Duncan was a little temperless by O'Neal, and Ginobili was uncomfortable with Christie's entanglement.

The Spurs' mercury-pumping offense in the series against the Suns, and in the game against the Lakers, it's gone!

As it turns out, Parker is still some way from being truly mature.

This Spurs team is strong in Ginobili this season.

In other words, it's Duncan who decides the Spurs' floor, but it's Ginobili who decides the ceiling!

Ginobili can't play the kind of performance he did in the first round, and it will be difficult for the Spurs to win against the Lakers.

The Lakers fought steadily and eventually defeated the Spurs 103-94 to claim their first victory of the series.

On the Lakers' side, O'Neal scored 29 points, 17 rebounds and 3 blocks, and made 12 of 19 shots, which was amazingly efficient.

The big shark is swimming in the Pacific Ocean again.

Sun Hao "only" scored 21 points, and he was the same as the first two games of the first round, and he stood on the outside to watch the play more often.

You think that's cool?

That's right, this kind of coolness is something he didn't experience before, and others can't experience.

On the Spurs' side, Duncan had a steady output of 27 points and 11 boards.

This may be one of Duncan's strengths, watching him lose his temper at the end of the game by O'Neal, but his contribution in the game is no less.

On the Spurs' side, it was Ginobili who was a little out of shape.

He averaged 25+5+5 data per game against the Suns before, and only scored 13 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists in this game.

But even so, the Spurs only lost to the Lakers by a single-digit point difference, which is enough to show the strength of the Spurs.

It's just that the words of defeat and glory don't make much sense on the stage of the NBA playoffs.

.home, only those who win can stand and continue walking, and those who lose, go home and pack up the fishing rod and go fishing.

At the end of the game, the two teams shook hands, and when Sun Hao and Parker shook hands and hugged, they curiously asked why they didn't say hello before the game today.

Parker didn't speak, just turned his head to look at Popovich on the bench.

Sun Hao quickly understood.

Popovich, this is a little bit of a comment on him!

But it's normal, after all, counting this game, Sun Hao can already be called Popovich's bitter master.

……

"The Spurs, it doesn't seem to be that strong."

Back in the locker room after the game, Ariza spoke.

He played well in this game, played 24 minutes, scored two three-pointers, and scored 11 points, only two points less than Ginobili.

"Kids, it's not that they're not strong enough, it's because we're too strong."

O'Neill patted Ariza on the shoulder.

Sun Hao couldn't help but smile and shake his head after hearing this.

O'Neill always has the ability to say things that seem normal but make people laugh.

This may be his exclusive American humor cell.

However, Sun Hao knows that the Spurs have never been an opponent that can be easily defeated.

When he played against the Spurs in Dallas, he played a tie-break for several years, Duncan's presence, the formation of GDP, and Simavich's ability to adjust.

The first game was just a test at the hole, and the next one was time to get into the theme.

……

Late at night, training gym in Los Angeles.

Ginobili is doing one-on-one offensive and defensive training with Bowen.

Bowen is trying to emulate Christie's defensive style, although he is imitating ...... Not very much.

When the training was over, Ginobili sat on the sidelines and gasped for breath.

Because of his rise, the Spurs' ceiling has increased a lot, and it has also rekindled the confidence of management and San Antonio fans.

You must know that they have been a championship contender in the past few years, but they have been blocked from the Finals by Sun Hao and Nowitzki's Mavericks.

Now that Mavericks team no longer exists, Sun Hao's arrival with the Lakers, coupled with their increased strength, is their best chance to regain the championship.

It's just that the loss in the first game made him realize how terrifying the strength of this Lakers team really is.

In fact, it can be said quite bluntly that if he can't play like in the first round, or even better than that, it is not impossible for the Spurs to be swept.

It's just that...... Christie.

He couldn't help but complain in his heart about the Kings management, not to mention ruining his team, and indirectly giving the Lakers the last piece of the puzzle! I also got a big boss for the alliance!

Of course, he knows that what he has to do is not complain, but to train hard like he did tonight and beat Christie in the game.

It's just that Christie is really restrained from him.

"Manu, I think you should play more with the ball, because that's what you do best."

Bowen could sense Ginobili's confusion, and he gave his advice.

Ginobili nodded, Bowen's words were not wrong.

It's not a good idea to give up your strengths because a defender is good defensively.

Only in that case, he will have to fight with Christie face to face with a bayonet.

However, Christie is older after all, and if he has always been aggressive, his fitness will be his advantage.

