Chapter 821 Facial Paralysis Leonard
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Zhuan Zhu
At the end of the first quarter, the New York Knicks led 29 to 19 by 10 points.
Spurs coach Popovich had a headache. Just when he was thinking about how to limit Chen Yan's performance, an even bigger headache happened.
In the second quarter, Nelson directly asked Chen Yan to play as a substitute.
As soon as Chen Yan came up, he beat DeJuan Blair twice.
DeJuan Blair couldn't stop Chen Yan and was tricked around.
Popovich can only let Leonard play in advance.
Although Leonard can't stop Chen Yan, he won't let him score so easily.
Fortunately, the Spurs also have a killer move on the bench.
Ginobili responded by hitting a three-pointer after a pick-and-roll.
The first 4 minutes of the second quarter turned into a performance by Chen Yan and Ginobili.
The two got into a fight.
Popovich doesn’t put any restrictions on Ginobili.
He asked Ginobili to let go, and he could only let Ginobili let go, otherwise the point difference between the two sides would soon widen.
At 7 minutes and 01 seconds of the second quarter, the main players of both sides returned to the field one after another.
The New York Knicks have all five starters back, the San Antonio Spurs have all three starters except Duncan, and Ginobili replaces Stephen Jackson.
Popovich placed strict limits on Duncan's playing time, even in the playoffs.
This is why Duncan can maintain a high level of competition for a long time.
During the regular season, Duncan averaged only 28 minutes per game. In the playoffs, this number increased, but it was only 32 minutes.
In addition to physical fitness, Duncan also has a lot of injuries, big and small. The one that has been bothering him recently is plantar fasciitis. If he plays for a long time, it will affect his performance in this game and even subsequent games.
Neither Parker nor Ginobili have physical strength. Parker is slightly better. He has just turned 30 and averaged 32 minutes per game during the regular season. In the playoffs, this number increased to 36 minutes.
When it comes to Ginobili, Popovich is more careful. Due to various injuries, Ginobili has missed a total of 32 games this season.
This made Popovich realize that he could not overuse this demon knife.
In previous seasons, Ginobili's playing time was around 30 minutes, but this season it dropped sharply to 23 minutes. Even in the playoffs, this number only increased to 28 minutes.
This is the biggest difference between the Spurs and the Heat. If the Heat feel that something is wrong, they can let the two cores play the whole game. The Spurs cannot, and Popovich has to use sparingly, which will further test his tactical arrangement.
At this time, the score between the two sides was 30 to 41.
The New York Knicks lead by 12 points.
Spurs offensive round.
Ginobili is still the main attacker.
Ginobili is in good shape, and he didn't play in the first quarter, so his physical condition is also very good.
Ginobili takes the ball at the top of the key and observes the triple threat.
Ginobili didn't rush to get the ball off, he chose to ask for a screen.
After avoiding Battier, Ginobili rushed inside from the left. Between David West and DeAndre Jordan, Ginobili used a trick to get out of the hole.
After the European step, a super lateral drift shot!
This ball is too difficult!
Even Ginobili, who is very good at the magic ball, failed to make the shot.
The front edge of the basketball knocks out.
The Knicks pushed back!
Chen Yan is electrifying all the way!
After rushing to the top of the arc, Chen Yan twisted his head to the right, but sent the ball in the opposite direction with his hand.
Find Curry with a no-look pass.
Curry feinted from the outside and dropped the ball with his right hand. He took a step forward and found Chen Yan with the ball.
The two played a duet and immediately created an opportunity.
Chen Yan quickly drew his gun!
All the fans raised three fingers in the air to celebrate.
"Bang!"
There was a sound of regret at the scene. Now that Chen Yan has taken an outside shot, the fans have already assumed that the goal will be scored.
Fans over-mythologize Chen Yan and forget that he is also a human being.
David West waved his hand and knocked out the offensive rebound.
Without Duncan, the Spurs' inside dominance has dropped by two levels, whether it's offense, frame protection, or rebound protection.
After Chen Yan got the ball, he passed it to Curry, and then he went to the low post.
Curry dribbled the ball to the top of the arc, opened up the space and gave the ball to Chen Yan.
Chen Yan took the ball and hit it with his back.
The referee's whistle immediately sounded, calling Leonard a pushing foul.
Leonard's nerves were very tight, and he didn't strike lightly or harshly.
Chen Yan felt his strength and staggered a step.
The Knicks served again, Chen Yan received the ball in the elbow area, took a step sideways and then lobbed it to David West inside.
David West made a light throw.
The basketball bounced on the rim three times and then fell into the net.
30:44.
Parker dribbled the ball past half court, and Diaw came up to pick and roll.
