This Forward is Not Serious

"My players performed well. It was my misjudgment that caused the team to lose. I still have a lot of work to do."

At the press conference after the game, Popovich took the blame for the loss and was obviously a little frustrated.

At the end of the press conference, on the way back to the locker room, Duncan reached out and pressed Popovich's shoulder.

"Relax the old man, the problem will be solved."

Popovich’s character he knows that under normal circumstances, even if he loses, he will not behave like this.

Obviously this time he wanted to prove himself, but he failed in the end. The frustration has nothing to do with his age history.

Popovich smiled and patted Duncan on the shoulder, squeezing a smile on his face.

...

In the Nuggets locker room, the players cheered and celebrated wildly.

Defeating the Spurs, and it is such a hearty victory, how can it not make people happy!

Anthony opened the cigar box in his locker room on the spot and began to distribute cigars to the players.

When it was dispatched to Lin Ying, there was still more than half of the box, so he gave it to Lin Ying directly.

After giving it to him, he stretched out his hand to pat Lin Ying's shoulder, his eyes filled with appreciation.

Before the game, Lin Ying pulled him and said that when he asked him to say those things, he still felt that there might be a problem.

But now it seems too appropriate!

If the Nuggets can win tonight, Lin Ying is the number one hero!

Lin Ying also accepted it.

Everyone is happy to win.

He played 33 minutes in the first playoff game of his NBA career, surrendered 15 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, and shot 6 of 11 shots.

This data sheet is already a pretty good start.

The teammates are still celebrating, but he is already thinking about the next game.

Popovich is not a stubborn person, and GDP adjustment ability is also very strong.

The first game was a surprising win, but the second game was a real shot.

The test of the Nuggets at that time may be the real beginning.

If they can continue to win the second game, then their chances of winning the Spurs are really great!

And he remembered what he said about his dreams when he chatted with Yang Shuyu that day.

He might really have the opportunity to compete for the championship in the first year, to chase his dream?

...

On the second day of the playoffs, the league announced its first award for the best sixth man of the season.

With an excellent performance of 19.5 points, 4.8 boards, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game, Ginobili was elected as the sixth man of the season with a 55% vote rate.

Unlike many people's impressions, this is the first and only time Ginobili was elected as the best sixth man in his career.

Lin Ying did not appear on the shortlist, because in accordance with NBA regulations, only those who have more than the number of starting games on the bench can be included in the selection.

Lin Ying has played 78 games this season, of which only 27 have played as a substitute, which obviously can't meet the requirements.

But the news that fans pay attention to this day is not this, but a piece of Yao Ming's news.

According to Houston media reports, after suffering a fracture in February, Yao Ming has chosen surgery and returned to China yesterday.

Because Yao's team has not announced it before, this is the first time that Yao Ming's treatment plan has appeared in the public.

Yao Ming suffered a stress fracture, a fatigue injury.

It can be simply understood as excessive fatigue of the muscles, resulting in the inability to absorb the stress caused by exercise, so that they act on the bones, and finally lead to bone cracks or fractures.

The effect of conservative treatment of this kind of injury is better, because the human body has a self-healing function, and the bones are the same;

But this type of treatment will require a long recovery process.

The recovery period of surgical treatment is relatively short, but the risk is high and there may be sequelae.

In the end, this also triggered a heated discussion among American fans.

Among these voices, only a few people recognized Yao Ming's choice, and most people opposed Yao Ming's approach.

There were two voices that opposed it.

One is that Yao Ming's approach is too risky and he may bet on his career.

In fact, after he chose, many people have guessed that he did so to catch up with this year's Beijing Olympics.

Once done, it means that Yao Ming's surgery recovery time is only 6 months at the longest.

No, it should be four to five months more accurately, because an event of the Olympic level inevitably requires running-in training, and an early comeback is inevitable.

Second, they feel that Yao Ming has no spirit of contract.

The Rockets are paying him a high salary. From the perspective of the Rockets and Houston fans, he shouldn't take this risk.

Some people may say, won’t the superstars who don’t participate in the dream team in the Olympics get sprayed?

The old double mark.

After learning the news, Lin Ying made a call with Yao Ming.

