The rise of basketball legends

Leonard successfully hit a three-pointer, and the Knicks still firmly have the upper hand.

Although Curry can't mark Parker most of the time, he can respond to Parker with precise shooting on the offensive end.

Ginobili was guarded by Battier in these few minutes and failed to perform.

Leonard disappeared after 2+1. Chen Yan didn't give him a chance to score again. He was closely guarding him. Leonard had no chance to make a shot, and he didn't even have the space to hit the ball.

Full of pressure!

With 4 minutes and 37 seconds left in the second quarter, Popovich was finally willing to send Duncan on the court.

At this time, the Knicks already led by 18 points.

Duncan came up and hit Jordan hard, causing a foul and making two free throws.

Duncan rested for a long time and was full of energy as soon as he came up.

In the second round, Duncan hit hard again, attracting a double team and then split the ball from the outside.

Ginobili hit a three-pointer.

The Spurs' offense came to life as soon as Duncan came on board, blossoming inside and outside, with all kinds of cuts and coordination.

This is the rotation tactic that Popovich is best at, seeking the best shot opportunities through constant screens, constant pick-and-rolls, constant air cuts, and constant cooperation.

What they pursue is ultimate teamwork.

This teamwork is built under Popovich's militarized management system.

No player is the protagonist, and no player is the hero. Everyone is equal and can take action when given the opportunity. Anyone who takes random shots will be scolded.

Duncan's role is not only reflected on the offensive end, but his contribution is even more obvious on the defensive end.

He can guard David West alone, and he can also limit the Knicks' perimeter players from breaking through.

邓肯在他目前的15年职业生涯里，进过13次最佳防守阵容其中8个防守一阵，5个防守2阵。

Duncan is not very athletic, but no one has ever questioned his defensive ability. Whether it is single defense or assist defense, his static talent explodes. His long arms can easily affect the opponent's shots, and his strong bottom plate can also withstand any opponent. impact.

The most important thing is that he is very smart and always appears in the most suitable defensive position. This is much better than those brainless men.

In addition, Popovich adjusted his tactics. He asked players to try to play for 24 seconds in each round.

This move is also called the ultimate turtle speed tactic by fans.

Popovich just wants to slow down the Knicks' offensive rhythm and reduce the number of Knicks' offensive rounds.

The Spurs' tactics have achieved certain results.

After halftime, the score was 59 to 47, and the difference between the two sides was only 12 points.

The big screen at Madison Square Garden showed a statistical comparison of the best players on both sides during the half.

尼克斯这边是陈炎，他半场拿到了24分6助攻6篮板2抢断1盖帽。

The best player on the Spurs side is Tony Parker.

His half-time statistics were 16 points, 6 assists and 2 rebounds.

Ginobili was a little sluggish in this game. Although he scored 9 points in the half, he took 8 shots. Duncan played too little in the first half, and the burden of offensive organization fell entirely on Parker's shoulders.

In the visiting team's locker room, Popovich banged the tactical board hard.

"12 points! It's just 12 points! It's nothing! We have encountered more difficult games than this. I have confidence in you. We just need to play at our own pace!"

"Manu! Keep going in the second half. Don't worry about your shooting percentage in the first half. Just shoot boldly when you have the chance!"

"Kawhi! You continue to guard Chen. Your defense is too dry. Why do you let him catch the ball so comfortably? Why do you let him take the shot so comfortably? Even if you commit a foul, you are not fierce enough. If you move bigger, the referee will not For your gentle actions, I will award you a Good Mr. Good trophy!"

At this moment, Popovich misses Bowen more than anyone else. If there is a player like Bowen who can take down Chen Yan, wouldn't this game be easier to play?

Everyone knows that Bowen is dirty, but if a player dares to violate his opponent so unscrupulously, he cannot do without the support of his coach.

Looking at the entire league, Popovich is definitely the coach who loves to make off-court moves. A large part of his thoughts are outside of basketball.

The second half begins quickly.

Both starters have been fine-tuned.

New York Knicks: Curry, Chen Yan, Battier, Al Harrington, David West.

The Knicks strengthened their outside shooting in the second half. They wanted to widen the gap in the third quarter. After all, the Spurs are the most experienced players in the league. If the two sides are still inextricable in the fourth quarter, it will be quite dangerous for the Knicks. .

San Antonio Spurs: Parker, Ginobili, Leonard, Diaw, Duncan.

