Coach, I don't want to retire yet

Chapter 349 Who knows Coach D best!

The last three minutes of the game between the Spurs and Lakers can definitely be described as cruel.

Garnett, the core of the Lakers, thought that it was obvious from the previous games that he had physical problems.

Although with his superb passing ability, he can lead Antetokounmpo, Ebanks, Pierce and Kanan to suppress the Spurs on the offensive end.

But on the defensive end, Garnett has become the focus of the Spurs' attack.

In the last three minutes or so, the two teams focused on each other's weaknesses.

Duncan's one-on-one ability at critical moments.

Garnett's terrifying passing ability at critical moments.

The audience at the scene, whether they were Lakers fans or Spurs fans, or Lakers or Spurs celebrities, were all stunned.

With 1 minute left in the game, the Spurs' official timeout ended.

The Spurs attacked. At this time, the Lakers defended. Because Garnett could no longer jump when defending, Jeanie Buss did not dare to let Garnett stay in the basket, but directly pushed Garnett. Once outside, the defensive tasks at the basket are handed over to Antetokounmpo and Ebanks.

Seeing the Lakers' defensive posture on the court at this time, all the Lakers fans at the scene took a breath.

Even O'Neal and Kenny Smith in the commentary box were stunned at this time.

"Jenny Buss worked hard! Jenny Buss really didn't let Garnett rest for a minute! This is the Spurs' offensive round. Kenny, we all think that in this round, Jenny Buss will take Garnett off the court." Substitute him and let him play the offensive round. Unexpectedly, even the defense continued to keep Garnett on the court!"

"Although I don't really agree with Buss' coaching ability in this series, I was impressed by Buss' trust in Garnett in the last few minutes of the game!"

"Hahahaha, Kenny, I guess you must have thought of the playoff showdown between the Spurs and the Lakers two years ago. Two years ago, Popovich replaced Duncan and lost backcourt rebounds. The team is only one round away from the championship!”

"Yes, that was a mistake. Popovich started from that mistake and was questioned by many people. This is a mistake that Popovich will make, but this is a mistake that Coach D will never make, and then follow Coach D’s Jenny Buss also has incredible trust in her players!”

"The players say they can still play, so they can continue to play. This is really unbelievable. Especially when losing a game like this, the coach will take the biggest blame for the game. It is very difficult for a head coach to make such a decision. Lakers In the end, if we lose because Garnett is exhausted, the fans will not blame Garnett, they will blame Jeanie Buss!"

"And don't forget, if the Lakers lose this game, not only Jeanie Buss will take the blame, Coach D will take the blame even more, so this decision will be even more difficult to make!"

O'Neal and Kenny Smith in the commentary box were surprised by Jeanie Buss' last-minute choice.

What would you say were the highlights of Jeanie Buss’ final fourth quarter coaching?

Technically and tactically, there is definitely no bright spot.

However, there was something surprising about Jeanie Buss in the fourth quarter.

Everyone could see what Jenny Buss was thinking.

As a rookie head coach, in such a game and at such a moment, she didn't feel panic at all. She was very determined. After sticking to a path, she would go to the end and would never look forward or backward.

This is difficult for NBA head coaches.

It is human nature to worry about gains and losses and to look forward and backward.

Even Popovich couldn't escape this nature two years ago, and finally made a wrong decision that he and the Spurs will regret for the rest of their lives.

The pressure faced by Jeanie Buss in this game was much greater than that of Popovich at the last moment two years ago, but Jeanie Buss still withstood such pressure.

This is truly unbelievable.

Even if the Lakers lost at the last moment because of this decision, everyone would only say that Buss was stubborn and stubborn, but they would never say that Buss lost the game because her mentality was broken.

As a head coach who has been criticized before, Jenny Buss is really doing a good job when she is able to receive praise from various experts and commentators.

And there is only one reason why she trusts Garnett so much.

That is!
Even Coach D trusts Garnett, why should I not?

The players that Coach D trusts are the players that I trust unconditionally!
"I have no other talents, but I am definitely the person who trusts Coach D the most in the world!"

Jenny Bass gritted her teeth and watched the game on the court.

She had another reason why she didn't replace Garnett to rest.

That is, she wanted to leave a timeout and did not want to waste the last timeout on giving Garnett a rest.

Let’s not talk about her strength and whether she has the ability to arrange the final victory for the Lakers in such a game.

At least, having a timeout at the last moment is absolutely important to the Lakers. At the very least, the Lakers have a chance to change their fate!
At the last moment of the fourth quarter, both sides took a lot of timeouts in order to strengthen the main players' strength. Now at this point in the game, the Spurs have used up all their timeouts.

And the Lakers have one more.

Popovich actually didn't want to enter the final moment.

Facing the Lakers at the last minute gave Popovich a lot of shadowy moments.

but!

This game has still entered the final moment!
Toward the final moments of the game, the outcome became uncertain.

No matter how exhausted a player is, it may not be impossible for him to create miracles.

So, Popovich was pacing wildly on the sidelines.

Beside him, Jenny Bass once again squatted down and covered the position of her heart.

