Thanos

Chapter 235 You are the scoring champion!
Drop drop!
At the start of the game, Duncan won the jump ball.

Parker received the ball and continued to play fast break, looking for opportunities to score.

However, the Lakers are very fast, quickly set up a defensive formation, and are ready.

Parker rushed into the middle of a group of big men, and was immediately wrapped in dumplings. At 187 cm, he was surrounded by a group of 2-meter big men, and he couldn't even find his teammates. He made a mistake and was cut off the ball soon.

The Lakers counterattacked, and Kobe scored against Ginobili one-stop.

2: 0!

The power of the Lakers' new lineup has been revealed. This defense is not a bit stronger than before, and it is not a disadvantage in defensive counterattacks.

And then, the Spurs habitual Parker fast break first, can't attack Duncan's tactic repeatedly hit a wall.

Once Parker reaches the three-point line, he will be surrounded, and the difficulty of scoring and passing the ball among a group of strong men will be greatly improved.

The Lakers made a good start with a wave of 9:4.

If it weren't for Duncan's super personal ability to score two goals, it would be difficult for the Spurs to score a point.

Popovich frowned, and couldn't find a way to break the game in a short time.

But during the timeout, Ginobili naturally took over the tactical board in Popovich's hand and directed it.

The Spurs also formed a circle naturally and squeezed Popovich out without feeling anything wrong.

Popovich was angry, but after hearing Ginobili's tactics, his eyes lit up, and he nodded unconsciously.

Pause back.

Parker is still the first attack with the ball.

But the difference is that Duncan did not stay in the penalty area, but directly mentioned the free throw line and Parker's pick and roll.

After taking it apart, the meme defends Parker.

Parker easily broke through with just an acceleration, and went to the inside to hit the board and score.

9: 6.

Duncan and Mihm left the penalty area at the same time, and the basket was as wide as the sea, allowing Parker to plunder.

The Lakers attacked, and Kobe stared at Parker's strong attack, one step behind the three-point line.

Parker couldn't be defended at all, no matter his strength, height, technique... he was eaten to death by Kobe.

As long as Kobe is alone and turns his back and shoots a fadeaway jumper, Parker basically can only look at Kobe beautifully.

The teammates knew that Parker couldn't defend, and Bowen decisively came up to help defend.

Kobe glanced at this scene from the corner of his eye, and looked in Ye Heping's direction with a passing feint.

Bowen stopped instantly.

To help defend Kobe, Kobe will pass the ball to Ye Heping.

The entire league knows how accurate Ye Heping's space is. Bowen would rather let Kobe beat Parker.

Kobe didn't show mercy at all. As soon as Bowen stopped, he turned over and shot a jumper directly against Parker, even a fadeaway was useless.

Because it's not necessary at all.

Swish!
11: 6.

Spurs attack.

Parker and Duncan continued to play pick and roll.

Parker's speed is really fast, just after Mim switched defenses, he could only see Parker's back.

However, Ye Heping was prepared this time and was in place ahead of time to supplement the defense.

Parker unhurriedly tossed the board high and scored.

11: 8.

High-flying rebounds are a practical skill for short guards to face big insiders, and Parker is especially good at this trick.

If the Lakers attack again, they still rely on Parker.

The Spurs defended Kobe and let Butler single Parker.

Butler's offensive power is not as good as Kobe's, but he has more physical advantages after facing Parker. After all, he is taller than Kobe.

Although his independent offensive ability is average, he is also the strongest outside player in the 02 class, and he can easily average 20+ per game in the future.

Rolling over Parker like a tank, Parker has no resistance. At this moment, Butler even looks like James, easily scoring 2 points.

13: 8.

Spurs attack.

Or Parker and Duncan's pick-and-roll.

The Lakers made some adjustments and did not change defenses.

Taking advantage of Parker's poor mid-range and long-range shots, Kobe can bypass Duncan and chase Parker.

(If Parker shoots well, Parker can shoot directly the moment Kobe goes around the defense.)
But soon, this tactic proved to be ineffective.

The moment Kobe bypassed Duncan, Parker got rid of Kobe with an acceleration.

Parker, it's really fast!
Coupled with the relatively high quality of Duncan's pick-and-roll, Kobe couldn't catch up with Parker.

Ye Heping came up to defend again, this time he made a fierce attack.

Parker didn't make a shot, but quickly passed the ball to Bowen on the side.

Bowen hit a three-pointer steadily.

13: 11.

The Lakers attacked, and the Spurs readjusted, not giving Kobe and Butler a chance to play Parker.

Ye Heping was the opponent of Parker.

Ye Heping, who was 206 centimeters, looked down at Parker, who was 187 centimeters, and then looked at Popovich: "Do you really look down on me and think I can't eat Parker?"

Ye Heping didn't even need to move, and he easily caught Kobe's lob.

Then do nothing, just pull up and shoot a jumper.

Parker jumped up hard, but he couldn't even seal Ye Heping's eyes.

Swish!
15: 11.

No matter how poor Ye Heping's offensive ability is, is it difficult for a college student to beat a primary school student?
There are many people in the NBA who are said to have no autonomous offensive ability, but they can easily average 20+ and 30+ per game in college leagues and low-level leagues.

You don't need to do anything, just crush it with your body.

The situation gradually became clear.

On the offensive end of the Spurs, Parker really did whatever he wanted with the help of Duncan's pick-and-roll.

The Lakers tried their best to prevent Parker from shooting, and Parker could pass back to Duncan or help other teammates score.

On the defensive end, Parker is poked by tens of thousands of people, and anyone who sees him can get 2 points from him.

Popovich kept adjusting his tactics and asked his teammates to assist Parker.

But everyone on the Lakers can pass the ball, and double-teaming will definitely miss people.

This is Manu Ginobili's tactics. Although they couldn't stop the Lakers' offense, the Spurs were able to get back on the offensive end and never lose.

Later, the rotation phase is entered.

Barry came off the bench to play shooting guard, and Ginobili played point guard as a guest.

The Spurs' defense has been strengthened, and the offense has also declined to a certain extent.

However, relying on Duncan and Ginobili's output inside and out, they still do not lose the wind.

Instead, the Lakers lost a clear target, and their offense stagnated for a while, falling into a scoring drought.

With 9 minutes and 26 seconds of the second quarter, Duncan made a back turn and broke into the penalty area, scoring a throw.

The Spurs succeeded in overtaking.

In the following games, the Lakers were still able to stalemate with the Spurs by relying on their tenacity and hard work, but the point difference was unknowingly widened.

Until the end of the game, the Lakers could no longer close the score.

At the end, 89:83, the Spurs won the third game, made another victory, and took the lead with a big score of 2:1.

Parker has become the key figure in this field.

With 33 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals, he was the leader in scoring and assists.

Just looking at the data, Parker is indeed NB.

But anyone who has watched the game knows that Parker was shot 10 times, dunked 9 times, knocked over 8 times, and also won a quasi-triple double on the defensive end...

It is estimated that Parker's mood should be very complicated. While being the scoring champion, he is also doing thousands of pokers at the same time.

Most of the offensive and defensive stars in NBA history are like this. Parker is actually lucky.

I believe that before the next game, Popovich will find a way to adjust the lineup and use the system to make up for Parker's defense.

(End of this chapter)