Play with your brain

Chapter 402 Three Points Battle

It was Lao Hu who dribbled the ball again. After cooperating with Terry at a 45-degree angle on the right, he immediately rushed into the Spurs' basket from the center. Before the Spurs' defense gathered, Lao Hu immediately scored the ball.

Nowitzki got the ball under the basket, but it was a pity that he met Duncan. It is still difficult for Nowitzki to get any cheap in this position under the basket.

Whoosh, pass again, empty seat!
David Lee, after this guy pulled to the outside line, no one came to defend him for the time being. This guy sometimes likes to come to the outside line, and he also has a sense of being idle and non-existent.

Swish!Two points hit.

"YEAH!..." While retreating and clapping hands, this offensive cooperation is still very effective, and everyone is very happy.

"Shhhh..." Obviously compared with Staples, the arena here in San Antonio is simply a silent forest, anyway, this is how Lao Hu feels.

This is impossible. San Antonio is a small city. Although it has a large population, its economic situation is not very good. In addition, this is Texas, and Dallas people can also come to watch the game.

The Spurs said nothing, and immediately started to attack.

Tony Parker was still running back and forth, dribbling at the same speed. Terry was led by him to run to the bottom line from the top of the arc, and then came out from the bottom line to run to the middle distance...

Anyway, the French sports car is not bad in terms of speed and endurance, but it seems that they haven't found a good pass target.

At this time, Parker, Ginobili, and Duncan are all on the court. Under such circumstances, it is basically up to the three of them to open the situation.

It's still Duncan. Although Parker was the FMVP in the finals last season, in fact, the most stable point in the Spurs is Duncan. He is the most trustworthy of his teammates.

However, Duncan is really old, and he is still troubled by plantar fasciitis. Therefore, his current style of play is seldom using his solid footsteps, but more in the middle distance. Chance.

The Vikings are now facing Nowitzki, and the matchup between the two of them is quite appropriate. Of course, this is outside. If they get to the basket, they must go to Lao Li or Diop.

After some testing, Duncan shook the ball as soon as he raised it. In fact, he didn't make many moves. He basically just shook it now, and then shot immediately.

Bang, bang!
Didn't make it, this relatively long rebound shot is actually Duncan's forte, but he still missed it this time.

Slap, Lao Li grabbed the rebound, Lao Hu had already run forward, and the Mavericks immediately launched a counterattack.

The first point, needless to say, Lao Hu ran at the front, and Lao Li found him easily. However, the Spurs retreated very quickly, but this time only Parker and Ginobili retreated.

In this way, Lao Hu's choice is much simpler.

A simple breakthrough, after accelerating, Lao Hu directly threw the basketball into the sky...

Kuang Ang!That Diop guy pulls off a nice alley-oop!

YES!Ha ha! ...

Even Carlisle on the sidelines couldn't help punching and shouting. He has no reason to be unhappy. Now the Mavericks are leading, a big lead.

87 to 74, the Mavericks lead their opponents away by 13 points, and the time is already in the second half of the third quarter.

Shun!Very smooth!

This is what Lao Hu feels now. From the beginning to the present, the Mavericks have been playing at their own pace, with sharp offense and decent defense. The Mavericks have always been leading.

The Spurs seem to be really old. Their overall movement, offense, and defense all seem a bit slow, especially the defense. It can be seen from the retreat just now. Even if Popovich yelled loudly from the sidelines, but Still can't come back quickly.

To be honest, this is also normal. The Spurs are really too old. This season, they are not only the oldest team, but also send players abroad. Francisco Elson was sent to The Raptors, that is to say, the Mavericks have fewer people who can use the inside rotation.

What's more deadly is that they have just completed a seven-match battle before. Although they don't have to travel too far, they only need to travel in the state, but the seven games still make them too tired.

On the other hand, the Mavericks are different. Their players are younger, and although it was seven games, they won the No. [-] Lakers in the Western Conference. This is a great boost to morale.

In this way, there is a huge contrast between the two sides. It is actually quite normal for such a score to appear in the third quarter.

Beep!Can't stand it anymore, Popovich called a timeout, and at this time both sides need a timeout.

Of course, the Spurs let their veterans take a break, and by the way, arrange the tactics for the future. There is no way, Popovich himself understands that they are indeed getting old.

The Mavericks need to make substitutions. That's right, they are leading now, and the starting players can go down and take a break.

