Chapter 289 Returning old, it's a treasure

Rivers was naive enough to think that he could turn all the team members into invincible concave and convex man with a few words.

But he knew that the anger in the hearts of these wild kids was definitely more surging than himself. He just brought out all the fire so that they could rush to the field and beat each other fiercely.

But before that, he needs to make tactical adjustments and expect to win the Spurs in a chaotic battle, which is a little unscientific.

A team like the Warriors is an absolute master of chaos, but when they meet Popovich and the Spurs, they will still kneel.

Last week, in the away game, the Warriors' shooting percentage was as high as 60%, but in the end, it was still the Spurs. Old Nelson's team had gone crazy, but when he met the Spurs, he still couldn't win.

Compared with the crazy men of the Warriors, Rivers is not crazy enough. At least compared with his old Nelson, most people will think that old Nelson is a psychopath, and Rivers is a normal person for the time being.

So, don't expect to take advantage of the Spurs by fighting. Maybe at the end of the game, you will suddenly find that after a long time, your feet have been disrupted and lost the game.

I guess this damn feeling is not a team that has ever had. Any team that has ever had a fight with the Spurs will subconsciously have this bad feeling. It is always calculated by Popovich unconsciously.

Old Nelson is like this. It can't be said that the old guy is not old and hot, but when he meets Popovich, his team is already crazy, but it is still defeated in the last quarter. The Warriors lost 15 points in the whole fourth quarter.

That is to say, the Spurs endured the Warriors' charge for three quarters, and then in the last 12 minutes, a stick stunned these crazy people in Jinzhou. Oh, I'm sorry, it's not a stick, it's a whole beat of them.

But old Nelson was really angry after the game. He wanted to roar, but he could only hold it back.

Just like the Celtics were instantly overtaken by the score just now, you can't guess when the Spurs will suddenly break out, and they have the ability to set off a wave of attack in a few minutes and drown you immediately.

Only those who have experienced it can have the most intuitive feeling. Rivers has already felt it. Now he doesn't want to repeat it. If he continues to let the Spurs attack like this, there will be no need to play this game.

However, the few minutes of the game just now was also a reminder to Rivers. If he doesn't seize the opportunity to fight back now, then when the Spurs set off a second wave of strong attack, it is likely that the guys will lock in the victory.

Rivers did not intend to surrender without fighting here. He had asked the players to play so carefully, that is, to wrestle the Spurs here and easily admit defeat. That's not the habit of the Celtics.

It's not easy to win at the AT&T Central Arena. Rivers wants to leave with victory. In addition to good luck, he has to correct the mistakes he made before.

"Al, come down and have a rest first." Rivers needs to change now, and Jefferson also needs to calm down now. This guy's two shots were blocked by Duncan because he was too rushed in the attack.

Jefferson is rarely so impatient. He can only say that he can't calm down in the face of Duncan, who is like a stone man. At least in the opposite position, he was pressed very firmly. He wanted to resist, but was suppressed.

So, at this time, the best way is to let Jefferson come down and rest first. In fact, in addition to being calm, because of Jefferson's two consecutive fouls in the second quarter, just a few minutes after the beginning of the second quarter, Jefferson, the starting force, has already fouled twice, which is definitely not a good solution for the Celtics. Xi.

There are still more than two quarters left in the game. Rivers doesn't expect that no one will be available at that time, especially the insider. If Jefferson is sent off, it is estimated that Popovich will take advantage of such a weakness to keep waving heavy punches and hitting this point.

Al Jefferson has no problem with such an arrangement, but he is very angry because he was beaten so badly by Duncan on the inside, but the gap in strength, even if he is unhappy, he can only admit it now.

"Chris, you play. You have only one task. Make Duncan play awkward as much as possible. That's your old opponent. I believe you should have a way." Rivers replaced Jefferson with Webb.

Although compared with Duncan's all-round insider who is still playing, Weber is a little old, in the past confrontations, Weber has accumulated quite a lot of counter-position experience, and the old guy has indeed recovered very well recently. Now Rivers needs him to play and pester Deng. Ken.

