Chapter 189: World Champion (Thanks to the Boss, 'Very Tough Skin', for the Patron Reward)

If the second quarter was tough, the third quarter was downright oppressive.

This sense of oppression pertained to both sides; every person involved in the game felt they were facing suffocating pressure.

The Spurs were determined to make the game ugly.

Popovich's instruction to his players was, "Every round should see someone hitting the deck; if that someone is Frye, then it means we've had a great round."

If someone made a mistake on the court, the forever angry, ever-energetic, and always ready to issue a terrifying roar at his players, Popovich would let his voice be heard throughout the arena.