One Guard

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"Vince, do you think we can win?" Looking at Carter's face eager to win, Yiyang asked a stupid question.

"Huh, as long as you are here, I have confidence." Carter waved his hand. If he doesn't have confidence in the MVP, then who should he have confidence in?

"You know Vince, you guys are by my side, that's why I dare to calmly make key shots time and time again." Yiyang patted Carter on the shoulder, and then immediately gathered around to listen to Carlisle's tactics.

Carter froze in his seat, his eyes not moving away from Yiyang for a long time. Then, Carter smiled slightly. As a "useless" veteran, it is really not easy to still have such a sense of belonging in the team. It's no wonder that guy can become the leader of the team before he is 24 years old. If you want to be a leader, you not only have to be strong, you also have to win people's hearts.

If possible, Carter really wants to spend the rest of his career following Yiyang...

"In the last 20 seconds, with Popovich's character, he will definitely choose a more reliable two-pointer! So, Rudy, I want you to protect the penalty area. No matter who dares to make a mistake under the basket, you give him a try !”

Gobert nodded, showing that he was still a little nervous about this kind of moment. But Yiyang is not worried that Gobert will do anything bad. Once that guy steps onto the court, he will immediately become bloodthirsty.

"Dirk, stay close to Tim. It's best if he can't catch the ball! If he catches the ball, force him to shoot from the outside. In short, don't let that guy get close to the basket."

Nowitzki nodded. He has experienced this kind of critical moment countless times in his career. The Germans have long been able to deal with this with a normal attitude.

"Andre, Leonard is very active today and has already scored 17 points. Although his shooting is not stable enough, it is not without threat. So, don't let him shoot. If he breaks into the penalty area, Rudy will take care of him.”

"Don't worry, boss, I'll make him walk around with nothing to eat!" Iguodala patted his chest. As long as you don't let him become the star, he will do anything.

"Tony, Danny Green may just be a feint in the next 20 seconds. So, don't be deceived by him, stay calm, and don't be stunned. Popovich will not choose the three-pointer tactic, so No matter how many fake moves he makes, you must not be fooled to avoid getting fouled."

"Leave it to me, boss." Tony Allen made an OK gesture. No matter what the game situation is,

This guy is always enthusiastic.

Finally, Carlisle's eyes fell on Yiyang, the young leader. In this game, Yiyang has scored 27 points, 10 assists and 3 steals. He has done everything he can. This guy is reliable and reliable at all times.

"I won't talk to you more about defense. Pay attention to switching defenses after the pick-and-roll. If, if the Spurs miss the shot and we still have time...also, I want you to be ready to complete the buzzer-beater!"

"Well, okay." Yiyang's answer was as simple and straightforward as ever, as if what he was about to experience was just an ordinary round. But this is the most critical moment of the entire game!

Sometimes even Carlisle feels that this guy is a little scary in his calmness. Nothing seemed to be able to shake the chord in his heart.

After explaining everything to the starting five, the electronic buzzer sounded, which meant that the moment to decide the outcome of the game was coming.

But when the Spurs players came on the field, Carlisle's heart suddenly "thumped" and fell to the bottom. Danny Green, who performed well from beyond the three-point line today, was pushed to the bench by Popovich, and his replacement was Manu Ginobili, who performed mediocrely!

This kind of veteran is like this. Even if he doesn't have any dazzling performance in the whole game, you will still feel nervous because of his appearance at critical moments. Killing the game is as normal to them as eating and sleeping. They don't have to wait until they are in good condition to do it.

After Ginobili comes on the court, the situation on the court is bound to be more complicated than Carlisle imagined. Just now, he thought Danny Green was just a feint point, but now, Ginobili is a thug with a dagger in his hand, and he may hand the knife into the heart of the Mavericks at any time.

But now that the timeout has ended, unless Carlisle calls another timeout, any changes that occur next will have to be dealt with by the players themselves.

Carlisle doesn't plan to use up his last timeout yet. If the Spurs fail offensively, this last timeout will be their capital to kill the game!

After Tony Allen stepped onto the court, he was obviously surprised. That guy Popovich really doesn't let others expect everything.

But Ginobili was in very average condition today. Maybe Popovich replaced the Argentinian just to confuse the situation? Tony Allen has set up a defensive posture. Neither Ginobili nor Danny Green can easily pass the test!

The Spurs sent a baseline ball, and the 20-second number on the rebound timer began to decrease.

Even though it was only the last 20 seconds, Parker calmly stabilized the rhythm after halftime. When there were 10 seconds left in the game, Parker moved.

Ginobili, who was strolling in the corner, suddenly ducked out. Tony Allen immediately moved sideways, but he collided with Duncan who was covering without the ball!

Ginobili used Duncan's screen to successfully reach the top of the three-point arc, and Parker immediately passed the ball. Seeing Ginobili holding the ball, Carlisle's heart almost jumped out! This thing I didn't expect might just be Popovich's trump card!

As soon as Tony Allen made up for it, Ginobili immediately broke through with the ball, taking advantage of the opportunity of Tony Allen's center of gravity to rush forward. An old ghost is an old ghost, every move and every timing is carefully thought out!

Ginobili successfully broke through Tony Allen, and the demon sword came out of its sheath, flashing a cold light!

Gobert is ready. If Ginobili chooses to lay up, he will definitely not be polite to the bald man!

Ginobili did not stop. He moved towards the three-second zone. Gobert adjusted his position in small steps, and he was coming!

With one foot in the three-second zone, Ginobili actually jumped to attack the frame!

