Rebirth of Hayes Cyclone

Chapter 218 [Ginger is still old and spicy! 】

At 3 minutes and 25 seconds into the first quarter, Calderon was replaced, and D'Antoni sent the faster Felton.Both Felton and Iverson are 183cm tall, and their wingspan is not at a disadvantage.

The Timberwolves' offense made the Bobcats suffer.Iverson is a well-known iron god in the league, but when he found the touch, it was very scary. D'Antoni arranged for Wallace to help defend, but the Timberwolves immediately replaced Posey and replaced him with Grant, who has stronger offensive capabilities. - Hill, Wallace didn't dare to withdraw easily.

Jonbarry said: "The double-backs are very fierce. The Timberwolves have four main defenses, and Iverson can fire unlimitedly alone. The Bobcats now rely mainly on Hayes for offense. The Timberwolves are tightly double-teaming him. Hayes always catches the ball. It's tough. Bobcats need other players to step up and score at this time."

Johnson also said: "I didn't expect the Timberwolves' old players to change positions so quickly, and the Bobcats couldn't find a space. This season, the Timberwolves ranked first in the league in restricting opponents' scoring. Today they restricted the Bobcats' inside offense very well, which is difficult to handle. ah."

18 to 26.The Bobcats trailed by 8 points.Playing the underdog Bobcats can catch up to the 8-point gap in a few rounds, but the Timberwolves are different. Their defense is impenetrable, and they have found a way to deal with the Bobcats.That is to compress the defense. Four people occupy the four corners of the 3-second zone, and only Iverson is outside.

If Hayes pulls beyond the three-point line, Posey or Hill will adopt a follow-up strategy to prevent breakthroughs and interfere with shooting.If Hayes takes the ball on both sides of the penalty area, he will definitely be double-teamed, and it is very difficult to dribble the ball.When Hayes passed the outside line, he also made two turnovers and was intercepted by Iverson and McCants.

D'Antoni asked for a timeout, but there was no good way. The lack of shooters on the outside made it impossible for players to create distance for Hayes to create singles opportunities.Azubuike and Wallace's three-point shooting is not stable, especially Wallace, his three-point shooting rate is only 31%, very unreliable, and he made a mid-range shot from inside the three-point line, giving the Timberwolves Rotational rotation interferes with the timing of the shot.Calderon's open three-pointer was relatively accurate, but Iverson entangled him so hard that he couldn't play well. He made 3 of 0 shots in the first quarter and scored no points.

Who said Iverson is defending black holes?Isn't this bullshit?Hayes has seen many defensive evaluations about Iverson. Experts generally believe that Iverson's defense is poor and easy to be blown up.However, being easy to be blown up means that Iverson suffers physically when he encounters powerful star guards such as Marbury, Baron Davis, and Deron, and it will become a loophole when he switches to a shooting guard.But one-on-one defense of point guards who are not good at attacking with the ball, Iverson is more than enough.In the first quarter, Iverson contributed 2 steals.

The Timberwolves' offense is always two strokes, but the Bobcats can't crack it.Garnett supported in a high position and covered Iverson. After Iverson broke through, he attracted Hayes' defense and returned the ball to Garnett.After the switch, the man who defended Garnett became Felton.Garnett just pretended that there was no one in front of him, and made a steady jumper. 18 to 28.

Bobcats position offensive to Hayes.Hayes drew a two-team pass to Azubuike on the perimeter.Azubuike missed a three-pointer.The Bobcats failed to attack several times, and Hayes was going crazy.

For the first time after the All-Star Game, the Bobcats fell into a situation where they could not do anything. The defense was unstoppable and the offense was messed up. They finished the first quarter with difficulty under Hayes' single-handed fight.Bobcats 21 to 34 behind 13 points.

Azubuike's offense is not very stable, and this time he has become an iron man with [-]-of-N shots.The rookies of the Bobcats have a serious problem. They are in a good mood and feel good when playing against the underdogs. When they meet a strong team, once the score falls behind, they lack a big heart. They dare not shoot or take the ball. Do everything possible to send it to Hayes.

Only Wallace stepped up and hit a few, and unfortunately, he wasn't very efficient either, going 7 for 3 from the field.Garnett and McDyess completely dominated the restricted area.Biedrins' offensive nature was on display.

Hayes scored 9 points in a single quarter.Every attack is completed under the double team of at least two players from the opposing team.

No, I must find a way to break through their defense, otherwise, no matter how many points I score alone, it is impossible to beat the Timberwolves.The way Hayes can think of to break the zone defense is to attract double-teams and put three-pointers.But the Bobcats' outside line has always been a little bit worse.The teammates rely on their excellent athletic ability, and they can score on fast breaks.Hayes looked at D'Antoni, hoping the coach would figure out a way to crack the Timberwolves' play.

"In the second quarter, Van (Weaver) came on, Raymond (Felton) stepped up the drive, Gerrard watched the baseline cut, Carl (Landry) pulled up to the high screen, Marcin (Gortat) controlled the rebound The ball. The defense continues to defend the zone," D'Antoni said.

Only Wallace, the main Bobcats player, remained on the field, and the others were replaced to rest.

Hayes sat next to Van Gundy and D'Antoni and asked, "Coach, is there any way to break their zone?"

"Their zone defense is aimed at the inside, compressing the defensive space, and we lack shooters. When you play again later, try playing shooting guard? Shoot from the outside after the screen." D'Antoni said.

"But in this way, our inside line will be weaker, and it will be difficult for Andris (Bidelins) and Carl to control the rebound. If the Timberwolves dominate the rebound, it will be even more difficult for us to play." Hayes Said.

