i have a coaching book

Chapter 46

In the second half, the two sides changed sides to fight again, and the game came back.

The Cavaliers replaced center Ilgauskas and inside Diop, replaced outside Lin Bai and Kapono, ready to speed up and play a small lineup.

The Timberwolves lead by a big score, with me as the main player, and began to polish the second team. Point guard Troy Hudson, a player with a big heart, sometimes convulses, replacing Cassell. The shooting guard is still Sprewell, Jr. The forward is still Trenton Hassel, the power forward Garnett, and the center is the famous 'parallel importer' Michael Olowokandi.

Just looking at the lineup, it can be seen that although the Timberwolves lead by a large score, they are ready for the Cavaliers' counterattack and keep three starting lineups present.

The Cavaliers had the possession of the ball. At the beginning of the second half, the Cavaliers didn't try it out. They just opened up their lineup and played aggressively. The three-point shots from the outside line were quite efficient. They also frequently hit the basket and caused damage. The momentum of the offense was like a rainbow. .

In the 11th minute of the third quarter, James quickly advanced the frontcourt, holding the ball in the center and outstripping Troy Hudson. When double-teamed by Garnett, James threw the basketball behind him.

Lin Bai made a reverse run, received the ball from the top arc of the three-point line, opened his hand for a three-pointer, raised his hand and dropped the knife, and hit the three-pointer accurately.

Lin Bai's expression is flat, he only feels that the current hand feels good, and he feels that the basket is getting bigger.

Then, Ricky came out, hit the basket with the ball on the right side, faced Garnett and Michael Olowokandi's basket block, dodged in the air, caused a foul by Michael Olowokandi, and forcibly Throw the basketball to the hoop,

The Cavaliers were lucky. The basketball spun around the hoop and fell into the basket. The two-pointer was valid.

At the free throw line, Ricky made a jumper and made a free throw, making a successful three-pointer.

James also launched an attack. Facing Troy Hudson, who was only 185cm tall, and his weight and weight were not as good as him, he repeatedly used his body to bully him and aggressively entered the inside line.
Near the free throw, when Garnett didn't make up the defense in time, he directly pulled the ball up, shot an arrow on horseback, made a two-point throw, and made a steady hit.

After Miles took the ball to the basket to shoot and was slapped out by Garnett's big hand, Kapono was lucky to catch the basketball. At the three-pointer in the left corner, unguarded, he directly shot a three-pointer.

The basketball draws a beautiful arc in the air. Kapono's shooting action is very standard, and the rhythm of the shot is very good.
With a clear sound,
The basketball fell into the rim with precision, and the net splashed everywhere.

Seeing the Cavaliers hit consecutively and desperately counterattack, McBrin exclaimed: "The Cavaliers' tactics are very simple, that is, three-pointers and inside kills. They seem to be very efficient and they have succeeded many times. This kind of offensive rhythm, three-point rain, even if the Timberwolves lead by 18 points, it is not safe, the Cavaliers have a chance to counterattack successfully, the outcome is not yet determined?"

Albert, the groom, shook his head and said in disapproval: "The Cavaliers have indeed played the style of the home team, but if they want to stage a shocking comeback, it is not enough to just attack. Their offense is to shoot from outside the three-point line. , It is impossible to keep going, defense is the final winner.

Moreover, Garnett and Sprewell's offense is really unsolvable. With the current defensive lineup of the Cavaliers, it is impossible to defend. "

The Cavaliers are working hard on offense, but they can't limit the opponent's scoring on defense, and the Timberwolves' offense is not inferior.

Garnett's turnaround jump shot from the left corner is amazingly stable. Even the fans outside the court can see that Miles' defense alone cannot guard against the outstanding state and strength of Garnett. of.

The offense and defense between the two was like a college student facing a primary school student, and Miles was also being teased one after another.

In the 8th minute of the third quarter, Garnett held the ball on the left and singled Myers with his back. Garnett shook his shoulder while holding the ball. Just jump up and cover,
As a result, Garnett, like a small guard, easily turned around and leaned against Myers, pulled the ball up, picked up Myers' defensive foul, and at the same time made an easy layup and sent the basketball into the basket.

