(Third update)

Min Congda's brows furrowed into a Sichuan shape.

He was dissatisfied with the Grizzlies' performance in the first quarter.

The defense lacks intensity, the details are not done well, and the offense is so-so.

Griffin tried his best to overturn the Clippers with all his strength.

However, if his teammates don't work hard, Griffin can perform unscrupulously on the offensive end, but on the defensive end, it is difficult to show his strength.

Jordan has brute strength and excellent jumping, and his height and wingspan are the highest in the game.

But facing the short and stocky Randolph, he was completely clueless and was tricked by little tricks.

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

Wallace hurriedly said: "Uh... teach, of course, we have a dedicated interior defensive coach."

"My defensive habits are still too bad. I need to practice more basic skills and don't just rely on my own physical condition."

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

"Well... I treat them as my students. Even if they leave the Clippers, I hope they can develop well!"

Wallace thought to himself, I am judging a gentleman with a villain's heart.

In the second quarter of the game, the Clippers slowed down their offensive pace and substitute players came on stage one after another.

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

Dragic, Milicic and Bonner came on the scene, replacing the other three starters.

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

Milicic and Bonner do not have the ability to attack independently.

Their role on the offensive end is to provide screen coverage.

The Clippers still have two ball-holding points on the outside, Harden and Della.

There were a lot of ball-holding screens from the outside, and Paul George repeatedly made air cuts or squatted in the corners.

The Grizzlies suddenly tried a zone defense, and Dragic received the ball and directed the movement.

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

After blocking Beasley who was guarding him in the low post, Milicic passed the ball to George.

George caught the ball and easily turned around and made a layup. Beasley didn't put any pressure on the ball.

On the sidelines, Grizzlies head coach Hollins cursed "Shet".

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

On the other hand, I'm amazed at how the Clippers' offensive response is so quick?

Nowadays, the league uses zone defense, which usually involves a surprise attack to make the opponent uncomfortable.

Many American players don't know how to break up a zone defense and have practiced it little or not at all since childhood.

But Dragic and Milicic are international players and they know how to break the zone defense.

The most critical aspect of zone defense is the stability of the structure. No matter how you pass the ball, five people each guard an area and they just won't move.

In addition to long-range shots from the outside, another way to break the zone defense is to compress the formation.

Each of the five of you is responsible for an area, right? Then I'll just clear one side completely.

The Clippers completely cleared the right side of the ball just now, and the Grizzlies players couldn't think straight.

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

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

He directly beat Beasley in the low post and succeeded.

The level of tactical literacy is astonishing.

Hollins thought to himself: "What tactics do the Clippers usually practice? How come they can even use this kind of corner to break the zone defense?"

Dragic and Milicic high-fived each other. This method of breaking the zone defense has been mastered since childhood!

In the second quarter of the game, the Clippers further widened the point difference with the Grizzlies. The maximum difference between the two sides was as much as 21 points.

For a defensive team like the Grizzlies, it is very shameful 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 between the two sides was 66:48, with the Clippers leading by 18 points.

It looked so easy for the Clippers to score.

Min Congda was eating popcorn and sitting in his seat worrying.

Although he has already formulated a new strategic plan of "raising tigers" in his mind.

In the long run, he thinks the Clippers will be doomed.

But watching the team win like this one game after another makes me feel uncomfortable.

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

Min Congda, who really 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 are you communicating about?"

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

"This...this is not good. I will discuss it with him slowly after the game."

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

Wallace had no choice but to be pushed out of the auditorium by Min Congda and headed towards the Grizzlies locker room.

On the way, Chris Wallace thought to himself, in more than ten years of working in the NBA, he has never met anyone like this.

As the opponent's general manager, he gives advice to himself, and he is asked to give advice to the head coach during halftime.

Who is this, you? Reverse Auerbach, right?

Complaints are complaints, Chris Wallace really wants to confirm whether those suggestions given by Min Congda are really useful.

So he went to the team's locker room, where Hollins was furious at the players.

In the first half of the game, it can be said that the Grizzlies did not take advantage of their advantages at all.

Scoring 48 points on the offensive end is a half-hearted job, after all, the season average is just over 90 points per game.

However, the defense allowed the Clippers to score 66 points which was really undeserved and gave the Clippers too many easy-ball opportunities.

How can Hollins not be angry with such a defense?

Wallace entered the locker room and looked at the Grizzlies players with their heads down.

This game tonight is still very important. If they win, they will be eighth in the Western Conference. If they lose, they will be overtaken by the Clippers.

The whole team worked very hard this season and encountered many difficulties and problems.

Injury issues, Kaman's injury caused a lot of damage to the inside line.

The Beasley trade also caused Wallace to receive a lot of criticism.

As a result, Beasley was really not easy to use and had a bad relationship with his teammates.

Wallace has made up his mind to send Beasley away if he dares to challenge Griffin's position.

"Mr. Hollins, come here." Wallace waved to Hollins.

Hollins stopped his tactical arrangements and came to the side.

Wallace said to Hollins: "Well, Coach Hollins, you know that I never interfere with the team's tactics. This is your job. However, can I make some comments today?"

Hollins nodded and said: "It doesn't matter, you say it, you say it."

Wallace took out his notebook, glanced at it a few times, and said: "Can Tony Allen be allowed to play the third position in the second half? Let him rotate more in defense to keep an eye on the opponent's ball carrier. Also.

Yes, don't let Griffin and Jordan go 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 this? 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 said it. Who would believe that the opponent's general manager would put forward correct opinions?

Besides, if you followed Min Congda’s footsteps in trading before, you would have been scolded to death. If you listen to him again, wouldn’t it be considered a joke?

But Wallace couldn't help but follow 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. If you think what I said is wrong, or you have other ideas, you should follow your own wishes.

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Hollins said: "No, my thoughts are the same as yours. I think it should have been adjusted long ago. Your opinion is very pertinent."

"Oh, really? Really? Okay, okay, great. It's great that we can reach an agreement."
Chapter completed!