The NBA regular season has just ended a focus battle, and finally after four quarters of bitter fighting, the Spurs beat the Bucks 102-93. The Spurs' record went to 2-4, while the Bucks' record became 3-3. The Spurs were able to win this game, and their new 3 giants contributed to it. The combination of Murray + White + Forbes combined to blast 56 points , 8 rebounds + 13 assists led the team to victory , giving the defending champion a good lesson. Alphabet brother had 28 points and 13 rebounds and was unable to return to the sky.
In terms of strength, the Bucks are definitely stronger than the Spurs. Although the Spurs are the former 5-time champions, with the departure of DeRozan and Aldridge, they have become western fish belly this season. The Bucks, the defending champions of the season, have suffered injuries that have prevented Holliday, Dalo, Di Vincenzo and Portis from playing. Alphabet Brother and his older brother joined forces to start, with Middleton assisting. In the first quarter, the Spurs led 27-24. In the second quarter, the Bucks fought back, and they played a 23-18 offensive attack in the single quarter to reverse the score. From the end of the third quarter to the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Spurs seized the moment when the Bucks' hand felt down, and a wave of 10-0 took the initiative to win. Since then, the Spurs have played steadily, and they won 33-26 in the fourth quarter and won the whole game with difficulty.
Take a look at the data of the main players of both teams. Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo 28 points and 13 rebounds; Chris Middleton 19 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals; Grayson Allen 12 points and 5 rebounds; George Hill 10 points and 5 rebounds; Pat Connaughton 6 points and 10 rebounds.
Spurs: Dezhangtai Murray 23 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 steals; Derek White 17 points and 4 assists; Brin Forbes 16 points; Kelden Johnson 12 points and 11 rebounds; Thaddeus Young 10 points, 8 rebounds and 2 steals; Jacob Pelter 8 points and 6 rebounds.
The Spurs have suppressed the Bucks on multiple stats today. The Spurs were slightly behind 48-52 in rebounding, but in assists, they led 28-20. They were 12-6 in steals and 3-2 in blocks. It was the small accumulation of these data that eventually allowed the 5-crown Spurs to win the defending championship. Sometimes, the devil is in the details. Under Popovich's command, the Spurs have always been detail-oriented, and their players, whether veterans or recruits, know what to do and what not to do on the court.
In this game, Alphabet Brother played 34 minutes, shooting 11 of 18, including 3 of 0 three-pointers, 6 of 11 free throws, and 28 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists. However, it is difficult to beat 4 hands with two fists, not to mention that the Spurs still have 6 hands. Spurs starters Murray and White played well, and substitute Forbes also gave his old club a fatal blow, scoring 16 points. In the crucial fourth quarter, Spurs new nuclear Murray showed his mature side, and he scored 16 points in a single quarter, completely shattering the Bucks' dream of chasing points.
Brother Alphabet experienced the pain of Old Jen and Harden today. In the absence of helpers, it is difficult to win even if you have a big package. Under the spurs' strict defense, Alphabet Brother sent 7 mistakes today, which also greatly damaged the morale of the Bucks. It looks like Holliday is still very important to the Bucks, what do you think?