Grab Curry at the start

Chapter 406 Attitude
The result of the strongest matchup in the Western Conference did not actually affect the regular season rankings, but it still attracted a lot of attention.

The Timberwolves lost this game, not because they played too badly, but because the Thunder played at a super level.

To be precise, he played three-pointers at a super level, Westbrook hit all three-pointers, who is to blame.

After the Timberwolves lost, there was a lot of discussion from the outside world, most of them were discussing the regular season win record, and some were discussing the Timberwolves' three consecutive championships.

Before the Timberwolves lost, it can basically be said that they took it lightly, but this time the top two in the Western Conference faced off, which shows that the Timberwolves are not invincible.

For many teams that want to prevent the Timberwolves from winning three consecutive championships, it is a booster.

However, in fact, the results of the regular season are of little reference. This time it is obvious that the Thunder performed beyond the standard.

Zhang Sixin also said to the reporter, "This is just the regular season...We won't think too much about things like records, the championship is everything."

He once again expressed his attitude clearly. Although it is somewhat formulaic, it is also true.

Inside the Timberwolves, the players still feel the pity of losing.

Of course, players also have a lot of attitudes. Some think that the championship is the most important, but there are also many who are interested in breaking records.

Zhang Sixin will not make any changes in the rotation, unless the record is in sight.

So whether it can be done, this is something that the whole team needs to work hard on.

The Timberwolves met the Warriors next. The Warriors developed in a low-key manner during this period, and their record was good.

In civilian teams, their performance is really not bad.

Facing the Timberwolves, they also dare to fight and fight hard. Inside David Lee and Jefferson are all players who can get statistics. Outside Rubio, Klay and Barnes are all talented. Except for the defense, there is no problem.

But because of the weak link, it is still difficult to play against the Timberwolves.

The Timberwolves completely suppressed the opponent inside, and they played relatively easily. It seemed that the two sides were going back and forth, but they kept controlling the rhythm and did not give the Warriors any chances.

The Timberwolves also have only two games left in February, one against the underdog Suns.

Curry and Love led the team to soar points and easily resolved the battle.

Now a team with a bad defense against the Timberwolves can really be said to be a massacre.

The Timberwolves' starting lineup, except for Milicic, has a strong scoring ability. The passive attribute of the little prince who beats the weak team Love will be triggered, which is very cruel.

But the Timberwolves were really unlucky in February, and then they lost to the Lakers away.

The Lakers with a well-organized lineup really have a certain combat effectiveness.

Howard does have problems with the team on the court, but his ability to block the penalty area is still there.

In the first two games of the Timberwolves, the insiders killed the Quartet, but this time it is gone.

Coupled with Kobe's explosion, the Timberwolves lost the away game.

The main reason is that Kobe exploded, and his three-point shooting rate was very good.

Kobe didn't try this time, and took over the game directly when he came up. It was completely different from before, and he also caught the Timberwolves by surprise.

After this game, Zhang Sixin was also thinking about whether the team really took it lightly.

It seems that he should pay attention to his remarks at ordinary times. It doesn't matter if he drifts. If a player drifts, it will directly affect his performance on the court.

"We don't care about the regular season win record, but we have to work hard to win every game. The season has entered the last third, and we have to be properly nervous." Zhang Sixin said to the players.

In March, the Timberwolves played an away game against the Trail Blazers, and it was another fierce battle.

The Timberwolves are public enemies, and now many teams have studied them a lot.

Their slow start can sometimes really cause a lot of trouble for themselves.

In this game, the Timberwolves did not have a good start to their opponents, resulting in falling behind in the early part of the game.

Zhang Sixin is also thinking about whether the slow start has something to do with his tactics.

It is still said that the Timberwolves have such a strong lineup, and the players have become accustomed to striking late.

As a young team, this is not a good habit.

Fortunately, the Timberwolves have a strong rotation lineup. During the rotation period, they seized the Blazers' weaknesses and finally caught up with the score with a fierce attack.

In the second half, the Timberwolves' striker fought head-to-head with their opponents, and the fight was extremely fierce, and they finally won.

In this game, Zhang Sixin was sweating on the sidelines, because he didn't want the team to lose again.

Although he said he didn't care about the regular season winning record, he would definitely be unhappy if the possibility was broken early.

Human hypocrisy, and he obviously has some of it.

However, they lost to the Heat next, and Zhang Sixin felt a little tired.

Everyone absolutely paid attention to this game. As a result, except for Curry who scored 20+, everyone else played abnormally, and the Heat won the game with defense.

At the last moment, Ray Allen killed the game with a face-to-face three-pointer. Zhang Sixin felt very strange.

Forget it, Ray Allen is good at this time. If he meets in the playoffs, I hope he can't shoot this kind of key three-pointer.

The Timberwolves have obviously had ups and downs during this period, and the outside world is discussing them more and more.

Regarding the regular season wins, the Timberwolves players have also been affected.

Zhang Sixin can only use his skills and talk to the main players one by one. In the final stage of the regular season, he must not affect the player's state.

Losing is a trivial matter. If two players are injured, Zhang Sixin has nowhere to cry.

He felt that with such a good lineup this season, it would be a loss if he didn't win three consecutive championships.

The next opponents were relatively weak, and they finally clocked out of get off work again in three quarters.

It was the Wizards who were injured by Bill. The entire team had no offensive power at all. The opponent didn't even score 80 points in the whole game, which made the Timberwolves players relax.

And next, the Timberwolves will play back-to-back away games, and they will definitely not be able to play against players who are working hard in the West.

Therefore, Zhang Sixin vaccinated the players before the game to see their attitudes.

In the away game against the Nuggets, Curry exploded at the start, chasing Ty Lawson, and Zhang Sixin was relieved.

The Timberwolves' defense is also very strong, and no Nuggets player has played comfortably.

In the second half, Ty Lawson suffocated his stomach and fought against Curry, but in the end the Nuggets still failed to challenge the Timberwolves.

Because their other players are not good enough, the efficiency is too poor.

This is the case with civilian teams. When they play well, they use their lives. When they play poorly, none of the quasi-All-Star players is efficient. When it comes to critical moments, they don't know who to play.

Against the serious Timberwolves, there is really no way to lose.

As for the Mavericks next, the Timberwolves should pay more attention.

The Mavericks' current regular season ranking has not entered the range of the playoffs, and they are working hard.

Don't underestimate the desperate former superstar, not reconciled to let them return to the top at some stage.

(End of this chapter)