Defending champion

Chapter 121 The Peak Showdown

The first quarter of the game is over, but to the disappointment of the fans-Michael Jack and Tim Duncan, the protagonists of the game, did not stage the duel they were expecting in the first quarter.

The real matchup was when Duncan attacked with the ball at the top of the arc in the final moments of the game.Therefore, this caused the audience who paid a special trip to watch a game to be very upset.However, the duel between Chris Paul and Tony Parker, the two outstanding point guards in the league, is still very interesting.However, the Spurs are stronger than the Hornets in terms of overall strength.Therefore, after the end of the first quarter, the Hornets were led by as much as 10 minutes.

This is a very critical game, and Byron Scott would not dare to rotate like before.Byron still put Paul on the court. Paul was the initiator of the Hornets' offense, and Byron didn't dare to win.

However, Jack, who performed poorly in the first quarter, was replaced by David West.Jack was pushed on the bench again.

On the Spurs' side, Popovich was very cunning. He didn't rotate the way he used to, and their Duncan, Ginobili and Tony Parker were still on the court.I don't know what the old man is thinking. Could it be that he wants to strike while the iron is hot and solve the Hornets in the second quarter?This idea is too crazy!
As soon as the second quarter came up, the Spurs were fully fired on the offensive end.

Tony Parker assisted the cross-cut Ginobili at the beginning of the game. Ginobili evaded David West's block and made a forward-leaning pass.

Go in!

For the Hornets, Paul organized an offense, and Paul made a mistake in a cross pass.The Spurs had a fast break opportunity, and Parker dribbled forward at high speed, chasing JR Smith, who was also retreating at high speed, to play.Just when Parker was about to approach JR Smith, a high-speed dribbler suddenly changed direction and passed him.A master layup, scoring.

Fortunately, the Hornets relied on Paul's personal ability to break through Parker's foul and get to the free throw line.The golfers didn't give Paul too much support. Paul's physical strength was exhausted very quickly, and he scored one of two free throws.

In the next round, the Spurs' rhythm was lowered by the Hornets, and the Spurs attacked in a position.Duncan, who had been silent for a while, also bared his fangs.

Ask for the ball in the low post, single David West.The Spurs' teammates also trusted Duncan exceptionally. They all pulled aside and let Duncan and David West play one-on-one.Duncan's stunt was fully displayed on David West's body.

Turn around under the basket with a feint, a small hook under the basket, "wash" the ball and score!However, Duncan's performance is not over yet. On the contrary, Duncan's performance has just begun.

The Hornets failed to score, and the Spurs still handed the ball to Duncan, relying on Duncan's personal ability to solve the problem.Duncan deserves to be the most trustworthy person for the Spurs, hitting the board at a 45-degree angle and entering the basket.

Jr Smith made a rare breakthrough, but was taken off by Duncan, and the Spurs attacked.

Duncan under the basket attacked with the ball, and the Hornets immediately double-teamed him.Duncan didn't mess around, and using the corner of his eye, he saw that Ginobili in the bottom corner had an open opportunity.Flicking the ball directly, Ginobili tapped his toes lightly and opened his hand to shoot.

"Shabu" made a three-pointer!

The Hornets made a very big hole in Duncan's point, which caused a very big problem in the overall defense of the Hornets.

Byron Scott was forced to call another timeout, and Jack had been brought up early.At this time, the score on the field was 20 points behind 37 to 17.

"Michael... ll...Jack" The DJ at the scene announced Jack's name.When Jack came on stage, naturally there was a lot of boos from the scene.At the home court of the Spurs, they have never seen that player who can enjoy such a big booing from the Spurs fans like Jack. Jack can be said to be the No.1 in the history of the league.

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"Man, have you ever enjoyed such a treatment?" Kenny Smith asked Jack next to him.

"Haha... Dude, you really know how to joke, how could I? I can assure you that this guy has already angered the San Antonio fans. This rookie has no strength. The last time Duncan was won by him, he has become so arrogant now. , Such arrogance. He also tried to challenge Tim Duncan. As a Spurs fan, you say that your idol has been violated, so there is no reason not to be angry!" Charles Barkley, a big bastard, did not expect to analyze these issues Still logical.

"Charles can't see that you analyze the problem so thoroughly! Brother, I'm really resigned." Kenny Smith laughed.

"The current defense of the Hornets has a very large loophole. Do you think that Byron Scott can bring Jack up to solve the problem from the root cause?" Kenny Smith asked.

"It's hard to say this one. That rookie really doesn't like him very much. I really don't like him. However, I have to admit that his defense is indeed at the top level of the league. But Duncan's offense is also in the league. He is a rare player, and it is obvious that Duncan's hand feels hot now. The result is also very hard to say." Charles Barkley analyzed.

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Just as Charles Barkley and the others were chattering, the timeout came back and the game continued.

As soon as Jack came up, Paul immediately picked up the pick-and-roll tactics, and this trick really worked.Even though, the Spurs have developed a very complete solution to this tactic.However, they cannot be completely restricted.Relying on Jack's pick-and-roll, Paul got rid of Parker who was following him, and then went straight to the layup and scored.This is the game Jack and Paul used this tactic successfully.

What Popovich is most afraid of is the combination of Paul and Jack. Seeing that Jack Paul came up, he successfully established a connection.Popovich immediately jumped up from his seat and yelled directly at Duncan on the court without any face.Even though, just now Duncan directed an 8-0 attack wave.

The current fans seem to be exhausted with Jack. As long as the goal is related to Jack, they will boo collectively without hesitation. If you don’t know it, you will still think that this is the home of the Hornets. ?

The Spurs' offense is still dominated by Tim Duncan.Jack took on the task of mainly defending Tim Duncan.The Spurs' offense thrives on Tim Duncan at this point.They still beat Duncan at this point.

In the first confrontation between Jack and Duncan in this game, Duncan's characteristics have been reported to Jack, a defensive expert, and he is familiar with it, as long as he does not take off easily.Duncan's fake action can be easily deciphered.

This time he played against Duncan, Jack felt that Duncan this time was indeed very different from the previous Duncan, but Jack couldn't tell what was different.There is a very ominous premonition in my heart.

(End of this chapter)