Garnett's layup was coherent, the two-point shot was effective, and a free throw was added.
Garnett was at the free throw line, made an easy free throw, and returned a three-pointer in return.

Garnett played on the inside, and the "madman" Sprewell on the outside also rushed to the basket one after another, making the defensive Ricky overwhelmed and unable to defend.

His defense, the first step to get rid of others is really incomprehensible, Ricky can't keep up with his footsteps at all, even if he keeps up, the wild Sprewell uses his strength and technology to still play well Ricky couldn't hold his head up.

Troy Hudson is 185cm tall. He is a natural misplacement against James on defense. However, he is full of firepower on offense, shooting three-pointers from the outside, and breaking through layups after the pick-and-roll with Garnett inside. .

In the 5 minutes of the third quarter, Garnett held the ball and singled Miles. James went to double-team cleverly. Garnett split the ball out of the perimeter.

His defense is good, but his offense is unsatisfactory. It is almost a layup or a tip-up at the basket.

At this time, 24 seconds before the Timberwolves attack, with only 5 seconds left, Troy Hudson's face was very indifferent, he dribbled the ball from the right hand to the left hand, stepped down the dribble, swayed Lin Bai's defense, broke into the inside line, and James On the head of the supplementary defense, a small throw was completed.

When the basketball flew to the basket, the timer also sounded at the same time, with a clear sound, the basketball hit the net.

He actually scored two points at the buzzer. Amidst the boos of the fans, Troy Hudson hit his chest with the team ball, celebrating passionately, and his killer temperament with a big heart was undoubtedly revealed.

McBuson said loudly, stunned: "Hudson seems to be having another convulsion tonight. His killer qualities are amazing, and he is in a state of divine assistance. The Cavaliers are dangerous. Although their offense is also brilliant, but, They can't stand the Timberwolves' attack and they are full of firepower, they can't stand it at all!!"

Groom Albert analyzed: "It is impossible for the Cavaliers to use offense to win the game. The Timberwolves themselves are strong. Although the Cavaliers' current style of play is very imaginative, with three-pointers and breakthroughs, but their lineup Without a high center forward, the height is not good, and the defensive frame is not enough, it is impossible to prevent the Timberwolves' inside offense.

Especially the Cavaliers' rebounds are firmly controlled by the Timberwolves. Although Michael Olowokandi's offense is not strong, he can grab the rebounds very well by using his height and complete the second offense, making the Cavaliers worse. "

Garnett himself is at the level of a king in rebounding. The Cavaliers removed Ilgauskas, but the Timberwolves replaced center Michael Olowokandi to increase the height of the inside. It can only be the fish on the board, and let the Timberwolves slaughter it.

At this time, Lin Bai stood up, James held the ball in the middle, forced Troy Hudson again, was double-teamed by Garnett, Ricky cut to the basket in time and space, and got an easy layup opportunity, attracting Defensive attention from everyone in the Timberwolves.

Ricky's nickname is "Ricky who shot the wrong basket". Regardless of whether his head is bright or not, at least it shows that his style of play is indeed very unique.

All the audience present thought that he would not let go of this shot, even the opponent's basket?Faced with such an easy two-point layup, how could he let it go?
Unexpectedly, when it was impossible to score the ball, Ricky actually chose to score the ball outside the three-point line instead of laying up directly.

Lin Bai received the ball from the right three-point corner, jumped up calmly, and pulled out the basketball in his hand in the air.
swish
The pure white net flowers made a crisp sound, and the three-pointer went through the heart.

Outside the stadium, the fans and audience cheered like thunder, and the applause fell like rain.

Ricky is not alone, but also makes a wonderful pass?
It's really amazing! !

The fans and spectators really had their glasses shattered all over the place, but most of them were still happy in their hearts.

The moment Ricky passed the ball, he was a little dazed. This wonderful coordinated pass actually came from him?

This is not a dream, is it?
Maybe only Lin Bai knows that this is the effect of Mingxin Candy. It greatly increases Lin Bai's spiritual charm and makes others feel good.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Bai held the ball and broke through for a layup. After Ouzhou stepped past, he directly threw a quick shot.

