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Chapter 163 160: The old double standard (Part 1 asks for a ticket)

Indianapolis, the first time the Spurs have played in the city this season.

The media didn't do much publicity for this game. Although it was a duel between No. [-] in the East and No. [-] in the West, the quality of the game would definitely not be bad.

But the Spurs and Pacers don't have much overlap in history or this season.

To put it bluntly, there is no gimmick!

Moreover, the playing styles of the Spurs and Pacers are somewhat unpretentious.

Look at the Nets, at least you can still see Carter flying into the sky and escaping from the ground.

Watching the 76ers, you can also watch Iverson's angry breakthrough.

Looking at the mosaic, you can still look forward to 35 seconds and 13 minutes.

Looking at the Lakers, you can guess how much Kobe will play.

But you look at the Spurs, what do you see?

Duncan shot from the left edge and shot from the right.Left hook, right hook.A slow motion with the left hand and the right hand, and then call it a day and win the game.

The introduction is the Spurs, the introduction is the fact.

Although Ginobili is coquettish, it is just a flavoring agent.

The Spurs and the Pacers know that they don't need to play, and both sides will definitely work hard on defense.

Don't even think about smooth offense and elegant dunks. Blacksmithing and hand-to-hand combat are the main theme.

Can this look as good as Wayne beat the 03 class?Can it look good to have Wayne violently beat the Pistons?

Therefore, today's game did not attract the attention of too many fans.

Originally, now that the regular season has reached the late stage, the fans are already a little tired, and they are all waiting to watch the playoffs.

Instead of looking forward to the game between the Spurs and the Pacers today, it is better to look forward to the fourth battle between the Pacers and the Pistons in a few days.

Maybe in that game, Double Wallace and Wayne can still fight in the season-ending boxing championship finals.

Isn't that wonderful?

Therefore, this game of No. [-] in the East VS No. [-] in the West gave people a tepid feeling.

But the attitude of the Pacers towards this game is very serious.

Larry Bird told Carlisle explicitly: "Treat them like Finals opponents."

Well, Bird has been thinking about who the Pacers might face in the Finals.

Judging from the situation in the Western Conference this year, the Spurs are the most dangerous one.

Although the playoffs haven't started yet, but after all, they are the kings of the sixth floor, so they have to think about it in the long run.

If he really made it to the finals, but he didn't prepare for it, and was beaten up, how embarrassing it would be.

Carlisle is actually quite concerned about the Spurs, which is a team that just won the championship two years ago, and the backbone has not changed much.

After the Lakers fell, the West counted them as having the most championship genes.

Therefore, Carlisle made a lot of preparations for this game.

Especially in the defensive arrangement against Tim Duncan, NBA Kim Kelly lost his hair crazily for this.

Duncan is really too strong. It is not that the Pacers have not encountered strong insiders this season. Sharks, Coyotes, Yao Ming

But Duncan was the most special of them all.

Because he has the least shortcomings.

Hit the Cubs, you can strangle him and let the rest of the Timberwolves attack.

Playing Shaq and double-teaming the penalty area, his ability to digest the ball is not so strong.

Playing Yao Ming, double-teaming + pulling out to shoot + speeding up the pace of the game can be broken.

But against Duncan, none of the tricks above worked.

From a one-on-one perspective, the Pacers don't have anyone to stop the invincible No. 21.

Therefore, the only option is to double team.

One top defense, one assist defense.At the same time, the person who assists in the defense must be able to maneuver quickly so as not to be unable to return after being double-teamed.

You know, Duncan's support and the attacking ability of the Spurs' role players are both extremely strong.

If you really let others vote, that's exactly the rhythm the Spurs like.

Well, now the answer is pretty clear.

O'Neal and Wayne will build the Pacers' inside defensive barrier.

This is a 2V1 battle, and it may not necessarily be a winnable battle.

Debut is the pinnacle, and a superstar who has been in the pinnacle for many years is so terrifying.

Of course, Carlisle also knows that the Spurs encountered in the regular season are not necessarily complete tactically.

Popovich is a thief, and he won't be pulling out all the tricks in the regular season.

As witty as Carlyle, will you not see through?

Therefore, he also intends to save a hand in this game and try the defensive effect of double-teaming Duncan for the time being.

If the two sides really meet in the finals by such a coincidence, well, let's see who scares the other more.

For the fans, this game may not be so exciting.

But for both sides, it is a very important finals battle to test the waters!

On the afternoon of the 22nd, Wayne had a rest after dinner, and went with the team to the Bankers Life Arena to warm up.

In the stands, as always, countless fans held up the big sign with Batman mask and shook it.

There are no fewer people wearing No. 99 jersey than No. 31 and No. 7.

Take a quick look, um, the number 91 is the least!

Artest: It's hard to be the vice-captain.

"For the Pacers, today's game may allow them to win the longest 10-game winning streak in the season. Therefore, I think the Pacers will resist tenaciously."

On the commentary stage, Steve Kerr, who had played for the Spurs, started his work as a guest commentator.

On the Spurs side, the players also came out early to warm up.

After all, this is a very disciplined team that treats every game meticulously.

Now this Spurs looks quite old at first glance.

Because Manu Ginobili still has hair.

And in the Spurs, Wayne also saw Brent Barry, Robert Horry and other players.

As for Duncan, it seems that there is not much difference from the future.Since entering the NBA, Duncan's shape and appearance have not changed much, and even the traces of the years are not easy to detect on his face.

I really don't know whether to say he looked old when he was young, or he looked too young when he was old

On the contrary, after retiring, Duncan suddenly got a dreadlocked hairstyle, which made people's eyes shine.

