After the big loss, the Spurs players were in the locker room ready to meet Popovich's wrath.

But unexpectedly, Popovich did not get angry, but said something moving in front of the players.

'Every single one of you did your best, no player was to blame tonight, the responsibility for the loss was me and the coaching staff, and if someone had to leave the team at the end, it would have been me.

After saying this, the Spurs players suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

They even felt that being able to get Popovich to speak like that shows how disappointing they were.

"Old man, we'll win it back in the end."

Duncan spoke rarely.

He usually used this title only in private, he called Old Man Popovich like a father, and Popovich would call him a boy.

And he made a rare promise.

"It's me who didn't defend against Dejan, and I must have tried my best to defend against him."

Without waiting for Popovich to speak, Ginobili took the initiative to stand up and speak.

"No, it's my responsibility."

"Mine."

……

Then came Parker, Bowen......

The rest of the Spurs team stepped up to take the blame.

Popovich's words had an unexpected effect.

After the big loss, the Spurs' morale reached the highest point since the series.

Popovich nodded, he saw what he wanted to see.

Sima's words have always been well versed in the way of people's hearts.

Of course, what happened after the Spurs game is known only to those in the locker room.

After a big win on the road and regaining home-court advantage, Mavericks fans can't wait to get started on the next game.

After all, the Spurs look like they can't do anything about the Mavericks' one-on-one tactics.

It's no exaggeration to say that even if you let Auerbach come now, he won't be able to turn the situation around.

Because of the Mavericks' style of play, it may only be a matter of time before the latter is eliminated.

It was at this time that Game 4 between the Wizards and the Nets in the Northeast started at the Nets' home court.

In previous series, the Wizards have rewritten the big score to 2-1.

Yao Ming's strength, coupled with the advantage of the team's overall strength, allowed the Wizards to take the initiative in the series.

After the start of the fourth game, everything went as the fans expected.

At the end of the first half, the Wizards led the Nets by 10 points, 48-38.

However, in the second half, the game changed dramatically.

That change is not in ability, but in momentum.

The Nets players have all kinds of physical struggles on the defensive end, crazy defense, or mad dog defense.

The referees are relatively lenient in this era, which also allows the Nets to use this defense to launch defensive counterattacks frequently.

As a result, the Wizards scored only 35 points in the second half, but the Nets scored 46 points on defensive counterattacks!

No more, no less, and in the end, the Nets won by exactly one point over the Wizards 84-83.

And after the Nets won this game, the two sides tied 2-2 on the score!

The game of BO7 became BO3, and the two sides returned to the same running line.

In the end, who will make the cut is full of suspense.

League President David Stern was also on hand for the game.

While the fans at the scene celebrated the bloody battle of the Nets, he was frowning and pondering.

Such a game...... It's too low to watch.

Especially for the outside players, the various elbows are very brutal and rough.

If you keep playing in this way, it will be difficult for the NBA to promote it globally.

He had to gradually civilize the game, starting with the defense of the perimeter players.

He already had a plan hatched in his mind, but it would definitely take some time.

Of course, whatever he's going to do, that's next season, or later.

The day after the Wizards and Nets played, Game 4 of the Spurs-Mavericks West showdown was also played in San Antonio.

The Mavericks continued to play the same singles tactics as they did in the previous game, and the Spurs still didn't have much to do.

It's a tactic that's so targeted that unless the Spurs abandon their existing defensive system and start over, that restraint will always be there.

But it's not easy to change the defensive system, and it will definitely not be possible to do it in two days.

However, the Spurs showed their fans something else, offense.

That's right, it's the offense.

Everyone thinks the Spurs are a defensive team, but they are, and always have been.

But as its outside strength has grown, its offense has actually been improving.

Whether it's playing in the Western Conference semifinals with the Lakers this year in history, or playing with the Kings in reality, they have got at least two or three of the 110+ games.

This ratio is actually very telling.

They win games most of the time on defense, but to attack, they can do that now!

And after Sun Hao and Bodi Luoga, the two European emperors, performed one after another, this time, the third European emperor Ginobili broke out.

