MTL - Healing Basketball-Chapter 923 923. End the losing streak!

  In the first half of the second quarter, Liu Xiu rested for half the quarter.

   Seeing Maurice Cheeks using the Spurs as a training target, Liu Xiu was convinced.

  He also understands that, in fact, he is the only one who thinks in his heart that he must win against the Spurs tonight, although everyone really wants to win the Spurs and end the losing streak against the Spurs.

  But I have already lost so many times in a row, and it is not particularly difficult to accept another losing streak.

   Fortunately, the coach is not in vain, and he has gained a lot.

   Discovered another flaw of Korver-the lack of independent outside containment ability.

   Liu Xiu initially felt that the 76ers didn't want Korver because he thought Korver was too expensive as a pure pitcher without defense. Now, he feels that Korver is really not good for the 76ers.

  Korver can't stand in the bottom corner and open the space like Ray Allen. His running ability is not good enough, and his running awareness needs to be strengthened.

And the 76ers don't have that kind of star with particularly strong ability. When Iverson was there, Korver was very useful. After Iverson left, Iguodala couldn't really support the scene. Abandoned.

  However, when Ray Allen is replaced, two shooters, and the defensive pressure is on Ray Allen, Korver is very good.

   Later, Randolph and Louis Williams were replaced together. Korver stood beside him to catch and shoot, and he was also able to open up the space excellently.

   This is confirmed. The current Korver can only play as a substitute, and play a good supporting role when there is a star threat.

   But enough is enough! Their Trail Blazers have Ray Allen!

  Initially, their expectations for Korver were only Ray Allen's top role when he was resting.

Although Korver can't form a containment alone like Ray Allen as expected, he has more advantages, especially forming a striker with Ray Allen, paired with his warden, and two rebounds Yes, it works great.

  Liu Xiudu is going to discuss with the coach to see if it is possible to implement the musketeer tactics of the Sonics and incorporate them into the team system.

   Also, the role of the outlaw fanatic when he came off the bench against the Spurs was confirmed-power forward.

  The Spurs no longer play the Twin Towers. Although Duncan signed up as a power forward, he is actually a pure center.

The power forwards of the Spurs are average in hardness and focus on skills. On the offensive end, extrajudicial lunatics have an advantage in speed against Scola, Oberto, Bonner and others. Just right.

   The experiment in this half of the game is not a loss!

   And, while running several valid experiments, they extended their lead!

   Fortunately, the two or three lineup adjustments in the first half of the second quarter produced a good chemical reaction, and the score was 19 to 16 in the half quarter.

   Entering the official timeout of the second quarter, the Trail Blazers led the Spurs by 6 points 49 to 43!

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   On-the-spot resilience has improved, but not much.

  Popovich has always been aware of his shortcomings, he can only "overwhelm others with power", and lacks the ability to defeat the strong with the weak.

  So, when he conceived the tactical system, it was based on "crushing and defeating all opponents".

   Everyone laughed at him for this idea at first, but he managed to win two championships!

  He thinks this is his ability...

   This is not important, the important thing is that he can't beat the opponent tonight!

  Generally speaking, the opponent’s constant adjustments may be full of mistakes and omissions. Some adjustments are effective, but most adjustments are not effective... But the opposing Trail Blazers are not an ordinary team!

The Trail Blazers are making adjustments based on their successful offensive style of play over the past three years. This is very similar to the Spurs' adjustment of play. The Spurs' adjustment is so smooth because they have been winning and have enough of themselves. ' as a reference, and the core of 'winning' is still those three people.

  So, Popovich was working hard to deal with the changes in the Trail Blazers, but he was just like that on the spot. There were 8 effective adjustments against the Trail Blazers 10 times...he chose not to act.

   This is better than the Bulls' Scott Skiles shaking his wits when he is in a hurry!

After the official timeout came back, the Spurs played steadily, controlled the rhythm, actively retreated while playing a brisk offensive, reduced the Blazers' fast break, and reduced the number of rounds... Popovich didn't know if it was his illusion, he I always feel that Liu Xiu hits them faster than others, and always fights back harder.

  In the second half of the second quarter, the Spurs tied the Trail Blazers 12-12 and trailed the Trail Blazers 55-61 by 6 points at halftime.

  In the third quarter, the Spurs' style of play that stabilized the rhythm was still very effective. They relied on their strong comprehensive strength to play rogues, just procrastinating!

The Spurs' style of play is the same as in the first match between the two teams at the beginning of the season. At that time, the Spurs had a clear lead in the first half, and the second half slowly wore off. Maintaining the lead to the end is similar to the Trail Blazers' defense last season when they had an advantage.

   25 to 27 in a single quarter, after three quarters, the Spurs trailed the Trail Blazers by 8 points 80 to 88.

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  The Trail Blazers shot 56.3% in the first three quarters. The Spurs relied on stability to bite the score, with only 8 points difference, which is very good.

   This is what they are good at. When the opponent explodes and the offensive firepower overwhelms them, they rely on stability to fight hard. After the opponent's explosion stage has passed, they use a steady and powerful attack to kill the opponent.

   Occasionally, it can be accompanied by the rampage of the demon knife, and the powerful attack becomes a crazy offensive.

In the fourth quarter, the Spurs did just that. Ginobili, who only scored 7 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in the first three quarters, soared 14 points, 1 rebound and 3 assists in the final quarter. The team led the team to blast 33 points together!

  However, the Trail Blazers also scored 27 points in the first 11 minutes and 26 seconds. With 34 seconds left, the Trail Blazers led the Spurs by 2 points 115 to 113 and held the ball!

  It was the Trail Blazers’ turn to attack. Liu Xiu used McDyess to pick and roll, rushed to the right side of the free throw line, leaned against Duncan who was making up for him, then turned around, grabbed the ball, jumped to the right, took off, and made a mid-range shot...

  Duncan tried his best to reach out to block the shot. He had pushed Liu Xiu to the limit. Liu Xiu couldn't do more moves, but he couldn't do more interference...

  Liu Xiu's body was almost tilted sideways and he threw it in!

   With 16 seconds left, the Trail Blazers led the Spurs by 4 points 117 to 113!

  The Spurs called a timeout, but after the tactics were played, the ball didn’t reach the first choice Manu Ginobili, Bowen received the ball from the bottom corner and missed the shot, the Trail Blazers grabbed the rebound and used up the rest of the time...

   Liu Xiu scored 9 of 16 shots, including 2 of 6 three-pointers, plus 6 of 6 free throws to score 26 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists. Blake scored 6 points and 5 assists.

  The two helped Ray Allen score 24 points, Randolph 19 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, Korver 18 points, the outlaws 12 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal...

  The Trail Blazers scored in double figures with 5 players and defeated the Spurs 117 to 113, ending their 5-game losing streak against the Spurs!