Coach, I don't want to retire yet

Chapter 628 The strongest battle!
The score of 114 to 112 made the finals between the Bobcats and the Lakers extremely exciting.

Especially since the Bobcats still have the ball, that is to say, as long as the Bobcats score the next goal, they will at least tie the score, and may even have a chance to overtake!

There is 1 minute and 01 second left in the game, which means that every second that comes will be a matter of life and death!

Such a game was so exciting that it made many fans on the sidelines have a heart attack.

Generally speaking, the timeout of the game can allow fans to calm down a bit, but now, whether they are fans supporting the Bobcats or fans supporting the Lakers, there is no sign of their emotions being relieved. In fact, the arrival of the timeout makes them more nervous, nervous and uneasy.

Whether it is the fans at the scene, the fans in the United States, or the fans at home, their feelings at this moment are almost exactly the same.

In the Penguin live broadcast room, Yang Huahua even cried out: "Coach Xiaodu shouldn't call this timeout. Coach Xiaodu is now interrupting the Bobcats' excellent offensive rhythm. This is helping the Lakers call a timeout!!!"

Yes, a lot of the reasons why the fans are so nervous and excited are indeed because of this pause.

In fact, the audience who watched this game could see that before the timeout, the Lakers' offense had actually had problems. The Bobcats had already scored six goals in a row, and Duncan had a great chance of scoring seven.

The Bobcats' defense couldn't withstand Duncan's one-on-one play, and they were unwilling to double-team to give the Bobcats a chance to shoot three-pointers, so they could only watch Duncan kill everyone, just like the Bobcats watched Yao Ming kill everyone in the first half.

Therefore, before the timeout, the Bobcats had really taken the initiative on the court, and there was really no need to waste a timeout opportunity to call a timeout for the Lakers.

Although both teams scored after the timeout in this game, that was in the past. Who can guarantee that they will be able to score next time?
At least, this time, judging from the situation on the court, the possibility of scoring without calling a timeout is greater than calling a timeout.

After the timeout, the Lakers had a targeted countermeasure against Duncan.

Although Yao Ming did not play, McGrady was a little exhausted, making it difficult for the Lakers to defend Duncan.

However, it’s not that Jokic couldn’t hold on, he just didn’t hold on. In fact, the audience who watched the game could see that Duncan’s six consecutive shots had nothing to do with Jokic’s defense.

So, the main reason is that Duncan's offensive rhythm is too good, and Du Kang is helping the Lakers interrupt Duncan's rhythm.

Jokic's defense was very good, Duncan's rhythm was disrupted, and the result was really hard to say.

Therefore, this suspension really made the already obscure game situation even more chaotic.

So, Yang Huahua was shouting loudly here, and was just short of calling Coach Xiao Du an idiot, but not many fans came to defend Coach Xiao Du.

I can only say that in this game, even an ordinary fan feels that the decision he made at this critical moment was better.

Now many fans in the live broadcast room feel that they may be better than Coach Durant in directing this offense.

In fact, it is not just domestic fans who have such thoughts. Fan experts in the United States are also very controversial about Du Kang's pause.

Pippen even joked, "Coach D may still think he is the head coach of the Lakers at this moment. In fact, the Lakers are now his enemy, hahahahaha... If the Lakers really win this game and win the championship, no one else can sit down at the Lakers' championship celebration banquet without Coach D. The Lakers should even give Coach D a championship ring. He deserves it, hahahaha..."

Although what Mr. Pi said was a bit vicious, no one could refute him at this moment.

Coach D's timeout was truly incredible.

Whether the audience is amateur or professional, they really don’t understand.

However, the audience was not the real participants this time after all. As a real participant in the game, Popovich was extremely nervous at this time.

If this was the first time he played against Du Kang, he would definitely think that Du Kang was an idiot. Calling a timeout at this time was simply amateurish.

Although the timeout was called to better plan the attack to catch up, it seemed like a precautionary measure.

In fact, isn't this a defensive tactic for the Lakers as the defending team?

Therefore, considering the gains and losses, it is definitely inappropriate to call a timeout.

The best choice was not to call a timeout and let the Lakers players face Duncan's pressure on the court and still hesitate whether to double-team or not.

As long as the Lakers players hesitate to double-team Duncan on the court, the Lakers' defense can never be the strongest.

In the NBA, the most determined are the strongest.

So, during this timeout, Popovich immediately rearranged his defensive strategy against Duncan.

It is possible to avoid double-teaming, but a fake double-team is needed, which may also give the Bobcats a three-point opportunity.

