Legend of Tomorrow
Chapter 770 [Under heavy pressure, reverse and advance]
After the timeout, the two teams continued to fight for small ball tactics.
Popovich no longer considers using Oberto, Bonner, Horry and others. The team mainly relies on eight-man rotation and relies on the main force.
The Spurs' several interior substitutes have plenty of energy, but their movement speed makes it difficult to defend against outside three-pointers, and they don't have much effect on the offensive end. If Popovich acts early and is ruthless and doesn't use these people, the Spurs will not fall behind 1-2 in the first three games, and maybe they can defeat the Suns in only 5 games.
In that case, it would be difficult for Guo Xu to come back and he wouldn't even be able to rest for 20 days.
Now it's too late for Popovich to let the main force play more without reservation. The Suns have passed the most difficult moment, and their core is still cheating.
Guo Xu's offensive style is very simple. Stoudemire provides Anthony with no-ball cover, and Duncan defends Stoudemire. Guo Xu passes to Anthony. He can catch the ball and shoot, or he can attract Duncan to find an opening after switching defenses and pass to Stoudemire who is cutting through the air. Sri Lanka.
Once Duncan leaves the penalty area, Granger and Finley cannot guard the penalty area. Stoudemire can play however he wants.
If Granger is responsible for guarding the pick-and-roll, Guo Xu will pass the ball to Marion and let him catch the ball and shoot or break through with the ball.
Marion is out of position when playing Duncan. He is a weirdo. He has the speed of a guard and the height of a small forward. He can guard the power forward. Occasionally he can even play the role of a center. He has a strong ability to control rebounds.
When the Spurs missed a shot, Guo Xu was able to instigate a counterattack and pass the ball very accurately. When his teammates got a one-on-one opportunity, they took action quickly without waiting for the Spurs' defense to get into position.
The score fell behind by double digits, and the Spurs gradually lost control on the offensive end. Bowen didn't play, and Finley's defense was worse.
Stoudemire's one-on-one defense against Duncan allowed Duncan to shoot far away from the basket. If Duncan gets to the basket, Stoudemire quickly pulls a foul and sends Duncan a free throw. Duncan was very accurate in free throws last season, but his shooting percentage dropped in the playoffs this year, only 62.6%.
After Anthony Parker hit a three-pointer, the Suns led by 15 points in the final two minutes. At this time, D'Antoni replaced Varejao and Ariza to strengthen the defense, allowing Guo Xu to leave the game early and rest. Roy played as a guest point guard and led the substitutes, and the tactics were changed to zone defense.
On the court, there is a center with four swingmen, interfering with shots in their respective areas, and Varejao defends the penalty area alone.
The Spurs were too far behind and could only gamble on three-pointers. The three-pointers were closely watched. Parker, who was left open, was embarrassed. Two open three-pointers missed the basket.
In the end, the Suns won 118-102.
The total score was tied at 3-3, entering the tiebreaker.
Six players from the Suns team scored in double figures. Guo Xu played 34 minutes, making 4 of 7 shots, 3 of 6 three-pointers, and scored 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 25 assists. Although he took less than 10 shots, his assists were very scary, and he led his teammates with his effortless style of play.
Stoudemire scored 22 points and 8 rebounds, which was also a good performance.
The Suns' leading scorer was Marion, who played 38 minutes and scored a game-high 34 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists.
On the Spurs side, Duncan performed the most eye-catchingly, with 28 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks. Parker scored 22 points and 6 assists which is not bad. Others scored more evenly. Five people in the team scored in double figures.
At the post-match press conference, Guo Xu was the focus of the audience. He planned to be dedicated today, so he deliberately arrived on crutches. As soon as he appeared, he attracted applause from the audience.
Everyone knows that he is playing injured, so he should look like he is playing injured, otherwise some fans may suspect that he is faking the injury. There are many such examples. Iverson often played with injuries. He ran the fastest, jumped the highest, and jumped up to dunk with one hand in the game with 20 injuries...