He scored 25 points off the bench, setting a new single-game scoring high in his playoffs.

Add to that Duncan's 32 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists, and Parker's 19 points. Jackson's 17 points.

The Spurs blossomed across the board, and finally narrowly defeated the Mavericks 119-113, and also tied the score 2-2!

After the first four games of the East and West Finals, all of them were tied.

In other words, they will usher in the battle of Tianwang Mountain in the fifth game!

The game of bo7 became bo3, and the person who won the game directly got the match point, hence the name of Tianwang Mountain.

The intensity of this battle will not be inferior to the battle of life and death.

The Mavericks and Spurs have played each other in the playoffs for the third year in a row, but the first two games were all 3-1 after all four games.

The first year was 3-1 for the Spurs and 3-1 for the Mavericks in the second.

A closer score also indicates a closer level of strength and also represents more pressure.

You have to say that both teams, both the coaching staff and the players are under a lot of pressure.

The Mavericks have tactics that the Spurs can barely defend, but if they lose Game 4 and lose Game 4, they naturally have the potential to lose Game 5.

Although the Spurs won Game 4, they scored a full 119 points to win.

They're certainly better at scoring than they used to be, but it's obviously a bit unrealistic for you to have them score like this in two games in a row.

The pressure is great.

In Dallas, the Mavericks players are training for Game 5.

The good news for them is that they have a better regular season record, and the battle of Tianwang Mountain will be played at home.

This can give them more confidence in the game.

After some simple training, Sun Hao then sat on the sidelines to "rest".

Others enter the system and start targeted ultra-long three-point training.

After obtaining [Shooting Talent], his shooting ability is increased.

But as analyzed earlier, to fulfill that part of the ceiling, he still needs more training.

This is what he knew beforehand.

What he didn't know, or what he didn't expect, was that the training was much faster than he had imagined.

In fact, if you think about it carefully, it is normal that he has been trapped in this bottleneck period for a long time.

The time of the system is 1 to 3, and one year is three years.

So it's like a dam that opens the gates, gushing out in an instant, and the speed is naturally fast.

And the main thing that has been improved is actually his ultra-long three-point ability.

That's why he was able to hit several long-range three-pointers in the opening game against the Spurs.

His "infinite range" is very, very close to the Hall of Fame.

While practicing, Sun Hao heard someone calling him in reality.

He came out of the system, and then he found out that it was Nowitzki.

At the moment of pressure, Popovich did not arrange any training with strong execution, focusing on shooting, supplemented by relaxation.

At this point, the training is going on more or less, and the players are moving freely.

Nowitzki offered to play him with three-pointers for fun, and the loser would wait for the whole team to dinner.

"Nope."

Sun Hao refused.

It's too boring.

"We're far from the super, and the team that lost the playoffs is all covered."

As soon as Sun Hao said this, there was already an unstoppable commotion in the training ground.

A full meal, and a full meal, everyone can tell the difference.

Nowitzki, yes.

Originally, it was entertainment, as for how many meals to invite, for people of their value...... Do you think there is a difference between spending 10 yuan and spending 100 yuan for Jack Ma?

The impromptu event after training was not only interesting for the players, but also for Nelson Sr. and Johnson.

After asking what it was, Nelson Sr. and Johnson were already laughing and shaking their heads.

There is still a little more chance than the three-point Nowitzki, and it is far more than the ultra...... Sun Hao is deducting money from Nowitzki's bag!

It's actually a lot of fun, though.

How to compare it to ultra-far, you say ultra-far, one step away from the three-point line is called ultra-far, and throwing it in the backcourt to the front court is also super far.

They set five points, one three-point line, two steps, logo, midline, backcourt logo.

It's just five balls, and luck is important compared to ability.

Nowitzki started first, and he took a step from beyond the three-point line.

For a big man like him, the power in this position is completely sufficient, so his shot doesn't look much different from the three-point line.

"Huh!"

Nowitzki's three-point shot went into the net.

This soft feel is unmatched by the big man on active duty.

"It's your turn."

