The Basketball Court Swordsman

Danny Green, this guy who doesn't seem to have a burst of data and rarely scores difficult goals, but has occupied the position of the Pacers' starting third position for two consecutive seasons.

As we all know, the Pacers are full of talents, especially on the perimeter. Leonard, Stephenson, Jimmy Butler, Ray Allen... every one of these guys can play a big role right away. But even so, Henson has not moved Danny Green's starting position. He knows very well that players like Green cannot use data to judge good or bad.

The stable output he provided from beyond the three-point line, his stability on the defensive end and his effortless running, always benefit the team.

On three points, Green is not as legendary as Ray Allen. On defense, Green may not be better than Jimmy Butler and Leonard. On offense with the ball, Stephenson is definitely better than Green. But taken together, Henson believes that Green is still the best player to start. Today, Green proved this with his ability.

Two consecutive three-pointers, one of which is the more difficult fast break three-pointer. As soon as Henson came up, relying on a wave of 9-0 offensive, the Spurs stopped.

During the timeout, Popovich undoubtedly criticized Gary Neal's defense first. But the father is very clear that criticism alone cannot solve any problem. It’s just 10 points. If Henson Joe thinks 10 points can overwhelm him, it would be too simple to think of the Spurs.

"How did I tell you!? If the opponent's three-pointer opens the score, then go inside, go inside! Are you deaf or stupid!? Or you think you don't need to listen to me Can win the game too!?"

Regardless of the old man, he is not young and respected. But this guy has never been a gentleman. He is not a gentleman to his players, reporters, and opponents.

"Boris, go on, open up the space. Tim, you play at the fifth position. I want you to be inside and hit the opponent's defense hard. If you can't win Horford in a 1-on-1 situation, then you go straight Go home with a basketball." Popovich's tactics are very clear. He is going to use his "nuclear weapons" inside.

"Boss?" Duncan spoke little after listening to the tactics.

"What don't you understand?"

"I understand the tactics, that is, if I want to go home...I haven't bought a ticket yet."

"Puff!" The rest of the Spurs couldn't laugh after hearing Duncan's words. This guy Duncan is like that. If he doesn't speak, he is always classic.

Popovich glared at Duncan, but he had to admit that his anger had calmed down a lot because of that stupid idiot.

Duncan knew very well that the team doctor asked Popovich more than once to make him less angry...

As Ray Allen and Danny Green still feel good, Henson has not changed the lineup after coming back from this timeout. Paul, Green, Allen match Horford and West. In this way, George and Leonard can also breathe a little longer.

But Popovich did not continue to be conservative. The old man first replaced Neal with Ginobili. Neil was a fake starter. He was scored consecutively by the opponent just now, so naturally there is no reason to stay. On the inside, Popovich replaced the chubby and harmless French forward Berris Dior.

But Henson knows very well that Dior can be harmless to both humans and animals. He is a relatively "demon" player and has a very high basketball IQ. He is simply tailored for the Spurs team.

Of course, don't think that Dior is a bully. It is said that in those days, Dior was carrying a cup of coffee and wearing a pair of slippers, and defeated Stoudemire in the touch-up event...Yes, it was the Stoudemire who was known as the "Little Overlord". This guy just doesn't like to use his physical talent to solve the game.

Seeing Popovich put on such a lineup, Henson probably knew his intentions. Tim Duncan, the rock-solid "Rookie No. 21", is about to start playing!

But can a two-point-two-point chisel really fill the gap?

After returning from the timeout, as expected, Tim Duncan, who had been "playing dead", began to take a position in the post. Unlike Split, Burris Dior is not a pure blue collar. He can shoot, and his shooting range can extend beyond the three-point line. Although Dior didn't take many shots per game, his shooting percentage was still impressive.

Now in the playoffs, Dior's three-pointers have hit 38%! With such a hit rate player, David West naturally dare not let him go.

As a result, Popovich got his wish and gave Duncan a chance to play Horford in the post. Is Horford a defensive weakness? Obviously not. It can be said that on the contrary, this guy is still one of the top defensive centers in the league.

However, in front of Duncan, any top defense is not a problem!

When Duncan received the pass from Parker and held the ball back, there was no longer any "people waiting" in the penalty area. The Spurs have completely opened up the space, leaving only Duncan and Horford in the low post.

I saw Duncan sit back two steps lightly, and suddenly took a small hook after finding the rhythm. With the height and wingspan dominating, Duncan didn't seem to jump much, so he hooked the basketball.

That's right, the goal was scored, and it was so understatement, like white water. No taste, but it also quenches thirst.

"Big basic skills." Henson couldn't help feeling that players like Duncan are simply the league's treasures.

