After losing Game 3 of the series, Gregg Popovich, known for his wisdom and adaptability, decisively made major changes to the team's starting lineup.
He decided to replace the underperforming Danny Green with the experienced, free-flowing Manu Ginobili.
In the first three games of the Finals, Danny Green's outside shooting had been downright terrible.
He had attempted 18 three-pointers in total but made only 5, for a dismal 27.7% three-point percentage—a complete contrast to his excellent play in previous series.
Although Danny Green was slightly better than Manu Ginobili on the defensive end, he was not the primary defender responsible for Jimmy Butler.
On the Boston Celtics' side, their starting five was formidable, with their offense centered around three hard-nosed players: Goodwin, Tony Allen, and Marc Gasol.
Jimmy Butler and Andre Drummond, meanwhile, took on more supporting roles in the offense.
Considering that it would be difficult to completely contain the opponent's powerful firepower no matter what, Coach Popovich believed that rather than overemphasizing defense, it would be better to further strengthen his team's offense.
As it turned out, Coach Popovich's tactical arrangement in Game 4 of the series produced unexpectedly magical results.
Right from the opening of the first quarter, the San Antonio Spurs displayed a smooth, flowing offense.
The newly inserted Manu Ginobili was like a highly efficient lubricant, successfully setting the entire team's offensive system in motion.
With his nimble, varied drives and unpredictable passes, he allowed teammates Tony Parker and Tim Duncan to grow increasingly comfortable on offense, thriving like fish in water.
At the same time, Manu Ginobili's first-quarter performance was simply dazzling.
He went 4-for-6 from the field, including 1-for-2 from beyond the arc, efficiently scoring 9 points while grabbing 2 rebounds and dishing out 3 assists.
Thanks to his outstanding performance, the San