At this age when players love to show off their personalities, Duncan is mostly short.

As a result, he retired, and this guy became a show instead.

So you never know what's going on in your dull head.

In addition to these few people, Wayne naturally also saw Bruce Bowen, a guy whose jersey was retired by the Spurs in the future, but it was difficult for the fans to respect him.

Seeing Bowen, Wayne couldn't help but want to laugh.

The kind that can't stand the professional training.

Not because of how funny Bowen looks, but because Bowen reminded Wayne of what Popovich said to Pachulia later in the day.

In Wayne's previous life, when Zaza Pachulia made the black foot that made him famous all over the world, the entire basketball circle was very angry.

Basketball games can have confrontations and even conflicts.But such things as intentionally hurting people with insidious tricks have to be said to be too demoralizing.

As the Spurs coach, Popovich was naturally extremely angry after the game.

So at the press conference after the game, Popovich said angrily: "I don't care what your purpose is, manslaughter will go to jail."

It’s a good sentence that manslaughter will also go to jail. Until now, Wayne can’t forget the disgusting feeling when he heard Popovich say that, as if he ate a fly and almost didn’t spit it out.

Damn, the double standard is really slippery.

That's not what you Popovich said when Bowen was in the black house.

Probably around 2006, the league called Bowen to warn him and asked him to standardize his defensive actions.

As a result, before Bowen said anything, Popovich jumped out to protect the cubs.

"I ask Bruce to maintain his original defensive strategy and style and not be influenced by the outside world."

"Things like stepping on someone else's foot and spraining an ankle are commonplace on the field. Why didn't the league pursue others, but kept on to Bruce? Is it because there are more similar incidents happening to Bruce?

Bruce has to guard the best players in the league every day. If he really deliberately plays black feet, the chances of opponents getting injured are much higher than they are now. "

You listen to this, and then listen to "manslaughter also goes to jail", really, Mai Tai.

This is a blatant double standard.

I am justifiable when I cripple a person, even if you cripple a person without intention, you will have to go to jail.

Wayne didn't know how Popovich could say that at such an age.

Pachulia's behavior is reprehensible, but when Popovich talks about the topic of intentional hurt, it's really -- how much do you deserve?

Think about it, when the 40-year-old Carter was playing an away game at the ATT Center, he saw Bowen's jersey being hung above the arena as a belief.

Then their head coach said something openly in front of the public: manslaughter should also go to jail.

I guess Carter just wanted to laugh.

"Wei, why are you in a daze? Was Tim Duncan bluffed? It's okay, I'm here!" At this moment, a loud shout brought Wayne back to his senses.

Wayne gave Artest a disdainful look, you are a fart, and you are not guarding against Duncan.

"It's nothing, so what, you play carefully today, Ron."

"Be careful? Are you talking about Bruce? No one in the league knows what that guy is doing. Don't worry, I will protect myself. If he does something out of the ordinary, I will definitely be more decisive than Carter!"

Artest said, showing off his bread-sized biceps.

In other words, just last month, Bowen actually slapped Carter for the third time without Bilian.

Fortunately, Carter has rich experience, so he escaped Bowen's broken foot.

Don't ask Carter where his experience came from, it's all blood and tears.

After dodging the black feet, Carter, in a panic, chased after Bowen and was about to hit him.

Guess what?

Bowen turned his head and ran away!

That scene is no less than the famous scene of Wayne chasing Tianzun for half the court.

In the end, the referee intervened in time, and Carter put away his old punches and just yelled at Bowen.

If Popovich had been the head coach of the Nets at the time, would he have said: "An attempted murder will go to jail."

Therefore, Artest said that he will be more decisive than Carter, which means: the referee can't stop me!

If Bowen makes dirty tricks, Artest will definitely decide on this person, and it will be useless if the referee comes.

Wayne shook his head, so you dare to be arrogant in front of Bowen.

How dare you be so decisive when you meet Double Wallace?

An hour later, the Bankers Life Arena was full of people.

The referee signaled both sides to get ready and kick off immediately.

In the final deployment, Carlisle still emphasized the defensive strategy to Wayne and Jermaine O'Neill who started today: "Team double-team, resolute double-team, don't allow Duncan to easily get one-on-one opportunities in the low post."

Wayne nodded. It must take some effort to defend the league's No. [-] forward.

Wayne is very fortunate that he just raised his stamina to 80 the day before yesterday.

Otherwise, he would have to be run to death today.

After explaining, Johnson, Miller, Ron Artest, Wayne and Jermaine O'Neill entered the court.

Popovich stared at Wayne, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

On the Spurs side, the starting lineup is Parker, Manu, Bowen, Duncan and Rahu Nesterovic.

Due to the impact of plantar fasciitis, Duncan has played more of the four position this season.

But whether Duncan is at the fourth or fifth position, his threat is equally great.

Wayne couldn't help looking up at Duncan, but unexpectedly, Duncan was looking at Wayne.

Both froze for a second, and then Wayne saw Duncan slowly opening his wide mouth and smiling horribly.

"Hiss!" Wayne sucked in a breath of cold air. It's good that the stone Buddha doesn't smile, but why is he so creepy when he smiles! ?

Seeing Wayne avoiding his eyes, Duncan scratched his head in a daze.

This is my way of being friendly, isn't it?

Why does everyone look away when they see me laugh?

People these days are really weird.

In Duncan's helpless mood, the referee threw the ball into the air.

The "first rehearsal for the finals" in the minds of both sides officially started.

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