I'm really good at shooting.

Of course, many fans focused their attention on O'Neal.

During the day today, O'Neal said in an interview that his toes were a little sore, which made them feel worried, and even worried that O'Neal would miss the game in the first round.

It wasn't until they saw O'Neal taking off his training clothes and warming up on the court that their worries subsided a lot.

On the other end of the court, Popovich's eyes have also been on O'Neal.

O'Neal and Sun Hao, no matter which one is missing, the Lakers are a completely different team.

If O'Neal is really fighting with injuries, it will not only be great news for the Spurs, but also have a great impact on the Spurs' tactical arrangements.

"Monty, do you think Shaq is hurt?"

Popovich looked around and was still unsure, so he turned and asked his assistant coach Monty Williams.

"I can't see it either, but with Shaq's character, I think he's a little bit."

Williams is a gentle and refined coach. Many of his judgments come from experience, which is why Popovich will ask him.

Popovich nodded thoughtfully.

The O'Neill he knows is really not good at telling lies.

At this time, the warm-up before the game was about the same, and the Spurs players came off the field.

"Let's adjust our tactics."

After everyone got together, Popovich took out the tactical board.

On the other side, Sun Hao was also preparing to walk to the bench.

But at this moment, someone stopped him.

Buckley.

"I want to come back again."

The first sentence Barkley met made Sun Hao laugh.

"I have a present for you."

Barkley had met face-to-face, and knew that time was tight at the moment, so he directly expressed his intention.

Sun Hao looked at him curiously.

I saw Buckley take out a... car model from his pocket.

"That guy Kenny provoked me with Michael, and I promised that guy would give you a Ferrari too. Look, I've brought you a car. I think you won't mind the size."

Barkley had an expression that I am shameless and invincible.

Sun Hao laughed happily after listening.

Barkley is Barkley, you can't accept the showy operation.

"No, I like it."

After carefully looking at the model of the car, Sun Hao said from the bottom of his heart.

This is a car model of Ferrari ENZO, the price will not be too cheap on the one hand, the key is that this thing is also difficult to get.

Barkley must have thought about it too.

"Did you hear that? Kenny, I said I knew Sun better than you, and I won!"

Barkley yelled triumphantly into the camera.

It's obviously part of TNT's programming.

Sun Hao patted Barkley on the shoulder with a smile, handed the car model to the staff not far away, and then went to listen to the tactical arrangements with other team members.

The scene quickly entered the opening ceremony, and the starters of the two teams were released one after another.

The Spurs have Parker, Ginobili, Bowen, Duncan, Nesterovic.

For the Lakers, Payton, Sun Hao, Ariza, Walker, O'Neal.

In the cheers of Los Angeles fans, O'Neal dialed the ball back to the Lakers half, officially opened the curtain of the Lakers playoffs this year.

Chapter 452 The Played Popovich

In the Lakers' first offense, Sun Hao and Walker played together at the top of the arc.

The Spurs chose to double-team Sun Hao. Sun Hao gave the ball to Walker.

"Shh!"

Knife up and down.

The Lakers showed the effect of season running-in, and played beautiful teamwork in the first round.

The scene shot was given to Popovich.

There was no reaction on Popovich's face, his eyes were always on O'Neal.

The Spurs played free-throw line tactics in the frontcourt. Parker received a hand-off pass from Duncan at the free-throw line and made a mid-range shot.

Ginobili shined last season, theoretically this season should be the explosive year of Ginobili's data.

But the Spurs have always been unconventional in this regard. This season, the team has the most shots but Parker, who averaged a career-high 18.9 points per game.

Looking back, Payton held the ball at the top of the arc, Sun Hao ran without the ball, caught the ball in the middle distance and then made a false shot to attract double-team points from Walker. Walker caught the ball and broke through for a layup, causing a defensive foul by Nesterovic.

Walker adjusted his breath and made two free throws from the free throw line.

The two offensive methods of the Lakers in the opening game were unexpected, and the team basketball played by the quicksilver was pleasing to the eye.

The ball was exchanged, and Duncan made a mid-range shot.

Popovich is familiar with the Lakers, and he grabbed the free throw line, the most deadly point of the Lakers, at the beginning.

But in the next round, Sun Hao came out with Walker's cover and made a quick three-pointer.

"Shh!"

Same hollow drop bag!

8 is better than 4!

The two teams scored in every round of offense at the beginning of the game!

