2022 NBA Playoffs Timberwolves VS. Grizzlies G1

After the big celebrations in the playoffs, Minnesota also saw the time to face the reality of the playoffs. However, compared to the strong and stable Phoenix City, the wolves will have little power to fight back, and the equally young Memphis will be the opponent who has a better chance to extend the front line. Writers from all parties before the game also generally believed that this was a group of similar and full of unknown battle combinations. The results of the first battle also confirmed that there is indeed room for a fight between the two teams. How did the Grey Wolves win? What room for adjustment is there for the Grizzlies?

After the big celebrations in the playoffs, Minnesota also saw the time to face the reality of the playoffs. However, compared to the strong and stable Phoenix City, the wolves will have little power to fight back, and the equally young Memphis will be the opponent who has a better chance to extend the front line. Writers from all parties before the game also generally believed that this was a group of similar and full of unknown battle combinations. The results of the first battle also confirmed that there is indeed room for a fight between the two teams. How did the Grey Wolves win? What room for adjustment is there for the Grizzlies?

Analysis of the game

The first wave of offense was launched by PatBev, and it seemed that the picture of Russell’s dominance in the last game would be reduced a lot. In the face of the scorching hand ignited by Ant’s switch and the Grizzlies’ aggressive off-ball defense in the first three minutes, the Grizzlies had to call a timeout three minutes later. As the seeds of the previous class, they also responded immediately. Through the pick-and-roll cooperation between Morant and Adams, Minnesota’s defensive communication failed. However, after the loss of the previous game, KAT was obviously calm in this game. When the face frame cut into the attack, most of them used their footsteps to challenge the basket from the side. In the first quarter, the two champions scored a total of 25 points, which is also a response to the doubters in the play-offs. .

In the second quarter, although the Timberwolves first relied on Beasley to make a three-pointer with Reid and Russell’s fake file at the top of the arc, they also let JJJ commit three fouls and leave the game less than half of the time. However, at this time, Jenkins set up a frontcourt lineup with Clarke, Anderson, and Williams as the main axes. The characteristics of the rapid rotation of the striker sea were all at a glance, coupled with the casual passing of the gray wolf, the originally opened ratio was abruptly pulled. Back to tie.

However, in the second half, Jenkins did not maintain the same lineup, but insisted on putting one of Adams and JJJ on the court, perhaps hoping to use these two players with physical advantages to kill KAT’s physical strength. But when JJJ couldn’t avoid fouls and Adams could only use Pin Down to create a mid-range space for shooters on the offensive end, the Grizzlies who mostly switched defenses could not avoid Adams’ fate of being RBI. In addition, today’s Grizzlies’ awareness of assisting defense is up and down, so that the two champions often have the opportunity to drive straight, and Minnesota’s more active Box Out and fighting for offensive rebounds have gradually opened the score.

Team Performance Review: Minnesota Timberwolves

bottoming out wolf king

I’m not worried that KAT won’t be able to bounce back with an All-Star performance, he’s the team’s superstar after all. There aren’t many nights like Tuesday (facing the speedboats). —Chris Finch 

As the head coach said after the game, KAT’s contribution to the game on offense and defense is huge. On the attacking side, in the face of a stronger opponent, choose to cut the face frame hard to avoid the embarrassing picture of being called a lot of offensive fouls because of turning around and grabbing the opponent when facing the speedboat. At the same time, when facing an opponent who intends to make an offensive foul when making a cut, he will also try to release the ball with a soft touch, so as not to end an offensive round with a mistake. The defensive end is where KAT has to be praised today. When facing Morant, he can keep his hands high by guarding the Drop to avoid foul whistle blowing; facing other ball carriers, he can use Blitz’s stance to quickly pinch, and after hindering the ball carrier’s decision-making, he can quickly return to position until The fourth quarter only gradually loosened up, like a big cat flying around on the field. You know, KAT was not called for the first foul until the middle of the third quarter. When he was on the Clippers, he had already committed five fouls and sat on the court staring blankly. It can be said to be a world of difference.

However, KAT is not without its underperformance today. His ability to respond in the middle class prevents him from passing unexpectedly good shots from the post like Joker, nor does he have the ability to keep the dribble and pass the ball in the face frame that Embiid found this season, so several offensive launches in the low post have been Mistake ended. After all, KAT is not a player known for his low-post attack (the season PR value is only 49.1). Occasionally launching from the low post may have the effect of a surprise attack, but how to reduce the frequency of use will be a topic for Finch to face.

Fast, ruthless, accurate offensive and defensive focus

Different from the play-off with the Clippers, the PACE value of the whole game today reached 105, which is a fast pace that both teams like. Both Edwards and Morant scored a lot of points in the quick transition of offense and defense. However, from the perspective of the team as a whole, the Grizzlies are undoubtedly the more focused side, and the overall defensive rotation has been done very solidly. Especially in the defense, the Box Out also makes the Grizzlies’ best offensive rebounding unable to play. Of course, the Grizzlies can’t always maintain such defensive focus, and the Grizzlies’ outside firepower is not inaccurate every day, but to be able to win a victory in the sound of the road is undoubtedly a shot in the arm for the wolves.

Next game focus: Adams usage time

Tyler Jenkins is also known for being slow on the spot, but a few days off must have given the Memphis coaching an opportunity to adjust. Leaving aside the inevitable JJJ foul troubles, it’s worth watching whether Adams needs to play that much time. Take the Grizzlies’ two wins this season as an example. In one game, Adams missed the game due to injury.

If Adams’ playing time is reduced, and Konchar and Williams, who are capable of rebounding and three-pointers, are used to increase rotation time, it will not only make the poor corner of the Timberwolves more likely to fall, but also reduce Morant’s desire to play pick-and-rolls. , increasing the chances of Brooks and Bane’s ball-holding attack from outside will be the most difficult way to make the defensive strengths of the Timberwolves’ flanking strategy come into play. In addition, it can also give the Grizzlies a higher defensive flexibility on the defensive end, reducing the chances of Edwards and DLo playing big.

In the rhythm that is most familiar to each other, will the two beasts, whose average age is less than 25 years old, continue to handle the next game with the word “fast”? Let’s find out more on 4/20!

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