This striker is not serious

Amid the cheers of the fans, Duncan and Martin made a jump ball in the center circle.

Martin jumped high to get the ball for the Nuggets, and the visiting team took the lead in attacking.

Lin Ying caught the ball at the top of the arc, and it was Duncan who guarded him.

With those 2.30 meter long arms waving, his passing route was disrupted in various ways.

Just like he did against the Jazz before, he gave the ball to Iverson and then ran a pick-and-roll.

Iverson hit Duncan out of position and took a backward step for a layup.

The action was cool, but unfortunately Duncan's arms were too long, and his shot was interfered with and missed the basket.

Duncan grabbed the defensive rebound and turned it to Parker.

Then you see a "French sports car" appear on the field.

That speed is like seeing Usain Bolt when you run 100 meters, surpassing several defensive players in an instant.

Lin Ying had a strong sense of defense and followed Parker to the frontcourt. When Parker got up, he flew to block the shot.

Parker had a lever in the air to dodge a second shot.

The ball hit the backboard and fell into the net.

If you think that Duncan is the only Spurs player during this period because of Anthony and Lin Ying's pre-game excitement, that is obviously wrong.

Ginobili rose first, and the Pistons were completely unable to defend against him in the 2005 Finals, earning him the nickname "20-Minute Jordan."

Then in the past two years, Parker has come from behind, especially in last year's finals, when he averaged 26.5 points per game and was honored as the first foreign finals MVP in NBA history.

He is now at the absolute peak of his personal career.

The Nuggets played in the frontcourt again, and this time they played more patiently. Lin Yingxing passed the ball directly to the open Smith.

"Dang!"

Smith forgot to bring his knife again!

Oberto protected the defensive rebound under the basket, and then quickly gave the ball to his national team teammate Ginobili.

Then after a sports car, an Argentinian snake appeared on the field!

Ginobili moved quickly, squeezed past Smith with a sideways confrontation, and accelerated in two steps to get to the front.

Iverson was chasing after him, and Ginobili was very experienced in getting in front of Iverson and preventing him from starting.

Then when he got to the free throw line in the frontcourt, he accelerated and flew directly for a layup. Iverson was completely helpless.

4 to 0!

The Spurs started off with a strong start!

There were cheers everywhere.

The camera shows Popovich courtside.

Popovich's serious expression softened slightly.

In fact, Popovich knew that Karl could guess his tactical arrangements, but so what?

With the Spurs and GDP on the court at the same time, can the Nuggets withstand that kind of impact?

Lin Ying holds the ball in the frontcourt again, and he is no longer anxious to make tactics.

Duncan and Oberto's rebounding ability is too strong, and Parker and Ginobili are too difficult to guard when they are on the court at the same time. The result is that as long as they can't score, they will be forced to defend and counterattack.

Therefore, we must find ways to ensure the success rate of positional warfare.

Only by scoring first can we have a chance to launch the Nuggets' defensive counterattack on the defensive end.

He stretched out his hand and signaled that Anthony would use single tactics.

One of the Nuggets' most stable tactics in positional warfare.

After the strong side was cleared, Lin Ying immediately hoisted the ball in.

Come on, Melon, show people what a triple-threat, oh no, two-threat artifact you are!

Anthony catches the ball and faces the frame, and Bowen makes various small moves.

After Anthony swept, he suddenly stopped and pulled.

The ball jumped very high, and Bowen instinctively wanted to make a move, but in the end he pulled back driven by his desire to win.

"Whoa!"

Basketball goes hollow into the net.

The Nuggets' position battle is finally over!

In fact, fans have already seen it after this season. The Nuggets can't believe it without Lin Ying, and they can't do it without Anthony either.

Then, came the Nuggets' defensive round.

It sounds strange to say, but in Karl's tactics, defense is the foundation of his offense.

Parker advanced to the frontcourt, and Duncan moved to the high post to engage in pick-and-roll tactics with him.

Popovich did take advantage of Lin Ying's serial provocation, but if you think he would not use Duncan if he was provoked, then you are overthinking.

Moreover, not to mention 100% of Popovich's positional tactics, at least 80% were developed around Duncan. How could it be possible to give up at the drop of a hat?

Duncan's pick-and-roll is very solid. In addition to his long arms, his shoulder width is also at a historical level.

Iverson was blocked and Parker faced Martin directly.

In order to maximize Lin Ying's defensive ability, Karl arranged for Martin to defend Duncan in the opening game.

Parker was very decisive and took a shot directly from mid-range after breaking it open.

The basketball also hit the basket.

Fast breaks and breakthroughs are what Parker is good at. In addition to his organizational skills, the rest of his growth in the past two years is the distance in his hands.

