After Stephen left the court, although the Spurs were still chasing points frantically, because they could not better limit the scores of the Suns, their attack was not very good. Although the gap between the two sides was constantly narrowing, it was repetitive and it took several rounds to narrow one point. By the end of the game, there was still a three-point gap between the two sides, which was still the case when Ginobili scored the last buzzer-beating three-pointer.

After the game, Stephen was indeed criticized, but the only local media in San Antonio, the Holy City Express, made accusations against **Vicci's employing personnel. Even though he knew that Stephen's offensive weakness had been discovered, Stephen still had 30 minutes of playing. The Spurs were not as unavailable as the Suns. Not only was Michael Finley sitting below, he just replaced Brent Barry earlier, and perhaps the game was another result.

This argument is not worth refuting at all. Anyone in the game may have another result, and perhaps he will lose more. This is something that no one can prove, so no one pays attention to this argument and goes all out to prepare for Game 6.

If the Spurs had a little contempt before the fifth game, then before the sixth game, the Spurs were extremely cautious. If the opponent lost to the opponent's home court, then in the seventh game, although they returned to their home court, they could not guarantee to win at their home court.

**Vic also studied the characteristics of the Suns in the fifth game, and at the same time, the team's coaching staff specifically studied Stephen's offensive problems to see what methods can be improved. Stephen's offensive habits are more dependent on the body, which is the so-called roughness, which gives the opponent an opportunity to take advantage of.

Of course, it is a bit impossible to change Stephen's offensive habits within two days, but it is still possible to correct some of the weaknesses, especially Stephen's early shooting movements, which can be solved through intensive training, so **Vicci assigned a task for Engelland. Stephen doesn't have to do anything else in the past two days, and solves his own shooting problem first.

As for other issues, Stephen had already made adjustments on his own in the last game, so the task given to Stephen was to watch the video of his matchup with Marion in the last game at the end of training or between intervals.

Let Stephen discover the problem and solve the problem by himself, but Stephen had thought of this method long ago. However, after he arranged the arrangement for Palauson, Palauson had not completed the task, and the team's editing was better. Stephen converted it into the format and put it on his personal computer. He hugged it and watched it when he was fine.

It's still a matter of personal habits. Stephen has developed such offensive methods and habits in most of the seasons. In the past, no opponent paid so much attention and specialized in Stephen. Marion is also at the top level in the league in defense, especially in terms of players with strong physical fitness. With his defensive ability and targeted methods, it is not surprising that Stephen also scored more than 20 points in this game, and his shooting percentage has not been reduced due to his defense.

However, according to Stephen's average performance, in all the games in the second twenty games and the playoffs, his average score was 28:6 points in more than 30 minutes of games, but this time he did not meet this standard, which shows that Marion's restrictions on him have certain effects.

Stephen was naturally unwilling to be restricted just like this, so he was very careful and serious in training or watching video replays. Two days have passed, and the effect still needs to be tested in practice. However, according to Engelland's reaction, Stephen's progress is still very obvious.

This time I had a little more rest than in the previous game. When the Spurs arrived in Phoenix, they were mentally prepared for the heat here, and the Suns did not play any more tricks this time, at least they didn't feel it during training.

At night, the center of the aerial corridor was in full swing. What Phoenix fans were most worried about was the team's loss at the Spurs last game, which meant that the hope of the championship this season was completely lost. Fortunately, the team did not disappoint them, such as their loyal fans. No matter how tortuous the process, the team finally won that game and returned to the home court. They believed that with their support, the team would definitely win another game and drag the game to the seventh game, and fell behind first and then won the series victory. This season is not the first time.

At the beginning of the sixth game, everyone suddenly discovered that the Suns' momentum was not as strong as the Spurs' home court. After the opening, they were still behind the Spurs in the first five minutes, and they lacked the courage to fight back and forth in the last battle and the morale of burning their boats.

D'Antoni immediately called a long timeout and called the players down and cursed them. All the Suns players lowered their heads. It really seemed that all their courage and morale were used up as soon as they came on the court. This game was a bit unimpressive.

