The "genius-like gloom" on Towns' face didn't seem to have any good effect. He was completely robbed of rebounds. He was still able to grab rebounds, but Tang Qian specifically targeted him tonight, making him feel a little at a loss.
For example, in this shot, he was clearly in a good position, but Tang Qian pushed him away. He was suddenly transferred from the front to the back. Tang Qian looked at the ball and saw that it was a good opportunity, so he jumped up to make up for it.
Snap into the basket.
Bangdang~score~
"Protect the rebound! Protect the low rebound!" Timberwolves head coach Sam Mitchell shouted loudly from the sidelines, but this did not have much use other than adding noise to the center of the target. Towns will play tonight
He was bullied so hard in the first quarter that after seven minutes, he only touched one rebound! He is a player who averaged 10+ rebounds per game this season. He ranks exactly 10th in the season rebounding list. This is for a player
For a rookie, this is pretty good. In this aspect, except for a few rebounding madmen, he is a little weaker. At other times, no matter how hard there is a lesson, there is a win or loss. It's not like tonight, where he was completely in a "Jiaozuo man state".
A problem was also discovered in the confrontation between Tang Qian and Towns. Although this guy's rebounding data is very good on the surface and ranks in the top ten in the league, his rebounding confrontation is very poor. This also explains why Towns'
The rebounding data is very good, but Timberwolves fans still feel that it is not "reliable" enough. His ability to counter rebound is too poor. He relies entirely on his physical talent to grab rebounds, positioning, footwork, and skills. Of course, he is not very good.
, you can also understand that Towns is indeed an inside genius. Although he is not outstanding in these aspects, he can still be among the top ten rebounders in the league. His rebounding talent is definitely very good. But... here
This is the NBA, and whether talent can be realized to the maximum extent is a big question.
In the end, it is the hard work that determines the upper limit of your achievements.
Pure talent can only guarantee the lower limit, hard work + talent is the only way to reach high ranks.
Compared with ordinary space insiders, who are not as talented as him in rebounding, he still has advantages, but when he encounters Tang Qian, DeAndre Jordan, Zhuang Shen, and Howard, his presence is much lower.
While talking, Towns was a little confused, because he had truly experienced the rebounding ability of Lakers No. 29, and his pride and self-confidence were a bit vulnerable in front of him.
"Can you show some real skills? If you have such ability, then I am really disappointed in you." Tang Qian's words were "rubbish talk" but they were also true. He felt that if Downs
At this level, it's too good to be true. It's not much better than the 76ers' Okafor who he played against a few days ago.
At this level, let alone confronting yourself, you are not qualified to talk "trash" to yourself.
The Timberwolves' offense has reached a stalemate. Since Wiggins can't play alone at this time, let Towns come in. With the level of this head coach, it's no wonder that his market in the NBA is not high. Isn't he too mediocre?
But at least he helped Towns clear the flanks and run, otherwise it would be really too watery.
Tang Qian watched Towns preparing to attack and accepted it calmly. He also wanted to see how good this so-called "kaleidoscope" attack skill that was so popular on the Internet was. Tang Qian made a gesture not to come to help defend, and the other Lakers players
They also dispersed very sensibly, knowing that the Oriental center likes to solve problems by himself in this situation.
This is based on strength and reputation, otherwise no one can rest assured, and people like Larry Brown will not allow it.
"Okay, no one will come to interfere. Let me see what you are capable of. College star." After Tang Qian finished speaking, Downs said: "Then you should keep your eyes open. I am different from you."
!" Towns feinted while facing the basket, and then started to attack. This was his standard starting position facing the basket in college. It was very strong. In the NBA, because of his speed and good ball control ability, many inside players were under his control.
The noodle basket was crumbled.
His speed is also ranked among the top centers among big centers. Coupled with his flexibility, he has good offensive ability facing the basket.
However, this seemed a bit childish to Tang Qian. He easily blocked Towns' forward path and directly relied on his strong body to force him to stop. Seeing that the situation was not good, Towns passed the ball, which was equivalent to
This offensive and defensive round was at a disadvantage.
"If you want to rely on this to hit me, then forget it. Your speed advantage is useless in front of me."