Garnett moved very fast, slapped Lin Bai directly, touched the basketball in his hand, and the basketball flew high to the basket. Just when the audience was amazed that this was a good cap, Garnett turned around and thought to grab the rebound,
I only saw the basketball hit the backboard and stumbled into the basket.

It's too unfortunate, isn't it?

Actually an own goal assisted Lin Bai to score the basketball! !

Lin Bai looked surprised, turned back to defend, and clenched his fists to celebrate this hard-won goal.

Seeing that the Cavaliers' offense was about to start again, Timberwolves head coach Philip Sanders immediately made a move. With a wave of his hand, he replaced Cassel and Troy Hudson, emphasizing the control of the offensive rhythm.

As soon as Cassell came on the field, he immediately connected the Timberwolves' offensive triangle, assisting Garnett and Sprewell to make easy singles inside.

At the same time, Cassell controlled the ball calmly, slowed down the offensive tempo, and improved the success rate, not giving the Cavaliers a chance to speed up.

While the Timberwolves were slowly grinding out their lineup, the Cavaliers fell into a passive position and missed several hasty three-pointers in a row. In the fourth quarter, their physical strength dropped rapidly, and their shooting percentage plummeted. The zone defense was suppressed, and the offensive situation could not be opened at all.

At 7 minutes of the fourth quarter, Lin Bai missed a 45-degree three-pointer from the right. Garnett nimbly grabbed the rebound and gave it to Cassel, just when the Cavaliers thought the Timberwolves would push the ball.

Sam Cassell changed his slow dribbling style and directly passed an imaginative half-court ball. Latrell Sprewell of 'Madman' understood and quickly accelerated through the half-court.

Already 33 years old, Sprewell's physical fitness is still excellent in the fourth quarter, as if he was the same as the first quarter, and he didn't feel tired at all.
In a blink of an eye, he caught up with the basketball, took advantage of the trend, and made two steps in three steps.

Drive straight in, dribble into the lane,
Take a step from the free throw line, pull the ball up, step up and take off, hold the basketball with both hands, and pull it to the back of the head.

Vigorously exhausting all his strength, he dunked in the air with both hands, and smashed the basketball into the basket heavily.

See also the Tomahawk aerial slam dunk! !
At this time, the Cavaliers were already more than 20 points behind the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves had already secured the victory, replaced the core players one after another, and became spectators in the audience.

Although the Cavaliers were unwilling to lose, they also shot a wave of three-pointers in the back, but the hole dug in front was too big, and the rain of three-pointers was just a drop in the bucket and could not determine the direction of the final game.

Lin Bai lost the bet on the death of the five small lineup, and the hasty change could not change the Cavaliers' defeat.

At the end of the game, the Timberwolves 102 to 90, with a 12-point advantage, gave the Cavaliers a 2-game losing streak.

Garnett has both offense and defense. Whether it is scoring, assists, rebounding, or defense, he is good at everything. He made 22 of 11 shots, 3 of 3 free throws, and scored 25 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. The value of the player.

斯普雷威尔21投11中，三分球9中4，罚球5中5，狂砍31分4篮板，狂人本色不改。

Cassel made 19 of 9 shots, 2 of 1 three-pointers, contributed 19 points and 8 assists, and performed well.
Timberwolves' "three-headed monster" combination, the triangular tactics played vividly, scored 55 points, 22 rebounds and 15 assists, and performed well, laying the foundation for the victory of the Timberwolves.

The data of other role players is not obvious, and they focus on defense, but they perform their duties. The best data is that Troy Hudson, who played off the bench, scored 14 points and 4 rebounds.

Four of the Cavaliers made double figures. James made 19 of 8 shots, 3 of 2-pointers, and 3 of 3 free throws. He scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. He performed comprehensively.

Ricky was 15 of 5, scored 15 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, and hit a quasi-triple-double, but his efficiency was not high.

Ilgauskas' playing time was limited and he was suppressed by Garnett, a real superstar. He only scored 12 points and 10 rebounds, securing a double-double.

Lin Bai showed his true qualities, making 11 of 5 shots, 7 of 4 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, contributing 16 points and 2 assists. The three-pointers made people shine, but they couldn't change the Cavaliers' defeat.

(End of this chapter)