Chapter 361 Chapter 379 + Chapter 10 Young Spurs (Seventh + Eighth! Two in One!)

Popovich froze for a moment, then smiled and nodded.

"You bastard."

Yes, you guy, why do you know better than an old man like me.

Sometimes in front of Tang Tian, ​​he actually felt as if he had been a coach for more than 20 years for nothing.

"I think we should play a small lineup to speed up and play defensive counterattacks with them."

Tang Tian continued.

"Um?"

Popovich looked at Tang Tian suspiciously.

What Tang Tian said just now was completely contrary to what the coaching staff thought before.

D'Antoni is good at offense, running and bombing, playing positions with them, suppressing the number of rounds, and restraining their strengths. This is a very correct decision.

Tang Tian now says he wants to speed up? Isn't this in the hands of the Lakers, so that they can play to their strengths?

"Howard's strength is far worse than before after being injured, and you should also know that he has never been a center who likes to run. Even in the Magic period, he always hit the ground and grabbed the second offensive board. .”

Popovich nodded, and that was true.

D'Antoni's running and bombing was the most successful during the Suns period. Apart from Nash, it was Stoudemire and Diaw. The two insiders love to run and fly to the sky.

But Howard is different. Howard can also fly and escape, but he just doesn't like to run, which is the same as he doesn't like to pick and roll.

Moreover, he has suffered from back injuries, especially the decline in strength, and it is very difficult to even play against Split.

"Besides, we are younger than them, and our defense is better. The advantage of playing defensive counterattacks is not small. Compared with the hammer tactics, we have played for almost two seasons, and the opponents have also been touched. The efficiency may be even higher. Lower."

Tang Tian continued.

In the previous life, the peak of the Spurs was in the 13-14 season.

Most people only remember the super high shooting percentage of the Spurs team, but they will automatically ignore that it took the Spurs three full years to have that tacit understanding.

Just like a hammer hitting a rock in the locker room, the 101st time to break the rock presented to everyone is the result of the previous 100 knocks.

The current lineup of the Spurs, if Tang Tiankai's pass is included, it is only one season, and the lethality is not that great.

On the contrary, the defensive strength of the three flanks of him, Leonard and Green has been proven in last year's playoffs.

After listening to it, Popovich was thoughtful.

To him, Tang Tian didn't need to make his words too clear.

Tang Tian reminded him, and he basically thought of it too.

He nodded with a final smile.

After the team arrived in Los Angeles, Popovich arranged a closed training session that afternoon.

The content is the three-wing lineup they used last year.

Because they played this lineup for a long time in the playoffs last season, the team adapted quickly.

After two and a half days of training sessions, I basically got back to that state.

The next night, Game 3 of the series was played at the Staples Center.

The arena was packed and the fans were extremely excited.

After defeating the Clippers and re-proving that they are the kings of Los Angeles, the popularity of the Lakers has exploded.

Not to mention they beat the Spurs in the last game.

They have the opportunity to replicate the miracle of the Rockets in the 1994-95 season and win the final championship as a team in the lower half.

During the opening ceremony, the faces of the Lakers players were full of excitement, but Kobe seemed in a normal mood.

Such things as suppressing desires are not very comfortable for anyone.

The Spurs' starters were introduced first, Parker and Duncan, plus the three flanks of Tang Tian, ​​Green, and Leonard.

When this lineup came out, there was a commotion at the scene, and D'Antoni also had a wide-eyed expression.

Obviously, no one expected the Spurs to put on such a lineup.

However, it can be seen from D'Antoni's smiling expression that he still likes the adjustment of the Spurs.

Competing with the Lakers for speed, the Spurs may not have much advantage.

The Lakers lineup has not changed, it is still the previous starting five, Nash and Kobe on the outside, Myers and Artest on the front, and Howard on the center.

"What are the Spurs doing? Have they forgotten they're already a seniors team?"

After the opening ceremony, Barkley couldn't help but complain loudly in the commentary booth.

He had a bet with O'Neal at the beginning of the season.

If the Spurs didn't win the championship, he would be wearing a pink dress and performing dunks in the live broadcast room!

Now that the Spurs are acting like this, he's panicking!

"Maybe Popovich thinks he's still young."

O'Neill laughed gloatingly at the side.

Not only because of the bet, but also because of the Lakers' words, it is also the place where his career was brilliant.

Although the way he left at the beginning was not pleasant, but like McGrady in Houston, he still hopes that the Lakers can win personally.

Howard got the first offensive opportunity for the Lakers, and Nash went to the frontcourt to organize.

