For the Spurs in the new season, with a new plastic surgery, the new core can be said to have experienced a long period of downturn at the beginning of the season, and even once fell out of the opportunity to win the place in the playoffs. But just when everyone suggested that the Spurs play badly, the entire Spurs team was full of confidence in the season, but at the beginning of the season, the Spurs' newcomers have not yet fully adapted to the Popovich system. As young players experienced injuries at the beginning of the season, the Spurs have been suffering from the incomplete lineup.
The Spurs' team
When forced to do so, Popovich could only put more responsibility for the team as much as possible on the duo of DeRozan and Aldridge . In most cases, DeRozan's performance is eye-catching. It not only assumes the team's offensive responsibilities, but also assumes the team's organizational responsibilities. Popovich also gives DeRozan more rights to take action.
DeRozan fights
DeRozan is very clear about what he should do as the most feared scorer in the league. His confidence as a scorer is staggering. And for Aldridge, he lacked sight and energy in his shooting in November and was caught in a heavy burden. At some point in the season, every player experiences a downturn, which we may understand. Last season, Aldridge once again proved Aldridge's ability to the league by leading the San Antonio Spurs back to the playoffs alone. He lets the skeptic know that no matter what changes happen to the league around him, Aldridge will continue to win the team in his own style.
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After the outbreak last season, Aldridge returned to the starting point last month. He averaged 16.5 points per game in November, while shooting just 42.7% from the field and often looked very tired on the defensive end. Although he helped the team in the rebounding competition, Aldridge's mid-range jump shot was missing and began to make a crazy blacksmith. Thankfully, Aldridge started to find his offensive rhythm again in early December. Now, the Spurs have achieved their longest four-game winning streak of the season and have a 71.4% team win rate this month. Aldridge averaged 61% of his field goal percentage and averaged 20.7 points in seven games this month.
This is the spiritual leader of the Spurs
As the team's tactics gradually sorted out, the team's operation gradually became smooth, and small forward Guy gradually became the third scorer of the Spurs. In December, Guy shot 60% from the field and 52.6% from three-pointers, averaging 16.6 points and 6 rebounds per game. The passion he brought on both offense and defense on the court was difficult for the Spurs to see in November. As the team has the best physical fitness and the most comprehensive scoring methods, Guy must show aggressive momentum and take efficient actions on the offensive end. Guy's role in the team's wing's defensive end is even more irreplaceable, and he often faces the opponent's best scorer. After all, Guy can be said to be the best in terms of height and movement speed.
Guy's talent
So now, Popovich is gradually creating a "big three" model with Aldridge, DeRozan and Guy as the main ones. Then, with outside shooters like Mills , Belineri and Bellstein, as well as Pelter, who is the "little bully" in the Spurs, the tactical system of the Spurs has gradually been improved. For the Spurs now they have gone through tough tests and are beginning to understand how to be a strong contender in the West, the Spurs need to continue their game until the second half of the season. In the critical December, it is very important for the Spurs. Whether tactical running-in can highlight success is likely to kill their hopes in the playoffs.
Popovich was interviewed
With the running-in of other Western Conference playoff competition teams, the San Antonio Spurs must now show their new spirit.The Rockets, Trail Blazers and Grizzlies have been lost in their past 10 games. Recent injuries have caused the Pelicans and Utah Jazz to lose one after another. Now is the best time for the Spurs to return to the top eight in the West. In the Western Conference, injuries cannot be a reason for the team to have a poor record. Now every team in the Western Conference is actively trying their best to compete for a place in the playoffs. So if they want to return to the playoffs, it’s very important for the Spurs to make this style of play as the new normal and they need to continue to play a successful basketball style.
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