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Chapter 408 Popovich's Secret Weapon

Maybe Lao Hu didn't even think of it, but now Popovich really scolded him to death in his heart.

Nothing else, but Lao Hu's current performance completely disrupted Popovich's pre-match arrangement!

That's right, Popovich's idea is that if this ball is to be won, then the performance of the GDP trio is crucial.First of all, Parker played hard, even casually, because the French were born in the 80s.Then, it was Duncan who played, because of his offensive method, it was determined that he could take the responsibility for the attack in the middle. At this time, his physical strength just allowed him to play to his own level without being consumed too quickly.

Of course, Ginobili can participate in both stages, and the Argentine's basketball IQ can judge the situation by himself and decide when to attack.Ginobili also lived up to expectations, his choice was correct, but the opponent's performance made all this unstable.

Popovich's idea is actually very simple. The previous arrangements all have one purpose, that is, at the most critical time, the GDP trio will give full play to their energy, so that the team will definitely be able to defeat the opponent.

But this requires a prerequisite, that is, before the most critical moment comes, you must not fall behind your opponent by too many points, otherwise, it will be difficult to handle.In fact, in Popovich's consideration, the most critical moment he hopes is the last moment, that is, the later the better, as long as he can bite the opponent at the end, then under the full power of GDP, the world on this planet No team can stop it.

In this regard, Popovich is very confident.

It can be said that the calculation is very subtle, but the situation of the Spurs is not good now. This is an away game. If there is a bad situation and they fall behind the opponent by more than 10 points before entering the fourth quarter, it will be difficult to handle.

Because in that way, Popovich is likely to make GDP work in advance, so whether it can be sustained is really a question.If the trouble is not good, the problems that the Spurs have often exposed this season will become apparent.

This season, the Spurs' record looks good, but in fact, they have some problems, that is, Tony Parker is a bit too strong.Parker can often be seen playing alone. His personal ability is not mentioned. Last season's FMVP, this honor speaks for itself, but the problem is that he can't do it alone.

Parker is also a point guard. His offensive power is very strong, but mobilizing the whole team is the key. However, this problem that occurred this season really caused Popovich a headache.

The headache is that Popovich knows why, but he just can't fix it.

The reason is simple, that is, this group of players is too old, and their rhythm simply cannot keep up with the small French sports cars.But this problem can't be solved. Popovich doesn't want to pay taxes. It should be said that he has no money to pay luxury taxes at all. Therefore, he only has these old guys in his hands.

Originally, there were few point guards, and Parker always led a group of old guys to run, and then couldn’t keep up. Parker often shot by himself. When Duncan and Ginobili came up, Parker sometimes couldn’t stop. Come down, this is normal and human.

The good news is that the Spurs' internal reaction to this situation is very harmonious. They didn't have any internal strife.

Popovich, who pays attention to team basketball, knows very well that maybe the kind of basketball that Parker plays alone can win one or two games, but in the playoffs, it is definitely a dead end.

Because of the foul problem, Ginobili can only be on the court alone. Parker can play, but Popovich dare not let him play. Now is the time for the substitute lineup.Therefore, Ginobili needs a helper, a helper who can share some offensive pressure for him.

Matt Bonner is the helper. No matter how you look at it, this big white man looks very clumsy, but in training, his three-pointers are very accurate. Popovich is natural as the head coach. I know very well that although it can't be like training in the game, Bonner is often ignored by others, especially at this time, no one knows Bonner's strength.

Indeed, Bonner doesn't move fast. In the words of Northeast people, he looks like a fool. However, his three-point shooting ability is very strong, which is not obvious this season. In the next season, Bonner Na was once ranked No.1 in three-pointers.

This is a very good choice, a very good surprise soldier, and Bonner is very likely to become famous in one battle!
However, Lao Hu is a reborn, so this is doomed to the tragedy of Popovich and Matt Bonner!
In the previous confrontation between the Mavericks and the Spurs, Bonner didn't play much, so when this guy came up, he did exactly what Popovich expected, and almost no one paid the slightest attention to this white man.

But Lao Hu immediately discovered this situation, this is not good.

"Hey, Dirk, you have to pay attention to that big man, don't underestimate the enemy." After playing a round, Lao Hu immediately found Nowitzki, because in terms of matchup, Nowitzki happened to be defending Bonner .