The iconic V-shaped formation of the Lakers' D'Antoni running and bombing.

The so-called V shape refers to Nash holding the ball at the top of the arc, and the small forward and shooting guard are positioned at the two bottom corners.

D'Antoni's set of tactics originated from European basketball, which pays attention to the sense of space on the court.

The tactics are actually very simple, but when there is space on the basketball court, simple passing and cutting cooperation can create opportunities.

Howard put up the pick-and-roll, and after dismantling it, Nash passed the ball to Howard beautifully, and Howard rushed to the basket and scored.

This time the tactical execution was very successful.

D'Antoni's 7-second tactics are the most well-known, but his V-shaped tactics for playing positions are also very good.

When Kobe is not obsessed with scoring, this tactic can only be used.

There were whistles on the scene, and in the last game, the Lakers relied on this tactic to beat the Spurs.

"Come. on!"

Barkley slapped the table in the commentary booth.

The rhythm of this game is very similar to the last game. The Lakers look like they are going to win again!

He doesn't want to wear that pink dress at all, that kind of thing is worse than kissing a donkey's ass.

O'Neill was already laughing out loud.

It's just a matter of luck that you won the bet before. How could you Charles Barkley keep winning!

The Spurs' frontcourt offense did not score, and Howard protected the backcourt rebound.

The other four of the Lakers all went forward for a fast break.

This is D'Antoni's most famous 7-second tactic.

Pay attention to the absolute speed of offensive and defensive transitions.

And the players are running in a V shape when they are in position.

Kobe and Myers left and right sidelines, Nash responded in the middle, and Artest followed up in the back.

Such a fast-break formation makes opponents hard to defend.

After using one big and four small lineups, this Lakers team is like another Suns team.

Parker was inseparable from Nash at this time.

After seeing that Nash had no chance, Howard turned around and passed the ball to the right.

The ball flew straight for Miles.

"Snapped!"

But before the ball was passed, it was cut off by Leonard!

Leonard steals the ball, and the Spurs play a defensive counterattack.

Tang Tian landed to the bottom corner to catch the ball, and directly shot a three-pointer.

"Shua!"

The basketball is hollow into the net.

3 to 2!

There was a commotion at the scene.

The speed and timing of Leonard stealing the ball are also in place!

The Lakers' V-shaped position, this time Duncan withstood Howard, who shot straight up and down and jumped out of the basket.

Duncan blocked the position and then protected the defensive rebound.

This round of Howard's decline in strength is very obvious. Whether it is the end or the second rebound, it is obviously not as good as the Magic period.

Duncan protected the rebound, and the Spurs immediately switched to the Lakers' counterattack.

Tang Tian and Green's two wings, Leonard in the middle, and the third line quickly went down.

After Duncan gave the ball to Parker, Parker advanced with the ball in the backcourt.

D'Antoni's 7-second offense is really the simplest tactic, and Popovich didn't bother to use it. At this time, he used a more secure and improved version.

Although the speed is a bit slower, there is also less risk of being intercepted.

Parker dribbled the ball to the midfield and threw it to Tang Tian on the right.

Although the Lakers Nash, Artest, and Kobe are all running as hard as they can, their old arms and legs are obviously slower than the Spurs' third-line fast break.

Tang Tian received the ball and was defended by Kobe, who was the first to rush back. He didn't even look at the basket, and hit the ball in the middle with a beautiful shot.

Leonard just cut in, the man got the ball, and after he caught the ball, he made a gliding one-handed dunk.

"Boom!"

With a heavy dunk, the basket shook for a while.

5 to 2!

"Whoa! Is this the Spurs?"

At this time, Barkley swept away the previous haze in the commentary booth, dancing excitedly.

This lineup of the Spurs is not unused, but last season it was more to prevent the fast breaks of the Thunder and Heat, and they still fell behind after defending.

This is really the first time he has seen such a defensive counterattack against an opponent.

But the effect of playing is good to watch.

O'Neill was deflated at the side at this time, holding his face and coughing there.

Only Kenny Smith looked at these two funny guys with caring eyes.

But he also had to admire Popovich's ability.

After losing the last game, Popovich seized the biggest weakness of the Lakers.

Slow, or old.

The Spurs are old enough, but the Lakers are older than the Spurs.

And the starting lineup of the Spurs is not old at all, except for Duncan, all of them are under 30 years old.

This speed is fully up.

On the contrary, on the Lakers side, the first and fourth juniors were originally trying to speed up, but they couldn't mention the Spurs no matter what.

