Super Role Player

The Spurs locker room at halftime was finally not as quiet as before.

Popovich was hoarse and hoarse in the middle of the court: "We were 17 points behind in the first half. This point difference is a bit big. What does it mean? It means that we are likely to lose this game, yes, We have already led 2:0, and it doesn't matter if we lose a game! But, we can win this game!"

"Let's not talk about the referee's problem. In the middle of the second quarter, why did you get 9 points in a row by the Thunder? What's wrong with your defense? The offense can be attributed to poor state, what about the defense?" Popovich yelled. , Directly yelled love general Manu Ginobili into it.

Manu lowered his head and said nothing, listening to Popovich continue to criticize: "Then the referee's biased whistle and faint whistle, but can this really affect us? Our backwardness is largely due to us. The offense is not doing well, and of course the defense is also problematic!"

Having said so much, Popovich's tone has also eased: "Then, in the next quarter, we must chase points! Now the league hopes to control the game through referees, then we will not let them do so! In the second half, The success rate on the offensive end, the fast-paced play, the difference is only 17 points, and it will be recovered soon!"

"Yes, we can't let the league do what it wants. We must win this game!" Tony Parker stood up at this time and helped Popovich boost morale.

In fact, for Anxi, he doesn't need to be encouraged. No matter when, Anxi's morale is at its peak, and he is always eager for victory.

In the first half, Anxi played the most stable role for the Spurs. On the offensive end, they shot an open three-pointer from time to time. Of course, they can also shoot open mid-range shots now; Under the defense of Anxi, Te only scored 7 points, which was the result of playing the entire first half.

In the second half, when the game restarted, Anxi still did not rest. At this time, he has become the most important part of the Spurs. With Anxi, the Thunder will have one less offensive point, which is still very important.

In the third quarter, the Thunder replaced Kevin Durant and let Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka, who had rested for a full quarter in the second quarter, take Daequan Cook, Tzabo Seforosa and Kendrick Perkins played in the third quarter, and the corresponding lineup on the Spurs side was Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Boris Diaw and Tim Duncan, plus an Anxi, this is an obvious offense line-up.

Seeing Russell Westbrook playing, Popovich also decisively asked Anxi to defend Westbrook.

The third quarter officially started, the Spurs attacked, and Manu Ginobili, who was trained by Popovich for a halftime break, also started to explode. He and Tony Parker made a cross screen and directly rushed to the three-pointer with the ball Inside the line, after an emergency stop, he made a jump shot, and made a steady hit with a bang! 15 points left.

The bad touch in the second quarter was finally driven away by Manu. He scored the first goal and raised his shooting right hand. Manu quickly retreated back to the defense, and the Chesapeake Arena booed.

In the case of a large score behind, defense is very important. Only by defending against the opponent's attack can the point difference be quickly narrowed.

Russell Westbrook held the ball against Anxi's defense. By the third game of this series, Anxi's single-defense ability has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Kevin Durant's defense was misfired in three games. Russell Westbrook also knows who is so strong.

So when facing Anxi, Russell Westbrook paid 12 points of attention, dribbling the ball slowly, and then suddenly, without any extra movements, Russell Westbrook directly used the speed Break through from the right side of Anxi.

Anxi's whole body was attached to Russell Westbrook's body. Westbrook carried Anxi's body and rushed a few steps, and his whole body was almost crooked.

But Westbrook is not the kind of person who likes to cheat fouls. Anxi's defense is fine, and he didn't pretend to fall or anything.

Carrying Anxi's defense, he made an emergency stop, then jumped up and was about to shoot.

Anxi also jumped up, reaching out to block Russell Westbrook's shooting angle, and Westbrook in the air turned around directly and passed the ball again.

It's a pity that the other Thunder players on the field at this time basically have no ability to attack independently. Dai Quinn Cook, who received the ball, dribbled the ball for a while, and then handed the ball to Russell Westbrook again.

Westbrook saw that 24 seconds were running out, so he had to force it, dribbled a few steps, and forced a super long two-pointer one step inside the three-point line, and hit the iron with a bang.

The rebound was protected by the Spurs, and Tony Parker quickly brought the ball to the frontcourt. According to Popovich's request, he rushed directly to the inside to speed up the offensive rhythm.

Tony Parker, who rushed inside, was surrounded by Kendrick Perkins and Russell Westbrook. He didn't stick the ball, so he directly split the ball. Tim Duncan received the ball for a layup and scored two points. 13 points left.

Then, Russell Westbrook failed to beat Anxi again, the Spurs launched a fast break, Anxi took the lead, received a pass from Tony Parker, and directly shot a chasing three-pointer!

With a bang, the basketball went into the basket! Only 10 points left! Anxi jumped up with his hands raised, and Popovich waved his hands violently, and spit out an American curse. Obviously, the Spurs' continuous pursuit of points at the beginning of the third quarter made Popovich very excited.

The Chesapeake Energy Arena was full of boos, but Scott Brooks' call for a timeout was timely. The referee blew his whistle and the Thunder called for a timeout.

As soon as the third quarter came up, the Spurs played a 7:0, and the momentum was full. When the timeout left the field, everyone was excited.

The Thunder's adjustment came quickly. Kevin Durant reappeared, and there was another three-minor combination on the field. Kevin Durant's entry was intended to liberate Russell Westbrook, or liberate Kevin Durant. Durant, anyway, is to put at least one stable scoring point on the court.

At the beginning of the third quarter, they were chased by the Spurs for 7 points in a row. The problem was that the Thunder's only stable scoring point was blocked by Anxi.

As for the Spurs, although the defensive effects of Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green are not as good as Anxi's, they are still useful, so Popovich also made an adjustment.

"Kawhi, you go out, replace Boris, play the power forward position, and defend Russell Westbrook on the defensive end." The arrangement was made, the timeout ended, and the two sides re-entered the game. (To be continued.)