Grab Curry at the start

Chapter 65 Slow Rhythm

After defeating the Pacers back-to-back, the Timberwolves finally had a few days to adjust. Zhang Sixin also gave the players a day off, but he also told them that this was to relieve their fatigue, not to let them go out to have fun.

These few days are the rare relaxing time for the Timberwolves in January. Zhang Sixin also went to a high-end restaurant outside for a delicious meal.

He is not a player, tall and has obvious goals, and it is relatively convenient to go out.

Next, the Timberwolves will face the Warriors at home. The Warriors are now a standard bad team, with the bottom of the defensive league.

After the Timberwolves robbed Curry, the Warriors could only choose the famous Rubio.

Just because of contract issues, Rubio is temporarily unable to leave the European League, so Ellis is still in charge of the new season.

Their team is all kinds of fast offenses, and they may be upset if they are high.

Last time the Timberwolves were accidentally fucked, this time they have to be much more cautious.

In fact, the Warriors are not throwing three-pointers wildly, or they are fast-paced.

In this game, they put the team's highest-paid Biedrins on the bench, and used Turiaf and Anthony Randolph inside to ensure speed.

However, Azubuike, the little man who killed them in the last outbreak, has been traded.

Under normal circumstances, the Timberwolves are definitely better than the Warriors.

What Zhang Sixin is thinking about now is whether to play as fast as the Warriors.

The Timberwolves can also play fast, but they can also play at a slower pace. Zhang Sixin decided to look at the situation.

In addition to Ellis, the Warriors, the muscle man Maggette on the wing also has good scoring ability.

Their other starter, Morrow, is a pitcher.

In this game, the Warriors entered the state relatively quickly, and they felt that they were excited to play against the Timberwolves.

I don't know if it is because they feel that the Timberwolves have taken away their luck, so they are more ruthless.

The Timberwolves actually played well when they came up, but Curry was a little suppressed by Ellis.

Curry is still a little immature now, unable to maintain a stable level.

However, a guard like Ellis who is extremely fast and has a strong body can single-handedly attack most players in the league as long as he has the touch. It is normal for Curry to suffer a bit.

It is only one aspect that Curry did not perform well. The key is that Jefferson was abolished after the Warriors started up.

Jefferson must have no problem with singles in the interior, but if he misses and the Warriors attack quickly, he will not be able to come back.

In this battle, the Warriors performed well on three outside lines and took the lead in the away game.

Zhang Sixin didn't make adjustments immediately, but during the rotation period, he also allowed the team to speed up.

The Warriors only have speed but no defense. As long as the Timberwolves keep up with the speed, it is reasonable to have more opportunities.

The truth is this, but the Timberwolves players may be a little slow to enter the state after not playing for a few days, and the three-pointers from the outside are not accurate at all.

There is no way to do this. If the offense is not played well, it is impossible to completely prevent it by defense alone.

It seems that Zhang Sixin has made a foolish move. He cooperated with the Warriors to speed up and fell into the opponent's rhythm.

Sitting on the sidelines, he shook his head and said, "The players still need to learn how to maintain their state better."

In fact, by the second quarter, the Timberwolves' defense was getting better and better, but there were always problems with the offense, which made the scene not very good.

The Warriors just speed up and break through two moves, which makes the Timberwolves a little embarrassed.

Zhang Sixin still didn't change his tactics hastily, but watched the first half quietly.

This is just the regular season. Zhang Sixin has to guide the players, but there is no need to rush.

He can first look at the player's own adjustment ability, so that he can better design targeted tactics in the second half.

"Actually, we have an advantage in rebounding. As long as our ability to seize opportunities is stronger, the situation will be much better." Zhang Sixin said.

"It's better to retreat faster, and the outside players and inside players can be separated here." Ron Adams said.

He believes that the wing players facing the Warriors should do a good job of defense and help Curry.

The players on the field are also trying to adjust, but it's just an instinctive approach.

The Timberwolves do not have that kind of coach-level player on the field, and many things still need to be reminded by the coach.

During the intermission, Zhang Sixin had already figured out his strategy.

They can't continue to speed up. In the second half, the players' outside shots may come back, but the Warriors may also go crazy. They have more sure methods.

In fact, Jefferson and Love both have an inside advantage when they are on the ground, so they should just slow down.

Because the Timberwolves have a rebounding advantage, it is relatively easy for them to slow down the rhythm.

"A strong team is strong in all aspects, not just in one aspect. It is easy to be targeted. We must be able to attack and defend, and we must be fast and slow. If our opponents feel uncomfortable, we will have a better chance of winning the game." Zhang Sixin said to the players.

Playing positions, combining inside and outside, the Timberwolves will use the simplest way to defeat their opponents in the second half.

After dropping the tempo, the Warriors' offense really had problems.

The Timberwolves' defense is at least three levels higher than their opponents.

Moreover, the Timberwolves have the ability to play singles inside and outside the line, while the Warriors only have the outside line.

At the beginning of the second half, at a slow pace, Jefferson and Love began to go crazy.

Not only on the offensive end, but the two big men on the defensive end can't help defend, but the two big men will still have an impact on the Warriors' breakthrough.

The key is that the Warriors don't have too strong players, let alone positional battles, and the Warriors can't pass the Timberwolves' good shots in the fast break.

It's just that the players move faster. Ellis and Maggette can take advantage of the lack of stability of the Timberwolves' defense. After the Timberwolves strengthened their defense and did not give so many opportunities, the offense that the Warriors rely on for survival stagnated.

"The Warriors are probably the most extreme team in the league right now. It's hard for them to achieve results in this way," Zhang Sixin said.

"If it is extremely defensive, the results will be better, but it will be too bad to watch."

"Business Alliance." Ron Adams sighed.

Although it has always been said that defense wins championships, defense has never been as popular as offense in the league.

As the main defensive coach, Ron Adams also had a rough time in his early years.

Chatting off the court does not affect the situation on the court. After the Warriors have problems with their offense, they will fight more and more chaotically.

Sometimes they are aggressive. Love and Jefferson, who don't usually block shots, can't stop the enthusiasm of the Warriors players, and they send big blocks one after another.

After the score caught up, Zhang Sixin asked Milicic to further improve the defense, so that Love or Jefferson could focus more on the offensive end.

If someone rotates inside, the consumption can be reduced, and the Timberwolves can continue to play like this.

On the Warriors side, there is no way to deal with it, not even Biedrins.

(End of this chapter)