When the two chatted, they unconsciously talked about the topic of "dream".

Lin Ying was moved by Yao Ming's words.

"If I can, I certainly hope that I can continue to play in the NBA, but if I have to choose between the men's basketball and the men's basketball team, I will definitely choose the men's basketball team."

Yao Ming said for sure, just as he talked about the game against Spain in history, saying that he would rather break his leg to guard against Gasol's ball.

Let the men's basketball team take the card, or put another way, let the five-star red flag rise in Beijing, should be his biggest dream in this life.

Lin Ying was still very touched after listening.

Although he knew that this choice was also made in history, but also for this purpose.

But these words came out of Yao Ming's mouth, and the feeling is so different.

And he also thought of another person, Luka Doncic.

The reporter asked Doncic which NBA champion or Olympic champion would like to get, and Doncic's answer was also an Olympic champion.

For international players, national honor is higher than NBA honor.

If you finish this call and you throw this question to Lin Ying, his answer is...

I want it all!

Children do multiple choice questions!

There is no stipulation that people's dreams must only be one aspect!

The NBA champion plus the Olympic champion, oh yes, there is also the World Championships, plus the Asian Championships before.

So update his dream log: Basketball Grand Slam!

...

After a two-day break, the Nuggets are about to face the Spurs for the second time in the series.

At this time, the first match of the eight-group matchup has all ended.

Including the Nuggets, a total of seven teams in the upper half successfully won the game.

The only team that was upset was the second Pistons in the East. They lost to the seventh 76ers 86-90.

After Iverson was traded, the 76ers rebuilt much faster than expected.

"Little AI" Iguodala, plus Andre Miller and Dalembert, the three cores showed quite good competitiveness.

And they are very young and the future can be expected.

After this game, some Philadelphia media also compared Iverson's performance in the 76ers career, and concluded that the 76ers without Iverson would be better in the future.

For Iverson, this is not a big thrill.

The AT&T Arena is still full.

And although Stern didn't come again this time, Vice President Tatum was still on the scene.

The league's attention to this round of the series has always been high.

A "Best Sixth Man" award ceremony was held before the appearance ceremony.

Like Lin Ying's previous rookie of the month, this award is also one of two choices.

The reason why Ginobili was selected at this time is very clear, is to boost the morale of the Spurs.

The scene of Ginobili holding up the trophy sparked applause and cheers from the Spurs fans at the scene.

His personal emotions are also a bit agitated.

Compared with his outstanding performance, his honor is really pitiful.

This is already the only thing he can do with the exception of the All-Stars.

You have to know that in the future, when many fans discuss the strength of players, they will pull data and honor. From this perspective, the "monster knife" is a pity.

After the opening ceremony, the starting lineups of the two teams were released one after another.

Ginobili did not appear in the starting list.

Parker, Bowen, Finley, Duncan, Oberto.

The Spurs changed their starters!

Just as Lin Ying thought, Popovich stopped playing a lot of things, and was going to fight the Nuggets for the entire game.

Carl also made adjustments to this adjustment on the defensive end, letting Smith defend Parker, so that Iverson can be protected to a certain extent on the defensive end.

In the last game, Lin Ying's anti-pick-and-roll effect was better, and this game will also directly defend Duncan at the beginning.

The game started quickly, this time Martin beat Duncan by jumping, and the Nuggets led the first offense.

Iverson showed a strong offensive desire when he came up. The first ball broke through Duncan and hit the basket to score.

Looking back, the Spurs' style of play was similar to the previous game, with Parker and Duncan's pick-and-roll tactics.

After playing against each other, Parker obviously also had a guard against Lin Ying, and quickly knocked the ball to Duncan after disassembling.

Duncan reacted swiftly after misplaced against Smith, and smashed the ball into the basket in one turn.

Looking back, Iverson turned and leaned back with a sudden wave of difficulty in the frontcourt!

He not only has a strong offensive desire tonight, but also his personal state is quite outstanding!

A wave of assists from the Philadelphia media!

Parker wanted to repeat the old tricks, Lin Ying grabbed the ball in advance and didn't give the first chance to pass.

Parker didn't pass in. Duncan returned with another wave of pick-and-rolls after seeing it, leaning directly against Lin Ying to ask for the ball.