"Tim is a very difficult guy." Weber knows that it is difficult to deal with such an opponent who is still at its peak now, but for the old guy who has been in this league for more than ten years, he is not afraid of being against Duncan. As in the past, it is just difficult to deal with, and it is not enough for him to retreat. Shrinking.

"Head, why don't I go up?" Weber said that he had no problem, but Chen Feng didn't think so. In fact, after Jefferson's side was replaced, he planned to tell Rivers that he could go up.

"Your task is to attack. In the few minutes just now, you retreated too much to the periphery to block. There is a gap in the inner line, but the opportunity does not mean that you can attack. I need you to cooperate with Christopher now."

"The Spurs' attack turns from outside to inside. When the hit rate is a little lower, this is their safest way to score. I don't want to see such a situation continue. The inside attack must open the situation!"

Rivers actually considered whether to use such a wild guy as Chen Feng to resist Duncan, but after studying with Siberdu, he still denied this idea. At least, it's a little compensating to do so now.

It's not because they think that Chen Feng may not be able to deal with Duncan, but now the Celtics are lagging behind, so it is definitely a very idiot for Chen Feng to spend all his energy to keep an eye on Duncan.

Use your sharpest weapon inside to play against each other, even if it can limit Duncan's performance? Don't forget that the leading score is the Spurs, and this is the opponent's home court.

Instead of letting Chen Feng spend all his energy on watching Duncan, it is better to let Weber play and give Chen Feng more support on the inside line, so that the boy has more space to use and be more active in attack.

Rooted in the inside line and let Chen Feng attack Elson. In the first and second quarters, Chen Feng moved a little too much. Rivers must make this boy hit harder in the inside line!

"Your task is to deal with Elson. Don't forget, now you only have two points. I don't want you to score the least in this game this season. Now let go and attack, Chris will cooperate with your impact."

Rivers is creating conditions for attacking the inside line of the Spurs with Chen Feng. The first quarter is his own arrangement mistake, and the second quarter is due to misplaced defense, but now, this boy must speed up.

"I reserve my opinion, but I won't have a problem dealing with their center. If I am knocked down by him, I will definitely take off and get out of here. Look at it, boss."

Although Chen Feng is still struggling to wrestle with Duncan, Rivers has made an explanation, and Webb has also played. Chen Feng must carry out this tactical arrangement to blow up Elson!

In the previous more than ten minutes of confrontation, Chen Feng has been able to suppress Elson in the competition for rebounding, but he has not communicated well with the outside line on the offensive end, and when he pressed down the speed, he also attacked very awkwardly. Every time the Celtics' attack is to find the opportunity when Chen Feng pulls to the periphery. Will.

This directly makes Chen Feng pass the offensive opportunity repeatedly. It can be said that this is also deliberately done by the Spurs. Popovich hopes that Duncan will hit Jefferson in the inside line, not Chen Feng.

Compared with those previous teams that despised Chen Feng, Popovich is by no means an idiot. He can see that now the Celtics' inner attack, the most lethal under the basket is the wild boy.

So at this time, Popovich must find a way to make the Celtics' attack a little awkward, and try to let Jefferson face Duncan as much as possible, instead of letting Duncan face Chen Feng's impact.

Jefferson has always played very steadily, so Rivers didn't care much about such an offensive choice, but when Duncan suddenly broke out in the second quarter, Rivers realized that this was a trap to let Chen Feng extinguish the engine.

Every time Chen Feng pulls the periphery to block and dismantle, he will smoothly block people and create a route for Ron to cut in or pass the ball. This is completely a big pit dug by the Spurs. They really hope that the game will be like this.

It's not that the Spurs are so resourceful, but when they can make a choice, they are more willing to let the game be under their control, for example, let Jefferson catch more of the ball and choose to hold the ball and play more.

