Chapter 437: Then I'll be on the bench
In the second half, the Lakers were still in very good shape. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info Chu Xuan changed the team's tactical play, with Antetokounmpo as the playmaker, and then Kobe and Noll leading the team's offense, which reaped great results, and the Lakers performed extremely well on both offensive and defensive ends. As for the Spurs, Popovich began to experiment with different tactics, hoping to find a way to contain the Lakers and put the Spurs back on track. However, in front of the mighty Lakers, everything seems to have no effect. Antetokounmpo provided back-to-back subtle assists, with Noll and Kobe dominating the inside and outside offensive end. As for the Spurs, Popovich's idea of using Oden to increase the interior offense fell through, and then Leonard took on the offense.
However, in the face of Antetokounmpo, LaVine and others taking turns defending, Leonard has a feeling that he is hard to beat with two fists and four feet. Throughout the third quarter, Leonard made three turnovers and scored only four points, completely lacking the demeanor of Mr. Salary Cap and the Spurs' new core.
After three quarters, the Lakers led the Spurs by 19 points at 89-70, and the game was on the verge of garbage time.
Considering the state of the Lakers in this game and the defensive enthusiasm shown by the players, it is obviously extremely difficult for the Spurs to recover the almost 20-point difference.
And at this time, most people are also hopeless about the Spurs. Like, if nothing else, the Lakers are going to win another game.
Three minutes into the final quarter of the game, the Lakers played a wave of 6:2, and the difference came to 23 points, the Lakers had an absolute advantage, and the hope of winning rose to the point of no return.
Because of the communication with the referee, by chance, Chu Xuan and Popovich met on the sidelines, and the two of them suddenly looked at Chu Xuan, and Popovich's eyes looking at Chu Xuan could also be said to be extremely depressed and angry.
"Damn, you got your hands on it again today. But don't be happy, you're just a light that takes advantage of the overall strength. Whoever else is in charge, I think the Lakers are going to be a very strong team. So, you don't have anything to be proud of. ”
Old man Popovich spewed trash talk and vented his inner unhappiness.
However, Chu Xuan didn't care, and laughed playfully: "Old man, it seems that you are not convinced?" Hehe, then I'll fight you on the bench? ”
With that, Chu Xuan looked at Popovich defiantly and paced back to the rest area.
Only half a minute later, under a dead ball, Chu Xuan chose to call a timeout.
"Wow, what's going on? The Lakers actually sent a bench lineup, leaving only Janis as a starter? This is really a willful approach, does Chu Xuan feel that they have already won the battle? ”
The on-site commentator expressed great surprise, and his unexpected voice interpreted his truest mood at this time.
Seeing this, Popovich's face couldn't help but shake a few times, and his heart couldn't calm down: "Damn guy, I really don't know if you are confident or arrogant, why do I always hate you so much." ”
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The Lakers sent a five-member lineup consisting of Towns, Booker, Antetokounmpo, Yi Jianlian and Danny Green, and in terms of squad strength, this lineup is definitely inferior to the Spurs' main lineup. But what is surprising is that such a lineup is on par with the Spurs, whether in terms of tactical execution or defense, the Lakers' second-tier lineup is extremely mature.
Because the point difference was difficult to narrow, the game soon went into garbage time.
In the final three minutes, the Lakers' fringe bench also followed, and soon the game was over.
The Lakers defeated the Spurs 110-94 on the road, making it seven consecutive wins in the opening of the new season, which made people feel the dominance of the Lakers. In this landmark regular season game, Bryant played an excellent performance, with 27 points, 5 boards, 7 assists and 2 steals, becoming the best player. Noll contributed 27 points and 12 boards, Whiteside had 10 points and 10 boards, and Antetokounmpo had 6 points, 6 boards, 11 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks.
Antetokounmpo's matchup with Leonard today shows just how terrifying his potential really is and how good he is right now. Under Antetokounmpo's defense, Leonard, the core of the Spurs and claimed to be the league's future No. 1, scored just 23 points on 7-of-22 shooting and had six turnovers. Such a poor performance is rarely seen in the always efficient Leonard. It is worth mentioning that in this game of the new master against the old master, Jeremy Lin contributed 24 points and 4 assists, which was extremely efficient.
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Press conference.
The reporter is interviewing Chu Xuan in full swing, today's game has a very big reporting value, and everything comes from Chu Xuan's sudden substitution in the fourth quarter, which is a move that is difficult to understand.
"Coach Chu Xuan, can you explain why you let the main players rest when there are still 9 minutes left in the fourth quarter? Do you think the Spurs and Lakers are not at the same level at all? Not worth taking seriously? ”
This reporter's question is very tricky, but Chu Xuan will not be fooled, he smiled: "My purpose is to train newcomers, which is one of our biggest goals this season." And in the end, as you can see, Karl and Devin are both playing well, and more minutes will keep them more confident. So it has nothing to do with belittling and valuing the Spurs. ”
"Hehe, Chu, so what did you say to Greg Popovich during the game? Did that exchange force you to change your lineup? ”
A hint of surprise flashed in Chu Xuan's eyes, and he had to admire the amazing guessing ability of these guys.
"Greg said he would invite me to his house for dinner, and we talked so much." Chu Xuan said with a strange smile: "San Antonio has a great tradition, and when it comes to such an opponent, no matter what time it is, I always maintain respect and importance in my heart. So, let go of all speculation. ”
"Okay, Chu, can you evaluate the opponent? Jeremy Lin scored 24 points in this game, will you regret his departure? And then do you think Kawaii Leonard is one of the best quint in the league? ”
"I'm really happy to see Jeremy have a very good future ahead of him. Of course, I regret his departure, but everything needs to be looked forward after all. As for kawaii, there is no doubt that he is a superstar of the Spurs, I think he is a top5! ”
^…… (To be continued.) )