Head coach of parallel imports in the NBA

Chapter 339 The Second Round Opens 3
The expression on Popovich's face also became serious. Although he had prepared for the difficult game before the game, after seeing Grant's defense against Leonard, Popovich Qi is still very unbelievable, and at the same time he felt a little bit in his heart. If this is not a coincidence, then this game will become troublesome for the Spurs. Once Leonard is guarded, it will make the situation worse. become even more unfavorable to oneself.

But the game has just started after all, even if a problem is discovered, it is not suitable to call a timeout at this time, and this may be just a coincidence.

So Popovich also wants to observe this for two more rounds.

But the following situation made him have to make an action to change this decision.

Because the Spurs did not score a point in the next three rounds, all offenses were mired in the quagmire, especially on Leonard's side. Grant's first defense was not a coincidence at all. After the round, this was fully proved, Leonard's offense suffered great trouble.

The offense in the three rounds was successfully interfered twice, and once Grant even predicted it in place and slapped the ball out of the sideline.

In these three rounds, the Timberwolves scored all their offenses. Jokic and Dinwiddie each hit a three-pointer, and Oden hit a two-pointer at the basket.

14 to 0, after the start, the Timberwolves directly gave the Spurs a big gift.

Immediately, Popovich directly called out a timeout. Although he still didn't know whether it was Leonard's poor state or Grant's too good state, this timeout was not to solve the problem, but to hope that the players could become calm. It is also to see if it can cool down the opponent's hand.

Soon the timeout expired, and players from both sides returned to the court.

The game continues.

Popovich's timeout is still effective. Back on the field, the Spurs' offense is still Leonard, but this time Leonard scored, using Danny Green's cover and then forming a defense, facing Middleton The defense, a fake action of a false sudden and real shot helped the Spurs score a three-pointer.

But Popovich's timeout and another plan didn't have any effect, and the Timberwolves still maintained an efficient scoring efficiency and fiery touch.

Especially Middleton, this time he singled Danny Green directly, and then forced Danny Green to hit a three-pointer.

In the next game, the Spurs can be said to gradually fall into a disadvantage.

The situation of the game was firmly controlled by the Timberwolves. Although Leonard was still the strongest point of the Spurs in terms of offense, facing Grant's entanglement, even scoring was a huge waste, and the Timberwolves' side The offense is showing a full-blown posture.

This caused the Spurs' defense to encounter a lot of trouble, because the Spurs simply could not double-team the Timberwolves' core scoring points.

So slowly as time goes by, the difference between the two sides is further widened.

And this situation is even more serious when the two sides are replaced by rotation players at the same time, because when Bennett and Yi Jianlian are facing the Spurs' bench lineup, Ginobili alone cannot divide the points. The gap is getting closer, not only that, but there is even a tendency to be further pulled apart.

So seeing such an unfavorable situation, in the third quarter, Popovich also replaced Danny Green, who was blown up by Middleton, with Ginobili.

As a last resort, the burden of chasing points can only be placed on the GDP combination.

It's just that this makes the Spurs' already severely affected physical reserves even worse.

At the end of the third quarter, the Timberwolves had already led the Spurs by 87 to 67 by a full 20 points. Popovich on the sidelines also shook his head.

He knew how strong his opponent was, but he didn't expect it to be so strong. At this time, Popovich had already sat back in his seat. At this time, the old man had a premonition in his heart that the annoying guy on the opposite side this season really had something. It may allow him to build a dynasty successfully.

And when the fourth quarter started, the Spurs lineup that appeared on the field made Da Zhuang even a little stunned.

All the main players of the Spurs did not appear on the court.

Nima's old guy was really decisive. He gave up the game with only 20 points difference from Nima, and let the main players rest. After 2 minutes, it was confirmed that the opponent really gave up the game. Zhuang also replaced all the main players.

As the head coaches of both sides have replaced the main lineup, it means that the result of this game has been completely determined. The only difference is to wait for the referee's whistle to blow.

The Timberwolves fans in the stands made a huge cheer at the moment, and they were celebrating the team's good start in the second round.

Finally, after the time reset to zero, the referee also immediately blew the whistle for the end of the game.

116 to 92, the Timberwolves easily defeated the San Antonio Spurs by 24 points.

Got off to a good start in the second round.

Next, according to the league's schedule, the second round of the match between the two sides will be held on May 5.

"You wait, I will definitely win the next game."

After the game, Da Zhuang shook hands with Popovich with a smile on his face. The guy reached out and touched Da Zhuang's hand lightly, then said a harsh word, then turned around and left without giving Da Zhuang a chance to react.

Fuck, you old guy, wait for your ass to eat, and you will still be beaten up in the next round of labor and management.

Almost at the same time as this game started, there was also a game in the East.

The Toronto Raptors played against the Miami Heat. The two teams were half-baked against each other. They both entered the second round after the first-round tiebreaker. Therefore, everyone is the same in terms of consumption.

But to the disappointment of Toronto fans, the Raptors who played at home eventually lost the game.

102 to 96, the Heat defeated the Raptors by 6 points, and also gained an advantage for themselves in this series.

On May 5, the second round of the playoffs started again.

The Cleveland Cavaliers started the second round of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Quicken Loans Arena.

In the end, the Cavaliers also defeated the Eagles like chopping melons and chopping vegetables, 123 to 98. The Cavaliers achieved a 2-0 advantage in a big score with a big victory.

The Thunder and the Warriors, who lost Game [-] in the West, started their second game at Oracle Arena.

This time the Thunder did not let the Warriors have the last laugh. Durant played a superb performance and finally helped the Thunder beat the Warriors 101 to 94, so that the two sides drew 1-1 in the first two rounds.

(End of this chapter)