"Don't have too much psychological burden, I always feel that you are a different player from everyone else, release your nature, that may be the stronger you."

Bowen then said something very meaningful.

Although playing is dirty, Bowen still has a rich resume in the league, especially when it comes to people.

Ginobili is the quintessential type of unconventional player, and his creativity in playing is the highest of any player he's ever seen.

Ginobili nodded thoughtfully.

……

The day after the Spurs and Lakers match, the other two groups of games in the division semifinals also kicked off.

The first game is the two protagonists of "Palace in Auburn Hills", the Pistons and the Pacers.

The team is still the same two teams, the only difference is that Artest is still suspended, and the Pacers are missing an outside core.

This was also evident in the game, the Pacers, who were unable to limit Anthony's play well.

In the end, in a defensive battle, Anthony scored 28 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to help the Pistons defeat the Pacers 93-82!

You read that right, Anthony had seven assists and put up a James-style stat!

It's not surprising that Anthony needs to share the ball more in Brown's offensive system.

So his style of play has been changing since last season, and this season, it's just that he has already achieved something!

The game between the Pistons and Pacers didn't have much suspense, but the Mavericks and SuperSonics games that followed up gave fans another thrill.

Because of the Lone Ranger, it overturned again!

Ray Allen scored 32 points on 12-of-20 shooting from the field to lead the SuperSonics to a 101-89 win over the Mavericks!

Bryant didn't have a good start in the opening game, scoring 22 points on just 9-of-31 shooting.

This game has shown fans two things.

First, Ray Allen is underrated.

The Bucks' "three musketeers" have always given the impression that they are strong in scoring, but not very strong.

Or in other words, they have always been considered "scouring".

But last season's Kassel, this season's Ray Allen, have given fans a new understanding of him.

Ray Allen, in particular, is an absolutely qualified team leader who can shoot and shoot key shots.

Second, Kobe's touch is too important for the Mavericks!

Because he occupies a large number of shots, it can basically be said that Kobe Bryant's bad hand means that the Mavericks are likely to overturn.

The inability to get Kobe to reduce the right to shoot = Kobe's touch determines the team's game, which has become the biggest headache for the Mavericks' management and coaching staff.

Of course, the strength of the Mavericks is there, just like they beat their opponents in four consecutive games in the first round, fans still feel that the Mavericks have a better chance of winning.

Well, O'Neill is happy.

The Lakers' strength contrasts sharply with the Mavericks' instability, and it's clear who is good and who is bad.

Even when preparing for training, O'Neal and Sun Hao said what he had said before: "Kobe Bryant's kid can't win the championship without me!" ”

Of course, O'Neal is definitely not the only one who has this idea, and there are many fans in Dallas who are beginning to miss Sun Hao.

If the strength of the players is described by data, then Sun Hao fluctuates between 85~95, and Kobe Bryant fluctuates between 70~100!

But the most interesting thing about this world is that you never know what's going to happen in the next second, let alone tomorrow.

While fans were still complaining about Kobe's performance the next day, the Spurs and Lakers ushered in the second meeting of the series at the Staples Center.

There is a very important change in the Spurs' offense compared to the first game, that is, the ball that was originally in Parker's hands is back in the hands of Ginobili!

Spurs, go back to their regular style of play this season!

Although Christie still did a good job of limiting Ginobili's scoring, Ginobili dished out 13 assists throughout the game!

13 points and 13 assists!

Ginobili, incarnated as a master of offensive organization!

If he also has a system badge, this must be Hall of Fame!

Because some of the balls he hit in the game can be described as incredible!

For example, Ginobili broke through and passed the ball from O'Neal's crotch to Duncan's hand under the basket.gif;

For another example, Ginobili misplaced Malone when he broke through, and after an acceleration approached, he used Malone's body to block the defender's line of sight, and passed the ball from behind Malone to Nesterovic .gif under the basket;

For another example, when Ginobili was forced to the bottom line by Christie's defense to look at the ball to die, he made an out-of-bounds pass and passed the ball from the right corner to the left bottom corner .gif!

After watching this game, if you use one word to describe Ginobili's performance, that word will be smart; If you use one word to describe it, that word is Sao!

The sao out of the water!

And because after Ginobili completely let go of himself in the game, the extent of the layup change of direction is amazing.

At the time of this game, the on-site commentator gave Ginobili a nickname: Demon Knife!

You can understand it as his voluptuous posture when he breaks through, or you can understand it as his ghostly passing in the game.

But no matter which one it is, it will make you feel like "the word demon knife is more appropriate"!