Such a scene also reminded the fans of the confrontation between the two teams last year.

But at this moment, Popovich stood up, walked to the sidelines and stretched out his hand to signal the team's defensive adjustment.

The Spurs' defense suddenly expanded, and Walker missed a three-pointer from the outside.

Duncan grabbed the defensive rebound, the Spurs played a defensive counterattack, Parker started the sports car and passed Payton to score.

8 is better than 6!

Popovich crossed his arms and looked beaming.

He has been observing the Lakers' offense since the beginning of the game.

For three consecutive rounds, O'Neal did not participate in the Lakers' offense.

In his opinion, there is only one reason for this abnormal phenomenon, and that is that O'Neill is really injured.

He is not ESPN. He is completely aware of the Lakers running-in lineup. If the lineups of both sides are neat, the Spurs must be the weak side.

But now that O'Neill is fighting with injuries, it is simply a godsend opportunity!

Payton took the ball to the frontcourt, and the Spurs still expanded their defense.

Payton gave the ball to Sun Hao, and Sun Hao took the ball and directly lobbed it inside.

O'Neill received the ball and turned around Nesterovic to score easily.

The Spurs' defense expanded and couldn't get it back, so they could only watch O'Neal score.

Popovich froze for a moment.

But he didn't think much of it.

O'Neill is injured or injured, this kind of one-on-one grasp is still there, and Nesterovic has already fouled once, and the defensive end does not dare to play hard.

He called Muhammad straight from the bench.

Mohamed is the Spurs who came to the trade deadline last year, a short insider of 2 meters 06.

In addition to height, his defense, movement speed, positioning, and offensive rebounds are all better than Nesterovic.

So this season, although Nesterovic is still the team's starter, Muhammad's playing time is actually more.

Although he and Nesterovic proved that they couldn't guard O'Neal in the playoffs last season, but now O'Neal is injured!

Even if it is a big shark, its power will decrease if it is injured!

Popovich felt that this hand adjustment would bring unexpected gains to the team.

And taking advantage of the substitution, he called Duncan to his side and gave a few words of advice.

The Spurs' offense, Duncan responded from the free throw line, suddenly turned around and went to the basket to kill.

Popovich's exhortation just now is to let Duncan go inside to kill O'Neal.

O'Neill is injured now, so he won't be able to keep up with his reaction.

As long as he is beaten down, the Lakers without O'Neal will greatly increase the Spurs' hopes of winning.

Duncan broke through very resolutely, and his footsteps were useless, obviously he was rushing to cause damage.

The general insiders basically dodged when they saw this posture.

Don't look at Duncan's playing on the floor most of the time after he was injured, but you didn't discuss the dunk when it was really hard.

However, O'Neill is obviously not an ordinary insider.

After seeing Duncan's menacing approach, he directly chose head-to-head.

If Tim doesn't hit O'Neal, I'm still the first insider. After Duncan and O'Neal head-on...he was pushed back directly.

After getting fat, O'Neill is a mountain of meat.

And the next scene was a bit funny: Duncan didn't throw the ball after being knocked back, he just took the ball and took a few steps back, but the referee whistled and blew him away.

Duncan looked around to make sure he was blowing himself, threw the ball, turned around and retreated half court as if nothing happened.

The scene was full of laughter.

Sun Hao was also amused, and this reaction was a bit cute.

As it turns out, Duncan was called "Dumb" for a reason.

The Lakers attacked the frontcourt again, facing the Spurs' outward expansion defense, Payton hung the ball inside O'Neal again.

O'Neill leaned his back against Muhammad, who was half a head shorter than himself, and then turned around directly to exert force.

"Oh!"

Amidst the excited shouts of the fans at the scene, O'Neal smashed the ball directly into the basket across Muhammad.

"What. the... Fxck!"

Barkley in the commentary seat directly hugged his head.

It's not how inhumane O'Neal's dunk is. If it's shocking, O'Neal's smashing backboard before is a shock, but because O'Neal's dunk is so sudden!

If the image is not enough, refer to the principle of boiling frogs in warm water.

Popovich was also stunned.

From before the game to now, everything suggests that O'Neal is indeed injured.

So even if Duncan didn't score the goal just now, he thought it was just a coincidence.

But this dunk completely woke him up.

God is so hurt!O'Neill is playing him!

This is also verified in the next round!

Parker received a support pass from Duncan and rushed to the basket, but was directly blocked by O'Neal!