The godfather of basketball started from conquering the NBA

After defeating the Warriors in the first game, the Timberwolves began the new season with great success.

第二场比赛森林狼122比101大胜魔术，吉米巴特勒轰进去八个三分，狂砍34分10篮板6助攻跟3抢断。

This game once again stunned everyone.

I originally thought that Jimmy Butler was just a 3D engineer, a blue-collar player who could reach Battier's level.

But this game fully demonstrated Jimmy's luck control skills and once again lamented Xu Xiao's training ability.

Jimmy Butler, who couldn't even dribble the ball in the Finals last season, has reached an elite level this season.

After that, they defeated the Kings again. In this game, Xu Xiao also gave Oden enough tactical status.

这场比赛奥登18投14中，拿下了35分19篮板跟5次封盖。

This game also allowed Oden to vent his emotions, and his previous dissatisfaction also eased.

After that, the Bobcats, Pelicans, Mavericks, Cavaliers, Hawks and Clippers fell at the feet of the Timberwolves one after another, starting with an eight-game winning streak.

After eight consecutive victories, the Timberwolves ushered in the first challenge of the new season.

Challenge the Memphis Grizzlies on the road.

Whether this team is strong or not, people have always discussed the championship and never considered him, but they are contenders for the championship every year.

And the style is very tough. Any team that thinks about the Grizzlies needs to shed a layer of skin, so the Grizzlies have become the opponent that the Western Conference teams least want to encounter.

Moreover, this season the Grizzlies got Beverley, Artest and Carlos Boozer by mistake, which made their "skin-picking team" even more terrifying.

From the beginning of the game, the two sides were filled with the smell of gunpowder. In the first quarter, both sides immediately turned up the intensity, and the sound of muscle confrontation made the entire stadium boil.

On the Grizzlies side, except for the "Black and White Bears", Tony Allen and Beverley are not easy to mess with.

Although Conley is not as brutal as some of them, he is also a difficult opponent on the defensive end.

This level of confrontation caused the Timberwolves' touch to decline rapidly. They made only 9 of 1 three-pointers in the first quarter.

The two sides fought hard under high-intensity defense.

At the end of the first quarter, the score was 19 to 16, and the Timberwolves only led by 3 points.

In the second quarter, Xu Xiao replaced Tony Roten and Bledsoe, hoping to use them to speed up and make changes.

But the Grizzlies' lineup is also deep.

On the bench, there are not only two hard-line players in Artest and Boozer, but also Mike Miller and "Turkish Scimitar" Turkoglu, two high-IQ organizers, as well as experience like Vince Carter. A veteran with plenty of gas in his tank.

After the Grizzlies came on the bench, they also began to change. Although they still used positional warfare to grind, they passed the ball much faster.

"The Grizzlies team really cannot be underestimated."

Xu Xiao frowned off the field, watching the changes in the situation on the field.

This team not only has a toughness that no one else can match, but its style is also unique.

Not only is the defense strong, but he also has his own philosophy on the offensive end. The starting lineup focuses on the inside, and the substitutes focus on shooting.

"This team will really become a big obstacle on our way to winning the championship. I hope we don't encounter them in the playoffs, otherwise even if we win, we will still have to shed a layer of skin."

While Xu Xiao was still thinking, something new happened on the field.

Westbrook dribbled the ball past half court, and was about to call a timeout to the referee when the gesture came out.

But at this moment, Beverley suddenly jumped out from behind and bumped directly into Westbrook.

"careful!"

Seeing this scene, Xu Xiao quickly stood up and reminded Westbrook, because this was too similar to the goal when Beverley defeated Westbrook.

But Xu Xiao still said it was too late, Beverley had already hit Westbrook.

At this time, Westbrook looked a little painful and kept rubbing his thigh.

"He did this on purpose. He wanted to destroy our players."

Xu Xiao shouted loudly to the referee, but received a warning from the referee.

"Go back to your seat and we will give you the appropriate penalty."

"Russell, how do you feel?" Xu Xiao asked with concern.

"Fortunately, boss, it's just a little painful and uncomfortable. I should still be able to play."

When Westbrook spoke, his expression was still painful.

Xu Xiao is someone who has been here before, and he knows how much damage Beverly caused to Westbrook.

It is always said that Westbrook's injury is a return to the factory and evolution, but no one noticed that after Westbrook was injured this time, his lateral movement became slower and slower, and he suffered more and more injuries.

Although it was still strong at its peak, it also declined rapidly, especially the lateral shift on the defensive end. The decline was simply visible to the naked eye.

These are all the chain reactions brought about after this time.

"Unexpectedly, both of them changed their fate and changed teams, but their grudges remained the same. It seems that Beverley really wants to get rid of Westbrook.

So Xu Xiao did not hesitate and directly gave Westbrook a health card.

Although he doesn't have much on hand, he doesn't feel bad at all for Westbrook.

"Don't fight this time. I'll give you a massage when the game is over. Let me tell you, that's why you get this treatment. This is an authentic Chinese massage technique that has almost been lost."

Xu Xiao said pretending to be mysterious.

Xu Xiao couldn't directly tell Westbrook that he had a health card that would allow him to ignore injuries, so he could only pretend to be mysterious.

Xu Xiao said that he would not be allowed to play this time, and Westbrook also agreed. As a professional athlete, he naturally knew that taking it just now actually caused some harm to himself.

But I was a little worried when I heard that Xu Xiao also showed him Chinese medicine massage in person. After all, he had never been exposed to these things.

"Boss, why don't I go back to the locker room now and go directly to the hospital for a checkup? I feel very uncomfortable."

"Don't worry, just sit here and have a good time. You have nothing serious to do. There is still half a game left. After the game is over, you can go for a check-up after receiving a massage from a Chinese medicine practitioner."

"It just so happens that you should take a good look off the court and see how these people play without you."

Xu Xiao didn't want him to go to the hospital for a checkup now. If it was found out, it would be impossible to explain that he was using a health card.

Moreover, the Achilles tendon injury is not a serious injury, and the pain is acceptable in a short period of time.

"If you really can't hold on anymore, then go back to the locker room first."

Although Westbrook was worried about his physical condition, he still sat back after hearing what Xu Xiao said.

When his teammates saw that Westbrook was injured by the opponent, their fighting spirit instantly ignited.

Josh's threading and threading sounded the clarion call for the Timberwolves' counterattack.

At this time, the score between the two sides was 35 to 33, and the Timberwolves only led by two points.

Josh first turned around and hit a mid-range jump shot.

Then he assisted Bledsoe again and hit a three-pointer.

And Oden and Ibaka also showed their tough side.

Fighting hand-to-hand with the Black and White Bears in the penalty area, especially Oden, he still likes this kind of team with strong internal confrontation.

This game also reduced Oden's three-point shots, allowing him to fight more in the paint, which is his strength.

Many times, he grabbed rebounds under the siege of the Black and White Bears and completed the second attack.

At the same time, Jimmy Butler was also biting Conley crazily on the outside, and also completed the death wrap to steal Conley.

Josh once again instigated a counterattack.

"The Grizzlies team has a strong defense and a reasonable offense. They don't mess around. They have both inside and outside. But it's a pity that they lack one scorer."

Xu Xiao explained the game to several assistant coaches off the court.

"Once the Grizzlies' defense is not tight, then the Grizzlies will be in trouble. They can only place their hope on the substitutes, so I want to make them desperate again."

Saying that, Xu Xiao waved his hand.

Dayao and Luo Teng stood up at the same time.