Min Congda's brows furrowed into a Sichuan shape.

He wasn't happy with the Grizzlies' performance in the first quarter.

The defense lacked intensity, the details were not done properly, and the attack was so-so.

Griffin did his best, using all his strength to overturn the Clippers on his own.

However, his teammates are not energetic, and Griffin can play unscrupulously on the offensive end, but it is difficult to exert power on the defensive end.

Jordan Jr. has brute strength and excellent jumping, and his height and arm span are the best in the field.

But in the face of the short and stout Randolph, the defense is disorderly, and he is played with all kinds of tricks.

Min Congda couldn't help but ask Wallace: "Chris, doesn't your team teach the interior how to defend?" ”

Wallace hurriedly said, "Uh... Teach, of course, we have dedicated interior defense coaches. ”

"The defensive habits are still too bad, you have to practice more basic skills, don't just rely on your physical condition."

"You still care so much about players who are traded to other teams."

"Uh... I treat them as my own students, and even if I leave the Clippers, I hope they can thrive! ”

Wallace thought to himself, I have the heart of a villain in the belly of a gentleman.

In the second quarter of the game, the Clippers slowed down the offensive tempo, and the bench players came on one after another.

The Clippers' bench is really long, and it's really five up and five down.

Dragic, Milicic and Bonner came on to replace the other three who started the game.

As soon as the three of them came on the court, the Clippers immediately changed their style of play.

Milicic and Bonner are incapable of attacking on their own.

Their role on the offensive end is to cover for piles.

The Clippers still have two ball-carrying spots on the outside, Harden and Della.

There was a lot of ball-handling screens on the perimeter, and Paul George repeatedly cut or crouched in the corner.

The Grizzlies suddenly tried a joint defense, and Dragic received the ball to direct the run.

Milicic went to the top of the arc to catch the ball, and George suddenly cut under the basket.

Beasley, who was stuck defending him in the low post, Milicic passed the ball to George.

George received the ball, easily turned and made a layup, which Beasley didn't put any pressure on.

Grizzlies head coach Hollins watched on the sidelines and scolded "Shet."

On the one hand, he is dissatisfied with Beasley's weakness on the defensive end, obviously taller and stronger than George, why can't he defend this ball in the low post?

On the other hand, marvel at how the Clippers reacted so quickly on the offensive end?

Now the alliance uses joint defense, which is generally to make a surprise attack to make the opponent uncomfortable.

Many American players don't know how to solve joint defense, and they have practiced little or no at all since they were young.

But Dragic and Mirisic are international players and they know how to break down the defense.

The most important part of the joint defense is the stability of the structure, no matter how you pass the ball, five people each guard an area and don't go.

In addition to the long-range shooting from the outside, there is also a move to compress the formation.

Each of the five of you is in charge of an area, so I'll just empty one side completely.

Just now, the Clippers completely emptied the right side, and the Grizzlies' players couldn't turn their brains.

There is no one in my area, so should I follow or not?

With such a hesitation, George seized the opportunity to cut to the basket, and Milicic plugged through.

Straight up in the low post to get a good shot at Beasley.

The level of tactical literacy is astonishing.

Hollins thought to himself, "What kind of tactics do the Clippers usually practice?" How can they even do this kind of method to break the joint defense? ”

Dragic and Milicic high-fived, this method of breaking the joint defense, playing small!

In the second quarter of the game, the Clippers further widened the gap with the Grizzlies, and the score difference between the two sides was once as large as 21 points.

For a defensive team like the Grizzlies, it's a shame to be led by 21 points at halftime at home.

The fans at the scene were also very frustrated, but they did not give up hope, after all, there was still a second half.

At halftime, the score was 66-48, with the Clippers leading by 18 points.

It looks so easy for the Clippers to score.

Min Congda ate popcorn and sat in his seat worried.

Although he has already formulated a new strategic plan for the "retirement tiger" in his heart.

In the long run, he thinks the Clippers are going to be finished.

But watching the team win one game after another, I don't feel good.

The long-term trend needs to be foreshadowed, and the short-term trend must also be reversed.

Min Congda, who couldn't sit still, said to Wallace: "Chris, why don't you go to the locker room and talk to the coach?" ”

Wallace said, "What to communicate? ”

"As for the defensive strategy I told you in the first quarter, didn't you write it down?"

"This... It's not good, I'll just talk to him after the game. ”

"After the game, what's the point after the game? You go quickly, you are 20 points behind, and you are still calm. If you're not in a hurry, I'll be anxious for you. Go, go, go! ”

Wallace was pushed out of the audience by Min Congda and headed for the Grizzlies locker room.

On the way, Chris Wallace thought to himself, he had never met such a person in the NBA for more than ten years.

As the general manager of the opponent, he gave himself advice, and he was asked to give advice to the head coach at halftime.

Who is this, you? Reverse Auerbach, right?

Spit and complain, Chris Wallace really wants to confirm whether the few opinions given by Min Congda are really useful.

So he went to the team locker room, where Hollins was furious with the players.

In the first half of the game, the Grizzlies arguably didn't play to their strengths at all.

Scoring 48 points on the offensive end is so-so to complete the task, after all, the average score per game this season is just over 90 points.

But the defense really shouldn't have allowed the Clippers to score 66 points, giving the Clippers too many easy-ball opportunities.

With such a defense, how can Hollins not be angry?

Wallace went into the locker room and watched as the Grizzlies players were all dejected.

Tonight's game is still very important, if they win, they will be eighth in the West, and if they lose, they will be overtaken by the Clippers.

The whole team has worked very hard this season and has had a lot of difficulties and problems.

Injury issues, Carman's injury has caused a lot of damage to the inside.

There was also a trade Beasley that put Wallace under a lot of criticism.

As a result, Beasley really didn't work well and didn't get along well with his teammates.

Wallace had already made up his mind to send Beasley away if he dared to challenge Griffin's position.

"Mr. Hollins, come on." Wallace beckoned to Hollins.

Hollins stopped his tactical setup and stepped aside.

Wallace said to Hollins: "Well, Coach Hollins, you know I've never interfered with the team's tactics, it's your job. Can I make some comments today, though? ”

Hollins nodded and said, "It's okay, you say, you say." ”

Wallace took out his notebook, looked at it a few times, and said, "Can you let Tony Allen play the number three position in the second half?" Let him rotate more in defense and keep an eye on the opponent's ball carrier. Also, don't let Griffin and Jordan keep expanding out and delay the opponent, let them stay inside and protect the basket. ”

Hollins stared at Wallace for a moment and asked, "Who taught you to do that?" Who taught you? ”

Wallace hurriedly explained: "I thought about it myself, I just watched the first half of the game, came up with some ideas, and recorded them. ”

Wallace didn't dare to say that it was Min Congda, who believed that the general manager of the opponent would put forward the right opinion?

Besides, following in Min Congda's footsteps to trade before, he was already going to be scolded to death, wouldn't it be a joke to listen to him again?

But Wallace couldn't help it, and wanted to follow in Mr. Smart's footsteps.

Hollins stared into Wallace's eyes for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll do it." ”

Wallace was surprised, and said, "Oh, I'm not saying you have to listen to me, I'm just giving you an opinion, and if you think what I'm saying is wrong, or if you have other ideas, go as you want." ”

Hollins said, "No, I think I think it's the same as yours, and I think it's long overdue." Your opinion is pertinent. ”

"Oh, really? Is it? Okay, okay, great, it's great that we can get on the same page. ”

(End of chapter)