After playing 11 minutes in the first quarter, Rondo was replaced in the second quarter. Liu Mang, Tracy McGrady, and Kwame Brown all came off. The main reason was that the first quarter lasted too long.

The outside trio of Jason Terry, Prince, and Battier was replaced, Marion remained on the court, and Rasheed Wallace was replaced.

Obviously, Liu Mang, Tracy McGrady, and Rondo played for so long in the first quarter, and they will have to wait for Jason Terry in the second quarter.

For the Spurs, Ginobili did not play in the first quarter but came on in the second quarter to deal with Jason Terry.

Popovich's use of Ginobili is very clear. Ginobili plays well for 20 minutes in a game and averages 27 or 8 minutes per game. No more will be enough. His overly violent style of play makes it difficult for him to play well.

Ginobili's body has been weathered, and his hair is the best proof.

Anyone who has looked at Ginobili's body that shows off his body over the years would never have imagined that after he reached his peak, his style of play would become more violent year by year, his number of dunks would increase year by year, and his number of shots in the three-second area would also increase.

It is increasing, and the mid-range is... eye-catching. The average mid-range shot is less than 3 times per game, and the number of shots from outside the three-second zone to the three-point line is not as many as the number of three-pointers.

But this is what Popovich wants. The player's characteristics are clear, so just let him be his best. What he appreciates about role players is the characteristics of these role players, and he uses them accordingly. This is the Spurs system.

prototype.

Udrih, Ginobili, Bowen, Melvin Eli, Francisco Elson, the Spurs' bench is also very strong. Eli averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds last season, and Elson last season.

The seven-foot tall black man who averaged 5 points, 8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game and worked hard on defense saw his numbers decline to varying degrees when he came to the Spurs. The reason was that his playing time was reduced.

Anyway, you are here to get a basic salary to support you, the data does not matter, just go up and fight!

Bowen's defensive end collapsed and he couldn't make the big moves to fight opponents like before. His ankles were easily dislocated, but he was still very accurate in three-pointers from the corner. Udrih was an open shooter with a 43-percent shooting rate from the beginning of his rookie season.

.

Ginobili is really strong. Don’t look at the difference between his statistics and Jason Terry. Jason Terry averaged 19.7 points per game in his second year. Ginobili’s career peak last season was only 17.8 points.

The durability is not as good as that of Jason Terry.

But in terms of Ginobili’s stable output of more than 20 minutes per game, Ginobili is even better!

20 Minutes Jordan’s nickname came out in the past two years!

The key point is that Ginobili is awesome!

A monster!

They are all role players who open up space and play one-on-one. Ginobili played better against Prince, who was more defensive, than he did against Ginobili himself, Jason Terry!

6 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in half a quarter!

According to Jordan's self-proclaimed "scoring strategy" of scoring 8 points in 10 minutes, playing 10 minutes in a game, and averaging 32 points in 40 minutes per game, Ginobili is more efficient!

Although Jason Terry scored 7 points, one more than Ginobili.

But the Spurs scored 13 points in the half, while the Hawks only had 10 points!

By the middle of the second quarter, the Eagles were 39-32, and their lead had been reduced to 7 points.

At the 6th minute and 13 seconds, during the battle for a rebound, Elson knocked the ball out of the baseline, making it dead and entering an official timeout.

In terms of scoring, Jason Terry is worthy of Ginobili, he is a super sixth man, but he is still a lot worse than Jason Terry who leads the team.

That is to say, Marion grabbed the offensive rebound and scored 2 1. With the Spurs team locking down others and Ginobili and Jason Terry's tactics, the Hawks were at a disadvantage in the first half of the second quarter.

Coach Kruger asked Liu Mang and Tracy McGrady to prepare. Rondo, who played well in the first quarter, was not replaced. The reality is cruel. Even if Rondo plays well, he is still mainly Liu Mang's substitute. Kruger

Coach Ge has considered playing with two point guards in the future, but that's not possible right now... The main reason is that Rondo has played 17 games, and he only made 8 of 20 free throws... Don't look at the fact that his shooting percentage at the basket is as high as 5%.

Nineteen, I really have no offensive ability. It’s okay to play with two point guards occasionally. If I want to be the main force, I must at least have a better grasp of scoring at the basket. The shooting rate is high now because I take fewer shots and the average per game is

3.9 points.

…

After the halftime break, the Hawks sent out the strongest defensive trio of Liu Mang, Tracy McGrady, and Prince on the outside. Marion went to rest on the inside and was replaced by David Lee and Kwame Brown.

The Spurs also returned to their main lineup, with the troika of Parker, Ginobili, and Duncan! Artest moved to the power forward position, Ginobili moved to the small forward position, and the shooting guard

The one on... is still James White.

In addition to Parker's 8 points, Duncan's 6 points, and Ginobili's 6 points, the Spurs only had James White's 4 points.

James White is so handy next to the troika.

The Eagles attacked and McGrady advanced to the frontcourt with the ball.

He didn't continue to play the tactics of the first quarter. David Lee was added, and he didn't know what the new tactics were.

After all, it is a new tactic. The afternoon drill mainly involves the top five and Jason Terry. Rondo is on the bench as a sparring partner, so he can watch it by himself.

Liu Mang came to the high post and leaned on James White to ask for the ball.

McGrady lobbed the ball to Liu Mang. Liu Mang caught the ball and took a shot. James White didn't jump!

After finally getting a chance to play, James White listened to Popovich's words and would not jump no matter what he did on defense.

At this point in the game, the confrontation between the two teams has already escalated. James White tried his best to make physical contact with Liu Mang. This guy has good physical fitness and good jumping. Liu Mang really can't create space for a turnaround jump shot.

, simply turn around and face the frame for singles!

The space for his teammates was wide open, and Duncan at the basket and Artest, who was guarding David Lee on the baseline, were ready to defend Liu Mang.

Liu Mang controlled the ball with his left hand, and his right hand was between himself and James White. Suddenly, Liu Mang lifted his hips up, pulled away his body weight, leaned forward, quickly slapped the ball to the right with his left hand, and dribbled with his hips.

!

James White saw Liu Mang making a breakthrough move and took a step to the left. Liu Mang quickly pulled the ball with his right hand, shot it to the left, and continued to dribble under the crotch.

James White actually caught up, relying purely on physical fitness, and moved back to the right.

But this time...Liu Mang still didn't accelerate immediately, and moreover, he completely shook James White to the point of exhaustion!

Liu Mang received the ball with his left hand, dribbled behind his back, turned 270 degrees with his body facing the basket, and came to the free throw line!

It actually went online!

Artest was ready to block Liu Mang and go to the bottom line, but he didn't expect to go to the top line!

James White stretched out his hand to pull Liu Mang but had no chance! The direction in which he stretched out his hand to pull was completely opposite to the direction in which Liu Mang broke through and turned around!

Liu Mang turned to the free throw line and took a jump shot...

A two-pointer from the free throw line!

So hot!

The fans at the scene saw that James White was trying to foul and even found the direction, but was shaken by Liu Mang so that his back was turned to Liu Mang. They couldn't help but cover their eyes. It was so miserable!

Is there anything worse than this?

Liu Mang has been avoiding entering Artest's defensive area. James White's defensive action is to guide Liu Mang into Artest's defensive area, and the winner is Liu Mang!
Chapter completed!