Under his leadership, the Spurs suddenly regained the feeling they had in the first round.

Although Sun Hao and O'Neal combined for 51 points, they finally beat the Lakers 115-106 to pull one back!

After two games, the series was tied 1-1!

After the game, Ginobili hugged Bowen for a long time on the sidelines.

It was Bowen's reminder that allowed him to find the best way to play!

Chapter law or something is not what he needs to find, what he wants is to do whatever he wants!

Sun Hao glanced at the Spurs after the game.

He had thought that the Spurs would play a little differently in tonight's game, but he didn't expect that he would directly witness the birth of the demon knife!

Christie's defense is not only about the opponent from scoring, but also from the opponent's passing.

But Ginobili's passes were too unreasonable and too unbelievable.

The demon sword is cast into the sun, and when the world is destroyed!

For this Lakers team, this is their first challenge since they entered the playoffs!

"We like challenges, and a championship without a challenge is not content."

After the game, Sun Hao said something to reporters, which surprised everyone.

You must know that Sun Hao has always been known for his low-key humility.

If there's one thing that's not so surprising, it's probably O'Neill.

That damn Jordan's breath is here again!

Everyone will change, Sun Hao is drifting away on the road of the old rascal!

However, such words are very much to O'Neill's appetite.

The two of them are not combined to win the championship, so why?

Of course, doing it is another story.

After the press conference, Sun Hao and O'Neill returned to the locker room.

The rest of the team had already left, and there were only two of them left in the locker room.

"I think Manu will play better in the next game."

O'Neill made a judgment with his man's sixth sense.

Sun Hao nodded in agreement.

In fact, in this game, Ginobili's offense was not too good, and it was more that he played what the Spurs lacked most in their first game: tandem.

When he plays, Christie will definitely be biased towards defending the pass, and at that time Ginobili wants to score, and he may not be able to stop it.

Don't think there's a problem with this theory, Ginobili after becoming a "demon knife", ask the Pistons team in history to know how difficult it is to defend.

"So we need to be more ferocious, you need to play more from the outside, three points more than two."

However, O'Neill's next words surprised Sun Hao.

"If it was Kobe Bryant's kid, I would never let him do that, but now it's you, I believe in you."

After seeing Sun Hao's reaction, O'Neill then said something that moved Sun Hao very much.

However, it is understandable.

Because of his experience of partnering with Kobe, Sun Hao really feels like a cake for compressed biscuits for O'Neal.

He, in cherishing.

Sun Hao nodded.

What O'Neill said is not unreasonable.

In fact, it's similar to the idea of playing in the Mavericks before, if you can't prevent it, you can only play against it.

3 points is one point more than 2 points, as long as a certain hit rate is guaranteed, this sentence is the truth.

Of course, this was also verified by Sun Hao in Dallas before.

However, these are only assumptions between the two.

If Ginobili still plays the same as he did on the court, then in fact, they pay more attention to his passing and win the game.

……

After two days of rest, the Spurs and Lakers moved to San Antonio for Game 3 of the series.

With a 1-1 draw, the third game became crucial.

If the fifth game after the 2-2 draw is the battle of Tianwang Mountain, then this third game is "Little Tianwang Mountain".

During the pre-game warm-up, the scene gave Phil Jackson and Popovich cut-and-go shots.

Although it is not as-for-tat as that of Sima Vic and Zhuge Nelson, the confrontation between the two is also quite interesting.

One person is touted as one of the best coaches in NBA history, and the other may be the best coach in NBA history.

The Spurs made tactical adjustments in Game 2 to pull back a game, and it was up to the Lakers to adjust this game.

Phil Jackson looked at Sun Hao.

No matter how big a player is or what he wants to do, he must get permission from the coach.

The matter he discussed with O'Neill had already been reported to Jackson later.

Jackson's answer is also very simple, do whatever you want.

It's a good fit for his personality and he likes to leave the game to the players themselves.

After the warm-up, the two teams started one after another.

On either side, no changes were made to the starting lineup.

Amid the cheers of the fans in attendance, this time Nesterovic jumped up first and flicked the ball back into the Spurs' half.

Back at home, the Spurs players were noticeably more excited than before.

The first attack that came up, the ball was in Ginobili's hands as in the last game.

Duncan, pull to the high post and give Ginobili a pick-and-roll.

After dismantling, Ginobili walked inside, and Duncan also went down the other side.

Ginobili pulls the ball backwards with a feint.

Christie was also nervous for the first time, and turned her head to look at Duncan on the other side.

