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Facing an opponent like Vicky who was born in the military and has an extremely tough personality, Rivers was also a little frightened. It wasn't that he thought he was inferior to the opponent, but that Vitch was very capable.

After all, this guy is the only active coach besides Jackson and Riley who can lead the team to win three championship trophies, and the Spurs under his command are extremely tough against any team.

This season they are still the same, and at home, they have played a super record, so that many opponents who come to make trouble end up being defeated in embarrassment. This kind of team has always been difficult to play.

Rivers also lamented that his luck was extremely bad. First, he ran into Phil Jackson in Los Angeles, then Van Gundy, and now he ran into a very tough Vicki.

This horrible schedule is really hard enough for this fat man. Even Chen Feng felt pity for what happened to Rivers, but no one can replace the position of the head coach. The pressure that this guy should bear must continue to bear.

Even if Rivers can calm down when facing these big-name coaches, he will also express his complaints in private. After all, when those reporters write reports, he is often a small role that is forgotten by others.

But there is no way, after all, Rivers has only been in the role of head coach for two or three years, and the Celtics he led have played decently this season. When talking about him, it is more because of Rondo and Chen Feng.

Even Rivers himself said, "If there weren't those two boys on the team, maybe I would be more like a stranger to those reporters. Damn, being a coach in the NBA is a life that is ignored! "

This is a sao sentence, but compared to those who are still at the bottom or assistant coaches in the NBA, Rivers this season is almost certain to compete for the best coach of the year.

After all, the results of the Celtics are there. Although they are not the top in the league, Rivers led the gang of wild boys to charge very fiercely. Even the official voice is very sure of his value.

However, Rivers was also a little timid when he met an old Jianghu opponent like Vitch, and he was able to win three championships. Coupled with the Spurs' strong record at home, this damn game must be It's not easy to fight.

And comparing the qualifications of Rivers and Vicky, we can also see why Rivers is so unashamed.

One is a semi-novice, and the other is a meritorious coach. The ability and record are put together, and the judgment is judged.

It's no wonder that some people said before the game that the Celtics, who just lost a game at the Toyota Center, won't be able to take advantage of the AT&T Center, because this opponent is far stronger and tougher than the Rockets , maybe the Celtics will usher in their two-game losing streak here. This terrible possibility is a headache for anyone, and facing the reporters who interviewed, Rivers also learned to be good. They all avoid talking about it.

"There's nothing to talk about, either lose or win. Is there a third ending? Unless those boys fight here, and then we are collectively expelled, that's it, unless hell!"

Rivers seemed very helpless to those reporters' demands for predicting the results, and it was inevitable that he would slander these guys.

But even if there are so many troubles, Rivers has to calm down and find some trouble for the opponent on the Spurs' territory. Although this is a bit difficult, the boys under him may not have the ability.

Rondo, Pierce, Chen Feng, Jefferson, Szczerbiak, these five guys are the starting lineup picked out by Rivers. Because of the recent continuous tough battles, this old guy has a problem with his ankle. .

Although Sprewell himself thinks it is not a big problem and he can continue to play, but the Celtics team doctor believes that it is best to rest for a few days, after all, this old guy is now 36 years old.

And after several tough battles in a row, Sprewell's playing time has been maintained at more than 30 minutes.

Without such a tough guy cruising around the periphery, Rivers is always a little worried, but looking at West and the rest, Rivers still chose Szebia, who has more on-the-spot experience and good offensive ability. Ke made his debut. After all, without defense, if he loses offense, he will suffer a lot.

In addition, Szczerbiak's recent training status has been good, mainly because this guy is also very aware of the current situation in the team. If he doesn't play hard, he may be kicked out by Rivers next season.

After all, no one knows what little tricks Angie is doing in private, but many people know that Rivers wants to supplement his offensive ability on the outside. Although the team traded out, although there is not much loss in annual salary, the future life will not be easy.

Therefore, Szczerbiak has been working hard in training recently. Even in the confrontation that he is not very good at, this guy is also very active, but his somewhat soft personality has determined his weakness on the defensive end.

But now compared with West and the others, his offense is a little bit more reliable. When encountering an opponent like the Spurs, Rivers needs his own starting lineup, which can put some pressure on the opponent and not be easily suppressed.

The rest of the guys are Rivers' usual starters recently, but after finalizing the list, Rivers still explained the tasks, especially Jefferson, who was given the position of power forward by Rivers. He was facing the number one brother of the Spurs, Duncan, and Chen Feng had to deal with center Elson.

It's a rather unfamiliar name, but Thibodeau told Feng Chen from the side that Elson's defensive ability is still good in the NBA, especially for rebound protection.

"In short, he can cause a certain amount of trouble on the defensive end. Of course, you can ignore any moves he makes on offense. This guy averages 20 minutes per game but scores less than 5 points, so you just need Don't be bothered by him on offense, and don't have to pay special attention to such a guy on defense."

Thibodeau is definitely Rivers' best partner. In terms of familiarity with NBA players, he can be regarded as the Celtics' database. He rarely makes mistakes, and he can give some opinions in the analysis.

So when he saw Chen Feng looking blankly at Elson from the Spurs, he spoke up.

Rivers didn't give Chen Feng any tasks, because he knew very well that the chances of Francisco Elson being able to stop the Wild Boy were slim, and that guy was at most a coolie blue-collar player for the Spurs.

