Junior Basketball says

Chapter 400
For the Heat who came from afar, Timberwolves fans don't have a good face. Even if the Timberwolves have a 3-1 lead now, they still can't stop them from booing the Heat players headed by the Big Three.Of course, for the Heat, which is dominated by veterans, boos cannot shake their hearts at all. This time they came to Minnesota for revenge.

Yes, for them, this was a journey of revenge. Being beaten by the Timberwolves made the whole Heat team feel ashamed. Their goal was to win the championship, but unexpectedly they capsized in the gutter.But now they don't plan to become fat in one breath and reverse the Timberwolves to win the championship. Their focus is only on this game. Only after winning can they move on.

The contents of the two coaches' pre-game training were completely different. Spoelstra hoped to arouse the inner anger of the players and stimulate them to perform at [-]%; while McHale just asked the players to pay attention to details. , just follow the previous routine. The most important thing is not to burden yourself. It is easier to perform when you go into battle lightly.

In fact, these two statements are not good or bad, mainly depends on the team itself.The Heat can no longer lose, so it is very important to let them regain their courage. As for the Timberwolves, most of the team is young. The key lies in the mentality and details. For them, what they need most is to be cautious and pay attention to details. , have the chance to end the series at home.Of course, all of this is based on the results of the game. Whoever wins will be awesome, and whoever loses will be sprayed.

In comparison, the Heat players are more urgent. After all, the Timberwolves hold the match point. If they don't seize the opportunity to win a victory, they will say goodbye to this season.So at the beginning of the game, before the Timberwolves players entered the state, the Heat launched a strong impact to the basket under the leadership of the Big Three, hoping to take the initiative in the game.

Yes, in this game, Spoelstra decisively let the Big Three start at the same time, and also used this to adjust the lineup.Wade and James to partner in the backcourt, Shane Battier as small forward, Haslem and Bosh guarding the inside, this is the strongest lineup that the Heat can come up with now.Spoelstra's idea is very simple, he will stud directly as soon as he makes a shot!

Such a lineup caught the Timberwolves off guard and was given a 10-2 start by their opponents.Xu Hao's expression was solemn. He didn't expect the Heat to have such a tenacious fighting spirit, but it seemed normal after thinking about it. After all, the contracts of the Big Three will expire next summer. If the Big Three combine, they can only win one championship. , wouldn't that be ridiculous and generous?So even though they are now 1 to 3 behind and only one game away from being eliminated, they still hope to create a miracle.

McHale quickly called a timeout. He didn't want to wait for the Heat to open the point difference to double digits before arranging tactics by himself.Spoelstra's lineup is obviously to fight for offense, and it has already had a good effect. It is very difficult for the Timberwolves to rely on defense to win. The only way is to attack the opponent crazy and see who can't hold on first. live.

Since it is necessary to attack, it is necessary to run in the style of the Timberwolves, and McHale also conveyed this to the players.He asked that the basketball should not stay in everyone's hands for a long time, it must be running, and the rhythm should be brought up as much as possible in each round.Of course, we must be sure at the end, and if it doesn't work, let Xu Hao handle the ball.

Xu Hao's expression did not fluctuate in response to the head coach's supplementary explanation, he was used to it.As the core of the team, it is necessary to have such awareness, and it is not surprising at all to catch the ball in the last few seconds of each round.

After the game restarted, the running distance and speed of the Timberwolves players increased significantly. They continued to intersperse and pull in the Heat's defense, hoping to create a suitable shooting space for their teammates.But the Heat seem to have hooked up with them. Although they are not young enough, they gritted their teeth and followed their footsteps on the court, constantly trying to block their shots.

Xu Hao was naturally carefully "cared for" by Battier, which is also the root cause of Spoelstra's change of formation and Battier's return to the small forward position.In the last game, Wade and Battier's double-team had nothing to do with Xu Hao, but Spoelstra still chose to believe in him. If Xu Hao could explode in two consecutive games, he would have nothing to say even if he lost. explain.

This time Xu Hao faced Battier not as easily as in the last match, although he was in a relatively good state tonight. Battier, who was born in 1978, is 33 years old this year. The Heat recruited him for his strong defensive ability, and for people who play with IQ, 33 years old is still their peak period, and they can still play a big role. great effect.

Battier is a modest gentleman off the court, as can be seen from his nickname "President", but his performance and actions on the defensive end have nothing to do with the word gentleman.Not to mention small moves, blindfold defense is Battier's famous move, and he also has both toughness and strength. When he goes all out on the defensive end, it is difficult for Xu Hao to break through.

Fortunately, the rest of the Timberwolves are relatively strong, especially Korver. After returning to the home court, his three-point shooting seems to be improved. After a wide range of running, it is his favorite thing to take a three-point shot.With 2 consecutive three-pointers, Korver helped the Timberwolves close the score, which made Xu Hao also heave a sigh of relief. It seems that his teammates can still be relied on.

However, the good times didn't last long. The Heat started to attack under the leadership of James and Wade.With 4 minutes and 28 seconds left in the first quarter, Jordan, who was in charge of protecting the basket, had committed two personal fouls, and Love also had two, and McHale had to replace them.

Milicic and Pekovic, who were replaced, were obviously not as good at protecting the frame as Jordan and Love. They not only lost consecutive defensive rebounds, but also couldn't stop the opponent's breakthrough layup.Relying on the strong offense during this period, the Heat led 37 to 31 at the end of the first quarter.In fact, the Timberwolves' 31 points are not bad, but their opponents are better than them.

Seeing this, Xu Hao felt anxious. He really wanted to help the team, but he was entangled by Battier. If he played soy sauce for the whole game, how could he beat the Heat?McHale also frowned. The Timberwolves' tactical system is almost tied to Xu Hao alone. Of course, other players can also complete it, but the effect is mediocre. What should we do now?

(End of this chapter)