Chapter 171 If it goes on like this, it is very likely that you will lose
At this time, dozens of cameras in the arena were ready, and reporters from all over Minnesota poured into the Target Center Arena. This was the Timberwolves' first game against the Bulls this season - a team currently ranked No. 1 in the regular season.
One is a team, and the other is the most popular team in NBA right now.
There is a coaching change at the beginning of the season, and the rookie becomes the core player and becomes the boss of the team. No script has dared to write like this for many years.
The most important thing is that the Bulls' recent winning streak has ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference. Although the two teams belong to the Eastern and Western Conferences and will not impact the Timberwolves' first position in the Western Conference, who can guarantee the first place in the league?
Will the record not change hands?
You know, the Timberwolves have lost the last two games.
More and more teams are becoming familiar with and learning the new rules, which will make the information gap advantage occupied by the Timberwolves smaller and smaller.
Chinese fans are distressed. Today, Tuesday, after the last incident of skipping classes and work during the Bulls-76ers game, there has been another wave of people asking for leave from work and skipping classes. On this day, the number of fans across the country with stomachaches, headaches and diarrhea has been on the rise.
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The fans waiting in front of the TV finally heard the familiar voice of Director Sun Yiping: "Welcome everyone to watch today's game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Chicago Bulls. Today we have Director Zhang joining us to commentate on the game. Director Zhang, you
good."
"Hello everyone, I am Zhang Weiping." Zhang Weiping said with a smile.
Now Zhang Weiping has become a well-known "Lu Chuan" in China, and his love for Lu Yu is beyond words. This time, Xu Jicheng was originally invited to coach, but he had to go through hard work before he changed schedules with Xu Jicheng.
"Who does Coach Zhang think is more likely to win this game between the two teams?" Sun Yiping asked.
Zhang Weiping smiled: "To be honest, I am more optimistic about the Chicago Bulls. Although American colleagues agree that the Timberwolves are stronger and have a more balanced offense and defense, but balanced offense and defense means that their offensive and defensive levels are average, and they are not particularly strong. You
Looking at the Lakers, their defensive level is average, but their offensive power is unique in the league. Not so with the Timberwolves. Although their defensive efficiency is first in the league, this was established before other teams figured out the new rules.
, look at their losses in these two games, didn't they expose their defensive deficiencies, and their offensive level is slightly lacking. Garnett is very capable, but his jump shot is not deadly..."
Zhang Weiping talked for a long time, then took a breath and then started talking again.
"Looking at the Bulls, it's different. Their defense is also at the top of the league and their defensive efficiency is second in the league. But we have to know that the Bulls have lost several games at the beginning of the season. How can they defeat them in such a short few games?
The improved defensive efficiency is enough to show how tough their defense is."
"Let's talk about offense. Maybe the Bulls' offensive strength is really average and there are not many players who can play. But don't let Lu Yu miss. I still haven't forgotten the game between Lu Yu and Iverson against Biao.
Woolen cloth."
If Lu Yu heard what he said, he would only say: "Please stop breastfeeding, please?"
"It seems that Director Zhang is very optimistic about the Bulls after the game between the Bulls and the 76ers. Now that the players from both sides are on the court, let's take a look at the starting lineups of both sides."
The starting lineups of both sides were printed on the TV screen.
Center: Rasu Nesterovich
Power Forward: Kevin Garnett
Small Forward: Joe Smith
Shooting Guard: Wally Szczerbiak
Point Guard: Chauncey Billups
Sun Yiping lamented: "The height of this lineup is really too high. Except for Billups who is 191cm tall, the other four players are not less than two meters tall, and the Timberwolves' bench lineup also includes Trier. ·Brandon and Anthony Peeler, with the depth of this lineup, it’s no wonder they can get the first record in the league.”
Why are these two double-gun substitutes in the backcourt so amazing?
Just look at the data and you will know that Anthony Pillar has averaged 9 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game so far this season. This data is obtained in 20 minutes per game. It can be said that he is already very good.
