Grab Curry at the start

Chapter 36
Dang Dang Dang, the basket in the center of Target was almost smashed by the two buddies on the outside of the Grizzlies.

Gay is okay, he can always ignore the defense and maintain a shooting rate of about 4%. If it is not too uncertain at the critical moment, Gay can also be said to be very strong. After all, his shooting is said to be a jump shot that cannot be blocked.

But Mayo, this buddy is very tricky at critical moments, and his shooting rate is very low.

At the same time, Curry and Love played the pick-and-roll with gusto.

The Grizzlies, who have not yet defended, also seem to move a little slowly inside, and they are really not very good at defending against pick-and-rolls.

In this case, the Timberwolves gradually led by more than 5 points.

At this time, halfway through the final quarter, but the Grizzlies coach Hollins didn't have much to do.

Tactics ultimately depend on the players to execute, and the Grizzlies' players don't have much choice.

Hollins also realized that the team's defense was not as good as the Timberwolves, but it was useless to say more at this time. Defense did not rely on a few words, but a tactic. Defense required enough hard work and concentration on the training ground.

Therefore, Hollins can only hope that the team's core player Gay can turn the tide.

This is the role of the team's star players at critical moments. Before the Timberwolves reversed the Nuggets, it was also because of Curry's super performance.

In the NBA, it's never a mistake to rely on the individual abilities of star players.

Star players are paid much more than ordinary players, and they have to take on more responsibilities.

Rudy Gay still feels relatively calm, holding the ball and facing the defense is just upright.

hit!

But then the Grizzlies' defense lost sight of one another, Curry scored DeRozan, and DeRozan also hit two points.

At this time, Milicic was called for another foul, and Zhang Sixin replaced Jefferson.

After Randolph made two free throws, Jefferson came back but also hit the inside.

Jefferson felt the touch come back, and when Gay hit again, Jefferson fouled Gasol in the paint again.

The Grizzlies were also a little nervous at this time. The players were anxious when they were behind. Gasol was also deceived by Jefferson's footsteps.

Jefferson also made two free throws. At this time, the Grizzlies still had time to chase points, but Gay didn't seize the opportunity. He almost missed the same shot.

Based on his shooting percentage, it's also time to miss.

However, when it was the Timberwolves' turn to attack, Love hit a three-pointer and killed his heart.

The Grizzlies play in the same way every round, but the Timberwolves are different. They take turns inside and outside, sometimes on the flanks, which makes the Grizzlies' defense dizzy.

When Love hit a three-pointer, the time had entered the last 2 minutes, and the Grizzlies became more and more anxious.

Conley also started to try a three-pointer, but missed under the tight defense of the Timberwolves.

Gay and Mayo also missed shots. The Grizzlies players obviously panicked at the last moment, and their shooting percentage was a mess. In the end, only Randolph hit a two-pointer, but it didn't help.

With an 8-point advantage, the Grizzlies were powerless to recover, and in the end they didn't even choose to use foul tactics.

The Timberwolves finally ushered in a winning streak again. The team did not continue their magical performance this time, but they still seized the opportunity and won the game. Zhang Sixin was very pleased.

The team will play back-to-back after a day of adjustment. Zhang Sixin also chats with the players after training.

The All-Star voting has started, and the players have also talked about it.

"Wouldn't any of you vote for yourself?" Suddenly someone said exaggeratedly.

A group of people suddenly giggled and laughed together, and no one was doing right.

Zhang Sixin also booed: "It doesn't matter if you voted, just admit it generously. I voted for each of you with different accounts. If someone can stand out, I will definitely call on people to vote for him."

"Then, does the coach want to be an All-Star coach?" someone shouted.

Zhang Sixin didn't care at all, because this problem is not something that can be solved by voting. He smiled and said, "When you can become No. [-] in the Western Conference, I can naturally become the head coach of the All-Stars. It depends on you."

Now the players are not easy to answer. Young players must want to go to the All-Stars to have a good time. This is the recognition of the fans, and the key is to increase their value.

However, no one in the Timberwolves dared to compete this season.

A group of people are either just rookies, or they are members of the weak chicken record last season, and they don't have that mentality yet.

Zhang Sixin is just relaxing with the players, so he can rest for a few days at that time.

During the season, regardless of whether there is a job, staying in one place and not flying around is considered a rest.

On the third day after defeating the Grizzlies, the Timberwolves went to an away game against the Hornets.

The Hornets got off to a poor start to the season, and their head coach Byron Scott was fired last month.

How should I put it, the Hornets still want to strengthen in the summer, they traded Chandler for Okafor.

Both players seem to be troubled by injuries, and the Hornets and Bobcats feel like they are changing their luck.

Chandler has a better career behind him, but it's hard to say which of the two insiders is stronger and who is weaker.

The other reinforcements of the Hornets are three melons and two dates, but the rookies are not bad.

Darren Collison is very qualified as Paul's backup, and Marcus Thornton is also capable immediately.

But the record of the Hornets is not ideal. They reached the playoffs last season, and then they had a 58-point tragedy in the first round against the Nuggets. Maybe the players' spirits were also affected.

After changing the coach, the Hornets' lineup is still not competitive enough.

With their performance like this, you don't need to open your eyes to know that it will be very difficult to retain the core player Paul in the future.

The Hornets' current starter, Paul All-Star level, David West is not bad, but other positions are average.

Okafor is quite satisfactory. Because of injuries, Okafor has not played. Stojakovic's words are old, and his age is not too old. With injuries, he is now a high-point pitcher, or the kind that pulls his hips at critical moments.

The other position is nonsense, and the mediocre Devin Brown rushed the ducks to the shelves.

The Hornets' stable winger Russell Butler last season, because the team wanted to save money, was given to the Clippers in the second round for nothing.

Paul wants the team to strengthen, and the Hornets seem to want to strengthen on the surface, saving money by turning around, no wonder Paul is unhappy.

Facing the Hornets, the Timberwolves are still a regular starter.

The Hornets' inside combination is a bit strong, but neither high nor fast. Jefferson and Love don't need to worry.

"To suppress the Hornets, the main thing is to limit the opponent's perimeter. They have a few three-pointers, but they can only shoot. If they limit their shots, they can't do much else." Zhang Sixin said.

"Then, just play our rhythm."

(End of this chapter)