Grab Curry at the start

Chapter 170 Potential Problems
Compared with last season, the Timberwolves' bench lineup is still inexperienced.

In order for them to grow quickly, Zhang Sixin will give them enough playing time, so that the game will be full of uncertainty.

In fact, even if young people on the bench are not cultivated, the Timberwolves will implement the same large-scale rotation lineup as last season, giving the main players more time to rest,
This is not only to allow players to gradually adapt to the intensity of the game at the beginning of the season, but to ensure the combat effectiveness of the playoff team, the physical strength of the main players in the regular season must be well adjusted, and it is also to avoid injuries.

It is impossible for Zhang Sixin to play the main force in the regular season. He will only do that when he needs to win in the playoffs.

During the rotation period, Garcia and Hyde made consecutive hits in the backcourt of the Kings, even leading the score.

Originally, Zhang Sixin hoped that the team would clock in and leave work earlier like in the preseason, so as to train rookie players. Unexpectedly, the King persisted and played a beautiful counterattack.

So, never underestimate the opponent at any time.

However, after the main force came on the field, the Timberwolves were still very stable.

Curry, DeRozan and Matthews scored consecutively, Love had rebounds and assists, Milicic sent a big cap, and the situation on the court was instantly reversed.

In the final analysis, the Kings are too weak and have no defense. It will not be so easy to switch to another team, the Timberwolves.

In the last minute or so, Curry hit a three-pointer, and the Timberwolves' lead came to double digits. The game was settled, and the Timberwolves won a good start.

After the game, Zhang Sixin was relatively low-key. He told reporters: "The regular season is the regular season. The problems that were not tested in the preseason game were clearly exposed in this game."

"I am very happy to win the first win of the season, but the team is still unstable, especially the rotation lineup. They need time to grow. Just like last season, we have to go through a period of record ups and downs, and it may not be stable until the All-Star Weekend."

"I also hope that the fans can understand that the team's record may not be very good some time ago, and even fell out of the top eight in the Western Conference, but everything is worth it. When the team is ready, it will definitely be stronger than last season."

Some things must be made clear. Before the team's rotation is unstable, the Timberwolves will definitely lose some games. This is also a necessary experience for training the lineup.

The current Timberwolves don't need to focus on the regular season. Last season was in the Western Conference finals. They must have higher pursuits.

If it wasn't for going further, Zhang Sixin didn't need to bet on Paul George.

There will be better rookies next season, but for the strength of the team, opportunities must be seized.

Although Zhang Sixin was not very satisfied with the game, the media still praised the Timberwolves players to the sky.

Curry, DeRozan and Matthews all performed at 20+. What kind of backcourt attack is this.

Love had a dozen points and a dozen rebounds, which is mediocre compared to the preseason, but it is also a very good double-double data. Milicic has one rebound and no double-double, but he has 5 blocks.

Of course, the bench lineup is a little bit worse, and the best performers Paul George and Pekovic only have 8 points.

George had a shooting problem, probably due to nervousness, while Pekovic made too many fouls. In fact, Pekovic really has no other problems attacking at the basket. What he needs is adaptation.

As for other rookies, their performance is still too cautious compared to the preseason. Danny Green, who is no longer a rookie, is not a scoring type.

After Zhang Sixin completes several missions, the situation should get better.

Zhang Sixin feels that Bledsoe and Paul George can look forward to this season, as can Pekovic.

Two days later, the second game was still at home.

But after the game, they have to go to the away game to play back-to-back. The beginning of the regular season is not easy.

Zhang Sixin also talked with the rookies before the game, especially Paul George.

He said to George: "I absolutely believe in my own vision. You are the best player in this session. You just need a little time to grow up, be more decisive on the court, defend well, and attack well. Misses, mistakes... These are all mine, you just do it boldly."

This time, the Bucks are visiting, a continuously weakened version of the Bucks.

In fact, although the Bucks lineup does not have all-star players, there are still quasi-all-star players who can score, but their style of play is really limited.

If you have to slowly fall into position, Bogut boasted that he was Duncan from Australia. Could it be that he really is?
Of course, rhythm is not the only problem. The biggest problem for the Bucks may be that they are not organized.

Jennings barely organized, the effect was not very good, and it may have limited his scoring.

But to be honest, Jennings' scoring ability is not that strong. Don't think that he has strong scoring ability just because he made news during his rookie period. In fact, his finishing ability is not enough.

He has now been completely pulled down by Curry, surrounded by points, assists, rebounds, and steals. Even if he is better than blocks, Curry is stronger.

In fact, Curry is still older, but the speed of continuous improvement can leave the outstanding guards of the same class far away. Sometimes talent really cannot be explained.

Because the Bucks are not good offensively, they rely more on the personal ability of the players, especially Jennings.

But their strengths are not strong enough, so the Timberwolves played more easily than facing the Kings.

It is difficult for a weak defensive team to create miracles. For example, a team that does not defend can hope to be upset, so there are fewer and fewer teams that are willing to take defense seriously.

Bucks coach Skiles was also born at a bad time, and of course his coaching ability is indeed average.

When it comes to the rotation period, the Bucks actually have a chance.

The Maggette they got in the summer is a muscular man with excellent scoring ability.

It's a pity that Maggette can only score, but his defense is mediocre despite his strong body, and it is difficult to integrate into the team system. It should be because his basketball IQ is not very good.

Maggette came up to score, but the efficiency is really not very good.

If he can't get free throws, the offense will easily end in iron.

Therefore, even if he scores a little more, his performance is not as good as Paul George.

In fact, Paul George's mental quality is not bad, and his performance in this game is obviously better than that in the last game.

And he has height, sometimes the opponent's defense is tighter but it can reflect his value.

In addition, only Maggette scored in the Bucks' rotation, while the Timberwolves also have Green and Pekovic, and the Timberwolves' advantage is becoming more and more stable.

"With our current lineup, we will still have no problem playing against weak teams," Zhang Sixin said.

"It's just a few rookies, and we can see their talents. But we chose a younger lineup, and we must have more patience. In fact, we can play better in this game. They have not done a lot of details."

(End of this chapter)