Grab Curry at the start

Chapter 378
The Pacers will be reimbursed, but they are still somewhat competitive in the East because they have a good defense.

The Pacers are a team based on defense, and Granger's offense was not very strong when he was there.

In contrast, without an MVP-level star like Rose, the Bulls can still rely on defense to gain a foothold in the East. The Pacers have not been hit so hard, and they can definitely do it.

It's just that the Pacers had Paul George in history, and they suddenly replaced the original Bulls' position to compete with the Heat. Now it will be a little difficult.

The Pacers' perimeter defense has not deteriorated now, because Stephenson has risen.

Although he is a problem youth and will do some weird behaviors, he can defend and break through.

In the new season, the Pacers will look at who can top the third position. Wesley Johnson actually has a good defense and is more suitable for the team's rhythm, but their offense is really close, it depends on the team's choice.

And if Beasley plays the sixth man, it's actually not bad.

Compared with the preseason, the Timberwolves felt a different Pacers.

That is, the defense is very tough, Curry also encountered a little trouble, and George Hill's personal defense is also good.

It's just that, corresponding to it, their offense is really hip.

While the Pacers did a good job limiting Curry and DeRozan, they still gave the Timberwolves the lead.

Zhang Sixin was a little emotional, because the Timberwolves' best offensive performance in the first quarter was Paul George.

Of course, the Pacers will fall behind not because of Paul George, but because their offensive efficiency is really poor.

With Love on a truce, the Timberwolves actually don't have an advantage in rebounding, which also leads to fewer offensive rounds for the Timberwolves. However, their two-point and three-point shooting percentages are higher than their opponents.

"A truly strong team must balance offense and defense," Zhang Sixin said proudly.

When it comes to the rotation period, the Pacers' offensive performance is slightly better, and the offensive players are still different.

Of course, the Timberwolves' bench lineup also performed well. When the Pacers played well, they were not able to overtake the score, but they only prevented the Timberwolves from continuing to expand their lead.

In the second quarter, the Pacers felt like they had become the Nets before, and they also let the No. [-] player play Curry.

It can be said that George Hill is the strongest now, and he can really beat Curry when he feels good.

As a superstar, Curry is a special type. He made it to this level because he shot exceptionally well. He is not that kind of balance, so just a normal level of defense will be targeted.

Players must adapt to this aspect. Whether it is because his defense is not so strong or to consume him, this situation will increase in the future.

Of course, not every player can single out Curry.

Like George Hill, you need to be in good condition, generally speaking, at least at the quasi-All-Star level to do so.

However, although the Pacers have found certain opportunities, their ability to seize opportunities is average.

In terms of defense, they paid attention to the restrictions on Paul George, which worked, but Curry and DeRozan took the opportunity to score some points, so the Timberwolves still took the lead in the first half.

Although they don't lead much, but for a defensive team like the Pacers.This little bit may be an insurmountable gap for them.

Against a team like the Pacers, as long as they limit their remaining offensive methods, the game will not have too many twists and turns.

In the third quarter, the Timberwolves really exerted their strength.

Sure enough, the Pacers were in trouble on the offensive end. It was difficult for them to get players on the field involved. Their offense often became a pick-and-roll between George Hill and West, and both of them had average finishing ability.

Conversely, the Pacers' defense didn't work as well in the second half.

The reason may be that the Timberwolves players are relatively strong. Under the repeated impact of DeRozan, Paul George and Leonard, the Pacers' insider Hibbert was troubled by foul problems, and after he went down, the opponent's frame protection was much worse.

"To be honest, the Timberwolves are starting now, and their physical fitness is really explosive."

"In that regard, Curry is a bit out of place."

"Just now, did Curry want to dunk, like us ordinary people, rushed to the basket only to find that the basket seemed a bit high, I laughed to death..."

Now in the Timberwolves game, neutral fans can see that it is not so intense. They can always control the situation on the field, but fans who like the team will have a good time watching it.

Watching your favorite team win is such a relief.

In the fast-paced modern society, fans hope to watch a wonderful basketball easily, so the Timberwolves now have more and more fans.

In the second half, the Pacers' rotation was no match for the Timberwolves.

The Pacers are not weak, but they are still a bit behind the level of the Timberwolves.

They had sufficient physical strength in the first half, and played some good shots while the Timberwolves were not familiar with it, but after the Timberwolves became targeted in the second half, the gap between the two teams was reflected.

In the last quarter, in order to chase points, they started to shoot more three-pointers, but under the excellent defense of the Timberwolves, most of their three-pointers ended with iron strikes.

In fact, the cooperation between George Hill and West played well in the fourth quarter. It is estimated that the cooperation between the two of them will be often seen on the offensive end of the Pacers this season.

It's just that after the Timberwolves took the lead, the tacit understanding between inside and outside the line got better and better. The Pacers were able to play some good rounds, but it was difficult to chase points.

In the last 2 minutes, the Pacers missed consecutive three-pointers, and the game was settled.

Paul George scored the team's highest score this time, and the Pacers were amazed by the young striker. With his outstanding height and athletic ability, it is too difficult to limit.

They would not have thought that this should be their trump card in the next few seasons.

"This season we have to maintain our defensive aggression against our opponents," Zhang Sixin said.

Compared with last season, the Timberwolves are more confident in the new season, and Butler has also grown. Whether the Timberwolves are in the main lineup or the bench lineup, they will have no problem defensively.

Whiteside has also become stronger than before, and now the Timberwolves' opponents have little effect on killing Milicic.

In this case, even if it is back-to-back, the Timberwolves can maintain sufficient intensity because of the large number of players.

It is right for the alliance to treat them as the big devil, but even if they are public enemies, it is difficult to affect them.

On the contrary, some teams who have ideas about challenging them don't know if they will be psychologically shadowed.

At that time, other teams will definitely think back, just bear with it, and they will definitely not be able to play. When the Timberwolves team is disbanded due to salary issues, it will not be too late for them to rise again.

(End of this chapter)