Reboot McGrady

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At the end of halftime, the Spurs led the Eagles with a slight advantage of 47:45.The fans waved excitedly and couldn't help cheering, for Duncan, for Robinson, and for all the players in San Antonio.

In the first half, Duncan scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Although David Robinson only had 8 points and 5 rebounds, he protected the inside line quite well.

For the Hawks, Tracy McGrady scored 19 points, the highest score in the half, which was also the highest score of both sides. In the second quarter, he scored 12 points in a single quarter, and his performance was still vigorous.

McGrady, who has no potential injuries, has become an unstoppable super scorer.Whether it is a breakthrough or a dry pull, or a mid-range shot, or even an inside footstep or a post-up single, if it is taken out alone, it can become the signature move of other players.

And these signature moves are all concentrated on McGrady alone, which is a strong guarantee.What makes him stronger is the improvement of his physical strength. He trains his strength every day, and he is no weaker than any outside player.

"Bruce, why are you disobedient?" Popovich was very angry. He kept making Bowen more aggressive, but Bowen shrank his head like abalone, "Aggression, where is your aggression?"

Afraid that Bowen might not understand, he added, "It's like you can defend against Carter and Ray Allen and bring out your aggression."

Bowen lowered his head dully, not daring to speak.His contract was given to him by Popovich. If he offends the head coach, it is equivalent to offending the general manager, and he will be kicked out.

At this time, Duncan said, "I think it's normal for Bruce to be unable to guard Tracy. Tracy's growth surpasses everyone's phenomenon. He is a phenomenal player, and I am not as good as him."

After finishing speaking, Duncan stared at Popovich with clear eyes.

Popovich's anger is not easy to flare up again, "Don't you want to win? This is a championship-level opponent. If we don't force out the strongest old man, how can we improve through the tempering of the opponent?"

"I'll do it." Duncan stood up and looked at all the players in the locker room.

He rarely speaks for opposing players, but he deeply understands the importance of health.Last season, in the contract year, he suffered a serious knee injury and was almost kicked out by the Spurs. If it weren't for Popovich's strong request, the Spurs might have sent him to the Magic.

McGrady also had such troubles, and the two almost became teammates of the Magic.Normally, McGrady would chat with Duncan occasionally, and they had a good relationship.During the All-Star Game, McGrady gave Duncan gifts for two consecutive years!It's all luxury.

"Guys, let us lift our spirits and kill the Eagles comfortably." David Robinson also stood up and endorsed Duncan.

He likes this big guy very much. He is calm, capable, and has solid and powerful movements. He is a rare super player.

"Okay, I just want to stimulate the energy and spirit of you two bastards." Popovich went down the donkey down the slope, and quickly rounded up the whole scene.

Tony Parker and Ginobili watched Duncan with a unique sense of security.The nerds are here, they're in the Spurs, at least they won't be targeted.This feeling is like Yao Ming's feeling in the Eagles, like Big Ben and Jackson following Tracy McGrady.

This is the charm of a team leader.

At the beginning of the second half, Bowen marked McGrady again, but this time, he worked harder and wanted to do something for Duncan.

"I won't step on my feet, but I will try my best to defend you. Tracy, show your strongest side."

"I like your attitude." McGrady turned to post-up singles, attracted double-teams, flicked his wrist, and passed the basketball into Jackson's hands.

Jackson also involved the opponent's rotation, and the Spurs' defensive rotation was also very fast, giving Yao a name.Yao Ming just left Robinson's defensive position, taking advantage of the opponent's slow movement.

Catch, dribble, cross the baseline, backhand layup.The big guy also has superb technical moves.Duncan stared blankly at Yao Ming and said nothing.

Then, he greeted David Robinson directly with his hand.

"I should help defend the past."

"It's okay, I was not careful." David Robinson was happy. Ben Wallace wasn't beside Duncan. Rasheed Wallace's combat effectiveness was very strong, and he couldn't let go on the defensive end.

"Defense!" Rasheed also yelled.On the perimeter, the Eagles have two defensive gates, Tracy McGrady and Stephen Jackson, with high safety performance.But on the inside, if Daben is not present, he will take on greater responsibilities.

Duncan relied on Rasheed, cooperated with Parker and Ginobili, and the three passed each other, constantly in and out.

Already with the rudiments of GDP's precision coordination, Tony Parker cut into the inside and was blocked by Yao Ming.Then Duncan beat Rasheed to grab an offensive rebound and took a step outside.

Hit the board!

Looking back, McGrady held the ball, cooperated with Rashid in the pick-and-roll, and cut inside.Unable to dunk, pass the ball again and give it to Yao Ming who is pulling.

Yao Ming was restrained by David Robinson and fell out on his own initiative. Chauncey Billups caught the ball against the basket and directly hit a three-pointer under Parker's defense.

"McGrady is the eagle's engine. It's too powerful. If you can't limit him, you can't limit the eagle." Popovich felt bitter.Look at Bruce Bowen again, this disobedient guy.

Then, he suddenly looked enviously at Stephen Jackson on the field. If Jackson was in the Spurs, he might be able to better play Jackson's offensive power.He is a defensive champion with weakened offensive ability.

Both sides come and go, and the score gradually rises.With McGrady's two pull-up three-pointers, the Eagles overtook the Spurs by 1 point.

"Bang!" Robinson's mid-range shot failed to hit. He was caught in the foot by Ben Wallace who had just debuted, and he couldn't find the crosshair.

Yao Ming grabbed the rebound and threw it to Tyronn Lu who was running ahead. Director Lu ran at a high speed, and suddenly found that he couldn't get rid of Parker.

Quickly give the ball to the boss McGrady.

"It's finally safe." Director Lu hurriedly waited at the top of the arc, looking for opportunities for three-pointers.

McGrady called Yao Ming to come out, and Yao Ming obediently helped with the pick-and-roll, and then fell near the free throw line.Today, his performance was mediocre. He was already in the middle of the fourth quarter. He only scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Both double-doubles became a problem.

McGrady cuts into the penalty area and faces Duncan.On the strong side, Duncan's defensive anticipation ability is very strong, and he easily stood on McGrady's breakthrough route.

McGrady stepped out in a calm manner, quickly shifted, and moved away from Duncan's enveloping area, but Duncan also had the next step to predict, and moved slightly, and at the same time leaned close to his body.

"Not good!" Yang Yi shouted, "Duncan wants to block the shot."

McGrady twisted in a snake shape, turned his body sideways, almost leaned his back on Duncan, handed his back to the opponent, and at the same time avoided Duncan's long arms, and made a small throw with the basket behind his back.

Special technical moves, full sense of eating the ball, whoosh, the basketball bounces.

Duncan was taken aback, but he could still do this.The trajectory of the basketball is a special parabola, which falls directly into the net.

"Shua!" The audience was shocked.Basketball, you can still play like this.

The substitute players on the sidelines frantically waved the towel, Mai Boss was invincible.

(End of this chapter)