If age was not a problem, he would probably be the starting player on another team.
Even more terrifying is Trill Brandon. He has scored 12.4 points, 8.3 assists, and 2.9 rebounds so far this season. Yes, you read that right, 8.3 assists.
His assists per game are nearly three more than the 5.5 assists per game that starter Billups averaged, and his playing time per game is also longer than that of Billups.
It's simply a fake substitute.
He does have this strength. You must know that when he joined the Timberwolves in the first year, he averaged 9.8 assists per game, 8.6 in the second year, 8.9 in the third year, and 7.5 in the fourth year. This year is his fifth in the Timberwolves. Year.
In 1997, an organization once analyzed pure data and concluded that the best defender in the league was Terrell Brandon, followed by John Stockton.
That year, Brandon averaged 19.5 points and 6.3 assists per game, but made almost no mistakes.
Wearing the No. 11 jersey, he was elected to the All-Star Game in 1996 and 1997.
Many consider Blanton to be one of the best point guards in the NBA in the mid-1990s; Sports Illustrated described him as "the best point guard in the NBA" in a 1997 issue, and he was also awarded the NBA's Best Point Guard Award in the same year. Sports Style Award.
That is to say, now that I am older, I still get injured frequently, otherwise I would be a good leg in any team I go to.
The Bulls starting lineup is:
Center: Brad Miller
Power Forward: Tyson Chandler
Small Forward: Ron Artest
Shooting Guard: Trenton Hassell
Point Guard: Lu Yu
Bulls head coach Cartwright even mentioned Tyson Chandler to the starting list just to provide Garnett with defensive strength. What is even more crazy is that there are as many as three rookies in this starting list. .
The shortest in this lineup is Trenton Hassell, who is 196cm.
Zhang Weiping shook his head and smiled bitterly: "How will other teams in the league with small backcourts play from now on?"
Players from both sides walked onto the court, and the game started quickly. The referee threw the ball into the air, and the basketball was passed by Garnett without any suspense.
Billups steadily controlled the basketball and signaled his opponent to move. At this time, center Nesterovich stepped up to cover him, directly blocking Lu Yu behind him. Lu Yu bypassed the defense, only to find Billups. Puth didn't choose to shoot.
After Nesterovich blocked it, he walked directly to the elbow area and set up an off-ball screen for Joe Smith. Smith made an air cut without the ball, and Billups directly stuffed the basketball over.
Artest was thrown behind by Smith and couldn't help but cursed: "Are you a big man embarrassed to run so fast?"
Lu Yu glanced at him sideways: "You are shorter than others, but you can't outrun them. Are you sorry?"
Artest's silly smile.
As for the result of this goal, you don't have to watch it at all. Just listen to the cheers of the audience and you will know that the goal must have been scored. Sure enough, Smith broke into the basket. Chandler quickly covered up the defense. Smith threw the ball into the air, and a figure
Appear in the air.
It's Garnett!
Alley-oop dunk, score 2-0
After landing, Garnett roared excitedly and beat his chest with his right hand. Halfway through, he found that the Bulls had already served the ball. Lu Yu quickly recommended that it was already past halftime.
This is Cartwright's tactic, speed up!
The Bulls' players are younger, and with Lu Yu's increased training volume during this period, their physical strength and running ability have been greatly improved. They can attack the opponent's basket by constantly increasing their speed and counterattack, making the opponent tired of defending.
Lu Yu had to say that Cartwright had found the right direction.
But this is not enough. To win the game, you need to not only attack, but also defend. Cartwright's defensive arrangements before the game obviously did not have much effect.
Zhang Weiping said with a smile: "The Bulls' offense is really fast, chasing the Timberwolves and not giving the opponent a chance to react... Lu Yu passed the ball directly to Artest in the corner. Artest
Sturt made a three-pointer, but unfortunately he didn't make it. If Hoiberg had shot it, it would have gone in. Fortunately, Chandler grabbed the rebound."
After Chandler got the rebound, he entered the position to attack, and the basketball was handed over to Lu Yu again.