This is the Spurs' complete lineup. Duncan and Ginobili didn't play for too long in the first half, just to stay strong in the second half.

The Spurs go first.

Parker caught the ball in the backcourt and Curry didn't press too hard.

Parker dribbled the ball easily through half court.

As soon as halftime passed, Parker started a pick-and-roll with Duncan.

The Spurs started to run tactics.

After a sudden step, Parker passed the ball to Ginobili.

Ginobili used Diaw's cover to attack inside.

The core of the Spurs' tactics is to block, block, run, run, run.

This tactic seems very simple, but in fact it requires players to have strong execution ability and teamwork awareness.

The Knicks can't play this kind of tactic. They are better at giving the ball to Chen Yan and then watching the show.

Ginobili dribbled with his left hand and suddenly collected the ball near the free throw line.

Ginobili looked to the left, but Battier was not fooled. He knew Ginobili was lying.

The moment Ginobili collected the ball, Battier pounced on him.

This time Shane was fooled.

Ginobili didn't take a shot. He passed the ball to Duncan and then cut into the penalty area.

Duncan hit the ball back to Ginobili.

The latter made an easy layup.

49:59.

"Top-level teamwork, the Spurs scored two points through pick-and-rolls and passes between players," Barkley said.

"This is what they have been doing over the years, the tactics they have been playing. When some simple tactics are taken to the extreme, they become a killer, just like the pick-and-roll tactics of Malone and Stockton." Kenny - Smith said.

Knicks offensive round.

Curry split the pick-and-roll with Chen Yan.

Chen Yan took the ball and took a tentative step, then walked in the opposite direction.

It's a simple move, but Leonard just can't prevent it.

It's not that Leonard is too weak, but that Chen Yan is too strong. He is full of threats, which causes defensive players to keep thinking when facing him.

Is he going to break out?

Want to vote?

Or pass it on?

Is this action a fake action?

Sometimes if you think too much, you will make many mistakes.

Ginobili quickly moved sideways, trying to make Chen Yan an offensive foul.

After collecting the ball, Chen Yan raised the ball above his head and then threw it to Battier.

Battier paused, attracted Diaw's defense and passed to the open Al Harrington.

Al Harrington took an unmarked three-pointer.

Not in.

Zhang Lili said: "The Knicks played this ball very patiently and meticulously."

Yu Jia nodded: "Yes, in fact, Battier can take action, but through another transmission, he found Al Harrington in a better position. Unfortunately, the end was a bit anticlimactic."

Duncan got the rebound, he glanced at the court with an expressionless face, and suddenly threw forward with all his strength!

This was something no one expected. The Knicks players all thought the Spurs would settle down and play position.

After Parker got the ball, he attacked the basket and scored two points.

51:59.

The point difference came to single digits.

Nelson hesitated for a moment before calling a timeout.

"Withstand this period! Victory is ours!"

During the timeout, Nelson kept repeating this sentence.

Facts have proved that Nelson was not lying.

After returning from the timeout, the Knicks used a wave of three-pointers to repel the Spurs' offensive wave.

At the end of the third quarter, the Knicks once again led by double digits.

They still didn't do too well on the defensive end, and their double-digit lead again relied solely on offense.

Chen Yan scored 35 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds in three quarters.

Entering the fourth quarter, the Spurs began to officially double-team Chen Yan. Commentators all said that it was too late to double-team, and Popovich was still too confident in his defensive system.

At the beginning of the final quarter, Popovich did not let Duncan, Parker, and Ginobili rest. The Spurs sent out the strongest trident to fight the Knicks!

The game quickly fell into the Knicks' rhythm. Halfway through the final quarter, the point difference quickly reached 20+.

Popovich withdrew all his main players and declared to surrender.

Popovich had a bad face throughout. He was very dissatisfied with the performance of his players. Ginobili was in poor condition throughout the game. Parker played well in the first half, but his efficiency dropped significantly in the second half.

After counting, veteran Duncan is still the most trustworthy.

In the last few minutes, the Knicks began to waste time with positional warfare.

The Spurs were not interested in playing, and the game ended in boredom.

110:91.

The New York Knicks beat the Spurs by 19 points at home, getting off to a good start in the Finals!

Chen Yan and his teammates high-fived each other in celebration. This was a good sign. He was still three wins away from the final goal!