However, as long as the rotation can be faster, this opportunity can be given. After all, although the Bobcats' outside players are strong in three-point shooting, they also have problems with physical strength. They have been fighting on defense for the entire game. Popovich is sure that, except for Jordan, the Bobcats' outside players must have problems with physical strength.

Therefore, such a semi-disabled player can be given a little chance. As long as he can defend Duncan, everything is worth it.

The timeout is about to arrive, in fact it has already arrived, but in a game like this, it is impossible for the referee to call the timeout so strictly.

So, when the Lakers players received Popovich's instructions and were about to return to the court, Popovich suddenly thought of something and abruptly stopped the Lakers players who were about to go on the court.

"and many more!!!"

Popovich suddenly lost his composure and called out to the Lakers players who were about to go on the court, which stunned Yes and Bowen next to him.

Did Popovich think of something?

To be honest, Popovich's performance in this game was excellent. He was able to force Coach D to such an extent in this game that Coach D had planned for a season. The Lakers even led for the entire game and are still leading now.

It can be said that Popovich was only 1 minute and 01 second away from defeating the powerful and god-like Coach D.

As long as this minute passes, Popovich will ascend to the throne of God.

Although it is impossible to be the best head coach in history, Popovich will once again return to his former position in the coaching world. At the very least, no one will think that he and Coach D are not on the same level as head coaches.

Popovich's outstanding performance in this game also made the Lakers willing to respect Popovich's decision-making at critical moments.

For example, Popovich just said to use fake double-team on Duncan.

You know, Duncan is very good at passing the ball, and he is tall. As long as there is a slight chance, he will definitely be able to pass the ball. If the Bobcats were to make a three-pointer at the critical moment, it would be an absolute disaster for the Lakers.

"Coach D called a timeout just now to deliberately paralyze us and make us go in the wrong direction. This time, the focus of the Bobcats' offense may not be Duncan, but the three-point line. Coach D deliberately gave us the opportunity to arrange Duncan's tactics. Coach D deliberately let us focus our tactics on Tim Duncan and let others complete the finishing!"

"It's either Jordan or a Bobcat player on the 3-point line!!!"

After Popovich finished yelling, Bowen and Yes around him looked shocked, and the Lakers players who were preparing to play also looked shocked.

Coach D deliberately called a timeout to let them arrange tactics for Duncan. In fact, there were other people who were executing the offense!

Popovich's shout soon spread around the world.

For a moment, the faces of the fans who had just thought they were better than Du Kang all changed.

Isn't it just an NBA game?

Is it necessary to be so dark-hearted?

All 36 strategies have been used?
Isn't this just a feint to the east and attack in the west, and a trick to attack Guo while passing through it?

The fans and spectators who were watching the game at this time were really shocked.

Among them, netizens in the Penguin Live Room were dumbfounded.

"This is the style of our coach Xiao Du!"

Although they were dumbfounded, they had to admit that this was indeed their favorite tactical style of Coach Xiaodu.

It is true that Coach Xiao Du did consider this. Coach Xiao Du did not suddenly lose power or lose his mind. Coach Xiao Du really had some ideas.

However, thinking about the bad side makes people feel very uncomfortable.

It's like a good news and bad news story. The good news is that Coach Durant is still as smart as ever.

The bad news is that such a clever coach, Durant, was actually cracked by Popovich this time!!!

No one understands the strategy of making a feint to the east and attacking in the west better than the Chinese. Even ordinary people know that this strategy will not work if it is spoken out.

Even more, you may be caught by the other party because of leaking information while making a feint to the east.

Now that the Bobcats players are on the court, it is impossible for Coach Durant to rearrange the tactics.

In other words, the Bobcats' tactics have completely failed this time, and Coach Durant's tricks have also completely failed this time.

"So, Popovich, Coach Durant's old maid, is going to turn the tables and become the master this time? No!!!"

in the country, the relationship between Coach Durant and Popovich is like the relationship between Yao Ming and Howard.

That is the relationship between master and maid, they can play with each other as they please and the other party has no ability to fight back.

But in this finals, Popovich's progress and growth are indeed shocking.

At such a critical moment, Popovich, who had been fooled, was able to understand Coach Durant's in-depth tactics in a split second. This is really amazing.

However, now is not the time to praise Popovich. The audience in the Penguin live broadcast room all looked at the Bobcats players on the court nervously.

then……

"Huh?! Ding went off? Rose was replaced by Ding?!!! Coach Durant wants to play the three-pointer tactic at this time. Ding is more reliable than Rose, right? Rose's three-point shooting is not bad this season, but in terms of three-pointer stability, Rose doesn't look like a shooter who can be trusted in the critical moment, right? So, what does this mean?!"

