NBA's strongest prince

Chapter 134 The Powerful Showdown

After Stoudemire went down to rest, Duncan did not try his best, but the Spurs' counterattack did not end.

When Duncan's touch has not recovered, Varejao is inside, and Muhammad is useless.

So this time the Spurs did not take the initiative to switch to one big and four small because of Stoudemire's threat, they began to focus on the outside.

The Spurs are bolder in using substitute players. Both Udrih and Barry have enough playing time, and they will also try on the front line. On the contrary, the Suns, who are leading the series, are becoming more and more conservative.

In the playoffs, Russell will not persuade D'Antoni. Fucking the main force is indeed the most stable method.

If you don't work hard when you meet the Spurs in the playoffs, when will you work hard, will the Eastern Conference champions be stronger than the Spurs?not necessarily.

The so-called accidental mistakes are like this, the current scene is reversed from the second game.

The Spurs were originally leading that time, but after Duncan went down due to a foul problem, the Suns rose immediately.

Now the Suns are leading, but after Stoudemire was taken down by Duncan, the Spurs still chased points by relying on the outside.

Because Duncan is the best containment inside, no matter whether he feels good or not offensively.

Rebounding, inside help defense, and even covering for outside players, Duncan is at a top-notch level.

After Stoudemire went down, there was no doubt that the Suns wanted Joe Johnson to take responsibility.

This is a blessing in misfortune. If Joe Johnson is not there, the sun will be very difficult to play.

Joe Johnson seemed a bit stressed, and the first few attempts didn't go so well.

"Brother, it's okay, I believe in you, the game has just begun." Russell encouraged without hesitation.

For Joe Johnson, this kind of comfort is very important. He is worried that his teammates will despise him.

Now that Stoudemire is not on the court, when he really needs to perform, he wants to prove himself.

Fortunately, Joe Johnson is not the kind of person who messes around. He didn't rush to make random shots, but worked harder to defend. On the offensive end, he cooperated with Russell to find opportunities.

Regardless of those small thoughts, Joe Johnson is still the kind of player who can hold his breath, so last summer Russell quickly agreed to renew his contract early, and the Suns definitely made a profit.

Russell used Varejao's screen to create opportunities for himself and Joe Johnson, showing a different offensive option than before.

"Russell still shines when leading the team alone, and he deserves to be the MVP of the new division."

"Russell can also attack, but when Stoudemire is around, he tends to pass more."

"Strike, the no-look pass to Andre Iguodala, the Spurs' defense was completely fooled."

The Spurs are also puzzled. Could it be that Stoudemire really relied on Russell to achieve his present glory, and is Russell just as powerful with others?

How is it possible, Stoudemire was originally an All-Star level, and he and Russell have achieved each other.

As professionals, the Spurs coaching staff will not analyze mistakes.

But now that Stoudemire is not on the court, why can't they press the sun to death.

In fact, it's also very simple. Russell is too familiar with the Spurs, and the Spurs are not familiar enough with Joe Johnson on the court and Stoudemire sitting off the court.

In many cases, it is impossible to understand intuitively just by watching the video of the game. The players on the field have to have a direct confrontation before they can have an intuitive understanding of a strong team like the Suns.

During the regular season, Russell didn't play so many mock battle preparations, so the Spurs could take advantage of the opportunity, but now it's different. Russell can take every defensive loophole of the opponent, and even actively create the Spurs' defensive loopholes.

For the Spurs, a strong defensive team, this is something they simply cannot imagine.

However, they relied on Parker and Ginobili to show off in turn, and they still overtook the score.

The Spurs are not other teams. It is really difficult to limit the GDP while being on the court at the same time. It is really difficult for the Suns without Stoudemire.

This is also related to Marion's inability to attack all the time. Marion's impact is obviously still weak.

What Russell can do is to prevent the Spurs from taking him away so that Stoudemire can return.

In the second quarter, after Stoudemire played again, the Suns' offense was fully activated.

The Suns have to pinch Duncan to solve the problem, and the Spurs can't restrain Stoudemire with a single Duncan. They must have someone to help them defend.

On the offensive end, the two are equally important to the team. With Stoudemire as a tool man, Russell can play the pass well.

The Suns in the playoffs are better than the regular season.

"Mobilize the ball, we need to maintain the advantage." Popovich said to the players.

Duncan's feel is a bit problematic today, but everyone else in the Spurs feels good.

The home game is more energetic than the away game, not only Parker and Ginobili, but also Bowen's three-pointer.

If they can continue, they will not be afraid to attack the sun.

"Duncan is not attacking now, don't let them shoot three-pointers." Russell reminded his teammates.

In the playoffs, Russell is definitely a true leader, and he spares no effort on the court.

The point is, he doesn't command indiscriminately, not only on offense, but also has a very good understanding of defense.

After Stoudemire played again, the Suns attacked Duncan more fiercely, and he did not foul again. The two teams could only fight hard.

At the last moment of the first half, Horry hit a three-pointer, and the Suns were only 4 points away from the opponent to enter the intermission.

"We did well in the first half, but there was a little accident. As long as we continue in the second half, there will be no more accidents." Russell said to everyone.

D'Antoni's eyes were a bit resentful, why did he steal his job again, he quickly said: "Russell is right, Amare, you just need to rest assured to attack, the defensive team will have someone to help you."

Russell went to Joe Johnson, "I think you have adjusted your hand feeling in the second quarter, don't worry too much, you can take more shots, they can't guard you."

Joe Johnson nodded. The Spurs are still strong in team defense with Duncan as the core. The outside personal defense is not weak, but it is not that strong.

Joe Johnson will be uncomfortable when he meets a player like Kobe, but he is not afraid of Ginobili and Bowen.

In the first quarter, I was looking for a feeling, and in order to stabilize him later, I also held back some thoughts of making shots.

Russell has always supported him, and it's time for him to give his opponent a little look.

He wants to prove that he is not a burden to the team, his contract is overvalued, and he deserves a better team status.

On the Spurs side, Popovich also praised the players. He liked the team's performance in the first half. The team was able to lead when Duncan couldn't perform individually. This is the strength of the Spurs.

"Lads, we're going to win the game and teach the opposing youngsters a lesson."

"The one who wins four games first is the champion of the Western Conference, not the one who wins two games. We are the best team in the Western Conference."

(End of this chapter)