Chapter 133: The Military Strategist's Trick!

Abrams' pride is well deserved.

Because their champion last year has been officially recognized by the NCAA as "the most legendary champion in history".

North American fans call them the "Texas Five Tigers", and Texas fans even call them the "Lone Star Five Generals".

As for why it is called this, it has something to do with the commentary in the Crazy Three finals.

The warriors of the Lone Star Republic are charging towards the United States. The first five tigers are five generals!

After Abrams finished speaking, the Nuggets turned their attention to him.

Then, the small Abrams class began.

He was sharing with his Nuggets teammates the magnificent championship history of the University of Texas that year.

Don't say it, it's full of voice and emotion, and it's very immersive.

The Nuggets listened intently.

Even Anthony was listening while rubbing his chin, probably recalling his college days.

Lin Ying was also listening.

He thinks that Abrams should not study economics, but should study news anchor, and it is most suitable to be a commentator if he can't play ball!

Of course, this effect is what he wants now.

After all, the speech in the Crazy Three finals was just a momentary brainstorm. If you ask him to give a speech in the locker room now, he will definitely not be able to do it.

But there is definitely more than one way to solve anything.

Just like what he did in the player meeting before, proper guidance may be more effective than just saying chicken soup.

Take this wave as an example. Is there anything more motivating than the legend of the University of Texas winning the championship?

The Spurs first, the Lakers later, and maybe the Big Three Celtics. This schedule is no different from that of the University of Texas.

So since the University of Texas can do it, how can they have no chance at all?

Confidence is often built because you have seen similar things happen.

Sure enough, Abrams' storytelling was about the same, and the morale of the Nuggets players also picked up significantly.

What a group of students can do, why can't a group of them with explosive talent be able to do it?

It's over!

...

"Melo."

The team members left one after another, Lin Ying got up and followed Anthony to stop him.

"Forest."

Anthony smiled and looked at Lin Ying.

Although he struggled with his style of play, it was not a personal grudge between him and Lin Ying.

He still likes Lin Ying as a super support.

"I have an idea."

Lin Ying spoke.

...

Before the official opening of the playoffs, the major media also made predictions for several focus matches in this year's playoffs.

Among them, the Spurs and Nuggets are naturally the most concerned.

Take TNT as an example. They invited Jordan and "Magic" Johnson as guests at the same time.

When it comes to predicting this group, a very complicated situation arises because everyone's predictions are different.

Kenny Smith gave the Spurs a 4-2 Nuggets result.

"The playoffs are a defensive stage. The Nuggets may have the best offensive talent in the league, but their defense is destined to be unable to beat the Spurs."

His point of view is well founded.

Johnson gave the Nuggets a 4-2 Spurs result.

"Tim has some problems with his feet, and he's obviously not in the right shape in the second half of the season, which will make this year very difficult for the Spurs."

Johnson looks at the problem and the details, and he obviously knows that the Spurs' strength is entirely based on Duncan's foundation.

Jordan's prediction is that the Spurs 4-1 the Nuggets, which is the same as the big score in last year's playoffs.

"This league, Tim is closest to me."

Jordan's words are more interesting, and he did not forget to pretend to be aggressive in the prediction.

Barkley predicts that the Nuggets will be 4 to 3 the Spurs.

"We have to remember that the Nuggets are now a completely healthy lineup. When they played with all players in December, March, and early April, their winning percentage was second only to the Celtics and Lakers. They have a good chance."

You can’t figure out whether Barkley is for the effect of the show, or for milk, or sincerely.

Four masters, two points of view, four points of view.

Barkley poisoned milk, Jordan's law.

This wave, a group of demons danced wildly.

...

On April 19, the curtain of the NBA playoffs is about to begin.

On the first day, a total of eight teams played against each other in four groups.

The Celtics Eagles and Cavaliers Wizards in the East, the Lakers Mavericks in the West, and the Nuggets Spurs!

The first game of the Nuggets-Spurs series will be played in San Antonio.

Although the Nuggets rank higher than the Spurs, but because of their poor record, the Spurs have the home court advantage in this round of the series.

