Why did the Timberwolves start each game worse after having a better-looking point guard?

It's because Garnett and Billups didn't call at all.

But most of the current players are very dedicated to each other, and Timberwolves coach Saunders also has a headache. He can only do this, the two start the game together, and then both get killed.

The Hawks started with an 11-4 run, relying only on a tip-in from Garnett and 4 points from Szczerbiak's mid-range shot.

In the beginning, except for Chris Crawford, who was blood-blocked, the Hawks made all 4 shots from the field, including a three-pointer from Jason Terry.

The main reason is that the mood on the offensive end is affected, and it is difficult for the Timberwolves' defensive mood to keep up. This is a common problem for Western Conference teams. Even defensively, such as Garnett, who has his own defensive system, cannot reverse the direction of the Western Conference.

The Hawks scored 11 points in three minutes. The key was that he only had 4 points. Coach Sanders called a timeout and replaced Billups.

In fact, coaches like players like Billups who, apart from appearing to play rough, can discover the opponent's defensive weaknesses, have enough self-confidence, and dare to take action.

Just lack of strength is the original sin. If Billups can have the strength to lead Anthony through the first round and reach the Western Conference Finals in his peak period, even Garnett will definitely be willing to give up his core position. Garnett is the most popular among fans.

What I appreciate is that in the 2006-07 season, he was still a superstar who averaged 22 12 5 per game, and may have been the league's number one power forward after Duncan began his second sharp decline, but he was willing to give up completely after joining the Celtics.

The ball possession averaged 18 9 3 per game.

Of course, Duncan's decline was always a decline. Every time he thought he was dying, it happened again two years later. For example, in the 2005-07 seasons, his points per game dropped to a career-low 18 due to plantar fasciitis.

For the first time in his career, he did not win the first team. The 2007 championship MVP was snatched away by his teammates. For the second time in his career, he "only" won the best defensive second team. As a result, after two years, he changed to playing mid-range shots and standing on the ground.

The style of blocking shots without jumping will soon lead to a double team.

But Billups has not yet reached his peak. A point guard like him matures too slowly. He has a big heart, awareness and golf intelligence, but his skills have not yet reached his peak. Maybe this is why he will be criticized every time he joins a team.

The main reason why it was once entrusted with important tasks but was eventually traded hastily.

After only three and a half minutes of play, the opponent called a timeout for substitutions. Coach Kruger was still hesitating whether to make a substitution when he saw a certain rookie minding his own business on the court to practice shooting.

Who is the coach?

Coach Kruger waved his hand in pain. Although the team's assistant coach Mike Woodson disliked Liu Mang, the head coach was bigger than the sky on the court. Before the players could decide the head coach's "life or death" at will, the head coach was a team leader.

The team's boss on the field, Mike Woodson, immediately went to the technical desk to submit a substitution request.

Everyone understands the "unspoken rules" of the Eagles. As long as Liu Mang goes up and shoots on his own, and as long as Coach Kruger shows that look, they know that the rookie is about to come!

Liu Mang made this decision based on the situation on the court. If Billups goes off the court, then Garnett's offensive and defensive talents, which may be the strongest defensive system in the league, will begin to show. The Timberwolves' strongest strength will

It will break out and must be contained.

Liu Mang replaced Dean Grove on the Hawks' side, and two people were replaced on the Timberwolves' side, center Mark Jackson replaced Joe Smith, and Robert Pack replaced Billups.

Both of them are one of the representative figures of counterattack players. Parker entered the NBA in 1991 and was undrafted. His salary in the first two years combined was only US$370,000. In his rookie year, it was only US$120,000. He also averaged 15 points and 9.6 assists per game.

His peak performance was an important reinforcement for the Timberwolves after Terril Brandon was injured.

Although Mark Jackson was at his peak as a rookie and was drafted in 1997, he only entered the NBA at the age of 26 last season and averaged 13 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. He almost stole Mike Miller's Rookie of the Year award, but this year the Timberwolves just eliminated him.

After getting it, he averaged 4.3 per game with a 6-year, 24 million contract. However, his physical fighting ability under the basket is very good, which is very useful against a stuck center like Ratliff, similar to Kendrick Parsons.

Kings, I originally expected to introduce him to fight against O'Neal and Duncan.

After the timeout, the Timberwolves have the ball.

Parker advanced and handed the ball to Garnett. Garnett did not stop after receiving the ball from outside the three-point line. Taking advantage of Rahim's unsteady footing, he rushed inside and made an emergency stop outside the three-second zone for a mid-range jumper.

Take action!

In!

Garnett's dribbling, breakthrough, sudden stop and fallback, his movements are really the same as those of a shooting guard!

One of the two famous power backs in the NBA lives up to his reputation!

Then……

Garnett made a mid-range shot, and while returning to defense, he beat his chest and roared loudly...

Although he might complain afterwards, Garnett just yelled blindly when he had nothing to do.

But it really boosts morale during the game! Of course for the Timberwolves.