And the one Jefferson will encounter is the absolute core of the Spurs. The inside fighting and control depends entirely on whether the Celtics can contain Duncan, so Rivers wants to tell Jefferson a lot of.

As for Pierce and Rondo, don't worry too much about Rivers, whether it's Brent Barry or Tony Parker on the Spurs' side, the Celtics can fight, at least they won't be at a disadvantage .

Szczerbiak may be a little bit sad. If Vicki doesn't lose his nerve, the one who will be in charge of the Spurs' perimeter defense must be the ruthless Uncle Bao and the soft Szczerbiak. Ke certainly couldn't stand that kind of torture, and if he could stop Uncle Bao from harassing Pierce, he would be considered as completing the task.

How ferocious Uncle Bao's defensive ability is, Pierce has quite a say. Therefore, when Rivers threw Sczerbiak into the starting lineup, he was destined to become a monster-sucking physique and be responsible for pulling hatred.

Fortunately, there are no two Uncle Baos on the Spurs side, otherwise, Rivers really wants to bang his head against the wall.

But even with the strongest starter in his hand, Rivers still has no idea. After explaining what these guys are going to do, he still has to tell the vote on the bench to do it. get ready.

No way, this is the home of the Spurs. Only five teams have won here before. It is not so easy for the Celtics to be the sixth team. The Spurs are so tough, it is definitely not good bite.

The starting roster for the Spurs is just like Vivić's military style. It's straightforward and doesn't need to think about it at all. Parker, Barry Sr., Duncan, Uncle Bao, and Elson have not changed from the previous lineup.

It's not how rigid Vitch's tactics are, but that the old guy has absolute confidence in his team, and it's because of that confidence and persistence that he can lead the team to win three championships.

The Spurs' performance this season is not the top in the West, but the betting companies' odds for the Spurs' championship can definitely be included in the top five. The stable performance of these guys is the biggest reliance on winning the championship.

Don't expect the Spurs' game to be so turbulent, but the stability of these guys allowed them to win the final victory in the most stable way in the face of the Pistons' iron wall defense.

Now the Celtics are going to encounter such an opponent. Except for Duncan, every position may not be the top in the league, but they are the most powerful group when they are kneaded together, which is quite difficult to deal with.

There are some things that you can't see his ferocity on paper, but if you encounter it head-on, you will deeply feel that you can't conquer it. When the five guys from the Spurs walked into the field, they There was no roaring or wild waving of hands to summon fans, but that kind of silence was a kind of pressure.

You can only feel the pressure when you face it. This is also the first time Chen Feng has encountered such an opponent. Although the big guy with the expressionless face is not for him to deal with now, but when it comes time to really look at the opponent face to face , That stupidity is even more difficult to deal with than Stoudemire's arrogance.

However, Chen Feng's temperament is also very tough and terrifying. When he goes on the field, he will go all out, regardless of who he is facing, even if he is facing an opponent like Duncan who is called the most comprehensive power forward in the league. , he will not show any timidity, but now he has to deal with a veteran.

Elson, just like Thibodeau's evaluation of him, is a veteran, but definitely not a big name.

But it is such a guy who is not well-known in the nba, who almost missed Chen Feng's first attack at the beginning of the game. His existence completely proves that **Vich's employment policy is practical first, and The Spurs' extremely resilient defensive system is to bring out the potential of this blue-collar player.

Originally, during the jump ball, Chen Feng completely defeated Elson, a veteran. He even had the opportunity to accurately pass the ball to Pierce who was waiting beside him in the air. It was able to kill Elson steadily, but when Rondo threw the ball over, Elson, who was still defending behind him, flashed out almost immediately, and almost completed the break. ball.

A big guy who is [-] meters tall can play around with you, and after he misses, he can wave his hands and continue to interfere with your turnaround. Elson's defensive strength surprised Chen Feng, although he still Pressing the opponent to complete the turn around the basket, and the probe made a backhand on the other side to score.

But the first attack made Chen Feng play so awkwardly. Not only did he feel the strong home pressure of the Spurs, but even Rivers on the sidelines began to subconsciously clenched his fists. I knew it was not easy to play in the AT&T Center Arena, but I didn't expect to face such a strong defense from the very beginning. You must know that just now when Rondo dribbled the ball and rushed, the basketball was almost cut off by Parker.

Just because Parker was interfering in front, Rondo gave a higher rate when he passed the ball in.

The result was that Rondo was obstructed, so before Chen Feng received the ball, Elson had the opportunity to suddenly go forward. It was such an extremely simple cooperation, but under the interference of the Spurs, he almost missed. , This fierce defensive intensity has made the Celtics feel the pressure from the very beginning.

The Spurs don't play full-court press with you, but as long as the basketball appears, the surrounding Spurs players will give his opponent a strong sense of oppression, even if it is a no-name junior, just like Elson This kind of guy with no reputation at all can still make Chen Feng feel very awkward when confronting under the basket.

"This damn game will definitely be very troublesome." Rivers said in a low voice standing on the sidelines. Thibodeau beside him can now feel a strong oppression in this not so noisy arena. feel.

We all know that the Spurs are not easy to play at home, but no one thought it would be such a situation. Although the first attack was successful, Rivers' mood did not calm down at all. He even felt that this game would be very dangerous.

Some teams are like this. Only when you play against him can you know how strong he is. Otherwise, you will never know how cruel those silent guys can be if they really show their fangs.

The quiet Spurs bring such a sense of oppression...