Starting with 2006

Chapter 48 Phoenix in Desperation

Tim Duncan felt that today's game was really tiring, and the intensity has caught up with the playoffs. Although the body is very tired, he feels that he played very fun. It is really difficult to have such an opponent with such intensity. Only playing against such a team Only interesting.

Habitually touched Ginobili's head next to him, seeing his speechless face, Duncan laughed twice, Ginobili shook his head and shook Duncan's big hand away and said: "Today's game is very difficult. Tough! Tim, do you think we can win?"

"Of course we can win! We have a great guy like Manu Ginobili!"

Parker heard them joking and couldn't help but said: "The rookie opposite is really strong! To be honest, I'm really a little scared."

"What are you afraid of! Huh?"

A fierce voice came over.

Everyone looked at Popovich asking Parker with a dark face, and they all wanted to laugh, but they didn't dare to laugh. Unlucky Tony!
Seeing Parker begging for help, everyone looked up at the sky, but Duncan couldn't stand it anymore and asked, "Coach, how should we fight the next attack?"

Hearing this question, everyone immediately became serious. In fact, the joke just now was intended to reduce the tension in the team. Otherwise, it would be easy for accidents to occur during the game.

Popovich knew what these people meant, so he didn't disturb their atmosphere just now. This is the experience and heritage of the championship team!
"After a while, the Suns will definitely pinch Tim desperately. At this time, Tim passes the ball out, and we need a three-pointer for the last attack!"

After finishing speaking, he glanced around and said heavily: "Leave it to Manu!"

Having said that, he added, "It's better to let Tim play inside first! If the opportunity is really bad, Horry will cover for Manu, and then Tim will pass!"

Watching the Spurs' backcourt serve into Parker's hands, Gao Tian thought about D'Antoni's words just now, and the meaning was obvious, asking him to let go of Oberto and pinch Duncan!
Gao Tian knew that D'Antoni was betting, but there was really no better way. They couldn't just watch Duncan score a two-pointer. They might as well let go of the role players and bet that he couldn't make a shot in such a tense game!
Parker wasted time at halftime, watching the [-]-second tick as he took two steps forward and slammed a pass to Duncan, who was stuck inside the three-point line.

D'Antoni felt a little wrong. Usually Duncan would not catch the ball in such an outside position. Could it be something else?
He was a little uneasy, but he couldn't change anything, he could only hope that the players would not make mistakes.

Duncan felt Dior's thick body. It was a bit difficult for him to hit his back under the condition of great physical exertion, but he still tried his best to hit in. Seeing Gao Tian coming to attack, his eyes lit up, and the opportunity came!

Watching Manu use Oberto's cover to block Lagabel, he passed directly without hesitation.

D'Antoni and all the players of the Suns watched the ball enter Manu Ginobili's hands and their hearts contracted for a moment. D'Antoni knew that he had made a wrong bet!
He will probably pay for it!

With a painful face, he still hopes that God can bless him, this goal cannot be scored!

After receiving the ball, Manu made some adjustments without hesitation, and took off directly, thinking about the day-to-day shooting training, he knew that it was for this moment!
Flick the ball with your fingers, exert normal force, and follow a familiar trajectory.

"brush!"

Hearing the clear sound of the ball brushing the net, the audience fell silent!
Ten seconds left!

D'Antoni called the last timeout, ready to deploy tactics.

Manu felt this annoying big hand touching his head again, but this time he did not refuse, and he was really excited. Every time he scored such a key goal, he was very excited, which meant that he helped the team!
Popovich sneered. He knew that the sun in front of him was almost at an impasse. Although they still had time, their confidence was almost gone.

In the past, when this goal was not reached, it was always Nash, and only Nash!

But Nash is not suitable for playing this kind of ball. None of their players can play this kind of ball, so the Spurs will never lose to them at this critical moment, never!

Even with Gao Tian now, can you really trust him?Do you have the courage?

Mike!

D'Antoni silently looked at the dejected players, he couldn't help sighing in his heart, it was such a scene again!

Falling behind at the last moment.

Although he knew that the chance of winning was very small, he had to cheer himself up. If he lost confidence in himself, they would definitely have even less confidence. This game, and even the future championship competition, would be hopeless!
but……

He hesitated a little, looking at Gao Tian and Nash who looked up at him, he didn't know how to choose!

Although it stands to reason that the ball should be handed over to Gao Tian, ​​who has the strongest singles ability on the team, but he is still just a rookie, can he bear such a lot of pressure?
And Popovich had already guessed his tactics before, this time he will definitely guess that he will hand the ball to Gao Tian!

Ah!
Still playing tactics, try to give the ball to Nash and let him execute the last ball.

Gao is still too young after all!
Let's wait for later!

Next time I will definitely let Gao Lai play, but not this time, it is too important to lose the game!
"Our last ball, to Steve!"

he said slowly.

"what?"

Ricky Davis called out.

As Gao Tian's current younger brother, he feels unbelievable. The boss is obviously the player with the strongest singles ability on the team. Why let Nash decide the last goal?
Everyone was a little surprised, but after thinking about it, they also agreed with D'Antoni's idea, after all, he is a rookie!

He is indeed capable, but he is far from getting everyone's new job. It is safer to hand it over to Steve!
Gao Tian looked at the eyes of the coach and his teammates. He knew what they meant. Although he really wanted to execute this key goal, he was really embarrassed to refute when he was new here.

Besides, I can't argue with D'Antoni in front of everyone. In this case, no one will like me, and I will be easily isolated!
"I agree! Steve's shooting is very accurate, I have confidence in him!"

Seeing Gao Tian nodding, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, afraid that Gao Tian would say it directly like Ricky Davis.

"Okay! Let's do this. Gao first uses Stoudemire's screen to catch the ball, make a fake shot, attract double-teams, pass the ball to Steve who is open, and then catch Steve and shoot a three-pointer. We want A three-point lore! Don't leave them a chance! Steve, you must grasp the timing!"

Ginobili thought about Popovich's explanation just now, and he couldn't help admiring Popovich's wisdom. Some people are indeed suitable for basketball coaches because of their innate basketball wisdom, while Gregg Popovich That's what Vicky is!

D'Antoni has been seen through!

Watching Gao Tian receive Dior's serve, wait for two seconds, dribble beyond the three-point line and jump up, he is a little shaken in his heart. What if something goes wrong?

But from the corner of his eye, Nash ran directly beyond the three-point line on the left with the help of a screen. He knew that this game was won!
(End of this chapter)