Grab Curry at the start

Chapter 143 Full Spurs
In the playoff matchup between the Timberwolves and the Spurs, the Spurs felt that they might have underestimated Curry in the first game. The strict defense against Curry was considered a success, but they still lost.

In this game, the six Timberwolves scored in double figures, which is completely team basketball.

It is such a pride to beat the Spurs with the team basketball that the Spurs are good at.

The most obvious weakness of the Spurs may be rebounding, but the team can't handle the Timberwolves inside, and it is difficult for the Spurs to improve in a short time.

Even back at home, the Spurs may need a little luck to win.

After the game, Spurs head coach Popovich also said helplessly: "If Manu can make those three-pointers, maybe the result of the whole game will be different."

In fact, in this game, it wasn't just that Ginobili's outside shooting rate was average. To be precise, Ginobili was already good, but he rarely seized opportunities in other points.

The performance gap between Bonner and Frye is obvious, and the media in San Antonio is spraying him.

Spurs fans miss those old guys who could hit the three-pointer at the critical moment and help the team.

I also miss Duncan at his peak. Some media said: "The Duncan in 2005 is the most ideal candidate for the big and small lineups."

Now that the time has come, the first and fourth juniors are still the Spurs' repertoire.

The Spurs will definitely rely on Duncan in the playoffs, both offensively and defensively, so Zhang Sixin has long been prepared.

He told reporters: "What they want to do is to open up space for Duncan. So once we double-team Duncan, they will find open players on the outside and let these shooters complete the offense. This trick, they have used it when they met us in the past few seasons, and it has indeed been very successful."

However, now that the Spurs' shooter is not working at a critical moment, who can be blamed.

The Timberwolves can also play a big and a small. The Spurs are not so strong in three-pointers. Both Frye and Love can defend, and Brewer can also use it. This is not new for them.

Zhang Sixin also said, "There are many young people on the team, and even many of them are rookies in the league, but they continue to surprise people. They play very well and work hard. They are all my favorite players."

Curry, one of the team's top cards, said: "This may not be the best offense we have ever had, but we are very confident in winning these games. If we have trouble on the offensive end, then we will definitely have enough strength on the defensive end."

Timberwolves old man Jefferson also said: "Our defense gave us a chance to win, which we lacked in the past. I know very well that the previous Timberwolves could not withstand such pressure."

The Timberwolves haven't lost a game in the playoffs, so the media is naturally full of praise.

Some Zhang Sixin looks very proud, but some are too much and embarrassing.

Looking at the news reports is just to adjust emotions, and the Timberwolves are going to San Antonio next, which is definitely a big test.

The Spurs are much better than the Trail Blazers, and their away games are not easy to play.

For the losing team, the third game back home is very critical. The victory or defeat is related to whether the entire series can come back. There are still many examples of 0:2 comebacks, but it will be over after losing one more game.

It can also be said that the Spurs stood on the edge of a cliff ahead of time.

In contrast, the Timberwolves will be tested in this game.

When the Spurs are desperate, can they stabilize and continue to play with confidence.

Zhang Sixin will definitely lead the team to make serious preparations. In fact, an away game loss is acceptable, but it cannot be lost in an unclear way. The Timberwolves must also play their own characteristics in the away game.

Of course, it is best to win the match point directly.

"Today, you will encounter a lot of pressure, because the opponent has no choice. But we should not be afraid of challenges. As long as we can stabilize, the Spurs will be anxious. The leading team will always hold the advantage. Everyone must remember to be calm, hard-working and serious in the game." Zhang Sixin warned the players.

Telling young players what to do and giving them good game habits is what a responsible head coach should do.

The Spurs returned home and immediately mentioned Parker to the starting lineup.

Spurs coach Popovich likes to pretend to be aggressive, but he is the main player who wins first, so there will be no pressure to change.

If necessary, it is normal to have some extra moves on the court.

Zhang Sixin allows players to focus on the field. In addition to improving defensive efficiency, it can also avoid fearless injuries.

However, Bowen, the biggest villain of the Spurs, retired after playing last season, and there are no players with a bad reputation in the new season, so there is no need to worry too much.

But the Spurs definitely want to win this game at home, and they worked hard at the beginning of the game.

Duncan blocked Love and Jefferson on the defensive end successively, and then also caused damage on the offensive end, feeling unstoppable.

It's a pity that half of the free throws were missed, which was a bit out of character.

But the Spurs today is not just about Duncan, Parker and Ginobili also played very resolutely in the starting lineup.

Not only did the two score on their own, but they also made good passes.

Of course, the premise is that Duncan directly broke out in the paint, and the Timberwolves were going to flank, which led to other Spurs players having a chance to shoot.

The second pass of Parker and Ginobili ensured that the ball can reach those opportunities.

Maybe it's the reason for returning to the home court. The Spurs' offense played well.

Especially the role players, this time after Bonner replaced him, he finally hit a three-pointer.

But the Timberwolves have some problems. Because of Duncan's defensive deterrence, Love and Jefferson were a little hesitant today. They didn't play inside and even lost the rebounds.

Although the outside line is still normal, but when the inside line is suppressed, there is no doubt that they are behind.

Zhang Sixin also expected this situation, after all, returning to the Spurs at home will definitely be different.

However, seeing that the team fell behind all of a sudden, I was still a little depressed.

Duncan's offensive efficiency is actually not too exaggerated, and he was stopped by the Timberwolves fouls when he was low.

However, the defensive end is really powerful, and the defense range is huge, which is a bit of a peak.

That's why Love and Jefferson didn't dare to fight inside. It's still a bit of a psychological shadow to be hated.

"Duncan can withstand such physical strength?" Zhang Sixin murmured.

"It's hard to say, this is their home court...Duncan has worked harder than in the regular season." Ron Adams was uncertain.

"We can only see the effect when Duncan is off the court." Zhang Sixin said helplessly.

It's impossible for the Spurs to let Duncan play the whole game. Duncan's age is not fake.

While patiently waiting for the opportunity, Zhang Sixin also encouraged the players so that they don't mind falling behind for a while.

"Going all out at the beginning shows that they are more anxious than we expected. The Spurs have already played their cards. As long as we resist this wave, they will be out of action." Zhang Sixin said with a confident look.

(End of this chapter)