I really can't handle the ball

Chapter 87 Old Nelson's Madness, Extreme Bombardment
"Tim, you are also a veteran who has been in the league for many years. How could you make such a low-level mistake? It must be a rookie's conspiracy." Popovich criticized loudly.

"Pop, it's not Li's fault. Neither of us knew the game was going on. I could tell from his expression that Li was not the kind of person you said." Duncan retorted.

"You are still talking about that rookie, but he let you get a technical foul, he is a liar!" Popovich roared.

"Pop, if you still want to win this game, let me calm down. I don't want to discuss other things now." After Duncan finished speaking, he covered his head with a towel and immersed himself in his own world.

He didn't believe the reason given by the referee. If he touched his head, he would be blown off, and those wounding actions such as choking his throat, stepping his feet, and elbowing should be sent off. The most likely reason is that he smiled!

Damn it!Why didn't manage his facial expressions well at the critical moment? It's all because Li's cropped hair is too comfortable to touch. Next time, he must have a good time touching it.

Seeing this, Popovich left enough space for Duncan, turned his head to look at the No. 10 rookie on the field, and felt that this guy was the nemesis of the Spurs, and he got rid of his inner and outer core in one game.

The more he thought about it, the more angry he was, he gritted his teeth and returned to the bench, called the main players together and gave a few instructions, and then made substitutions and adjustments, hoping to withstand the attack of the Mavericks and wait until Duncan came back.

Seeing this situation, the head coach of the Mavericks, Nelson, replaced Nash and Finley. He was going to take this opportunity to open the score and also wanted to try whether this lineup was feasible.

Only a "mad scientist" like Nelson would dare to try Nowitzki to play center forward.

The game continued, and the Mavericks got a free throw.

Li Xuan was assigned to execute free throws. He stood at the free throw line in a daze. He didn't know why he was a technical foul by Duncan.

After receiving the referee's pass, Li Xuan took a pat and made the free throw.

The Mavericks continued to throw the ball to attack, Nash dribbled halfway to the three-point line, and directly hoisted the ball into the inside.

At this stage, the Spurs lack Bowen and Duncan, two defensive giants, one outside and one inside, and the defensive intensity has dropped by two or three levels.

Nowitzki received a pass from the inside, played Willis with his back, and used his nimble footwork to shake Willis' center of gravity. Seeing that the Spurs had no one to help defend the pinch attack, he suddenly started to squeeze Willis to the basket Scored easily.

The Spurs attacked, Parker dribbled the ball across the half court, and came to the top of the arc to organize the offense. He found that the Mavericks shrank their defense and compressed the breakthrough space.

Parker was in trouble for a while. The Spurs players on the court basically rely on breakthroughs and mid-range shots to score. Only Manu and Hedo have the ability to shoot three-pointers, and their shooting percentages are not high.

If it is not completely open, the Spurs players try to avoid three-pointers. There is no three-point shooting tactic in the Spurs' tactics.

Seeing that Parker hadn't played the ball, Ginobili ran up to meet him.

The "French sports car" came back to his senses, passed the ball, heaved a sigh of relief, and finally sent out the hot potato.

After receiving the pass, Ginobili saw Finley defending two or three steps inside the three-point line. He ignored Popovich's instructions and jumped directly to shoot.

Finley immediately jumped up and interfered with the shot, failing to touch the basketball.

On the sidelines, Popovich's face darkened immediately when he saw this, and he roared in his heart: "This kid is really daring, see if I will let you sit on the bench!"

Swish!Hollow into the net!

37: 33!

Although the goal was scored, Popovich was still very unhappy. He didn't like this kind of gambling-style long-range shots. It didn't fit his coaching style. Grind to death.

Looking back, the Mavericks quickly fought back.

After Li Xuan cooperated with Nash in the pick-and-roll, he made an air cut outside the three-point line, just in time to receive Nash's precise return pass, pulled up directly, ignored Parker's interference, and shot a three-pointer.

"Shh!"

The basketball is hollow into the net and hits steadily!
40: 33!

The Spurs attacked, and Ginobili wanted to make another three-pointer. Unfortunately, the basket bounced out of the frame and failed to make a shot.

Li Xuan grabbed the rebound and immediately found Nash and passed the ball, then accelerated and rushed forward.

Now the Mavericks' five players on the court are very athletic, and they are most suitable for bombardment, and they don't want to fall into the lifeless positional battle of the Spurs.

Nash quickly dribbled forward, saw Parker stepped forward to intercept, and immediately passed the ball out.

After receiving the pass, Finley, who followed up on the right, quickly passed the ball to the best position without sticking to it.

Later, Li Xuan, who was plugged in, ran outside the three-point line to receive the basketball, made a shooting action, and after attracting the defensive attention of the Spurs' retreating players, he immediately smashed the ball to the inside.

Jamison, who made an empty cut to the basket, received the pass and easily scored against the empty basket.

42: 33!

On the sidelines, Old Nelson applauded with a smile when he saw the smooth fast break. This lineup works well under certain circumstances.

On the other side, Popovich was in a bad mood and roared towards the field: "Speed ​​up the defense speed, cooperate according to the tactics, and don't make a few random shots from the outside!"

All the players on the Spurs field heard Popovich's roar. This round of offense, they can only strictly execute the order.

Horry ran out to cooperate with the pick-and-roll, Parker broke through to the inside, encountered Jamison who changed defenses, couldn't get rid of it easily, and was chased by Nash.

The "French Roadster" passes the ball to Ginobili, who cuts inside, and runs to the outside.

Ginobili broke into the penalty area and encountered Nowitzki's supplementary defense. He confronted his body toughly. His body twisted into a twist in the air and then threw the ball.

Clap!
Li Xuan retreated to the basket and took off vigorously, straightened his long arms and flew the basketball racket that was on the upward trend.

The fans at the scene burst into deafening cheers and shouts, cheering for Li Xuan's wonderful block!

"Beautiful blocks, extreme defense, Lee's defense ability has been comparable to Garnett, is really an enviable athletic talent." On the spot commentary booth, Kenny Smith explained excitedly.

The Spurs re-sent the baseline ball. Horry, who was near the middle distance on the right, received the pass. Seeing that the attack time was running out, he shot against Jamison's defense.

Bang bang!Fight with anger!
The Mavericks protected the defensive rebound and launched a defensive counterattack.

Although the Spurs retreated quickly in this round, there was a dislocation. Li Xuan came near the free throw line, received the pass, pulled up directly against Ginobili's defense, and threw the ball with a slight back. .

Swish!Hollow into the net!

44: 33!

After being defeated by the Mavericks one after another, the Spurs coach Popovich couldn't sit still. He immediately requested a timeout, called the players back, and then came to Duncan to inquire about the situation. Without Duncan, the game could not have been won.

"How's the rest going, Tim?"

"Pop, it's all right, I've adjusted and I'm ready to play anytime." Duncan took off the towel from his head and responded blankly.

"That's good." Popovich smiled, patted Duncan on the shoulder, and called the players to arrange the next offensive and defensive tactics.

(End of this chapter)