Duncan's offensive desire tonight is also very strong!

The familiar attacking method followed, Duncan sank his shoulders, and Lin Ying was forced to lower his focus to fight.

Then Duncan turned around and shot.

You may not believe it. Duncan's last game may be caused by plantar fasciitis. The offense was all in the middle distance, or the breakthrough after the middle distance shaking. There was no back single.

In addition, in the regular season, Lin Ying will not go to match Duncan, so this is the first time Lin Ying has defended Duncan's back attack since entering the league.

He found himself...a little bit useless!

It's not the same as the feeling when observing off the court. The biggest difference is that Duncan's elbow is not entirely to open the way, but to set him apart.

A turned and hooked hand, Lin Ying's wingspan was originally not as good as Duncan's.

"Huh!"

Basketball hollow pocket.

Lin Ying was still quite depressed.

Duncan's offensive skills are not gorgeous at all, but they are very difficult to defend.

Of course, it was Duncan's injury that puzzled Lin Ying.

After only two days, the plantar fasciitis got better?

Or did Duncan also go to Tang Tian's Chinese medicine clinic?

Iverson continued the breakthrough after the pick-and-roll in the frontcourt.

The Spurs were forced to shrink by defending twice in a row, but Iverson didn't expect to pass in the first time!

Lin Ying made a quick transition and passed the ball directly to Anthony without stopping after receiving the ball.

Anthony catches the ball from the mid-range dry draw.

"Huh!"

Still so silky.

The Nuggets started in the same state as on the field, and maybe even better!

Carl stood up with excitement.

If this is true for two consecutive away games, the series will basically be a good one!

Duncan continued to play in the low post.

Lin Ying also continued to defend alone, and began to use small moves to confront.

Although I don't know why Duncan's desire to attack was suddenly so strong, plantar fasciitis is a chronic disease. Even if you find Tang Tian, ​​it can't be enough for two days. The only explanation is that Duncan is insisting on willpower.

So as long as he consumes it, he earns.

However, Duncan doesn't take small actions!

His offense was too simple, basically he sank his shoulders, and then turned around to attack.

This time Lin Ying prevented him from turning right, and he switched to turning left.

Lin Ying reached out in advance to seal the cover, and he used a ballet jump.

Seeing that Lin Ying had a chance to cover the ball, but his shot speed was very fast, he shot early with a wave of his wrist.

"boom!"

This time it's a board game.

The basketball is shot diagonally into the net bag after playing the board.

wipe!

Lin Ying was a little bit up.

This feels the same as before when defending Kobe's offense.

Basically can't help it!

After failing to defend twice in a row, Carl yelled at Lin Ying at this time, indicating whether he wanted to change defense.

Lin Ying asked for another defense.

Nothing more than three things, he wants to try again!

And in the next round, he found an opportunity on the offensive end.

Iverson returned the ball quickly this time, and he received the ball near the free throw line.

He made a fake shot, and Duncan was stunned!

On the one hand, Lin Ying contributed to the middle distance game, on the other hand, Lin Ying did not hold the ball!

But this time Duncan miscalculated.

Because Lin Ying has made a small achievement in his possession after one season!

The moment he grabbed Duncan, he accelerated to the inside with the ball, and then jumped up suddenly.

"Boom!"

This time it was a dunk with both hands hanging on the basket!

Cool!

I can't prevent you from accidentally hitting one of you!

Two points are offset, which means that the change of direction is prevented!

Duncan widened his eyes again to look at Lin Ying.

The last time this kind of reaction was after Lin Ying's failure in the first match of the season ~www.NovelMTL.com~ Lin Ying successfully attracted his attention.

Then Duncan played back for the third time.

Lin Ying is also the third single defense.

This time he took out 120% concentration.

Duncan was prevented by him for two consecutive attempts to turn around.

And at the last moment Duncan turned and hooked, he predicted that he would jump up first.

"boom!"

Cover the ball directly!

Duncan's career blocks have been blocked +1!

There is always a chance for him to seize it!

Just like the previous defense against Kobe, although most of the time it can't be prevented, but there are also times!

With this offense and one defense, you have found your place!