Grab Curry at the start

Chapter 50
The Timberwolves still have an away game before returning home, and they need to go to Utah first.

The Jazz's current record is considered stable, neither good nor bad.

To go further in the west, the current record is definitely not enough.

However, both Kirilenko and Korver have returned, and the Jazz's lineup is also guaranteed.

The two teams started the same as last time. Kirilenko did not enter the starting lineup for the time being when he came back.

After the game started, Curry and Deron fought against each other.

Curry has encountered a stronger defense during this period, and has not exploded. The game he lost to the Kings was not good, but this time he has a feeling.

The first position of the two teams scored very well, but Curry's three-pointer was even more murderous.

After he hit consecutive three-pointers, Zhang Sixin was also very pleased.

He proudly said: "This is the performance I want to see, this is the real Stephen."

"I've always told him that you can't lose what you are best at." Dell Curry laughed.

When Curry doesn't feel good, he will also be very worried. As a father today, he will definitely be more proud than Zhang Sixin.

Curry scored sharply, and the Timberwolves would play more easily.

After all, the Jazz also have insiders, and it is not easy for Jefferson and Love to be inside.

Just soaring points, Deron still can't keep up, because his shooting is not stable.

But Okur's touch was good this time, and he also hit a three-pointer from the outside.

But Boozer didn't take advantage, and the Jazz adjusted quickly. When Millsap was replaced in the second half, their inside line actually had an advantage.

The Jazz have baskets on the inside, but at the same time they have a relatively thick body, which can be used for defense. Compared with Frye, a big man with a single function, it is still easier to use.

The Timberwolves also have Love, but Love feels mediocre today.

If the inside line wants to shoot from the outside, it will also rely a lot on the feel.

Fortunately, Love's rebounds are guaranteed, and he can also do some supporting work. The value is not entirely in the offense.

"Today's defense is still a bit sluggish. It seems that the fatigue of the players has not recovered much." Zhang Sixin felt a little regretful.

Curry scored three three-pointers in a single quarter, but the Timberwolves did not open the score, which is a pity.

The bench performance of the two teams is also half-baked. Now the Jazz is still Millsap, and the Timberwolves really depends on their performance. There is no particularly outstanding player.

Both Brewer and Milicic performed well this time, and Frye also hit a three-pointer.

In general, Curry brought up the team's offense, but the defense was a bit helpless. Both sides were in a state of confrontation in the first half.

The current Jazz is not the Jazz with iron and blood defense.

There is still a difference between the players. Their inside protection is average, and a few players have poor defensive awareness.

So the current Jazz are also taking the path of combining offense and defense, but they are worse than the Lakers, and at best they can only disrupt the situation in the West.

In the second quarter, Curry was still in excellent form.

And Deron also had a three-pointer, and the two of them completely worked together.

Only in the first half, the two scored 20+ each, a real battle for points.

The fans enjoyed watching it very much, but as the head coach, Zhang Sixin still has to consider the things behind the beautiful scene.

To be honest, Curry performed better in the first quarter, but Deron was better later.

Because Deron's assists are better, Curry's scoring and passing are still not the best combination.

Fortunately, the Timberwolves did not lose as a whole, and Love's support was also good.

Passing in other positions is also gradually getting better, the team has requirements, and players tend to move closer to the requirements.

Because if the requirements are not met, there will not be so many performance opportunities.

In addition to personal talent, the biggest reason for a team's offense and defense is the head coach.

A head coach can dictate a team's style, basketball is a star's sport, but it's also a team sport.

Fans know that some coaches can make the team better offensively, and some coaches can make the team better defensively.

There is nothing absolutely impossible. If it is said that enough talent is needed to win the championship, then only the playoffs and teamwork can do it, let alone winning more penalties in the regular season.

Of course, those coaches who look bad are not completely empty, they just think too much of themselves and then get away with it.

"It's not enough for Stephen alone. I hope the whole team can shoot three-pointers." Zhang Sixin said.

"Everyone help me think about what work to do in detail."

In the first half, the two teams played equally, and the defense was not very good.

During the intermission, Zhang Sixin felt that it was necessary to emphasize defense.

Even if I was tired, my body was active in the first half.

If the defense can't be improved, their Timberwolves will drop two grades. This is why they can only be evenly divided with the opponent when Curry broke out.

They actually rely more on defense than the Jazz.

Zhang Sixin took the tactical board to draw out the defensive tactics, "After the opponent picks and rolls, they switch defenses. They have to block the point of their outward roll, and no three-pointers are given. The ball-holding point is given to shoot, and no three-pointer is given. The other situation is also to hold the ball. The common point is that they do not give the ball-holding point for layups, and do not give inside cuts."

"If the opponent plays singles, whether it's inside or outside, it's fine, and the main defense is their pick-and-roll."

Deron played very well in the second quarter, Zhang Sixin is still willing to let him play, and there are reasons.

One is because the opponent's shooting is actually still unstable, and the other is that it is more difficult to press him to death. Whether it is normal matchup or misalignment, after all, Deron's speed and strength are very good.

So don't give three-pointers and layups, let Deron go for two points.

But if Deron really feels the touch, the defensive tactics can be changed at any time. When picking and rolling, first interfere with Deron and force him to pass the ball.

The Jazz don't have a super scorer, so the Timberwolves have no problems in several situations defensively.

In terms of offense, Curry can shoot casually as long as he has the touch.

But the team's offensive and defensive transitions have to be fought, and when running out of open space, whether it is Curry or someone else holding the ball, they must pass the ball quickly.

Zhang Sixin doesn't want the ball to stop unless the player can hit it.

The result is that Zhang Sixin is not old and stubborn. Players can of course have privileges every time they hit, but if they can't do it once or twice, they should be obedient, otherwise they will sit on the bench.

Now that the team's record is not bad, Zhang Sixin speaks more confidently.

So it's a trivial matter for him to let the team cooperate with the media promotion.

In fact, Zhang Sixin not only contacted the Huaguo media, but of course the local media also contacted.

In any case, in the two places with the most fans, the enthusiasm of the fans must be mobilized.

Back on the court, Zhang Sixin felt that the game was interesting.

(End of this chapter)