basketball player

Chapter 401 399: Peak role player?
Popovich knew he had to seek change.

The series has played 3 games, 3 games, and both sides have decided the outcome at critical moments.This point is quite similar to the Eastern Conference Finals.

In fact, the reason for this situation is the same.The regular lineups of the two sides are close in strength, and the regular tactics are being guarded by the opponent.Therefore, it is difficult for the two teams to completely shake off each other by relying on conventional play.

Fans like the matter of deciding the winner at a critical moment, and it is the most enjoyable to watch.But there is no doubt that no coach wants to play this way.In particular, it is still at the home court of the Spurs.

Popovich hopes that the Spurs can grasp these three home games, strive to overtake the total score, and make good use of the advantages of these three home games.The key ball is a waste of home court advantage.Because whether you are playing at home or not, the key goals are the same for everyone.Popovich doesn't want the game to be so tense all the time, and his life is hanging by a thread every time.

So, to break this routine, he had to make a change.Popovich knew very well that it was Henson who took the initiative to make changes in the Eastern Conference semifinals and caught Spoelstra by surprise, which caused the Heat to collapse.

And this time, Popovich decided to follow suit.He no longer intends to be conservative, but to take the initiative.After all, the Spurs are passive enough now.

So, on June 6, in Game 10 of the NBA Finals, at the ATT Center, as soon as the Spurs' starters played, Popovich let the world see his changes.

"The lineup has changed, and Coach Popovich actually changed the lineup! At this critical point in the finals, Coach Popovich chose to take the lead in making changes! He mentioned Manu Ginobili to the starting lineup. It seems that the Spurs intend to build an advantage from the beginning of the game, rather than slowly consume with the Pacers."

Mike Breen was a little surprised. After all, Popovich was as steady as the Spurs and rarely changed formations.But once it is changed, it often has an immediate effect.

"Popovich can't sit still," Stevens muttered.

"Yeah, it doesn't matter if he intends to use the fiercest firepower to seek an advantage from the very beginning, we will still play as usual." Henson said, glanced at Danny Green who was sitting on the bench.

Henson did not apply the phrase "becoming a superstar" to any starters. Originally, he hoped to leave this phrase to George or Leonard, but considering the defensive treatment they received, Henson felt a little disadvantaged.

To use it, it has to be used on players who can kill the game without getting Popovich's attention in advance.In this way, he can use the strongest scoring ability to deal with the weakest defense of the opponent.Only in this way can we maximize our profits!

Therefore, Henson left this peak state to Danny Green!Green's performance outside the three-point line in the finals this season made Henson's eyes shine. If it weren't for Ray Allen's key three-pointer in the second game of the finals, Danny Green should be the most dazzling three-point shooter of the Pacers now.

Therefore, Henson believes that under the influence of Green's speech skills, he will definitely be able to make the Spurs drink a pot outside the three-point line.Of course, unlike Popovich, Henson did not let Green continue to start, and did not send out a full firepower lineup as soon as he came up.

He had to let his "ace" play dead on the bench first, and then at the most unexpected time, when the Spurs were most lax in defense, he caught Popovich by surprise!
When the old man realized that he wanted to focus on defending Green, Henson believed that Green had already killed the Spurs at that time!
I have to admit that Popovich's control over the Spurs can be said to have reached the point where he can do whatever he wants.His changes achieved immediate results as soon as the game started, and there was not even a warm-up process.

At the beginning of the game, the Argentine hit a three-pointer from outside the three-point line after receiving a wonderful pass from Parker.Popovich replaced Ginobili in the starting lineup to score. He intends to establish an advantage from the beginning, so as to control the rhythm of the game.

More than ten seconds later, Ginobili sent the "cannonball" to Duncan with a coquettish ground pass from beyond the three-point line!
This pass made Popovich break out in a cold sweat. As always, Ginobili's pass will always be the kind of pass that hovers between top ten and turnovers.

This hitting pass passed through several people, and as long as one of them reached out, it was a mistake.

But it was precisely because this pass was unreasonable that no one would have thought of it, so they didn't reach out to steal it.

In this way, Duncan received this sudden pass, and then took a big step and dunked. The fans inside the AT&T Center cheered, but Henson knew they wouldn't be happy for long.

Afterwards, Ginobili personally controlled the ball and singled George, and used his aggressive rhythm to make an emergency stop in the breakthrough, and after shaking a little space, he made a successful shot on George's head.

I have to admit that Ginobili's state today is really good, even better than the last game.Popovich chose not to be too wise when he chose to start the GDP at the same time.That's why Henson feels that Popovich's control over the Spurs team has reached the point where he can do whatever he wants.

