Grab Curry at the start

Chapter 25 Remnant Array Rocket
"Defend three-pointers, block the three-point line." Zhang Sixin explained to the players again.

The Rockets shot a lot of three-pointers. Zhang Sixin was already more concerned about three-pointers, and he didn't dare to let players shoot casually like the Rockets.

Can you believe that Tie Zha just pulls up on the three-point line casually? The Rockets use him as McGrady, but McGrady can't pull it out correctly. His fans only like to talk about the ecstasy of his posture, not the hit rate.

However, when the Timberwolves were unprepared, they were really picked up, so Zhang Sixin asked the players again.

Now that the league is in a transitional period, the defensive strategies of different teams must be different.

On the offensive end, in addition to Jefferson's low post, Zhang Sixin also requires players to attack the Rockets inside.

The Rockets lineup can be said to have no frame protection.

Therefore, Zhang Sixin does not insist on combining internal and external, but three-pointers, breakthroughs, and low positions take turns.

Tactics cannot be used old, otherwise the opponent's defense will react.

But how to switch is a very deep knowledge, if the switch is not good, it is easy to have the opposite effect.

Curry didn't feel very good in the second quarter, but DeRozan played well.

After DeRozan's mission was completed, his shooting was much more stable. Coupled with his impact, he gradually ceased to be a supporting role in the Timberwolves' backcourt.

But the Timberwolves were a bit late in the second quarter, and the score was temporarily suppressed by the Rockets, which looked very shabby.

Zhang Sixin remembers that although the Rockets were only ninth in the Western Conference at the end of this season, their winning percentage was over 50%.

With this lineup, they still win more games.

Therefore, even in the Hell West, winning is actually not that difficult. As long as you are steady and steady, and win some [-]-[-] games, there is hope for the playoffs.

Zhang Sixin feels that compared to the Rockets' lineup, the Timberwolves are still stronger.

Whether the head coach has brains or not, and whether the team wants to win the game still have a relatively large impact on the outcome.

However, the biggest problem for the Timberwolves now is that the abuse of food is not very stable.

Zhang Sixin still has to work hard to help young players improve, so that he can pursue the next step.

The Timberwolves trailed in the first half, but only by a few points.

The Rockets are now taking the offensive route, but they don't have star players, and their offensive power is not that strong.

During the intermission, Zhang Sixin led the players to analyze the defensive situation.

"Except for Darko who needs to be inside to prevent the opponent from cutting inside, everyone else can defend outside."

"The opponent's offense actually has more simple shots. Many times they pass well, but the shots are regular."

According to Tyronn Lue's record, Zhang Sixin circled the shooting points of the Rockets players on the tactical board.

"We just need to be optimistic about our own people, switch defenses when encountering pick-and-rolls, and don't need to care about other things."

Because of staffing issues, the Rockets are now a variant of Princeton. It will be very useful to watch people and remember some threatening shooting points.

The Rockets didn't change much in the third quarter, and it's hard for them to change their current lineup.

They still have a chance to shoot three-pointers, and the Timberwolves can't completely block the outside line, but their shooting percentage has dropped compared to the first half.

In the interior, Milicic did a good job. In fact, as long as there is interference, it is difficult for the Rockets to play efficiently whether it is low or inside.

It's just that Jefferson moves too slowly, and he still has some loopholes in this point.

Fortunately, the Rockets are not a strong opponent, and the Timberwolves don't need to be perfect.

On the offensive end, Curry's touch has adjusted a little bit, and both he and Matthews played well.

The points that the Rockets led quickly disappeared.

But when it came to the rotation period, the Rockets gained the lead again.

Zhang Sixin watched and shook his head. Even Frye didn't perform well in the second half.

The organization of the team is still a bit lacking. Thinking about it this way, Love is really more important, at least all-around.

This time, Zhang Sixin chose to switch to the starting lineup in advance.

The Rockets still have hope of winning, and the team rested for a few more days, so they have the capital to fight for it.

After Curry came on the field, he immediately stabilized the situation.

Although he is a rookie, he has already done a good job in distributing the ball. The Timberwolves do not lack offensive points, but the shortcoming is organizational points.

Seeing that the situation was wrong, the Rockets gradually replaced the main force.

It's just that the Rockets' situation is a bit different. Their backup guard Rory has better organizational skills.

Moreover, none of their main lineup has actually played the Timberwolves.

It's just that Rockets coach Adelman doesn't care much about the organizational ability of the No. [-] position. In his system, Brooks' organizational ability is sufficient, and he needs the offensive power of the No. [-] position.

Zhang Sixin knew it well, and let Curry keep a close eye on him.

Curry's movement speed is also very fast, which is just right for Brooks.

Under the tight defense of the Timberwolves, the Rockets couldn't find a chance for a while and began to bet their lives on the three-point line.

Brooks, Ariza and Battier shot one after another, and then struck iron one after another.

Adelman stood on the sidelines with green eyes, seeing the Timberwolves catch up with the score again, he couldn't bear it and called a timeout.

In fact, Adelman still has a lot of research on offense. Seeing that halfway through the final quarter, he replaced Rory, who had performed well in front, and asked him to play pick-and-roll with Scola.

And with such a fight, the Rockets' offense came alive.

Scola's quick footsteps even hit Jefferson a few times.

Jefferson also wanted to save face, he also hit Scola a few times in the first half.

But at the critical moment, Jefferson was no match for the opponent, and only hit one of several shots.

Now it was Zhang Sixin's turn to turn green, and he told the players to stabilize their mentality and not to worry.

Then let Jefferson pull out, Milicic went to the low post, let Curry wait for outside players to find opportunities to shoot.

The tactics are like this, Curry and Jefferson pick and roll, Jefferson screens and rolls out, Milicic takes the opportunity to go to the basket, if there is a chance at the basket, Curry will pass, otherwise he will shoot or split the corner.

Soon the team had a harvest, and Curry assisted Matthews to hit a three-pointer.

On the Rockets side, Rory also found a chance to hit 2 points.

They have always maintained a weak lead, and they still led by 2 points in the last 3 minutes of time.

Zhang Sixin requested a timeout and a personnel rotation was carried out.

At this time the team wanted a three-pointer, and he replaced Frye.

Jefferson was a little depressed, but he didn't do well after giving several singles opportunities, and there was nothing he could do.

It would be embarrassing if the team wins when he's away and loses when he's back.

In fact, Jefferson is the highest scorer of the two teams, after all, the Rockets' interior defense is very average.

But at the critical moment of the game, his slow movement is really not suitable for staying on the court.

"Shooting must be decisive, everyone is the same, this is the basket you are familiar with. It doesn't matter if you miss the shot, just come back quickly and defend well. We still have enough time to do the details."

(End of this chapter)