Grab Curry at the start

Chapter 169 The New Season Begins

"Winning all the preseason games doesn't mean anything at all."

"I think the preseason still needs to be serious, otherwise the real problems of the team cannot be tested. Many teams in the league just use the preseason as a low-intensity warm-up, or just to test role players, which is a bit too wasteful."

"In fact, I really want the team to lose a few games, but unfortunately it is difficult to do so."

Zhang Sixin complained to the reporter for a while, but the reporter didn't know if he was showing off or what, so he was a little confused.

However, as a popular head coach, the reporter is still very happy that Zhang Sixin can say some explosive things, and it is really worthwhile to interview him.

In the days before the start of the regular season, the Timberwolves' training requirements have also become more and more demanding.

During the playoffs, the team did not have heavy training tasks for the physical strength of the players, and more training at the beginning of the season was also for the physical strength of the players.

There is no official game throughout the summer. Even if you keep good players, you may have physical problems at the beginning of the season. When the players report to the team, the Timberwolves try their best to let the players adjust their physical condition to the level where they can play intensive games.

In this regard, their team also has experience.

Young people may not be so good at distributing physical strength, but letting them develop good habits at this time will make them more energetic than veterans. After all, youth is an advantage.

In the new season, the Timberwolves start at home, and countless fans are also looking forward to it.

The team has become stronger. Although many people do not understand the operation of the Timberwolves in the summer, it does not prevent them from supporting the team in the new season.

Their opponent in the first battle is the rebuilding king. King Xia has not made any moves. They are still in the process of scouting new players, and will not have any impact on the situation in the west for the time being.

In the first game of the regular season, the fans were very enthusiastic, and Zhang Sixin was used to this kind of scene.

The starting lineup of the Timberwolves, like the preseason, has a high probability that it will not change this season.

On the King's side, Evans, the young man that the team focused on last season, was suspended for one game for violating traffic rules. They sent a lineup that fully matches the rookie Cousins.

This year's KFC players are very popular. Wall is the champion and Cousins ​​is also the fourth selected by the king.

The Timberwolves also took Bledsoe, and their team has five first-rounders in this class, which is also a record in the history of a draft night.

Maybe there weren't enough players with obvious talent this year, and Kentucky did the miracle.

The Kings naturally intend to train Cousins ​​and let his partner Evans become the new face of the team.

It's just that no one would have imagined that no matter how good the king got young players, they would not be able to rise. Anyway, some talented players did not train them very well.

Evans was at his peak when he debuted. Although Cousins ​​has always had good statistics, he has a bad mentality and his defense was also broken by the Kings.

The current Kings have no defense at all, but the offense has not played out either. The team style is very problematic.

Such a king, the Timberwolves should fight casually.

But in fact, they didn't start smoothly. Love gave people the impression that he had spent all his energy in the preseason. Although he made a three-pointer, he didn't grasp the chances of several times.

Zhang Sixin wanted to cover his face, where did the 20+ Love in 30 minutes go?

Love, a player, is very fierce when he is fierce, but sometimes he is not reliable enough.

Fortunately, Curry is still strong, slinging the King's solid guard Udrih.

The team had some problems with the offense at the beginning, but fortunately the defense was online.

Milicic didn't give Cousins ​​any chance, and Cousins ​​scored zero after the first quarter.

The young Kaoshen still has to study and learn. Although he has the body and skills, it is too early to be arrogant with Milicic.

Zhang Sixin felt that it was the right decision to keep Milicic.

Now in this league, there are very few insiders who can play Milicic in the low post.

The configuration of the Timberwolves' outside line does not require Milicic to score a lot of points inside.

A big man who is good in defense and single defense, only needs 1000 million, what kind of bicycle is needed.

"In the regular season, the players are still a little nervous. On the offensive end, Curry is playing the most normal." Zhang Sixin said.

"The substitute lineup is not stable now, and it may take at least half a season to get better. However, the three-pointer is still satisfactory, and I hope they can continue to maintain it."

By the time of the rotation period, the Timberwolves had already made five three-pointers.

But this is not enough, apart from Milicic and Pekovic, Zhang Sixin hopes that everyone else will score three points.

"It seems that the players need to do a better job of mental construction. If a weak team like the Kings meets a strong team at the beginning, I'm afraid we are already behind." Zhang Sixin said while knocking on his chair.

Fortunately, the team gradually regained their rhythm in the second quarter. The Kings' rotation was sloppy, worse than the instability of the Timberwolves. Zhang Sixin felt that it was amazing that the team could lead like this.

The opponents in the game are not strong, Zhang Sixin still values ​​the performance of the players in handling the ball.

Sure enough, the regular season is different. Compared with the preseason, it is estimated that it will be much easier to find problems by watching the video.

"Double-double in the half, Love's rebounds are still guaranteed, but the shooting percentage is a little bit worse." Zhang Sixin muttered.

Love's rebounding ability is more obvious than last season, which also shows that it is really important to have anticipation when grabbing rebounds. Love's bounce and height and wingspan are beyond the reach of others.

Since last season, Love's rebounding has been many times more stable than shooting.

"Gentlemen, don't be nervous. We can win the preseason, the regular season is the same, and the playoffs are the same. The rookies communicate with the seniors of the team. There is really nothing to be afraid of. Follow the requirements during training, and winning is really not difficult." Back in the locker room, Zhang Sixin encouraged the players.

The performance of a few rookies is not bad, but there are a lot of fouls, especially the two insiders Pekovic and Whiteside, which is obviously a little nervous.

At this time, the language may not be fully effective. Zhang Sixin simply asked Tyronn Lue to chat with the rookies about the situation in the first half, so that their minds are filled with the team's requirements, and they don't think about it.

There are pros and cons to this approach, depending on the person.

Through preseason observations, Zhang Sixin believes that making clear requirements for players is more useful for new players in the new season.

Zhang Sixin himself didn't say much, Curry and other players are also experienced, and he believes in the team's core ability to deal with problems.

In the second half, Zhang Sixin hoped that the team could close the game in the third quarter.

But in the third quarter, there was a little problem on the court.

The Timberwolves didn't beat the King to death with a stick, but they also defended steadily, and their lead remained unchanged.

It's just that during the rotation period, the king suddenly had a small outburst.

The Timberwolves' bench lineup is still not good for the time being, and it is estimated that they will suffer a little setback at the beginning of the season.

(End of this chapter)