Chapter 305: Well Done, Bruce!

The next game after the Spurs and SuperSonics game ends, the Mavericks will play against the Nuggets at home.

The Mavericks are now first in the Western Conference, and the Nuggets are currently sixth in the Western Conference.

This is also a focus game that affects the Western Conference rankings.

The Mavericks' victory over the Nuggets is helping the Sonics move up the rankings.

In the end, it is very likely that even if the Mavericks win the first place in the Western Conference, they will not be able to beat the SuperSonics.

The Mavericks lost to the Nuggets. The Sonics may continue to be eighth in the Western Conference, but the Mavericks may not be first.

In the end, the Mavericks also failed to beat the SuperSonics in the first round of the playoffs.

The current Western Conference rankings are really intertwined.

It really affects the whole body.

In this game against the Nuggets, the Mavericks were still a little entangled.

If the Spurs win this game, they won't have to worry so much.

The Spurs won and the SuperSonics lost. They and the Nuggets can just strive to win this game.

Judging from the first half of the game between the Spurs and the SuperSonics, the Spurs' strength is definitely one level higher than the SuperSonics.

And not only is the strength a level higher, the Spurs' preparations are also excellent in other aspects.

It seems that the Spurs are really prepared for this game.

"The Spurs did a great job with their targeted defense against Yes!"

"Popovich asked Bowen to guard Yes, and others could double-team at any time. The Spurs' defensive strategy against Yes was a regional defense. Whoever was closest to Yes would double-team Yes. They didn't care whether the defensive position would be chaotic or not. As for creating dislocation.”

"Is this the first time in the NBA that a team has implemented such a defensive strategy against Yes?"

"Zone defense is really a pioneering work!"

"Other SuperSonics players simply don't have the ability to play mismatched singles. Even if regional defense creates opportunities for a small one to beat a big one or a big one to beat a small one, the Sonics can't grasp it!"

"Also, Duncan's defense range is very large.

This further compresses Yes's offensive space and makes it more difficult for other Sonics players to play in isolation! "

"Duncan is so strong, he can still have so many defensive help after pinching Milicic!"

"Yes is also very strong, with 4 of 8 shots, 12 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Yes's statistics in the first half were still very good, but he took too few shots!"

"The Sonics players gave him too little help!"

"There are so many opportunities. If the Sonics have an offensive strong point, the Spurs would not dare to use such a defensive strategy against Yes!"

"However, the Spurs have found another way for other teams to deal with Yes!"

In the Mavericks locker room.

The Mavericks were completely unprepared for the game against the Nuggets. Everyone only had the SuperSonics in their eyes!

For the Mavericks, the Nuggets are not a problem.

For the Mavericks this season, defeating the SuperSonics, defeating Nelson, and then reaching the top of the NBA, this is the best script God has prepared for them!

In last year's NBA finals, God made a joke with them. This year, God is using practical actions to compensate them.

They just need to keep these gifts of God's compensation firmly in their hands.

In the Mavericks locker room, the players discussed this game very enthusiastically.

It is recognized that the SuperSonics are weak.

But no matter how weak they are, the Sonics have never lost by 22 points in a half this season.

The Sonics' toughness is one of the best in the league.

The unity of this team even amazed many people.

But in this game, the SuperSonics actually suffered a defeat.

It’s not that the Sonics don’t work hard, it’s that they really can’t beat them!

In the first half of the game, the Sonics only scored 34 points. Except for Yes's 12 points, all other players only scored 22 points together.

Among the 22 points, 19 points were scored by other starting players. The SuperSonics substitute players only scored 3 points in the first half!

Look at the Spurs bench.

Robert Horry made 3 of 4 three-pointers in the half and scored 9 points.

Mano Ginobili, 9 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists in the half.

Just these two people can blow up the Sonics bench.

Coupled with other substitute players, the Spurs' second team had no problem beating the Sonics' second team five or eight times.

The Sonics only scored 14 points in the second quarter, and Popovich limited Yes's shots and scoring in the first quarter.

It's natural that the Sonics are in trouble scoring.

"The Spurs are the first team to push the Sonics and Yes to this level this season!"

Nowitzki couldn't help but admire.

It seems like the SuperSonics really have no chance at all!

Yes, it seems like there really is nothing you can do!

Bowen didn't even show his elbow in the first half!

Bowen's defense against Yes was excellent in the first half.

Before even showing off his elbow, Yes was stunned.

It can only be said that in the last confrontation between the Spurs and SuperSonics, Bowen was so miserable in front of Yes that Bowen underestimated his opponent.

This game is Bowen’s true ‘strength’.

This game between the Spurs and SuperSonics is destined to become a classic battle for other teams to study Yes against Yes.

This game is over for the Sonics, and so is Yes!

The Mavericks are also very excited about the Spurs' strategy against the SuperSonics and Yes in this game.

It's a pity that there is only one Duncan.

There are not many players from other NBA teams who can achieve Duncan's effect.

It's not easy to choke Milicic on your own while still having the energy to help defend.

Milicic is also an All-Star after all.

Never mind how he became an All-Star.

But he is indeed an All-Star.

Although Milicic's strength is not that strong yet, he is not that weak either.

"I used to watch SuperSonics games. No matter how far behind the Sonics were, I believed that the SuperSonics could catch up. This time, I don't have such confidence."

"The Leafs had a hard time playing this game, and Popovich's tactical arrangements were excellent."

"My teammates were hindered, and Yes' own personal offense was also restricted by Bowen. This game for the SuperSonics is really difficult."

McGrady was also helpless, but Bowen was still strong.

In the first half, he stayed close to Yes and flanked Yes with other Spurs players very well.

In the Spurs locker room, Popovich was very satisfied with the team's performance in the first half.

Yes's unusual quietness in the first half was scary, but it might also be that he was really limiting.

He studied Yes for half a season and finally found the right way?

Zone defense!

This is the best way to deal with Yes and Seattle without the ball.

Isn't Yes capable of moving?

No matter where you run, you are mine, and I will see how you run!

No matter how good the strategy is, it still needs to be executed. Bowen executed his tactics very well in the first half.

"Bruce, great job!"

Faced with Popovich's praise and the appreciation of his teammates, Bowen had a forced smile on his face.

"Bruce, don't be so humble, this is not like you before, hahahaha!"

"In the second half, I am optimistic that Bruce will become the first player to limit Yes to less than 20 points in the game!"

Sonics locker room.

"Yes, is it enough to observe for half a game?"

"enough"