Parker simply chose to go in the opposite direction!
Curry stuck to it.
Parker went to the line again with a crotch.
Curry still didn't lose his position.
"Hey! Curry defended really well this round."
As soon as Zhang Lili finished speaking, the referee's whistle sounded.
Called Curry a defensive foul.
Parker reached the end of the speed of light. Curry smiled and shook his head: "Can I push him?"
The referee ignored it and upheld the original decision.
Zhang Lili shook his head: "This guy really doesn't deserve praise."
The Spurs serve from the frontcourt.
Parker missed a mid-range shot.
Knicks quickly pushed back.
Curry moved to the top of the arc and passed the ball to Battier two steps beyond the three-pointer.
Battier did not hesitate and continued to distribute the ball laterally, finding Chen Yan at a 30-degree angle outside the three-point line.
The Spurs' defensive formation is very loose. Chen Yan will not miss this opportunity and shoot immediately.
"Shh!"
Hollow into the network!
30:47.
Popovich hesitated for a moment, but still did not replace Duncan in advance.
Popovich knows the significance of Duncan's existence better than anyone, but he also knows Duncan's physical condition better than anyone.
He wanted Duncan to save more of his energy in the second half.
The Spurs made a rare quick start, and Parker took two steps and then gave it to Ginobili.
After receiving the ball, Ginobili prepared to shoot a three-pointer directly.
Chen Yan jumped diagonally behind him.
Ginobili was very smart, pulling the lever in the air and passing the ball to Diaw at the top of the key.
This hard shot was either blocked or seriously interfered with.
Dior is very insightful.
After getting the ball, he immediately found Split who was open under the basket.
A powerful direct pass sent the ball in!
Jordan moved in front of Split.
Split didn't take a shot, but went around Jordan's waist and hit the baseline.
Leonard took off after catching the ball and attacked the frame!
Chen Yan went to make up for Ginobili and was not in a defensive position.
Jordan turned around and prepared to take off to block the shot, but Battier also rushed from not far away.
Leonard was not afraid of the two defenders and pulled the lever in the gap to score the ball!
When the ball was scored, the referee's whistle also sounded.
2+1!
Spurs coach Popovich breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally the situation was somewhat stabilized.
Leonard clenched his fists expressionlessly in celebration. This was his first time scoring in this game, and it was also his first time scoring on the stage of the Finals!
Leonard was excited, but the fans couldn't tell it from his expression.
Spurs coach Popovich had a headache. Just when he was thinking about how to limit Chen Yan's performance, an even bigger headache happened.
In the second quarter, Nelson directly asked Chen Yan to play as a substitute.
As soon as Chen Yan came up, he beat DeJuan Blair twice.
DeJuan Blair couldn't stop Chen Yan and was tricked around.
Popovich can only let Leonard play in advance.
Although Leonard can't stop Chen Yan, he won't let him score so easily.
Fortunately, the Spurs also have a killer move on the bench.
Ginobili responded by hitting a three-pointer after a pick-and-roll.
The first 4 minutes of the second quarter turned into a performance by Chen Yan and Ginobili.
The two got into a fight.
Popovich doesn’t put any restrictions on Ginobili.
He asked Ginobili to let go, and he could only let Ginobili let go, otherwise the point difference between the two sides would soon widen.
At 7 minutes and 01 seconds of the second quarter, the main players of both sides returned to the field one after another.
The New York Knicks have all five starters back, the San Antonio Spurs have all three starters except Duncan, and Ginobili replaces Stephen Jackson.
Popovich placed strict limits on Duncan's playing time, even in the playoffs.
This is why Duncan can maintain a high level of competition for a long time.
During the regular season, Duncan averaged only 28 minutes per game. In the playoffs, this number increased, but it was only 32 minutes.
In addition to physical fitness, Duncan also has a lot of injuries, big and small. The one that has been bothering him recently is plantar fasciitis. If he plays for a long time, it will affect his performance in this game and even subsequent games.
Neither Parker nor Ginobili have physical strength. Parker is slightly better. He has just turned 30 and averaged 32 minutes per game during the regular season. In the playoffs, this number increased to 36 minutes.
When it comes to Ginobili, Popovich is more careful. Due to various injuries, Ginobili has missed a total of 32 games this season.
This made Popovich realize that he could not overuse this demon knife.
In previous seasons, Ginobili's playing time was around 30 minutes, but this season it dropped sharply to 23 minutes. Even in the playoffs, this number only increased to 28 minutes.
This is the biggest difference between the Spurs and the Heat. If the Heat feel that something is wrong, they can let the two cores play the whole game. The Spurs cannot, and Popovich has to use sparingly, which will further test his tactical arrangement.
