In the end, the Spurs were a little better.

After several minutes of tough battles, the Spurs established a lead in the first quarter.

24:21.

However, in the second section, the situation changed.

After Duncan came to an end, the Spurs were a little unsteady.

With the Grizzlies' Guy and Lowry launching fast attacks again and again to attack the inside, the Spurs were too tired to deal with, constantly losing points, and also lost multiple fouls.

Especially Lowry, he played very well today and played the role of the surprise.

In the second quarter, Lowry scored a total of 7 points with a breakthrough and free throw.

The Grizzlies also quickly overtake the score and have a momentum of expansion.

Popovich was helpless and replaced Duncan in advance again.

The effect is immediate.

As soon as Duncan came back, the Spurs' basket became a place that Lowry and Guy couldn't touch.

Duncan led the Spurs to play steadily and narrowed the gap bit by bit.

The second quarter ends, 45:46.

At the end of the third quarter, 69:65, the Spurs led by 4 points.

However, it is worth mentioning that Duncan played another 32 minutes in the first three quarters, which was more time than the first game.

Popovich really used Duncan as a livestock.

Of course, Popovich didn't want to.

But the Grizzlies are too difficult, Duncan is not present, the Spurs are obviously at a disadvantage, and Popovich can only let Duncan play for a long time.

In the first three quarters, Duncan made 9 of 18 shots and 3 of 5 free throws, scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 4 blocks in three quarters.

On the Grizzlies, Li Lei scored the highest score.

7 of 18 shots, 1 of 4 three-pointers, 4 of 5 free throws, and scored 19 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, and 3 blocks.

However, Li Lei's touch was indeed not very good tonight. His shooting percentage was less than 40%, only 38.9%, his three-point shooting percentage was 25%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 80%. His shooting percentage was relatively poor in all three events.

But superstars are people who can stand up at critical moments.

In the last quarter, Li Lei showed his firepower to fans around the world.

In the first round, Gasol supported him at a high position, and Li Lei picked and rolled up with Milicic in the bottom corner, got rid of Bowen and instantly bounced out of the three-point line.

Gasol Fu arrived and immediately passed the ball.

Li Lei shot as soon as he received the ball.

Swish!

69:68.

Spurs offense.

Ginobili's weird snake-shaped breakthrough to tear the Grizzlies' defense, attract double-teams, and pass the ball to Duncan.

Duncan easily avoided Milicic and scored in with a basket.

Swish!

71:68.

Grizzlies offense.

Li Lei continued to run without the ball, and with the help of his teammates' continuous cover, he got rid of Bowen, then received Gasol's pass, and shot as soon as he pulled up.

Swish!

besides.

71:71.

"Ho huh, beautiful!"

Teacher Xu Jicheng shouted excitedly in the studio of tv5.

"In the fourth quarter, the familiar Stone finally came back. He has scored 6 points in a row to help the Grizzlies tie the score. Let's wait and see what exciting performances will be for the Stone next."

The Spurs attacked, and Ginobili made a breakthrough and caused Gasol's foul, making one of two free throws.

72:71.

The Spurs continue to lead.

But this one-point lead cannot make San Antonio fans feel at ease.

Because the opponent's No. 15 player started running again.

"Defense! Defense! Defense..."

San Antonio fans shouted spontaneously, cheering for the home team, hoping to interfere with Li Lei with their own voice.

Yet, it's all over the place.

With the help of his teammates' cover, Li Lei successfully got rid of Bowen and once again received a pass from Gasol.

However, this time, the smart Ginobili was prepared for the first time and came to the defense, directly bullied himself, trying to force Li Lei to pass the ball or interfere with Li Lei's shooting.

"Beautiful defense!"

Even Popovich breathed a sigh of relief, applauding Ginobili's performance.

Ginobili's physical fitness is average, and it can even be said to be relatively poor, but his basketball IQ is indeed the top NBA.

In the Spurs, everyone, including Duncan, has to listen to Popovich's words, but even Ginobili snatched Popovich's tactical board, Popovich was not angry.

Because Ginobili is too smart, he can adapt to the situation and make better choices in time... For example, the current supplementary defense.

but……

Li Lei glanced at Ginobili with his eyes, then ignored him, rose up as if no one was around, and shot with his hand.

Ginobili jumped high, but found that he could not reach Li Lei's shot point, so he could only watch Li Lei shoot.

Your basketball IQ is very high?

In the face of true strength, everything is a cloud.

Ginobili did not interfere with Li Lei's shooting at all, so San Antonio fans could only hand over their hope to God.

"God bless! Don't go in! Don't go in! Don't go in...swish!"

Unfortunately, God cannot stop Li Lei tonight.

72:74.

Li Lei scored the third three-pointer in a row, scored 9 points in person, and overtook the score with his own strength.

These three three-pointers shot through the Spurs' defense and the psychological defense of Spurs players.

In the next round, the Spurs attacked and Finley actually made a three-pointer in the open three-pointer in the bottom corner.

Milicic accepted the rebound and found Li Lei as soon as possible.

Li Lei will take the fast break when he gets the ball.

Fortunately, Ginobili hugged Li Lei directly.

foul!

Didi!

The referee blew the whistle.

Popovich breathed another sigh of relief.

Ginobili's foul is crucial.

In the situation just now, the Spurs have collapsed a little. If Li Lei plays into a fast attack, the Spurs will probably collapse completely.

Ginobili chose to make a foul at a critical moment and prevented the Grizzlies from playing fast breaks, giving the Spurs a chance to breathe.

Popovich took the opportunity to call a long timeout to adjust the players' morale and arrange tactics against Li Lei.

After the timeout, the ball rights still belong to the Grizzlies.

Li Lei continued to run without the ball.

The Spurs knew that Li Lei's ability to run without the ball was excellent, and with the help of his teammates, it was almost impossible for the Spurs to defend Li Lei.

However, the Spurs can focus on guarding Gasol and prevent Gasol from passing the ball to Li Lei.

Apart from Gasol, Milicic, Lowry, and Old Jones' passing ability is obviously not enough to cooperate with Li Lei's off-ball running.

Li Lei ran out of the opportunity, but couldn't pass the ball there.

When the ball can be passed there, Li Lei was stared at by the Spurs again.
To be continued...