Although Duncan scored, the Pacers' offense will not stall. After the chasing three-pointer before the suspension, Green's defensive sequence outside the three-point line has undoubtedly become the highest priority.

So when he received a pass from Paul and made a silly shot, even the experienced "Martial Saint" was shot up. Green took advantage of Jackson's chance to fly into the three-point line with the ball, and then shot a mid-range jumper.

Green, who feels hot, naturally won't waste the chance to make a mid-range shot. If he makes another basketball, the Pacers immediately opened the difference to double digits. It seems that the Spurs' adjustments seem to have no effect. Their defense still couldn't finish their work.

The camera first swept over Popovich on the sidelines, then gave Duncan a close-up of the goal. But on the faces of these two people, you can only read calmness!

Duncan is still the "facial paralysis", and did not show depression and other emotions because of the widening of the score difference. The Spurs still go their own way, Duncan continues to play singles at the basket!

This time, Duncan even saved the step of sitting back after holding the ball. Faced with Horford who was a head shorter than himself, Duncan turned over and shot a jumper directly from the middle distance!

Since Duncan's take-off height was almost negligible, Horford was sealed in front of Duncan. But Duncan, a historic player, can't make him miss with a little interference. A lot of **** you think you have interfered with Duncan, but Duncan was not affected at all!

Another unpretentious, seemingly calm jump shot. Duncan scored consecutively, and the Spurs recovered a little gap. For some reason, Henson, who still holds an 8-point advantage, feels a little panicked.

Subsequently, Green's magic did not continue. Stephen Jackson directly gave up the guard against Green's breakthrough, but pressed tightly in the audience to prevent Green from getting a shot.

Jackson's extreme defensive method has achieved results. After Green scored 8 points in a row, he finally forced Green's scoring momentum to stop at the right bottom corner.

There is no doubt that this is an opportunity for the Spurs to narrow the points difference. But it seems that the Spurs are not in a hurry. Parker slowly passed halftime, waiting for Duncan to cover himself.

Duncan cut in after the screen and Parker passed the ball. This is a typical Spurs pick-and-roll offense, but the difference is that Horford has already raised his arms under the basket waiting for Duncan!

For the judgment of the defensive position, Horford is definitely an expert!

Horford did seal Duncan's layup route. Duncan had to lean on Horford to force a layup after receiving the basketball. But even in the confrontation, Duncan's shooting action is still not deformed. The wrist of No. 21 shook slightly, and the basketball fell into the hoop precisely as if under control. At the same time, the referee blew his whistle. Not Duncan offensive foul, but Horford defensive foul!

After the basketball hit the net, Duncan clapped his teammates expressionlessly, hitting a three-pointer!

"Compared to the soft touch of a defender." Henson shook his head. The dominance of the old Duncan was a little beyond his imagination.

Although the free throws later, Pacers fans did their best to boo Duncan. But "Stone Buddha" turned a deaf ear to this and made a free throw. In an instant, the double-digit difference became 5 points. Henson gritted his teeth, Popovich is always Popovich! After the Spurs trailed by double digits, instead of crashing, they became more and more courageous.

After 15 seconds, the San Antonio Spurs made a comeback. The Pacers’ offense just ended with Paul’s striker, and the string of goals could not last the entire night. The Pacers' missed shots are also reasonable.

The Spurs are still the same, Duncan with the ball behind his back, ready to attack. This time, Horford was ready, and the rest of the Pacers were ready to double-team.

However, Duncan passed the ball to the ground without warning! At the same time, Manu Ginobili cut in empty-handed and received this wonderful pass.

Ray Allen’s defense was not too tight, and Ginobili was too pretending to be dead. The Argentine had obviously made a "sit and watch Duncan singles" expression, but suddenly cut into the penalty area with unpreparedness. Ray Allen failed to react immediately, and let the Argentine sneak in.

To chase Ginobili, for the current Ray Allen, it is a bit difficult.

So Duncan used his excellent ability to cope with the ball and assisted the Argentine for a layup. Ginobili went from the air cut to the air to change hands, and the whole process was very ridiculous.

Duncan is more than just scoring in low singles.

From behind 10 points to 3 points behind, the Spurs only took a few minutes. The Indiana Pacers are a team that is known to control the game, and if they fall behind by more than double digits, they will be very passive.

But Popovich and the Spurs told Henson that this law was useless to them!

"Do you want to pause?" Seeing this, Vogel reminded Henson.

Henson nodded, looking in a bad mood, "Next turn, get ready to pause."

Popovich caught Henson's move. Now, it's time for Henson to check Popovich.

In the game between two top coaches, it is often impossible to tell the winner in advance...