Vol 3 Chapter 184: Still that spur

In fact, the Spurs' offense is still good. The hole dug in the first quarter is too big, and it will be difficult to chase later. Their biggest problem is on the defensive end. In the face of the Thunder's offense, without Leonard, a defensive gate, they have no way to limit the opponent. This is why they played very well in the second quarter but still haven't recovered the points difference.
During the intermission, everyone was in a relaxed mood.
Such Spurs made An Luo faintly disappointed. Once stunned the league’s GDP, there is only one old Ginobili who is still holding his position in San Antonio. Duncan retired last season, and Tony Parker also left the Spurs in the summer and moved to the arms of Joe's gang. Successor Leonard gave them hope, but the injury in the Western Conference Finals last season has not healed, and the return date is uncertain. Even though Popovich's methods are shocking, but it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice. Where the Spurs will go this season is still unknown.
Donovan still looks cautious in his clothes. However, he didn't tell his players too much tactically. We played very well in the first half, just keep it going, there is no need to interfere.
The Spurs are different. Their defense made the old guy very dissatisfied. He constantly emphasized the intensity of defense, hoping that these guys can rely on the tactics he designed to limit the other guys. He doesn't seem to worry about his team's offense, and there is no shortage of scoring players on the Spurs.
The third quarter is a crucial time period for this game. The Spurs must recover the score in these 12 minutes. Once they let the other side pull the points difference to a huge number, then they are really powerless. The Thunder, on the other hand, must take advantage of the victory and chase, and knock off the opponent's resistance in one fell swoop.
Soon, the intermission is over.
After another battle, the united Spurs played their own offensive rhythm. The basketball was patiently transferred to the hands of Aldridge and Gasol in the basket. These two big men are good scoring players. The Spurs chased the score back bit by bit under this rhythm.
Of course, another main reason is that the Thunder gave it a chance!
Westbrook's offense is still not good. He only shot 5 times in the first half, but missed a goal! Even a quick break 1 on 0 dunk was dunked. It's really sluggish. Fortunately, he can help the team in other ways. With this feeling, he didn't do much himself. Has been delivering ammunition for Paul George and Anro.
But he still wants to score. He is not the kind of player who would rather hand over 0 points and 20 assists. He is willing to pass, but also likes to dunk and score. Unfortunately, tonight, he is not suitable for scoring.
Fortunately, Anluo and Paul George played normally. Under their play, the Spurs chasing points became very difficult. After Aldridge once again scored with Adams, the Spurs finally chased the score to single digits. At this time, before the end of the third quarter, there are still less than 6 minutes.
At this time, Donovan replaced Anlow and Westbrook. He felt that it was basically impossible to solve the battle in three quarters in this game, so he let the two men take a break to prepare for the final quarter.
Westbrook sat on the bench with An Luo unwillingly, watching the game on the court.
Adams made a pick-and-roll layup, causing Gasol to foul and hit a three-pointer. This ball is very beautiful! Adams first mentioned the high post to cover Paul George, then followed up to the basket. This is the most common match for the Thunder. When he is not Adams on the court, whether it is with Westbrook or Paul George, or even Anlow and Roberson, he can make good use of his pick and roll to provide a lot of help.
Stand on the free throw line and throw the ball steadily. The Thunder once again expanded the point difference to double digits, leading the Spurs by 12 points.
But the Spurs were not discouraged. They didn't disrupt their rhythm because of Adams's "two plus one". Mills advances with the ball. Christon's defense is very average~EbookFREE.me~ He changed direction directly, and then speeded up and rushed in. But Robertson appeared very timely. Mills’ offensive rhythm was disrupted, but he decisively passed the ball to Aldridge, and he went from the bottom line to the left corner. Christon didn't chase it out in time, but instead double-teamed Aldridge with Robertson. In fact, this is not a problematic choice, but because this choice allows the opponent to score, that is the problem.
Mills' three-pointers are very accurate. So when he slipped to the bottom line and found no one was coming, he immediately stretched out his hand to signal that he had a chance. Aldridge was still facing a bad double-team and passed the ball directly after seeing Mills.
Mills, who received the basketball, had a dribble in place, and then threw the ball before Christon jumped.
But heroes can't hold back many wolves. In the last two minutes, Aldridge stood up. He first completed a beautiful relay with Mills, and then beat Robertson with his back, causing the latter to foul and hit two free throws. Although Paul George hit a difficult three-pointer from outside the three-point line to help the Thunder stabilize the situation, Beilstein almost used the same method to retaliate with a three-pointer. In the end, the two sides ended the third quarter with 80:80.
So, a team like the Spurs should never underestimate him. Over the years, the Spurs have incorporated the temperament of a strong team into their own blood. Even if their lineup seems very thin now, the Spurs are still that Spurs.
The Thunder were still a little careless in the third quarter. Their defense has become much lower. Especially after Westbrook and Anlo were off the field in the second half, the Spurs seized the opportunity and shot a wave of 19:10 offensive waves and successfully equalized the score.