This striker is not serious

Abrams is rightly proud.

Because their championship last year has been officially recognized by the NCAA as the "most legendary championship in history."

North American fans call them the "Texas Five", and Texas fans even call them the "Lone Star Five".

As for why it is called this, it has to do with the commentator during the Crazy Three Finals.

The warriors of the Lone Star Republic charged towards the United States. The starting five were just five generals!

After Abrams finished speaking, the Nuggets players all focused their attention on him.

Then, Abrams' small class began.

He was sharing with his Nuggets teammates the magnificent championship history of the University of Texas.

Don't tell me, it's full of emotion and emotion, and it's very immersive.

The Nuggets players were all fascinated.

Even Anthony was listening while stroking his chin, probably recalling his college days.

Lin Ying was also listening.

He feels that Abrams should not study economics, but study to be a news anchor. If he cannot play football, he would be most suitable to be a commentator!

Of course, this effect is what he wants now.

After all, the speech he gave during the Crazy Three finals was just a moment of enthusiasm. If you asked him to give it in the locker room now, he would definitely not be able to do it.

But there is definitely more than one way to solve anything.

Just like what he did in the player meeting before, proper guidance may be more effective than just talking about chicken soup.

Take this wave as an example. Is there anything that can inspire the team's morale more than the legend of the University of Texas' championship?

First the Spurs, then the Lakers, and possibly the Big Three Celtics. This schedule is no different from that of the University of Texas.

So if the University of Texas can do it, how come they have no chance at all?

Confidence is often built because you have seen similar things happen.

Sure enough, Abrams' storyteller said more or less the same thing, and the morale of the Nuggets players also improved significantly.

If a group of students can do something, why can't they, a group of talented people, not be able to do it?

That's it!

…

"Merlot."

The team members left one after another. Lin Ying got up and followed Anthony to stop him.

"Forest."

Anthony smiled and looked at Lin Ying.

Although he struggled with his playing style, it was not a personal grudge between him and Lin Ying.

He still quite likes Lin Ying, a super assistant.

"I have an idea."

Lin Ying said.

…

Before the playoffs officially open, major media have also made predictions about several focus matchups in this year's playoffs.

Among them, the Spurs and Nuggets are naturally the ones receiving the most attention.

Take TNT as an example. They invited Jordan and "Magic" Johnson as guests on this program.

When predicting this group, a very complicated situation arises because everyone's predictions are different.

Kenny Smith gave the result of Spurs 4-2 Nuggets.

"The playoffs are a stage for defense. The Nuggets may have the best offensive talent in the league, but their defensive level is destined to be unable to defeat the Spurs."

His views are well founded.

Johnson gave the Nuggets a 4-2 Spurs result.

"Tim has some problems with his feet, and his condition was obviously not very good in the second half of the season. This will make it very difficult for the Spurs this year."

Johnson looks at problems and details, and he obviously knows that the Spurs' strength is entirely based on Duncan.

Jordan's prediction is that the Spurs will beat the Nuggets 4-1, which is the same as the big score in last year's playoffs.

"Tim is the closest to me in this league."

What Jordan said is even more interesting, and he did not forget to show off his coolness in his predictions.

Barkley predicts Nuggets 4-3 Spurs.

"We have to remember that the Nuggets are now a fully healthy lineup. When they played in December, March, and early April, their winning percentage was second only to the Celtics and Lakers. They have a good chance."

You can't understand Buckley this time. He is doing it for the show's effect, not for breasts, but sincerely.

Four bosses, two viewpoints, four opinions.

Barkley's poisonous milk, Jordan's Law.

This wave, the demons are dancing wildly.

…

On April 19, the NBA playoffs are about to begin.

A total of eight teams played on the first day, with four groups playing against each other.

The Celtics and Hawks in the East, the Cavaliers and Wizards in the East, the Lakers and Mavericks in the West, and the Nuggets and Spurs!

The first game of the series between the Nuggets and Spurs will be played in San Antonio.

Although the Nuggets are ranked higher than the Spurs, because of their worse record, the Spurs have the home court advantage in this series.

It sounds a little strange, but that's the rule. It was the same when the Rockets played the Jazz last year.

