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Chapter 423

Although missed the record, the Timberwolves still have the hope of tying the record, as long as they win all the next games.

For the Timberwolves, if they can't break the record, it is meaningless to try their best to win. Instead of risking the main force to play desperately, it is better to use the last few games to test the lineup and let everyone play.

With this intention, the Timberwolves used a wave of six consecutive victories to let people see their hope of tying the record.

Just then, the Timberwolves lost.

The No. 11 losing team to the Timberwolves this season is the Houston Rockets.

Yao Yue semi-dominated the basket, scored 40 points and 20 rebounds, and crushed Olowokandi. Chris Paul also played well, scoring 24 points, 11 assists and 4 steals to help the Rockets win.

"This is Houston's victory. I want to thank Chris. This guy is amazing. He made my shot like throwing a stone into the ocean."

Yao Yueban praised Paul loudly, wishing he could turn him into a flower.

Facing the media, Paul behaved very maturely: "The Timberwolves are not in form today, this is a pleasant victory."

"Yueban Yao is amazing. He makes Olowokandi look like a junior in high school. And Chris, this kid is amazing. Houston has found a diamond in the rough. This kid will shine in the future."

Bai Jidong felt very regretful, he and Jordan strongly recommended Paul, but it was a pity that he was chosen by the Rockets.

Of course, it was considered a good thing, and it would be of great benefit to Yao Yueban to partner with such a superstar embryo.

There are three games left, and the regular season is coming to an end.

Now the Timberwolves have achieved 68 wins, locked the home court advantage in the playoffs, no need to work hard.

Sanders made it clear that in the remaining three games, you can win as much as you can, and if you have difficulties, you can play casually, recharge your batteries, and prepare for the playoffs.

This kind of instruction is somewhat similar to the subsequent rest. What is better than the rest is that the main players will be allowed to play, but they will not work hard.

As long as they are players, they all want to win, and no one wants to lose.

So once you're on the court, the game is out of the coach's control.

Although the Timberwolves have no chance to break the record, they don't want to lose.

In the remaining three games, the Timberwolves achieved a record of two wins and one loss.

The regular season ended here, and the Timberwolves achieved the second record of 70 wins and 12 losses in history - 70 wins and 14 losses, leading the pack and entering the playoffs with the first record in the regular season.

Following this, the matchup map for the Western Conference playoffs is listed.

This year's West is terrifying, with the Timberwolves having the second record in history; there are also two 60-win teams, the Spurs with 63 wins and the Mavericks with 60 wins.

The Timberwolves played against the Sacramento Kings led by Mike Bibby and Ron Artest in the first round.

Although the Kings are ranked eighth in the Western Conference, there is a thorn in the team like Artest, and his duel with Bai Jidong will become the focus of everyone.

"You have an advantage in the regular season, but please remember that the playoffs are very different from the regular season." Sanders called the team and said: "We are the champions, and every team wants to pull us down. It is up to you whether to achieve their prestige or defend the title of champion!"

Sanders' lectures are the same as before, pouring chicken soup and blood, and everyone is used to it.

After the instruction is over, everyone retreats, what to do.

A similar experience happened once last year.

The Timberwolves have the experience of persisting in the playoffs until the end to win the championship.

This time, they were more relaxed.

Bai Jidong has nothing to do, so he finds a place to shoot by himself.

Garnett and Olowokandi were singled out, and the two kept playing each other with low backs.

Unlike the outside line, the heads-up inside line has its own set of rules.The heads-up on the outside is to take turns serving the ball; the inside is not the case. First, one person must pass the ball, and then the two must be in position. Only the one in position can take the ball to attack.If it is not in place, you can also get the ball by defending against the opponent's offense.

In this regard, Garnett undoubtedly beat Olowokandi.

For Olowokandi, it has been a difficult personal education lesson.

When Garnett was singled out, there was a lot of trash talking.

As far as trash talk is concerned, Bai Jidong wins in quantity, and Garnett wins in vulgarity.

If you have to find someone to scold, everyone is still willing to find Bai Jidong.

Because although Bai Jidong talks a lot of trash, it will not hurt your heart, Garnett is different
"Doug, what can I do to improve the consistency of my shooting?" The shooting problem has always plagued Ukic.

He wasn't a good shooter under FIBA ​​rules, and when he came to the NBA, where the three-point line was farther away, his shooting performance was disastrous.

Improving shooting is a looming question for Ukic.

Now that he is a rookie, he can have various problems. After this season, he will be a sophomore. If the problems don't improve, it will become more and more difficult to gain a foothold in the league.

The NBA is becoming more and more globalized, and young talents from all over the world come here, and the talent pool will become thicker and thicker.

