Taking history as a mirror means that we can use history as a mirror, find the similarities between history and the present from the mirror, and then find out the solution to the problem.

Two years ago, Tang Tian used the infinite air cut method to kill the aging Spurs in the series.

This is history, and it is the history of success.

Now that the Spurs have strengthened their lineup and their tactical system is richer, even after Popovich advanced to 2.0, he finally has a way to deal with the Rockets' unsolvable infinite air cutting tactics.

But there's one thing that won't change.

The Spurs are getting older.

Bowen 38, Finley 36, McDyce 35, Duncan 33, Ginobili 32, this rotation lineup is almost out of the way.

I can't kill you, I can't run you to death!

Tang Tian called directly and asked Thibodeau to prepare for an interim coaching meeting.

After an all-night stay, he couldn't wait.

On May 11, U.S. time, the fourth game between the Spurs and the Rockets will continue in San Antonio.

At this time, the competition between the other three teams in the East and West also entered the white heat.

The Celtics and Hawks are tied 2-1 again, and these two teams are running for the tiebreaker again.

The Cavaliers have fallen behind the Magic 1-2, and in the playoffs, the Cavaliers' shooter group is far less stable than the Magic, and the situation is precarious.

Even the Lakers lost one game after Anthony scored 46 points, and the big score was chased to 1-2.

The expected four teams in the regular season to dominate the group and easily reach the division finals did not appear, and this is all entering a tug-of-war.

As the first Rockets and Spurs, it is particularly eye-catching at this time.

The AT@T Center Arena that night was so popular that fans flocked to the stadium that they went crazy.

It can be seen from the images captured by the media before the game that they have a smile on their faces.

Although they are down 2-1, the Spurs have found a way to deal with the Rockets' tactics, and the next series is the Spurs' performance moment.

"We're going to be the counter-attackers this time, aren't we?"

During the random interviews, the fans were full of confidence.

Two years ago, the Spurs were overturned 2-0 by the Rockets, and the feng shui took turns, and this time it was their turn!

At the opening ceremony before the game, although the situation was simple, when Duncan was introduced, the scene still erupted in cheers.

Duncan's wildness in the last game made everyone understand that the 33-year-old power forward is not too old!

After the opening ceremony, the starters of both teams were also announced.

The Spurs maintained the lineup from the last game, still Duncan is one big and four small, and the last game has proved that Duncan is not old, and he can still be one man and one city on the defensive end.

However, what fans didn't expect was that the starting lineup of the Rockets changed in this game.

The outside line is still Billups and Maddy, and the center is still Yao Ming, but on the front line, it has become Battier and Artest.

Such a lineup seems familiar, and Popovich is also thoughtful after watching it.

"Toot!"

With the referee's whistle, the game officially began.

Duncan grew stronger and beat Yao Ming to get the home team the first chance to attack.

The scene was monstrous.

Parker carried the ball to the frontcourt, and Duncan had already pressed Artest to the low post by this time.

A veteran of more than ten years made the most correct choice without being reminded at all.

Parker also understood it, commanding his teammates to open up space, giving the ball in and taking Billups away, leaving Duncan plenty of space to play alone.

Artest defended hard, but couldn't resist it, and Duncan turned to the basket.

Yao Ming reached out at this time to help defend, and Duncan played a short board after the confrontation.

"Bang!"

The ball bounces into the frame.

Duncan scored a one-on-two hit!

The Rockets attacked, Billups held the ball to the frontcourt, he did not give the ball to Yao Ming to play an infinite air cut, but directly signaled Yao Ming to improve the position to block and dismantle.

While Yao Ming improved his position, Maddie, Battier and Artest also cooperated with each other to find space on both sides.

After the split, Billups gave the ball to Maddie, who received the ball and shook off Finley and made a three-point shot.

"Huh!"

The ball went into the net, and Maddie felt good.

The Spurs attacked, and Duncan was still in the low post, and this time he caught up with Yao Mingzhi to turn around and hook the baseline.

"Bang!"

Basketball grabs rebounds and goes in!

"Stone Buddha" is a stable horse.

Whistles and cheers rang out one after another.

Although I don't know what Tang Tian wants to do with this lineup adjustment, it is easier and easier to remove Yi Jianlian and Duncan to play Artest, a small forward.

"Keep the rhythm going." However, Tang Tian didn't seem to be in a hurry, and just reminded the players on the sidelines.

Billups carries the ball to the front court and turns to Maddy.

Maddie beckoned Yao Ming to block and split it to Billups in the bottom corner, who made a three-point shot.

"Bang!"

The ball didn't score three points, and Duncan grabbed the defensive rebound with Yao Ming.

However, the Rockets' retreat was fast, and the four people except Yao Ming had already retreated back to the halfcourt.

Popovich turned his head to look at Tang Tian at this time.

Obviously, this was deliberately arranged.

Tang Tian saw the old man looking at himself, and he still smiled very humbly.

Duncan fell low, Artest chose to go around the front at this time, and Parker wanted to give it in a few times.

Duncan was also quick to react, pulling directly from the low post to the high post to block Parker.

Parker burst back to Duncan, who hit a two-point shot high post.

Billups was experienced, and Duncan straightened his hands when he made a move.

"Bang!"

The shot was shorter, and the rebound was accepted by Yao Ming.

At the moment when Yao Ming received the rebound, the Rockets attacked quickly under the four lines.

Yao Ming threw the ball to Artest at the end, and Artest gave it to Maddie.

Almost in the blink of an eye, the Rockets had pushed the ball past half court.

So fast!

The Spurs were a little unresponsive, and Maddy got past Parker's defense with the ball and scored straight to the basket.

The entire offense, the Rockets took less than 4 seconds!

Popovich's pupils closed.

He, an old man, immediately knew what Tang Tian was going to do when he changed this lineup.

Speed up, this is speeding up!

Taking advantage of the serve, he took Pakra aside and whispered to him.

The Spurs' offense advanced to the halfcourt, and Parker did not give the ball to Duncan again, but reached out to signal the play.

After Popovich realized Tang Tian's intentions, this was for Parker to forcibly slow down the tempo.

Duncan gave Finley a pick-and-roll, and Finley turned back to Ginobili to do a pick-and-roll, and after the split, the two men ran left and right to the two bottom corners.

A pretty standard three-point strategy.

Parker flicked the ball into the bottom right corner and Ginobili was already in place.

"Smack!"

At the moment of passing, Battier came out of the diagonal side and cut the ball off!

The Rockets have a small lineup that rotates very quickly on the defensive end.

As soon as Battier turned around from the ball, Billups, Maddy and Artest had already rushed forward with the other three fast breaks.

He threw his hand to Billups, who went up front and threw it to Artest, who pressed Parker to score the ball.

This attack didn't even take 3 seconds!

There was a stirring at the scene, and many people even looked up to look at the scoreboard.

It's only been less than 2 minutes, and the Rockets have already scored 7 points!