Chapter 160: More Than Three Points

The hammer tactic is a tactic to help Duncan share the offensive pressure, because Duncan is getting older and more frequently used. Among the three tactics, the end points of AI and TD.Step are both positions 2 and 3, ZIP Added number 1.

This also illustrates one of Popovich's intentions from the side, which is to allow role players to participate more in the offense and play team basketball.

Green's discovery, Neil's explosion last season, and even Ginobili's second spring are all related to this tactic.

Among them, whether the role player can make a three-point shot is very important, because if you can't make a shot, the energy consumed by the teammates running in front of you will be in vain, and the opponent can also completely shrink the basket, and the entire offensive space on the field is complete. Can't get out.

This is also the reason why Neil made Popovich so angry before, but now that Tang Tian has invested, it is a completely different feeling.

Popovich, nodding with a smile now, fully agrees with Budenholzer.

Being able to throw those open three-pointers, Tang Tian is really a perfect rookie for the current Spurs.

As long as he continues to play at this level, the Spurs' No. 31 pick and $1 million will be well worth the money.

In the offense of the Pistons, Monroe directly asked for the ball in the high position. He was the second pick no matter what. This is not going to play back and forth with Stuckey.

Monroe didn't pick and roll, Stuckey tried and couldn't get past Parker, so he could only give the ball to Monroe.

With Monroe's support in the high post, Singler quickly cut to the basket, received Monroe's pass and threw off Leonard for a layup.

After the ball was scored, Singler and Monroe gave an excited high-five, and the revenge duo finally let out a good sigh of relief.

The Spurs' offense, Parker signaled the team to play TD.Step hammer tactics.

This time, at coach Lawrence Frank's shouts, the Pistons defense didn't shrink in.

Leonard seized the opportunity and threw away Mark Hill for a layup.

Tang Tian didn't participate in the attack this time, but he fully brought out the sense of space on the field.

The Spurs lead 11-4.

The Spurs are still strong, and the Pistons are rebuilding. At first glance, there is nothing wrong with this score.

But the core of the Spurs with 2 rookies and 2 substitutes is completely two teams playing, and this score is completely abnormal.

Stuckey vowed at the beginning that he would beat the Spurs. Now the situation is just the opposite. They are the ones who are really beaten.

Monroe continued to hold the ball in the frontcourt. The Spurs paid attention to the cut-in of the players without the ball this time. After seeing it, Monroe directly chose to turn around and play Splitter.

Split is taller than Monroe, the tonnage is not lower than Monroe, and he is still a sophomore, but his talent is much weaker than Monroe, especially his flexibility as a big man.

Monroe turned around and cut to the basket, his reaction was obviously slower.

Monroe drove to the basket and scored against Splitter's chasing interference.

He roared excitedly after scoring the goal. Although he was a rookie, he carried the team on his shoulders just like he did in Georgetown.

Monroe's roar played a role. Back on the defensive end, Max Hill also blocked Leonard's breakthrough and received a defensive rebound.

Back up the frontcourt, Monroe scored with a low post hook with his back against Splitter.

8 to 11, Monroe showed his matchup advantage over Splitter, and also showed his strength to be the No. 2 pick.

At the critical moment, Parker stepped forward, and the layup that broke into the basket caused Monroe's thugs.

Frank on the sidelines took advantage of the dead ball to make substitution adjustments and replaced Prince with Ben Gordon.

After Gordon came on stage, he greeted Tang Tian. It was the alumni of the University of Connecticut who met on the field.

Parker made two free throws and the Spurs led 12-8.

Looking back, Gordon took advantage of Mark Hill's pick-and-roll to run out and hit a three-pointer.

He is shorter and faster than Tang Tian, ​​and he cooperates well with his old teammate Max Hill.

Of course, the most important thing is that he has the attributes of a sixth man, and he can make three-pointers when he comes up.

Going back to the defensive end, Gordon also showed that he is better than Prince. Although he is not strong in confrontation, he is faster, and he always sticks to Tang Tian and does not give him open opportunities.

Leonard's layup was missed by Monroe, and the Spurs' offense did not score this time.

Monroe continued to beat Splitter under the basket, turned around and put the basket back.

Under the leadership of Monroe, the Pistons played 9 to 1 in turn, overtaking the score!

Popovich reached out and called a timeout.

"Neither Stuckey nor Max Hill have the three-point ability. When defending, shrink to the basket more decisively. On the offensive end, play more cuts to keep the offense alive. Don't wait to see Tang catch the ball. Be more flexible." Bo Povich said quickly.

Apart from Parker, this group of people usually don't have much playing time, let alone two rookies. Mistakes are inevitable, and this is the meaning of the game.

After the timeout, Popovich replaced Parker with Joseph, and he won the backbone of the team in adversity. This is really going to test this group of substitutes and rookies.

Joseph took the ball to the front court and continued to signal the hammer tactics.

However, after playing so many rounds in the opening game, the Pistons had gotten used to it a bit. Tang Tian and Leonard didn't get open opportunities for running positions.

Without Parker, the Spurs have no matchup advantage on the field, and the ball is about to be killed.

At this moment, Tang Tian discovered that the Pistons' defensive line had been greatly expanded in order to defend against the Hammers.

Popovich is right, the cut at this time is the most effective.

Tang Tian suddenly started, speeding away from Gordon and cutting in.

After losing weight and gaining muscle, his speed has improved significantly. Although he is not as good as Gordon, this is a sudden start. Gordon has been guarding against his three-pointers and did not react immediately.

Joseph was at a loss for stopping the ball. After seeing Tang Tian's cut, he seemed to have found a savior, and hurriedly threw the hot potato over.

Tang Tian cut in and caught the ball for a layup.

At this moment, Splitter stuck Monroe tightly, and Max Hill was pulled into the penalty area by Bonner. After Tang Tian cut in and threw Gordon away, there was already an unimpeded road in front of him. The board sends the ball into the hoop.

The fans on the sidelines burst into another burst of cheers.

This was Tang Tian's 11th point in the first quarter!

The highest score in the game!

This is a No. 31 rookie! This is obviously a lottery-level rookie like Monroe on the opposite side!

But at this time, Budenholzer was even more surprised. Whether it was the information obtained by the Spurs in the draft, or what Tang Tian showed in the training game, he was a standard 3D player. This kind of cut-in was really the first time. See.

Tang Tian is not just a three-point shooter.