As Sun Hao said when he communicated with O'Neill earlier, Ginobili's performance in the last game made it difficult not to watch out for his passes.

That is, Ginobili directly dribbled the ball from behind his crotch and changed the ball from his right hand to his left hand.

Show!

Even Christie didn't have time to react, and could only watch Ginobili swipe past him and score an easy layup!

Ginobili, help the Spurs come out on top!

Sun Hao glanced at O'Neill.

A ball, and they've realized that what they've talked about before has become a reality.

In fact, with Ginobili's double business, this is basically expected.

If you're afraid of my score, I'll pass more, and if you're afraid of my passing, I'll use your fear to score!

Basketball games are actually how they should be played!

Sun Hao held the ball to the frontcourt, and at this time, O'Neal took the initiative to mention the three-point line to block Sun Hao!

This is to implement what has been said before!

Parker received a "James Experience Card" and crashed directly into the south wall!

Sun Hao, without waiting for Nesterovic to pounce, took a quick three-point shot with one step!

O'Neill said and said, did and done, he didn't need to be polite!

The ball flew over Nesterovic's head and swirled through the air behind a long parabola.

"Huh!"

A crunch came from the loudspeaker.

Sun Hao's first three-point shot, it went in!

The scene was restless.

On the commentary seat, Kenny Smith also let out an exclamation.

That's not good news for the Spurs.

O'Neill had tossed them enough before, if there was another Sun Hao.

It's a cut and a handful of salt is sprinkled on it!

Barkley, who was on the side, stretched out his hand to signal Smith to calm down.

If this scene needs to be accompanied by text, then those four words are very appropriate: Ji Cao, don't 6!

2 to 3.

Both teams scored in the opening first leg and, well, as O'Neal said, three points more than two.

Ginobili, who continued to hold the ball in the frontcourt, made another head-on break in the face of Christie's defense.

The difference is that this time he didn't use a fake pass, but directly made a close-fitting European step layup!

And unlike the previous two games, the magnitude of his European step is incredible!

When a player breaks through, it's generally important to control the center of gravity, because if you lose the center of gravity, you won't be able to make a successful shot.

But!

Ginobili's ball looks crooked, and it seems that there is no center of gravity at all!

In other words, his focus is not quite the same as others, and he may only have one point!

In the end, he finished his shot in an almost skewed manner.

The ball grazed the rebound and fell into the net bag again!

Ginobili, who changed the style of play in the past two games, scored 4 points in a row in the opening game!

This time, Sun Hao and O'Neill looked at each other again, and they were sure that their previous judgment was right.

It's impossible for the Lakers to limit Ginobili's scoring as they did in the regular season, or in the previous two games.

Because after Ginobili became a "demon knife", he has evolved!

Although the real basketball game is not as simple as in 2K, the truth is the same.

Christie used to be able to restrain Ginobili well, but now, he can't!

Cheers erupted from the scene.

With a 1-1 draw and home advantage, Ginobili showed a very different attacking performance from the past two games.

They are going to eliminate the Lakers and get close to the Western Conference Finals!

"Huh!"

But as soon as this idea came to them, in the next round, reality poured cold water on their heads.

Sun Hao, after blocking and dismantling with O'Neal, this time it was a three-point shot after retreating, and then hit!

Ginobili scored 4 points in a row in the opening game, and Sun Hao scored 2 three-pointers in the opening game!

4 to 6!

Spurs, still behind.

3 points more than 2 points!

With two three-pointers in a row in the opening stanza, Smith has opened his mouth wide.

When he closed it again, he turned to look at Barkley.

"He's not going to keep throwing like this, is he?"

He asked a question that seemed a little silly.

Because it's impossible to shoot like that all night, unless the opponent doesn't make defensive adjustments at all.

But on the opposite side is Popovich, that's impossible.

It's just that Sun Hao's opening hit rate made him say all the impossible things in a good way!

Ginobili, and then burst to the basket to shoot, was interfered with by O'Neal's help defense and didn't score!

O'Neal received the defensive rebound, the Lakers played a defensive counterattack, and Sun Hao resisted Parker's defense and quickly attacked the frontcourt.

When he saw that Sun Hao began to slow down after half time, Smith's little eyes were already wide.

Because, impossible things, it can really happen!

Sun Hao, facing Parker's emergency stop, chased after a three-point shot!

"Bang!"

The shot was a little heavier, and the ball hit the rebound.

However, this seems to be Sun Hao's intention!

Because after the ball bounced, it fell directly into the net bag!

