Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 224 Game
Jim sent several video editors to analyze the game between the Spurs and the Kings frame by frame and prepare in advance. In Jim's view, Sanders has no more options to use. It is only a matter of time before the Lakers win the Timberwolves.

"I don't know if what Jim Buss is doing is going to work, as far as I know, a lot of players are very disgusted with watching tape, because when I play, we never look at other people's tape. Always have me, Dr. J , Moses Malone and Maurice Cheeks team, there is no need to analyze the opponent by watching other people's film, it is a complete waste of time. I will listen to music during halftime and eat something along the way Something, and another glass of wine." When he learned that the Lakers had deployed a large number of video editing teams to prepare for the second half through video analysis during the halftime break, Charles Barkley once expressed his opinion with disdain.

But the old way of thinking will eventually be eliminated. Watching videos is a very intuitive and effective way. When the team cannot open the situation, they often choose the offensive routines they are most familiar with and good at. If the players can understand these routines early If you are familiar with it by heart, you can make corresponding moves as soon as possible on the field. Sometimes, the victory or defeat is on the line. It may be a gain or loss in one or two rounds, which will determine the final ownership of the championship.

The fourth game of the Western Conference semifinals is about to start. With a 1-2 deficit at home, once they lose the fourth game, the Timberwolves will have no way out.

"I have been coaching this team for nine years. In the past nine years, I have watched the Timberwolves go from a team with only 20 wins to a strong team with nearly 60 wins in the season, and finally broke through the playoffs. In the first round of the competition, we can't stop here, and we can't give up our hope and belief in winning because of the strength of our opponents."

Saunders is used to being interviewed on the sidelines of the field. According to him, the noise on the field will distract the reporter's attention, making it difficult for them to ask some very sharp questions.

But the Timberwolves, from Sanders onwards, have shown a degree of concentration in this game, as well as the momentum to win.

At the beginning, the Timberwolves' starting lineup was adjusted, and Hassell entered the starting lineup instead of Szczerbiak.

Arenas still used the pick-and-roll, but he didn't try the three-pointer as usual, but directly rushed to the Lakers' basket with the explosive package.

Malone was caught off guard and paid for a foul.

Arenas made two free throws, but didn't run back to the backcourt after the free throw, but posted Billups nearby, and Hassell found Kobe at the same time.

In the first three games, Sprewell put all his energy on defending Kobe, which led to his low offensive efficiency. Once Arenas was restricted, the Timberwolves could only rely on Jermaine O'Neal's iron-blooded jumper to slowly recover. Digging points, the offense is extremely difficult.

Sanders' adjustment plan is to put Szczerbiak on the bench to continue the firepower, let the defensive expert Hassell mark Kobe, liberate Sprewell, and let the madman have more energy to participate in the offense. As for Artest Astor, Saunders is just betting. If Zen Master dares to let Artest be the main attacker in this kind of game and blow up the Timberwolves' defense, Saunders will have no choice but to admit defeat.

However, Sanders' prediction was not bad. The Lakers did not use Artest to attack. Malone still had the most chances. But today the postman seemed to be late, and the feeling was delayed. He failed to hit the first 3 shots.

The Timberwolves gradually gained the advantage. They followed the simple and rough tactics of the first two games, that is, Arenas and Sprewell took turns to use Jermaine O'Neal's pick-and-roll to create dislocations. For the ball holder, the first choice is to hit the Lakers' basket.

Malone quickly picked up his second foul and was forced off.

Zen Master replaced Nene with a strong body.

Theoretically speaking, no defensive strategy is perfect, and it depends on the characteristics of the players to configure. For example, Malone, his age is there, and he is destined to be unable to keep up with some fast opponents. And 20 years of experience has made him a top defense expert, while Nene is just the opposite, he is more frizzy, easy to eat, not very effective in defending the opponent's low attack, but he is faster, Excellent jumping, even if a small guard takes the lead, he can catch up, interfere with or even block shots.

Nene obviously came with a mission. As soon as he came on the field, he declared the sovereignty of the penalty area with a spicy hot pot.

While picking up the ball, Sanders hastily called Arenas and explained a few words. The offensive choice just now was too strong. It is obviously not a good idea to hit Nene in the same way as Malone.

Sprewell faced Artest, and the 33-year-old madman no longer had the explosive first step of the Warriors, and his proud physical fitness was no longer a match for the steel-framed Artest. Advantages, although Sanders' arrangement saves Madman a little effort on the defensive end, but the offensive end also kicks the iron plate.

Jermaine O'Neal became the main attack point, and Nene's low-post defense was much weaker than Malone's, and Jermaine O'Neal scored consecutive points.

In the first quarter, the two sides came and went, and the Lakers temporarily fell behind 20-24.But Sanders felt a little uneasy. Kobe and Garnett played too flatly. The Lakers just played their offense step by step. The ball flowed to which player, and he would attack when there was an opportunity.

The desperate Timberwolves left Arenas and Jermaine O'Neal in the second quarter. Obviously, these two will play the whole game. With Szczerbiak, there are always three offensive strengths on the court.

The Zen master is still in the normal rotation. The only change is that because of Malone's two fouls, Nene played 5 minutes earlier.

The Timberwolves worked hard to control the rhythm and prevented the Lakers from launching a fast break. Each attack took about 20 seconds before making a shot, and no one rushed to grab the offensive rebound, and all players retreated immediately.

However, the Lakers did not rely on Wade's explosive power to force their speed. Instead, they fought a positional battle with the Timberwolves. There was only one tactic, and the others pulled away. Arenas switched to Wade in front of the heads-up.

The number of fouls by Arenas soon came to two, and Sanders couldn't sit still.

The Lakers' approach is very clear. Since the defensive end can't handle you, then the offensive end should make more arrangements for you.

Wade held the ball, suddenly lowered his center of gravity, and used a movement similar to short-track speed skating to press the curve, using his head to open the way, using speed as a weapon, and directly rushed to Arenas. Arenas subconsciously grabbed it with his hand, whistle There was a sound.

Arenas put his head in his hands in annoyance. This was his third personal foul.

Sanders had no choice but to replace Hudson, hoping that he could achieve something on the offensive end, but there was no way to count on the defensive end.

(End of this chapter)