The Lakers' V-shaped offense in the frontcourt, Howard attacked the basket after receiving the ball, and the Spurs went directly to double-team.

Howard couldn't get the ball out of the double-team and made a direct error.

The Spurs missed a fast break, and Howard went back to protect the defensive rebound.

The Lakers counterattacked a fast break, and Howard made a long pass from the backcourt.

"Snapped!"

This time it was Tang Tian's steal, and Green directly received Tang Tian's long pass from the frontcourt and hit a three-pointer from the bottom corner.

8 to 2!

In addition to allowing the Lakers to score a goal in the opening game, they directly played back 8-0!

"What a young Spurs!"

Barkley also understood the Spurs' tactics at this time, laughing and slapping the table in the commentary booth.

The Spurs have always been linked to the word old. Duncan is old, Ginobili is old, and Parker is getting old, but tonight's youth is infinite!

The game played half a quarter, the score was 16 to 6, and the Spurs had already achieved a 10-point lead.

D'Antoni had already unbuttoned his shirt collar, pulled off his tie, and kept rubbing his forehead with his hands.

He was tactically suppressed by Popovich tonight.

And the biggest difference between him and Popovich in coaching is the concept.

Popovich is based on the situation to maximize the function of each player.

He uses a set of tactics to death, and then selects the right players based on this set of tactics.

This is also where Tang Tian complained about coaches like D'Antoni before.

This kind of coaching method, in addition to being lucky enough to meet the right players, or even if you are also the general manager of the team, it may not be a big deal.

The team failed to score in a row, and Howard's temper became a little bit up on the court. He failed to block consecutive shots in defense and was called a foul.

D'Antoni breathed a sigh of relief seeing this.

Howard's passing is not good, which is actually contrary to his running and bombing tactics.

You can't pass the ball, or continue to miss the pass like before. His 7-second tactics and V-shaped tactics can't maximize their functions.

So compared to Howard, he actually wants to start with Gasol.

It's just that Howard's personality makes him a substitute, and it is estimated that he will explode directly.

Gasol came on to replace Howard, who committed two offenses.

Leonard's outside three-pointer showed that Mamba's spirit was deflected, and Gasol used his body to press Duncan to protect the defensive rebound.

The Lakers played a 7-second fast break.

Gasol's long pass went through the Spurs' defense and into Bryant's hands.

Kobe's chasing three-pointer hit.

This is also his first shot of the game.

9 to 16!

D'Antoni stretched out his fist and made a "yes" gesture from the sidelines.

Obviously, this is the Lakers he has in mind.

He is gesturing here, while Popovich is waving to the Spurs players on the sidelines to make new tactical gestures.

The Spurs advanced to the frontcourt, and Duncan directly lowered his back and asked for the ball.

Tang Tian, ​​Green, and Leonard all fell to the outside line to open up the space.

Duncan directly hit Gasol with his back.

After the back hit, he turned around and shot.

Gasol's defense is not good. When he was young, he could rely on relative speed to guard the penalty area. When he was older, his defense was a loophole.

Duncan averaged 17.5 points per game this season, coming to the Nth spring of his career, and he is in very good condition.

"boom!"

Duncan's signature hit at the plate.

18 to 9.

Gasol's free throw line in the frontcourt was interfered by Duncan and missed, and Leonard protected the defensive rebound.

The Spurs attacked the frontcourt, and Duncan continued to ask for the ball in the low post.

Still a one-on-one chance.

The three outside shooters of the Spurs are not low in shooting percentage, and the Lakers really dare not go to the basket.

The little sky hook after turning around continuously.

"boom!"

The basketball hit the board and bounced into the net again.

20 to 9.

After Duncan scored 4 points in a row, the Spurs once again opened the point difference to double digits.

This time D'Antoni put his hands on his hips, his brows were frowned, and he didn't know what to do.

Tang Tian's suggestion on the plane proved to be an absolute coup, but Popovich's on-the-spot reaction was really quick.

As soon as they saw Gasol coming up and the Lakers were able to fight fast, they immediately asked Duncan to eat him in the low post.

Kobe glanced at the arena ceiling as he ran forward.

He suddenly missed playing under Phil Jackson.

This feeling of not being able to make a shot after running back and forth is really bad!

ps: I can't stand it anymore, my head is about to explode, you hateful boss, I'm going to recuperate! o(╥﹏╥)o, I added 3 more updates today, and I still owe 47 more. Let’s do it again tomorrow. The commanders will give you some monthly tickets. I am a little soldier waiting to be fed.

Thank you Haotian Smurfs for your reward.