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Chapter 244

Back in the locker room after the game, McHale looked a bit unhappy, but he still praised the players.From Tan's point of view, everyone did a good job in this game, but the difference in strength prevented them from winning the game.

Now the big score in the series has come to 3-0. In the history of the NBA, no team has ever completed a shocking reversal under such circumstances. Of course, the Timberwolves can't do it either. If they can do it, they don't need to win in the last game The game will determine the ownership of the playoffs.And in this case, McHale thinks they have a good chance of being swept.

Xu Hao was not convinced. After McHale went out to attend the press conference, he waved over the starting players Love, DeAndre Jordan, Ellington and Brewer, and whispered: "I think we should fight hard the night after tomorrow." After a fight, no one wants to be directly swept by the Lakers, right? Although this is very likely to happen based on the strength gap, I don't want to have such an experience."

The most impulsive little Jordan raised his hand and said angrily: "I don't accept such a shame, let alone this is our home court, so I will go all out for the next game, no matter what. Do we have a chance to win."

We are all young people in their 20s, and they may have very different personalities, but they don't want to lose this round of the series.Even if you can't be dragged into the tiebreaker, at least you have to earn dignity for yourself. Winning the next game is the minimum requirement.

Soon these people reached an agreement, and everyone decided to teach the Lakers a profound lesson during the game, letting them know that the Timberwolves are not easy to bully.Seeing the surging fighting spirit in his teammates' eyes, Xu Hao nodded, motioned for everyone to come closer, and then said mysteriously: "If the head coach doesn't change the starting lineup in the next game, then we will do this..."

Unknowingly, the time came to the third night, which was also the time for the fourth game of this round of the series.The start of the game had to wait until 8 pm, but at 6 pm, Timberwolves players came to the locker room one after another, and then went to the field to warm up under the leadership of the assistant coach.Xu Hao absent-mindedly shot a three-pointer from the outside, but what he was thinking about was what he had discussed with his teammates before.

The content of what he said is actually very simple, that is, let everyone defend the zone defense on the defensive end, and then pass the ball as much as possible on the offensive end, and don't think about solving everything by yourself.In fact, Xu Hao didn't say anything yet. Having everyone pass the ball will greatly reduce the pressure on his shoulders, so that he can free up his hands to deal with the Lakers' perimeter blockade and improve his three-point shooting rate.

Soon the Lakers players also entered the court and began to warm up. They looked very relaxed, and several of them were still chewing gum, looking nonchalant.Obviously, they thought their team would win, and they came to Target Center tonight just to go through the motions, and then returned to Los Angeles with a big score of 4 to 0, ready to meet their opponents in the second round of the series.

However, Xu Hao and the others did not intend to let the Purple and Gold Legion retreat. They were prepared to defend their home court and squeeze out all their energy.If you have to lose in this way, then God will let the Timberwolves be swept by their opponents.

In the locker room of the home team, McHale finally emphasized the precautions during the game to the players. He said: "The Lakers are very strong, very strong, so you must minimize your mistakes during the game, and don't let me see your stupid mistakes. , let alone give them too many chances to score easily. Do what we can and force the opponent to make mistakes, so that we have a chance to win."

Xu Hao shrugged helplessly. He knew that the coach did not have the belief in winning, but it didn't matter. It was the players like them who actually played.Moreover, the Timberwolves' starting five have reached an agreement. Zone defense actually exists in their tactical manual, but McHale doesn't like to use it very much. Xu Hao can use this as an excuse.

As for passing the ball more, this is what Timberwolves players often do in the game. The only difference lies in the speed and accuracy of the transfer. In most cases, they just pass the ball without purpose. The fatal pass is basically Xu Hao and Love. dry.But now Xu Hao hopes that each of them can have the ability to pass the deadly pass, which will further enhance the team's offensive ability.

After everyone put on their gear, McHale opened the door of the locker room, pointed in the direction of the player tunnel and said loudly: "Listen to these voices, the fans in Minnesota are cheering for you in the auditorium, and you are ashamed not to be there Do you try your best? This is our territory! If you don’t want to be swept away, then go on the court and bite your opponent hard!”

I have to say that McHale is a good at feeding chicken soup and blood. After all, he has been playing with the Celtics, one of the greatest teams in league history, as a player. He also won three championships with the team, including Bird. Such an epic trash talker as a teammate.For him, motivating players is as easy as eating and drinking, which is also his capital.

McHale's words made the hearts of every Timberwolves player burn. They couldn't wait to vent their energy on the court and let the Zijin Army see how powerful they are.In the history of the NBA, countless strong teams have accidentally capsized in the gutter when facing teams that are not as strong as them. The Timberwolves may be the next team to create miracles.

In fact, they have no retreat now. If they don't make up their minds to fight, they will face the shame of being swept away.Of course, in the eyes of the outside world, it is normal for the No. [-] in the West to be swept by the No. [-] in the West in the first round, but all Timberwolves players do not want to see such a thing happen. Even if they are finally eliminated, they will die vigorously. On the way to charge.

When standing at the door of the player tunnel waiting to play, everyone's eyes looked very determined, even with a hint of madness that would not give up until they reached their goals.In this game, they will use the simplest and most direct way to have the most intense collision with their opponents. For them, turning this duel into a meat grinder full of hand-to-hand combat and fouls seems to be a good plan.

Xu Hao, standing in the penultimate place, clearly felt the violent emotions from his teammates. He only hoped that these guys would restrain themselves during the game and not pay for personal fouls if nothing happened. Every starting player of the Lakers made free throws very well. precise.

But for the Timberwolves, it is definitely a good thing for the players to have such a fighting spirit, it depends on whether they can make good use of it.If you use it well, you can kill your opponent, if you use it badly, you will drag yourself into the abyss.

(End of this chapter)