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Chapter 1488 Popovich's Transformation (Part [-])
As an evergreen tree in the NBA coaching world, Popovich has a very unique coaching charm.

Because he dared to make changes, he dared to break some routines, he dared to let something that had never happened before happen to him.

For example, in a critical battle like the second round of the playoffs, Popovich actually made two changes to the starting lineup in the first game.

This is something other coaches dare not do.

However, this kind of risky behavior certainly carries certain risks.

If it is a redundant adjustment, it may become more passive instead.

But Popovich made the bet this time.

The starting lineup composed of Parker, Neal, Danny Green, Duncan and Splitter has better shooting ability on the offensive end, makes better use of the space of the field, and has the advantage of being able to switch more points on the defensive end. , and achieved the effect of "surprise victory".

The Clippers, who played in the regular lineup, were at a disadvantage after the start. For such a lineup that should only appear in the transition period, the Clippers' starters seemed very uncomfortable on the defensive end.

For the Clippers, what's even worse is that the disadvantage at the beginning became a butterfly effect. After the Clippers rotated players and the Spurs sent Leonard and other "starters", the Spurs still It is an "odd array" to deal with the Clippers' bench lineup.

Solid offensive position, coupled with changeable defensive strategies, let the Spurs continue to maintain the lead in the score.

The Clippers lost their regular-season status as if they had been bewitched by Popovich.

In other words, it is indeed "ginger is still spicy".

In a blink of an eye, the halftime game ended, and the Spurs had already led by double digits.

"The scores that fell behind in the first half should be regarded as our tuition fees. Well~, this kind of tuition fees is more meaningful. At least everyone should know by now that the opponent is playing new tricks~ In the second half, regardless of the opponent Whether to switch back to the starting lineup or not, we all need to understand a truth, maybe we can make corresponding changes on the defensive end because of the opponent’s situation, but on the offensive end, I hope we can be ourselves~!!, don’t care who the opponent is~!! "

Lan Shengli was in the locker room, talking to the players.

"First of all, on the offensive end, we still have to start with the pick-and-roll, and we need to do more pick-and-roll between guards. After the pick-and-roll, it is best to hit Parker. After all, the weakest part of the opponent's perimeter defense is Parker~ !!"

Here, Lan Shengli continued to make arrangements.

However, Popovich is like installing a bugging device in the Clippers' locker room, and he knows Lan Shengli's arrangement like the back of his hand.

In the second half of the game, the Spurs changed the starting lineup again.

Ginobili replaced Parker as the team's starting point guard.

Diaw also replaced Splitter and partnered with Duncan on the inside.

In this way, it seems that Lan Shengli's tactics in the locker room cannot be used.

"Damn~, how many starting lineups does this old man have~?!, how dare he take risks~?!, don't you worry about negative results~?!"

Looking at such a starting lineup, Lan Shengli secretly sighed with some resentment.

It is really rare to see Lan Shengli having such an "angry" moment.

After the start of the game, the starting players of the Spurs once again proved with practical actions that Popovich's changes are still very effective.

The Clippers still use pick-and-roll tactics between guards, but the three players Ginobili, Danny Green, and Neal, no matter who they switch to, can continue to defend one-on-one. It is impossible to form a large alignment difference in a short time.

And after Diaw came to the field, the Spurs' offensive position also had another organizer.

I saw Dior holding the ball in a high position at the top of the arc, and the rest of the players made continuous air cuts.

First, Duncan made a screen for Ginobili who was brought up from the baseline.

Then Diaw gave the ball to Ginobili, and Ginobili gave the ball directly to Duncan who was going diagonally towards the basket.

After Duncan got the ball, he first raised the ball high, and then saw that Neal on the baseline had an open space, so he immediately passed it.

Neil was not greedy for offense either. Seeing that Harden, who was defending Danny Green, made up for it, he directly gave the ball to Danny Green at a 45-degree angle. After the latter received the ball, he finally had an absolute wide open .

As the most stable point on the perimeter of the Spurs, how could Danny Green miss such a good opportunity.

"Swipe~!!"

The three-pointer went into the net hollowly, and the Spurs continued to widen the point difference.

The Spurs once again demonstrated to the "little apprentice" of the Clippers what real, impeccable team basketball is.

"Dum~!!!"

Lan Shengli shook his head here, and immediately called a timeout.

The Clippers appear to be becoming more and more passive on the court, and the point difference is getting wider and wider.

"Listen, we need to speed up the pace of the game now. We need to create more opportunities for outsiders, increase outside shots, shoot more confidently, and seize more opportunities for offensive and defensive transitions. We are advancing a bit slowly now. After getting the backcourt rebound, first look to the frontcourt to see if there is a chance for a fast break, don’t directly protect the ball, just lift the ball up~!!”

Here Lan Shengli continued to exhort.

Faced with such an unexpected passive situation, Lan Shengli is also somewhat "tactically deficient" at this moment.

"Once you are led by an experienced team like the Spurs, it will be difficult for them to let you find your game again~ The current situation is really too tricky~"

Lan Shengli looked at the players who returned to the field, thinking with a very solemn expression.

The game quickly resumed.

Popovich once again guessed Lan Shengli's arrangement. The Spurs' defense is more focused on the outside. mobile phone opportunities.

"Click~, brush~!!"

Here Harden is also playing by ear, since he won't give a three-pointer, let's make a two-pointer first.

The breakthrough two-point goal made the Clippers start chasing points.

"Click~, brush~!!"

However, the Spurs' offense here is proceeding step by step.

Facing Love, Duncan hit the middle distance again.

"It's not a way to chase two points and two points like this~ If this is the case, it will never be possible to really catch up with the point difference~ The opponent just imagines that it is like this, and we will grind two points and two points until the game time is over. Until it’s exhausted~, that’s not going to work~!!”

Lan Shengli became more and more worried about the trend of the game and the situation on the field.

(End of this chapter)