Godfather of basketball: coach Dayao to win the championship

Han Ning couldn't help but frowned after seeing the strange playing style of the Spurs.

For some reason, he suddenly felt that replacing Ginobili with Mobley would not have a particularly big impact on the strength of the Spurs.

At least, in this season, after Mobley has been almost trained by Popovich, it is indeed not much different from the strength of the troika in the original historical process.

The three-pointer just now is enough to explain the reason.

Obviously the inside line is empty.

But Mobley still gave up the chance to hit the basket and chose to shoot an open three-pointer.

Although this choice is very correct in the eyes of most people.

But it is indeed a bit strange to put it on Mobley.

However, just this attack is not enough to see what kind of plan Popovich has made.

Han Ning didn't make any adjustments either.

The two teams fought back and forth like this.

It wasn't until Han Ning saw the score on the court when there were about 4 minutes left in the first quarter of the game that he finally guessed Popovich's true intentions.

At this time, the score on the field has reached 21 to 16.

The Spurs led by 5 points.

This 5-point advantage is all based on the principle of several outside players of the Spurs relying on the principle that three-pointers are one point more than two-pointers!

And Duncan, who was supposed to shine on the court, had only two tasks left in this 8-minute period, except to try his best to defend Dayao.

Pick and roll and rebound!

It can be said that Duncan gave up the offense directly!

Such a choice can be said to be very bold!

I just want to try to rely on three-pointers to decide the outcome of this game.

In Popovich's view, this choice is to injure the enemy one thousand and self-injury eight hundred.

In Han Ning's view, Popovich's move was a gamble!

Bet the Spurs players can always be this hot!

Coupled with Duncan's physical strength is very good.

If it comes to the second half, the Spurs' outside players will no longer feel hot.

At that time, Dayao's physical strength also began to decline.

Then Duncan can take over the banner of offense and continue to play against the Knicks.

I have to say, this trick is really risky!

As long as the Spurs' outside players feel hot.

There is indeed a great chance to beat the Knicks.

But if the Spurs' outside players feel cold.

Then in this game, the Spurs will lose!

But judging from the current results, Popovich seems to have made the right bet!

Han Ning couldn't help but click his tongue.

Obviously, Popovich's move was adapted and created based on the set of small ball tactics he made with the Rockets last season.

A new tactical approach unique to the Spurs.

This point, whether it is from the early pick-and-roll of the double inside players, or from the running positions of the Spurs players, some clues can be seen.

If other teams use this trick against the Knicks, Han Ning really doesn't panic at all.

Because other teams play such a high three-pointer tactic, in the absence of a strong inside guard to guard the basket.

They absolutely cannot withstand Dayao's impact at the basket.

But the Spurs are different.

The Spurs have Duncan!

Duncan himself is a strong inside player.

With full defense and rebound protection, Duncan is enough to support the Spurs' inside line.

For the rest, just look at how the Spurs' outside players feel about their three-pointers.

If the game continues like this, Dayao's physical strength is almost exhausted.

By that time, Zach Randolph couldn't stop Duncan's offense.

At most, it's a [-]-[-] split.

Then this game might really be won by the Spurs!

We must find a way to deal with it!

The Spurs must not be allowed to shoot three-pointers like this.

At the very least, it is necessary to ensure that the Knicks have enough advantages before Dayao's physical strength bottoms out.

Or, let Dayao have enough physical strength to play in the second half.

Just as Han Ning was thinking about it, Steve Kerr behind him finally couldn't bear it.

He stood up, walked to Han Ning's side, and said softly, "Boss, can we also shoot three-pointers?!"

For Steve Kerr.

Not being able to see Han Ning organize a small-ball lineup this season has always been a hurdle in his heart.

Obviously last season, Han Ning also vowed to him that the future league will be dominated by small balls.

As a result, this season, the team simply didn't even have a lineup capable of carrying small ball tactics.

Now seeing that teams like the Spurs have made a tactic of shooting three-pointers, Steve Kerr can't help it even more.

After Han Ning heard Steve Kerr's words, he immediately turned his head and looked at him.

He knew very well in his heart that he had fooled Steve Kerr too hard last season.

So so far, he has not forgotten the small ball system.

As for Steve Kerr's proposal, Han Ning was even more speechless.

What kind of lineup does the Spurs use to play three-pointers? !

Mobley, Tony Parker and Bruce Bowen.

Which of these three people doesn't have a three-pointer? !

Even Bruce Bowen, a defensive player, has a solid two-corner open three-pointer.

With the offensive firepower of these three people, it is certainly not difficult to organize a small ball lineup.

But what about the Knicks? !

It is also interesting to say.

The Knicks players who can see past three-pointers are all rookies!

Kyle Korver, Mo Williams and Jose Calderon.

Among the remaining players, only Allen Iverson can shoot a few three-pointers when he feels hot.

It is precisely because these three players are all rookies that Han Ning has never considered any small ball tactics for the Knicks.

One is because the team does not have inside players suitable for small ball tactics.

The second is because using these three rookie players in small-ball tactics requires the team's starting and bench lineups to be completely dismantled and reorganized, which is easy to thankless.

The key is.

There are four insiders composed of Dayao, Mutombo, Kurt Thomas and Zach Randolph.

What kind of small ball lineup does Han Ning still have to think about? !

Just using the internal line is enough!

But now, Popovich taught him a lesson.

For a player like Duncan, everyone is willing to be a tool man, who wholeheartedly defends, picks and rolls, and grabs rebounds.

Relying on his own strength, he is ready to exchange his life with the insider of the Knicks.

With this style of play, Han Ning really had a headache.

On the other hand, it can also be seen how strong Duncan's hatred for Han Ning and Dayao is!

Fortunately, such tricks are not effective for a long time.

Once the Spurs' perimeter players feel frustrated with their three-pointers, then this tactic is useless.

Otherwise, Han Ning would really have a headache for a long time.

Seeing the score gradually being drawn apart on the field, Han Ning's complexion also became worse and worse.

Finally, under Steve Kerr's expectant eyes, Han Ning said in a deep voice, "Call a timeout."

"Let's try it!"