If anyone now says that the Spurs want to give up before the game even starts, it must be unrealistic nonsense. The Spurs' players were no less engaged in warming up on the court than the Mavericks' players. In an interview on the sidelines before the game, Popovich also said: We came to Dallas to win.

This old man still has a straight face, and the words that come out of his mouth are definitely not "good words". Look at this 69-year-old guy, where does he want to give up the game?

Basketball is his life credo, and giving up the game and basketball is tantamount to making Popovich give up life.

"The Texas Civil War seems to have become a theme that will inevitably appear in the playoffs in the past few years. It used to be the Rockets and Mavericks, but this season it's the Spurs and the Mavericks again. Of course, we all know that the San Antonio Spurs haven't had a rough year this year, with their dominant striker Kawhi Leonard playing a total of nine games. And it's still unknown whether we'll see him in the Spurs' squad next season. If Aldridge hadn't regained his brilliance, the Spurs would really not have made it to the playoffs. ”

"This team, which was thought to be never withering, is now also on the verge of withering. But we all know that the San Antonio Spurs have always had their own way. In this series, the Mavericks should not take it lightly. Even if the Spurs can't win big, they will find a way to bite off a piece of the calf's meat! ”

On the commentary bench, Mike. Brin and Kevin. Harlan knew Popovich well. The Spurs' lineup on paper has never been so bright, but haven't they also won so many championship trophies?

Later, the footage of the live camera was given to Aldridge. I saw that the rejuvenated No. 12 forward was practicing mid-range turn-over jumpers in various positions under the interference of trainers, and the shooting rate was frighteningly high.

Aldridge knew very well that he was the sharp knife in Popovich's hand. Whether he can take off the head of the Mavericks or not, it's up to him!

"It's tricky, man. Aldridge seemed to be in good shape today and he could do whatever he wanted in the low post. Armstrong sat on the bench, but all eyes were on Aldridge.

"It's okay, our tactics will work. No matter how strong it is, it's just Aldridge. That guy, has his limits. Carlisle also had a serious face, he ran into this hard bone in the first round, and he really fell into blood mold!

Gradually, the shouts in the stadium grew louder and louder, and the fans grew. The atmosphere of the Great War fills every ounce of air in Dallas and enters everyone's blood.

It wasn't until half past eight in the evening that the players on both sides were finally ready to kick off! Popovich sat on the bench with a blank face.

Irene, my game is on. You must also win the race of your life!

"Toot toot!" The referee blew the whistle and the 2017-2018 playoffs officially began. Paul. Gasol lost to Mejri in the scrum, but it was still fresh to see Popovich send Gasol and Aldridge as the old twin-tower pairing.

Popovich was very targeted, and he sent two long men to deliver a full-scale blow to the Mavericks' penalty area!

The Mavericks attacked for the first time, and the Spurs fell into position. Although a group of people have changed, and Leonard's gate is no longer there. But the Spurs' defense is still excellent in Yiyang's opinion, and this is the huge difference between systematic defense and unsystematic defense.

In a proper system, a player's individual defensive ability can make a huge difference, even if it is not at the top.

Yiyang organized the team to pass a few handballs, and finally fell to Mitchell, an impulsive little defender, to finish. Mitchell received the basketball and went straight to the basket in three steps, but he was greeted not by the goal, but by Gasol's terrifying height and slashing face!

The aging Spaniard doesn't have much athleticism left, but his timing and skill in blocking have been perfected.

"The Spurs have a very strong height and Mitchell is playing the playoffs for the first time. He may not know that the playoffs and the regular season are two completely different games! ”

"Mitchell is still too young to have such an easy scoring opportunity in the playoffs!"

In Mike. Brin and Kevin. In Haalan's complaint, the Spurs slowly carried the ball through the half court by Mills. Now the whole league is trying to play fast and play high rounds. But Popovich turned his back, and the two elders played slowly.

However, even so, no one would question Popovich's choice. This gray-haired old man's understanding of basketball is something that many people are not qualified to interpret at all.

As soon as they came up, the Spurs showed their ambitions. All the players pulled away, Aldridge received the basketball with his back to his waist and started to play singles!

Rudy. Guy stuck to Aldridge, but Aldridge didn't pass the ball without trying if he was in a bad position like he had done in the previous two seasons. He bravely sat down backwards, and Guy couldn't resist Aldridge's onslaught!

By the time Aldridge hit the second shot, he was very close to the basket. Mejri had to make up for the basket, and the Tunisian is the only height on the Mavericks' roster right now.

However, as soon as Meijri got over the trap, Aldridge decisively passed the ball to Gasol, who was unmarked outside the three-point line!

