The King of the NBA

Without Ning Yi, the Spurs no longer implemented double-team tactics, but adopted a zone defense. They did not double-team Martin, not because Martin's scoring ability was not strong, but because Martin's positioning was different from Ning Yi.

Martin is a shooting guard, a pure shooting guard. The Spurs only need to do a good job of their zone defense, and they can use the defense line established by the overall system to limit Martin.

Of course, it doesn't matter if there is no way to limit it. The Timberwolves cannot rely on Martin alone to defeat the Spurs.

In the last few minutes of the third quarter, the Spurs have always had the upper hand, and the point difference has always been more than 10 points.

For the Timberwolves, Adelman is changing the lineup, but unfortunately the effect is not good. Neither the main lineup nor the rotation lineup can gain the upper hand. It is good to be able to bite the score, and there is no way to catch up.

When the third quarter ended, the Timberwolves trailed by 14 points.

"Sure enough, the game will be clear at this time, and the Spurs are better."

"Isn't there still a fourth quarter?"

"Hehe, is this important? Don't you guys still not see the situation clearly? The Spurs are superior to the Timberwolves in terms of lineup, tactics, and player coordination. In the first two quarters, relying on the leadership of Martin and Ning, coupled with the performance of other players Not bad, the Timberwolves were able to lead the score a little bit. But when Ning was double-teamed, the situation changed."

"Yes, I have to admire Coach Popovich, it's amazing."

People are talking.

With so many fans, there are always some experts who can clearly see the changes in the situation on the court. They are not surprised by the current score and Popovich's sophistication.

The only surprise is why double-teaming a rookie like Ning Yi can have such a big effect?

"Whoa, whoa"

Timberwolves rest area, Martin, Brewer, Pekovic. Several players gasped for breath, especially Martin, who played almost the entire quarter and consumed a lot of energy.

But even so, Adelman couldn't replace him halfway, because at the back, the Timberwolves had nothing to do with the rest of the team, so they relied on Martin to carry the scoring responsibility.

If it weren't for Martin's outstanding performance today, scoring 29 points in three quarters, I'm afraid the Timberwolves would not be 14 points behind at this time, maybe 16 points, 18 points.

Now the situation is grim, very unfavorable to the Timberwolves, and all the Timberwolves looked at Adelman.

"It's okay." Adelman said: "We're only behind by 14 points, and there's still a whole quarter of the game, and we still have time." He raised his voice, "Cheer me up."

Everyone was shocked.

Adelman looked at his players, and finally his eyes fell on Ning Yi, saying: "Ning, wait for you. Remember, you will be the key to our victory."

Ning Yi was stunned, and a group of players subconsciously looked at him.

"Let me tell you something." Adelman took a deep breath and continued: "Maybe because the time is too short, so even we didn't realize that Ning has become a very important member of our team. And the Spurs see It got to that point, so double-teamed Ning and disrupted our system all at once."

"In terms of lineup, system, and tactics, there is a certain gap between us and the opponent. The opponent has identified our weaknesses, but we have nothing to do."

Listening, everyone fell into deep thought, carefully recalling the coach's words.

When thinking about it carefully, everyone has to admit that this is a fact. Maybe it is because Ning Yi has been in the team for too short a time, maybe because he is still a rookie, but no one can deny that Ning Yi has made a contribution to the team. , bringing about changes.

To be honest, Ning Yi has become a very important point for the Timberwolves, especially when Love is injured, his point is even more critical.

"Coach." Ning Yi frowned and asked, "But what should we do?"

"Yeah, coach, what should we do?"

"Is there really no other way?"

Others also spoke one after another.

Adelman's face was serious, and he said in a deep voice: "It's not impossible. The opponent is targeting Ning, double-teaming Ning, and destroying our system." He looked at Ning Yi, "But if Ning can break through the opponent's bag If you don't clamp, then the opponent's strategy will be useless. The key point is still Ning!"

"Me?" Ning Yi was shocked, feeling heavy.

Others were also surprised, Qiqi looked at Ning Yi.

But after thinking about what the coach said, they have to agree. This may really be the solution. Ning Yi cannot be restricted by the opponent. If he can break through the double-team and change from a weak point to a strong point, this game may There is help!

"Ning." Terry Porter said: "You have to believe in yourself, and we all believe in you."

"Yes." Martin also said: "Ning, the situation is unfavorable now. Each of us must do better than usual. I believe you can do it."

"Ning, you can do it."

Everyone opened their mouths to encourage Ning Yi.

In fact, it is not easy. Ning Yi is not Love, nor James, Durant, he is just a rookie, even if he is far better than the average rookie, let him break through the opponent's double team, let him do it It is too difficult for a "star" or even a "superstar" to do.

But at this time, can he back down?

"Huh." Ning Yi let out a breath, clenched his fists, and said: "Well, coach, everyone, I will do my best, even if there is only a chance."

"That's enough." Adelman smiled, and patted Ning Yi's shoulder, "Young people should have such a drive, nothing is impossible, and your experience is proof."

Ning Yi nodded and smiled slightly.

"beep"

The whistle blows and the fourth quarter begins.

The Spurs are on a regular rotation, while the Timberwolves are on Dieng, Shabatz, Ning Yi, Mbah a Moute, and Rubio. The lineup is rather weird. At least in the last few games, Ning Yi is still the first in the rotation time. Once on the court with Rubio.

Seeing the Timberwolves lineup, many fans frowned, wondering what Adelman was doing?

"This lineup" Popovich raised his brows, looked at Adelman from a distance, then looked at the field, his eyes fell on Ning Yi, and whispered to himself: "At this time, let Ning come up because I want to Let him take advantage of the rotation time to score as much as possible? But even if he can, what about the next few minutes?"

As for Rubio, Popovich didn't find it strange. Obviously, Rubio played to organize and pass the ball so that Ning Yi could focus on scoring.

"No, the Timberwolves haven't conceded defeat. Adelman's arrangement is definitely not that simple, but what is his intention?" Popovich frowned, lost in thought.

In fact, the intention of Adelman's arrangement is very simple and not complicated. It is to hit Ning Yi and put all his eggs in one basket, hoping that Ning Yi can explode and explode with unprecedented strength!