"Played very well! If we continue to play like this, we will regain the home court advantage. At that time, the whole series and even the situation of the entire Western Conference will change. The victory must be ours..."

Carlisle has been talking loudly lately. This guy always has a happy face, looking like Jim Carrey.

"Old Hu, did we go to the right place? This is San Antonio? Haha..." What Lao Li meant was that the Spurs seemed to be completely different from the previous Spurs.

"Haha, it should be. The layout of this arena is very unique. I can't think of any place where it will be decorated with such colors." Lao Hu's words are also very hurt, because AT&T Center always uses black as the main color, so, It is also known as the Undertaker Arena.

"Haha, you just have a bad mouth, but I like it..." Lao Li said with a smile.

Old Hu's chrysanthemum tightened for no reason, and said: "Don't say that, it will be misunderstood.

"Haha..." No way, everyone laughed.

After the game resumed, the Mavericks' bench lineup also performed very well. It should be said that their performance was more dynamic. They were originally a fast-attacking style of play. Facing the old Spurs, they are simply like ducks in water...

Swish!Another hit!Another three points!
"Oh ho ho ho!" Lao Hu jumped up, because he was so happy, it was Eddie House who scored the goal, and this guy has hit three three-pointers in a row!
That's right, not long after the substitute came on the field, Popovich also slowly replaced his substitute. The reason is very simple. He originally expected his starting lineup to get back some points, but the opponent's performance seemed to be even better. , There is no way, he can only let the 'GDP' combination come down and take a rest to prepare for the last quarter of the game.

And at this moment, Eddie House showed off his power. This guy is crazy by himself, and no one can stop him when he shoots the ball accurately.

Beep!At the end of the third quarter, 103 to 86, the Mavericks entered the fourth quarter with a 17-point lead.

Judging from Lao Hu's experience, the Spurs definitely don't want to give up this game. After all, it is their home court.

Therefore, a counterattack will definitely come. With Popovich's temper, it would be weird if he didn't counterattack.

In fact, Lao Hu has been waiting for the opponent's counterattack. However, after three quarters of this game, the Spurs did not see a decent counterattack at all, which is really strange.

Then the fourth quarter will definitely come, and if there is no counterattack, the game will be over.

Sure enough, from the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Spurs counterattacked, and they still used their old tactics and old methods.

Tony Parker is looking for opportunities on the outside. He must appear on the court now, because in fact the Spurs have no backup point guard rotation. Vaughn was injured before the start of the playoffs, and he announced his retirement immediately.The point guard for the Spurs now is Parker and Ginobili who play in rotation.

Passing the ball, Parker did not choose to go it alone after the breakthrough. He saw Finley's position and passed it quite immediately.

Finley raised the ball as soon as he caught it, and someone from the Mavericks immediately flew up. However, the veteran Finley did not choose to shoot himself, and he passed again.

Amy Udoka, this guy is just like a cat and a tiger. He also flicked and then passed the ball immediately.

Brent Barry, this old guy is still there, and he finally had a good opportunity at this time, and he didn't hesitate to shoot a three-pointer directly.

Swish!Very crisp, the hit of the ball also announced that the Spurs' counterattack had begun.

That's right, the counterattack weapon used by the Spurs is their own three-pointers. Their current lineup on the field is completely capable of playing three-pointers. It should be said that it is for shooting three-pointers.

In addition to Parker, Finley, Udoka, Barry, and Robert Horry are such a lineup. Although they are old and almost losing their teeth, their three-pointers are really lethal.

This lineup was painstakingly created by Popovich, and it is completely aimed at the Mavericks. The Mavericks' current bench lineup has a relatively big disadvantage, that is, it is relatively short. In this way, even the veteran Robert Horry can be competent. Center, so such a three-point shooting team is logical.

But the question is, isn't it just a three-pointer?

House took the ball, he shook it and immediately passed the ball into the inside, Bass caught the ball and wanted to hit the veteran Horry with his back, but he found that this old guy was not easy to deal with at all, he didn't take too much strength Great advantage, although Huo Li will retire soon, but in terms of pure strength, he will definitely not suffer.

pass!Bass immediately found his teammates on the outside, and Barea ran out of space.

Front, top of the arc, catch and shoot!

Swish!Hit too!

"Oh ho ho ho!..." The Mavericks' bench still cheered, and they danced together.

So, after the ball, the two sides started a three-point battle, and the entire fourth quarter became a three-point performance!
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