The invincible kryptonite of basketball

What Popovich did before the game was more tactical deployment.

This deployment is also perfectly fine.

The Heat's tiebreaker against the Celtics in the previous game was very illustrative. If it weren't for Battier's sudden outburst, the outcome of the game would still be uncertain.

The performance of the Big Three of the Heat is relatively stable, and what they will really play a decisive role in is the kind of anxious game of three to five points.

So what the Spurs have to do is to limit the performance of the Heat's role players and avoid that situation as much as possible.

"Tim, don't keep it, and don't think about physical issues. Their inside line is weak. This is our biggest opportunity."

Popovich spoke to Duncan alone at the end.

In the regular season game, Tang Tian's explosion was very important, and Duncan's dominance in the interior was also very important.

If the Spurs want to win this series, controlling the performance of role players and gaining an advantage in the paint are the two things they must do.

271+ Chapter Two Attacking Giants (two in one chapter)

On June 6, US time, the first game of the 12-2011 NBA Finals officially kicked off at the ATT Arena.

The first game of the finals attracted worldwide attention.

At the game site, the Big Three of TNT, plus Miller and Sergey Breen of ESPN, were present in a five-person file.

Not only fans in the United States, because of Tang Tian's participation, the ratings in China on the other side of the ocean are also bursting.

On CCTV [-], veteran commentators Zhang Weiping and Su Qun also started to warm up at the sideline commentary booth early.

"Director Zhang, which side do you think has a greater chance of winning this first match?"

"I think? The Spurs should have a better chance." Zhang Weiping thought for a while and said.

"How should I put it, first of all, the Heat have just played seven games with the Celtics in the Eastern Conference, so they must be weak in terms of physical strength.

And in terms of style of play, the Spurs are a typical inside-out style of play, with a much better sense of spacing than the Heat. The Heat can shoot three-pointers from outside, but they are not very accurate in the playoffs.

There is also the defense of the Spurs, Green, Leonard, Tang Tian, ​​​​their entire front line, including the perimeter defense, is doing very well, and they are not afraid of the breakthroughs of James and Wade.

The last thing is Popovich's ability. The opposite Spoelstra is not bad, but if you look at the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, Popovich's three-wing lineup is not something that ordinary coaches can think of and dare to try. of.

In addition, this is the home court of the Spurs, so ah, the Spurs are more likely to win the first game. "

As a commentator of the older generation, Zhang Weiping is often active in the front line of the game, and the commentary is quite professional.

"Then what do you think the Heat need to do well if they want to win?" Su Qun then asked.

"For this, it still depends on James and the Heat's outside shooters. The spacing we are talking about is also relative. If James feels good tonight, the Spurs' defense shrinks, and the Heat make a three-pointer, then the trouble is The Spurs are gone.

In fact, at this time, if there is Kobe, it will definitely be useful. He can shoot suddenly, which is better than James. "

When Zhang Weiping said this, Su Qun couldn't help laughing. This game can be said to be Kobe without the Lakers.

The commentator talked eloquently, and the scene soon entered the opening ceremony, and the starting lineups of both sides were also announced.

On the Heat's side, Chalmers and Wade are on the outside, Battier and James are on the front line, and Bosh is the center.

After Bosh came back, he played 3 games in the Eastern Conference finals, all of which were off the bench, and this time he returned to the starting lineup.

Moreover, Spoelstra took the initiative to seek changes and put Battier, who had performed well before, into the starting lineup.

Coupled with Bosh playing the fifth position, this is also a lineup that promotes counterattack speed.

For the Spurs, because Bosh is the kind of big man who can play back and pass the ball, Popovich didn't use the three-wing starting lineup.

Outside Parker and Green, strikers Tang Tian and Diaw, center Duncan.

This is also a lineup without a center.

The two sides agreed on this.

After the opening ceremony, the starting players of both sides came on stage one after another.

Before playing, the players went to the technical table to wipe their hands with chalk.

Magnesium powder is an auxiliary tool commonly used in the NBA. It can prevent the palms from sweating and prevent slippery hands from holding the ball.

James grabbed a handful after rubbing the chalk, and threw it directly into the sky at the Spurs fans.

Sprinkle with magnesium powder.

The little emperor's signature move.

