Grab Curry at the start

Chapter 103 Gradually Investing
"The other party may be misleading us..." Ron Adams also felt that the Mavericks were very strange.

"Regardless of whether it is true or not, we must pay attention to it. The Mavericks have used a small lineup to determine the outcome in many cases this season. Even if they will not play like this in the playoffs, how to limit their small lineup is still our topic." Zhang Sixin said.

The Timberwolves may not meet the Mavericks in the playoffs, but the Mavericks who have not been upgraded this season will try to kill them as much as possible.

In the first half, the Timberwolves had a problem with counterattack defense. The main reason was that there were relatively few teams that could play like this, and Zhang Sixin didn't make a fuss about it.

This kind of defense is actually enough, the main reason is that the offensive end has not been fully played.

The inside line is only opened a little, and the outside line often fails to grasp the opportunity.

Zhang Sixin was wondering if it was because Jefferson's rhythm was different from others.

Low singles are easy to stagnate the team, but this is not the reason why the three-point line performance is not as good as the opponent.

This time, he still wants to use the inside to play against the small lineup of the Mavericks.

They have an advantage in rebounding and height, and they have to leave some psychological shadow on the Mavericks.

But the rhythm cannot be guided by the opponent. They still have to stabilize the speed and prevent the Mavericks from speeding up casually.

The offensive rebounds still have to be fought, even if the inside line can't get back, it doesn't matter.

Peripheral players must do their first wave of defense in counterattacks, and it will be fine if they are pressed.

The two teams have different styles, and when they obviously restrain each other, it often depends on which side can give full play to the advantages of the lineup, forcing the other side to change first.

If the Mavericks don't change anything in this game, they will win the game directly.

"We have simulated the small lineup so many times in training, and everyone knows how to deal with it. Concentrate and win them. Many games are so simple." Zhang Sixin said loudly.

After returning to the field after the intermission, Zhang Sixin saw the opponent's head coach Carlisle looking calm, and immediately sat down with a smile.

Everyone's records are similar, whoever wants to play is afraid of whom.

In the second half, both sides' defenses were more targeted, and there were basically no chances for three-pointers.

The same is true for the main offensive point. Nowitzki has not been comfortable today.

The Timberwolves' Jefferson's efficiency in the interior has also been somewhat reduced. The Mavericks' defense is still very smart, not completely flanking, but they continue to assist defense interference.

Jefferson passed the ball, because the opponent's small lineup moved faster and had time to defend outside.

In this game, the two flanks of the Timberwolves actually had some shooting opportunities, but unfortunately neither DeRozan nor Matthews were able to grasp them.

And Love, in the second half, still didn't come to the state.

Although Love's strength is already very good, it is normal for players to find it sometimes difficult to find.

At this time, the head coach needs to make adjustments, and the rest of the team must also stand up.

Zhang Sixin did not replace Love right away, he let Love find his feeling on the court.

Isn't the regular season approaching the playoffs just to ensure the status of the main players?
The current record of the Timberwolves, not to mention 100% into the playoffs, but Zhang Sixin can already do something.

And he believes that even by doing so, the team can pursue victory.

When it came to the rotation period, Milicic played better than the first half after he came up.

Usually the big man tends to consume more on the field, but the small man will also consume a lot to fight against the big man.

In the first half, the Mavericks' small lineup restricted the Timberwolves' insiders through the zone defense, but in the second half, the opponent was a little bit powerless.

At Milicic's height, he only needs to do some simple things to have a chance to score or cause damage inside.

Terry was unable to play in this game, and there is really no better way for the Mavericks to rotate.

"Bold shot." Zhang Sixin deliberately walked to the sidelines to communicate with Curry.

Curry's previous performance was not very good, but the team needs to believe that Curry will always be Zhang Sixin's first choice when playing outside.

After playing again, Curry began to show more aggressiveness because of Love's touch problem.

At this time, the scores of the two teams were in a fierce stage, and the scores rose alternately within a few minutes.

The Mavericks have started to allow Nowitzki to hold the ball more, and Zhang Sixin also feels that the Timberwolves need to make some changes on the offensive end. There is no need to initiate from the inside or insist on high pick-and-rolls. He has given Curry more freedom and burden.

"The core players must be integrated into the team's tactics, but they also need to take responsibility alone at critical moments." Zhang Sixin said.

"At the last moment, outside players always have more opportunities than inside players."

After Milicic struggled for a while, Zhang Sixin still replaced Love.

With a small lineup, Jefferson and Love are enough.

Even if Love feels bad, he can still provide tactical help in the high position.

Support and range can also allow Jefferson to have more inside space.

"When the state is not good, players must learn how to help the team, which is very helpful for their growth." Zhang Sixin is very firm.

If it is in the playoffs, his choice will definitely be the top iron, but most coaches will still choose to trust the core players. If they can get over this hurdle, it will be of greater help to the team.

Moreover, there are some things that only core players can do.

How Zhang Sixin will choose in the playoffs is still hard to say.

But in the regular season, what's the matter with cultivating the stress resistance of core players? As long as there is something to gain, Zhang Sixin feels profitable no matter whether he wins or loses the game.

The Mavericks have always been double guards this time. When Beaubois is not on the court, Barea follows Kidd.

The characteristic of the unity of the two is that they are not high, so Curry began to play.

He shoots right off the screen, and he's the best shooter in the league.

With Zhang Sixin's encouragement, Curry's confidence became much stronger.

The first is two points, and the shot is one step away.

bingo!

Sure enough, compared to the third quarter, he feels much better now.

On the defensive end, Curry is not under a lot of pressure. The three-point defense in the backcourt is just that. Naturally, the Mavericks will have teammates to help when they get inside.

And it's not so easy for the Mavericks to kill inside at this time, because the Timberwolves are targeting hard.

For example, like Marion, they put the shot to defend the cut.

The backcourt defends three-pointers, puts Marion, and can also pinch Nowitzki by the way.

Anyway, they are strong in inside rebounds, so Zhang Sixin dared to do this.

"We can rush in..."

"Defense move faster, game time is running out..."

"Kevin, you can do quick shots, rebounds, screens, support, you can help the team a lot."

"Well done, they didn't hit the [-], they couldn't take the win at the Target Center."

"It's that hard work and we're going to prove we're the better team."

(End of this chapter)