Towns spat, but didn't hear what it was, but it didn't matter. Tang Qian didn't care about it. He was originally going to use "trash talk" to hit his opponents, so it was just right to have such emotional ups and downs. The Timberwolves took a shot from the outside and was caught by Ariza.
Interference, missed shot, rebound, Lakers offense. After Tang Qian picked and rolled, he accelerated on an air cut, got rid of Towns and went for a layup. Garnett came to cover. This shot was typical. He was aware of it but his legs and feet were slow.
The scene. Not only was Tang Qian scored, but he also received a defensive foul.
How could this kid grow up like this? Garnett rubbed his chest. He finally had to admit that the waves behind him in the Yangtze River pushed the waves ahead, and the waves in front died on the beach. He could no longer guard against his opponent.
Thinking back to 5 years ago, when this Easterner first entered the league, time flies.
Competitive sports are so cruel. The once arrogant Wolf King has become an easy target to defeat.
Why did Kobe Bryant say that he would retire if he couldn't average 20+ points per game? It's because he couldn't stand this feeling. He couldn't stand that he clearly thought that his opponent could deal with it and fight, but his body was deteriorating and he couldn't show off his power. Jordan once did it when he was 50
In an interview on his birthday, he said this: My consciousness and my heart have not weakened at all, but his body cannot keep up.
If you think about it carefully, these words are not just complaints and sighs, but also point out the current situation of Garnett.
My consciousness clearly knows what I should do best, but my body is limited. This feels so sad. Sometimes I even feel that the opponent is not good at all and should be able to defeat it easily, but because of my body, it becomes a "background". This
Garnett's defense was already very good, but unfortunately, it was too slow, and his physical function declined severely. He was now unable to cause any hindrance to Tang Qian.
Forget it, I'll retire after this season. If I stay on the court any longer, I'm afraid I'll go crazy.
Towns Garnett took a look. He felt that he had done a lot on the defensive end, but the former did not have the attitude to delve into defense. In this case, he gradually lost his mind. Now, after all, is it the era of the offensive league?
.
That's understandable.
On the offensive end, the Timberwolves wanted to hit a breakthrough goal, but Rubio was subdued by Rondo, and the ball almost missed. There was no way, and it entered the singles mode again. It was given to Towns. Tang Qian looked at the Timberwolves
No. 32 does not take the initiative to press forward, but is aggressive and defensive. He just stands an arm's length away and waits for the opponent to take action.
Of course, this is the regular season. If it were the playoffs, sorry, it would directly make Towns uncomfortable catching the ball.
Towns made three consecutive tentative steps to play the ball. Unfortunately, he found that the Oriental center in front of him was simply, no! Eat! Shake!
The smile on the opponent's face made him feel even more angry inside. For this ball, he chose a feint and swung his shoulder to break through. He was going to the wrong side of the baseline, but it was still the same as before, he was beaten after just a few moves.
A tall and strong figure stopped him. The difference was that this time he did not stop but used this body resistance to quickly turn inside. After Tang Qian moved over, he quickly swayed back to the outside and cut in with a low hand.
Take the shot. And this ball, in order to increase the suddenness, was changed from the right hand to the left hand at the moment of the shot.
The body has reached the basket, and the left hand is low-handed and hits the board in front.
This move is really very beautiful. It is not an exaggeration to say that his playing skills are a model for the league's insiders. He does not look like a first-year "rookie" at all. Even the Tianchao Sports Station couldn't help it.
He shouted "This move is beautiful", but Towns did not hear the friction sound of the basketball entering the net as he expected. He looked up in confusion, but suddenly found that a tall and strong black figure had risen to a high point, just in time to be caught.
He saw his left hand slap the ball and hit it on the backboard.
The basketball hit the backboard too hard and bounced back very hard. Rondo of the Lakers seized the opportunity and directly attacked alone. When he saw no one behind him, he unexpectedly jumped up and made a one-handed move.
Dunk.
Rondo had very few dunks. Except for the first few years, the number of dunks in the following seasons was only in single digits. Only when the ball is like this and no one is guarding, he will perform and tell the world that he can also do it.
Dunk.