Nowitzki looked at Sun Hao with a smile after throwing.

The fun of this kind of game is that when you throw one, you throw the pressure on the other person, and then you can sit back and watch the show.

Well, it's like kicking a ball.

It's just a stress ball.

Sun Hao dribbled the ball to the designated position and adjusted his shot.

"Huh!"

The same hollow into the net.

Although he can't compare to Nowitzki in height, Sun Hao, who has a small steel cannon body, has never been weak in strength.

And more importantly, as the ceiling of shooting talent increases, the impact of shooting distance on him is also significantly weaker.

Although it is impossible to say a full-court three-point like in "Kuroko's Basketball", he does have the ability to shoot in the backcourt logo position.

Of course, the shooting percentage of that distance is definitely not too high.

The pressure ball was kicked to Nowitzki's side.

Nowitzki took a second shot from beyond the three-point line, and this time he adjusted his breathing.

For most people, the distance beyond the three-point line is not more than one point, and the difficulty is one dimension greater.

Nowitzki adjusted his stance and dribbled twice in a row before he made a move.

"Huh!"

Accompanied by the cheers of his teammates on the sidelines, Nowitzki shouted with joy.

It's overjoyed.

The pressure ball was kicked to Sun Hao again.

Sun Hao then shot in the same position.

"Phew!"

But he was possessed by the mamba in an instant, and the basketball smashed out of the frame!

The uproar at the scene was louder.

Like Nelson Sr., they certainly know Sun Hao's three-point ability.

But now, Nowitzki is ahead!

This is what I said before, a ball, or super far, in addition to strength, but also depends on luck!

Nowitzki smiled and walked over to the logo and took a deep breath.

Sun Hao often shoots in this position in the game, but he basically doesn't shoot much.

"Phew!"

Sharpen the gun in battle, easy to shoot crookedly.

Nowitzki's logo is three points off.

Sun Hao's opportunity has come.

There are three goals left and he has to make sure he scores to have a chance to win.

This time he adjusted his breath before he struck.

"Huh!"

The gun is diligent, and it can only be hard at critical moments...... Bright.

After three balls were thrown, the two were tied 2-2!

There are only 2 balls left.

Although it is said that the entertainment part, it is still exciting to really hit this point.

Nowitzki's attempt in the middle line.

This distance is a bit far for him.

He doesn't usually have nothing to do to practice this.

However, his shooting foundation is there, and he doesn't have to deliberately change his shooting posture.

He jumps out.

It's like a cruise missile.

"Phew!"

But the ideal is very plump, and the reality is very skinny.

It's a bit hard for him.

Sun Hao walked to the middle line.

His expression was serious, and he even simulated it a few times before making a move.

His current "unlimited range" badge is close to the Hall of Fame, and he is almost a kick in the door.

So he's looking for feelings.

It's the same jumper, but he's using a single-motion push.

"Huh!"

With a crisp sound, Sun Hao's ultra-long three-point hit in the middle line must be hit!

3 to 2!

This is basically equivalent to a quasi-lore.

Because of the backcourt logo, the probability of throwing in is too low.

Nowitzki was already laughing and shaking his head.

The players are also heathing, getting ready for their own playoff meal set.

Nowitzki's last goal.

Backcourt logo, this distance is a little too far even for him.

He dribbled the ball to the back of the court and had a run-up.

After Sun Hao threw that midfield three-pointer, the pressure ball had actually been broken.

Whether this ball is thrown or not, it all depends on the face.

Nowitzki makes a run-and-shoot shot.

The ball looks noticeably heavier.

"Bang!"

The ball hit the rebound.

But maybe Nowitzki himself didn't expect it at all, and after the ball flew out and hit the basket, it bounced back...... Shot heavily into the net bag.

This, full of European energy, into the soul!

The team-mates didn't care about the draw or not, Bodiloga and Bale had already rushed to Nowitzki and yelled.

This ball is thrown, and it is cool!

If you do it in the game, it's going to be one of Nowitzki's top 10 goals!

After the excitement, Sun Hao's last ball.