After Bonner came on the court, he didn't get a shot right away, but not only Nowitzki, but the rest of the Mavericks didn't have anyone to guard him. The open space came out, but Bonner didn't receive the ball. Ginobili A breakthrough scored two points.

"No, I think that guy is stupid, and he seems cute with a smile on his face." The German is still in the mood to joke, because just now the Mavericks' offense hit again, and Nowitzki scored two points.

"Believe me, I have a hunch, that guy should be Popovich's secret weapon, we should be careful!" Old Hu said with a mysterious look.

"Hehe, well, if that's the case, then I'll defend him well and let him see what a German-style defense looks like!" Nowitzki was full of confidence.

However, Lao Hu complained in his heart, your guy's defense is not ordinary, don't lose the face of the Germans.

The game continued, and the Spurs' offense came again. This time, Ginobili chose to use the wall to break through.

The speed is not fast, but the rhythm is very good. It is so fast and slow that people can't figure out where the Argentine will fall next, so he came to the basket!
Shrinkage, this is where the Mavericks' defense has improved. When they saw the opponent attacking, they immediately shrank into a ball, and Nowitzki also retracted, although the range was not particularly large.

Obviously, the Germans only listened to half of the conversation between Lao Hu and Nowitzki just now, and there can be no more.

With a whoosh, the basketball flew to the outside line, and the big white man who had just entered the field took the ball steadily.

Bonner's movements are not fast, and he feels rigid. He cares about almost every movement. During the entire shooting process, he basically exerts all his strength.

Fortunately, Nowitzki didn't receive much, and he rushed over again immediately, but at the same time, Bonner also made a move.

Very stiff, if Lao Hu were to describe this shot, that would be the only word, but...

Swish!Three points hit!

It really hit, it was such a stiff shot, but the basketball was thrown into the basket, the arc was not very good, it was not close to the rainbow or something, but the ball was scored, except for the Nets , did not touch anything!
"Shhhhhh..." For this new big man, the Dallas man hush hard, where did this guy come from?

"Good shot! Bonner scored a goal, and he really scored. Hehe, the Mavericks will not be able to handle this. Bonner is the mascot of the Spurs." Yu Jia wanted to laugh when he saw the ball. That's exactly what it does.

"Hehe, I left Bonner free. I guess the Mavericks are unprepared, hehe..." The genuine 'hehe' came.

Nowitzki on the field spread his hands like an old Hu, expressing his responsibility.

"Trust my intuition." Of course, Lao Hu wouldn't say anything. Letting a top star like Nowitzki defend an unknown guy would indeed cause such a problem.

However, let's attack first...

Just as Lao Hu was about to focus on the offense, Ginobili suddenly made an attack. Because he was talking just now, Terry was the one dribbling the ball. Seeing Lao Hu coming up, Terry was about to hand the ball to Lao Hu. Hu, in the end, was cut off by Ginobili.

There is actually no problem with this pass, fast and accurate, but Ginobili's reflexes are too good. This guy once caught a bat that accidentally flew out of the AT&T Center with one hand.You know, bats rely on sound waves to locate them, and they can be caught. What a fast reaction.

Fast attack!

Naturally, the Spurs would not let go of such a good opportunity, and Lao Hu did not make the previous mistakes. He immediately chased back and kept his pressure on the opponent, but did not foul.

Another two free throws and one throw, it's not worth it.

Eurostep!
When Ginobili rushed to the free throw line, Lao Hu made such a judgment as soon as he got up. He was sure that the opponent would play a European step, because he was too familiar with the footwork, movements, and rhythm.

If you want to keep up with your opponent, Lao Hu also has a way, that is, I will walk as you go, let alone, this trick really works, just when Ginobili took the last step, Lao Hu also just in time It's in place, fly!

Jumping high, Lao Hu had thought about it a long time ago, he was waiting for the Argentine in the air, and it depends on whether you dare to send the ball over.

As a result, Ginobili really didn't send the ball over. The Argentine has a high basketball IQ, and he immediately judged the opponent's intentions. How could it be possible for the Chinese to catch him?
Divide the ball!Matt Bonner!

Still in his old position, still in that awkward posture as stiff as a bow, shoot!

　Hey, rocket.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)