Chapter 10 Undisguised

Popovich had put it this way, and Tang Tian couldn't really refuse.

However, he was also very clear that using a fronting defense against James was very risky.

If James suddenly chose to hold the ball high, his post-weight loss body would be completely mismatched.

"Coach, I think Kawhi is more suitable than me. His defense is better than mine, especially against LeBron," he then said.

This was the truth.

With the help of Dynamic Vision, Tang Tian's current one-on-one defense wasn't much different from Leonard's.

But because of the weight loss, the effect of guarding James was definitely not as good as Leonard's.

"Yes, you're right." Popovich also reacted and turned to look at Leonard directly.

There was no change in expression on Leonard's face.

"Front, limit his receiving, contest, exhaust his stamina." Popovich said a few key points to Leonard.

Leonard nodded.

Back from halftime, the Heat made a defensive adjustment, directly replacing Chalmers with Miller, and using Wade as a point guard.

The Spurs' lineup remained unchanged.

James went to the frontcourt to post up, and Jefferson went up to physically tangle with him.

James was very uncomfortable with it. This was also the reason why he had never practiced his back, because this kind of physical confrontation consumed a lot of energy.

However, the ball was finally passed in, and James' turnaround shot directly drew a holding foul on Jefferson.

Two free throw opportunities.

Perhaps Jefferson's intensity was a little too high at once, and James missed both free throws.

Splitter grabbed the defensive rebound.

Popovich nodded in satisfaction on the sidelines, this was the effect he wanted.

In the Spurs' frontcourt offense, the Heat started double-teaming again, and Green's pass inside was directly stolen by Wade.

The Heat launched a counterattack, and Wade lightning-like rushed to the frontcourt for a fast break score.

The two sides tied at 48!

Popovich turned around and called Tang Tian up directly at this time.

At the post-game press conference after his debut against the Clippers, he told reporters a cold joke, saying that he was old, otherwise he should give Tang Tian more playing time.

Now it seemed to be a self-fulfilling prophecy, Tang Tian really didn't have much rest time in this game.

Miller's off-ball foul, Tang Tian replaced Green.

The Heat still double-teamed the ball-handler, and Tang Tian ran out early with Duncan's pick-and-roll, and directly shot a three-pointer after receiving the ball.

"Swish!"

Tang Tian's 6th three-pointer of the game!

"Tonight, the basket is like the ocean in his eyes!" the commentator shouted excitedly from the sidelines.

Tang Tian's performance on the outside tonight was really incredible!

After hitting this three-pointer, his score was the highest in the game at 21 points!

Tang·The Spurs' Newbie Who Doesn't Keep a Low Profile·Tian, is on fire!

Spoelstra reached out and tapped his forehead, and then signaled the defense to switch back to man-to-man.

In the Heat's frontcourt offense, Jefferson continued to entangle James.

James was getting impatient, and directly chose to attack the basket after receiving the ball, creating a shooting foul on Jefferson after the confrontation.

His one-on-one ability after gaining weight was really not just a little bit abnormal.

Jefferson committed two consecutive fouls at the beginning of the second half, Popovich got up and called Leonard up, and let him replace Jefferson.

This time, James adjusted his breathing and made two free throws amidst the boos of the fans, saving some face for himself.

With a 1-point difference, the situation on the court was extremely anxious, and the intensity of the game and the performance of both sides were completely at the playoff or even finals level.

The Heat no longer double-teamed the ball-handler, and Parker signaled to play the AI Hammer tactic.

The Heat had obviously strengthened their marking of Tang Tian, ​​and Spoelstra's position in the team was higher than expected.

Parker seized the opportunity and had a tacit cooperation with Duncan. Duncan took the ball and squeezed past Joel Anthony and put the ball into the basket.

Cheers erupted again at the scene.

In a stalemate, every goal was crucial.

James saw Jefferson go down and continued to post up.

However, Leonard's defensive ability was demonstrated at this time. He didn't desperately entangle like Jefferson, but used a semi-fronting defense.

His wingspan and palms made his talent on the defensive end unparalleled, and he also used clever ways to maximize these talents.

Wade tried to hold the ball but didn't dare to pass it inside, Leonard's arms and big hands looked too threatening.

He asked for a pick-and-roll from Joel Anthony, wanting to mismatch against Splitter.

But Tang Tian squeezed over and didn't give him a chance, Wade could only choose to force a breakthrough against Tang Tian.

His speed was very fast, Tang Tian gave way, Wade chose a sudden stop floater.

Tang Tian stood in advance and reached out to interfere with his vision.

"Bang!"

Wade's floater failed to hit.

After Tang Tian lost weight, he couldn't completely block Wade, but he could still limit him.

Splitter grabbed the defensive rebound.

Parker dribbled to the frontcourt, the Spurs played a zip hammer, the Heat's defense didn't dare to close in too tightly, Parker seized the opportunity to hit a floater.

Unknowingly, the Spurs had already established a 5-point lead.

Spoelstra stood on the sidelines with his hands on his hips.

This time Popovich didn't make any major adjustments in tactics or personnel. He didn't react so quickly, but he also realized that something was not quite right.

In the Heat's frontcourt offense, Leonard continued to half-front defend James. James couldn't receive the ball and went directly to the high post.

As Tang Tian expected, James changed his face after receiving the ball.

Leonard lowered his center of gravity to defend, James held the ball and made a tank-like breakthrough, Leonard had long arms, but there was no chance to shoot under the confrontation.

James went to the restricted area against Leonard, but Tang Tian came to help defend at this time.

James' attention was all on Leonard.

"Pa!"

Just as he was about to go strong, the ball in his hand was slapped away!

Tang Tian's steal!

Tang Tian got the ball, and the Spurs directly pushed for a fast break.

This steal came too suddenly, and the other players on the Heat didn't react.

Parker attacked to the frontcourt and threw the ball to Tang Tian who was following up. Tang Tian took the ball and shot a three-pointer in the open position.

Watching Tang Tian shoot, the fans at the scene had instinctively opened their mouths.

"Swish!"

The moment the ball went into the net, the entire AT&T Center Arena instantly boiled!

Tang Tian, ​​the 7th three-pointer of the game!

The NBA's single-game three-pointer record is 12. He has completed half of it in the third quarter, and more!

"Holyshit!" The commentator was so excited that he lost himself and cursed directly.

This is not where the basket is the sea, it is simply a cruise missile equipped with a positioning device!

The Spurs, once again, widened the point difference to 8 points!

James was also a little depressed at this time. How many three-pointers was Tang Tian planning to make?

Even if I initially agreed with the management not to choose you, you don't have to score so many, right?

I, the second man in the league, also want to save face!

He held the ball in the frontcourt to play against Leonard, but Tang Tian double-teamed over at the first time, and he passed the ball to Miller.

Parker helped defend Miller, Miller passed it to Wade again, Wade's layup into the basket was interfered by Duncan and missed.

The Spurs' defensive coordination was smooth and airtight. They had also found their rhythm on the defensive end!

Duncan grabbed the defensive rebound, and the Spurs pushed for a defensive counterattack, Parker went on a fast break to the front.

Tang Tian was still the first to follow up, Parker's pass, this time Wade saw it and directly pounced on Tang Tian.

Tang Tian waited for a while, watching Wade fly past him, and then used a one-step dribble to change from a three-pointer to a breakthrough, killing to the basket and directly scoring with a two-handed dunk!

"Boom!"

Wade couldn't catch up!

After the dunk, Tang Tian was a little excited, and swung around on the basket before coming down.

The fans in the entire stadium were going crazy!

Is he changing his shooting style?!