At this time, the score between the two sides was 30 to 41.
The New York Knicks lead by 12 points.
Spurs offensive round.
Ginobili is still the main attacker.
Ginobili is in good shape, and he didn't play in the first quarter, so his physical condition is also very good.
Ginobili takes the ball at the top of the key and observes the triple threat.
Ginobili didn't rush to get the ball off, he chose to ask for a screen.
After avoiding Battier, Ginobili rushed inside from the left. Between David West and DeAndre Jordan, Ginobili used a trick to get out of the hole.
After the European step, a super lateral drift shot!
This ball is too difficult!
Even Ginobili, who is very good at the magic ball, failed to make the shot.
The front edge of the basketball knocks out.
The Knicks pushed back!
Chen Yan is electrifying all the way!
After rushing to the top of the arc, Chen Yan twisted his head to the right, but sent the ball in the opposite direction with his hand.
Find Curry with a no-look pass.
Curry feinted from the outside and dropped the ball with his right hand. He took a step forward and found Chen Yan with the ball.
The two played a duet and immediately created an opportunity.
Chen Yan quickly drew his gun!
All the fans raised three fingers in the air to celebrate.
"Bang!"
There was a sound of regret at the scene. Now that Chen Yan has taken an outside shot, the fans have already assumed that the goal will be scored.
Fans over-mythologize Chen Yan and forget that he is also a human being.
David West waved his hand and knocked out the offensive rebound.
Without Duncan, the Spurs' inside dominance has dropped by two levels, whether it's offense, frame protection, or rebound protection.
After Chen Yan got the ball, he passed it to Curry, and then he went to the low post.
Curry dribbled the ball to the top of the arc, opened up the space and gave the ball to Chen Yan.
Chen Yan took the ball and hit it with his back.
The referee's whistle immediately sounded, calling Leonard a pushing foul.
Leonard's nerves were very tight, and he didn't strike lightly or harshly.
Chen Yan felt his strength and staggered a step.
The Knicks served again, Chen Yan received the ball in the elbow area, took a step sideways and then lobbed it to David West inside.
David West made a light throw.
The basketball bounced on the rim three times and then fell into the net.
30:44.
Parker dribbled the ball past half court, and Diaw came up to pick and roll.
Parker simply chose to go in the opposite direction!
Curry stuck to it.
Parker went to the line again with a crotch.
Curry still didn't lose his position.
"Hey! Curry defended really well this round."
As soon as Zhang Lili finished speaking, the referee's whistle sounded.
Called Curry a defensive foul.
Parker reached the end of the speed of light. Curry smiled and shook his head: "Can I push him?"
The referee ignored it and upheld the original decision.
Zhang Lili shook his head: "This guy really doesn't deserve praise."
The Spurs serve from the frontcourt.
Parker missed a mid-range shot.
Knicks quickly pushed back.
Curry moved to the top of the arc and passed the ball to Battier two steps beyond the three-pointer.
Battier did not hesitate and continued to distribute the ball laterally, finding Chen Yan at a 30-degree angle outside the three-point line.
The Spurs' defensive formation is very loose. Chen Yan will not miss this opportunity and shoot immediately.
"Shh!"
Hollow into the network!
30:47.
Popovich hesitated for a moment, but still did not replace Duncan in advance.
Popovich knows the significance of Duncan's existence better than anyone, but he also knows Duncan's physical condition better than anyone.
He wanted Duncan to save more of his energy in the second half.
The Spurs made a rare quick start, and Parker took two steps and then gave it to Ginobili.
After receiving the ball, Ginobili prepared to shoot a three-pointer directly.
Chen Yan jumped diagonally behind him.
Ginobili was very smart, pulling the lever in the air and passing the ball to Diaw at the top of the key.
This hard shot was either blocked or seriously interfered with.
Dior is very insightful.
After getting the ball, he immediately found Split who was open under the basket.
A powerful direct pass sent the ball in!
Jordan moved in front of Split.
Split didn't take a shot, but went around Jordan's waist and hit the baseline.
Leonard took off after catching the ball and attacked the frame!
Chen Yan went to make up for Ginobili and was not in a defensive position.
Jordan turned around and prepared to take off to block the shot, but Battier also rushed from not far away.
Leonard was not afraid of the two defenders and pulled the lever in the gap to score the ball!
When the ball was scored, the referee's whistle also sounded.
2+1!
Spurs coach Popovich breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally the situation was somewhat stabilized.
Leonard clenched his fists expressionlessly in celebration. This was his first time scoring in this game, and it was also his first time scoring on the stage of the Finals!
Leonard was excited, but the fans couldn't tell it from his expression.
