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There was Bole, and then there was Maxima. Maxima is often present, but Bole is not. Speaking of the four "grassroots to new" divisions so far this season, their "specialties" have amazed the fans, and at the same time, we have to clap for the four "Bo Le" (coaches).
First, the Timberwolves, Chris Finch to create a new offensive and defensive, three geniuses go hand in hand.
On February 23, 2021, Sanders Jr. left the class after two years with only 43 wins and 94 bad records, Finch became the team's new head coach, the effect: the team's first 32 games only 7 wins and 25 losses; Finch took over the team 16 wins and 24, has been significantly improved, and so far this season, the team has 31 wins and 28 losses has already overwhelmed the Clippers and Lakers in the West, where has the team changed?
Finch spawned the Timberwolf Metamorphosis
In the 2020-21 season, the Timberwolves offensive efficiency value is 109.3 the league's 25th; the defensive efficiency value is 114.5 the league's 28th, both offensive and defensive ends are the league's bottom ranks; this season's offensive efficiency value is 111.5 The league's 9th; the defensive efficiency value is 110.0 The league is 15th, the offensive and defensive ends show "quality", note that the Timberwolves can transform, but there is no big exchange cast Oh.
The reinforcement operation that the Timberwolves have done so far this season is nothing more than using Rubio for Prince, Gomez for Beverly, and then about Vanderbilt and McLaughlin, and the reason why the team has transformed is mainly that Finch has created a very suitable offensive and defensive system for the team, the most typical data:
This season, the Timberwolves rebounded 44.8 overall 13th in the league, but in offensive rebounds, they averaged 11.9 per game, ranking 3rd in the league; while defensive rebounds ranked 4th (27th) in the league with 32.9 rebounds. In fact, Finch's thinking is very clear, the whole team to rush to the offensive rebounds to improve the attack at the same time, indirectly curb the opponent's fast attack counterattack.
In terms of player development, Towns has become one of the "best inside and outside projection" interiors this season, entering the All-Star and also lifting the three-point crown; Edwards has cashed in on his talent by constantly breaking the records of "young" players; Russell has become more and more "mature brain" charm.
Chris Finch has cashed the Timberwolves' "talent" into immediate combat power, and has been promoted from grassroots division to one of the new western talents.
Second, the Raptors, Nas's "magic".
Finch was also Nas's assistant coach before joining the Timberwolves, so it is not difficult for fans to understand his method of cashing in his talent and creating a shooting system, and Nas himself has pushed the Raptors to another new realm this season, which can be called a magical existence.
Nas casts a "spell" on the Raptors
With Leonard a season of use rights to help the Raptors win, Nas's ability to adjust has conquered the entire league, and this offseason, they lost the soul of Lowry (joined the Heat), in exchange for Dragic only played 5 games (with the Spurs to buy out to join the Nets today), Achuva is only blue-collar; the renewal of Trent and Birch; the selection of the fourth show Barnes; Sadis Young just joined, from the team lineup point of view extremely mediocre, and the reality, they are 32 wins and 25 losses in the East 7th, the source of transformation, Nas.
Van Vliet, who used to be ridiculed by fans, has been promoted to Anunoby and Trent Jr. this season; Anunoby and Trent Jr. are on the road to nova; Barnes has become one of the best rookies of the year, from the perspective of players, Nas has done a good job of teaching and doing his best, especially the "double gun three-forward" shooting tactics he has created.
Van Vliet and Trent shot three-pointers on the outside, and Siakam, Anunoby and Barnes collectively rushed to grab offensive rebounds; and when the three forwards shot three points or broke through, VanVleet and Trent also rushed to grab rebounds, from the game scene, they have become "velociraptors", and they have really achieved "collective predation" on both ends of the attack and defense of basketball. Embodied in the data side:
The Raptors have an offensive efficiency of 111.5 league 9th this season and a defensive efficiency of 109.8th in the league; note that without the traditional five position, the Raptors offensive rebounds of 13.1 to beat the Timberwolves to the second place in the league, interpreting the above definition, Coach Nas magically turned the players into a real "velociraptor".
