Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 101 Winter Trading Day

The difference of 26 points is not enough!

In the third quarter, the Supersonics continued to play with all their main players, and Wang Hao did not stop scoring.

Anyway, they have already made up their minds, as long as the Timberwolves refuse to admit defeat, they will keep widening the point difference.

The score difference of more than 20 points exceeded [-] points in a blink of an eye.

The head coach of the Timberwolves, Philip Saunders, is also stubborn enough to refuse to disarm.

Then supersonic is welcome.

It was not until the fourth quarter that the Timberwolves realized that they were powerless and took the initiative to replace the main lineup.

That is to say, Paul Westphal is particular enough, otherwise, Wang Hao really intends to make a point.

After all, before there was General Robinson who scored points to grab the scoring champion, and then there was Devin Booker who scored points without thinking.

He followed suit, so what?
121:80
The 41-point difference is the biggest difference in the Sonics' victory this season, and it is also the biggest difference in this season.

Although the Timberwolves were not nailed to the pillar of shame, they were about the same. After all, they were beaten badly.

The 121 points are also the highest score scored by the Sonics in a single game this season.

I have to say that the rhythm of today's NBA games is slow, and the scoring is destined not to be too high.

No way, compared to the various offensive tactics and routines of later generations, today's NBA is more about the core style of play, or the style of star players.

Today, the tactic of most NBA coaches is to give the ball to the star and let the star complete the offense.

As for the others, they are part of the cooperation with the stars.

However, it is precisely because of this that the NBA has produced batch after batch of superstars in this era.

In terms of popularity and influence alone, the stars of this era far exceed those of later generations.

There was no way. Later, the singles of the stars became less and less, and more of them were integrated into the team's offensive tactics.

Even Curry is considered a system player, let alone others.

Just like the Kings of this era, although they did not win the championship, they have played wonderful records for many seasons.

But how many people know about this team?

Maybe white chocolate, but the problem is, white chocolate is the least suitable one for this team.

The topic is a bit far away, the result of this game is a disastrous defeat for the Timberwolves.

In the post-match press conference, Paul Westphal did not bring Wang Hao, nor Wen Baker.

Obviously, this is to protect the two.

The Sonics ushered in a seven-game winning streak, but after the seven-game winning streak, the winning streak came to an abrupt end.

Because they came to Salt Lake City.

In addition to the terrifying atmosphere at home in Salt Lake City, coupled with the fact that the Jazz are holding back their energy to take revenge.

Although the team's highest score is only Karl Malone's 21 points, but 6 Jazz players scored in double figures.

Faced with the Jazz's scoring points blooming on all sides, the Sonics can't do anything at all, they can only attack against Biao.

However, with Karl Malone on the inside, Wen Baker and Horace hardly had any outstanding performances.

Wang Hao scored 20 points and 9 rebounds, and Gary Payton also had 18 points and 11 assists, but it was still a pity to lose.

By the way, one more thing, he has been in continuity with Hornacek, and they are also pitchers, and the two can exchange ideas.

No, when he was a guest of the Utah Jazz, Wang Hao finally got his wish and met Abby who was still a little girl.

I have to say that she is worthy of being a young and beautiful girl, and her appearance is very good since she was young.

Going back to the game, they not only lost to the Jazz, but also suffered a sudden losing streak.

Facing the Portland Trail Blazers, known as the NBA prison team, the Sonics had no choice but to swallow the bitter pill of two consecutive losses.

In this game, both Wang Hao and Wen Baker played mediocre.

Wang Hao is okay, he made 14 of 6 shots, scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, and his performance was barely qualified.

As for Wen Baker, he only had 8 points and 8 rebounds, and his shooting percentage was less than 3%.

After the two-game losing streak, the rich Nuggets sent warmth in time, which allowed them to stop the losing streak in time.

Even, there was a wave of three consecutive victories, but even against the Nuggets and the Grizzlies, it was a bit difficult to win.

The reason is that neither Wang Hao nor Wen Baker played well.

Wang Hao's problem is very simple, that is, with his outstanding performance this season, more and more teams have begun to pay attention to him.

Not only superficially, but also in the team's tactical style of play.

Especially in defense, he is the one to be focused on, even surpassing Gary Payton.

The reason is very simple, because Wang Hao's three-pointer has added too much to the Sonics.

It can help Vin Baker and Gary Payton space the floor and fundamentally change an opponent's defense.

And once Wang Hao is strangled, the offense of Gary Payton and Wen Baker will also be affected.

During the recent period, Wen Baker's state has been sluggish, which is not unrelated to Wang Hao's opponent's attention.

Of course, it would definitely not work to throw the blame on Wang Hao like this.

After all, before Wang Hao entered the NBA, Wen Baker was already an All-Star star.

Moreover, Wen Baker averaged 15.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game this season, which is really not qualified.

Although there is a reason why Wang Hao shared the right to shoot, but in the same way, Wang Hao also opened up space for the inside line.

In addition to poor performance on the field, there are more excessive things, this guy actually started to be late and absent.

Except on the day of the game, he can often smell alcohol on him, and he almost eats alcohol as a meal.

It can be seen that at the beginning of the season, under the strict requirements of the coaching staff and the team, Wen Baker did strictly demand himself for a period of time.

But as the season progressed, Wen Baker became a little old again, and couldn't control himself.

Wen Baker's poor condition, coupled with Wang Hao being targeted, can only be Gary Payton desperately.

But even if he worked hard, he was fine against the underdogs, but if he really had to face a strong enemy, there was nothing he could do.

While defeating the Timberwolves again in the away game, they lost to the Pacers in the away game.

Moreover, the Sonics road trip continues.

However, there is also good news, that is, at the end of the Pacers game, the winter transfer period has finally arrived.

This makes the Sonics' management somewhat excited, because they have persuaded the boss to further strengthen the lineup.

In addition, if possible, they also intend to solve the big trouble of Wen Baker.

There is no way, the current annual salary of Wen Baker is as high as 900 million US dollars, but he has not produced the data that meets his worth.

This is a big problem for the Sonics, but also for other teams.

There is also a bigger trouble, that is, this is the second season of Wen Baker's big contract.

Even if this year is over, the team will still need to pay more than 7000 million US dollars for Wen Baker in the next five years.

This kind of expenditure will make everyone feel distressed.

It is obviously not that easy for the Sonics to sell Wen Baker's success.

Perhaps, it is precisely because of this reason that Wen Baker is more and more self-defeating and unwilling to play well.

Of course, this is not a problem with the team manager. After all, in the two seasons before signing the contract, Wen Baker averaged 20+10 per game and entered the All-Star.

If there is such a strength, 7000 million US dollars is definitely not a loss, and the Sonics can instantly become a strong team in the West.

If you really want to blame it, then blame the suspension of last year's season, which allowed Wen Baker to indulge himself for a while and completely useless himself.

(End of this chapter)