After seeing that the Spurs' style of play was a little strange, Han Ning couldn't help frowning.

For some reason, he suddenly felt that it seemed that the replacement of Ginobili for Mobley did not have a particularly big impact on the strength of the Spurs.

At least, this season, after Mobley has been trained by Popovich, it is indeed not much different from the strength of the troika in the original historical process.

That three-pointer just now is enough to explain why.

Obviously, the inner line is already empty.

But Mobley still gave up the opportunity to attack the basket and chose to shoot an open three-pointer.

Although this choice is very correct in the eyes of most people.

But on Mobley's body, there is indeed something strange.

However, this attack alone is not enough to see what Popovich is really planning.

Han Ning didn't make any adjustments.

The two teams went back and forth against each other.

It wasn't until there were about four minutes left in the first quarter of the game that Han Ning finally guessed Popovich's true intentions when he saw the score on the court.

At this time, the score on the court had come to 21-16.

The Spurs lead by five points.

These 5-point advantages are all based on the Spurs' several outside players, relying on the principle of one more point than two-point shots!

And Duncan, who was supposed to shine on the court, had only two tasks left in this eight-minute period except for trying his best to defend Da Yao.

Pick-and-roll and rebounding!

It can be said that Duncan directly gave up the attack!

Such a choice can be said to be very bold!

I just want to try to rely on the three-point shot to decide the outcome of this game.

In Popovich's opinion, this choice is to hurt the enemy by a thousand and lose himself by 800.

In Han Ning's view, Popovich's move is a gamble!

Bet on the Spurs players to feel so hot all the time!

Plus Duncan's physical strength is good.

If it comes to the second half, the Spurs' outside players are no longer hot.

At that time, Da Yao's physical strength also began to decline.

Then Duncan can take over the offensive banner and continue to play against the Knicks.

I have to say that this trick is really risky!

As long as the Spurs' perimeter players are on fire.

There is indeed a great chance to beat the Knicks.

But if the Spurs' perimeter players feel cold in their hands.

Then in this game, the Spurs must lose!

But judging by the results so far, Popovich seems to have made the right bet!

Han Ning couldn't help but smack his tongue a little.

Obviously, Popovich's hand was adapted and created based on the small-ball tactics he made with the Rockets last season.

A new set of tactics that is unique to the Spurs.

This point, whether it is from the early blocking and dismantling of the double interior players, or from the running position of the Spurs players, can see some clues.

If other teams used this trick against the Knicks, Han Ning really didn't panic at all.

Because other teams play three-point shooting tactics like this, in the absence of a strong interior guard basket.

They will never be able to withstand the impact of Da Yao under the basket.

But the Spurs are different.

The Spurs have Duncan!

Duncan is a strong interior player in his own right.

With all his strength defending and protecting rebounds, Duncan is enough to support the Spurs' interior line.

All that's left is to see how the Spurs' perimeter players feel about their three-point shots.

If the game continues like this, wait until Da Yao's physical strength is almost exhausted.

At that point, Zach Randolph couldn't stop Duncan's attack.

At most, that is, play four or six.

Then this game may really be won by the Spurs!

We have to find a way to deal with it!

The Spurs can't be allowed to shoot three-pointers like that.

At the very least, make sure the Knicks have enough of an advantage before Da Yao's physical strength bottoms out.

Or, let Da Yao have enough stamina to play in the second half.

Just when Han Ning was thinking about this, Steve Cole, who was behind him, finally couldn't help it.

stood up, walked to Han Ning's side, and said softly, "Boss, are we, can we also shoot three points?!" ”

For Steve Cole.

Not being able to see Han Ning organize a small-ball lineup this season has always been a hurdle in his heart.

Obviously, Han Ning swore to him last season that the future league will be the world of small balls.

As a result, this season, the team simply does not even have a lineup that can carry small-ball tactics.

Now that a team like the Spurs has made a three-point shooting tactic, Steve Kerr can't help it.

After Han Ning heard Steve Cole's words, he immediately turned his head to look at him.

He knew very well that he fooled Steve Kerr too hard last season.

So far, he hasn't forgotten about the small ball system.

As for Steve Cole's proposal, Han Ning felt even more speechless.

What lineup does the Spurs use to play three-point shooting tactics?!

Mobley, Tony Parker and Bruce Bowen.

Which of these three people doesn't have a three-point shot?!

Even Bruce Bowen, a defense-oriented player, has a solid two-corner open three-pointer.

With the offensive firepower of these three people, it is certainly not difficult to organize a small-ball lineup.

But what do the Knicks have?!

It's also interesting.

The Knicks' three-point players who can pass are all rookie players!

Kyle Korver, Mo Williams and Jose Calderón.

Of the remaining players, Allen Iverson was able to shoot a few three-pointers when he was on fire.

It is precisely because these three players are all rookie players that Han Ning has never considered what small-ball tactics he will do in the Knicks.

One is that the team does not have interior players who are suitable for small-ball tactics.

The second reason is that letting these three rookie players partner with small-ball tactics requires the team's starting and substitute lineups to be completely broken up and reorganized, which is easy to be thankless.

The most critical thing is.

There are four inside lines, Da Yao, Mutombo, Kurt Thomas and Zach Randolph.

What kind of small-ball lineup does Han Ning still have to think about?!

It's enough to use the inner line alone!

Now, though, Popovich has taught him a lesson.

Players like Duncan are willing to be a tool man, wholeheartedly defending, blocking, and grabbing rebounds.

With his own strength, he is ready to trade his life for his life with the Knicks' interior.

With such a style of play, Han Ning really has a bit of a headache.

On the other hand, it can also be seen how strong Duncan's hatred for Han Ning and Da Yao is in his heart!

Fortunately, such a trick is not effective for a long time.

Once the Spurs' perimeter players get frustrated, the tactic doesn't work.

Otherwise, Han Ning would really have a headache for a long time.

Looking at the score that was gradually being pulled away on the field, Han Ning's face became worse and worse.

Finally, in Steve Cole's expectant eyes, Han Ning said in a deep voice, "Call a timeout." ”

"Let's give it a try!"