The Basketball Court Swordsman

Antetokounmpo's pass was intercepted by Rudy Gay. This is the second time the Greek made a mistake today.

The Spurs' strategy is very correct, as long as the 2.meter 11 point guard is restricted, the Pacers' offense will no longer be unstoppable.

It's just a pity that the Spurs didn't play well in their offense today. Or, the Pacers' defense is too strong for the Spurs.

Their resolutely one-on-one defense prevented the Spurs from playing their favorite team basketball, while DeRozan and Aldridge's personal offenses were not effective.

Therefore, although the steal was completed, the Spurs did not use this opportunity to complete the scoring. In the end, DeRozan was defeated in a heads-up with George. The 7-point difference was still the same. After Lopez scored the rebound, Henson stopped the game.

"Paul George has forced DeRozan to make 0 of 3 shots today. To tell the truth, George is worth 137 million for the defense." Reggie Miller applauded George. It can be seen that he is defending today. The attitude is very correct. Although DeRozan is not the top star in the league, he was once the top scorer of the Raptors.

However, in front of George, DeRozan was at a loss.

"I'm sorry, boss, they played a very good defense today." Antetokounmpo walked off the court out of breath, and the Greeks were very sorry for the fact that he made two mistakes in five minutes.

"It doesn't matter, you were targeted by others, which means they are afraid of you. This is a good thing, Yangnis. Next, I want to change my strategy. Rajon Rondo, you go on the court to organize the attack. Victor, you leave the court for a while. . Rotate time, I will change you to play."

When Henson decided to replace Oladipo, everyone actually knew what he was going to do. Yesterday, he told everyone about this strategy.

"Then, Yangnis, you go back to the fourth position. Siakam, I need you to play like a third player. Rondo controls the rhythm of the game, and then George, you come to the main attack! The Spurs like to shrink defense today, then You are just outside the middle distance and the three-point line, punishing them well, understand!?"

"Yes!" George nodded hard, his long-awaited opportunity finally came!

"Coach Henson, being the leader, actually called a timeout. Not surprisingly, he should be trying to solve the problem of Antetokounmpo's consecutive mistakes. Huh? Coach Henson replaced Rajon Rondo! He really did. In order to change, he replaced a pure point guard, Antetokounmpo will no longer be a point guard!"

On the commentary stage, Reggie Miller looked forward to the lineup on the field, wondering what trick Henson had to change.

But on the side of the court, Popovich was very distressed. Because Henson had never sent such a combination before, he didn't know what Henson planned to do. Without knowing what Henson intends to do, Popovich cannot effectively prevent it in advance.

"Continue to block the penalty area!" Popovich shouted before the players went on the court. Henson replaced Rondo for Oladipo, which undoubtedly made the Pacers' space worse.

So no matter what Henson wants to do, Popovich believes that it is safest to continue to shrink the defense.

You see, even Popovich has been deceived by Henson again and again.

The game restarted, Henson stood on the sidelines with his hands around his chest. George knew that the coach was watching him from the sidelines. What he can't live up to at this time is the trust of the coach in himself!

Rondo steadily controls the ball to advance, and he and Antetokounmpo stop the attack in a completely different way.

He waved his hand, motioning Antetokounmpo to step forward to cover. A screen between the two Pacers who are least likely to shoot three pointers. Spurs players want to do with their butts.

After Rondo broke into the penalty area with cover, the Spurs' defense contracted overall. After all, whether it's Rondo attacking the frame himself or Antetokounmpo cutting into the receiving frame, their only choice is at the basket!

But in the corner where no one noticed, Siakam made a ball-free screen for George! This is why Henson needs Siakam to be present. As a small forward who retired from the fourth position, his screen quality is higher!

Rondo caught a glimpse of George running out of the empty space, and then he stared at Antetokounmpo, his wrists shook!

The fake look of "Director Long" deceived the defensive players. When the basketball finally flew into George's hands without warning, the Spurs' defense was dumbfounded.

