The Basketball Court Swordsman

"The start of this game is exactly the same as in the conference finals. It seems that the coaches of both sides intend to start this round of the finals in a relatively conservative way! Audience friends, this is Mike Brin and Kevin Harlan. , Welcome to lock in eSPN, welcome to watch the 2012-2013 season, the NBA finals!"

After the starters of both sides stepped onto the court, Mike Brin's voice once again caught the ears of the fans.

Since the broadcast rights of the NBA Finals in recent years have been in the hands of eSPN, the next few games will be explained by Mike Brin. In this regard, "Mr. Caiyi" Sage is undoubtedly the most disappointed. His two favorite coaches played in the finals, but as a reporter on the sidelines of T.NT, he couldn't come to interview them in person.

But this still couldn't stop Sag's love for this game, so when the camera swept across the audience. People can't help discovering coach Henson's girlfriend An Jiali, Paul's wife, Horford's wife, David Beckham, and also found "Man in Color" Sage.

The charm of the NBA Finals is unstoppable.

As Mike Brin explained, the starting lineups of both sides have not changed much today. On the Spurs' side, Parker, Gary Neal, Stephen Jackson, Duncan and Brazilian center Splitter are still untouchable. Ginobili was placed on the bench after starting the season with unsatisfactory results. So, Gary Neal is just a fake starter.

For the Pacers, Henson also continued the lineup he had against the Heat. Paul, George, Leonard, West and Horford did not change. Henson planned to fight the Spurs with a regular lineup.

On paper, the Pacers' lineup seems to be stronger. But as we all know, the three "old wagons" of the Spurs are the kind of masters who kill the game unknowingly.

It seems that Parker is not so strong, but in this year's playoffs, the French averaged 20+7 per game. This data is not inferior to Paul. Ginobili, who looks bald, doesn't seem to be that strong anymore, but in every round of the series Ginobili always has a dream to return to the top, which is enough.

Not to mention, at this time the dumb 21 on the court. Although it is 37 years old, although people say that Duncan should have fallen. However, that guy's dominance on both ends of the offense and defense is still terrifying!

Not to mention, there are Burris Dior, Matt Bonner, Corey Joseph, Patrick Mills and Tracy McGrady on the Spurs bench. In terms of the rotation lineup, the Spurs' rotation can be better than the Heat's.

In the warm cheers of the Pacers fans, the referee blew a whistle and threw the basketball high. Although the Spurs Brazilian center Splitter is not known for his athleticism, he still won the first strike from Horford with the advantage of his height and wingspan.

Although Henson didn't get up from his seat, he still clenched his fists. The San Antonio Spurs' first offense is approaching!

Most of the Spurs' offenses are initiated by pick-and-rolls. In this regard, Popovich and Henson are very similar.

Parker used Duncan's cover to go to the basket, but this is not just a tactic between Parker and Duncan. Henson can clearly see that everyone on the Spurs is following the movements of Parker and Duncan.

After covering, Duncan immediately followed. This made David West a little nervous, and this may be the first time he felt nervous because of a 37-year-old player.

But after the dribble went out of the three-point line from the baseline, Parker still did not pass. Just when everyone thought the Spurs' tactics were not played out, Parker suddenly threw the ball into the hands of Stephen Jackson!

Jackson flicked a shot, then lowered his center of gravity to accelerate the breakthrough. But this did not deceive Leonard, although at this time Leonard's attribute bonus effect has disappeared. But it's enough to deal with Stephen Jackson.

Jackson didn't move away at all, so he had to walk inward against Leon's. Unless there is a miracle, it is impossible for the elderly Wu Sheng to score on Leonard.

However, Jackson did not even intend to score on Leonard. Halfway through, Stephen Jackson passed the ball to the outside. At this time, people discovered that Gary Neal had already thrown off George by back-run and off-the-ball screen.

Stephen Jackson's passing timing was just right, attracting defensive attention without delaying the fighter! Neal catches the ball at the 45° three-point line on the right side of the court and shoots. When George arrives, Neil's basketball has already flown into the air!

"Really... patience." Henson shook his head. The Spurs' conduction ball was patient and precise, and forced singles? This kind of thing is hard to see with the Spurs.

Facts have proved that Gary Neal did not forget his accuracy in San Antonio today, and Neal scored the first three-pointer in the opening game. Of course, this is not the embodiment of Gary Neal's personal ability, but the embodiment of the skill and tactics of the entire Spurs team!

"I can't believe that the person who led the first goal in the finals was actually Gary Neal. But this is the San Antonio Spurs, they are all soldiers!"

All the people are soldiers, this is precisely the most difficult team to deal with, because you can hardly limit their offense by suppressing a certain point.

Fortunately, Gary Neal's goal was immediately wiped out. The Spurs are a team team, and Henson's Pacers happen to be too!

The Spurs' defense, no doubt, although the efficiency value is not as good as the Grizzlies and Pacers, it does not mean that it is much worse than these two teams.

The basketball game is not just a game of mathematics. The Grizzlies have the highest defensive efficiency. Haven't they been swept by the Spurs?

After halftime, Paul passed the ball to Paul George, who was running without the ball. Popovich certainly knows that Gary Neal is at a disadvantage when facing George. Neal's defense is average, not to mention that the height of both sides is so much worse.

Therefore, he was prepared for this. As soon as George got the ball, Henson saw that the defensive positions of the Spurs were no longer man-to-man, but more similar to...zoned defense!

They must use defensive traps to lure George into a breakthrough, and then use the power of the system to beat George in the middle distance!

Henson cocked his mouth, and he knew that Popovich's old man could not let such a weak point be ignored. Therefore, it is expected that the Spurs will focus their defensive attention on George's breakthrough. So before the start of the game, Henson asked George.

"Increase the number of three-pointers you take!"

George did not move immediately after receiving Paul's pass, but made several three-threat moves in place. Seeing this, the Spurs' defense didn't dare to move, they must beware of George's surprise attack.

Seeing Gary Neal took a small step, George didn't hesitate anymore and suddenly made a jumper!

"This..." On the Spurs bench, the Spurs No. 1 named Tracy McGrady felt that time had been transformed...

"Gary Neal was caught off guard from outside the three-point line! George's height advantage is very obvious, he was hardly disturbed! Boom!"

Mike Brin’s iconic shout revealed the outcome of this shot, "A three-pointer! Haha, Paul George, his dry shot is so simple!"

Along with Mike Brin's explanation, the scene shot gave a close-up of the sleepy-eyed McGrady. The ball just now is really alike!

"Huh, brat." Popovich shook his head helplessly when he saw George score a goal. Of course, the brat in his mouth does not refer to George, nor does it refer to Neil, who failed the defense, but refers to Henson.

George will choose to shoot because he knows there are defensive traps waiting for him. Therefore, he decisively fired from the outside. This may seem capricious, but in fact the success rate is higher.

Cunning Henson, what a cunning bastard! Had it not been for Henson's reminder, young Paul George would not have seen defensive traps waiting for him.

The game only played the first back and forth, and both head coaches had fun in this game. This feeling of tit-for-tat is much refreshing than the conference finals!

Of course, neither head coach will be satisfied with this. It’s not enough to have fun in this game. Popovich and Henson are both aiming for victory.

After both sides scored, Henson and Popovich stood up at the same time and stood on the sidelines.

The real brain game officially begins.