Neal shot a 41.9% three-point shooting percentage last season, averaged 1.6 three-pointers and scored nearly 10 points. He is a first-class three-pointer, but his defense is much worse than offense.

Unable to defend Jackson's breakthrough, Popovich's roar showed that he was not that angry, but he couldn't make a three-pointer and even hesitated to make a move, which made him completely unable to bear it.

Tang Tian heard Popovich scream, took off his training suit and stood up.

"If you have the opportunity to take action, you will be decisive." Popovich reminded him deliberately.

Tang Tian nodded, then walked straight to the technical table.

Although he is on the activation list, he should not be in the rotation lineup. After all, in his position, Ginobili and Leonard are ahead, one is the sixth man, and the other is the rookie that the team focuses on training. He is just a candidate.

Although Ginobili is in the second position, it is completely fine to play in the first position. In fact, Neil is the three-pointer who is matched with him. Neil's performance is sluggish, and the meaning of being on Tang Tian is similar.

And this time point is also very important. If this happens after three or four minutes in the second quarter, Popovich will probably go directly to Green.

Of course, this is also related to Tang Tian's outstanding performance in the training game. Otherwise, Neal would not perform well, and the one who replaced him was either James Anderson or Joseph.

Due to many reasons, he got the opportunity to appear early.

Jackson's move caused Neal's thug, and he had the chance to score the 9th point of the game, and his condition exploded.

The game entered the dead ball, and Tang Tian got up and replaced Neal.

Some sporadic cheers rang out on the sidelines.

Not only those fans holding the Godfather's sign, but also some local fans in Russia.

Durant turned his head when he heard the cheers and made a disdainful sound.

He turned around and looked at Jackson with expectation in his eyes.

Jackson is in a hot state, and Tang Tian is definitely eye-catching on the Spurs. This just gives Jackson the chance to beat Tang Tian, ​​which is the opportunity he wants to see.

After Jackson made both free throws, his personal score reached 9 points, surpassing Westbrook and Durant, and is the Thunder's player with the most points.

The scene also gave him a burst of cheers. The Thunder team has found a treasure at the end of the first round.

Jackson had a little smugness that could not be hidden in his eyes. It was this kind of counterattack that he wanted to make the first 23 teams that gave him up and regret it!

In the Spurs' offense, Ginobili's possession of the ball was pushed from the backcourt to the frontcourt, and he is now playing in the pure No. 1 position.

Defending him was Lightning Jackson.

Tang Tian is at this time running tactical positioning to expand space.

Ginobili signaled Split to mention the high pick-and-roll.

Thunder coach Brooks has played against the Spurs many times. Knowing that Ginobili is so powerful that he breaks through, he is shouting on the sidelines that he will not change defense.

Jackson quickly narrowed the distance with Ginobili and did not give Split a pick-and-roll chance.

After seeing it, Ginobili directly changed direction to the right, and then changed direction to the left as he walked, and a signature snake-shaped breakthrough.

Jackson is a rookie after all, and he is still a little short of experience.

Leonard then took advantage of Split to the pick-and-roll on the weak side and cut into the basket.

The Spurs' tactics are not a single point, but the entire team is moving. This is Popovich's tactical system.

However, the Thunder did a good job of protecting the basket. The defense was replaced without the ball in time. Cook broke Split's catch around and Mohammed also covered Leonard's air.

Ginobili's pass to the weak side was blocked, and at the same time, Harden also recovered the basket and prepared to grab Ginobili like before.

Brooks' coaching level has always been questioned, especially the monotony of offensive tactics, but he is actually not bad at defense.

Ginobili saw Harden for the first time and passed the ball to the bottom corner.

Tang Tian raised his hand to catch the ball, and received the ball comfortably.

I have to say that Ginobili's passing ability is much better than Walker and Joseph. His receiving point is at his chest, which is the type of ball that can be directly shot when it is caught.

Harden turned around and returned to defense. The Spurs had similar tactics before, and Neal was unable to seize the opportunity.

When he returned to defense, he just reached out his hand symbolically. He knew Tang Tian, ​​the "godfather", but he also knew the difference between streetball and actual combat. Neal's three-pointer on the street court would be more accurate than Tang Tian's shot.

Tang Tian had already made a three-pointer, and it basically only took about 0.6 seconds.

The hard training effect during the offseason is significant, and even if Harden makes all his strength, it will be too late.

Popovich looked up at the ball after Tang Tian took action.

Whether the training can be displayed on the court depends on this goal. If such an open position cannot be hit, it means that Tang Tian is also a training contestant. On the contrary, if he can hit it as soon as he comes up, it means that Tang Tian deserves a chance to enter the rotation.

There are only more than 400 players in the entire NBA league. For most players, the chance is probably only one time.

"Swish!"

Tang Tian’s three-point hollowness enters the net!

He seized the opportunity!

He hit his first goal in the NBA!

"FXCK! Can this rookie throw three-pointers as soon as they come up?" Some fans exclaimed on the sidelines.

"He seems to be the 'Godfather'? The one who is very popular in the offseason?"

"It seems, but that's a street court, this is an NBA game!"

The Thunder had already widened the gap to 7 points before, and Tang Tian's three-pointer was quite thirsty for the Spurs.

When Ginobili retreated, he smiled and pointed at Tang Tian. He believed that what Tang Tian said was true.

Sitting off the court for more than one quarter, you can score three points after coming up. This is not something that ordinary people can do. Tang Tian does have a big heart.

"shit!" Durant couldn't help but swear on the sidelines, and Tang Tian made a three-pointer and he felt very unhappy.

Jackson dribbled towards the frontcourt at this time. He heard Durant's curse and his face suddenly became serious.

This is the home court of the Thunder and his home court. The cheers he just won must not be snatched away by Tang Tian, ​​especially Durant has specially advised him.

He dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and saw that the person who was defending him was Tang Tian, ​​so he directly signaled his teammates to pull it away.

He is going to do what Durant told him to do now, and beat Tang Tian up.

Harden also gave face and brought Ginobili, who was defending him, to the weak side.

The Thunder's offensive end is mostly one-on-one singles to create advantages, and at most an unball pick-and-roll cover is added. Jackson's choice is also very Thunder style.

After Jackson saw the space coming out, he changed direction directly with his left and right hands alternating in front of the body, and then accelerated suddenly and started the breakthrough from the right.

This summer he has been practicing hard to break through. He can achieve the same directional frequency as before without increasing the dribble point!

"Bang!"

But the next second, someone else passed by, but the ball was cut off by Tang Tian!

After dynamic vision strengthening training, Tang Tian's reaction went up to a higher level. Jackson was cut off when he played streetball games. Now he can still steal, and it's easier!
Chapter completed!