DeRozan was delayed by Siakam and was too late to block. In the face of an almost open shot, George has no mercy.

He raised the knife and dropped it, lightly gaining 3 points. Popovich feels something is wrong, the Pacers' offensive focus does not seem to be Antetokounmpo!

"Good shot, this is why Henson needs Rajon Rondo. When Antetokounmpo is restricted, Rondo can undoubtedly change the pace of the game. I have to say that the depth of the Pacers lineup is as terrible as always. "

Most people interpret this ball as the result of Henson's change of master control. But in fact, this is the beginning of Paul George's personal performance.

The 9-point difference was on the top of Popovich's head, and this guy Henson would not be soft to his friends.

Although Popovich doesn't care about those boring records that prevent the Pacers from winning five straight, he does need to win.

This year, the Spurs lost Leonard. If they want to survive in the West, they are bound to play very hard, so Popovich needs to fight for every victory.

He made a few gestures to signal the players to continue to pass the ball. The more Henson forced him to play singles, the less he could be fooled.

So, although the next attack on the Spurs almost used 24 seconds, but in the end Aldridge found an empty spot.

Aldridge made a steady hit in the middle of the cast and helped the Spurs narrow the point difference slightly. Although he scored, Popovich was not happy. The Spurs’ offense was too difficult, and the Pacers’ offense...every time was very easy.

Rondo, still Rondo. When this guy is in possession of the ball on the court, the Spurs have no idea who the basketball will appear in the next second.

Rondo can't score, but he can become one of the best-known point guards in the league. In addition to defense, it depends on basketball IQ and passing ability.

But this time, the Spurs players thought of the Pacers' offense too complicated. Rondo handed the ball to George just after halftime. Then Antetokounmpo consciously set up a cover for George. Henson had already arranged all this.

The just made up dunks and catches and shots have made George thoroughly feel offensive. So now, let the Spurs' defense taste the power of the league's top three scorers!

Just now, the Spurs barely scored with almost 24 seconds of complex transmission. And this time, George just borrowed the cover of Antetokounmpo and walked a step aside, and then shot directly!

DeRozan didn't expect George's shot to be so decisive, so he immediately blocked it. But because he was half a beat slow, George still found a little space.

This little space may not be enough for other players, but it is more than enough for a top three scoring in the league.

"Direct shot after borrowing the screen! George's offense is very simple, but...in, the basketball is hollow into the net! Haha, Paul George's offense is such an understatement! 7 points, George only shot 3 times , But already scored 7 points. It can be seen that Coach Henson replaced Rondo not to liberate Antetokounmpo, but to liberate Paul George!"

Popovich fell into a deep despair, and if Leonard was still there, then George would naturally not be able to score so easily.

But in the world of professional basketball, there is no if.

George was completely opened, his ability was already sufficient to support his desire. And when he wants to score, the Spurs' defensive system is simply not enough.

Two minutes later, George made a comeback. This time he didn't shoot directly, but broke through the screen.

George's borrowed screen breakthrough is very special, he likes to pass through the gap between the two defenders. This kind of breakthrough is impossible without skilled ball control skills.

But Henson said before that George's worst dribbling ability at the beginning, but now also has an A level!

After breaking through Gay and DeRozan's double blockade, facing your Aldridge's defense, George throws a shot.

Shooting, breaking through the basket, throwing... George's versatility allows him to use a variety of methods to score.

Aldridge watched desperately as the basketball crossed between him and fell into the net. Paul George was unstoppable!

At this point, George has scored 9 points just over half of the first quarter. Moreover, his momentum didn't mean to stop at all.

"Before the game, George was questioned by many media. Because in the first four games, George's highest score was only 20 points!"

"Yes, but today, I don't think there should be any problem with George trying to score 30 points."

If Henson could listen to the commentator, he would definitely not agree.

Because in Henson's view, George's score today might exceed 40...