Coach, I don't want to retire yet

Chapter 316 Where is your dream?Play basketball like Jordan!

There were less than 9 minutes left in the fourth quarter. The score between the Lakers and Spurs was still 70 to 66. In the past 2 minutes or so, the two teams had a direct scoring panic.

Leonard and Pierce were flanked, which had a huge impact on both teams.

"Such a situation is what Coach D wants to see!"

"Popovich and the Spurs are now encountering great difficulties!"

The game entered the first official timeout of the fourth quarter, and Popovich called it.

This kind of game rhythm is definitely not what he wants to see.

On the Spurs bench, Popovich continued to encourage the Spurs players coming off the court.

Budenholzer on the other side whispered a suggestion in Popovich's ear.

"Bobo, get on Manu!"

Go to Manu?
Playing Manu in a game with this pace?

This is an extremely dangerous and uncertain matter.

In this game, he was fighting defensively with Coach D.

When Manu goes up, he and the Spurs' impeccable defense have a hole.

Forget about the defensive battle.

This is the reason why Coach D doesn't play Seth Curry.

This is also the reason why he did not play Manu in this game.

and……

"Mike, do you really think that Ebanks, Antetokounmpo, and McAway have no offensive ability?"

Popovich's gentle words left Budenholzer speechless.

Against the Spurs, who defended to the extreme, with almost perfect single defense and assist defense, McAway, Antetokounmpo and Ebanks had almost no ability to score points alone, and could not score points at critical moments.

However, if you face Manu's defense...

If Manu goes up, it is not said that he will be betrayed by thousands of people, but it is also possible!

If Manu goes up, he will either break the Lakers' defense, or he will probably be broken by the Lakers.

The latter is more likely.

Because of the defensive ability of this Lakers trained by Coach D, everyone has actually seen it now, and it has really reached the level of being able to publish a book!
The defensive Spurs even had trouble scoring!
The game has been played for almost 40 minutes, and the Spurs have scored 66 points. Who dares to imagine this?
After this game, the Spurs, as Coach D said before the start of this series, may not even be able to score 80 points!
Unless Bobo gives up competing defensively with Coach D and turns the game into an offensive battle.

but……

If you want to attack, can you attack?

It's difficult for Pop to voluntarily give up the title of the strongest defensive coach. What's even more difficult is that if Pop and the Spurs play offense, can they break the Lakers' defense?

If the Spurs play offense, Barkley and Garnett definitely can't play at the same time, otherwise it will be too slow.

By then, as long as Duncan can defeat Garnett, the Spurs can break the Lakers' defense!

Coach D's line of defense is afraid of a heavy blow like Tim!

When it comes to offense, the Spurs have an advantage!

Bobo should have discovered this too!
Budenholzer looked at Bobo, who had been extremely flustered just now. He was so calm at this moment. Thinking about it, he already had a plan.

The reason why he panicked before was that he couldn't accept that he couldn't beat Coach D in the defensive battle.

This is his lifelong basketball philosophy.

This is what he has always considered to be his strongest and greatest achievement.

He would definitely not be willing to accept such a precious thing being taken away by someone else.

Therefore, Bobo is definitely not willing to give up until he really loses.

At the very least, this game was a defensive duel between him and Coach D. He would definitely be the one to give in!
After thinking this through, Budenholzer accepted it.

Then a new suggestion was given.

"Bobo, do you want to fuck Tim now?"

"Need not."

Budenholzer was stunned again.

If not, then what are we going to do with this timeout?

"If you play Tim now, you will lose. If you don't play Tim, we still have a chance to win."

Looking at the backs of the original team, Popovich was extremely determined.

"Mike, remember, when you play against Coach D in the future, don't dance with Coach D. We can't be like Monty, 'Coach D fights Coach D's, I fight mine'. We don't have that level, but we Being able to be persistent, confident and calm is very important.”

Popovich is still in the mood to teach his disciples, which shows that Popovich has indeed calmed down a little.

However, after the game restarted, Popovich was still unable to stand in front of the bench or sit on a chair, and squatted on the sidelines again.

It can be seen that this is Bobo forcing himself to calm down.

On the other side, Dukang, standing next to him, no longer smiled like before. Instead, he kept applauding and encouraging the Lakers players on the court.

"Incredible game, after the timeout, neither team made any substitutions!"

"Not only have there been no substitutions, there has not even been any change in the style of play. So, is Popovich's timeout just to encourage the Spurs players?"

