Chapter 252: Three-point rain! The Spurs' hot outside shooting!
On the Cavaliers' bench, a trace of nervousness flashed across head coach Scott's face.
As a professional head coach.
Scott could fully feel that the Spurs players were obviously more positive tonight than in the previous game.
Both on defense and on offense.
In fact, during the three days of preparation, Popovich conducted special training.
He required every Spurs player to watch the video of the last losing game. At the same time, during training, Popovich always emphasized the defense of Wang Yan.
Overall, Popovich's special training did play a certain role!
on the field.
The Cavaliers players still didn't take it seriously. This time, after Irving brought the basketball to the frontcourt and saw that the opponent was going to provide assisting defense, he did not hesitate at all.
He immediately passed the ball to Butler who was unguarded on the left side!
The latter glanced behind the basket.
Take action immediately and quickly!
Unfortunately, the basketball flew directly out of the baseline.
Three non-sticks...
"It seems that Butler's three-point shooting is average tonight!"
In the Tianchao Sports studio, Yu Jia said somewhat awkwardly.
Coach Zhang explained: "In fact, in the last game, Butler was in a state of being a bystander and was slow to find the rhythm of the game."
"To be honest, if the Cavaliers want to win the game, it still depends on Wang Yan's performance!"
The voice just fell.
The away team Spurs quickly launched an attack! !
It was still Tony Parker who dribbled the ball at high speed. In this season's regular season and playoffs, the highest scoring player on the Spurs was Tony Parker!
It can be said that this season is the peak season of Parker's career!
When he came to the frontcourt with the ball, the Cavaliers' defense had not yet fully established its foothold, so Tony Parker took a direct shot!
Swish! !
The basketball flew past the defensive player's head at a high speed and finally fell accurately into the basket!
8: 3!
The away Spurs instantly extended their lead to five points.
This shifts the pressure to the Wizards who are playing at home.
can be seen.
Wizards head coach Scott, who was on the bench, already showed some nervousness on his face.
at this time!
Wang Yan suddenly retreated to the outside to provide support.
Obviously, Wang Yan was very dissatisfied with his teammates' attack, and he decided to go it alone.
When Irving saw Wang Yan asking for the ball in the frontcourt, he naturally handed the basketball to Wang Yan first!
At the top of the three-point arc.
Wang Yan caught the ball with one hand.
At this moment, the Spurs' inside general Duncan also followed Wang Yan's footsteps and rushed to the outside line as soon as possible!
The two tall inside players now move to the outside of the battlefield!
In the stands of the Quick Loans Center, the fans shouted the attack slogan in unison! !
They were expecting that Wang Yan would be able to defeat Tim Duncan in this attack!
Inside the ESPN studio.
Especially after seeing this scene, the famous NBA commentators all widened their eyes and watched the competition between Wang Yan and Tim Duncan attentively!
"Interesting! Wang Yan took the initiative to attack from the outside, but I didn't expect Duncan to follow him out!"
"If I remember correctly, we basically didn't see this kind of scene in the last game!"
Kenny Smith just finished speaking.
On the outside line.
Wang Yan first took another tentative step and feinted, and the moment he retracted his right foot, he immediately attacked!
Although Duncan has tried hard in this defense, it is a pity.
The basketball flew over Duncan's head in an instant!
The Spurs star didn't make any interference in this defense!
moment.
Wang Yan's shot successfully fell into the basket!
Swish! !
The three-pointer hits the target steadily!!
In the stands, the Cavaliers fans gave Wang Yan applause as soon as they saw his shot hit the basket!
Several fans wearing Wang Yan's uniforms discussed privately: "Sure enough, the Cavaliers still have to go through Wang Yan to score!"
"I hope Wang Yan can maintain this condition until the end of the game!"
……
The Spurs' defensive players had disappointment and helplessness written all over their faces.
Duncan was also looking dejected.
In the previous matchup, Duncan basically tried his best, and he always stayed focused.
But there is still no way to limit Wang Yan's score...
All I can say is that the gap between Duncan and Wang Yan is really too big.
On the sidelines, Coach Popovich was applauding and cheering for the players.
Before the game started, Popovich had already anticipated this situation.
to be frank.
Popovich never expected his team's defense to be able to limit Wang Yan!
Popovich cares more about the team's scoring.
If the Spurs players can also threaten the Cavaliers' basket on the offensive end, the Spurs will be able to fight!
and so!
When it was the Spurs' turn to attack, it was obvious that Popovich's face was full of nervousness.
Fortunately, in the first quarter, the Spurs' frontcourt players were in good shape.
Tony Parker's shot from the outside instantly attracted the attention of Irving and Butler!
But at this moment.
Parker chose to pass the basketball to Ginobili who was unguarded!
After Yaodao received the ball, he attacked immediately!
Swish!
Another three-pointer was hit steadily.
The score difference has reached six points again!
In the ESPN studio, after seeing the Spurs' excellent outside shooting, everyone had a new opinion on the outcome of the game.
Barkley said first: "If the Spurs can continue to threaten the Cavaliers' basket from the outside, perhaps the outcome of this game will be really hard to say!"
Yao Ming also said: "After all, the Spurs are a team that emphasizes team offense. If they can effectively limit the performance of other players on the Cavaliers on the defensive end."
"With only one Wang Yan, it might be difficult for him to fight against five people at once!"
Yao Ming is always able to give objective evaluations.
But as a loyal fan of Wang Yan, O'Neal still believes that the Cavaliers can win!
"The Spurs are certainly strong and they can win the Western Conference, but I still think Wang Yan can lead the Cavaliers to victory."
"He'll use him to dunk and paralyze the Spurs inside!"
Unknowingly.
The first quarter is already halfway through.
At present, the score difference between the two teams has been hovering around six points, and Wang Yan once again came to the outside to provide support!
But what is different is that.
Wang Yan did not shoot, but chose to connect and organize!
In fact, Wang Yan also knew it very well.
If you want to beat the Spurs in this game, relying solely on your own strength is not enough. The other Cavaliers players must find the feeling of the game as soon as possible!
So, now Wang Yan began to create scoring opportunities for his teammates.
(End of this chapter)