Compared with the two evils, Popovich didn't know this sentence, but he also understood the truth. Let Jefferson take the main attack or let Chen Feng attack under the basket. Obviously, this hawkish chose the latter wisely.

This is a very serious mistake, so Rivers doesn't want to continue, so while replacing Jefferson, Webb came on to pester Duncan, and Chen Feng just wanted to let him attack!

"You have a task. As long as the other party still fights like this, you will go on the court and kick Elson's buttocks fiercely until Popovich feels pain. Even if you finish it and can't handle it, you will come down!"

When assigning tasks to Chen Feng, Rivers's expression seemed very tyrannical. There was nothing he could do. Knowing that he had been calculated, it was impossible to be too happy. Moreover, what the team needs most now is this kind of murderous spirit!

The adjustment made by Rivers is that he chose the simplest way to let Chen Feng attack until Popovich and the Spurs can't stand it. This damn game must not always be dominated by the Spurs at will!

Popovich doesn't know what the tactical adjustment is on the Celtics' side, but the old guy was not idle during the suspension. He will not relax his instructions because the team's score is leading.

"Keep the previous state and let the rhythm of the game be in your hands. The other party should be replaced. Tim, if the No. 99 is responsible for watching you, I need you to understand how you should deal with it."

Popovich can think of what adjustments Rivers will make. After all, Jefferson's performance just now has lost its normal level. Even an idiot knows what to do. It is inevitable that Rivers will be replaced.

It is necessary to change people to guard Duncan. If Chen Feng comes over, then Popovich will not let Duncan fight hard. As long as he can mobilize the opponent's inside defense, he never cares who will attack.

If Chen Feng stares at Duncan, then Rivers will definitely find that Duncan, who has scored continuously, will pay more attention to response and let others dominate the offensive power. Popovich wants his opponent to take care of the other.

There is no need to play any rivalry with his opponent. Popovich does not have the hobby of letting his ace core explode the opponent's main force. That kind of opposition will only make Duncan consume more physical energy.

To win the game in the simplest way, instead of letting people remember what classic cooperation or wonderful shots there will be in this game, that kind of flashy thing, Popovich has always been very repulsive.

It's okay to win. As for the applause and process, it doesn't matter. Even if it's an ordinary win, as long as it's good for the team, Popovich has always been a comer who doesn't refuse, so he won't be entangled in these.

If this is not the case, the Spurs will not be hated by Stein, because they are so practical that they can make those non-professional basketball fans feel boring, but this kind of team is qualified to win the championship.

"Well, I understand." Duncan's words are still not much, but it has shown his attitude. This guy will not deny all the tactical adjustments of the head coach, and he will implement it very firmly.

This kind of strong execution is definitely the fundamental reason why the Spurs can become a strong man in the West. As long as Popovich gives the order, no one will refute it. Other coaches can only envy and hate.

But Popovich never thought that Rivers was not stunned by the Spurs' attack. He didn't even explain that Chen Feng should pay attention to the defense. He completely gave Weber all the tasks of keeping an eye on Duncan.

One is an old man who is about to retire, and the other is the core of the team at its peak. Such a confrontation will definitely be a one-sided scene for outsiders, but Weber absolutely does not want to be beaten by Duncan.

In particular, he has fought many times, and Weber doesn't want to be kicked on the floor by the latecomer before he retires. He is happy to have a close confrontation with the old opponent face to face.

"Hey, Tim." A simple greeting, but Weber's interference to Duncan is by no means a simple problem that can be solved. His close defense after coming up surprised everyone.

From the day he entered the NBA, Weber has been labeled as a genius offensive insider. From college to the NBA, Weber is definitely a good offensive player, but at the same time, his defense is also the most criticized problem. Except for rebounding, which can reach an average level, everything else is collapsed. Confused.

Especially in the Kings, Weber's task is to release firepower on the offensive end, and he also hates that kind of close defense, not to mention that he can also play some dark tricks.

