Chapter 473: All-star buff bonus
The Timberwolves' rhythm was played at the beginning of the game. Although Thibodeau is a defensive coach, the Timberwolves play offensively.
Towns at the top of the arc opened up the space at the three-point line, and Teague was also determined to face Gordon's breakthrough. The first step after crossing the ball was quick, and rushed into the inside like lightning, which allowed the Pacers, the league's number one defense torn a gap in an instant.
"Jeff Teague is not a good point guard, but he is a point guard suitable for the Timberwolves." This sentence is fine. He does not have the ability to control the rhythm of the game like Rubio, but he can become a sharp knife for the Timberwolves to tear open the defense.
The Timberwolves' Big Three Really didn't have any top breakthrough masters. Teague's breakout score was once again given to Towns who accelerated from the top of the arc. He dropped the ball and turned around, using his left hand. Lin Sen was standing in the penalty area and did not come out too far. More than 60% of the Timberwolves' offense appeared in the penalty area. If he had not defended for three seconds, Lin Sen would rather build a house in the penalty area and live in it. In the penalty area, it was to prevent Towns from attacking.
This left hand turned into the essence of this round of offense. A big center used his left hand to complete a turn action. This operation was really beautiful. Lin Sen did not defend this ball and once again became the background board. For two consecutive rounds, the Timberwolves got points in the penalty area. Lin Sen, the best defensive player, did not find his way to face the Timberwolves' attack in an excellent condition.
This is the Timberwolves' offense. If they hadn't done a good job in their defense, then this team would have already reached the top three in the Western Conference.
But similarly, they had no good way to face the Pacers' offense at this time. Towns wanted to defend Lin Sen, but the Pacers' initial offense was completely placed on the outside. Teague is a very obvious player who focuses on offense and lightly defense, or rather than on offense and lightly defense, just say Teague has no defense.
Just now, Teague's explosive power passed Gordon in one step, and now Oladipo helped his teammates return it. Teague's speed is very good, but its strength is not the same level as a strong guard like Oladipo. His speed has been kept up, but in the final layup, Oladipo directly flew out and completed the layup.
Both sides played very well at the beginning, but neither side could protect the frame, but the attack was part of the Timberwolves' favorite because they were not good at defense. Even a coach like Thibodeau, who has put a lot of effort in defense, now has no way to defend the Timberwolves.
You said the Timberwolves are not talented enough in defense? Butler is definitely a small forward at the best defensive lineup level. Apart from the disadvantages in arm span, there are almost no other problems. Towns was also a candidate for the best defensive player of the year in Kentucky, NCAA. Wiggins has no problem with physical talent. If they have a suitable defensive system and a positive defensive attitude, their defense will definitely not be much worse. But now you can tell at a glance that this Timberwolves is the last one in the league's defense.
Maybe it was because he was selected as the All-Star. Gallinari and Oladipo could obviously feel their excitement at the beginning tonight. After Oladipo had just completed a rush to the basket, Gallinari was not willing to be outdone.
His three-pointers often have to be shot in open positions, and this time, the defender is Gibson, a very typical Brutalist mini power forward, only 206cm tall, which is a little shorter than Gallinari, who is often still playing small forwards, but he is very strong, and his bounce and speed are pretty good. If he hadn't had three-pointers, he would definitely not be worth 16 million in two years.
He is very tough in his defensive ability. He has studied Gallinari's characteristics, so on the defensive end, his defense is to give pressure and pay attention to double-teams for other players at any time. Tonight, the white forward's offensive method is completely different from the previous one.
When Gibson gave a little room, Garlinari, as a three-pointer, was hesitant and hesitated at all.
Three-pointer hit! 9:7, unconsciously, the Pacers completed their overtake of the Timberwolves. At the beginning of the game, the Timberwolves' offense had no problems and their efficiency was good, but they were still behind.
"It's normal. At the beginning of the game, I had enough physical strength and three-pointers were accurate. This is a normal situation." Garnett also explained the game between the Timberwolves and the Warriors. Since he became an Hungry Commentary, he has been explaining the scene of the Timberwolves team facing the top team in the league at the target center.
This game was very similar to the game they won the Warriors. At the beginning of the game, the Warriors and the Timberwolves were also very efficient at the beginning. The Warriors also relied on more three-pointers to make the game enter their rhythm at the beginning and lead the Timberwolves. However, with time, the Warriors' outside feel declined and the inside could not defend Towns, allowing Towns to score 39 points and 15 rebounds in the game to dominate the paint area and win the game.
"Indeed, three-pointers will become an important offensive method, but such a touch cannot be maintained almost the entire game in every game." McHale and McHale would rather see the Timberwolves win the game.
Like the Timberwolves fans, they were looking forward to the Pacers' feel declining, but Oladipo and Gallinari obviously played the All-Star buff. Their feel is really good now. They are definitely not afraid of the Timberwolves in the attack. The long-awaited feel of most people did not appear on the Pacers, the two new All-Stars. On the contrary, Gallinari scored 3 three-pointers in the first half of the first quarter, and scored 11 points in the half quarter, leading the Pacers to lead the Timberwolves 19:15 to enter the first timeout.
What can the Timberwolves do? Garlinari, a player who obviously needs the help of his teammates on the offensive end, has become a Pacers who have a hand-opener. In this state of Garlinari, whether the All-Stars are qualified to enter, the best team should be considered.
Chapter completed!