Popovich actually noticed the changes in the Bobcats' on-court lineup.

Duncan, Thabeet, Beasley, Jordan and Rose.

Rose came up and Ding Yanyuhang went down.

Ding Yanyuhang's three-point shooting is actually more stable than Rose's.

In everyone's impression, Rose is still a breakthrough player and a shooter in the critical moment? This is definitely not the case with Rose.

"Coach D is preparing for both situations. Coach D also defended Popovich!!!"

Almost everyone thought so after discovering the changes in the Bobcats' lineup.

Even Popovich has this idea at this moment.

"No, Coach D deliberately let the Lakers players play first, and put Rose on the court. This was also done on purpose for me to see. Not only was he defending me, but he was also misleading me. Even if he didn't play against Duncan, he would have prioritized Rose's breakthrough, so that I would ignore the three-point line!"

Others only saw Coach D’s first intention, but Popovich felt that he had seen Coach D’s second intention!

However, whether it is the first or second level, it is no longer important to the fans, especially to the fans who support Du Kang and the Bobcats.

They knew that their coach Xiao Du was not powerless to fight back.

It turns out that their coach Xiao Du actually thought about the problem so far that he even considered this possibility!
I can only say, it’s amazing!
Those spectators and fans who just thought they were better than Coach Durant are now filled with shame.

Compared with top head coaches like Coach D'Antoni, these ordinary fans are far behind. If they were really put on the NBA court to direct the game, it would be unlikely for them to fight with famous coaches like Popovich and Coach D'Antoni for a whole game, let alone just one round.

The battle between Coach Durant and Popovich in this game can be described as a miracle. Who the hell can think of the tactics in one round and be able to calculate to such an extent? It is really unbelievable.

So, who will the Bobcats target this time?

Duncan's inside singles?
Rose and Jordan's breakthrough?

Or the three-pointers from Thabeet and Beasley?

Because Rose was on the court, Popovich temporarily replaced Ebanks with McCaw.

The Lakers' lineup on the court at this time was Jokic, Antetokounmpo, McGrady, Kobe and McCaw.

McCaw is nearly 10 centimeters shorter than Ebanks, but as a 1-meter point guard, McCaw is still very tall.

Overall, the Lakers' height has not dropped, and Rose's breakthrough can be blocked.

“Everything is perfect!”

"Coach D lost this time because he was too arrogant!!!"

After realizing Coach D's true intentions, Popovich felt that the whole world had become wider!
suddenly see the light!
On the court, the Bobcats' offense was indeed in trouble.

Duncan's physical strength is indeed not at its peak, so he doesn't dare to play one-on-one in the interior.

Both Rose and Jordan wanted to rush in, but were blocked in the end.

However, Thabeet and Beasley were tightly controlled by Antetokounmpo and McGrady. Antetokounmpo and McGrady were really fighting against the strongest forwards.

Time is almost up!
The 24 seconds are almost up!
"The Bobcats have no chance! Beasley caught the ball, is he going to force a shot? Forced shooting in front of TMC is definitely not a good choice!!!"

Almost at the same time when Beasley received the ball, Rose, who had been trying to move inside without the ball, suddenly ran back and went outside!!!

Rose, who previously had similar off-ball abilities to McCaw, suddenly showed his strength in off-ball movement!!!
Just like the time when Miller retired Jordan!
This time, Rose did not push McCaw, but relied purely on stronger off-ball movement, the purple and gold off-ball movement, to get rid of McCaw!
Just a moment!!!
Hand to hand!!!

McGrady tried to reach out, but Beslic blocked it very well!
At that moment, Beasley blocked two shots!

"Beasley and Rose have such a good rapport!!!"

“Incredible teamwork!!!”

"This was a deliberate 24 seconds by Coach D and the Bobcats!!!"

"Just like the Lakers' attack on Kobe just now was intentional for 24 seconds!!!"

"From the beginning, Coach D and the Bobcats wanted three-pointers, and they were Rose's three-pointers!!!"

Take off!

Jump straight up!
Very high!

This time Rose’s shot point was extremely high!!!
Rose, hiding behind Beasley, threw the basketball in his hand!!!

There was a swish sound!!!
hit!

115 is better than 114!

Overtake!

With 37 seconds left in the game, the Bobcats took the lead!!!

The world was silent at that moment!
All that was left was Coach D's smiling applause.

Popovich was completely confused.

"There is also a third floor..."

He lost again...

(End of this chapter)