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Chapter 461
If the fierce battle in the first half was foreseeable before the game, then the collapse of the Mavericks in the third quarter was something no one expected.

Anyone who watched the first half will be looking forward to the second half, as the Mavericks showed great competitiveness.

They give the audience a "they can take on the Timberwolves" feeling.

Some people think that the Mavericks' collapse is that they did not provide enough fire support to Nowitzki.

For good reason, the Mavericks had no one else score in the third quarter except Nowitzki.

The main change of the Timberwolves is that Simien plays the fifth position, Bai Jidong plays the first position, and Vashabek plays the third position as a surprise soldier.

Especially Vashabek, he is like a heavenly soldier. Everyone only knows that he can dunk, but they don't know that his defense is also very good.

Vashabek's defense is as fierce as a hyena. He will not let go no matter what, and always bites his opponent. The frontal block to Nowitzki completely reversed the situation on the court.

Although Vashabek did not score many points, he has the highest plus-minus value in the team, which more or less reflects his role on the court.

After the game, Sanders appointed Bai Jidong, Garnett, and Vashabek to attend the press conference, which is also an affirmation of Vashabek.

This is the first time Vashabek has faced so many media interviews since the slam dunk contest, and he is very nervous.

"Bonu, your performance is phenomenal. Dirk Nowitzki said you are the highest jump player he has ever seen. You left a deep impression on him." The reporter threw a ball at Vashabek. Big question: "Do you agree with his assessment?"

"Dirk is one of the best players in the league, and I'm glad I won his approval." Vashabek's answer didn't have many explosive points, and he was as seasoned as an old fritter who had been in the league for many years.

Reporters don't like such answers. If every player answers like this, how will their news be written?Who would buy a newspaper if it was written truthfully?
So, they went on to ask: "You didn't play 1 minute in the first half, but played 14 minutes in the second half. How do you feel about the coach's use of you?"

"I would like to thank Coach Sanders for his trust. If it were me, I would never replace an inexperienced rookie when the game was at a stalemate. I am very grateful for this!" Vashabek revealed his true feelings.

However, the media does not like to hear such words.They hope that Vashabek behaves like a young man, such as expressing dissatisfaction with the coach's arrangement, expressing his position in front of the media, and saying something like "hope to have more playing time".

Only with contradictions can we find countless entry points. If there are no contradictions, journalists can only fantasize out of thin air.

"Are you ready to be the Timberwolves starter?" That's the most dangerous question of the day.

No matter how Vashabek answered, it was wrong, Bai Jidong took the initiative to help him out: "Don't think about it, the starter is mine, this kid is still young, let's sit on the bench for a few years, who is for and who is against?"

Bai Jidong's words made the reporter laugh, and also relieved Vashabek's embarrassment.

The reporters finally remembered that there is still Bai Jidong who doesn't know what to say, as long as Bai Jidong is willing to say a few shocking words, will there be no news to write?

So the questions were thrown out one by one.

"White Wolf, what do you think of Bonu's performance?"

"I'm not surprised by Bonu's performance at all. I know his strength better than you." Bai Jidong said: "I hope that when you go back and write about him, don't over-praise him. He is just a young man who just hit A good game, that's all."

Bai Jidong said: "I hope he will continue to grow in a quiet environment. He is still evolving. What you see tonight is just a microcosm of the future."

"So, do you think Bonu has a chance to start?" The reporter obviously wanted to create conflict.

Bai Jidong smiled and said: "I said it, the starting lineup is mine, and Bo Nu doesn't have to think about it for now."

"You are very uncomfortable with Dallas' multi-point offense tonight, will you adjust it later?" A reporter asked.

Bai Jidong said: "Dallas' multi-point offense seems to be difficult to deal with, but it is actually very simple, because Dirk can't kill anyone, so we only need to defend other people well, Dirk cannot win the game alone."

"How many games do you think the playoffs can end?" the reporter asked.

Bai Jidong boldly said: "There will not be more than six games."

"The Western Conference finals have just begun, is it too early to say this?" A reporter from Dallas asked dissatisfied.

"Sir, you are too sensitive. What I mean is, within the limit of six games, if we are not eliminated, Dallas will be eliminated." Bai Jidong resolved the conflict wittily.

"Boss, did I say something wrong?" After the press conference, Vashabek was very anxious. He felt that he had said too much.

Bai Jidong said: "You performed well and answered no questions. The reporter should have blacklisted you."

"Why?" Vashabek asked.

"Because you answered so well, you let you say good and bad things, why do they write news?" Bai Jidong said.

Vashabek can't think of this layer: "I just think of what to say."

"That's right, your career has just started, learn slowly." Bai Jidong patted him on the shoulder: "How does it feel to match up with Howard Josh?"

