After the timeout, Popovich replaced David Robinson, and Duncan was pushed to the No. 5 spot, with Marik Cross at the No. 4 spot.

Compared with the slow David Robinson and Duncan combination, the Duncan Marik Cross combination is a lot more flexible, and the hardness of the interior line is not missing, but this substitution only curbs the Grizzlies' offensive for a short time.

In the second half of the first quarter, the Grizzlies' offense was still vigorous, with Maddy, Billups and Sean Marion scoring in quick succession, most of which were on the fast break.

The two interior players played various soy sauces, but the Grizzlies scored 33 points in the first quarter and completely broke down the Spurs' defense.

Maddie scored 13 points in the first quarter, Billups 8, Sean Marion 7, and the outside trio combined for 28 points.

At the end of the first quarter, the Grizzlies led by 10 points, 33-23.

In the second quarter, there were substitutions on both sides.

Since the fast attack has worked, Qiao Hai has to attack to the end.

In the second quarter, the Grizzlies' lineup became point guard Earl Boykins, scoring guard Mike Bibby, small forward Maddy, power forward Sean Marion, and center Wang Zhizhi.

A big four small lineup that everyone can shoot and is extremely fast, the Grizzlies have to be fast.

But in the second quarter, the Spurs also made corresponding adjustments, they put the two-tower lineup back on the court, and then made adjustments to the defense, completely giving up the scramble for offensive rebounds, and after shooting, the defense was all gone.

Obviously, the Spurs made a compromise, and they were trying to prevent the Grizzlies' fast break.

In the second quarter, the Spurs who made adjustments made various strong offensive interiors, the Grizzlies lacked height inside, and were scored by Duncan and David Robinson, and on the defensive end, they also curbed the Grizzlies' fast break, although the Grizzlies frantically grabbed defensive rebounds, but the fast break could not be played, and they had to face the defense of the Spurs' twin towers, and the game was naturally much more difficult.

Midway through the second quarter, the Spurs hit a wave high. The tide, a wave of 11:2, smoothed out the difference.

Qiao Hai could only call a timeout and make adjustments.

Taking Maddy off for a break, Raheem came on and Rasian Nestrovic replaced him with a rough set, and then replayed the Princeton offense.

But the Princeton offense clearly couldn't cope with the Spurs' defense.

So, at halftime, the Grizzlies trailed by 4 points.

From leading by 10 points in the first quarter to trailing by 4 points at halftime, the Grizzlies lost by 14 points in the second quarter.

Qiao Hai was also a little helpless, and thought about it, maybe he could only return to the first quarter of play in the second half, and use the outside trio to play a single fast-break counterattack, maybe there will be a chance.

A single fast-break counterattack, for the Grizzlies, the advantage is that there will be no problems with their defense, and the Grizzlies were beaten by the Spurs in the second quarter, and their offense was limited on the one hand, and the more important reason is that the Grizzlies' defense was not done well.

After playing the first half, Qiao Hai also summed it up, I have to say that the Spurs' defense is much stronger than the Timberwolves, the Timberwolves only have the wolf king Garnett, but the Spurs have Admiral David Robinson, and Fertil Tim Duncan, sure enough, 2 is greater than 1.

At halftime, there was a lot of talk about the final game of the season between the Spurs and the Grizzlies.

Max Coleman and Stephen Smith were still haunted by Joe's last Spurs game, and they didn't forget to bring it up at halftime.

Max Coleman said: "The Grizzlies are down by 4 points at halftime, it looks like they are going to lose, the Spurs should end up in the third place in the West, if they can enter the second round, they will not meet the Grizzlies, they will only meet the Lakers, Qiao Hai played a good calculation, he successfully sent a strong opponent to the Lakers." ”

Stephen Smith also kept nodding: "That's right, in the second half, maybe Qiao Hai is going to start his rotation again." ”

"It's so hateful to take turns off, the fans go to the scene to watch the game, the purpose is to see a wonderful game, every player and coach does not give up their game, as a result, Qiao Hai directly let the main team take a turn to rest, this is a naked abandonment of the game, I can't figure out why the league didn't punish Qiao Hai."

"According to convention, the Grizzlies should be replaced with the main force in the third quarter, but this game should be different, Qiao Hai may not let the team's main force play, this is what Qiao Hai has been doing in the previous games, and the main force only plays half a game."

The commentators all believe that Qiao Hai will rest the main team in the second half.

But in the visiting locker room, Popovich watched the first half of the game, but had a different opinion: "The Grizzlies fought hard in the first half, it looks like they don't want to give us this victory, this game, they shouldn't take turns to rest the main team, in the second half, no surprise, they should be all the main players, and this game is very important for us, so we have to fight in the second half." ”

After speaking, Popovich looked at Avery Johnson: "Avery, lower the rhythm, let's slowly grind the rhythm with the Grizzlies and grind them to death!" ”

Finally, look at everyone: "Do your respective defenses well, kill Maddie, don't give him a chance!" ”

On the other side, in the home team's locker room, Qiao Hai paced back and forth, thought for a while, and decided to make some changes on the basis of the first quarter's style of play.

So, he picked up a tactical board, slapped it, and made a noise that caught the eyes of all the players and coaches.

"We played like this in the third quarter......"

……

The fifteen-minute half-time break passed in a flash, and both teams re-entered.

The starter takes off his coat and comes on.

On the Spurs' side are point guard Avery Johnson, scoring guard Mario Aley, small forward Jeremy Coltsi, power forward Duncan, center David Robinson, except for Jeremy Coulsey who replaced Sean Elliott, the rest of the Spurs players are all starters.

On the Grizzlies side, their lineup has a big handprint on the faces of all the commentators.

Point guard Billups, scoring guard Maddy, small forward Sean Marion, power forward Raheem, and center Brad Miller, all the main players!

Qiao Hai did not let the main force take a rest, and continued to play the main force in the third quarter, with no intention of staying at all.

Max Colleman and Stephen Smith were stunned, their mouths wide open, and they were silent for a long time.

On the sidelines, Popovich stood in front of the technical table with his hands in his pockets, his face full of seriousness, his eyes wandering the court, as if thinking about the Grizzlies' possible tactical play in the third quarter.

But soon, the game on the court began, with the Spurs attacking first.

Duncan played a mid-range single, and the Grizzlies' defensive intensity increased significantly, and the speed of the bag was much faster.

In the face of the bag, Duncan chose to pass, Jeremy Coulsi missed the shot in the catch, the Spurs quickly retreated, and the Grizzlies easily won the rebound, but there was no chance to counterattack the fast break.

At this time, Popovich looked very seriously, Maddy received the ball and rushed to the frontcourt, Brad Miller also increased his speed, ran to the end, landed at the top of the arc, and then directly turned sideways to give Maddie a cover.

Maddie went through the cover and rushed straight to the basket.

David Robinson just arrived near the free throw line, and saw Maddie break through directly, and Mario Aley, who was defending Maddy, was thrown out of a position again, so he had to turn around and make up for Maddie.

On the other side, Billups took an arrow step past David Robinson and went straight to the basket.

Maddie's pass also arrived, and Billups made a layup!

After this wave of attacks, the Spurs still have a lead of 2 points.

Popovich also understands the Grizzlies' offensive play, or playing fast, the difference is that even if it is a positional battle, the Grizzlies are looking to play fast.