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Because Li Kaiming gave the rest of the Wizards a huge shot in the first quarter, the Wizards entered the second quarter with a 27-point lead at 22-5.

Each round of the series is about testing each other at the beginning, so at the beginning of the second quarter, Sanders still rotated according to the regular rotation, letting the substitutes come on, and brought one of the starting Leonard and Thompson to play 3 each. minutes or so.

Although the depth of the Wizards' bench lineup is considered top-notch in the league, it is only the average level of players. Although the opposite Spurs team has only one substitute who can be seen, this person is much better than the Wizards' bench.

This is the last Argentine vulture who led his national team to defeat the American men's basketball team in the Olympics - Manu Ginobili!

Although Ginobili did not enter the Spurs' starting lineup, everyone knows that this was Popovich's special arrangement. In terms of strength, Ginobili is definitely second only to Duncan and Parker in the current Spurs team. , and even played a role no less than Duncan in some key games.

Popovich placed Ginobili on the bench. One consideration was that there was already a ball-handling offensive guard Tony Parker in the starting lineup, and the other was that the Spurs' bench needed Ginobili to lead.

Although the Wizards also played Leonard and Thompson in the second quarter, these two players can only be used as catching and defensive sharp knives, and cannot serve as the core of the bench lineup.

The rotational lineup has to rely on substitute guard Kenny to move the ball, but this guy only averages 4 assists per game, which is completely incomparable with a substitute core like Ginobili.

After half a quarter of the game, the Spurs' rotation, led by Ginobili, led the Wizards by two points 37-35. Seeing that time was running out, Sanders immediately replaced Li Kaiming and others. Putting the starting lineup on the floor against the Spurs' starting lineup.

After coming up, the Wizards served first. Hinrich dribbled to the frontcourt. Li Kaiming went to cover and created a breakthrough space for Hinrich. The latter changed direction and rushed to the three-point line.

Duncan was pulled out by Li Kaiming, so Plit was the only one left in the Spurs penalty area. Hinrich drove straight in, rushed to the basket, changed his rhythm, and made a three-step layup.

However, Hinrich's layup was too poor in anti-interference ability. Plitt just took off on the spot without moving forward. Hinrich's layup missed the basket.

At this time, Duncan followed up and grabbed the rebound and handed it to Parker to dribble across half court.

The Wizards players quickly arrived. Li Kaiming followed Duncan on the screen and ran out. Parker wanted to break through, but Li Kaiming saw the opportunity and stretched out his long arm. Then he put his hand on the basketball, and Parker's hand The ball was directly tapped by him.

Then Li Kaiming grabbed the basketball and made a fast break alone. The Spurs wanted to catch up and deliberately fouled, but after Li Kaiming started at full speed, even if he was dribbling the ball, no one on the Spurs could keep up with him. In the end, after Li Kaiming rushed to the frontcourt , with one arm raised up and dunked into the sky!

37 flat!

The fans in the audience shouted Li Kaiming's name, and some people began to shake the big signs with Li Kaiming's photo printed on them.

Popovich pointed at Tony Parker on the court and said a few greetings. The Spurs dribbled to the frontcourt at a dribble pace. This time, the two wing shooters began to move around the inside, while Parker chose to use his speed to force a breakthrough. Hinrich.

Fortunately, Hinrich's defense was very smart and never tried to steal. Although Parker was half a body ahead, he did not completely get rid of Hinrich.

After breaking through to the mid-range, Li Kaiming next to him came over to help defend. Parker passed the ball directly to Duncan. While Li Kaiming was not in place, Duncan made an iconic 45-degree hit after taking the ball!

39 is better than 37!

The Wizards served the ball from the baseline to the frontcourt. Li Kaiming used the cover of his teammates to receive the pass outside the three-point line, and then directly picked it up and threw it.

The Spurs had to let Danny Green, who was changing defense, chase him, but the height difference between him and Li Kaiming was too big, and they couldn't interfere with Li Kaiming's shot at all. The basketball went hollow into the net, 39 to 40.

Popovich cursed in a low voice on the sidelines!

The Spurs' defensive system is most afraid of people like Li Kaiming, who can ignore defensive shots in any environment. Instead, James is the type who blasts the penalty area, which is what Popovich is most happy to encounter.

Although Duncan is older, his defense at the basket is still top-notch. Even this season, Duncan averages 2.7 blocks per game, which shows how terrifying this guy is at protecting the basket!

However, this kind of terrifying defense at the basket is somewhat unable to exert its due power when encountering Li Kaiming.

Although it can also reduce Li Kaiming's attacks on the basket, everyone knows that his biggest threat is from the outside.

The Spurs served to the frontcourt. Duncan first came inside to set a screen for Danny Green, and then ran out to cover Parker. It was like a perpetual motion machine on the court.

