The No.1 Anti-Fans in Basketball
Chapter 231 - 141 Taking Advantage of Your Illness to Claim Your Life_2

Chapter 231: Chapter 141 Taking Advantage of Your Illness to Claim Your Life_2

As the playoffs progressed, Randolph had only pulled in one game during the first round, G2; his consistency was on par with Duncan.

Parker and Duncan immediately retaliated with a pick-and-roll jump shot.

As the youngest in the GDP, Parker was also the one who had remained in the best condition.

Randolph turned around and continued to demand the ball in the low post. McDyess attempted to front him but wasn’t successful, and after Randolph took the pass and started to play one-on-one, Duncan began to provide help.

Hansen and Little Gasol shared a look, and with perfect understanding, Little Gasol set a pick-and-roll. Hansen used the screen to create an opportunity, and Randolph had already tossed the ball over.

It really transformed after the G7 against the Thunders, this kind of chemistry only needed one look.

Hansen’s shot after receiving the ball.

Ginobili came over to disrupt, but his interference did not significantly affect Hansen.

The shot’s trajectory was perfect.

However, the ball bounced out after it went in!

Duncan secured the rebound, and the San Antonio Spurs initiated a fast break, Parker’s dizzying spin shaking off Conley to score a layup.

Cheers erupted around the San Antonio fans.

Popovich stood up, giving Ginobili a fist pump in his direction.

Randolph continued with a low post one-on-one, the Spurs decisively contracted their defense, resulting in Randolph’s shot going off target.

Turning back, Parker’s drive drew a defensive foul on Randolph, and he made both free throws from the line.

"Defense! Defense!"

The Spurs fans started a defensive chant, rallying their team.

This time, after a pick-and-roll, Hansen moved to the three-point line. Amidst the double-team, he passed the ball out, shook off the help from Jefferson, and took a three-point shot.

"Clang!"

It was a miss.

The Spurs hurried into another quick break, Parker’s pace was blistering, with Hansen closely chasing from behind.

Parker sprinted up the court, faking a shot and then passing to a following Ginobili for the score.

to 8.

The Spurs had executed a perfect start.

Popovich’s lips began to curl into a smile.

Although his reverse psychology had not worked the previous game, it seemed that Hansen was punished by a divine force for being dishonest.

With Hansen off his game, the Spurs just needed to contain Randolph to likely win this match.

Noticing the situation, Hollins hurriedly called a timeout.

As he walked off the court, Hansen glanced at his hands.

The rhythm of those two shots had been spot on, and even the feeling when releasing the ball was right.

It seemed his touch was off tonight.

During the timeout, Hollins prepared to make tactical adjustments, but he first looked at Hansen.

Hansen’s performance in G7 against the Thunders had increased his popularity, and it had also altered many situations.

Like Hollins’s attitude.

Even though he wasn’t good with interpersonal relations, he knew just what elevation Hansen had reached in the management after such a game.

"Put Shaun in," Hansen said as he caught Hollins’s glance.

Allen was starting to guard Ginobili, but tonight the Spurs’ offensive focus was on Parker and Duncan’s pick-and-roll.

Moreover, they needed more offense than defense right now.

After the timeout, the Grizzlies subbed in Battier for Allen, and the Spurs directly set up a 2-1-2 zone defense.

Still, Popovich, knowing Hansen was off his game, went straight for the kill.

Conley called the play, and the Grizzlies set up in a 1-3-1 formation.

Little Gasol held the ball at the free throw line to distract Duncan, then waited for Randolph to secure his position in the low post before passing the ball to him.

Randolph quickly turned and executed a turn-around jump shot from the baseline.

Their defense against the zone was working, except Randolph’s jump shot missed.

Veteran McDyess defended the play quite effectively.

Duncan turned to grab the defensive rebound.

But just as he reached out, he felt as if a dark cloud had suddenly enveloped him from above.

"Boom!"

