Chapter 339 The second round begins 3

Author: Different Sparks

Chapter 339 The second round begins 3

The expression on Popovich's face also became serious. Although he had been prepared for the difficulty of this game before the game, after seeing Grant's defense against Leonard, Popovich

Qi was still very unbelievable, and at the same time, he felt a little bit in his heart. If this was not a coincidence, then this game would become troublesome for the Spurs. Once Leonard was guarded against this point, it would make the situation worse.

Become more disadvantageous to yourself.

But after all, the game has just begun. Even if a problem is discovered, it is not appropriate to call a timeout at this time. In addition, this may be just a coincidence.

So Popovich also wants to observe it for two more rounds before talking about it.

But the following situation forced him to make a move to change this decision.

Because the Spurs did not score a point in the next three rounds, all offenses fell into a quagmire, especially Leonard's side. Grant's first defense was not a coincidence at all. This fact has changed after these three rounds.

This was fully proven after the round, as Leonard's offense encountered huge trouble.

The offense in the three rounds was successfully disrupted twice, and once Grant even predicted it and slapped the ball out of the sideline.

In these three rounds, the Timberwolves' offense was all scored. Jokic and Dinwiddie each hit a three-pointer, and Oden hit a two-pointer from the basket.

14-0, after the start, the Timberwolves directly gave the Spurs a big gift.

Then Popovich directly called a timeout, although he still didn't know whether it was Leonard's poor condition or Grant's good condition. This timeout is not to solve the problem, but to hope that the players can become calm. In addition,

It is also to see if it can cool down the opponent's touch.

Soon the timeout time expired and the players from both sides returned to the court.

The game continues.

Popovich's timeout was still effective. Back on the court, the Spurs' offense was still Leonard, but this time Leonard scored, using Danny Green's screen to form a switch to face Middleton.

The defense and a fake shot helped the Spurs score a three-pointer.

But Popovich's other plan of timeout had no effect, and the Timberwolves still maintained efficient scoring efficiency and fiery touch.

Especially Middleton, this time he directly beat Danny Green in isolation, and then forced a three-pointer against Danny Green.

In the following games, it can be said that the Spurs gradually fell into a disadvantage.

The situation of the game was firmly controlled by the Timberwolves. Although Leonard was still the Spurs' strongest point offensively, facing Grant's entanglement, even scoring would cost a huge amount, and the Timberwolves'

The offense is in full bloom.

This caused the Spurs' defense to encounter a lot of trouble, because the Spurs were unable to double-team the Timberwolves' core scoring points.

So slowly as time goes by, the score difference between the two sides is further widened.

And this situation is even more serious when both sides replace rotation players at the same time, because when Bennett and Yi Jianlian face the Spurs' substitute lineup, Ginobili alone cannot break the point.

The difference is getting closer, and not only that, but there is even a tendency for it to be further widened.

So seeing such an unfavorable situation, in the third quarter, Popovich also replaced Danny Green, who was beaten by Middleton, with Ginobili.

As a last resort, the burden of chasing points can only be placed on the GDP combination.

It's just that this makes the Spurs' already severely affected physical reserves even worse.

At the end of the third quarter, the Timberwolves were already leading the Spurs by 87 to 67 by a full 20 points. Popovich on the sidelines was shaking his head.

He knew how powerful his opponent was, but he didn't expect it to be so powerful. At this time, Popovich had already returned to his seat. At this time, the old man had a hunch in his heart that the annoying guy on the opposite side was really capable this season.

Maybe he can build a successful dynasty.

When the game started in the fourth quarter, the Spurs lineup appeared on the field, which even stunned Da Zhuang.

None of the Spurs' main players appeared on the court.

This old guy was really decisive. He gave up the game with just a 20-point difference and immediately let the main players rest. After two minutes, it was confirmed that the opponent had really given up the game.

Zhuang also replaced all the main players.

As the head coaches of both sides have replaced their main lineups, it means that the outcome of this game is completely certain. The only thing left is to wait for the referee's whistle.

The Timberwolves fans in the stands made huge cheers at this moment, celebrating their team's good start in the second round.

Finally, after the time reached zero, the referee immediately blew the whistle to end the game.

116 to 92, the Timberwolves easily defeated the San Antonio Spurs with a 24-point difference.

Got a good start in the second round.

Next, according to the league's schedule, the second round of the match between the two sides will be held on May 5.

"Just wait, I will definitely win the next game."

After the game, Da Zhuang shook hands with Popovich with a smile on his face. The guy reached out and touched Da Zhuang's hand lightly, said a harsh word and then turned around and left without giving Da Zhuang a chance to react.

Damn it, old guy, if you wait until you get your shit, the next labor fight will still give you a black nose and a swollen face.

There was also a game in the Eastern Conference that started almost at the same time as this game.

The Toronto Raptors played against the Miami Heat. The two teams were half a pound vs. eighty two. They both entered the second round after going through the tiebreaker in the first round. Therefore, everyone is the same in terms of consumption. This game is the Raptors' home court.

But what disappointed Toronto fans was that the Raptors, playing at home, ultimately lost the game.

102 to 96, the Heat defeated the Raptors with a 6-point advantage, which also gave them an advantage in this series.

On May 4, the second round of the playoffs started again.

The Cleveland Cavaliers played against the Atlanta Hawks in the second round at Quicken Loans Arena.

In the end, the Cavaliers defeated the Hawks like a chopping of melons and vegetables, 123 to 98. The Cavaliers gained a 2-0 advantage in the big score with a big victory.

The Thunder and Warriors, who lost the first game in the Western Conference, started their second game at Oracle Arena.

This time the Thunder did not let the Warriors have the last laugh again. Durant played a superb performance and finally helped the Thunder defeat the Warriors 101-94. As a result, the two sides tied 1-1 in the first two rounds.
Chapter completed!