Hinrich was blocked by Duncan's broad body and couldn't find any space to squeeze through. Parker comfortably broke into the middle distance and faced Li Kaiming, who was waiting for him on the inside.

After being intercepted by Li Kaiming in the last round, Popovich pointed at Parker's nose and scolded him on the sidelines. Of course he was angry, but his anger was not directed at Popovich, but at Li Kaiming in front of him.

This time he must get one back!

Parker firmly believed in his heart, and then accelerated and rushed to the inside with Li Kaiming. When he reached the reasonable collision zone, he changed his rhythm and slightly shook Li Kaiming away.

So Parker decisively chose to hold the ball with his right hand, preparing to find the direction of the backboard for a layup.

Judging from his shooting percentage for layups under the basket, as long as the ball is not blocked, the goal is almost guaranteed.

However, Parker still underestimated the length of the Chinese man in front of him. Although Li Kaiming was swayed a little, he made up for the lagging space with his bullet speed and reaction speed. His height and wingspan allowed him to complete this beautiful block.

Snapped!

Like a smash on the volleyball court, Li Kaiming slapped the ball onto Parker, but the latter did not react and the ball hit his leg and rolled out from the baseline.

The bottom line referee has a sharp gaze, and the Wizards have a ball in the backcourt!

When retreating, Parker lowered his head and did not dare to look at Popovich's face.

The Wizards' offense came to the frontcourt. This time, Li Kaiming caught the ball and broke through in one step. He met the help of the inside defense, so he threw the ball directly to the basket, and Brac, who was waiting for help under the basket, dunked with both hands!

39 to 42! The Wizards have the intention of widening the point difference.

This time the Spurs chose to let Duncan play in singles inside. After Duncan received the ball with his back, Li Kaiming used his torso to hold the former while stretching out his right hand to interfere with Duncan's sight.

Li Kaiming still remembers the first time he met Duncan in his rookie season. Although his final statistics were gorgeous, he was still taught a lesson by this guy on the court. The most important thing was that the Wizards lost.

So in his heart, he has always had an obsession with this series, and that is to get back what he lost in his rookie season!

Of course, Duncan didn't know that the young man he was facing had so many thoughts in his mind. After observing that no one from the Wizards came up to help defend, he decisively took the ball and arched his back twice, then leaned against Li Kaiming and used his strong strength. The advantage turns away from the baseline.

Li Kaiming tried his best to withstand Duncan, but this old guy was so powerful. Even though his strength attribute had been increased to 90 points, he was still no match for Duncan.

Duncan squeezed Li Kaiming away, trying to make another throw to the plate, but after being squeezed away, Li Kaiming quickly rushed forward again, and then jumped up hard to interfere with Duncan's throw.

In the end, the throw hit the backboard, bounced around, rolled around the rim, and fell again.

On the opposite side, Brac grabbed the rebound and passed it to Hinrich to dribble past half court. Li Kaiming and Hinrich set up a screen in the high post, and then turned around directly. Hinrich hit the ball to him. Duncan and Morris Jr. from the Spurs rushed towards him.

But Li Kaiming did not choose to go directly to the inside. Instead, he changed direction and rushed towards Morris.

When Little Morris saw Li Kaiming coming towards him, he swallowed secretly, then gritted his teeth and moved forward. However, the expected impact did not happen. When Li Kaiming got in front of him, he pulled it out and threw it away without hesitation!

Little Morris seemed to be standing still, he could only raise his hands in a symbolic defense. As for the effect...

Li Kaiming scored again from mid-range, 39 to 44!

Popovich cursed on the sidelines and called a timeout.

Even though the old man Popovich has white hair, you would think that he is an easy person to get along with, but every player who has played for the Spurs knows that Popovich is famous for being strict, even if he is the core of the team. The three members of GDP often scolded them when they made mistakes on the court!

Now that the Spurs are playing like this, Popovich is naturally very dissatisfied. During the timeout, even the audience sitting around the bench could hear Popovich's roar!

After the game came back, it turned out that the Spurs' tactics were much smoother.

On the Wizards side, except for Li Kaiming, everyone else's scoring efficiency is not high enough. This is Popovich's defensive philosophy. If you have the ability, just kill me alone. I will never let you lead your teammates.

After playing for a while, Li Kaiming also discovered that forcibly passing the ball to his teammates would only put the team in trouble, so he had to open the ball himself first and wait until the Spurs took the initiative to double-team him.

So in the remaining few minutes of the second quarter, Li Kaiming switched to singles mode. Whether it was a three-pointer with the ball from the outside, a three-pointer without the ball, or a mid-range turnaround jumper, all eighteen weapons were on display.

Steve Kerr in the commentary box said with emotion, "It's a real pleasure to watch Lee play. He is proficient in all offensive techniques, and every move is dazzling."

在李凯明的个人发挥下，上半场比赛结束，奇才队以53比49领先马刺队4分，他半场得到24分6篮板3助攻2盖帽1抢断。