After D'Antoni scolded them, he replaced Marion, Tim Thomas, and Lagabele, and replaced Barbosa, James Jones and Eddie House. D'Antoni directly planned to give it a try. Anyway, the Suns have reached the point where they can't afford to lose in a game, and they don't need to retain any physical strength or tactics, and they don't need to consider what will happen if they lose.

After changing into such a lineup, the Suns' offensive rhythm began to accelerate, and morale also increased. On the other hand, although the Spurs cannot be said to be exhausted, their opening spirit is no longer so strong. Once they are rushed by such an impactful lineup, they immediately can't stand it. Not only can't defend the Suns' offense, but their own offensive rhythm is driven by the Suns.

This is absolutely not allowed to happen to **Vic. There is no team in the league that can keep up with the pace of the Suns and can still play without losing. This is a system. They are used to throwing the ball out in five or even three seconds. Other teams are so fast.

Before the score was equalized, **Vic called a timeout. In addition to the same swearing as D'Antoni, he also replaced it in advance. Bruce Bowen replaced Stephen, Michael Finley replaced it, and Brent Barry replaced it, and there was no change in the rest.

After changing into such a lineup, Tony Parker was scolded by **Vic, the Spurs at least stabilized the rhythm, and their own offense could be carried out completely according to tactics. The Spurs' offense must be carried out under tactics, and they will play first-class with the Suns and compete with others in offensive speed. That is not just a matter of seeking death. The Spurs' only chance of winning is to succeed in the defense.

At this time, D'Antoni hesitated. He just replaced Marion, and the opponent replaced Stephen. According to the strategy formulated before the game, he replaced Marion as long as Stephen came on the court. But who knew that the opponent replaced Stephen at this time. It was too late to make a substitution. D'Antoni planned to wait for the end of the first quarter to change Marion and let him rest more minutes below, and then he would not plan to give him rest time in the future.

D'Antoni thought very well, but when he saw Stephen scoring every time he scored on the court, he felt like he was hitting his heart. But since he came on the court, the Spurs have focused their attack points on Stephen alone, allowing him to make full use of Marion's score when he was away. Stephen did not disappoint his teammates' support and got ten in more than four minutes.

One shot from three-pointers, three shots from two-pointers, and one free throw. This is Stephen's score, a 100% three-pointer and free throw shooting percentage, and a 75% mid-range shooting percentage. How can every shot not make D'Antoni's heart bleeding?

Fortunately, the Suns' offense was also good. At the end of the first quarter, the Suns were only seven points behind the Spurs. As soon as the first quarter ended, D'Antoni made personnel adjustments, replaced Marion and replaced Eddie House.

The Spurs are still in their original lineup, but Duncan was replaced by Robert Holly. After the two teams re-played, Stephen faced Marion's defense and passed the ball after a breakthrough, assisted Robert Holly to shoot a three-pointer. After seeing Robert Holly hit the ball, Stephen smiled at Marion, thinking that I would only score by myself.

Marion did not expect that Stephen would use this method to deal with the first match between the two. In his opinion, even if he could not limit him in the last game, he should have taken action by himself after the media comments. Marion had already prepared for a foul, but who knew that Stephen broke through and played assists.

Stephen had figured it out before the game. He didn't have to focus on his single-on-one competition with him. Victory should be his only pursuit. It is normal for him to have weaknesses in offense. After all, he has not received formal training before, and his body suddenly changed. He was restricted by Marion. He could only make Stephen face his shortcomings more and work hard to correct them. There is no need to find them back on him, and what's the use of finding them back on him alone? He will sooner or later meet all kinds of opponents. He has to deal with various levels of defense. There is no need to be too much of an opponent.

Stephen's idea was very mature. Marion didn't expect that when the two men met for the second time, Marion thought Stephen should take action himself. Who knew that Stephen cooperated with Brent Barry and assisted Brent Barry to make a shot.
Chapter completed!