Author: Feng Yuanhua

I have to say that every head coach is an actor, and this is such a good performance.

Moreover, he is also very eloquent. Even Wang Hao was affected by just a few words.

I just felt a little angry, I was holding a lot of anger in my heart, and I needed to vent it out on my opponent.

After coming out, everyone on the Sonics team looked aggressive and hardworking.

Since it is a playoff game, it will naturally be broadcast live on television, and today it will be broadcast live across the United States.

After all, this is a game for the defending champion.

Everyone was doing the final shooting training, but Wang Hao's eyes fell on that man.

To be honest, he couldn't understand it at all.

He really couldn't understand why that guy was okay and still playing basketball well?

That's right, it's Duncan.

Of course, this is not a curse or a conspiracy, but a distortion in history.

Wang Hao remembers clearly that in the original time and space, this year's Spurs stopped in the first round of the playoffs.

You know, they are the defending champions, and no matter how bad they are, they won't be able to perform at this level.

The fact is that Duncan was injured. At the end of the season, he tore his meniscus and was reimbursed for the season.

The reason why Wang Hao knew about this matter was actually because he had learned about it specifically.

This also starts with a misunderstood nickname of Duncan. At that time, some people always said that Duncan's nickname in college was the Flying Devil.

It can be said that Duncan in college was like flying into the sky and escaping from the earth when playing games, and the Duncan he saw at that time was completely different.

Of course, facts have proven that the so-called "Flying Devil" nickname is false and a misinformation.

But one thing is true, that is, Duncan, who just entered the league, can also fly and escape when playing.

Not only is his offensive skills comprehensive and excellent, his physical fitness is also quite good.

However, due to two injuries, Duncan completely changed his playing style and became an out-and-out floor player.

Not only that, there are also some restrictions on playing time.

Of course, it can be regarded as a blessing in disguise, because the change in playing style allowed Duncan to extend his career longer.

These two injuries were a meniscus tear in 2000 and plantar fasciitis in 2005 and 2006.

However, now, Duncan is still on the playing field, still training meticulously.

Everyone in Wang Hao was dumbfounded, what on earth is going on?

He is just a little butterfly. The flapping of his wings can only affect the Sonics a little bit. How can he have such a big impact?

In addition to being puzzled, I am even more angry.

No, what do you mean? It doesn’t matter if the third place in the league can only be ranked fourth in the Western Conference. In the first round of the playoffs, it will face the defending champion, so forget it.

But now, Duncan, who was originally injured, is fine. What does this mean?

Otherwise, do you think Wang Hao would be incited by Paul Westphal's words in the locker room?

In fact, he himself is very emotional.

Of course, it's useless to be emotional, the game has to be played well, and this is the Spurs team with Duncan.

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In addition to the game between the SuperSonics and the Spurs, there are three more games going on today.

They are the Numbers team vs. the Hornets, the Pistons vs. the Heat, and the Timberwolves vs. the Jazz.

After communicating with the referee at the technical table, the referee signaled that the shooting training time was over and the game was about to begin.

Sure enough, within a few minutes, the referee announced the start of the game.

Players from the two teams entered the court. On the SuperSonics side, Horace and Vin Baker were paired in the post, Ruben Patterson was at the small forward, and Wang Hao and Gary Payton were at the back.

This is the Sonics' lineup for the second half of the season, and they have achieved pretty good results.

Moreover, in the playoffs where defense is more emphasized, this lineup is obviously more suitable.

As for the Spurs, needless to say inside, the twin tower combination of David Robinson and Duncan.

The outside trio is composed of young general Avery Johnson as the starting point guard, and the forward and back line are Sean Elliott and Mario Eli.

It is said that the Spurs' outside line is not good. In fact, this is only relative to their inside line.

Such a luxurious inside line combination does make the outside line look a bit shabby and unworthy.

However, young generals Johnson and Elliott are actually very good and strong.

Needless to say, Johnson, generally anyone who has a nickname in the NBA, and it is relatively loud, is not too bad.

As for Elliott, being a two-time All-Star substitute already speaks volumes. If he doesn’t have the strength to be an All-Star?

Of course, the two people also have a big problem. Johnson is 35 years old and less than 180 centimeters tall. How can he be beaten to death by Gary Payton?

Elliott has just returned from injury, and in less than 20 games, his condition is also ups and downs.

Overall, the SuperSonics still have an advantage at home.

"Beep!"

As the referee's whistle sounded, the 2000 playoffs officially began, and a key showdown took place.

Facing David Robinson, Horace tried his best to seize the ball in the first attack, but unfortunately, he still lost.

Facing David Robinson who is 216 centimeters tall, Horace is quite different in height and cannot beat him in the jump at all.

Don't underestimate David Robinson. Although he is 35 years old, he is still averaging 17.8 points, 9.6 rebounds and even 2.3 blocks per game this season.

So, don't underestimate these old guys.

From David Robinson, to Karl Malone, and even Horace, all of them are not young, but they can still play well.

The young general Johnson controlled the basketball, crossed half-court calmly, and then handed the ball over.

In the Spurs' tactical system, the point guard does not need to have particularly strong organizational and linking abilities.

This is true from today's young general Johnson, to future Tony Parker, and even George Hill.

These people are almost of the same origin, they have some legendary ability, they also have scoring ability, and their defense is not too bad.

It's like he knows how to order everything, but he doesn't have any special skills.

If these players were placed on other teams, they would appear mediocre, but in the Spurs, their advantages will be infinitely magnified.

I have to say that Popovich has done a very good job in utilizing and discovering players.

Just talking about Leonard, if it were another team, it would definitely not be possible to play so quickly.

Only the Spurs and Popovich can quickly tap into his talent and turn it into strength.

The basketball rotated on the outside and mobilized the SuperSonics defense, and then handed the ball to David Robinson in a leisurely manner.

Wen Baker was well prepared and immediately attacked David Robinson, while Wang Hao was also trying to double-team.

David Robinson naturally knew that the situation was not good, but since he was already at a low level, he naturally could not miss the opportunity.

Sure enough, when he was about to dribble in, Wang Hao's double-team came as expected.

This is the Sonics' tactic today, to try their best to limit the Spurs' two inside players. As for the outside players, we can only decide based on the situation.
Chapter completed!