: One hundred and thirty: the third position

Five minutes into the second quarter, Matt Bonner went outside and received a breakthrough goal from Tony Parker.
Gasol failed to keep up again. Gasol's defense in this period was not so versatile. Moreover, this is not the era when all centers are shooting three pointers.
The sudden appearance of a Bonner who can shoot three pointers made Gasol very uncomfortable. He is used to defending in the low post. This defensive habit cannot be changed in a few minutes.
Bonner received the basketball and shot it without interference! Bonner’s three-point shot percentage is as high as 45.7%. The three-pointer is his foothold in the Spurs.
Gasol's remedial defense did not work. When he rushed up, Bonner had already shot halfway through the basketball.
Bonner did not disappoint Popovich, his open shot made another hit! That's right, again!
So far in the second quarter, this is Bonner's second three-pointer. With both sides relying on close defense to contain each other, a three-pointer is the best way to open the score.
"Finished again! Bonner performed very well after playing today. On the defensive end, he didn't let Gasol take advantage of too much. But on the offensive end, he has already scored 6 points! This guy may be unremarkable and may not be able to kill. Dead game. But you have to understand that Coach Popovich will not send anyone he doesn't trust!"
Originally the Spurs entered the second quarter with a 1-point disadvantage, but now, after Bonner hit the second three-pointer, the Spurs lead the Grizzlies by 6 points.
To put it bluntly, the two teams are fighting each other with one punch and one punch. It is these two three-pointers that really opened the gap.
Popovich smiled, this kind of game that grinds the position even if it is only a 6-point advantage, it is an extremely huge advantage. Bonner didn't play for one minute in the first quarter, so Popovich decided to keep the "Red Mamba" on the court and continue to suppress the Grizzlies.
But now, that guy Link is still a big trouble. So far, Link has scored 10 points and 4 assists. In the second quarter of the game, Link used a catch and shot after running without the ball, and a jump shot after a trial step to score another 4 points. After that, he sent two wonderful passes, assisting Conley and Tony Allen each with a goal.
To Popovich's evaluation, it was Link who guided the Grizzlies' offense in the tight defense of the Spurs. Now, the Grizzlies have two brains, Conley and Link.
Failing to solve Link’s trouble, the Spurs will never be able to really keep the initiative in their hands. I have to say that this is the first time Popovich has been so distressed for a losing draft.
The old man hadn't figured out a countermeasure, so Hollins paused. Hollins’ time-outs were all very timely, and there would be no situation where the momentum was taken by the opponent before the time-out was called.
Link came off the field out of breath. Even though he played slow-paced games with the Spurs, under high-intensity defense, even Link with super physical fitness found it a bit difficult.
He is very happy that his performance today hasn't slowed down. He had 10 points and 4 assists before the end of the two quarters. This result cannot be said to be bad.
But good personal data does not satisfy Link. He wants to win the Spurs, and now the Spurs are leading by 6 points.
Hollins is also a little troubled now, there is a feeling that Popovich has been generalized. Gasol does not have the ability to defend against three points, he needs to send a more flexible inside. But who can choose? Darrell Arthur? His rebounding is terrible, and the stability makes Hollins very worried.
Haddadi? Hmm...when he didn't say.
To be able to defend the outside three-pointer and attack, Hollins suddenly had a bold idea.
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"Matt, you will continue to look for three shots later, you did a great job today, keep your hand feeling!"
Popovich continued to encourage Bonner. Once the "Red Mamba" felt better, it was not without miracles.
Not long ago, in November 10th, Bonner made 7 of 7 three-pointers against the Thunder, which beat the young and energetic Thunder into tears. Before? He also did 6 of 6 shots. In short, Bonner is the kind of player who can create magic.
So far today, Bonner has made two shots, making Popovich really want him to try. With both Duncan and Parker in poor offensive state, if Bonner can maintain the front sight, the Spurs will get twice the result with half the effort.
The timeout ended, and the Spurs continued to play with the lineup of Parker, Ginobili, Richard Jefferson, Duncan and Bonner.
But after the Grizzlies players came out, Popovich was shocked. Hollins, what tricks?
Conley, Tony Allen, Shane, Link and Randolph! The Grizzlies are on the court, only Randolph is left inside! Battier and Link both forwards played at the same time, and one of them must play the fourth position!
"This is the Grizzlies... sent a big and four juniors?"
"No," Steve Kerr quickly vetoed his partner. "The Grizzlies' current tallest Randolph is only 2.06 meters tall, so to be precise, the Grizzlies have sent a lineup with no height. ."
At that time there was no such thing as a five-year-old, and the Grizzlies lineup surprised everyone.