But it is such a person who rarely takes the initiative to stick defense, stuck, and play tricks behind the scenes in people's impression. As soon as he appeared today, he had no scruples to put on a fierce and fierce force beside Duncan.

Such a change was really unexpected. Even Duncan, who was as stable as Mount Tai, didn't expect Webb to fight against him so fiercely, so as soon as he hit it, he was almost cut the ball by Webb behind him.

Originally, it was a pass after Ginobili pushed along the three-point line. Duncan took the ball with the basket on his back, but as soon as he started the basketball, before he could grasp it, Webb's outstretched hand like a ghost.

Thanks to Duncan's hand-and-handed catch, if there is a slight negligence, he is likely to be cut off, but such a short contact made Duncan and the Spurs fans in a cold sweat.

"Chris has also changed. If it had been three or four years ago, he would never have done this when he was defending again." Rivers was a little sorry for Webb's failure to break the ball, but he was also talking to Thibto.

"It should be said that he has changed a lot since he came to Boston. Especially after every time he trained with Chen Feng, I even heard him say that choosing Boston by himself is a goal for the last time."

Scyberdu looked at Weber fiercely interfering with Duncan, who had previously blown up Jefferson in the close confrontation, and also sighed a little. Such an old deep-fried dough stick, and even an old guy who was already a little withdrawn, after seeing Chen Feng, he actually gave up the invitation of the Pistons and transferred to Boston. In addition to Angie's efforts, You can only say that the wild boy gave Webb a start from scratch, not an attempt to find a team to mix the championship ring.

Especially in every training, Chen Feng and Weber always have a lot of communication. In addition to the bald boy who has benefited a lot, Weber has also changed a lot. He has lost the kind of depression during the 76ers and has more momentum.

Just like now, if this kind of close defense was placed three or four years ago, Weber would have disdained it, but now he is willing to deal with Duncan in this way and show his fierceness.

When a person wants to change, he will have infinite power. Even a classic car like Weber, like being poured with oil by Chen Feng, begins to become full of horsepower, which can make anyone feel that kind of power.

Even Thibdou and Rivers believe that the current Weber performed far better than the 76ers average of 18+10 per game. Although the data is mediocre, his contribution on the court is greater than that time.

A vigorous Weber's efficiency on the defensive end does not necessarily stop Duncan. Just like the defense just now, although he almost broke the ball, after Duncan held the ball in his hand, Webb was still a little at a loss in close defense. After all, he was tortured by injuries for a long time, and his physical strength. The face is no longer the peak, but Duncan is now in a golden period, which is a complete victory in these aspects.

Back, fake movements, turn around, face basket, cross steps. Before Weber blocked, Duncan had completed a half-side low-hand layup attack. Although it was a little hindered, the score was still rewritten again.

11 points, which is the biggest gap since the start of the game, and it is also Duncan's thirteenth point in a row.

Duncan is also using such an attack to warn his old opponent in front of him. Don't think that a little fierceness can prevent me! Although this guy didn't roar and roar, the clenched fist said a lot.

However, Weber didn't care too much about being hit by Duncan's attack. He even curled the corners of his mouth, spread out his hands to look at Rivers, and Chen Feng, who failed to block Duncan's shot.

"I can't help it. My knees are no longer in the state of 17 or 18 years old. I really can't keep up with the low hand basket at that speed." Although the old guy said so, his expression did not look depressed.

There is really no need to explain more, and there is no need to be more depressed, because after less than ten seconds, Weber was on the offensive end and took revenge just now. In the face of Duncan's staring, he also hit the shot accurately.

Everyone knows that Weber is a good offensive player, but now that this name is about to be added to the past, even many reporters are counting down to his retirement, and many people are missing it. The big guy who bloomed gorgeously in the Kings is really old now. The gorgeous footsteps and flexible skills can only be In my memory, but when Duncan stared at Weber face to face, the Michigan tiger showed its fangs again.