In this era, a big man with a soft hand can have a three-pointer, which is definitely a weapon on the offensive end. Among them, the two smart Gasol brothers are the most active in adapting to this era. Both brothers developed a three-point shot early, not to mention accurate, but at least the open spot shooting rate was stable.

Gasol shot three shots at the top of the arc, 7 years ago, when Yiyang and Kobe Bryant were fighting in Staples, he would never have imagined that the Spanish tower next to Kobe Bryant would one day pull outside the three-point line to work.

But in this league these days, anything bizarre is no longer surprising.

Gasol threw the ball in a high arc, and Mejery stuck Aldridge to keep him from getting close to the basket. Even if you can't grab the ball, you have to create opportunities for teammates to fight for rebounds.

However, Gasol's three-pointer went into the net hollow and didn't give the Mavericks any respite. Bag clip Aldridge? That's what happens to the bag!

"The Spurs' tactic is very clear, which is to build momentum in the Mavericks' weak low post! If they dare to wrap up, Aldridge has the ability to pass the ball out! The game got interesting, and Mr. Popovich grabbed the handle of the Dallas superteam! ”

The Mavericks attacked for the second time, and Yiyang continued to guide the whole team with passes. Now Yiyang's playing style is somewhat similar to James and others, at the beginning, he first collected and played, mainly bringing his teammates into the state first. Once everyone around you is in the groove, the game will be very good.

But under the Spurs' active change of defense, Hayward, who ran out of the open space to receive a basketball three-point shot through the off-ball cover, was interfered by Aldridge who rushed in.

Hayward didn't expect Aldridge to save to defend himself, his aggressiveness on both ends of the floor and the regular season were not at all level.

Aldridge didn't think much about it, he only knew that he was Popovich's sharp knife. It's a sharp knife, and you have to make your opponent see blood!

Hayward's long-range shot from the bottom corner knocked out of the frame, and the Spurs managed to contain the 75-win Mavericks' offense twice in a row with a limited lineup!

The Spurs in the playoffs and the Spurs in the regular season are two teams, and the Mavericks fans who were ready to witness a slaughter at the beginning are now in full swing.

The second goal, as always, Aldridge asked for the ball with his back to the waist. This time, no one dared to wrap up the guy, and the Mavericks decided to let Guy try to defend him. If Guy can defend it, the Mavericks won't have to make a big move.

The Mavericks gave them a chance, and Aldridge really didn't give up. He pushed to close range and rolled over to shoot a jumper, and Guy, while good defensively, wasn't a pure interior after all. In the face of a player like Aldridge whose low-post offensive skills can rank in the top five in the league, Guy is simply helpless.

Aldridge's turnaround jumper was chilling, his hands were up and down, and the basketball went through the net. The low post has completely become a major disaster for the Mavericks on the defensive end, as the Spurs have taken advantage of the low post advantage for the second time in a row to score.

"Coach Carlisle will definitely miss Rudy a lot right now. Gobert, it's a pity that, according to the latest news, the Frenchman can only make a comeback if he gets the Western Conference finals. That is, of course, if the Mavericks make it to the Western Conference Finals. ”

Fortunately, Yiyang immediately stopped the bleeding for the Mavericks in time with a mid-range jumper. The situation is not good for the calf now, and he can't continue to fight.

Soon, though, another Spurs forward "Human Creep Essence" Kyle. Anderson also took advantage of his tempo change to break through Hayward and make an easy layup on the inside.

Mejri's protection for the basket is still too limited, especially at a playoff level. Now it's not just Aldridge, but even the rest of the Spurs are attacking the Mavericks' box.

The Spurs' tactics were executed very resolutely, with Carlisle already standing up with some concern, while Popovich remained firmly seated on the Diaoyu Tai, his face full of seriousness, as if everything was under control.

After three and a half minutes of the first quarter, Aldridge shook Guy off with a nice step under the basket and then easily put the ball in the frame. At this point, the Spurs led the Mavericks by 6 points 10-4. Carlisle finally couldn't take it anymore and called a timeout for the first time in the game.

"It's incredible, before the game started, who would have thought that it would be the Dallas Mavericks who would be stopped first! In three minutes, the Mavericks only relied on Yiyang's two singles to score 4 points, and on the defensive end, they were helpless against the Spurs! ”

"Aldridge's threat in the low post has left the Mavericks helpless! Coach Carlisle may make a substitution, but with whom? And who can build a line of defense in the low post? Rudy is the core of the Mavericks' interior defense, and if he lacks a core, those interior players who originally performed well will definitely be affected! ”

The camera is given to Popovich, that guy is a white-haired devil at all.

"It seems that Popovich guy is going to beat us to death as soon as he comes up! Guys, get ready! Let's run! Carlisle picked up the tactical board to write and draw, and it seemed that the pace of the game had to be quickened in advance.