Survival of the fittest, the ones that can be left behind are the best.

If Ukic wants to gain a foothold here, he has to improve his own shortcomings, so he asks Christie for advice from time to time.

"You're asking the wrong person." Christie said with a wry smile, "My shooting has just passed the passing line in the NBA. I can only say it's okay, and I can only tell you some personal experience. In my opinion, shooting touch is also a kind of talent. , Some people are born with a delicate and silky touch, such as Yao, such as Dirk Nowitzki, but there are also monsters who are born with no touch but accurate shooting, such as the white wolf."

"You mean, I should ask White Wolf for help?" Ukic asked.

Christie smiled and shook his head, "No, I'm just giving you an example. There is no shot you can't practice. If you have doubts about yourself, then I would suggest you to watch the White Wolf in his rookie season. performance, I don’t think anyone should have any doubts about their ability to practice good marksmanship.”

"As long as you are willing to pay, you can do anything," Christie said.

"Your words are really super reasonable, I have been taught!"

Convinced, Ukic grabs a ball and walks to an empty court to shoot.

Looking at the vigor of the young people, Christie felt that the years are like water, and the passage is irreversible.

Before he knew it, he had also reached the age of teaching scriptures and teachings to young people.

Pat Garrity is the least of the Timberwolves' people.

Even if put on the bench, he is a very ordinary player.

The serious right knee injury made this strong white man have to face the doctor's scalpel several times. The knee injury also caused Garrity to miss almost the entire season of 03-04. , but due to his age and multiple surgeries, his motor ability has almost been lost.

Now he just wants to draw a happy ending to his ordinary and difficult career on the most champion-looking battleship in Minnesota.

Hardaway, whose career was also stalled due to injury, knows him well: "Pat, it's better to practice with one person than two." "Penny, I feel that we have a good chance of defending this year." Garrity said.

Hardaway said with a smile: "Trust your feelings, there is nothing wrong with it."

Hearing this, Garrity also laughed.

As a player, the championship is the greatest affirmation of oneself.

He is not a superstar like Bai Jidong Garnett, he is just one of many role players.

There are hundreds of role players in the NBA, but few are lucky enough to get a ring.

"Wayne, if you continue to practice like this, you have a good chance of becoming the team's seventh or even sixth man." Theo Ratliff liked Simeon's vitality very much.

"As long as we don't hold back everyone." Simeon said modestly, "I hope we can win the championship this year."

"The chance is great, it depends on you young people." Ratliff laughed.

Vashabek is the forgotten corner. Because of a broken finger, he missed the playoffs.

It can be said that his rookie season ended early.

Played 36 games, averaged 5 minutes per game, and averaged 3 points and 2 rebounds per game.

After listening to Bai Jidong's suggestion, Vashabek decided to change his shooting posture from flicking to pushing.

Mochis opposed his change at first, but later Vashabek insisted, and Mochis had no choice but to say: "You have dug a grave for your career, let's see when you lie in it."

Vashabek didn't listen at all, he firmly believed that Bai Jidong's was the best.

Mochis repeatedly whispered in his ear: "The white wolf is the white wolf, you are you, the white wolf is a rare genius, you are not, Bonu, it is too late to stop now, if this posture becomes a habit, then It can never be changed.”

"Coach, I've made up my mind." Vashabek had a heroic expression of a strong man breaking his wrist.

"You can't teach children!"

Mochis felt that Vashabek had gone astray, and a good seedling was ruined just like that.

He is not Vashabek's parents, and he is not qualified to teach Vashabek what to do.Since Vashabek insisted on this, he could only let him go.

"When you shoot, don't let your palm touch the ball."

"Why?" Vashabek asked.

"That will affect the arc of the ball." Mochis said: "The arc of the push shot is already low enough. If you let the palm affect it, you will definitely not be able to score."

The general direction does not listen to Mochis, and Vashabek is still very obedient in such a small direction, and he will not touch it if he says he will not touch it.

The playoffs are approaching, and the Timberwolves are getting more and more nervous about their preparations.

That night, Bai Jidong and Vashabek went home together, chatting about the day's training in the car: "I heard you made Mochis angry again?"

"No, I'm fine with the coach," Vashabek said.

"No?" Bai Jidong said, "He said you were disobedient."

"Boss, did I do something wrong?" Vashabek valued Bai Jidong's opinion.

"Bonu, there is no best shooting posture in the world, only the shooting posture that suits you best. If you think that posture is suitable, you can continue to practice." Bai Jidong agrees with Vashabek's approach.

Bai Weidong's words reassured Vashabek a lot, and he became more determined.

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