In the opening game, the Spurs beat the Pacers 7-0.But Henson is still unhurried, 7 points difference, just two three-pointers.
Until 7 minutes and 08 seconds into the first quarter, Ginobili hit the second three-pointer of the game, helping the Spurs to turn the score into 15-10.Since the start of the game, the Spurs have been in the lead and have never been behind.

After Ginobili's three-pointer, Henson called a stoppage of the game.The time is almost up, and it's time to send Danny Green to the field to test the waters.

"15 to 10, the Spurs' control of the situation is really quite solid. Popovich's changes are very effective. Let's see how the Pacers will respond!"

Mike Breen got it wrong. Henson didn't call a timeout because the Pacers were at a disadvantage.It's because Henson is also planning to take the initiative!
"You did a good job. Although the opponent's firepower is fierce, although the Spurs are now leading by 5 points. But I still have to say, you did a good job. But you can't win the game just by not doing a good job. You must be perfect to be worthy of the honor of the O'Brien Cup. In the next game, we will play a small lineup!"

Henson said, unhurriedly taking the tactical board from Vogel, "Paul, George, Leonard, and Green, the four of you form an outside line and look for opportunities outside the three-point line. Just like yesterday's training, try to send the ball to Green. Because Green is the player who faces the least defensive pressure among you and also has the most opportunities."

While Henson was talking to the players, he was also talking to himself.Paul, George and Leonard, none of the three Spurs dared to let go.Even, people who defend Green will be used to make up the defense.Therefore, Green has the most chances!
The reason why Leonard is not on Ray Allen now is because Henson must leave Leonard to fight against the Spurs at the fourth position.When Popovich joins the small lineup later, Henson will naturally send Ray Allen, who has stronger firepower.

Why did Henson know that Popovich will definitely change to a small lineup?For no reason, predicting the opponent's coach's strategy has always been what Henson is good at.Those who stay up late watching game videos hurt their bodies are not for nothing.

After returning from the timeout, Popovich couldn't help but feel a little nervous when he saw that Henson took the small lineup in the first quarter.

It seems that neither side wants to drag the game to the last moment today.Both teams played very aggressively from the start, in order to be able to score quickly and widen the gap.

Danny Green is more nervous than Popovich, because he knows that in Coach Henson's strategy, the first scoring point of this lineup is not Paul, who was selected to the best team, or George, the team's leading scorer this year, or the increasingly mature Leonard or All-Star center Horford, but his own little transparency.

Everyone understands the truth, Henson always likes to use the most unexpected attack points.But in actual implementation, Green still has some pressure.This guy still doesn't know how much power he can exert today.

The first attack after returning from the timeout, Mike Breen watched intently, not daring to blink at all.The two teams faced each other with heavy firepower as soon as they came up. This fight will undoubtedly be very tragic.

As Henson predicted, the Spurs put far more energy on others than on Green.

When Paul broke through to pass the ball to George, and George broke through Stephen Jackson, Ginobili didn't even think about it, and immediately shrunk in to help defend George.Danny Green is indeed the last of the Spurs' defensive priorities.

But George didn't decisively enter the penalty area this time, but used a no-look pass to send the opportunity to Green.

During training yesterday, Henson had practiced such a position for the players several times.So even without looking, George knew exactly where Green was.Therefore, passing the ball is both decisive and fast.

Green received the basketball, as if he also received the important task of shouldering the team's progress.Ginobili has already rushed towards Green, but Green is not panicked.

Henson will never let down the trust that Henson placed in him.

Lifting the basketball and bending his knees slightly, Green looked unhurried.Ginobili has both feet off the ground, and it seems that Green has no shooting space.

However, Green calmly withdrew the basketball and took a step aside!He is not shooting, but a fake shot!

"Green, he hit Manu, stepped back and made a three-pointer!"

At the moment of the shot, for some reason, Green felt like his fingers were electrocuted, as if he could control the course of the basketball.It feels hot, that's what it feels like!

Ginobili panicked. The reason why he jumped so hard was to induce Green to pass the ball.I just didn't expect this guy to be so decisive.

It stands to reason that in this lineup, Green should be the last shot choice.

Ginobili can think so, Henson is very happy.

"brush!"

With his hands up and down, Green's three-pointer went into the net!The feeling of electric shock to a finger is really amazing for a shooter!

"That kid beat me in the three-point practice last night." After Green scored, Ray Allen, who was sitting next to Henson, laughed.

"He still feels hot today, Allen. No, hot is probably not enough to describe his state."

Henson knew very well that the goal this time was not accidental.It's the San Antonio Spurs, the signal to start rout!

(End of this chapter)