This ball? Was it blocked? Towns actually didn’t believe that he would be blocked in this attack! Because according to his thinking, it should be a beautiful face-to-basket attack + footwork changes + handwork under the basket! Now he should be looking back and mocking
It's time, the result...
"It's a good offense, very beautiful. If it wasn't my opponent, I would definitely go in."
This made Tang Si feel disgusted. It was like saying, "It's a pity that you met me and you just can't get in."
The Lakers attacked, and the Timberwolves defended well after passing the ball several times. After Rondo got the ball, he directly gave it to Butler on the wing and asked him to play singles against his opponent. Who was his opponent? It was Wiggins! That famous one
, a guy who claims to be able to keep his opponent's shooting percentage even under extraordinary defensive situations.
And that was the training performance after Thibodeau's defensive master came in. Before, that is, now, it is even less worth mentioning.
As the saying goes: If you don't have confidence, then please go beat Wiggins.
Because no matter how good Wiggins' offense is, his defense must be as bad as ever.
Now Butler is averaging 20+ per game and has entered the threshold of a quasi-first-class scorer. He is on the same level as Wiggins, but his defense is far behind Wiggins. Two scorers of the same level are competing against each other.
In a competition, unless one side is feeling explosive, the outcome will be determined not by offense but by defense. Butler broke through and beat Wiggins and scored, but then Wiggins singled out Butler, but ended up with a strike.
The difference is this.
Butler held the ball and hit again, causing Wiggins to foul. The ball almost went in. Butler felt a little pity when he saw it.
He made 2 of 2 free throws, and his free throws were much more accurate than Wiggins, as high as 83%. Wiggins was only 2%. More than 70%. As an outside linebacker, he is not a particularly strong outsider. Wiggins was
Si's free throw shooting percentage is really, really inappropriate. It can only show that he has practiced too little and is relying on his talent to make a living.
Seeing that it didn't work, he gave it to Downs, cleared one side, and let Downs go it alone.
Towns turned around and hooked the ball while moving, but still missed. If the shot speed hadn't increased instantly, this ball would have been hit again and again. Tang Qian could already see that this No. 1 pick was in good health.
, he is considered a strong type in the space inside, but his strength attribute is too weak, especially the chassis and confrontation strength, which are very lacking, so his turns when facing the basket are basically outside turns. Why, because he can't push in.
It's now 2018, and Towns, who averaged 25+ points per game in the season, is actually being defended by the "Cake King" Capela in the playoffs! Capela is at a disadvantage in singles!
Come on, at that time, he was known as the number one center in the league competing with Embiid. However, as soon as he entered the playoffs and the defensive standards changed, he was immediately stripped of his halo and returned to his original shape.
Therefore, Tang Qian kept this characteristic in his mind. From now on, whenever Tang Si was about to turn around, it would be easier for Tang Qian to judge in advance.
Wiggins was once again singled out by Butler. This time Butler missed the hit, and the Timberwolves attacked. The Minnesotans made a gesture, and Rubio called a high pick-and-roll. It turned out to be a fake pick-and-roll, and Rubio passed the ball to
Towns cut through the air. After a pick-and-roll, Towns cut through and shot. The basketball still missed.
Butler of the Lakers hit again, and the score difference has reached more than 2 digits.
At this time, we should have responded, but after the Timberwolves head coach called a timeout, he still failed to make a simple running tactic, and then... pass the ball and play in isolation. I'll go, no wonder you can't find a job in the NBA in the future.
Ah, the ability to make temporary adjustments in this game is pretty poor.
"Hey, buddy, don't hit me with a breakthrough. You really can't hit me. You're not very good at this."
Towns finally realized that he had underestimated the Oriental center in front of him. The league's number one center was not in vain. He was much better than the blue-collar and ordinary people he had played against before. But he was not ready to give up, because he was off the court just now.
, the head coach of the Timberwolves once told him and Wiggins to take action decisively when there is an opportunity. This is to encourage them to attack more.
What do you think? I don’t know what you think. Maybe you think offense is the only way for the Timberwolves to survive.
Fighting for defense? Are you sure you're not kidding? Just rely on the Timberwolves' defensive efficiency, which is last in the league?
