After defeating the Lakers with a 10-point lead at the end of January, the Timberwolves' entire team has improved dramatically.

The change in martial arts is not only a slight change in his personal style of play, but more importantly, with the change of his style of play, the entire team of the Timberwolves has also undergone a transformation.

The team's outside line has only one transmission point, and having two transmission points are completely two different ways of playing.

On Feb. 1, the Timberwolves took on the Bucks.

Coach Philip, who noticed the change in the style of martial arts, tried to make more tactical attempts around martial arts, and in this game, he pressed Marbury, who had always been a starting vacancy, to the bottom of the court, and Sam Mitchell substituted for the first half.

At the same time, he also moved Martial Arts to the No. 1 position, trying to let Martial Arts organize the team's attack. In Coach Philip's view, with his martial arts ability, he is fully able to shoulder Marbury's conduction function, and use his excellent height vision to bring out the strength of his teammates.

However, in the actual game, this tactical arrangement does not work well, although Takedo can use his individual ability to involve the opponent's defense, and can also use the pass to create opportunities for other teammates in the open position, but the whole team's offense is running around Takedo when Takedo holds the ball.

When the Bucks started to wrap up the game, the Timberwolves didn't have a second point of possession on the perimeter to help them share the pressure.

Tom and Mitchell are both the kind of players whose basket attack options take precedence over projection options, and neither has a very long range, making it difficult for Budo to pull out space.

Although Garnett can play some simple cooperation with Martial Arts, he is the No. 4 position on the court after all, and he is the inside line, and if he plays like a No. 3 position, the gap on the inside line is too big.

And coincidentally, in today's game, the Bucks' small forward Glenn Robinson played quite well, this guy was the top pick in 1994, with outstanding talent, and Tom was more or less under-seen in front of him.

And Wu Dao is responsible for chasing down the Bucks on the defensive end, Lei Allen, this guy is a master without the ball, although the current gentleman Lei has not grown to the peak, but his ball style has always been this hexagram.

Among the Timberwolves' starting perimeter players, only Wu Dao can catch up with the mobility of Jun Zi Lei, but even if Wu Dao defends, the Bucks can occasionally create scoring opportunities for Ray Allen by alternating covers.

Under the leadership of these people, the Bucks and the Timberwolves were inseparable in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Coach Philip readjusted, Wu Dao was put back in the No. 3 position, Marbury was put in the No. 2 position, and Chris was also given the opportunity to play and became the team's point guard.

After such adjustments, Wu Dao played the rhythm he was most familiar with, occasionally bursting into the basket to play empty cuts, and sometimes after receiving the ball, he would also use his impression on the court to assist Marbury, Garnett and others to score.

At the No. 2 position, Marbury played well.

He has a good vision and has good independent offensive ability, and the No. 2 position is actually more suitable for Marbury's role.

Although Chris is young, with such a Timberwolves team, Chris is very enough even if he only does the most basic tasks such as "dribbling the ball through the half court".

The Timberwolves have a lot of points on the ball, and even if Chris doesn't attack, the Timberwolves' offensive flow is also quite good.

In the second quarter with the Bucks, the Timberwolves, who played their strength, beat the Bucks 37:21 in a single quarter, which directly put the game into garbage time early.

After this game, Coach Philip kept in mind the characteristics of the players and the positions they are good at, and at the same time, he also figured out some of the team's shortcomings.

Previously, Coach Philip felt that his team lacked the kind of super center forward who could make the final decision. But then Philip discovered that the Timberwolves didn't really need the kind of big forward who was exceptionally good on the offensive end.

Strictly speaking, they only need a meat shield type, a blue-collar type No. 5 position that is not easy to eat. Yes

It's enough to guard the rebounds and help Garnett top the opponent's super forward.

Although Ben Wallace was tough enough to play the ball during this period and worked hard enough on the defensive end, Philip felt that Wallace's figure was still a little disadvantaged and he was not the candidate in his mind.

At the same time, Philip also felt that letting Marbury play the No. 1 position was a bit of a condescension. Obviously, there are people who can give some support to Martial Arts from the outside of the flank, so why give up on such a high-quality flank and let him play the No. 1 position?

In Philip's view, a player like Kidd on the Suns is a high-quality No. 1 position that is more suitable for the Timberwolves.