But Hollins is not worried about the height of the team, although the highest value is not high, but the average is not short. Compared with the Spurs, only Duncan is taller than 2.10 meters, so Hollins is not afraid of losing the team.
Before the Spurs fans could close their mouths, the Grizzlies attacked. Battier made a screen for Link. The purpose of this screen is not to give Link an open position, but to force Richard Jefferson and Bonner to switch positions!
Bonner was in front of Link, and a dislocation opportunity was formed instantly. Popovich gritted his teeth. Is this the Grizzlies' strategy?
Link held the ball outside the three-point line and was very calm. He made a few probing steps, but Bonner was unmoved. So Link made a decisive three-pointer and suddenly pulled up and shot!
Bonner hurriedly jumped and blocked the shot, but because he was too anxious, he hit Link's hand directly. The referee's whistle sounded and Link missed the ball, but he still got three free throws from the free throw line.
"Really decisive, don't you think that since winning the rookie game mvp, Link's offense is more mature than before? Bonner seems to be struggling to defend Link."
Link walked to the free throw line, he had countless ways to deflate Bonner. Bonner is actually very tough on the defensive end, which is why Gasol just suffered a loss.
But Bonner is not so good at perimeter defense. This guy is not fast, and his judgment of Link's ghostly footsteps is not so accurate. For example, just now, he thought Link didn't dare to shoot directly. Who knows, one shot is fatal.
Link made 2 of 3 free throws. Although he missed a free throw, Bonner paid the price. Hollins' strategy is very simple. Let Link continue to attack Bonner and make Bonner the biggest hole in the defensive end of the Spurs.
In this way, Popovich would definitely not dare to let Bonner play again. In that case, Hollins can also play his "black and white bears" tactics with peace of mind.
Popovich knew that Bonner had been targeted, and it was no coincidence that Link and Battier changed positions. But Popovich also wants to see Bonner's offensive performance. He wants to see who the Grizzlies play in the fourth position.
As expected, it was Link who defended Bonner on the defensive end!
"Link defended Bonner, which means he hit the fourth position. A magical player, he has played shooting guard, small forward and power forward in the Grizzlies. In the second and third position, Link's The performance is very good. Now let’s take a look at how he performed in the fourth position."
Bonner is a spatial fourth position, low threat is not big. This is why Hollins dared to let Link defend him.
This time, when Bonner pulled to the three-point line again, he was no longer alone. Link is not little Gasol, he can keep up wherever Bonner goes.
Bonner also wanted to sit inside to play Link, but Link's rough push made Bonner unable to even stabilize his position.
Parker didn't dare to lob a ball easily to Bonner. The inside player was also unstable when receiving the ball without a stable position. The Spurs are not the kind of adventurous team, so Parker eventually chose someone else.
Richard Jefferson received the basketball at the bottom right corner and shot the ball. But unfortunately, Battier's defense did not make Jefferson much easier. His blindfolding method made Jefferson miss all his sights.
Link jammed Bonner behind Jefferson's shot and protected the offensive rebound. The Grizzlies didn't lose their rebounds because of their height disadvantage. Link has always been an excellent rebounder, even better than Bonner, who is a serious four.
After grabbing the basketball, Link personally controlled the ball to advance, and just after half-court, he suddenly started hitting a long pass. The long pass is the most difficult pass method to grasp, but once the pass is completed, the viewing and practicality are very gratifying.
As for Link, he has performed his outstanding long pass skills more than once.
Link's pass passed through the crowd and bounced back into the hands of Tony Allen who cut into the penalty area. The Spurs' defensive retreat ultimately failed to pass Link's pass. This pass that crossed the entire defense line eventually formed an assist.
Tony Allen scored an easy layup after catching the ball~EbookFREE.me~ Ginobili did not take off at all, because if the probability of taking off is high, he can only get one foul.
The entire Grizzlies bench is cheering, watching the Spurs take control of the situation, and the appearance of Link will bring the Grizzlies back to life again!
"Blair, get ready to play, next time you die, you replace Bonner." Popovich walked to DeJuan Blair, he must admit that he can no longer let Bonner stay on the court.
If Bonner continues to play, he will only become a burden. On both ends of the offense and defense, he was targeted by Link. Replacing Blair is Popovich's only choice. Bonner may show magic in the future, but not today.
As a result, Popovich’s strategy failed again, and the two sides must once again be caught in a fight between you and me. And it was Link that ruined all of this.
Popovich suddenly realized that for a while, he really couldn't find a way to deal with that kid.
No. 1 in the West, may be dragged down by a losing draft.
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