After Nowitzki threw the backcourt logo, the two were already tied 3-3 in the score.

If Sun Hao wants to win, there is only one situation, and that is to invest this backcourt logo as well.

However, this kind of luck is more important, even Sun Hao can only do his best.

Sun Hao didn't run like Nowitzki, but just retreated to a position one or two steps behind the logo.

He dribbled the ball a few times to get a feel.

Then he took a deep breath.

Then, looked at the sky.

The arena in Dallas was empty above.

Generally, teams will fly the divisional champion and championship flags over the arena.

The Mavericks, not on one side.

Not to mention the championship, they haven't even made it to the finals before!

Sun Hao and Nowitzki led the team to the Western Conference Finals last year, and they have already tied the best result in team history.

It's been more than 20 years since the Mavericks officially joined the NBA in 1980, and this record is disastrous.

All thoughts were just for a moment, and Sun Hao was looking at the sky more in ...... Take a breath of European air.

Looking at the basket in the distance, Sun Hao took a step forward, and while doing this action, his shooting followed the action and came out.

Unlike Nowitzki's running shot, this is a real snipe.

The ball spun toward the basket, not as heavy as Nowitzki, but just as swift as castration.

The ball hadn't quite dropped yet, and the players on the sidelines already had a feeling.

This goal will go in!

"Huh!"

The feeling has also been fulfilled, and Sun Hao's sniper has scored three points!

4 to 3!

In the end, he narrowly defeated Nowitzki by one goal and won the dinner battle!

The players were already cheering and celebrating, at least not having to talk about how it came to be in the case of a deuce.

Nowitzki has already taken care of their post-playoffs meal.

But.

Sun Hao didn't show excitement at this time.

It's not that he's not excited, it's that he's ...... The excitement was overblown.

Just as he was throwing in that backcourt logo three-pointer in front of him, the system's prompt sounded in his head.

"Congratulations to the host, the Infinite Range Badge has been upgraded to the Hall of Fame level, which has been upgraded to the highest level."

Infinite Range (Hall of Fame): Dramatically improves the shooting percentage and consistency of three-point shooting from longer positions!

Hiss~

Sun Hao couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

A Hall of Fame-level long-range marksman, plus a Hall of Fame-level infinite range!

His three-point ability, the ceiling has reached the ceiling!

Now, it's up to him to raise the lower limit.

If he can really realize all his shooting talent, then he is negligible from the peak Curry's three-point shooting ability!

Although his score will not be too explosive before the hand-check rule is lifted, it will definitely be canceled one day!

Hiss~

He couldn't help but swallow again.

Since then, at the beginning of the century, it will have the name of the day.

"You win, I'll pay for all the rest of the meal."

At that moment, Nowitzki's voice rang in his ears.

It turned out that Nowitzki saw that he had not spoken all the time and thought that something was wrong with him.

"No, I'll come."

Sun Hao came out of the system, with an excited look on his face that couldn't be hidden at all.

"Huh?"

Nowitzki looked at Sun Hao suspiciously, their previous agreement was that the loser came.

"I come, the winner is happy, the winner comes."

Sun Hao directly changed the agreement.

Nowitzki wanted to say that he had been stopped by Sun Hao.

Sun Hao turned around and told the team about his treat, and he added one more thing.

If the team can win the championship in the end, he will also cover the cost of the championship parade!

When Sun Hao said this, even Nowitzki was stunned for a moment.

You, Kuban possessed!

Sun Hao had a very serious expression.

Is he excited?

The answer is yes.

But he was clearly not excited enough to mess around.

Because his operation is buying people's hearts.

Remember his [Bond] No, a bond can be generated when the friendship reaches 80.

In fact, after he confirmed that it wasn't a joke, he had already seen that in the system, Bale, Dampier, Bodi Loga and his favorability had broken through 80.

Who doesn't like such an inhuman player!

In this wave, steady blood is not lost.

Of course, compared to this, Sun Hao is looking forward to the next battle of Tianwang Mountain.

He's already a little ...... I'm hungry and thirsty!