His stable mid-range shooting ability greatly increases the power of his and Duncan's pick-and-roll tactics.

6 to 2!

When the live footage showed Popovich again, his expression was already relaxed.

He still had the same idea before the game: a team without defense would not be able to beat the Spurs!

Even if that dirty guy Lin Ying can make some difference with his small moves, can his personal ability make up for the defense of an entire team?

You really think you are Kevin Garnett or Tim Duncan!

As long as the Spurs ensure the success rate of their offense and play such a rigid position, the Nuggets will collapse in less than three quarters.

Popovich's idea is actually correct.

Anthony's shot in isolation was interfered by Duncan's help and missed.

He is obviously so good in singles, but why did he break the pass button himself?

The Spurs once again launched a defensive counterattack.

Parker stepped on the gas after catching the ball.

However, Lin Ying was chasing after him closely.

Parker went to the frontcourt and saw that Lin Ying could not get rid of him, and made a trademark spinning top layup.

"Bang!"

But! The ball was blocked by Lin Ying!

The cheers at the scene suddenly stopped.

Popovich also choked on purpose.

It's this guy again!

This time it was Carl's turn to smile.

When he went to watch the Asian Championships, he discovered Lin Ying's potential.

His learning ability and on-field error correction ability are extremely good.

The first time I failed to guard against Parker, I obviously paid attention to Parker's fake move when I jumped again the second time.

This kind of player may not become Anthony, but he has a chance to become an All-Star.

Spurs frontcourt sideline ball.

There was a detail on the court. After communicating with Karl, Lin Ying took the initiative to switch defenses with Martin.

Duncan's plantar fasciitis only affects his low-post offensive ability and movement speed, but will not affect his pick-and-roll quality.

So it would be better if he switches to guard Duncan now.

Facts also proved that his judgment was very correct.

Parker then set up a pick-and-roll with Duncan, and was blocked by Lin Ying.

Moreover, Lin Ying provided defensive pressure, and Parker failed to knock the ball to Duncan who was on the downswing in the first shot.

He could only try to pull Lin Ying to the outside and then lob the ball in.

The idea is correct, but... Lin Ying didn't go out!

If nothing else, as a data analyst, he knows very well that Parker doesn't have three points!

In fact, if Parker had a stable three-point shot, he would have a chance to chase Paul's historical status!

But unfortunately he didn't.

Parker hesitated and shot a three-pointer from the outside.

"when!"

Blacksmithing without suspense.

The ball was a long backboard, and it just bounced towards Lin Ying.

Lin Ying grabbed the rebound and then passed it forward in two steps. Finally it was the Nuggets' turn to counterattack!

Although there is no direct attack like Parker and Ginobili, the overall counterattack is very fast.

Iverson finally hit the ball to Smith who followed up.

Smith caught the ball and made a big windmill dunk!

Although the first ball was missed in the opening game, the dunk performance does not require any touch!

Otherwise, how do you think the nickname Jordan came from!

6 to 4!

The Spurs were playing fiercely, but they only led the Nuggets by 2 points!

And despite the fact that they are still lagging behind, the morale of the Nuggets players on the court is not low at all.

Because Karl made it clear to them before taking the field, don't think about taking the lead in the first half, and winning with the Spurs!

The current situation is a tug of war!

Parker advanced to the frontcourt and scored one for Ginobili.

Harden was nicknamed "Little Ginobili" when he debuted, and the two were very similar in their playing styles.

If you make a fake throw and really stop suddenly and step back, you may fall down at any time, but you have a strong sense of rhythm.

Smith was almost knocked down.

This is a man that the Pistons didn't recruit back then.

"Whoa!"

The demon sword is unsheathed and two points are obtained!

GDP’s firepower is truly unstoppable.

Popovich got up and went to the sidelines. He pumped his fists and yelled for the team to strengthen defense.

If the Spurs cannot open up the score as soon as possible, the less likely his tactics will be effective.

Like previous games, his "passionate" state caused the Spurs' defensive intensity to surge.

There are obviously more confrontations and small moves on the field.

Anthony was so entangled by Bowen that he couldn't take his seat properly.

Lin Ying gave the ball to Iverson.

Iverson and Martin broke into the basket after picking and rolling.

The Spurs' defense defended very quickly, and Iverson burst in and was trapped.

Iverson didn't have a chance to take a shot directly, and he dribbled the ball and slipped past the baseline in a thrilling manner.

Seeing that this wave of tactics will end in failure.

At this moment, a figure cut in from the middle at just the right moment.

Lin Ying!

The previous sluggish performance in January forced him to make changes.

That change made his style of play more flexible and less easy to defend.

So looking back, if a rookie can break through the rookie wall, it will definitely be an upgrade.

