Chapter 1030 - 332: This is the last piece of the puzzle (asking for monthly votes!)_3
This greatly increases the chances of Old Cat making a miraculous shot.
The Spurs couldn’t close the gap effectively with their sixth man and entered the second quarter with a 14-point deficit. But in the second quarter, when Duncan and the Admiral were back on the court together, a well-rested Mount Mutombo stood in their way again.
Right off the bat, Mutombo wagged his finger at Duncan, like a dissatisfied old woman: "Tim, don’t even think about resting for a second today!"
After watching the game unfold, Popovich concluded: the Warriors’ lineup is complete.
They have a strong perimeter, a sixth man, a superstar, and have also shored up their inside defense. They have all the conditions needed to win a championship.
In the subsequent game, the Spurs came as close as trailing by only 6 points at one point, but that was the best they could do.
Stoudemire, Camby, and Mutombo’s rotational defense left last season’s MVP frustrated. Although he could still score, he couldn’t lead the team in a comeback.
Roger’s integrated offensive, passing, and defensive play laid the foundation for the Warriors’ victory.
In the last two minutes of the fourth quarter, after Roger assisted Stoudemire’s mid-range shot, the lead had stretched to 26 points, and Roger had already racked up 41 points, 11 assists, and 4 rebounds!
After this shot, the game essentially entered garbage time.