I feel hot in the NBA

Chapter 56
As Kenny Smith said, Lin Yang dealt with the Spurs' targeted defense very carefully in the next rounds, trying to keep receiving the ball while moving without the ball.

Bogans' one-on-one defense is not bad, but the transition from main defense to auxiliary defense is not so smooth. Lin Yang gradually broke free from Bogans' defense while running.

Popovich didn't dare to send two players to follow Lin Yang, not because he was afraid that the media would say that he was deliberately embarrassing the rookie. The old man has been in the arena for so many years. He has never seen any battles or used any moves. He will not affect his tactical arrangement because of the eyes of the outside world. Back then, he dared to use "shark chopping" on O'Neal in the first round of the game, and dared to call three timeouts in a row to interrupt the opponent's offensive momentum when other teams felt good. How could he dare not use double-team tactics against rookies?
Greg - there's no tactic he's afraid to use in order to win - Popovich, for nothing?

It’s just that Lin Yang’s role in the Mavericks is a tactical component, and he is not the core of the tactics. Although he is the central axis now, Popovich knows very well that if he really double-teams Lin Yang, the Mavericks will soon shift their tactical focus to other people, and the Spurs will only be more passive on the court.

If you want to target Lin Yang, you can only let him play singles with the ball, and use his weak ball-handling ability as a breakthrough. Unfortunately, this newcomer is much more spiritual than he imagined.

I don't know what bargaining chip to use to get this kid into my hands!

A strange idea suddenly appeared in Popovich's mind. He really wanted to coach Lin Yang. He saw too many possibilities from this kid!
"Dirk hits again, he had a great touch tonight!"

Kenny Smith glanced at the scorer, "The Mavericks have already led by 7 points. Greg has rarely made any tactical arrangements during this period. No one knows what he is thinking. Or, the tactics he originally prepared did not have the effect he wanted, and now he doesn't know what to do!"

"I personally prefer the latter explanation!"

Popovich... really couldn't think of other tactics for a while.

What's even worse is that Tony Parker and Tim Duncan have been playing since the second quarter, and the two of them have to rest. He doesn't worry about the back line, but he really doesn't know who to use to make up for the already precarious inside line after Tim Duncan leaves.

Fortunately, before he made up his mind, Rick Carlisle made a substitution first, taking out all players except Lin Yang and Tyson Chandler.

The Mavericks' starter has been on the court long enough!
Leaving these two people on the court, Rick Carlisle's intention is also obvious, that is, to make Popovich dare not bring up Manu Ginobili, and even if he does, Manu Ginobili will not be able to play much role.

Anyway, Lin Yang didn't play until after the second quarter, so there was no problem with his physical strength, not to mention Chandler, who was at the age of the most energetic professional players, so it would be no problem for him to play the entire game.

Popovich really didn't get Manu Ginobili, but half of the reason was not because Rick Carlisle's arrangement made him avoid it, but he did it on purpose. He admitted that the defensive formation of Lin Yang and Tyson Chandler could well limit Manu Ginobili's breakthrough, but!Ginobili is not a guy who can only make breakthroughs. His choice when facing Lin Yang in the game just now was terrible. He must reflect on the cold bench!
At the end of the second quarter, the Mavericks ended the first half with a 53-45 lead of 8 points.

The Mavericks fans cheered and sent the Mavericks players into the tunnel, excitedly waiting for the start of the second half.

"Great job, Lin Yang, your dunk is so cool!"

Hearing the familiar Mandarin, Lin Yang turned his head and glanced at the auditorium on the left. There were two Huaxia fans. They were waving at Lin Yang non-stop. When they noticed Lin Yang's gaze on them, they waved more vigorously.

Seeing their excited appearance, Lin Yang smiled from the bottom of his heart. It was really not easy for him to hear cheers for him in this arena. Just now he succeeded in dunking, which made the booing of him in this arena disappear, but it only disappeared. Except when they were in high spirits, otherwise, it would be difficult for Lin Yang to use his performance to win the applause of this arena.

Lin Yang went up to shake the hands of the two Huaxia fans, and signed autographs for them by the way.

***
The game continued in the second half.

Rick Carlisle was still the same. He put Lin Yang on the court when Manu Ginobili was on the court to limit him. However, Manu Ginobili played very well as a team in the second half for some reason. Like the first half, he faced Lin Yang in singles with the ball much less often. He only went up a few times occasionally.

Manu Ginobili began to play reasonable balls, and the Spurs' ball movement in the second half was also much smoother. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker stepped forward one after another, and the score quickly caught up.

However, the Mavericks were not an inexperienced youth team. After the score was caught up, the two teams entered a stalemate. Until the last 3 minutes of the fourth quarter, with Nowitzki hitting the ball in the double-team, the Mavericks barely led by 88 to 86 by 2 points.

But the next attack is the Spurs' offensive round. If they score this goal, the score is likely to be overtaken, or even a tie.

"Defend, defend, defend!"

The Mavericks fans at the scene sounded a unified cheer.

Surrounded by the cheers of the Mavericks fans, the Spurs players did not panic. The ball was still running steadily. In the end, Tony Parker and Duncan completed a classic cooperation.

The Mavericks continued to give the ball to Nowitzki for singles. The Spurs’ defense against Nowitzki became more and more tight. Nowitzki couldn’t pass the ball and missed a strong shot. McDyess protected the rebound and quickly gave the ball to Tony Parker.
"Shh!"

Tony Parker, who no one could catch up with, made an easy layup.

The Spurs overtook the score!

Rick Carlisle applied for a substitution at this time, took Lin Yang off the field, and put Jason Terry on the field.

"Dirk gets double-teamed, Rick Carlisle takes Jason Terry to ease the pressure on Mavericks' offense!"

In the eyes of Kenny Smith, there is nothing wrong with this substitution.

"Shh!"

Jason Terry scored on the field to tie the score. At the moment the ball went into the basket, Jason Terry made a low-altitude flight, causing the fans to scream.

"Shh!"

But in the next round, Manu Ginobili tilted his body from outside the three-point line and hit the ball. This ball directly opened the point difference to 3 points.

There is 1 minute left in the game.

The rebroadcast picture was shown to Rick Carlisle on the sidelines, with a serious expression on his face.Then it was given to Lin Yang who was sitting on the bench, and he looked at the field expressionlessly.

To change or not to change?
Rick Carlisle's mind is at war with heaven and man.

He wanted to replace Lin Yang to defend Ginobili, but Lin Yang didn't feel good in this game. So far, he only made 6 of 2 shots and only scored 7 points with free throws.

Jason Terry can't guard Manu Ginobili...but he can relieve the defensive pressure and chase points!

As long as you can catch up with the score, you are not afraid!
Rick Carlisle ultimately chose not to trade and continued to keep Jason Terry on the court.

"Shh!"

Manu Ginobi killed the game with another [-]-pointer.

99 is better than 95!

The Spurs took home the Mavericks' home victory by 4 points, and the Mavericks' dream of revenge was shattered at the last moment...

　Thank you for the 2000 coins from Yi Nai Qing Cheng.

　　Thank you Gege Xia for the 500 coins.

　　Thanks to Tututu for the 200 coins rewarded.

　　Thank you for the 100 coins of prayer and coexistence.

　　This is the only losing game that will be written in detail, because it is necessary to shape the characters and highlight some of the characters' abilities. After that, the losing games will be omitted, so don't worry.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)