Iverson's pass was timely, and Lin Yingyun took two steps in front of Bowen, who came to help defend.

The first time Bowen saw Lin Ying... he was scared.

Especially when he saw Lin Ying's hand, the scene when he was KO would automatically appear in his mind.

You know, he was originally diagnosed by the doctor as having a mild concussion!

Good people are afraid of bad people. What are bad people afraid of?

Afraid of evildoers!

"Bang!"

Bowen didn't dare to fight, so Lin Ying jumped into the air and launched a one-handed chop.

8 to 6!

This ball made Popovich angry and glared, but there was nothing he could do.

Originally, when dealing with rookies, Bowen or Horry would basically lose their temper when they faced each other.

As a result, I now met someone who was more ruthless than them all.

Moreover, Lin Ying's KO of Bowen happened right under his nose.

At first, his eyelids twitched twice unconsciously.

He has seen a lot of fights, but this is the first time he has seen a two-punch KO in his life!

Parker lobbed the ball to Duncan in the frontcourt.

Duncan hit Lin Ying from behind.

Physically speaking, Duncan suppressed Lin Ying too much.

If it weren't for plantar fasciitis, it would be easy for Duncan to hit Lin Ying in the low post.

But tonight, it took Duncan a while to get to the basket and turn around to get a shot.

Moreover, Lin Ying didn't take any chances, so he failed to score the ball in the end.

Martin protected the defensive rebound, and the Nuggets launched another defensive counterattack.

This time Iverson scored quickly.

The Nuggets tied the score!

A wave of flat-A Nuggets?

Doesn't exist!

Although Popovich is right, Lin Ying is not Garnett or Duncan.

But thanks to his excellent physical condition and confrontation ability, as well as his excellent prediction.

Whether it is single defense or assist defense, he has shown considerable level.

Moreover, the younger you are on defense, the better it is. Paul George, Jimmy Butler, and even Kobe are all super giants who started out as defenders!

Oh, by the way, the year Leonard was guarding James and he cursed, Leonard was only in his second year!

So even if he is not as good as those two, the help Lin Ying brings to the Nuggets' defense is real.

Now it was Popovich's turn to feel uncomfortable.

He recalled that when the two teams met for the first time in the regular season, he led 100,000 troops to surround Denver, and as a result, Lin Ying's reputation as a powerful player in San Antonio was fulfilled.

This time he came again with 100,000 troops, but the result was another unlucky start!

About 8 minutes into the first quarter, the Nuggets were trailing 18-20 and clinging to the score.

Popovich took Duncan off to rest, but he left Parker and Ginobili on the court.

As said before the game, if Ginobili is placed in the starting lineup, it is inevitable that GDP playing time will increase.

After halftime, the Nuggets trailed the Spurs by 1 point 41 to 42 heading into the intermission!

When the camera showed Popovich before halftime, his face was as serious as it was at the beginning.

This is not only a bad start, but also a failure to attack for a long time!

He was afraid that he was almost suffering from internal injuries.

Coming back from the second half, the Spurs' offensive continued unabated, but the Nuggets were also firing on all cylinders.

By the second half of the third quarter, it was obvious that the Spurs were starting to lose their physical fitness.

After three quarters, the Nuggets led the Spurs by 6 points 73-67!

Generally speaking, according to Popovich's tactics, the score was basically settled before halftime.

But GDP's ability was so strong that it managed to survive until the second half of the third quarter.

But after all, Duncan is no longer the "flying devil" he was before.

Moreover, the impact of plantar fasciitis on the offensive end is relatively small, after all, Parker and Ginobili have already grown up.

The bigger problem is the defensive end. Duncan's defensive area has obviously become smaller.

If you can score but can't limit the Nuggets, you still can't open the score!

The result is naturally predictable.

In the end, the Spurs unexpectedly collapsed in the fourth quarter and lost to the Nuggets 89-103!

Normally after an NBA game, the head coaches of the two teams need to shake hands at midfield.

Popovich looked at Karl, who was smiling across from him, and his face was livid.

After a symbolic handshake, he turned around and walked away.

Prime Minister Guda is also online on time. This issue is called "NBA·Nuggets·Lin Yingzhuan":

In his first year as a rookie, he paid homage to Lin Lin.

In April, Popovich raised his voice and wanted to lead 100,000 troops to Denver. He summoned Melon and all the AI ​​troops to gather. The thieves retreated and were ordered to stop the troops.

Ying thought, "The thieves are returning in force now, which is not their original intention. They must pretend to retreat in order to stop our troops, but instead they are taking advantage of the weakness to conceal their unpreparedness." This means that he will not stop his troops.

More than ten days later, Popovich arrived in Denver and refused to return!

ps: Thanks for the 3-methylindole reward!