The reporter asked: You took very few shots today and didn't make many breakthroughs. Is it because of injuries?
To be honest, I don't dare to run very hard now, and I can't jump up. Fortunately, my teammates performed very well and they took on the offensive task.
You came back 20 days after the fracture, and you still played 34 minutes. How do you feel now?
I feel great, but my legs are a little sore. This is because I played for too long. The team doctor has checked me out. The bones should not be displaced. I will not participate in team training tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. The tiebreaker will be the day after tomorrow. It’s okay for me to play again.”
The reporter asked: Are you confident that you can lead the team to eliminate the Spurs?
Of course, if I am not injured, I should take a break now and wait for the Eastern Conference team to break through. I played well today. We will play at home next game, so we will definitely perform better.
Of course, Guo Xu could see how badly Parker played in the final quarter. He didn't mind adding a little more psychological pressure to Parker, and he would praise Haikou first. There is no need to keep a low profile in the tiebreaker, as neither side has an escape route.
Teammates were interviewed and praised Guo Xu highly.
Stoudemire commented: He is the best point guard, even if he is injured. As long as they run out of space, he can pass the ball immediately. It will be very easy to score with him.
Marion said: He told me before the game to run boldly and run as fast as I can on the counterattack. He would pass the ball to me, and that was indeed the case. If I cut from the side, I often don't even have to use my head. Just twist and catch the ball.”
D'Antoni said: As long as Jason is here, the Suns will not lose. I firmly believe this. We will beat the Spurs and we will win the championship. I have long believed that he is a better player than Jordan.
Game 6 was actually a battle of life and death. Two days later, Parker was in a sluggish state when he came on the court.
In Guo Xu's previous life, Parker was very strong in 2007 and won two championships in 2003 and 2005. As the absolute main force of the team, he developed a big heart. Now he only has one championship ring, which he got in the second season of his career. His performance in the finals was mediocre, and he just hugged his legs to win the championship.
Parker has never fallen in love with celebrity girlfriend Eva Longoria, and has never experienced the pleasure of conquering a female star, which will also affect a man's self-confidence.
In the past two days, all the media and online fans have been comparing Guo Xu and Parker, and the conclusion is the same. They believe that Parker is not as strong as Guo Xu, who has a leg injury.
Most people can't imagine how much pressure Parker is under. As long as the Spurs are eliminated, he will definitely be the worst criticized.
Under the heavy pressure, Parker went crazy. COSCO missed all his shots and could only rely on breakthroughs to score. He couldn't even make free throws. He finished the game with 10 points and 4 assists. Without the performance of a key star, the Spurs' offense became more difficult than on the field.
The Suns players performed very well, encouraged by Guo Xu's injury. Guo Xu sent beautiful passes time and time again, and everyone took bold shots.
It was Marion who broke out last game, and Roy this time.
Roy was in the doldrums for three games, but finally found his form, disrupting the Spurs' defense with sharp breakthroughs and various offenses. When the Spurs guard against outside three-pointers and strong attacks in the penalty area, Roy can easily get shots from the mid-range.
He made 11 of 17 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, and scored 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Guo Xu doesn't move much and doesn't take many shots. He only breaks through when facing big men after a few quick shots during counterattacks or pick-and-rolls. He made 4 of 9 shots, 2 of 5 three-pointers, and 2 of 2 free throws. He scored 12 points and 20 assists. He had 20+ assists in two consecutive games.
Bowen's position has become a bit awkward. When he comes out, Guo Xu will have an easier time on the defensive end. He can still defend him even though he is half a head shorter. He couldn't beat Guo Xu alone with the ball, and he was even intercepted when he forced a breakthrough. Without him, the Spurs' wing defense will become weaker again.
Popovich has trouble adjusting his lineup, so he can only attack with the Suns. The Spurs can guard Guo Xu in singles, but they can't guard against his passing.
The Suns won the tiebreaker 104-90, eliminating the Spurs and reaching the Finals for the fourth consecutive year.
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