When he discussed with Budenholzer before, the main body's tactical thinking was how to increase the offensive success rate of position battles.

Position success rates are high, and the Thunder have less chance to fight defensively.

This is a correct idea.

But Tang Tian said a different way of thinking, and it can be said to be a more effective way of thinking.

If you want to be fast, I won't let you get better.

You are young, and my three wings are young!

And despite the offense, if you fight defensively, you will not lose.

"The weakness of this lineup is positional battles. I think we can choose to start with Tony and Tim." Tang Tian added.

Popovich could not help but cough twice.

It seems that Tang Tian said everything.

He has nothing to say!

Parker + Green + Tang Tian + Leonard + Duncan.

Parker's organizational ability is not weaker than Ginobili, Duncan's coping ability is not lost to Dior.

This lineup can be said to be an upgraded version of the Clippers' three-wing lineup.

And considering that the Thunder doesn't have the ability to attack autonomously inside, there won't be any big problems on the defensive end.

Although I don't want to admit that my thinking is a bit behind a rookie, Tang Tian's suggestion is really in place.

"You guy, it makes me feel really old."

Popovich wasn't Kahun. He didn't have any stubborn thoughts and just laughed at himself.

"At most in the next game, you may think of it, and this three-wing lineup is also your idea."

Tang Tian came a wave of commercial blows.

Popovich couldn't help laughing.

Tang Tian doesn't really look like a 20-year-old.

After a few more chats, when Tang Tian left, he called and called Budenholzer back.

The two men perfected their tactics overnight.

The next day's training class, he directly moved the new tactical ideas to the team training class.

It seems that the starting lineup is only adjusted by one person, but the tactical thinking is completely different, so training is necessary.

Fortunately, the players are no strangers to the main body's tactical ideas and adapt quickly.

After two days, I have basically mastered it.

"Don't let the efforts of the first two games in vain, I look at you."

After the last training session before the game, Popovich said seriously to the players.

The next game is very crucial for both sides.

The Thunder won a total score of 2 to 2, and everything went back to the starting point.

If the Spurs won, the big score came to 3 to 1, and they went directly to their match point.

This will directly determine the trend of the entire series.

It wasn't just Popovich that was serious. The Spurs locker room before the game, even Ginobili, didn't talk anymore.

The Pisacek Energy Arena is already packed.

Winning the last game has greatly increased the confidence of fans in Russia.

TNT's Big Three also appeared on the sidelines.

Compared to the hand-to-hand combat of the East Heat and the group of old guys, this side is obviously more interesting.

"Shaq, who do you want to win this game?" Kenny Smith asked.

"Hope? Of course I want the Thunder to win, not because I'm a fan of them, but I want this series to play longer."

"So you can take a few more games to explain the money?" Barkley said immediately.

"Don't explain, Shaq, I know you are retired now, you are no longer a rich man." Before O'Neal answered, he said immediately.

Barkley's words amused both O'Neal and Smith.

This is Barkley, and I can always find some absurd entry points.

"I hope the Spurs can win." Smith expressed his views at this time.

"It's not because I'm the godfather's nephew." Smith and Buckley had been confusing for a long time, and now they had learned to talk.

Barkley froze, then couldn't help but laugh.

"If the Thunder wins this game, the series will be pulled up to 6 or even 7 games, which is not a good thing for an older team like the Spurs."

After all, Smith was the most serious of the three. After that, Barkley and O'Neal nodded in unison.

In fact, looking at the playoffs in these two years, this is indeed a problem for the Spurs.

After the average age comes up, as long as they are dragged into a tug-of-war, it will be very difficult for them to win.

This is one reason why they haven't reached the finals for a long time.

In other words, this game's criticality for the Spurs may be more important than most people think.

The warm-up before the game ended, and the scene entered the opening ceremony.

The Spurs starter was first introduced.

With this new starting lineup, Brooks was caught off guard by the Thunder, and the Big Three commentator was also surprised.

"There is no center in their lineup, this is a small lineup." Smith hit the bullet.

"Is Popovich the Spoelstra next door?" Buckley laughed and teased.

"Perhaps they have already begun preparing for the Heat." O'Neal answered.

No one guessed the true intentions of the Spurs for the first time.

However, the Spurs made a starting adjustment here, and the Thunder also adjusted.

Harden, replacing Sefolosha, entered the starting lineup!

"Oh, this game is really interesting!" O'Neal shouted after seeing the Thunder's starting lineup.

"Yes, it seems that Brooks doesn't want ink, but wants to get the game straight at the beginning!" Smith nodded in agreement.

Four Shaoqi went into battle, this is ready to open the field, not to give the Spurs too many opportunities.

It is also a disguised form of physical strength.

Young is capital!

The starting lineups of both sides have been adjusted, which makes the mood of fans on the scene even higher.

This is intense that you can foresee before you even begin.

Tang Tian was not too surprised to see the Thunder's starting lineup.

When the Thunder opened the game with a score of four, the Brooks adjustment was reasonable.

However, it would be good for the Spurs.

The Thunder Four started, as if the opponent showed the sharpest blade in the beginning.

But as long as it blocks its initial edge, the sword will become weaker and weaker.

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Durant hit Harden's pass in the frontcourt and hit a midrange shot.

The Thunder are in great shape.

"Defense! Defense!"

The fans at the scene also seemed extremely excited, and they just shouted for cheering at the beginning and directly promoted the atmosphere of the game.

The Thunder's defensive intensity on the field is very strong, Leonard's breakthrough layup was interrupted by Ibaka and failed to score.

Ibaka grabbed the defensive rebound, and Harden and Westbrook were almost down.

However, Ibaka's ball failed to pass.

Green and Westbrook, Tang Tian and Harden, Leonard delayed Durant.

The three-winged Spurs lineup directly cut off Ibaka's forward passing routes!