"There was a lot of pressure. He was nervous at the time, so..." Vashabek was very humble and would help his opponent find reasons.

"No matter what the reason is, he can't even deal with a rookie who doesn't have much experience in NBA games. If it were me, I would definitely scold him bloody."

Bai Jidong was right. After the game, the little general scolded Howard in the locker room.

瓦沙贝克今晚出战14分钟，得到4分3篮板1抢断2封盖，基本上填满了数据栏。

Judging from the general direction of both offense and defense, he has many flaws. If it is regular time, opponents can easily catch his flaws and target them.

This is why Sanders hid Vashabek in the second half, and replaced him in the stalemate to surprise the opponent.

Even so, Vashabek should still be used with caution. His defense can already help the team, but there are too many problems elsewhere.

The offensive screens, while aggressive, didn't really integrate into the offense.The good side of the defense is single defense. If the opponent calls a pick-and-roll, his defense will have problems.

The block to Nowitzki was an accident.If it wasn't for Nowitzki's negligence and directly shot Vashabek, it would be useless for Vashabek to jump two meters high.

Although they won the first game and Vashabek also stole the limelight, the Timberwolves can't be careless.

The series is long and this is just the beginning.

Vashabek himself didn't know what the problem was, so he had to ask Bai Jidong for advice.

"Bonu, if you keep fighting like this, Sean's starting position will be lost." Everyone packed their bags and prepared to leave the target center.

Talking about this topic, Battier laughed and said: "You have great potential, but you still can't compete with me at this stage. The basket is too weak, the awareness is too weak, the confrontation is too poor, the weight is not enough, and you don't have a big picture, hahaha."

When Battier said this, Vashabek felt worthless.

"It won't be the same in another two years, though," Christie said.

"Indeed, Bonu has made rapid progress." Battier recalled Vashabek's appearance when he first joined the team. "Compared with last summer, he is a completely different person."

"Stop praising him, young people need criticism." Because Bai Jidong was scolded by Jordan every day, he had a distorted notion that "a rookie must be scolded and trained to become a talent".

Bai Jidong is more measured than Jordan, and will not go too far like Jordan.

If there is any difference in the way the two train newcomers, it is emotion.

Jordan looked at you as if he was killing his father and enemy. The endless trash talk made you embarrassed and felt insulted. Bai Jidong looked at you with a playful smile. The trash talk was dense and unnutritious, which made you feel uncomfortable. That leads to an "I've got to shut him up" mentality, and he trains hard.

"Then, see you tomorrow." In the garage, everyone picked up their cars and went back to their homes.

Bai Jidong opened the car door and said to Vashabek, "You'd better take a cold shower tonight."

"Why?" Vashabek asked.

"Because you still look very excited, it's better to take a cold shower to calm down." Bai Jidong can always say nonsense that sounds absurd at first glance, but makes sense after careful consideration.

"Sleep tonight, forget about this game, and get up tomorrow to continue training." Bai Jidong told him: "Your status will not change because of this game. In the next game, your time will not increase. Might not be able to play because overall, you're still a very flawed player at the moment."

"How can I improve?" This is what Vashabek cares most about.

Bai Jidong said with a smile: "Technology, body, the cultivation of the overall situation, tactical literacy, basic skills of passing and shooting, and participation in some secondary leagues, so as to accumulate more game experience."

"But this is all after we win the championship." Bai Jidong said a lot, and the tone of the words changed suddenly: "What you are doing now is to eat and sleep well and wait for the coach's call at any time."

"Champion?" Vashabek was taken aback.

Bai Jidong said seriously: "What? Do you think the team ranked first in the regular season shouldn't win the championship?"

"Should! We will win the championship!" Vashabek immediately stated.

"It's about the same, sit tight, the Minnesota car god is going to drag the car."

Bai Jidong was caught by the police not long after he pretended to be forced, and he was given a ticket on the spot.

According to the policeman, if he wasn't Bai Jidong, with his unscrupulous posture just now, he would have to be detained at the police station for a night including his person and car.

Considering that they just finished the game and need to rest, the Patrol himself is a hardcore member of the Timberwolves and a member of the Werewolves.

Therefore, the patrolman asked Bai Jidong for ten signatures and a group photo before releasing him.

"Wait, White Wolf," said the patrolman.

"Sir, is there anything else?" Bai Jidong asked.

The patrolman said: "This ticket has been reported. You have to pay a fine of one hundred dollars to clear your violation record."

"Fuck! I'll go to the police station with you, and you give me back your autograph, and delete that group photo!" Bai Jidong actually turned his face and refused to recognize anyone for a hundred dollars.

The patrolman laughed: "Forget it, I'll pay it for you, who made me your fan."

If Bai Jidong knew that his signature had been fired for [-] dollars a piece, he would definitely hit the policeman to death.

(End of this chapter)