As for the idea that Tom will become a substitute player under his assignment....

Philip didn't care about it.

For a team to be strong enough, it's not enough to have a strong starting lineup.

If an All-Star substitute-level player like Tom is willing to play off the bench, the Timberwolves' ceiling can be raised.

In the second two quarters of the game with the Bucks, the Timberwolves made several substitutions and tried a little, and in the end, it seemed that Chris played 1, Marbury played 2, and Wudao played 3.

Therefore, after winning the game with the Bucks, Coach Philip also found Tom privately and told Tom his thoughts, hoping that Tom could participate in the next regular season as a substitute.

The lineup needs to be tested and tested by the game.

They Timberwolves still have time to do some roster attempts.

As for why I didn't make such an attempt before, it has something to do with martial arts and Tom's team!

Previously, Tom was the only outside player of the Timberwolves at the All-Star bench level, and Wu Dao is a superstar with great talent and a strong desire to fight and perform.

Giving Takedo more possession on the court was itself the result of Tom's sacrifice in his tactical position.

Of course, the terrifying ability of martial arts is one of the main reasons, but if Tom is unwilling to sacrifice, it is difficult to say who the Timberwolves at that time will choose between martial arts and Tom.

The starting lineup of the double No. 3 position is actually the result of a compromise of will of all parties.

But now the situation is a little different, almost everyone in the Timberwolves team is the leader of martial arts, and in order to allow the Timberwolves to go further, Philip has to be cheeky to discuss this matter with Tom.

"Substitutes?"

"Coach, you mean, let me play as a substitute? Let Chris Kyle play the starter?"

"I'll make room for him?!"

Maybe in Coach Philip's mind, Tom's sacrifice was for the better of the team, but to Tom's ears, it was not the case.

Tom only knows that he became a substitute and a rookie like Chris became a starter!

It wasn't the team that made him sacrifice his starting position, nor the leader martial arts, but Chris's rookie!!

"Impossible!"

"If you want me to make room for him, trade me!"

If it was to make room for Martial Arts, Tom would not be happy, but he would also reluctantly accept such a reality.

But what is Chris? Do you want him to give up his position and dream?!

From the very beginning of this conversation, the focus of both sides was different.

Philip is the coach and his "height" is higher, while Tom is the player and his vision is more realistic. It is not easy for an NbA player to get ahead, and it is very important to have enough playing time, which is related to whether he can play and play at a high price.

It was a sacrifice to give the ball to martial arts, and finally waited for the change of martial arts, and he couldn't enjoy a few games of welfare, so he had to play as a substitute?

Tom would not have agreed to such a self-defeating thing.

Philip felt that he was at a loss, so he was not decisive when discussing with Tom, and after several attempts to persuade him to no avail, Philip also gave up the idea and did not mention it again.

It's just that the contradiction between Philip and Tom,

But that's it.

It's not just that these two people have an estrangement, Tom also hates the house and Wu, and even Chris will die and suffer an unjustified disaster.

"Hey! Chris, bring me the sneakers!"

Feb. 2, and the Cavaliers before the game.

In the break room, Tom sat in a chair and beckoned to Chris Kyle, who was not far away, and shouted.

There are many teams in the NbA that have a "team culture" of one kind or another, and it is a "tradition" for new players to run errands and carry shoes for old players.

It's just that this tradition was not there before the Timberwolves, on the one hand, the Timberwolves were established for a short time, and on the other hand, there was also the influence of martial arts.

Wu Dao was a rookie last year, but after entering the team, he was able to stand on and off the field, and after his position was consolidated, Wu Dao didn't like this kind of thing, and the players also learned the same, and everyone got along well.

It's just that today, this "old dressing room tradition" has been revived by Tom.

"Yes, my dear Mr. Tom, I'll be happy to serve you!"

Although Chris was a little surprised after hearing Tom's words, he thought it was just a small matter of teammates joking with each other and helping each other, so he immediately said with a smile and helped Tom hand over the shoes.

"Put it here."

"I'm getting some 'good luck,' I'm getting thirsty."

Tom ignored the sneakers handed to him, and instead of picking up the shoes handed to Chris, he pinched his shoulder and neck.

"Good luck?"

