Super Evolution of Basketball

Chapter 437 Defense, leave it to me!

The Lakers played against the Timberwolves at home, and the Timberwolves only scored 36 points at the end of the half, and they saw no way to recover.

So Wharton simply took Yuan Qingshan off the court to rest at the beginning of the second half and replaced him with a pure substitute lineup.

In the third quarter, Thibodeau continued to play the main force, Russell, LaVine, Wiggins, Gion and Belica all stayed on the court.

The Lakers are Beverly, Nick Young, Jeff Green, Channing Frye and Thackeray.

After playing for 3 minutes, LaVine wanted to lead his teammates to counterattack. Wharton arranged for Paul George to play again as a shooting guard to limit LaVine.

Paul George walked onto the field, and the Lakers fans burst into cheers. They liked this Mamba player who could attack and defend very much. In the words of the media, Paul George has the strength of the older generation of players.

Mark Jackson: "The Lakers are bold. Except for Paul George, there are no starters on the court. Can they maintain this situation until the middle of the third quarter?"

Van Gundy: "I don't think there is a problem. The Timberwolves attack in the backcourt. The Lakers have two excellent defenders, Beverly and Paul George, and they should be able to strangle the opponent's counterattack."

Mark Jackson said: "If this Timberwolves want to rise, the problem of lack of strong insiders must be solved."

Van Gundy: "Reinforcement is nothing more than a draft or a trade. Having said that, it would be great if the Timberwolves chose not to choose Russell, but to snatch Towns from the Lakers."

Towns playing for the Timberwolves?

Mark Jackson couldn't imagine that scene, and he didn't quite agree with Van Gundy's words: "Downs performed well in the Lakers, but are you sure that he can improve so fast in the Timberwolves in the past two years?"

Van Gundy shook his head. Of course he wasn't sure. The Timberwolves had a lot of talented youngsters, but none of them looked interesting. The problem with this team should be the whole, not just one individual.

Mark Jackson continued: "Don't forget, when Towns first arrived at the Lakers, he was coached by Kobe Bryant. You know how strict Kobe treats his teammates. I think the reason why Yuan Qingshan and Towns can become talented is not only their own excellence, but also has a lot to do with the team atmosphere."

Van Gundy agrees with this point very much. Those who are playful or do not want to make progress can't survive around Kobe, let alone make progress?

"PG-11, PG-11!"

The fans cheered again, and the commentator's attention was immediately attracted back.

Paul George took the ball from LaVine's hands during the press and launched a fast break. Jeff Green and Beverly split up and went down quickly. George successfully sent an assist, and the Lakers further widened the point difference.

Jeff Green hasn't had such a good offense for a long time. After dunking, he ran back to celebrate with Paul George.

"Thank you buddy, your pass is as accurate as Yuan Qingshan."

Paul George smiled: "Really, then I have to work harder, I have to surpass him."

Jeff Green laughed heartily. Recently, he has been feeling that he is very lucky to be able to sign with the Lakers. Good teammates and a good team atmosphere allow him to regain his youth.

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Thibodeau saw that the momentum of the Lakers was so good that he had to call a timeout. He glanced at his bench. Players such as Dunn immediately looked back with burning eyes, and they seemed to want to play very much.

Thibodeau thought about it, but he gave up the idea of ​​substituting. Even the main players in the starting line-up can't beat them. Don't they have to be cleaned up when they come on the bench?
Wharton didn't take Timberwolves' timeout seriously at all. Looking at the game horizontally and vertically, the visiting team is already in danger. The next thing to do is to run out of time and get another victory in the bag.

Walton's attention to the team's trade at this moment is even stronger than this game.

He knows that Magic Johnson is trying his best to find the second position as a substitute, but there is no news so far, and he doesn't know how it is going.

"Coach." Wharton felt someone calling him, turned around and saw that it was Yuan Qingshan.

"Coach, let me play, I think we should get in touch with Paul again." Yuan Qingshan asked to play.

Wharton said without even thinking about it: "No problem, Qing Shan, go and beat Russell, and Paul clamped LaVine to death."

"No." Yuan Qingshan vetoed the coach's arrangement: "We should let Paul attack."

Yuan Qingshan has always had objections to Wharton's use of Paul George as 3D. He finally spoke tonight, and he wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to face weak teams to activate Paul George.

If the generals of Indian City can show their strength, then the Lakers really should not be underestimated.

Wharton agreed immediately: "No problem, you didn't ask anything. Paul, come on!"

Paul George put down the towel and came over.

Wharton arranged tactics: "Paul, you will partner with Yuan Qingshan in the backcourt for a while, and you have unlimited firepower for the rest of the third quarter."

Paul George was stunned. Since coming to the Lakers, all the coaches have assigned him are defensive tasks. Why did he suddenly change his style of play and let him attack?

Wharton's mind was not on the game. After making the arrangements, he hugged his shoulders and thought about further reinforcements.

Yuan Qingshan saw Paul George's strange expression, patted him and said, "Tonight we are eager to see General George who can fight LeBron for [-] rounds."

Paul George is bright-eyed and ambitious.

Yuan Qingshan said with a smile: "As for the defense, just leave it to me!"

Paul George's eyes flashed with emotion again, and he nodded heavily at Yuan Qingshan.

When the timeout expires, players from both sides return to the field.

As soon as Russell saw Yuan Qingshan re-entering the stage, a frustrated expression immediately appeared on his face: "No, this kid is back again."

LaVine's breathing was short, and he glared at Russell: "There's nothing to be afraid of, it's over if you win him."

Russell stopped talking, and came straight to LaVine after seeing Yuan Qingshan playing, thinking that you will be attractive in a while.

With the Timberwolves' possession of the ball, Gion ran to the bottom line and raised the ball to find Russell. Paul George immediately posted it, blocking the passing route.

In terms of Russell's running ability and Gion's passing ability, the ball will definitely be destroyed when it is passed, so Gion has to find someone else.

What about LaVine?He held up the ball and searched left and right.

"Don't break the rules!" Thibodeau's hoarse voice came.

LaVine had to make a fake move and run back, and then ran towards the baseline.

Gion breathed a sigh of relief, pushed with both arms, and sent the ball.

LaVine twisted his body while preparing to catch the ball. Once he got the ball, he would immediately lead the half court breakthrough.

You must play fast, the reason is very simple, if you fall into a positional battle, the disadvantage of the Timberwolves inside will be infinitely magnified, and it will be even more difficult to score.

LaVine's plan was good, but unfortunately it was too ideal. The basketball did not fly into his hands as expected, but was snatched away by a black shadow that suddenly came out halfway.

LaVine: "!!!"

He hurriedly turned around and ran towards the basket, but the opponent didn't give him a chance to make up for the defense at all. After intercepting the ball, he simply dribbled, pulled up and shot.

Swish, the ball goes in.

Zach Laven stared blankly at No. 16's back, and said to himself: Is this the strength of the "super evolved" Yuan Qingshan?

(End of this chapter)