There was no sign of attack. Originally, Rondo had no good chance to cut into the inner line under Parker's entanglement. He could only throw the ball to Pierce, who was waiting next to him, and then Pierce was also stared by Ginobili without a mobile phone. When the basketball was passed to Weber, it was a completely a last resort, not deliberate choice. Of.

Generally in normal training, this kind of pass is handed over to Weber, which is a transition. The old guy's passing skills and basketball IQ are getting older and smoother. He can always find the right position to pass the ball out.

Pierce gave the ball to Weber when he was forced to defend, that is, he trusted this guy not to be as calm as Jefferson, but the next scene made Pierce stunned.

Weber received the ball. Originally, according to the training routine, he swung up at most, and then pulled the defender's defense, or let Duncan to take advantage of this opportunity to pass the ball smoothly and create a shooting attack space for Rondo, who ran back from the periphery, or Pierce along the inside line of the three-point line. Block.

This way of attacking from the outside and inside has been practiced a lot since he came to play Weber. It is often used in ordinary games, and the effect has always been good. Pierce expected to cooperate as usual this time.

But Weber, who was holding the ball in his hand, did not choose to pass the ball after his back! Suddenly, there was a butterfly-like fake action. At the moment of Duncan's defense, he half retreated and turned around.

In a blink of an eye, it turned from a back to a basket, and Weber did not intend to give Duncan a chance to breathe. After turning around, his shoulder suddenly bumped into Duncan, and his whole body rolled over so violently.

Weber's body has never been a very strong muscular man, and he is in his thirties and is also in a declining stage in terms of confrontation ability. But at this moment, the impact force bursting out by the old man is enough to make Duncan look sideways, and he can't prevent it at all. There is no way to stop him from crushing in. Attack.

A standard time difference is that Duncan's foothold is unstable. If Duncan didn't paste it, Weber might not have attacked so smoothly, but he has fought with this opponent too many times. Of course, he knows how Duncan will defend himself, so Weber took advantage of this opportunity to show a long-lost fierceness. Son.

With Duncan's body, he separated the other party's big slap that might be blocked, and his gorgeous footsteps bloomed under the basket of the Spurs. In this way, Weber twisted himself to complete the one-handed dunk after cutting under Duncan's gaze.

There is no shocking pull, but the light one-handed irrigation is enough to make the whole stadium quiet.

Weber, who finished the slam dunk, did not pull his neck and play with any roar to the sky. He just looked at Duncan calmly, then raised his right hand high, clenched his fist in the air, and smashed it hard down once.

Having been in the NBA for too long, Weber even felt that sometimes he was almost forgotten by the league. When Iverson was about to leave the 76ers, the former Sacramento Kings also wanted to leave.

If it weren't for the head-on collision with the Celtics, if it weren't for the face-to-face fight with Chen Feng, maybe Weber would really disappear from the league so quietly, or follow the Pistons to mix a ring.

Anyway, he hasn't even thought about whether he can continue to stand on the court and fight with those big guys one day, but now, he is standing on the territory of the Spurs and waving his fist at his old opponent!

This feeling is like a freshman. Although his legs are old and his skills are no longer agile, the veteran also has his own way of survival on the basketball court. Just like Weber at this moment, he can still make the whole stadium close his mouth for his performance, or exclaim. It is enough to have such a moment. It is.

Lian is old, can he still eat? Weber certainly didn't know that in ancient China, there was an old man who, after being questioned, could fight back at those who tried to prove that he could not do it with the ferocity of rejecting the enemy outside the country.

In this second, there is an old guy who is about to be engraved in his memory, and he is also telling those boring people in this way that I am still the tiger from Michigan!

When I show my fangs, anyone should be scared!

(First of all, congratulations to my book friend. I'm a grass-eating classmate. Happy birthday. By the way, you are 20 years old. It's time to be sensible. Be obedient and obedient in the future, and I won't hit you... Well, let's not talk about it. It's twenty. You're also a three-timer. Everything is going well... There is another chapter later. Well, the guys in the group who called me the first update teacher, you all wait for me...)