It sounds weird, but that's the rule, and it was the same when the Rockets played the Jazz last year.

There is still one day before the game starts, and the domestic hotlines are already buzzing.

"Garbage Spurs, useless people, they won the Suns in that way last year, and they will definitely lose this year!"

"Don't you know that the Spurs are the dirtiest team in NBA history? Without Sima Weiqi's tricks, do you think they could have those three championships?"

"I think you are looking down on my big stone Buddha. Did Bell of your Suns lock his throat before Kobe saw you climax?"

"That's right, when Lin Ying elbowed and punched him back, didn't I see you guys orgasm?"

"Fuck, this is a dog, if it wasn't for Bowen stepping on Lin Ying to be like that? Sure enough, Bowen is Popovich's dog, and you are a dog too!"

...

In order to support the home team, various fans have already started the keyboard smoke mode.

In fact, not only at home, but also abroad. After all, there are too many topics for these two teams.

The Nuggets also arrived in San Antonio on this day and had basic training that afternoon.

Their training also attracted many reporters to watch.

Anthony was interviewed by reporters on the sidelines.

When asked what he thinks of the playoffs, Anthony replied:

"We know that Tim is the strongest firepower point of the Spurs, even the only firepower point, so as long as we guard Duncan, we can win the game."

This statement made the reporter a little surprised, although after thinking about it, it seemed that he was right.

But the more surprising thing is yet to come.

When Lin Ying finished training and the reporter went to interview him, Lin Ying's answer was truly "earth-shattering".

"Just now Melo said that defending Tim will win the game. Do you agree with him?"

This is what the reporter asked.

"Of course, the Spurs won the championship because of Tim. From staffing to head coach, they couldn't do it without Tim."

Lin Ying answered like this.

"Head coach? Are you saying that Popovich can't win the championship without Duncan?"

"That's the obvious thing. If Phil Jackson was coaching, I believe the Spurs would have completed at least one three-peat."

Lin Ying replied firmly.

It's interesting for the reporter to hear this, you are more straightforward than Anthony, and you can't look down on Popovich directly!

This wave of remarks was reported by the media, causing an uproar in an instant.

Looking at the remarks of only two people, but it was reported by the media, it was the entire Nuggets team!

Because of the great attention paid to the match between the two teams, this remark sparked unprecedented heated discussions on social media.

Especially what Lin Ying said was simply a reference to the originator's remarks.

...

In the coach's office at AT&T Arena, Popovich is drinking coffee and reading the newspaper as usual.

Coaches of the old school like to enjoy a rare moment of downtime in the morning before diving into the high-intensity work of the day.

Reading the newspaper and drinking coffee, he suddenly laughed.

Because he saw Anthony's remarks.

This bad boy can also play aggressive games?

Too bad it didn't work for him.

He has coached in the NBA for many years, and it is impossible for such a child's routine to irritate him.

However, he frowned immediately, put down the coffee in his hand, and his chest heaved obviously.

It's Lin Ying again!

The dirty, ugly Chinese!

Not only is playing dirty, but talking is so impolite!

What does it mean that Phil Jackson can win three consecutive championships?

Without his strategizing, the Spurs would not even win the championship!

Just say that before the Sonics played against the Spurs, the outside world would think that the Sonics were weak? Innocent!

And before playing against the Pistons, no one really thinks that the Pistons have no strength to defend the title, right?

Even last year, the Cavaliers played well, but no one knows how strong the Suns are!

hateful!

Although she knew that Lin Ying's words were obviously trying to provoke him.

But I don't know if it's because of the comparison with Anthony's remarks, or because the three consecutive championships hit his sore spot, he obviously lost control of his emotions.

After a while, his mood seemed to calm down, and the corners of his mouth raised slightly.

It's not that he looked away, but that he decided to teach Lin Ying a lesson and let him know why he is a famous NBA coach.

For a team like the Nuggets with almost zero tactical literacy, and for a coach like Karl who doesn't understand defense at all, let him teach them a good lesson!

Although it doesn't make sense for a rookie to know how good he is, it would be different if that person was Lin Ying.

It was Stern who protected him before, but no one can protect him this time!

...