On the edge of the court, the fans on both sides exclaimed when they saw Jeanie Buss not replacing Garnett at the last moment, and then they all watched the game on the court in silence.

The Spurs' offense was extremely patient.

Garnett has come out of the basket.

At this time, it was Ebanks on the inside.

Facing such a Lakers, the Spurs will of course have to get the ball into Duncan's hands in the end.

Create singles opportunities for Duncan.

Regardless of whether it is Antetokounmpo or Ebanks, Duncan only has the opportunity to play in isolation. As long as he is not double-teamed, Duncan's superb offensive performance in the fourth quarter is basically in hand.

In order to create such a single opportunity for Duncan, the Spurs delayed the offense until the last five seconds of 24 seconds.

With 36 seconds left before the end of the game, Duncan started a pick-and-roll with Leonard on the left free throw line extension. He followed the trend and caught the ball at the left waist. Facing Antetokounmpo, who came over, Duncan leaned over. With one turn, Antetokounmpo was directly stuck behind him!

Duncan's attack almost took his almost perfect basic skills to the extreme. And Antetokounmpo, facing Duncan's foundation and strength, no matter how talented he is, no matter how strong he is in running and jumping, behind Duncan , Antetokounmpo couldn't even jump up, he was directly suppressed!

Push, lean, turn around, layup with a low hand, although it is not fast, it is done in one go!
A swipe!
hit!

72 is better than 70!

The Spurs once again exceeded the score!
With only 36 seconds left in the last minute of the game, the Spurs scored the most critical attack in the game!
"Popovich's timeout was so critical. The Spurs' offense succeeded, but the Lakers' defense failed!!!"

“Popovich smacked Jeanie Buss!!!”

Jeanie Buss was very determined, which deserves recognition, but Garnett was obviously so exhausted, and Jeanie Buss still didn't replace Garnett, so she would definitely take the blame for this defense.

"Jenny Buss believes in Coach D's style too much. She has no idea that she is Jenny Buss, she is not Coach D. What Coach D can do, she and her three colleagues cannot do!!!"

"Jenny Buss needs to call a timeout, Jenny Buss needs to call a timeout now! She needs to set up the final attack for the Lakers!!!"

With 36 seconds left in the game, the Lakers, indeed under normal circumstances, had only one last chance to attack.

If you score, you still have a chance.

If you can't hit it, it will collapse directly.

Even as the world was criticizing Buss, and after giving Buss a timeout, Buss took a look at the big screen.

Coach D said he doesn’t participate in directing, so he won’t participate!
At this time, there was still no word.

but!

As if he noticed his questioning look, Coach D actually had a smile on his face!

That seemed to support all her decisions!
"Coach D supports all my decisions. Coach D, does he really support all my decisions?!"

Jenny Bass’s hands were almost trembling at this time!

then!

Just when the whole world thought that Jenny Buss was going to time out, Jenny Buss actually shouted towards the court!
"Keep attacking!"

This is a surprise attack!
This is also a surprise attack at the last moment that Coach D is very good at!

Seeing Jenny Buss' sudden attack, Phil Jackson in front of the TV felt the most. He was attacked like this by Coach D more than once.

You think Coach D is going to call a timeout, but Coach D goes for a fast break!

Although Jenny Bass’s method is not as sudden as Coach D’s, the style is indeed the same.

"only……"

Jenny...

There was a regretful expression on Mayfair Jackson's face.

"This is Popovich. This is Popovich who was psychologically affected by Coach D. He can't beat Coach D, but he is definitely the person who knows Coach D best!"

Jenny Buss' surprise attack failed!

30 seconds left in the game.

Antetokounmpo rushed to the frontcourt on a fast break, but was directly intercepted by Leonard behind him!
Yes!

Stealed by Leonard!

Then, the last timeout and Popovich's arrangement were played on the TV.

"After we score, the Lakers will definitely sneak attack!"

"I guess Jenny Buss will definitely not replace Garnett. He will keep Garnett on the court and use his passes to sneak attack us and get more offensive opportunities!" Oh my God!

Popovich's words, combined with Leonard's direct steal of Antetokounmpo, are so shocking!

"This is Popovich, this is one of the most powerful head coaches in NBA history!!!!"

"If it weren't for Coach D, he would be the strongest head coaching candidate in NBA history!!!"

"He's not really good, he just doesn't seem that strong in front of Coach D!!!"

Popovich's arrangement in the last timeout was indeed shocking.

The Spurs are out of timeouts.

Popovich arranged his defense in advance.

And it's a bet-style arrangement.

And, the bet hit!

Now, the balance of victory is no longer tilted, it has simply fallen directly to the other side.

There are 30 seconds left in the game, leading by 2 points, and we still have the ball!

The Spurs have a huge lead!
Popovich kept making gestures to the Spurs players on the sidelines.

"Stop down, slow down the rhythm, hit the ball to Duncan at the last moment, and then grab the offensive rebound!!!"

Suppressing the tempo, playing for 24 seconds, and grabbing offensive rebounds. It can be said that Popovich is focusing on the Lakers' weaknesses before playing!