"As for sports drinks, our team doesn't..."

Before Chris could finish speaking, Tom said impatiently, "Where is all this nonsense? If you are told to buy it, you will buy it."

"Buy a few more bottles, two bottles per person!"

"I can afford to drink!"

Tom's words were unkind, and his voice was loud. The other players in the locker room also quieted down after hearing Tom's impatient words and looked at Tom.

Everyone realized that Tom didn't seem to be joking with Chris, and the atmosphere in the locker room became a little depressing.

"Hey? bro。」

"What's wrong with you? Are you alright?"

Chris also sensed that something was wrong with Tom's mood, and couldn't help but ask.

"Chris..."

"You're talking a lot of nonsense!"

"Hurry up and hurry, okay? I'm going to enter soon!"

Tom sat down in his chair, folded his hands, and said coldly. Chris was also a little annoyed by Tom's attitude, and he didn't know why Tom started to lose his temper so suddenly today.

Tom is white, and although he and Tom don't get along like brothers, they can be regarded as teammates with normal relationships, so they don't lose their temper with him for some reason.

"Hey, Tom, the team has their own sports drink."

"Don't buy it!"

"Chris, go sit over there for a while, Tom doesn't mean anything else."

Garnett sensed that the atmosphere was wrong, clapped his hands and said with a smile, walked to Chris's side, patted Chris's shoulder gently, pointed to the seat in the corner of the lounge, and said round.

I thought that Tom would give himself a face, but what Garnett didn't expect was that Tom raised his head and looked at Chris, and directly dismantled the stage and said:

"I'm just going to drink!"

"I'm going to ask you Chris to buy it for me today!"

"What? Are you a young player with expensive legs? If you can't walk, do you want me to invite you?"

"Isn't it the right thing to do to buy water for the team's seniors?!"

Tom's words were a little ugly, and the players in the locker room looked sideways at Tom. For a moment, the locker room was oppressive and quiet.

"Lao Tzu is standing here today!"

"If you want to drink, you can buy it yourself!"

"Shit

！ What kind of big man are you pretending to be?"

"Who are you!? f**k！」

Chris is a sleek person, but Tom actually can't get off the stage in front of so many people, Chris is not so cowardly, and he flatters Tom with his fart.

If Tom's tone was better, he would buy water, which is not a big problem, but that commanding tone made Chris very unhappy.

Dirty words came out, and the contradiction between these two people completely broke out.

"What did you say?"

When Tom heard this, he immediately burst out, rushed directly in front of Chris barefoot, grabbed Chris by the collar, and grabbed him in front of him.

Tom is tall and big, and Chris's tonnage can't be compared to him.

Garnett didn't have time to react, and Chris was still carried by Tom and grabbed Chris's neck.

Chris's face flushed, his brain was hot, and he punched Tom directly.

The two soon scuffled together.

"Hey! Stop it! Hurry up and stop!"

"Stop fighting, stop! Stop!"

At this time, the Timberwolves players finally reacted and rushed forward to separate the two. However, the two who were separated by the crowd had no intention of giving up at all, and Chris, who suffered a small loss, was also furious, and was surrounded by his teammates and had to give Tom a few flying kicks, but he couldn't kick them under being pulled.

Tom's clothes were torn messily, he cursed angrily, and his eyes were fixed on Chris, as if he was going to eat people, and the common room was suddenly a mess.

Wu Dao half-leaned on the seat, looking at the team members who were messing around, and couldn't help but feel speechless at the corners of his mouth.

The team is in great form, and there will also be locker room contradictions?!

He didn't know that Philip had made a commotion, but he felt that the scene in front of him was a bit outrageous.

After watching it for a long time, seeing that this farce not only did not subside, but had an increasingly violent posture, Tom kept scolding angrily, looking at his angry appearance, Wu Dao knew that if he let this guy continue to scold without words, there might be no way for things to end.

Just as Wu Dao was about to make a move, Garnett, who was holding Chris, suddenly rushed to Tom's side with an arrow step, and directly hugged Tom's head with both arms, like a chicken pecking rice, and slammed Tom's forehead with a "puff".

Tom, who was madly insulting Chris, suddenly fell silent.

Everyone in the lounge was stunned and looked at Garnett blankly....

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