The competition only starts in one day, and the domestic hotline is already very busy.

"The Spurs are rubbish and useless. They won the Suns in that way last year. They will definitely lose this year!"

"Don't you know the Spurs are the dirtiest team in NBA history? Without Simawicz's tricks, do you think they could have won those three championships?"

"I think you look down on me, the Big Stone Buddha. Did Bell of the Suns choke Kobe Bryant before he saw you climax?"

"That's right. When Lin Ying elbowed and punched others, he didn't see you climax either?"

"Damn it, this is a dog. How could Lin Ying be like that if Bowen hadn't stepped in? Sure enough, Bowen is Popovich's dog, and you are also a dog!"

…

In order to support the home team, fans from all over the world have started keyboard smoke mode.

In fact, it's not just domestic, it's also very lively abroad. After all, there are too many topics about these two teams.

The Nuggets also arrived in San Antonio on this day and conducted basic training that afternoon.

Their training also attracted many reporters to watch.

Anthony spoke to reporters on the sidelines.

When asked what he thought of the playoffs, Anthony responded this way:

"We know that Tim is the Spurs' strongest firepower, or even their only firepower, so as long as we guard Duncan, we can win the game."

This statement surprised the reporter, but after thinking about it carefully, it seemed that he was right.

But what’s more surprising is yet to come.

When Lin Ying finished training over there and reporters went over to interview him, Lin Ying's answer was truly "earth-shaking."

"Just now Melo said that guarding Tim can win the game. Do you agree with what he said?"

This is what the reporter asked.

"Of course, the Spurs were able to win the championship because of Tim. From the staffing to the head coach, they couldn't do it without Tim."

Lin Ying answered like this.

"Head coach? Are you saying that Popovich can't win the championship without Duncan?"

"This is an obvious thing. If Phil Jackson was coaching, I believe the Spurs would have completed at least three consecutive championships."

Lin Ying replied firmly.

When the reporter heard this, it was interesting. You are more direct than Anthony, and you directly look down on Popovich!

This wave of remarks was reported by the media and caused an uproar in an instant.

It seems that the remarks of just two people were reported by the media, and that is the entire Nuggets team!

Because the game between the two teams attracted a lot of attention, this comment triggered an unprecedented heated discussion on social media.

Especially Lin Ying's words were simply the origin of the war.

…

In the coach's office at AT&T Arena, Popovich was drinking coffee and reading the newspaper as usual.

Coaches of the old school like to enjoy a rare moment of leisure in the morning before getting into the high-intensity work of the day.

While reading the newspaper and drinking coffee, he suddenly laughed.

Because he saw what Anthony said.

This bad boy also knows how to play aggressive generals?

Too bad it didn't work for him.

He has coached in the NBA for many years, and it is impossible to anger him with such kid tricks.

But then his brows furrowed, he put down the coffee in his hand, and his chest rose and fell visibly.

It's Lin Ying again!

This dirty, ugly Chinese!

Not only does he play dirty, but he also talks so rudely!

What does it mean that Phil Jackson can win three consecutive championships?

Without his strategizing, the Spurs wouldn't even be able to win the championship!

Just say that when the Spurs won against the Sonics before, the outside world would think that the Sonics were weak? How naive!

Also, when we played against the Pistons before, no one really thought that the Pistons didn't have the strength to defend the title, right?

Even last year, the Cavaliers were easy to play, but no one knew how strong the Suns were!

hateful!

Although he knew that Lin Ying's words were obviously irritating him.

But I don't know if it was because of Anthony's remarks as a comparison, but because the three consecutive championships hit a sore spot in him, and he obviously lost control of his emotions.

After a while, his mood seemed to calm down, and the corners of his mouth raised slightly.

It's not that he looked away, but that he decided to teach Lin Ying a lesson and let him know why he is a famous NBA coach.

For a team like the Nuggets with almost zero tactical literacy, and for a coach like Karl who doesn't understand defense at all, let him teach them a lesson!

Although it doesn't make sense to let a rookie know how good he is, it would be different if that person was Lin Ying.