A day later, AT&T Arena was packed.

Although the ball market is usually not very good, after all, it is the playoffs, and they are playing against the "enemy" Nuggets!

Although theoretically, Lin Ying did self-defense in the regular season, and the United States also has a non-concession law, but Spurs fans care about you?

If you care about this, when Bowen stepped on the Sonics, they would have already lost their fans!

On the contrary, they think that Lin Ying is the villain and dirty guy in Popovich's eyes, and the Nuggets are a concentration camp of violent men.

Play Nuggets? That is simply justice incarnate to punish the mob.

So how can this kind of game not be present to support!

And it's interesting that Stern also appeared at the game that night.

This game is going to be the first round of this year's ratings guarantee.

When warming up before the game, Duncan sat and rested on the sidelines after practicing for a while.

Plantar fasciitis, many people do not understand this disease, and even think that this thing does not sound very serious.

It's true that in a sense it wasn't serious, but the extent to which he bothered the athlete was enormous.

It hurts sharply when you step on your heel, and it hurts even more after running for a long time. That kind of continuous pain is the real torture.

Even with NBA-level medical conditions, it's still one of the most feared diseases among NBA stars.

In history, O'Neal, Duncan, and even Kobe, Gasol, and Wade in the future have all suffered from it.

The best way to treat this disease is to rest, but time is precisely the most luxurious thing for basketball players.

Last year he gritted his teeth and helped the Spurs win the championship, but this year's impact has been very obvious.

Especially in the second half of the season, his performance has been greatly affected.

The warm-up before the game was about the same, and the live shots were given to Popovich.

Popovich was deadpan, dead serious.

Even reporters who went up to interview were rejected.

It looks like the Nuggets are going to pay for their "big mouth" tonight.

In the live broadcast seat, Barkley, Smith and the guest "Magic" Johnson on TNT are already in place; Yang Yi and Zhang Weiping are also ready.

Many fans in the United States have turned on the Internet TV, and a large number of fans have already gathered in domestic cafeterias and canteens.

Lighting, photography, and fans are all in place, and the playoffs where the Nuggets challenge the defending champion Spurs are about to begin!

The scene entered the opening ceremony, and the Nuggets took the lead.

When Lin Ying appeared on the stage and Abrams performed the opening ceremony, boos were all over the place.

Originally, because of the previous "conflict", they were not interested in Lin Ying, and with yesterday's remarks, Lin Ying was already "disgusted" in their hearts.

Lin Ying pretended not to hear it, and might even automatically convert these voices into cheers as before.

The starting lineup of the Nuggets: Iverson, JR Smith, Anthony, Lin Ying, Martin.

The Nuggets are followed by the home team, the Spurs.

The Spurs' starting lineup: Parker, Ginobili, Bowen, Duncan, Oberto.

When Lin Ying saw this lineup, there was no change in expression on Lin Ying's face, but she already knew in her heart that her strategy had worked!

The aggressive method is not a strategy of thirty-six stratagems, but it can be used in many cases.

The most famous one in history, Zhuge Liang and Zhou Yu used this strategy.

Popovich has rich coaching experience, and the ordinary aggressive method is useless, but the serial aggressive method has worked.

"Buddha in good times, Parker in bad times, demon swords in desperate situations to slay gods and demons!"

Under normal circumstances, unless he is in a desperate situation, he will not start with Ginobili.

Because the scoring ability of the Spurs' bench is too weak, Ginobili basically supports it alone.

If he is pulled into the starting lineup, there is a high possibility that the substitute will be finished.

But in the first game of this year's playoffs, he arranged to start, and the only possibility is to be angry.

Like the phrase "beat the shit out of them" in past games, he's trying to knock the Nuggets out of the game.

In that case, he doesn't have to worry about the substitutes, because the three energy wins and the increased playing time of the main players can completely maintain the strength of the substitutes.

Carl also reacted.

Before going on the field, he called the players together and did a mobilization.

With Popovich's style of play, as long as the Nuggets hold out in the first half, they will basically win!

Although Karl does not know much about defense as Popovich said, don't take the old coach as a human being. Karl is even richer in experience!