Lillard's sudden outburst revived the Blazers' momentum.

33 to 24, relying on this small climax, the Trail Blazers gained a lead of nearly 10 points.

The Spurs also didn't expect that after just replacing Duncan, Lillard won the battle between the two sides on the back line.

This wave of fast-paced offense and defense directly allowed the Blazers to complete an explosive increase in scoring. How should the Spurs respond?

Parker drove his own "French sports car" at the critical moment.

"Forcing a breakthrough of 1 on 3, when the Spurs' momentum was completely suppressed by Lillard's three-pointer, Parker used his own tough counterattack to prove that the Spurs would not be knocked down so easily."

"This time Parker's speed was fully demonstrated, and while traveling at high speed, he also flashed and moved, rushed to the basket, was blocked, and caused Thomas Robinson to make a defensive foul."

Two free throws were made, and Parker's free throw helped the Spurs stabilize the situation.

In a battle dominated by outside players on both sides, at the end of the first quarter, the Trail Blazers led 36-29 by 7 points.

For the Trail Blazers, a 7-point lead is equivalent to having a backing up in the subsequent games. It is also more like proof for themselves that the Trail Blazers can compete with the Spurs.

In the first few rounds of the second quarter, the offenses of both sides restricted each other. They did an excellent job on the defensive end and did not give their opponents too many offensive opportunities.

In the second quarter, one and a half minutes into the game, we took advantage of a foul on the court and started to change players.

The Trail Blazers had Mohamed unable to play today due to an injury in the previous game, so Stotts could only play on the bench, using Patton and young CJ McCollum as substitutes.

Their time on the court may not be too much. Playing for 2 or 3 minutes to give Lillard some breathing space is their greatest contribution to the team.

The Blazers' main offensive point will be focused on Aldridge, or the role players on the field, who can break out and have some magical skills.

There is no way. Compared with the Spurs, the Blazers' bench is really different. The Spurs' bench is so luxurious. There are so many players, the strength of the players, and the coordination of the team's tactics.

The level of tacit understanding makes Stotts drool.

The purpose of this lineup before Lillard and others came back was to focus on the inside so that the team's point difference could be maintained.

And sometimes, it is said that newborn calves are not afraid of tigers.

The playoffs are a huge stage where people can become heroes.

Due to Mo Williams' injury in the last game, CJ McCollum, who got rotation playing time in regular time, as a rookie, in such a big scene, faced opponents who were all Spurs championship level

of team members.

McCollum was not afraid of such a scene.

"Zhang Feng has already adapted to the intensity of the game, the atmosphere of the game, and enjoys the pressure brought by the game. As his teammate, how can I be embarrassed?"

Both of them participated in the draft together from Lehigh University and entered the NBA. CJ McCollum was still a lottery pick and was almost destined to join the Trail Blazers.

But now a whole season has passed.

Zhang Feng, once a good friend and teammate, has already established a firm foothold in the team. Even in the playoffs, he went a step further and directly used his outstanding performance to become the starting center of the Trail Blazers.

And what about yourself?

In his first NBA season, he suffered from injuries.

Although after recovering from injury, he also had several excellent performances and proved his ability in front of head coach Stotts.

However, as the regular season entered the later stages, his performance fluctuated under the increasing pressure of physical confrontation, and he gradually lost playing time.

Because of the same type of players, Mo Williams, as a player who has already made a certain reputation in the league, is definitely better than McCollum in terms of supplementing the team's strength.

Head coach Stotts also said that McCollum is the future of the team, but he is definitely not worthy of reliance this season.

"I have to seize even these few minutes to express myself well and prove that I am not inferior to others."

And McCollum is not fighting alone. Zhang Feng's appearance gives the inside and outside combination that Lehigh University has relied on most in the NCAA in the past two years, the opportunity to show their style together on the NBA stage.

CJ McCollum and Batum directly set a pick-and-roll in the high post.

As a rookie, McCollum is very courageous to express himself on the court.

Facing the Spurs' double attack, McCollum used a fancy move that was almost like a street ball to get rid of the two players and dribbled out from between the two players.

Go directly to the middle road to find a breakthrough.

When Diaw came over to block McCollum's layup, McCollum made a ground pass and sent the ball directly to the basket.

It was his old teammate who followed behind the basket. Zhang Feng accurately moved to the position where he could perfectly receive McCollum's pass.

With the ball open under the basket, he easily completed a two-handed slam dunk, scoring another 2 points for the Blazers.

"Zhang Feng scored 2 more points as soon as he came up. The person who assisted him was his college teammate, McCollum."

"This pair of twin stars from Lehigh University performed tactics they often used in college on the NBA court."

"This time, McCollum's breakthrough choice in the high post was really decisive. As a ball player with limited playing opportunities, will McCollum be called upon in a critical situation to be a surprise for the Trail Blazers?"

On this side, the Trail Blazers played a tacit teamwork, while on the other side, Ginobili took advantage of the matchup opportunity and beat McCollum to death.

On the stage of the playoffs, you have always exploited your opponent's weaknesses and attacked them to death. The playoffs will not be as tender and affectionate as the regular season.

Since the Blazers dare to replace McCollum, the Spurs dare to continue to attack this weak defense.

Ginobili opened up a single against McCollum, and after continuous breakthroughs and changes, he found the right opportunity and went straight to the basket, making McCollum's defense completely ineffective.

Before encountering help, Ginobili completed the throw and responded on the offensive end.

After McCollum dribbled the ball over, he was not in a hurry to find Ginobili's spot.

On this court, McCollum is still not qualified to launch a personal offense and play answer ball.

What he wants to do is make the team perform better offensively.

He accurately lobbed the ball to Zhang Feng, who was about to reach the position in the low post. McCollum knew clearly that Zhang Feng's side was the best opportunity at this time.

Against Baynes, Zhang Feng tried to reach the ball in the low post, tried to reach inside twice, then turned around and started to break through.
Chapter completed!