Author: Different Sparks

After confirming their spot in the playoffs, the Timberwolves rotated more frequently.

Although this has a certain impact on the team's record, there is some systematic help when encountering some strong teams. In the remaining 15 games in March, the Timberwolves still maintain a good winning rate.

On March 4th, they played away against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Timberwolves, who finally played with a full substitute lineup, unfortunately lost to the Bucks 104-107.

A day later, the Timberwolves returned to their home court to face the visiting Hornets. This time, the Timberwolves' main players, who had been fully rested, also came out in unison, and also achieved a big victory at home.

118 to 98, a full 20-point difference, which forced the Hornets to accept this defeat.

It is worth mentioning that after Lin Shuhao joined the Hornets, his competitive status declined drastically.

In the Hornets' games this season, he averaged 12.4 points and 7.8 assists per game. If you look at this data alone, it is not bad, but combined with the salary given by the Hornets, it is obviously not in line with the maximum salary.

Basically, most of the media now believe that the Hornets made a loss-making deal, and most people think that Shuhao Lin is the next Rubio.

In particular, the local media in Charlotte have always been very skeptical about Shuhao Lin. However, even if the Hornets want to sell off such a big contract next season in the off-season, no team will want to take it over.

However, the Hornets are not without benefits, because after Lin Shuhao joined, the number of Hornets fans in China has also increased significantly, and the business has not been less profitable.

After defeating the Hornets, the Timberwolves ushered in the first back-to-back game in March.

On March 5, the Timberwolves hosted the Brooklyn Nets at the Target Center.

Garnett also appeared in the Timberwolves' starting lineup in this game, partnering with Jokic in the paint. Oden didn't even appear on the roster.

However, this time the two sides presented a battle to all the fans at the Target Center.

121 to 113, the Timberwolves had the last laugh.

It is worth mentioning that Garnett played 30 minutes in this game and scored 21 points, 13 rebounds and 2 blocks.

This also made many older Timberwolves fans at the scene very excited.

Da Zhuang, who was sitting on the sidelines watching, also felt a little emotional, feeling like he was back in his youth.

However, Garnett has already talked with Dazhuang before. He will announce his retirement at the end of this season and will officially become a member of Dazhuang's coaching team starting next season.

Speaking of Dazhuang's coaching team, now after two and a half seasons, Chen Dazhuang's coaching team is now very famous in the league. D'Antoni went to the Pacers as the head coach before. As long as this guy is asked by reporters,

During the Timberwolves days, everything that came out of his mouth was full of praise for Chen Dazhuang.

After D'Antoni left, Smith, Mosley and Ogmon were all invited by league teams, especially Smith. According to news reports, many teams have contacted Smith, hoping to invite him.

He came to coach the team, and two other teams from the NCAA contacted this guy.

But no one knew what he was thinking, and all these invitations were rejected by him.

Even Da Zhuang once asked him what he really thought.

But the answer this guy gave made Da Zhuang so angry that he couldn't help but want to beat him.

"I won't do it. It's so good now. There is no pressure. This pressure from the head coach is simply not human."

Anyway, what Smith means is that this bad head coach is not only under a lot of pressure, but also takes the blame at every turn. It is a job that no dog can do, and whoever wants to do it will do it.

On March 8, the Timberwolves hosted the San Antonio Spurs at home.

Da Zhuang, who originally arranged to play half as a substitute and half as the main force, was already prepared to accept defeat, but he didn't know that the old guy on the opposite side did it more thoroughly than himself.

Damn Duncan and Parker didn't even come to Apolis with the team.

As a result, a game that seemed to the outside world to be a strong dialogue turned out to be very harmonious.

The Timberwolves ultimately defeated the Spurs 91-87.

After two days of rest, the Timberwolves visited Oklahoma City again.

In the first three games, the Timberwolves had a slight advantage with 2 wins and 1 loss. The Thunder also vowed to win this game, but who knew that Dazhuang had no intention of going head-to-head with the Thunder. The Timberwolves ranked first in record.

The game can be arranged very easily.

In the final game in Oklahoma City, the Thunder, with all their main players playing, easily defeated the Timberwolves 121-99.

After losing to the Thunder, the Timberwolves once again ushered in a winning streak.

As time goes by, the competition for playoff spots becomes more and more intense. However, whether it is the Eastern Conference or the Western Conference, the suspense of the bottom four rankings is still very difficult to guess, while the situation for the top four is basically clear.

On March 18, the Timberwolves defeated the Rockets again at the Toyota Center, and the Warriors lost to the Spurs at home the next day. The win difference between the Timberwolves and the Warriors has reached 4 games.

Although there are still more than a dozen games left in the regular season, basically everyone doesn't think there is any problem with the Timberwolves' ranking first in the Western Conference.

However, on the second day after returning to Apolis from Houston, an unexpected uninvited guest found Chen Dazhuang.

"Brother Zhuang, Dayao is here." As soon as Da Zhuang came to the team that day, Yi Jianlian found Chen Dazhuang.

"Who? Yao Ming?"

"Well, and he didn't come alone. He was traveling with someone from the Basketball Center."

"What are they doing here?"

"I heard that Dayao told me that he wanted to invite you to be the head coach of the national team. Dayao also wanted me to ask you what you meant."

Da Zhuang was a little confused by what Yi Jianlian said. Isn't this right?

"Didn't you already decide on the head coach of the national team before?"

"I don't know what happened. Anyway, that's what they came here for. They hope you can lead the team to compete in the Olympics."

Damn it, what's happening? I'm the head coach of the Timberwolves. I have a fucking contract. Besides, even if the Timberwolves have no problem because of my relationship with Kelly, don't the national team mind?

How can it still affect the historical process of the national team?

Da Zhuang remembers that the men's basketball team in this Olympics was ranked last after losing all five games.

"When will they arrive?"

"We should be able to arrive this afternoon. Dayao asked me to talk to you. If possible, I hope you can take over."

"Okay, I understand. Let's talk about it when the people arrive."

Da Zhuang was also a little confused by this incident.
Chapter completed!