506 Ginobili is on steroids!
506 Ginobili is on steroids!
Curry turned around and ran back to the backcourt with an embarrassed look on his face.
At this point, possession returned to the Spurs.
Curry's careless shot just now wasted a fast break opportunity.
George Hill quickly passed the ball to Parker, who then carried it to the frontcourt.
As usual, Parker circled the baseline again, trying to find a good shooting position or pass the ball to an open teammate.
However, Duncan in the paint clearly had no chance to shoot, as he was being closely guarded by Su Hao and had no space to do so. Ultimately, Parker decided to pass the ball to Ginobili in the left corner.
After receiving a pass from Parker, Ginobili used his skillful technique to successfully bypass Rasoul Butler's defense. Then, three steps from the basket, he executed a powerful shot, sending the basketball arcing beautifully through the air before it landed perfectly in the hoop.
Ginobili was unusually excited after scoring, as if he had been injected with adrenaline.
It seems that Coach Popovich's decision to put him in the starting lineup has had a good effect; at least from the current situation, Ginobili's performance has been outstanding.
The Spurs players on the sidelines stood up and applauded enthusiastically, cheering and celebrating for their teammates on the court.
However, the Clippers didn't pay much attention to the Spurs' tactical change. They didn't seem to see it as a threat and continued to play at their own pace.
David Lee received the inbound pass and quickly passed it to Curry. Curry dribbled up the court, his mind on the line. He knew he had just missed a golden opportunity for a wide-open three-pointer, so he hesitated to attempt a shot now. After all, it was only the first quarter, and the score difference between the two teams wasn't significant. If his impulsive shot led to a scoring opportunity for the Spurs, allowing them to capitalize on a fast break, the consequences could be dire.
After confirming that Su Hao had established himself under the basket, Curry didn't hesitate to find an opportunity and accurately passed the ball to Su Hao. When they saw Su Hao holding the ball steadily under the basket, the entire Spurs team tensed up. They knew perfectly well what Su Hao having the ball under the basket meant. Even with a superstar center like Duncan anchoring their defense, they were still worried about Su Hao's attack. After all, Duncan was past his prime; his footwork and physical strength couldn't compare to the young and powerful Su Hao.
After receiving the ball, Su Hao jumped without hesitation.
With his explosive power and leaping ability, he dodged Duncan's block in mid-air and slammed the ball into the basket.
The moment the basketball went through the hoop, the entire audience erupted in cheers.
This shot not only showcased Su Hao's outstanding individual ability, but also greatly boosted the Clippers' morale.
At this point, the Spurs called a timeout.
Popovich gathered all the players together, his expression serious as he held the tactical board and gestured repeatedly as he outlined the tactical arrangements.
His expression was serious and focused, as if he was thinking about how to handle the upcoming match.
Duncan and his teammates nodded in agreement, indicating that they understood and accepted Popovich's tactical plan.
Their exchange was very lively, with everyone actively participating in the discussion and offering their own opinions and suggestions.
In contrast, Clippers head coach Mike Dunleavy appeared relatively relaxed.
Despite making several crucial shots in a row, Ginobili did not appear nervous or anxious.
Instead, he smiled and said to the players in a relaxed tone, "I won't give you any new tactics or put any pressure on you. Just play at a normal pace. If you encounter difficulties, you can pass the ball to Su Hao. Also, everyone should do a good job on defense and not let the opponent score easily."
Upon hearing the coach's words, the players all expressed that they understood.
David Lee muttered quietly, "We all know that, Coach!" Although his voice wasn't loud, it was still heard by several teammates nearby.
The teammates couldn't help but laugh, because they knew David Lee was right.
As one of the team's core players, Su Hao naturally became an important part of the team's offense.
Meanwhile, Su Hao was sitting on the sidelines, holding a large bottle of water and drinking it in big gulps.
There was no trace of fatigue on his face; his spirit remained steadfast.
After a short rest, he stood up, ready to return to the field.
With the timeout over, both teams returned to the field.
At the start of the game, Ginobili received a pass from Parker at the free-throw line. He caught the ball steadily and quickly jumped to shoot, the movement was smooth and without any hesitation.
With a crisp sound of the net going in, the mid-range shot went in successfully!
His teammates on the field came up to him and high-fived him in celebration.
The Clippers immediately launched a counterattack, and they did not slow down their offensive pace just because the opponent scored.
David Lee skillfully passed the ball to Gordon, who dribbled past all the defenders on the perimeter with lightning speed.
In the blink of an eye, he arrived under the basket and handed the ball to Su Hao.
At this moment, everyone held their breath, anticipating Su Hao's performance.
After receiving the ball, Su Hao jumped up without hesitation, ready to deliver a powerful dunk.
However, Duncan, who was also under the basket, jumped high, stretched out his arm, and tried to block Su Hao.
Just then, Su Hao made an unexpected move.
He changed his shooting form in mid-air, tossing the ball behind his head. The ball traced a beautiful arc and swished through the net.
This shot not only amazed the audience but also caught Duncan off guard.
Duncan had initially thought Su Hao would dunk over him, which would at least give him a chance to draw an offensive foul. However, he hadn't expected Su Hao to be able to change his offensive approach in mid-air.
He actually turned a dunk into a shot.
It's incredible how close we are!
"Is Su Hao playing like a center? His hang time is incredible! Gravity has absolutely no effect on him!" Yang Yi exclaimed.
Su Hao's series of maneuvers in the air just now amazed the fans at the scene.
They all gasped in amazement.
Curry, Gordon, and other teammates on the court went up to him one by one to give him a high-five in celebration.
Players from NBA teams that don't have a game today are also watching this game closely.
James: "This guy is a real monster. All the centers are basically helpless against him!"
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