Sun Hao has already made 3 three-pointers in a row at the beginning!

The demon knife is cast into the sun, and the sun rises when it is sheathed!

You may not believe it, but the Spurs scored 2 of the 3 offensive games in the opening game, but they are now 4-9 down!

This score is the same as drinking water!

O'Neill, so happy that he almost took Sun Hao into his arms and kissed him directly on his head.

If it was Sun Hao who watched O'Neill kill all sides on the inside before, he felt that the game was very easy.

So now, in fact, O'Neill feels the same way.

Because as long as he does a good job of blocking and dismantling, Sun Hao will already take him to fly!

Well, even if you take him to fly, he may not believe it himself, and his big shark will be taken away one day!

You must know that even in the OK period, he basically took Kobe!

Ginobili, the European step breakthrough in the frontcourt, no, it should be a serpentine breakthrough more accurately.

If you want to say that the biggest difference between the two is the amplitude, Ginobili broke through after letting go of his hands and feet, and the center of gravity was erratic, just like a snake.

This time he burst into the inside line, and after encountering a block, he made a direct S-shaped pass and gave the ball to Nesterovic on the other side!

This pass is full of commotion, and it starts to show off again!

Nesterovic received the ball and scored with a quick shot.

6 to 9!

Over there, Sun Hao took O'Neal to experience the feeling of flying, and Ginobili here is also flying with the Spurs!

The two of them are directly facing each other!

Sun Hao went to the front court again, and this time the Spurs directly changed the defense and used Duncan to defend against O'Neal!

Nesterovic is on the back foot, but as a European bear, he moves slowly, and he can't change his defense when he encounters a pick-and-roll of O'Neal's quality.

Duncan, by contrast, is a different story.

Theoretically, after the Spurs make this adjustment, it is time for the Lakers to adjust their offensive approach accordingly.

Sun Hao, continue to play blocking and dismantling with O'Neal!

reality, and theory of it...... It's not quite the same!

Sun Hao, this is ignoring the theory after the hand is hot!

Duncan pounced directly, Sun Hao, chose to accelerate the breakthrough with sudden acceleration!

Just as Ginobili will use his passing threat to create scoring opportunities, Sun Hao will also use his shooting threat to break through!

Where it differs, the principle is the same.

Duncan showed his flexibility and stepped back to keep up with Sun Hao.

But Sun Hao then turned around with a Jordan-style ultra-low center of gravity, and still passed Duncan.

In front of him, there was already a flat river in front of him.

He didn't waste such an opportunity, after regaining control of his center of gravity, he took a breath and rose into the air, directly smashing the buckle with one hand!

Today's NBA top five best balls, and look at Sun Hao's sudden shots, let him Duncan become a Buddha on the spot! A one-handed smash dunk to tell you who is the slam dunk king of Xinke!

6 to 11!

Sun Hao scored 11 points in a row in the opening game.

"Charles, you...... Any idea of playing again? ”

At this time, Kenny Smith suddenly came out of the commentary seat.

Barkley didn't react at first, but when he realized what Smith was talking about, he couldn't help but laugh.

O'Neill is still dominant, and Sun Hao is such a strong performance, the combination of the two has won the championship with everyone.

Moreover, if O'Neal can maintain this form for another year or two, the Lakers even have a chance to have another dynasty!

So, if he takes the chance to make another comeback, he has a chance to change his championship ring count from 1 to 3 or more!

Well, that's a lot like what O'Neill said at the beginning.

Barkley, this time, just shook his head and refused.

He doesn't really like to hug his thighs, but he actually contributed at the beginning.

But now if he really goes, it will be a real mascot of the bench, which is not acceptable to a player of his character.

Of course, the two of them asked and answered, and they were more still blowing the Lakers.

Spurs, a little bit harder.

You know, it's still their home turf!

Parker and Duncan missed a gyro throw after the pick-and-roll.

Christie received Sun Hao's three-point shot in the bottom corner and smashed out of the frame.

The two teams continued to score in the opening game, but after a comparison, the fans found that in fact, it was not the two teams that were in good shape, but Sun Hao and Ginobili!

This performance of the two also lasted almost the whole game.

Ginobili contributed 31 points and 7 assists, the highest on the team!

Sun Hao threw 9 three-pointers in, and directly scored 41 points!

The final result was also that the Lakers defeated the Spurs 116-107 on the road, changing the score to 2-1!

3 points is one point more than 2 points, and 9 threes accumulate to just 9 points more!

To paraphrase the words of a well-known CCTV commentator, the Lakers win, and they win at this point!