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369. Cautious old man Popo!

In fact, Duncan really hoped that the Spurs could have a superstar player like Su Hao.

Only in this way can he win the game more easily, and possibly even win a few more championship rings.

After all, he's getting old, and now he plays basketball simply to enjoy the happiness and honor it brings.

If more young talents like Su Hao could join the team, he could continue to win with the Spurs for several more years.

Just then, Su Hao scored two consecutive baskets inside, and Popovich made a decisive call and called a timeout without hesitation.

There was less than a minute left in the first quarter, but Popovich clearly couldn't let this situation continue.

"Popovich is so cautious! He called a timeout immediately after Su Hao scored two baskets in the paint! Impressive!" Yang Yi, the commentator in the Tencent studio, said with a smile.

Su Qun added, "Popovich definitely didn't expect that Su Hao would dominate the paint so early on, especially with Duncan on the court. How could he accept that? After all, he needs to use timeouts to adjust tactics and rearrange defensive strategies!"

Coach Zhang chuckled and added, "You really can't blame Duncan for not being aggressive on defense. His hand was on the ball, but he just couldn't stop it! It just shows that Su Hao's strength is just too great; even Duncan would have a hard time stopping him."

At this moment, Popovich had gathered his players together, holding a tactical board and gesturing under the basket, while occasionally giving Duncan and several substitute players meaningful glances.

Clearly, he is devising a strategy to defend Su Hao in the paint.

This scene was captured by the cameraman and projected onto the large screen in the center of the stadium.

"Su Hao, the Spurs' timeout this time is definitely aimed at you. Look, they seem to be setting up tactics to deal with you!" Gordon pointed at the big screen and said to Su Hao with a smile.

Su Hao looked up at the big screen, a confident smile playing on his lips: "Isn't this exactly what they should be doing? I've already dunked twice inside. If they don't take action, aren't they just waiting to lose?"

As a team with a long history of playoff appearances and championship pedigree, the Spurs will certainly not sit idly by. Although they are well aware of Su Hao's abilities, they still hope to find a strategy to counter him.

However, since the Clippers' offense did not encounter any obstacles, the head coach did not make any tactical requests.

While they claimed there were no tactical requirements, their strategy was actually very clear: get the ball to Su Hao, and if Su Hao didn't have a good opportunity to handle the ball, then an outside player would shoot. Even if the shot missed, Su Hao would still be there to grab the rebound inside. The Clippers weren't worried at all about their offense being hindered.

The timeout ends and the game continues.

This time, the Spurs fielded their reserve player, Leonard.

Leonard was selected 15th overall in the first round of this year's draft by the Pacers and was subsequently traded to the Spurs.

For reasons unknown, Coach Popovich substituted Blair out of the game and brought on rookie Leonard.

"What's going on?" Miller asked, puzzled. "Does this mean that Mr. Popovich is dissatisfied with Blair's performance? But there's nothing wrong with Blair's performance!"

"Maybe Coach Popovich wants to try out a new lineup," Barkley speculated. "After all, Leonard is a very promising player."

"But with the score so close right now, wouldn't it be too risky to bring on a new player?" Miller questioned. "Besides, Leonard doesn't seem like the kind of player who can change the game."

"Who knows?" Barkley shrugged. "Popovich always likes to do things unexpectedly. Let's see what he's up to."

The players from both sides returned to the field, and the game continued.

George Hill inbounds the ball to Tony Parker, who quickly dribbles to the three-point line, facing Curry's defense.

At that moment, Leonard made a timely run and set a beautiful screen for Tony Parker.

With his exceptional basketball IQ and skills, Tony Parker successfully evaded Curry's defense.

However, the Clippers' defense did not collapse.

When Gordon saw Tony Parker drive, he immediately moved to help defend, but this gave Tony Parker an opportunity to pass the ball. Without hesitation, he turned and passed the ball to Leonard, who was just a step away from the free-throw line.

After receiving the ball, Leonard did not hesitate at all and shot directly against Curry's defense.

The basketball traced a beautiful arc in the air and landed perfectly in the basket.

Two points in! In this offensive play, the Spurs demonstrated excellent teamwork and tactical execution, perfectly executing their strategy.

They knew perfectly well that the Clippers' defensive weakness lay in their perimeter game.

As the team's core point guard, Curry is a weak link in the Clippers' defensive system.

Therefore, the Spurs decided to launch an attack from the outside, taking advantage of Curry's defensive lapses to create scoring opportunities.

At the same time, they were well aware of Su Hao's strong dominance in the paint and dared not easily challenge his defense.

After all, in the previous games, both the Lakers and the Heat had suffered greatly under the basket due to Su Hao's repeated blocks.

Therefore, the Spurs chose to avoid Su Hao's interior defense and instead look for other ways to score.

However, the Clippers were not worried at all.

Let's fight again in a different location.

Su Hao received a pass from Gordon in the paint, but he did not attack directly under the basket.

As he drew two Spurs players to double-team him.

The ball was passed to Gordon, who was open on the perimeter.

Fortunately, Leonard intervened in time to defend, preventing Gordon from immediately shooting the ball.

Since there are backup defenses, there must also be vulnerabilities.

Leonard helped defend Gordon.

This resulted in Curry, who was just on his defensive position, being wide open.

Gordon made a perfect pass, and the ball came into Curry's hands.

Curry launched a three-pointer from the top of the arc.

"The Spurs are unstoppable! They defend one thing but leave another open! I just don't know if that three-pointer will go in!" Miller exclaimed.

As they were talking, the basketball slammed heavily against the top edge of the rim.

It was launched into the air.

Unfortunately, Curry failed to make the shot this time, even with an open look.

This is another time for the two centers to test their jumping ability.

Su Hao and Duncan jumped almost simultaneously.

In the end, Su Hao managed to grab the rebound before Duncan could.

He jumped again the moment he landed.

He completed a powerful dunk.

The home fans were also thrilled.