Three, the knight, Bixtav's "three high" new play method.
Finch and Nas have taken the "shooting tactics" to the extreme, while Coach Bixtaf has developed a new way of playing, a three-high strategy.
Bixtaf's "three highs" strategy brought the knights to life
The Cavaliers' offseason adjustments, Prince in exchange for Rubio, Nance Jr.'s three-way deal for Malcanning, selected Mobley; Sexton season reimbursement, from the Lakers in exchange for Rondo; and then in the season reimbursement of Rubio in exchange for LeVert. From the perspective of personnel reserves, no one would think that the Cavaliers can make the playoffs this season, even if it is a playoff, it is a luxury, but what about reality? So far this season, the Cavaliers are 4th in the East with a record of 35 wins and 23 losses! Origins, Bixtaugh's three-high strategy.
Allen, Mobley, Malcanny, Sexton (O'Corro after the season) and Garland, as well as Loew and Dean Wade on the bench, Coach Bixtonf always keeps the lineup on the field with three tall elders to improve the team's rebounding protection and basket protection ability, the effect: The Cavaliers' defensive efficiency of 105.8 is 4th in the league.
And in terms of player development, Allen and Garland became All-Stars, Mobley is by far the undisputed best rookie, ranking fans, before this season, who dared to predict such achievements of the above three? The Cavaliers have such a remarkable record?
Fourth, the Grizzlies, Jenkins to create the strongest dark horse.
Today's release of the strongest combat list, the Grizzlies are only inferior to the Suns in the league second place, as for the reason, Jenkins coach made the Grizzlies into the top offensive and defensive all-around division, reflected in the data end: the Grizzlies have averaged 113.8 points, 48.9 rebounds, 10.1 steals and 6.3 blocks this season, four offensive and defensive data League first, averaging 25.3 assists per game can also be high in the league 7th.
The Grizzlies could become the Western Conference's champions
In addition to Adams, the offseason team exchanged for Dunn, Gomez and Culver, etc., have basically not been activated so far this season, so how can the Grizzlies be unstoppable? Coach Jenkins' arrangement is as follows:
1. Adams and 3J Jackson as twin towers, the former has a Sea King-like body, averaging 4.5 frontcourt rebounds league first, in addition, the solid body, making him the top single block cover, this season averaged 5.5 cover assists per game, the league's third; 3J averaged 1.7 three-pointers per game, note that this season he has officially assumed the fifth position of the small ball lineup, and the defensive effect is excellent, averaging 2.2 blocks per game has been promoted to the league's third.
2. A steady stream of energy. Dillon Brooks has only played 21 games this season, but Bain has exploded, averaging 2.9 three-pointers per game from 41.9 percent, filling Dillon's gap, and Zaire Williams has been promoted to the starter and gradually cashed in on his talent in the No. 10 show. On the bench, Clark, Anderson, Jones, Melton and Tillman can become microwave players at any time, and the overall depth of the team has entered the league's top ranks.
3. Of course, the most important point is that Jenkins has a Maxima, Morant.
26.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 6.9 assists, 1.2 steals, Morant's third season of his career has played the league's top star data, note that when facing the strong, Morant can always play a superstar performance, reflected in the data side: Morant and so far playoff level teams (including play-off qualification) 31 times, averaging 28.2 points, 6 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game, leading the team to achieve 21 wins and 10 losses, cashing in on the role of superstar leader.
One additional mention, in the 14 games that Morant lacked, the Grizzlies still had a 12-2 record, and you know how good Jenkins's ability to adjust is!
Conclusion: Timberwolves, Raptors, Cavaliers and Grizzlies, none of these four teams have a top superstar (before this season), and even at the beginning of the season no one is optimistic that the first three will advance to the playoffs, and now, they are all advancing to the playoffs with excellent records, and even the Cavaliers and Grizzlies are expected to become the spoilers of the season, in addition to their own hoarded talents, confirming the importance of Finch, Nas, Bixtaugh and Jenkins, the four Burle.