili. Stevens also focused on the defense against Ginobili in the arrangement of defensive tactics, because the attack time is only 4.3 seconds. It is even more necessary to guard against Ginobili's shots, so the tall and long-armed George is in charge of the main defense, and Danny Green is in charge of the auxiliary defense.

On the Spurs side, Splitter, who had a weaker offensive ability, was replaced by Bonner, who added a turret on the outside. At the same time, George Hill replaced Jefferson, adding a point that can hold the ball and shoot.

The coaches of both sides arranged well, and the timeout time passed quickly. Duncan was in charge of serving the ball in the front court. half a minute.

This time, the Spurs did not line up at the front of the penalty area, but scattered to every corner, and then Ginobili and Bonner made a pick-and-roll and successfully received the basketball. There was no time to brew, and Ginobili immediately Going towards the inside of the Nets, dribbled two steps to the penalty area line, Danny Green defended in place, and formed a wall with George, blocking Ginobili's breakthrough line, the Argentine made a turn , It seems to be a fallback jumper. When George leans forward and shifts his center of gravity, he turns around and returns to the carbine, completely passing George Green!

The entire arena fell into a deathly silence, only to see the Spurs players cheering and running back to the locker room. . . . . .