Superstar Tyreke

Chapter 102
After the second half of the game, the Spurs still carried out their own style of play. Duncan and Parker always played pick-and-roll cooperation in this game. After halftime, the Kings still had nothing to do with the cooperation of the two. Whatever you want, Parker has scored the highest score of 18 points in the first half. In the second half, Parker is still unstoppable!And Duncan not only created a threat through the pick-and-roll with Parker, but also used his high position support ability to create opportunities for the Spurs' other outside lines. He can also create damage inside by relying on his height and wingspan!
In this game, Tyreke was taken care of by Leonard and Green of the Spurs in turn. Although the basic defensive skills of these two are excellent, they still lack game experience.Tyreke's offensive efficiency in this game is not high, but the Spurs' restrictions on Tyreke are still relatively limited. Tyreke is still the first starting point for the Kings' offense in this game, and the Spurs' team defense is very strong , But Tyreke can still find opportunities to score by relying on personal ability.

However, the game is an overall confrontation. The overall performance of the Spurs is far better than that of the Kings.Although the Kings team had scattered cooperation in this game, their tactics have always been relatively simple, their offensive rhythm is very fragmented, and their individual singles efficiency is not high. They have always been suppressed by the Spurs. Although Tyreke's performance is not bad, But the state of this game is not enough to fight against an old strong team by one person.

When there were 4 minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Kings and the Spurs still had a 16-point gap. The Kings completely gave up the game, and the game entered garbage time. Tyreke’s appearance in this game was fixed at 35 minutes , 20 of 8 shots, scored 28 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. The data is not bad, but at the same time there were 7 dazzling turnovers.In this game, Tyreke sent few assists and many turnovers, which also reflected the overall state of the Kings in this game. The Spurs' defense achieved a good tactical division. The Kings almost played on their own throughout the game. Going to San Antonio is also a matter of course.

On the other hand, the Spurs have integrated offense and defense, changeable tactics, stars take the lead, and everyone is a soldier. They have fully demonstrated the team's all-round strength.Tony Parker scored the highest score on the field with 37 points and also sent 8 assists in the whole game. Tim Duncan scored 18 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks. Although the statistics are not particularly impressive, But the tactical role on the field is unmatched.

With a score of 99 to 114, Tyreke and his teammates left the field sadly when the Spurs celebrated their victory at home.
The Sacramento Kings' winning streak is over, but they still rank first in the Western Conference with a record of 9 wins and 1 loss.

Sacramento local media, Kings fans, Tyreke fans, etc. are all looking forward to the Kings winning streak. After all, this is indeed an intoxicating good time, but the winning streak will always end, there is no eternal undefeated For a good team, failure is not terrible, and growth after failure is the most important thing.

This defeat also made the Kings see their own shortcomings. The team's strength has indeed increased a lot this season, but it can't be too high. took them.

They also defeated the Spurs during the winning streak, but the Spurs have always dominated them in this game. From personal status to team tactics, they are better than the Kings in all aspects. The background of a strong team is still unfathomable. A few years ago There is still a long way to go for the struggling Kings in the West.

The interruption of the winning streak did not affect the mental state of the players. The 9-game winning streak has exceeded the Kings' own expectations.This defeat can also be said to be a good thing for the entire season. The season is still very long. The Kings are not a super team in the true sense. They are still a growing team. Failure can make them better See yourself clearly and really continue to improve!
In the post-match interview, coaches Tyreke, Cousins, West and Westphal also expressed their views.

"The Spurs are a very special team. They deserved today's victory. They are a better team tonight. Although we have been winning before, we also know that the top team like the Spurs There is still a gap between the teams, and we still need to continue training and actively respond to future games..." Coach Westphal was the first to speak, and he said it very officially.

"First of all, congratulations to the Spurs. The strength of the Spurs is obvious to all... At the same time, our performance in this game was average. The hole dug in the first quarter was a bit big, and the opponent is a strong enemy like the Spurs... Losing is losing, The season is still very long, our goal is not this game, nor the winning streak, the playoffs are our goal..." Tyreke, like last season, believes that the team's primary goal is still to enter the playoffs .

It can also be seen from the words of Cousins ​​and West that the team is still full of confidence in the next season after this defeat. This wave of winning streak has given the team a closer understanding of victory.

For this game, after the game, not only the local media in Sacramento, after all, is currently the team with the longest winning streak in the league, and all major media have made relevant reports.

ESPN: "Sacramento Kings lose to San Antonio, 9-game winning streak ends!"

CSN: "The former fish belly finally turned around, although the defeat is glorious..."

TNT: "Longest winning streak of the season ends, is there a gap between the Kings and the Spurs?"

San Antonio Express-News: "Revenge on the Sacramento Kings!"

Sacramento Bee: "Strike over, keep going!"

On the day the game ended, the Kings returned to Sacramento immediately. Two days later, they will welcome their next opponent, the Houston Rockets...

After returning to Sacramento, the team gathered for training the next day to prepare for the next game.Although the whole team has long been psychologically prepared for the defeat, there are many reasons for the victory or defeat of the game, such as personal ability, skills and tactics, touch, concentration, mentality, etc., and there will always be failures in the long season, which is common. But which professional player is not competitive?Not to mention the Kings who have won 9 consecutive victories... After losing the game, everyone is holding their breath. The Kings are determined to win the next game!

(End of this chapter)