Time is passing by every second!
Many Lakers fans on the sidelines have lost their mentality. Many people dare not look at it and cover their eyes with their hands.

10!

9!

8!

Tim Duncan finally caught the ball again at the waist position!

Duncan moved!

Almost at the same time, Antetokounmpo next to him also moved!
“Oh my God, double attack!!!”

Almost at the same time as Antetokounmpo was flanking, Leonard on the other side also moved!

Leonard is trying to grab an offensive rebound! ! !
After Duncan saw Leonard's movements from the corner of his eye.

Without any hesitation, he threw the ball!

Antetokounmpo and Ebanks are both very tall, very fast, and can jump very well, but it is difficult to pass the ball.

but!

An iron-like assist!

Help board!

"Duncan wants to help!!!"

So obvious!

Duncan's support is so obvious! ! !
"Are the Lakers actually going to lose to the assist play created by Coach D?!"

I don’t know how many people are marveling at this time.

This is too cyclical!

For these fans watching the excitement, this result has a sense of fate.

However, for the Lakers fans at the scene, this was too desperate!
Seeing that Leonard was about to grab this offensive rebound, complete the second offense, and directly defeat the Lakers.

If Leonard's steal just now made many Lakers fans afraid to watch it, then at this time, most Lakers fans have closed their eyes in despair.

Most of the Spurs fans are ready to shout and celebrate the victory.

however!
Those Lakers fans who closed their eyes quickly became confused.

The shouts of Spurs fans did not come!
After a moment, a voice came to my ears. This was the voice of the live Lakers Dj! ! !
"My goodness!!!"

"Kevin Garnett jumped!!"

"Kevin Garnett left the last jump of the game to Kawhi Leonard!!!"

"Block!!!"

"Kevin Garnett blocked Leonard!!!"

“The Lakers are not dead!!!”

"There are 3 seconds left in the game, and the Lakers still have one last chance to attack!!!"

"Jenny Buss calls for a timeout, the Lakers call for a timeout!!!"

When they opened their eyes, Lakers fans felt as if they had returned from hell!

As for Popovich on the sidelines, the expression on his face was extremely angry!
victory!

Why do you have to make me wait three more seconds! ! !

Why can't you give it to me now!

Why do you have to wait for a pause? ! !

This huge pressure makes people's negative emotions explode to the extreme.

pause!

At this time, the big screen on the scene is not the player coaches on both sides, but Coach D!

At this time, Coach D has stood up!

However, Coach D still didn’t speak!
Coach D still looks at the camera with encouraging eyes!

"Coach D completely fulfilled his promise when he said that he would leave the game to the Lakers players and assistants. You can say that Coach D has a dark heart, but he is definitely the most trustworthy person in the NBA!!!"

"But, this will bring a defeat to the Lakers!!!"

No instructions from Coach D!
Jenny Bass’s heart is trembling!
Who will give the final kill!

Pierce or Garnett?

What I trust the most is Coach D, and what Coach D trusts the most is Garnett and Pierce!

Garnett had no energy left, and his last jump had completely eliminated the possibility of attacking!
So, the only option, is Pierce? !

Jenny Bass closed her eyes, and the fragments of time kept passing through her mind in the form of pictures!
And at the same time!
"Pierce, it was Pierce who executed the final kill for the Lakers!!!"

No one knows Coach D better than me!

"Coach D will definitely give Pierce the last chance to attack at this time!!!"

"Jenny Buss would definitely make that choice, she's just a soulless puppet!!!"

Popovich is extremely determined!

The game starts again!
Garnett serves from the sideline.

Pierce, Kanaan, Ebanks, Covington are all running!
"Pierce! It must be Pierce!!!"

Mayfair Jackson also shouted in his heart.

No one knows Coach D better than me! ! !

At this time, it’s Pierce! ! !

However! ! !
Five seconds later, Mayfair Jackson’s eyes widened!

"OMG!!! It's Ebanks!!!"

Jenny gave Ebanks the last chance to attack! ! !
"The person Coach D trusts the most is Ebanks!!!"

Jenny Buss is yelling! ! !

In last year's series with the Spurs, the Lakers, who had Yao Ming, Kobe, Tracy McGrady, Roy, Olajuwon, and Ebanks, made two buzzer-beating shots. As a role player, he got two buzzer-beating chances from Coach D!

This fan, Coach D trusts Ebanks the most! ! !
"German!!!"

Jenny Buss shouts again!
At this time, Ebanks, who was already flying in the air, looked at Duncan flying over with extremely firm eyes!

Looking at Jenny Bass’s last choice, Du Kang smiled.

Ebanks has the skills he learned from Leafs, a purple clutch shooter!
No one would have thought it was him, but at the last moment, he was indeed the strongest Laker!
Jenny Buss made the most correct choice! ! !

Shot!

The lights are red!

A swipe!
Ebanks hit a three-pointer!

73 is better than 72!

Lore!

After a moment of silence!

There was a bang!
The whole of Los Angeles seemed to explode!
(End of this chapter)