The main reason is that although Garnett's shot was a jump shot instead of hitting the basket, with his delicate skills and precise shooting, there is really no other player in the league who can play like him.

This is really strong!

Not only the Timberwolves players thought so, but even Liu Mang, who was unhappy with Garnett, felt that this action should not be done by a seven-foot power forward. It was too buggy and looked like an enhanced version of Anthony Davis.

!

Liu Mang received Jason Terry's serve and advanced. Seeing the Timberwolves playing off Billups and fully displaying Garnett's aggressive defense, Liu Mang did not dare to be careless.

After arriving in the frontcourt, Pike posted up.

Parker's career couldn't be more inspiring. He is full of fighting spirit. He has averaged 1.5 steals per game so far in his career. Although he was among the top assists in the league during his peak period, he only averaged 4 points and 1 assist per game at the beginning. He started out defensively.

This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Robert Pike, 33 years old, ability value 69, offense 67, defense 75, speed 85, strength 86..."

Liu Mang stabilized his body and used his excellent ball-handling skills to steadily dribble the ball outside the three-point line to Jason Terry. This veteran's strength is so outstanding and his awareness is excellent. Liu Mang wants to start quickly.

It's a bit difficult. This is probably the best reinforcement the Timberwolves have made among cheap players in recent years.

After Liu Mang handed the ball to Jason Terry, he was able to fully utilize his speed advantage without any interference from the ball. He used reverse running to get rid of Parker's close contact and rushed inside. Parker was able to prevent his opponent from holding the ball and start speeding up.

This is his defensive advantage, but he can't keep up with Liu Mang's movements without the ball.

Liu Mang rushed to the free throw line, and Jason Terry passed the ball very quickly. The two of them cooperated very well in this small area. Just when Liu Mang rushed inside and used his crawling steps to hit Mark Jackson, suddenly something happened

Feeling intense uneasiness, I subconsciously stopped the ball, and Garnett flew past me.

Your uncle’s enthusiasm!

You are a superstar! Shouldn't you just be defensive with your eyes? Why are you so active!

Liu Mang immediately passed the ball to Rahim, who was about to make a mid-range shot. At this time, the Timberwolves' seamless defensive change had been achieved, and Mark Jackson pounced in the mid-range. At the age of 26, he was at his physical peak.

Although Mark Jackson's shooting ability has slackened since he got a big contract, his defensive enthusiasm is still very strong. Next to Garnett, the offense can be bad, but his defensive enthusiasm will not be criticized.

Seeing Garnett immediately transform into a center to guard the basket, Raheem chose a lob, hoping to cooperate with Ratliff in an alley-oop.

This is a bit too taken for granted!

Garnett jumped high and intercepted the ball in the air!

Fight back!

After Garnett caught the ball in the air and dropped it, Liu Mang rushed forward to steal it. Garnett controlled the ball like a defender and turned around to pass Liu Mang and accelerate. When Liu Mang followed Garnett again,

Garnett has already crossed the three-point line.

At this time, Szczerbiak had already passed halftime, and Garnett immediately passed the ball. The handsome guy quickly counterattacked, caught the ball, and scored two points with a chop and dunk.

"You can't do it. You're too bad. Give up." Garnett muttered as he turned around and entered the three-point line to wait for defense. Then he said to Liu Mang: "You are so weak and just pass the ball when you see the defense. Give up."

Play basketball, you can make movies with your Hollywood friends, your acting skills are so good, that's a better place for you."

What a mean mouth!

Liu Mang felt that being called shameless was enough, but he didn't expect to meet someone mean. He was really angry!

Seeing Jason Terry and Raheem go back to serve, Liu Mang did not run back, but exchanged words with Garnett: "The taste of Hollywood friends is average, but Brandy's tastes like black sweetness."

Donuts, very delicious.”

"!!!" Garnett's soul exploded. This kind of fresh and refined trash talk was so refreshing that it was not as bad as the trash talk that ordinary people can say. It should be him who would say it.

Brandy Garnett is Garnett's wife. Hearing this, Garnett was ashamed and angry. He came up and grabbed Liu Mang's collar: "Shameless rookie, say it again!"

Liu Mang slapped Garnett's hand away without fear: "Didn't you hear clearly? It seems that your ears are not good either."

"Beep beep beep beep..."

The referee's whistle sounded more timely than ever before. The referee, who had been paying attention to the two troublemakers for a long time, immediately came up to separate the two. Players from both teams, including Raheem and Jason Terry just after halftime, all

They gathered around and saw that something was about to happen. The referee reacted promptly and immediately separated the two teams.

"Beep..."

"Beep..."

This time the referee did not hesitate to give two technical fouls, one to each of Garnett and Liu Mang.

At this time, the two of them were still chatting.

"Rookie, say it again!"

"If I don't tell you, I won't tell you!"

"You just hide behind people, you bastard!"

"Do you like being in front while others are behind you?"

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Chapter completed!