NBA: Duncan feels uneasy coaching Warriors

Chapter 145 The general manager gave the coach a vacation, isn't it reasonable?
Indiana.

Conseco Arena.

For this game against the Pacers, it was originally a game that attracted a lot of attention.

The No. [-] in the East faces the No. [-] in the West. Such a strong matchup is very exciting.

But after the starting list of the players of the two teams came out, people were quite disappointed.

Timberwolves starting lineup: Mike Muscala (C), Josh Smith (PF), Luol Deng (SF), Khris Middleton (SG), Patrick Beverley (PG)

Pacers starting lineup: Ian Mahinmi (C), David West (PF), Danny Granger (SF), Lance Stephenson (SG), George Hill (PG) )

Both teams have rested some of their main players.

In fact, before the game, Frank Vogel didn't want to rest players like this, but Su Chen's strategy in the All-Stars gave him new inspiration.

The Pacers are now far ahead in the Eastern Conference, and even the Heat have no desire to grab the regular season rankings.

In fact, it doesn't make much sense for them to win the first place in the regular season. When they really face the Heat, a home court advantage really can't bring back the players' consumption in the regular season.

And it was also Su Chen's inspiration to him, so facing the Timberwolves, he simply started the rotation plan.

However, the Timberwolves also started a rotation plan.

When Frank Vogel and Su Chen shook hands, they both had tacit expressions.

The two teams did not play fiercely.

The Pacers at home have more main players, but the Timberwolves did not win this victory.

Pacers 98:92 Timberwolves.

After losing to the Pacers, the Timberwolves' record is: 38 wins and 12 losses.

In fact, Su Chen made a bit of a mistake in this match.

According to the original plan, the Timberwolves were exhausted and took a rest from the Pacers.

After all, the Pacers are No. [-] in the Eastern Conference. In Su Chen's impression, the Pacers seldom take turns during the season when they are No. [-] in the Eastern Conference.

It's actually a bit uneconomical for all Timberwolves to fight all Pacers.

In this match, Su Chen is ready to let go.

But Frank Vogel didn't know why he was crazy. He didn't take a lot of rest players, but he actually took a rest.

After all, the Pacers are at home and don't need to rest too many players, so they haven't played this game.

But after returning home.

Su Chen turned on the heavy punch mode.

in the next six games.

Jazz 103-121 Timberwolves

Trail Blazers 108-107 Timberwolves

Suns 101-111 Timberwolves

Kings 97-107 Timberwolves

Nuggets 128-131 Timberwolves

Knicks 108-109 Timberwolves

After the Timberwolves won the Knicks, they have achieved a record of 5 wins and 1 loss in the last six games. The record has become: 43 wins and 13 losses.

Seeing that the Spurs were about to catch up, they held down the Spurs and continued to maintain the number one throne in the Western Conference.

The Timberwolves are now 26 games away from the end of the regular season.

"It seems that a bolder rotation plan can be started."

Su Chen took a look at the record, and there was not much difference in continuing to lock in the playoffs.

Although the Western Conference is crazy this season, if it can win 50 games, it will basically secure the playoffs.

To be able to enter the playoffs, as long as they are in the upper half, there is no need to pursue a first place.

It is enough to have home court advantage in the first round of the upper half.

Although in the first place, it is really cool to have home court advantage against anyone.

But the original strength is not enough, forcibly compiling such a record will make the whole team very tired.

At this sprint stage, the Timberwolves now have two options.

One is to sprint with all your strength and strive to have home court advantage against every opponent.

The second is to start to recuperate now, train rookies when it is time to train rookies, and let veterans rest and let them gather more energy until the playoffs.

After thinking for a long time, Su Chen still felt that the second option was more cost-effective.

There is no need for the whole team to be so exhausted, even if it is because of the [simulation glasses], there is no need to adjust the tactics.

But it is also pretty good to allow rookies to play more and let veterans rest more.

Not only for the Timberwolves, but now for all teams in the entire league, the goals are relatively clear.

Those who should compete for the No. [-] lottery, those who should compete for the playoff tickets, and teams that want to reach the top half or keep their rankings must also try their best.

Waiting for work, the Timberwolves will have a great advantage in the first round.

And the first round was played easily, which meant that they had more rest time than other teams.

Other teams are getting more and more exhausted, and the Timberwolves will try to minimize the impact of physical strength.

Su Chen and Milosevic shared their thoughts.

"Okay, I think this kind of rotation is very good, and I support your plan."

After Milosevic heard it, he also felt that it made sense.

"Okay, this team will be handed over to you."

Su Chen pressed Milosevic's shoulder and said seriously.

Milosevic: Huh?
The next day.

Detroit.

Milosevic stood poker-faced at the Palace of Auburn Hills with a tactical board in hand.

Milosevic picked up a crumpled piece of paper from his jacket pocket, and Milosevic couldn't help but think of Su Chen's words.

"I feel a little tired recently, my waist is sore and my legs are sore. Probably only the sunshine of Miami Beach can relieve my mood."

"I have written the timetable and tactical table of the employing personnel on this piece of paper. When you are in doubt, just look at this piece of paper."

"Old Mi, we are very thick rice, I believe you are also willing to help me?"

After talking to him, Milosevic saw Su Chen pick up a document.

As the general manager, Su Chen approved a two-game vacation for the head coach.

Then Su Chen felt that it seemed too short, so he changed the file and changed it to a three-game rotation before nodding in satisfaction.

Milosevic is actually not good at coaching. He is a coach who mainly trains players inside.

He only knows the basics.

Although Su Chen had already arranged those conventional tactics, the opponents in the last three games were not strong.

But the Timberwolves have three consecutive away games, and there are back-to-back games in the back-to-back games.

The team's core players will not play every game, and they have already arranged for back-to-back rotations.

Milosevic doesn't care so much anymore, whether it works or not, he can only be used.

Besides, Su Chen has already arranged the team system, so there should be no problem.

After the game starts.

In the beginning, the Timberwolves followed the tactics that Su Chen had arranged, relying on the tactics launched by the horns, and played well.

But after a while, Jennings felt up, and he felt like he was killing the Quartet.

Milosevic was stunned, he didn't know how to adjust.

But fortunately, when he pinched the watch to rotate, Beverly happened to play.

After Beverly came on the field, he went to defend Jennings himself. Jennings, who had felt his hand for a while, was suddenly pressed down by Beverly.

(End of this chapter)