"Perhaps it is not to encourage the Spurs players, but to strengthen the confidence of the Spurs players. The players on the Spurs court now have no GDP, and there is no Stephen Jackson and Bowen. They have never played such a game. The offense has been unable to score, which will make They are impatient and hope to change their playing style and rhythm, but in such a defensive battle, the most taboo thing is to change their own rhythm in order to score. The purpose of Popovich's timeout is to strengthen the Spurs players' playing style!"

The famous Lakers players on the sidelines have already seen the possibility of the Lakers winning. As long as they hold on to this period, the Lakers have a great chance of winning.

Unbelievable!
Coach D was actually able to fight defensively, causing Popovich and the Spurs to nearly collapse!

Just as these Lakers courtside celebrities speculated, Popovich's timeout was indeed to strengthen the Spurs players' determination to defend.

We can't score points, and neither can the Lakers. Indeed, we are lagging behind and need to score points, but believe in yourself, as long as we can prevent the opponent from getting a single point, we will score sooner or later!
This is the essence of Popovich and the Spurs' defensive system.

The significance of your opponent not scoring is more important than your own scoring.

How about attacking for the sake of defense?
It can be said that the older generation of Spurs players with GDP as the core understand this concept deeply, but the new generation of Spurs players represented by Leonard are not very receptive to this kind of basketball.

Especially Finson.

Fensen really doesn’t want to hit the iron like this!

Leonard was double-teamed and he really wanted to stand up!

Moreover, Leonard and the Spurs players really put the ball in his hands, hoping that he could step up.

However, what made Finsen desperate was that he really missed the shot!
This is not his problem. The main thing is that the Lakers' defense is really fast. These defensive players are really good!
Therefore, after returning from the timeout, the two teams played for more than 3 minutes, and then the score on the court was still 70 to 66!

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

The two teams are still fighting like crazy!

"Oh my God, this game is incredible!"

Even O'Neal, Kenny Smith, and the on-site commentators were shocked.

They have watched countless games, but they have never seen such a suffocating defense like this game!
"Now the game time has entered the last 6 minutes. After the timeout, Coach D did not replace Garnett and Barkley!"

"Oh my God! Popovich didn't replace Duncan on the Spurs' side!!!"

"Even the two teams still haven't made any substitutions!!!"

The six-minute official timeout of the game ended, and the players from both sides came back again. What shocked O'Neill and the other commentators was that there were still no substitutions on either side!

Almost at the same time, the assistant coaches on both sides were wondering loudly next to the head coaches of the two teams.

"Du!"

Facing Ham's shouting beside him, Du Kang crossed his arms and remained unmoved.

"Popovich will definitely not play Duncan first."

Barkley can rest as much as he can.It's better not to be the last Garnett.

As long as he doesn't play Garnett and Barkley first, Popovich will definitely not play Duncan.

Since the last game of the regular season, when he used his physical advantage to let Garnett beat Duncan violently, Popovich has had a psychological shadow.

Especially since Garnett was in such good shape in this game, Popovich did not dare to let Duncan face off against Garnett despite his physical disadvantage.

On the Spurs bench, the same plot is actually happening.

"Mike, remember what I just said. When facing Coach D, you can't be anxious or lose your composure. You must stay calm and persistent. As long as you strike first, you will be dead in front of Coach D. !”

"..."

Looking at Popovich, who was gritting his teeth and insisting on putting Duncan on the bench, Budenholzer didn't even know what to say for a while.

Are you saying that this operation of Bobo is very confusing?
Coach D's operation on the opposite side is also very confusing.

Listen to the exclamations of the Lakers fans at the scene.

At this time, Lakers fans are probably already waiting for their D coach to send Garnett and Barkley to finish the game!
"Bobo, when will we have sex with Tim?"

"As long as Coach D plays Garnett and Barkley, we will play Tim!"

Popovich gritted his teeth and said.

At this point in time, there is indeed no problem. There is no need to worry about any new plots that Coach D will have.

but……

"What if Coach D never plays Garnett and Barkley?"

"..."

Popovich was silent for a while, and then said firmly.

"This is impossible!"

This is indeed very unlikely.

Because without Barkley and Garnett, the Spurs are the dominant side and the chasing side.

In this game, Leonard and his team have come back countless times.

Only this time, there were some setbacks.

However, the advantage is still on the Spurs' side.

Therefore, after this timeout, there were no substitutions between the two teams. The most confused, confused, uneasy, and uneasy people were not the Spurs fans, but the Lakers fans.

The Lakers DJ at the scene even blurted out excitedly.

