Thinking on the Fly

ShiniKashi · Mar 15, 2009

Duncan and Parker scored the Spurs’ final 15 points—and Duncan had assists on Parker’s last three field goals. Parker said he figured out Houston’s defensive strategy in the final quarter, told Duncan on the court and the All-Star duo instantly made the adjustment on the fly. “They were pressuring me, and I told TD, ‘Take a look on the back door,”’ Parker said. “We just talked about it real quick. It was something that I saw and so we did it on the fly.” Duncan hit a bank shot from the wing and dished an assist to Parker for a layup to put San Antonio up 81-77 entering the final 3 minutes. Artest missed two long jumpers before Parker drove for a layup, got fouled by Luis Scola and hit the free throw with 2:45 left. Yao hit a hook shot over Duncan and Aaron Brooks drove past Parker for a layup to cut Houston’s deficit to three. San Antonio led 86-83 when Yao dunked home an offensive rebound with 43.6 seconds left. The Rockets got the ball back after Parker missed a jumper. But Aaron Brooks drove too far under the basket and missed a layup, Duncan rebounded and Parker sank two free throws with 14.5 seconds left to put the Spurs up 88-85. San Antonio’s defense handled the rest.
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Just goes to show we think statically.

How can we fix this?

Persianfoo · Mar 15, 2009

By waiting until next year when McGrady comes back.. duh

thefan · Mar 15, 2009

Persianfoo said:

By waiting until next year when McGrady comes back.. duh
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yes, next year we'll be able to trade TMAC. Hopefully we can get a great PG.

topfive · Mar 15, 2009

Parker may have a great BB IQ and may be married to a gorgeous actress, but keep in mind he probably worships Jerry Lewis.

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