But this really puts too much burden on Wiggins and Towns, because their opponents are better defensive than each other. This makes their strong play, and the effect can be imagined. On this ball, Towns actually still
If you want to play a baseline breakthrough like an outside player, you can slide backhand for a layup. To be honest, this kind of feel and flexibility is really good, but you can't get rid of people. And if you can't get rid of others, it's okay. If you can't get rid of Tang Qian, the situation
It’s really hard to say. This ball was that Tang Qian relied on his perfectly good footsteps and movement speed to directly slap Towns’ ball onto the backboard. Fortunately, Towns was lucky enough to pick it up under the basket.
got a floor ball.
He wanted to take a quick shot secretly, but because the ball did not give Tang Qian any resistance, the latter quickly bounced twice after landing. When he pulled it out, it was a rocket block, and the basketball was blocked directly out of the sideline.
On Tianchao Sports Station, Yu Jia couldn't help but said: Tang Qian was teaching Towns a lesson tonight, and he didn't give the champion any face at all. Yang Yize said: Tang Qian has this personality, he won't be on the court.
Make things easier for any opponent, whether it's an undrafted pick or a No. 1 pick, it's the same.
He thinks that Towns should change his attack method. After all, he is an inside line known as the "Kaleidoscope Offensive Technique". Don't insist on using one when his breakthrough to the basket is repeatedly blocked. This is too stupid. It is indeed too stupid, so
Towns also changed. When he wanted to hit the ball in the low post, he had to post up Tang Qian in the low post! Tang Qian was happy when he saw it. He didn't deliberately stick up to prevent the opponent from getting in. Instead, he always took a step forward.
By half a step, Towns can take a calm shot from the low post. Compared with facing the basket, Towns' low post shot is actually less eye-catching. Unless he turns his back to face the basket, it will basically end with a hook. This is also the same as
After he entered the inside line to fight, his chassis was unstable and he was not strong enough to fight. Try to avoid physical contact at a distance.
Of course Tang Qian put this ball on purpose, just for this one shot.
Rapidly taking off into the air, the flying volleyball is a hot pot.
With a bang, the ball flew directly out. After Rubio picked it up, he ran out of time and hurriedly took a three-point shot. His three-point shooting ability has always been a weakness. Such a hasty shot will make his shooting rate even lower. If he misses, the Lakers
Team's rebound.
In one round and three attacks, Towns was blocked three times. He was stunned in the first quarter.
He finally thought about the news that day when he saw the tragic experience of Okafor, the 76ers rookie of the same year. He received 9 blocks in the half. This guy is really not an ordinary person! His defense at the basket is monster level!
Seeing the fear in Tang Si's eyes, Tang Qian smiled and said: "What? Are you still playing? Didn't you say that the future is yours, and you don't accept me? How do you feel now?" Tang Si did not answer, because
He was hit three times this round, and if he kept pushing, he would be humiliating himself. He was not that shameless, so he went back to defense dejectedly.
On the offensive end, Butler played so many balls in a row and his physical strength declined. The Lakers made a cut and ran, and Bosh shot into the net. The Timberwolves paused again. It was too embarrassing to play like this. Is the opponent's defense an iron wall?
It’s not like we’re going to enter “garbage time” in the first quarter, right?
After the Timberwolves returned to the field, they relied on Kevin Martin, a master of porcelain, to score consecutive points. With the Timberwolves playing at home, the Lakers could only suffer a few whistle losses. Martin still maintained an output of 20+ last season.
Yuan Shikong was the contributor to the Timberwolves' victory in this game, scoring 37 points to help the team win.
As a player who will be traded this season, his performance made the two "number one picks" feel that they have no face.
This is a 33-year-old veteran. The two looked at each other and decided to regroup in the second quarter and play more resolutely.
It is precisely because of this decision that the two players' statistics hit a new high tonight at halftime.
Tang Qian and the Lakers wish they could continue to play. If the singles ability cannot penetrate the defense, then singles will become the stupidest and most easily defended offensive mode. And obviously, these two people want to
It is really difficult to break through Butler and Tang Qian. Sometimes this thing has something to do with determination, and sometimes it has nothing to do with it at all.
Determination can make you explode, or it can make you more embarrassed.
PS: First update, 5k big chapter, keep going, it will break out tonight~~~There will be more in the early morning~~~~~~~