231. Popovich who lost his sense of security_2

The Spurs have tied the score! Ginobili has scored 10 points this quarter alone!

During the transition between offense and defense, Zhang Yang receives the ball at a high post, backs Ginobili, turns around, and pulls up for a mid-range shot... but is fouled by Ginobili.

Popovich is not the only one in a rush; Ginobili is as well.

His haste doesn't negatively affect his offense, on the contrary, when he's in good form, his hurried and aggressive play can lead to a scoring spree, just like tonight with 10 points in the first quarter alone.

However, it has a significant impact on his defense; being already weak at one-on-one defense in the mid-range, once in a rush, he's prone to unnecessary mistakes.

On Time Warner Sports, Hubie Brown commented, "Defending Jack, who has an 85%+ free-throw percentage at mid-range, without fouling is fundamental. Ginobili failed even in the most basic aspect of defense."