No matter home or away, he comes here once.

Most of the fans have long been used to his actions, no matter the sidelines or some fans couldn't help booing.

After all, this action is somewhat provocative for an away game.

Bosh and Duncan jump the ball in midfield after the starters come on.

Bosh is taller than Duncan, and his wingspan is not inferior to Duncan, but after the whistle, the ball was returned to the half court by Duncan ahead of schedule.

Shi Fu didn't beat Ibaka in the Western Conference finals jump ball once, and he finally felt proud in the finals.

The Spurs went first.

Zip hammer tactics, Tang Tian and Green's positions opened up space, and Parker used Dior's pick-and-roll on the left to break through to the basket.

As Zhang Weiping said, the Spurs have a good sense of space on the court, and the Heat's defense has expanded a lot.

After Parker broke through, he did not pass the ball to Green or Tang Tian according to the tactics, but turned around and gave the ball to Duncan under the basket.

Duncan received the ball and directly leaned on Bosh to make a shot.

Bosh is tall and has long arms, but he is not strong in confrontation. After being leaned on by Duncan, he couldn't get up.

Duncan's shot was not disturbed too much, and the ball hit the board and went into the frame.

The Spurs took the lead.

For the Heat's offense, the Spurs put up a 2-3 zone defense at the beginning.

After the ball fell on the outside for a while, Chalmers got a chance.

Chalmers' open three-pointer missed.

In addition to Battier, the Heat's role players this year are indeed not satisfactory.

Duncan stuck Bosh received a defensive rebound.

Parker held the ball and advanced to the frontcourt. In the same tactic, Duncan received the ball and continued to single Bosh.

Bosh's center of gravity sank on the ball, and he straightened his arms to interfere.

Duncan turned and shot continuously.

"boom!"

The ball was missed by Bosh.

However, Duncan's movements were faster than Bosh's. After judging where the ball landed, he directly reached out and scored.

4 is better than 0!

Less than 2 minutes into the game, Duncan had scored 4 points and 2 rebounds.

Spoelstra was on the sidelines at this time with his hands on his hips, looking at Bosh with a helpless expression.

To say that Bosh is not weak, and he is so big, he was so crushed and beaten by an old Duncan.

Heat's offense, Bosh pulled outside the three-point line.

James chose to break through for a layup.

step.

two steps.

After stepping on the third step, he got up and fought against Dior, which caused the latter's pulling foul and got two free throw opportunities.

There were boos at the scene.

James made two free throws against boos.

All off.

Duncan received another rebound.

Parker advanced to the frontcourt with the ball, and Duncan continued to play singles with the ball under the basket.

At this time Battier came back to help defend.

Duncan flicked his hand and gave the ball to Green on the outside.

Green made a three-pointer with the ball.

"boom!"

The shot was slightly off.

However, Duncan got stuck under the basket, grabbed the offensive rebound, pushed Bosh away, and directly dunked with both hands to score!

"Whoa whoa!"

This dunk blew up the scene, and also caused Barkley and O'Neal in the commentary to scream.

This is 35-year-old Duncan!

Spoelstra just shook his head at this time, and he called Haslem up and asked him to go on the court to replace Chalmers.

Wade made a breakthrough jumper after a continuous change of direction.

But Tang Tian gave enough pressure, and his shot still missed.

The Heat haven't scored yet!

Looking back, Parker lobbed the ball directly.

Duncan backed Bosh for the fourth time.

Wade wanted to close the ball, but Duncan forced him back with an outward pass.

Duncan then made a sharp turn towards the basket and made a backhand layup.

Bosh reached out to cover.

But Duncan shot very quickly.

"Snapped!"

"boom!"

"Shh!"

The referee blows the whistle and Bosh's thugs foul.

But after Duncan's shot hit the board, he went in!

2+1!

Duncan's 8th consecutive point after the start!

He dominates the basket!

The reaction of the fans at the scene exploded directly.

Tang Tian rushed to Duncan and yelled.

I am Stone Buddha, who are you!

He wanted to yell out.

But Duncan was expressionless.

Ok.

You are a stone Buddha, you are paralyzed, you are awesome!

Taking advantage of dead ball time, the Heat replaced Chalmers with Haslem.

This move is Spoelstra's helpless move.