Gobert did not hesitate and immediately jumped up high! No matter how brilliant the Argentine was in the past, Gobert will not let him succeed today!

Gobert slammed his palm hard and slapped the basketball in Ginobili's hand. However, at this moment, Ginobili actually collected the ball in the air.

This not only allowed him to avoid Gobert's block, but also allowed him to pass through Gobert.

After evading the defense, Ginobili stretched his body again and threw the ball towards the basket. Before Gobert could turn around after landing, the sound of the tumbling nets already reached his ears.

"It's in! The ball is in! Manu Ginobili, the great Argentine, the great son of San Antonio! He deceived Rudy Gobert with an incredible pull-up layup and successfully hit it!" Mike Bu Lin's roar was heard on television sets across the country.

At this time in San Antonio, countless fans cheered. Mike Brin no longer knew what he was shouting, but he knew very well that he was so excited that it was difficult to express it in words!

The Spurs players rushed towards Ginobili and surrounded the bald old guy. Gobert threw the basketball to the floor in frustration. He should have expected it!

"Timeout, timeout!" Carlisle shouted at the referee. Only then did people realize that the game was only over in 1.7 seconds! The game is not over yet, the Mavericks still have time!

But in the last 1.7 seconds, what can the Mavericks do? The myth created by Manu Ginobili is difficult to rewrite.

"Boss... I'm sorry..." After the game, Gobert was dejected. He didn't expect that a guy who was nearly 40 years old could actually make trouble for him.

"You don't need to apologize Rudy, and there is no need for anyone to blame themselves. It has already happened, and there is no use in dwelling on it. Now, what we have to think about is how to turn defeat into victory in the last 1.7 seconds!" Carlisle did not blame anyone, He didn't blame Tony Allen or angrily rebuke Gobert, because even he didn't expect Ginobili to suddenly appear and complete the game-winner.

Damn Popovich, what a smarmy old guy. The less you think of something, the more Popovich will use it.

Carlisle tried his best to forget about the layup just now, 1.7 seconds later, he couldn't give up yet!

Carlisle's tactics were as everyone expected. Everyone provided a screen for Yiyang. Yiyang took the screen and ran outside the three-point line to try to get rid of the defense. Then he caught the ball and shot, without any time to hesitate.

"Vince, you come on at the last moment and replace Tony. You know, at this time, I need everyone who can shoot." After laying out the tactics, Carter himself did not expect Carlisle to call his name.

At this critical moment of the last 1.7 seconds, do you want to appear?

Tony Allen has no problem with this. There is no use in sending him on the court in this kind of offensive round.

Carter nodded, the playoffs, the last moment...this scene is really similar to the summer 13 years ago.

The game restarted, although it was only the last 1.7 seconds, but the Spurs players did not slack off at all. Their defense was very tight. Except for Gobert who was serving, everyone else was in the mid-range position and huddled together.

Moments like this are often the roughest moments in basketball games. The defense needs to do their best to stop the opponent from running even if they pull and pull. The offensive team must use their body to create a wall for the terminator so that he can successfully catch the basketball and shoot.

As the most dangerous person, Yiyang was naturally surrounded in the middle. Everyone is ready, the most brutal hand-to-hand combat in a basketball game is about to begin!

The referee passed the ball to Gobert and blew his chest whistle. This whistle made everyone move!

Yiyang tried his best to rush out of the crowd, and Nowitzki and Iguodala made a double screen for him!

After Parker and Leonard were knocked away, Diaw made up for it in time.

At this time, there was not much time left before the service limit, but Yiyang had not yet had a chance to escape. I have to say that Popovich's defensive arrangements are really perfect!

If the ball cannot be sent out, the ball rights will be exchanged after the violation, and then we will really lose!

Yiyang quickly gestured to Gobert. Gobert understood it clearly, stared at Yiyang, and passed the ball to the left corner near him!

Everyone was stunned, including the Spurs players and Popovich. The basketball was finally passed to Vince Carter, who just came on the court!

In 2001, Carter was still flying above the basket every day. In a fierce battle with Iverson's 76ers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Carter missed the final three-pointer and the Raptors were unfortunately eliminated. Thirteen years later, Carter fell from the basket to the Mavericks bench, but he was in the same position, in the same situation, and received the same damn basketball.

In 1.7 seconds, Carter had no time to hesitate. He only knew that if he wanted to play in the finals and win the championship, he must also contribute! If he chooses to "spare" an O'Brien Trophy at the end of his career like other veterans, Carter would rather not!

So, Carter held the ball and prepared to shoot. Ginobili, who had just completed the buzzer-beater, was obviously confused and passed the ball to Carter. What was going on? He followed Carter's raised arm and jumped up, only to find that it was just a fake shot.

In the last 1.7 seconds, that guy was still calm enough to fake a shot!

Ginobili flies away, time is running out. In this same place, Carter seemed to have seen the last second of 13 years ago.

If, if he had scored that three-pointer 13 years ago to help the Raptors defeat the 76ers and reach the Eastern Conference Finals, what would his career have been like?

There are no ifs. He has gone through so many years of hardships and finally landed in Dallas, becoming the third substitute behind Tony Allen and Nick Young.

But so what? I'm still one of the most awesome guys on the planet!

Carter took action and raised his right foot slightly. Everything was no different from 13 years ago.

The old guy's eyes are fixed on basketball. He no longer has the edge he had 13 years ago, but he is more mature.

The red light on the rebound timer came on and Carter closed his eyes. He only felt the floor beneath his feet shaking, as if there was an earthquake.

Carter raised the corners of his mouth slightly, the game is over.

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