Billups bent his center of gravity and stared at the basketball in Lu Yu's hand. Lu Yu was not in a hurry. Anyway, there were still 24 seconds to attack, so he dribbled the ball leisurely.
At the same time, Artest and Hassell began to cross paths, Chandler covered the outside, and Garnett followed. However, this was a defensive change of three people. Smith and Szczerbiak's defense changed.
The mistake was made by Artest.
Lu Yu stuffed the ball, and Artest caught the basketball hand and made a three-pointer.
Artest excitedly waved his fist.
He looked at Lu Yu with eyes full of deep love, which made Lu Yu's body get goosebumps.
It's not that Lu Yu trusts him, it's just that no one else on this team can shoot three-pointers.
"Don't tell me, the Bulls' cover movement is really good. When I'm open, I can make a shot," Zhang Weiping said.
Sun Yiping worried: "But the success rate of three-pointers is not as high as that of the basket. Once the defensive players are not completely thrown away, it will be very difficult to make a three-pointer in the face of the pull of the Timberwolves."
What Sun Yiping is talking about is the defense under the current rules. Penalties for outside shooting fouls are not strict, but outside defensive players make a lot of small moves, and the shooting rate of three-pointers is obviously much lower than that of the basket.
"So the Bulls must also make achievements on the defensive end." Zhang Weiping nodded in agreement: "The Timberwolves fell into position to attack again. Billups lobbed the ball to Garnett. Garnett should hit Chandler with the ball.
It's relatively simple... shoulder swing, turn over, jump shot, Garnett's move makes it difficult for Chandler to defend. Although jump shots are not fatal, if the defense is not in place, it will still be fatal!"
Garnett made a shot, the score was 4:3
Lu Yu knew that before Cartwright thought of how to defend the Timberwolves' offense, all they had to do was to make every offense and delay the score.
"Lu Yu broke through... It passed. After all, Billups was a little slower, and his footsteps still couldn't keep up with Lu Yu's speed. Szczerbiak helped defend and blocked Lu Yu's breakthrough route. Lu Yu
There seemed to be no chance... He threw the ball toward the corner. When did Artest get to the corner?"
Sun Yiping was stunned. The camera did not show Artest's position. Logically speaking, he should be within Smith's defensive range, but when Lu Yu broke through, his shadow was gone.
Artest made a three-pointer and the ball went in.
4:6
Zhang Weiping sighed: "Lu Yu's style of play is really not like that of a rookie player. He clearly knows the shooting positions that each teammate is familiar with. Just now, Miller also exposed an open space in the bottom corner, but Lu Yu did not choose to hand the ball to
Miller, because Miller's shooting percentage from the corner is not high, and Artest is better at three-point shooting from the corner, which is what a good point guard should do."
Artest has already scored six points in the opening game, and he loves Lu Yu to death.
Garnett frowned and said to Smith: "Defend your players well. You don't have to worry about Lu Yu. As long as he dares to enter the paint, I will let him have a taste of my blocking."
Smith nodded, knowing that Artest made the shot because of his own mistake.
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Garnett caught the ball in the high post, ignored Chandler's defense, and hit a jump shot.
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Lu Yu once again broke through Billups' defense, but instead of getting inside, he stopped inside the three-point line and took a shot, scoring a two-point goal.
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Billups made a sudden shot and hit a three-pointer!
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Chandler hit the ball after a pick-and-roll.
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Garnett turned over and hit a shot.
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Miller took a high shot and the basketball fell steadily into the basket.
With two minutes left in the first quarter, the score was 27:23. Due to Chandler's block and two missed shots from the outside, the Timberwolves took the lead and took a four-point lead.
The two sides fought back and forth, and the score was so high in the first quarter.
On the scene, the Bulls only lost by four points, but on the contrary, the Bulls were more powerful. You must know that the opponent is the Timberwolves, who have the best record in the league. If the Bulls can play like this with the Timberwolves, they are already winners, right?
Lu Yu frowned slightly. If this continues, he will probably lose...
