i have a coaching book

Chapter 269
January 2005, 1 was New Year's Day, the Phoenix Suns had no games and had a day off.

The league has announced the team strength rankings for the new month. Although the 12-game winning streak of the Phoenix Suns has been terminated, the Suns currently have 12 wins and only two losses in 15 games in December. Ranked first with a record of 13 wins and 2 losses, and the remaining top five are the Spurs, Supersonics, Timberwolves, and Heat.

Steve Nash ranked first in the regular season MVP rankings, followed by Duncan, Ray Allen, O'Neal, and Nowitzki.

On January 2005, 1, the first game after the new year, the Phoenix Suns played at home against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers at the American West Arena.

The Portland Trail Blazers have been fluctuating recently. They currently have a record of 14 wins and 14 losses, ranking No.11 in the Western Conference. They are still playing back-to-back away games against the No. [-] Suns in the league. Less, lose less and win less.

In order to defeat the Suns, the head coach of the Trail Blazers, Morris Cheeks, took the initiative to change and formed a small lineup.

The starting five are lined up, point guard Damon Stoudemire, shooting guard Derek Anderson, small frontcourt Liudas Miles, power forward Toc Lando husband, center Sharif Rahim.

The Suns starting five remain unchanged, lined up, followed by point guard Steve Nash, shooting guard Joe Johnson, small forward Quentin Richardson, power forward Sean Marion, center Amar Ray Stoudemire.

Just by looking at the Blazers' starting lineup, you can tell what the opponent's plan is, and they automatically speed up to compete with the Suns.

At the start of the first quarter, the Blazers caught the Suns by surprise with a more violent attack. With Randolph and Miles scoring 20 points together, the Blazers led the Blazers with a score of 30 to 22. Instead, they led the Suns by 8 points, and there was a faint hope of winning.

However, in the second quarter, the offensive firepower of the Suns broke out. Marion felt warmer, and his mid-range shots were accurate. He made 7 of 5 shots in a single quarter and scored 12 points. He teamed up with Stoudemire to score 24 points. Blow up the inside line of the Blazers.

Whether it is Randolph or Raheem, the interior defense is very poor, and they cannot withstand the impact of the Suns.

In the second quarter, the Suns gave the Blazers a taste of what is offense?What is the essence of running and bombing.

At the end of the second quarter, the Suns returned the Blazers with a 41-26 offensive wave. After halftime, they led the Blazers by 63 points 56-7 and entered the locker room to rest.

The change of the Blazers' lineup made the Blazers, who were not strong inside defense, weaker, and then gave Stoudemire a chance to perform.

Stoudemire played an unimaginable performance against Raheem, who is strong offensively and weak defensively.

Stoudemire's physical talent was fully reflected in this game.

Whether it's a one-on-one fight against Raheem, using his body and speed to force him, making him almost unstoppable, or playing a pick-and-roll match with Nash, and playing against the 178cm "Little Flying Mouse" Damon Stoudemire in a misplaced single, Stoudemire performed like a superstar, with a perfect mid-range shot and unstoppable impact. He almost blew up the Blazers by himself.

Stoudemire made 27 of 20 shots, 17 of 10 free throws, 50 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Suns to play a violent offensive firepower.

At the end of the game, the Phoenix Suns beat the Portland Trail Blazers 117 to 98 and won the first game of the new year.

After repelling the Portland Trail Blazers, the Phoenix Suns went to Minnesota immediately without stopping to challenge the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have four All-Star teams in their hands. Everyone believes that this season, the Timberwolves are the only opponents of the Spurs.

You must know that the Timberwolves formed the "three-headed monster" last season. They had just played for a year and hadn't run in well. In the fierce Western theater, they reached the Western Conference Finals, fought the Lakers in 6 games, and then fell down.

At that time, the Timberwolves did not run well, and the All-Star pitcher Szczerbiak returned from injury and was not in good condition.

If Szczerbiak recovers, maybe it's not the Pistons who overthrew the Lakers last season, but their Timberwolves.

This season, the Timberwolves have maintained their original main core lineup, and they will fight for another year. I thought the Timberwolves would show their competitive strength.

Unexpectedly, this Timberwolves team played so hard and stumbled into the sixth position in the Western Conference. The current record is 16 wins and 12 losses, and there is no trace of the glory of a championship team.

Before the game, media reporters were not optimistic about the Minnesota Timberwolves winning at home. After all, in the last 7 games, the Timberwolves have not been in a good state. They only achieved a record of 2 wins and 5 losses, which is very incomprehensible.

Fortunately, in view of the fact that the Phoenix Suns are facing a strong enemy, the winning rate is not good, and the game is almost [-]-[-].