To the incredulous eyes of the spectators, Hansen broke away from Ginobili, burst into the paint, then leaped over Duncan from behind to slam the ball in!

If the touch is off, look for more opportunities inside!

The tremendous impact bumped Duncan all the way out of bounds, and Hansen steadied himself by hanging onto the rim for a moment before landing.

The arena was filled with boos.

Hansen was shameless, actually attacking Duncan from behind!

If it had been face-to-face, Duncan would’ve definitely given him a huge block!

Hansen was straightforward, when the camera caught him, he put his hand to his right ear and made a "listening" gesture.

That gesture, paired with the scene before him, was just asking for a beating.

Then, the booing slowly turned into another chant.

"F**k Hansen!"

The fans from the Holy City were not satisfied with just printing that phrase on their shirts!

Hansen smiled comfortably.

Because his notoriety had finally started to increase!

Hansen’s dunk significantly lifted the Grizzlies’ morale.

Parker’s drive for a layup was blocked by Little Gasol and Conley sandwiching him.

With Duncan off his game, the Grizzlies could focus more on defense.

After securing the rebound, Little Gasol passed it to Conley, who controlled the pace and pushed forward.

The Grizzlies continued their defense, and Little Gasol received the ball at the free throw line.

Hansen set a screen with Battier, and after splitting, he popped out to the corner while Hansen cut to the basket.

To enhance the attack, Popovich had started Manu Ginobili in this series, but Ginobili’s defensive skills weren’t enough to navigate through the screen, forcing him to follow Battier to the corner.

Little Gasol saw the opportunity and passed the ball to Hansen, who faced Jefferson and faked a mid-range shot, successfully fooling Jefferson.

Just because Hansen had missed two shots, did the Spurs players think they could afford to let him shoot freely?

Wake up, he’s Hansen, not James!

Or rather, even if it were Kobe in place of Hansen just now, as someone who had previously dismantled the Spurs defense, the players would naturally react similarly, even with Popovich’s strategy.

However, Jefferson was known for his athletic ability, and even after two knee injuries during his time with the Brooklyn Nets, he still fiercely pursued Hansen.

Thanks to the zone defense, Duncan had also moved closer to the rim.

Seeing this, Hansen made a quick stop with another fake shooting motion. As Jefferson jumped from behind him attempting to block, Hansen leaned into him, drew the foul, and secured two free throws.

Athletic players always love to jump.

The arena was filled with boos again.

Hansen was utterly shameless.

With no touch, he’s resorting to all sorts of sneak attacks and "flopping"!

Then, as Hansen stepped to the free-throw line, that familiar chant was heard again.

"F**k Hansen!"

You could fully feel just how "popular" Hansen was in the Holy City.

Under a barrage of jeers, Hansen made one of his two free throws; his touch was indeed off tonight.

Luckily, Randolph grabbed the offensive rebound!

Even though Randolph was only 2.06 meters tall, his wingspan reached 2.24 meters, coupled with his outstanding rebounding sense, he was second only to Howard among active players in frontcourt boards.

When Randolph grabbed the rebound, he saw Hansen rushing into the paint and swiftly passed him the ball.

Hansen caught the ball and sprang from the ground like a spring.

[With all dunk packages except for the tomahawk maxed], he could certainly be called a springy man.

Duncan was at the rim at the time, extending his arms to meet Hansen.

Duncan’s talent was even more frightening than Randolph’s, with a height of 2.11 meters and a wingspan of 2.30 meters.

Of course, Hansen wouldn’t foolishly challenge Duncan head-on. In mid-air, he twisted to the side and slipped past Duncan...

"Boom!"

He slammed the ball hard into the basket with his right hand!

The AT&T Center went dead silent.

Hansen, this time, had not sneaked an attack; he truly dunked over Duncan!

After landing, Hansen took a deep breath.

Indeed, Duncan, plagued by plantar fasciitis, was like someone in a game weakened by a debuff, with slowed reaction speeds and all.

This was truly taking advantage of your opponent’s weakness!