Three consecutive wins is beautiful, but there are some reasons why it is a bit cruel.

This time, meeting the Timberwolves, who are also competing for the championship, Carlisle also wants to see how capable the Pacers are this season.

So, very rarely, Carlisle called his players for a tactical meeting one day after the game against the Bulls.

In the conference room, the word Carlisle said the most was defense.

"In the next game, we must reduce the Timberwolves' offensive efficiency as much as possible. Use a pressing defense and don't leave them too much space!"

Carlisle's tone was the most serious he had ever seen since Wayne joined the team.

Jim Kelly, who can't laugh, is actually a little bit scary.

Although the Pacers also emphasized defense in the past few games, to be honest, they can also destroy the opponent by relying on offense.

But in the next game, the Pacers really didn't have an absolute advantage on the offensive end.

KG versus Biao Xiao'ao, "Madman" Sprewell versus Biao Gangtai, "Alien" Cassell versus Biao Jackson.

The Timberwolves' "three-headed monster" averaged 24.2 points, 16.8 points and 19.8 points per game last season.

If you rely on offense to fight against them, you may not be able to get through them easily.

So this time, Wayne's task is not just as simple as repeatedly jumping horizontally at the third and fourth positions to help O'Brien open up space.

When he and Ou are on the court at the same time, he must also shoulder the task of helping to defend KG.

"Wei, take advantage of your defensive range. Kevin was the MVP last season, but he is not omnipotent. When he breaks through the basket, I hope you can appear in time to protect the basket."

Wayne nodded, feeling that his tasks seemed to be getting more and more.

But it's actually a good thing to gain a higher tactical status in the team.

It's the same with or without you, and that's terrible.

On the other side, in the multi-functional conference hall of the Target Center, Philip Sanders was convening his men to study a strong opponent who had recently won three consecutive victories.

As a championship contending team, a strong rival like the Pacers is exactly what the Timberwolves need.

Flip Saunders, the godfather of the Timberwolves, even in the tactical meeting, his hair and suit match perfectly.

This academic coach is always strict with himself, just like he is with his players.

"Defense is what we should pay attention to in the next game." Sanders said almost exactly the same thing as Carlisle.

There is no way, why are they both academic, lacking in variables, and somewhat rigid?

It seems that the next game will be a defensive battle.

"Especially the No. 12 pick this year, we have to be more careful with him.

Some of you may not know him, it doesn't matter, you just need to know that he has averaged 17 points per game in the past three games and is extremely efficient!

Kevin, I want you to spend more energy on him tomorrow. If he gets a chance, you have to go over and defend him as soon as possible." Sanders specifically emphasized Wayne. He didn't want to be like the Celtics.

A rookie was beaten to death.

That's really embarrassing.

If Wayne knew that he was actually being studied as a focus in other people's tactical meetings, he would definitely have to call Tony to show off.

Brother, I’m getting ahead of myself!

Garnett nodded: "Leave it to me. Let me tell him welcome to the NBA."

After Garnett finished speaking, everyone laughed easily.

Yes, that rookie averaged 17 points in the past three games and was hailed by the media as the strongest player in the 2004 class.

But so what?

He faced last season's MVP!

No one really takes Wayne seriously.

They do not look down upon Wayne, they admit that Wayne is the best among this rookie class.

But even the best rookie is not fatal in front of the MVP.

KG is eager to try. It's time for the recently popular rookie to know what real top-level competition is like.

Did Payton win with trash talk? It doesn't matter, he will also let Wayne hear what real murderous trash talk looks like.

Payton is always too old to educate people, I will do it!
Chapter completed!