As far as status is concerned, the Suns should have the last laugh.

January 2005, 1 at 4:9 pm, Target Center Arena.

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Phoenix Suns.

After warming up with a simple shot and layup, the starting lineups of both sides lined up and came to the middle circle of the basketball court. The game began with a scrimmage.

The Suns starting five are very fixed, lined up, followed by point guard Steve Nash, shooting guard Joe Johnson, small forward Quentin Richardson, power forward Sean Marion, center Ama Ray Stoudemire.

The Timberwolves' starting lineup is point guard Sam Cassell, shooting guard Latrell Sprewell, small forward Wally Szczerbiak, and power forward Kevin Garnett. Center Mark Madsen.

beep! !

With the sound of a clear whistle, the head coach threw the basketball in his hand high, and the game officially started.

Garnett is tall and has long arms, and his bullet speed is extremely amazing. He was originally known to fans for his sky-flowing and explosive style of play.

The physical talent is as good as a spiderman, even Stoudemire's physical talent is not bad, and he is still not Garnett's opponent in the jump ball.

Garnett and Stoudemire took off almost at the same time, but Garnett performed better, swiping the basketball into Kassel's hands.

With long legs, Cassel did not rush to attack. After all, the Suns are the masters of the fast break, full of mobility. The Timberwolves have two players who are over 35 years old. How can they run with old arms and legs? Over these young guys from the Suns.

Therefore, Kassel slowly dribbled the ball to the frontcourt. Facing Nash's marking, he did not force a one-on-one, but directly hoisted the basketball into the interior.

In the low position on the left, Garnett received the ball from the face frame, without any hesitation, he immediately lifted the ball over the top and made a two-point shot. Stoudemire immediately rushed to interfere.

He naturally knows that Garnett has a superb mid-range shooting ability. What's the difference between letting him shoot mid-range shots and letting him score?
Pulling the ball down, Garnett shortened his body, stepped on the footsteps of spiritual methods, and broke through to the bottom line.

Stoudemire immediately turned back to chase, not giving an inch.

Garnett dribbled two steps, pulled the ball straight up, jumped straight up, opened his hand for two points and shot a fadeaway jumper.

Garnett's height is a mystery, the registration is only 208cm, the same height as Stoudemire.However, Garnett participated in the draft as a high school student. With his physical talent and height, no one will believe it.

Some people say it is 211cm, and some people say it is 213cm, no matter which one, plus his 231cm wingspan, and a little bit of back.

Even if Stoudemire tried desperately to block the shot, he still couldn't interfere with Garnett's mid-range shot.

Garnett did not gain weight, but practiced a soft mid-range shooting touch, like plucking the strings, plucking the basketball away.

Swish! !

The basketball drew a full moon-like arc in the air, and the two-pointer fell to the basket with precision, and the white net flowers overflowed.

2 to 0! !
Landing, Garnett beat his chest passionately, showing a domineering temperament, and celebrated passionately.

However, the fans and audience outside the stadium liked Garnett's set very much. They thought it was iron-blooded and tough. Garnett also got the nickname of "hard guy", and applauded one after another, falling like rain hitting plantains. Thunderous cheers and cheers, also overwhelming, came with a bang.

As soon as the game started, Garnett used his "iron-blooded big mid-range shot" to accurately hit two points, taking the lead and giving the Suns a bad start.

Offensive and defensive transitions, the Suns attack, Marion makes a fast baseline, and after receiving the ball, Nash pushes the speed to fly, striding forward, and hits a fast whirlwind.

Richardson sprinted to the left side, while Joe Johnson sprinted to the right flank, like two sharp knives piercing the Timberwolves' ribs.

Amidst the exclamations and boos, Nash had already killed the middle circle, forming a 3-on-2 frontcourt.

Without any hesitation, Nash ran non-stop, and directly passed the basketball to the left. The basketball flew over like a cannonball.

When Richardson got the ball, he caught the ball comfortably and easily without any pause. He immediately bent his knees slightly, pulled the ball up gently, drew his bow and arrow, and opened his hand for a three-point jump shot.

There was a crisp sound of wiping the net.

The pure white net flowers splashed, and the three-pointer hit the net in response, and there was a burst of white water spray.

2 to 3! !
The Suns’ 7-second running and bombing, at this moment, is vividly reflected. Nash’s skillful and bold pass, Richardson’s precise three-point shooting, let the running and bombing tactics shine on the Target Center arena, and the electric light Like a flint, he responded to the attack of the Timberwolves with color.

Off the court, the fans and spectators were very angry. Garnett was still celebrating the goal, but the Suns shamelessly discovered the fast break. Naturally, this kind of stolen three-point goal won't get applause, but dissatisfaction boos.

(End of this chapter)