"Or you and Karl cooperate to play inside, give up the height of the inside, and both of them pull out, allowing Fan and Raymond to strengthen the breakthrough. But in this way, our height is at a disadvantage when defending..." D'Antoni thought again The method is still not perfect.

At this time, the second quarter of the game began.The Timberwolves replaced McDyess, Garnett, McKenzie, Iverson, Mutombo, Brandon Bass, Aaron Afalaro, and Marko Jaric.The same is up and down.Grant Hill stayed on the field.

Hayes is not particularly anxious now, because the Bobcats' outstanding role players should be able to gain the upper hand in the competition with the Timberwolves' substitute players.But he soon discovered that it was not so easy.

Landry blocked the rookie Alfararo, Weaver took the ball to break through, Marko Jaric on the weak side quickly made up the defense, emptied Felton, and blocked Weaver who was about to stop the jumper.Jaric is a point guard with average physical fitness, average passing awareness, average breakthrough ability, and average scoring ability.But he has a characteristic, the height of 201cm, and his confrontation ability is not bad, which allows him to defend three positions in defense.

Weaver wanted to use his speed to break through Jaric, but was double-teamed by Bass and Jaric.Weaver passes the ball back high, Landry catches it, and after a misplaced defense is Alfalaro.The reason why this rookie can be favored by the Timberwolves is that in addition to his shooting ability, another reason is his height and confrontation ability, which can also play a role in misplaced defenses.Landry's high jumper was interfered by Afalaro and missed the shot.

Mutombo couldn't jump up, but he relied on good positioning and excellent wingspan to grab the rebound, holding the ball with both hands, and elbows back and forth.Gortat not only failed to grab the offensive rebound but also almost died.

The Timberwolves attacked, Wallace defended well in the first quarter, Posey only scored two points, and Hill scored none.Now his task is to block the Timberwolves' old star.Mutombora goes up high to set a screen for Hill, and Hill bypasses Wallace and enters the paint from the left.Landry came out with defense.

I've got to be on guard, like Chuck.The Timberwolves no longer have a stable offensive point. If the score cannot be recovered under this situation, I will be ashamed to see Chuck.Landry stood in front of Hill.

Just when Landry thought he had blocked Hill's breakthrough, Bass also pulled to the outside line at some point and set an off-ball screen for Jaric, who avoided Weaver and ran to the baseline.When Hill was young, he was an all-rounder, a point forward, and averaged more than 5 assists in a season.Now his physical condition is not as good as before, but his passing awareness is still there, and he is transferred to Jaric in the corner on the other side in a wide range.

Jaric's position was empty, Gortat was a step late to make up the defense, and the tall Serbian hit a three-pointer from the open space. 21 to 37.

The faces of Hayes, D'Antoni, and Van Gundy all darkened, like sitting on a needle cushion!
"It's not good. The Timberwolves played well off the bench. Raymond's height disadvantage is too obvious. Even if Fan defends Jaric, Afalaro has 196cm. Both of them can shoot from the outside." Haye Si looked at the court and said.

Also bad is the Bobcats' offense.

The Timberwolves took strict precautions against Weaver.They saw Weaver as the Bobcats' backup scorer, and Alfalaro was the main defense. If Weaver broke through, weak-side players Hill or Jaric would fill in the defense, freeing up two players who couldn't shoot outside.If Weaver breaks through, he will be double-teamed.This time Weaver gave the ball to Wallace.Wallace made a high mid-range shot. 23 to 37.

The ball was barely passed. Weaver is good at breaking through and shooting, but not so good in other aspects. How do you solve it?Don't think that only Van Gundy can defend in the league.Timberwolves head coach Randy Whitman sat on the sideline, very proud.He feels that he is underestimated, and he should have the possibility of being the best coach this season.Now he has turned the Timberwolves into a super defensive team.Against any team, as long as he relies on changing players, he is sure to use zone defense to limit opponents.

When the Timberwolves replaced the bench lineup, there was no obvious routine, that is, the inside players picked and rolled, and the outside players misplaced and then fought chaotically.The Bobcats' two inside players also wanted to prevent the inside from coming out, but they couldn't.The opposing two tall guards can dislocate and shoot in front of Felton.Felton couldn't block the opponent, but Jaric's shot missed.

The two sides started a fight with iron within 2 minutes.

It was the Timberwolves who opened up the situation first.Afalaro singles Felton missed a jumper, the Bobcats bench players just breathed a sigh of relief, Mutombo stuck in position and grabbed the offensive rebound.The second offense failed, but caused Gortat's foul.

穆托姆博2罚1中。23比38。山猫依旧落后了15分。

The Bobcats changed their tactics offensively, Gortat covered Wallace's bottom line, Wallace broke through with the ball on the left, and Bass blocked Wallace at the three-second zone line.

Also let you see my footsteps, Wallace learned the basket technique from Hayes, took a step with the right foot with the ball facing the frame, suddenly pulled the ball up with his left hand and turned to the middle, turned to the basket and took the ball Switch right hand half hook shot.

It's not that easy!Mutombo let go of Landry, blocked Wallace, and slapped the ball out.Hill picked up the basketball and protected the ball in his arms with great experience.The Timberwolves' current lineup cannot play fast breaks.Mutombo covered Wallace and wagged his fingers triumphantly under the basket.

Although the defensive ability of the Timberwolves' bench lineup is worse than that of the main team, but against the opponent's bench lineup, especially those who are not good at outside shooting, this lineup's defense is also very good.Mutombo is old and strong, and he is even better than Yao Ming in defending the inside.

"Coach, let me play in advance. Look at the situation. It is also difficult for our substitute lineup to take advantage of it. The Timberwolves' defense is too difficult to break through." Hayes suggested.

Timberwolves' substitutes have taken control of the situation, Jiang is still old and hot!

(End of this chapter)