"Great Coach D, tell us, why not KG and Charles!!!"

Not to mention the Lakers fans at the scene, commentators, experts, and celebrities were very puzzled.

Obviously Pierce delayed the game until the last 6 minutes and the Lakers still led by 4 points. With Garnett and Barkley, the Lakers were stable in this game.

Coach D, why don’t you go to these two!

Therefore, Nash, Hamm and Clifford next to Du Kang were already anxious like ants on a hot pot.

Even Aunt Jenny, who was always calm, was pacing at this time. She didn't dare to question Du Kang. He believed in Du Kang, but she was really confused!
Of course Du Kang knew that they were all confused now.

Because this is the most extreme operation!
He has been micro-managing this game, which is extreme operation, and this time, it is the extreme of extremes!

Garnett and Barkley come on in the next 6 minutes, that's the decisive battle!
The intensity of such a game is already so great. Do you know what the decisive battle means?

It means that confrontation and consumption will raise the level to another level!
After the decisive battle, the Lakers are indeed likely to win, but Barkley will definitely not be able to play in the next game.

Duncan must have attacked the basket, and it must have been Barkley's side!
Barkley withstood the last six minutes, and his physical strength was exhausted. Olajuwon would need three days to recover for a game like this, and Barkley would need at least three days.

Since Pierce has resisted now, then, let's continue to resist!
As long as he doesn't fall behind, he won't be as good as Barkley and Garnett!
As long as he doesn't play Garnett and Barkley, Popovich will definitely not dare to play Duncan first.

Because from Popovich's perspective, Barkley, Garnett and Duncan are all on board. The Lakers have the advantage and the Spurs have the disadvantage.

If Barkley, Garnett, and Duncan are not available, the advantage lies with the Spurs.

Popovich is definitely willing to see him not be as good as Garnett and Barkley.

Therefore, the key now is Pierce, whether he can withstand this game!

"Du, tell me, when will you be willing to continue playing Charles and KG in this game!"

This time, Hamm was really anxious!

Because, the game is going on, and on the court, the Lakers are indeed at a disadvantage!

There were 4 minutes left in the game. Finally, after more than 6 minutes of scoring panic, and after the two teams did not score for more than [-] minutes, Leonard scored!
On the court, the Spurs players became increasingly anxious.

Leonard was anxious.

This time, before the double-team was formed, Leonard was extremely surprised. He was a little more than one step outside the three-point line, and against Pierce's defense, he used his height advantage to pull up a three-pointer!
A swipe!
Three point hit!

Leonard rarely attacks like this!

But this time, it hit!

The Lakers fans at the scene were howling!
The commentators on the sidelines were roaring crazily!

"This is a superstar! This is a superstar! Kawhi Leonard is undoubtedly a superstar in the NBA, a superstar!!!"

On the sidelines, Popovich once again stood up excitedly, raised his fists, and started running in celebration around Coach D!

70 is better than 69!

The Lakers' lead is only 1 point left!
"Coach, make a substitution!!!"

Nash felt like he was going to kneel!
Du Kang didn't show any sign of his absence this time, but looked at Pierce on the court with a smile.

Pierce, who has played countless irons in the past six minutes and failed to score a single point.

Pierce also noticed Du Kang's kind eyes and smile.

I am indeed not Kobe, nor Jordan...

The Spurs' double team is still too strong...

but……

The coach didn’t blame me!

Still encouraging me!
"Paul, can you tell me, what was your dream of playing basketball when you were a child?"

"Play basketball like Jordan!"

"Well, it's a nice dream, and you can do it!"

The confused look in his eyes disappeared once again.

Pierce shook his head.

Du Kang smiled and nodded.

"Don't change!"

what? !

Nash is really crazy!

Even Popovich was stupid!
Du Kang shouted loudly at Pierce on the court.

"Paul, Jordan never doubted the basketball in his hands!"

Jordan never doubts the basketball in his hands!

Pierce froze and smiled.

Leonard next to Pierce looked sideways and was stunned.

And in the commentary box, Staples, in front of the TV, the entire NBA world, including Jordan in front of the TV, everyone was dumbfounded!
"Oh my God!! Look at this situation, Coach D is not even planning to play Garnett and Barkley in the next game!!!!"

"Wade, Seth Curry, KG, and Barkley all gave up. In Coach D's mind, what on earth are Popovich and the Spurs!!!"

"Crazy! Crazy! Crazy!!!"

It is indeed crazy!
(End of this chapter)