It was Stern who protected him before, but no one can protect him this time!

…

A day later, AT&T Arena was packed to capacity.

Although the ball market is usually not very good, after all, it is the playoffs, and the game is against the "enemy" Nuggets!

Although in theory, what Lin Ying did in the regular season was legitimate defense, and the United States also has a law of not giving in, but Spurs fans, do you care about this?

If you don't care about this, when Bowen stepped on everyone in the Sonics, they would have lost their fans long ago!

On the contrary, they feel that Lin Ying is what Popovich sees as a villain and a dirty guy, and the Nuggets are a concentration camp of violent men.

Beating the Nuggets? That is simply the embodiment of justice to punish the thugs.

So how can you not show up to support this kind of competition!

And what's very interesting is that Stern also appeared at the game that night.

This game will become a guarantee of ratings in the first round of this year.

During the warm-up before the game, Duncan practiced for a while and then sat on the sidelines to rest.

Many people don’t know much about plantar fasciitis, and they even think it doesn’t sound serious.

Indeed, in a sense it is not serious, but the level of distress it causes to athletes is significant.

The pain is severe when you step on your heel hard, and it hurts even more when you run for a long time. The continuous pain is the real torture.

Even with NBA-level medical conditions, it is still one of the diseases NBA stars fear most.

In history, O'Neal, Duncan, and even Kobe, Gasol, and Wade in the future have all suffered from it.

The best way to treat this disease is to rest, but time is the most luxurious thing for basketball players.

Last year he gritted his teeth and helped the Spurs win the championship, but this year the impact has been very obvious.

Especially in the second half of the season, his performance was greatly affected.

The warm-up before the game was almost in progress, and the live footage showed Popovich.

Popovich was expressionless and very serious.

Even reporters who went up to interview were rejected.

It looks like the Nuggets are going to pay the price for their "big mouth" tonight.

In the live broadcast booth, Barkley, Smith and guest "Magic" Johnson on TNT are already in place; Yang Yi and Zhang Weiping are also ready.

Many fans here in the United States have turned on online TV, and a large number of fans have already gathered in domestic canteens and canteens.

The lighting, photography, and fans are all in place. The Nuggets' playoff game against the defending champion Spurs is about to begin!

The scene entered the opening ceremony, and the Nuggets took the lead.

When Lin Ying came on stage and Abrams performed the ceremony, the audience was filled with boos.

Originally, they were not interested in Lin Ying because of the previous "conflict", and with yesterday's remarks, Lin Ying was already "disgusted" in their hearts.

Lin Ying pretended not to hear it, and might even have automatically converted these sounds into cheers just like before.

Nuggets lineup: Iverson, J.R. Smith, Anthony, Lin Ying, Martin.

Following the Nuggets is the home team Spurs.

Spurs: Parker, Ginobili, Bowen, Duncan, Oberto.

When he saw this lineup, Lin Ying's face showed no change in expression, but he already knew in his heart that his strategy had worked!

The method of stimulating generals is not a stratagem like the Thirty-six Stratagems, but it can be used in many cases.

The most famous one in history was when Zhuge Liang and Zhou Yu used this strategy.

Popovich has rich coaching experience, and the ordinary provocation method is useless, but the serial provocation method works.

"Parker is a Buddha in good times and bad times, and a demon sword kills gods and demons in desperate times!"

Under normal circumstances, he would not use Ginobili unless he was in desperate situations.

Because the Spurs bench's scoring ability is too weak, Ginobili basically relies on him alone.

If you bring him here, the substitute will most likely be ruined.

But since the first game of this year's playoffs was arranged, the only possibility was that he would be angry.

Just like what he said in past games, "beat the shit out of them", he wanted to beat the Nuggets to the ground in the opening game.

In that case, he doesn't have to worry about the substitutes, because he can win in three quarters and increasing the main player's playing time can completely maintain the strength of the substitutes.

Karl also reacted.

Before going on the field, he called the players together and did some mobilization.

With Popovich's style of play, as long as the Nuggets can withstand the first half, they will basically win!

Although Karl does not know much about defense as Popovich said, but don't treat the coach as a human being, Karl has even more experience!