By Jacob Douglas | Pounding The Rock (PtR), 2024-12-16 21:44:31
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面对联盟中最好的防守之一，进攻容错率很低。
本赛季圣安东尼奥马刺一直是 NBA 中防守较好的球队之一，尤其是在他们接近全员健康的时候。他们的阵容有所提升，年轻球员们也在防守端付出了努力。尽管拥有 NBA 中最有影响力的防守球员，他们仍然远称不上是最好的防守球队。他们在周日晚上的比赛中痛苦地意识到了这一点。
在马刺以 92-106 输球的比赛中，明尼苏达森林狼展现了防守大师课。他们将圣安东尼奥的投篮命中率限制在 40.7%，三分球命中率限制在 24.4%。马刺队此前基本解决了失误问题，但在本场比赛中却出现了 19 次失误，森林狼队利用这些失误得到了 30 分。明尼苏达队在进攻端非常凶猛——尤其是杰登·麦克丹尼尔斯(Jaden McDaniels)和尼基尔·亚历山大-沃克(Nickeil Alexander-Walker)，他们两人一共完成了 6 次抢断（麦克丹尼尔斯 4 次）。
圣安东尼奥在半场进攻中从未找到节奏。在第三节迫使对手出现失误和投篮不中后，他们开始有所起色。马刺的得分主要依靠拼抢和偶尔维克托·文班亚马(Victor Wembanyama)的接管。他们并不是唯一一支在森林狼的防守面前苦苦挣扎的球队。森林狼场均失分（106.1 分）和防守效率（107.8）均位列联盟第四。他们是联盟中真正意义上的最佳防守球队之一。
马刺的半场进攻仍在进行中。他们的球运转良好，并且拥有进攻武器。这不是什么需要过度担心的事情，但周日晚上的表现并不出色。你或许可以将其归咎于遭遇了森林狼这台防守电锯。
要点
- 我喜欢看杰里米·索汉(Jeremy Sochan)打球。我不在乎他没有三分投射能力。他的防守能力和活力对球队来说是巨大的提升。他得到 17 分和 15 个篮板，其中 5 个是进攻篮板。尽管缺乏外线投射能力，但他与文班亚马的配合非常默契。他们互相掩护得很好，并且在过去的两场比赛中，他的传球为文班创造了几次得分机会。他可以完成文班亚马不需要做的所有脏活累活。他强壮、顽强、 athletic。索汉最近状态不错。
- 哈里森·巴恩斯(Harrison Barnes)打球非常流畅。他的犹豫步经过时间的打磨已经炉火纯青。他在底角的投篮几乎是 automatic。巴恩斯在圣安东尼奥的表现非常契合。他 10 投 6 中，三分球 7 投 4 中，高效地得到了 17 分。
- 对于马刺队的后卫来说，这是一个艰难的夜晚，他们受到了明尼苏达防守球员的严密盯防。克里斯·保罗(Chris Paul)得到 0 分，但送出了 9 次助攻和 2 次抢断。德文·瓦塞尔(Devin Vassell) 手感冰凉，11 投 2 中仅得到 4 分。今年看起来比大多数同届新秀都要强壮的新秀斯蒂芬·卡斯尔(Stephon Castle)，在面对森林狼时无法强行上篮，最终 8 投 1 中仅得到 2 分。布雷克·韦斯利(Blake Wesley)可能是他们中表现最好的一个，他在防守端非常努力，仅出场 9 分钟就得到了 4 分和 5 次助攻。后卫在 NBA 中至关重要。圣安东尼奥需要他们的控球手在接下来的比赛中拿出更好的表现。
- 我知道这是垃圾时间，但西迪·西索科(Sidy Cissoko)的底角三分看起来很干净利落！在圣安东尼奥选中他之前，我就是西索科在发展联盟点燃队比赛的忠实粉丝。他有点被困在板凳席末端，本赛季他只为奥斯汀马刺队打了三场比赛。我希望看到这位二轮秀能在奥斯汀或 NBA 球队中获得更多出场时间。我承认我在这里有偏见，但我认为西索科可以为替补席上的侧翼提供一些活力和对抗能力。如果他能投篮，他就值得一看。
点击查看原文：What we learned from the Spurs loss to the Timberwolves
What we learned from the Spurs loss to the Timberwolves
There is a low margin for offensive error against one of the best defenses in the league.
The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the better defensive teams in the NBA this season, especially when they are close to full health. Their personnel has improved, and the young players have bought in on that end. Despite having the most impactful defensive player in the NBA, they still aren’t anywhere close to the best defensive team. They found that out the hard way on Sunday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves put on a defensive masterclass in the Spurs’ 106-92 loss. They held San Antonio to 40.7% shooting from the field and 24.4% shooting from deep. The Spurs, who have mostly put their turnover issues behind them, coughed it up 19 times as the Wolves scored 30 points off those giveaways. Minnesota was fierce at the point of attack—particularly Jaden McDaniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who had six steals combined (McDaniels had 4).
San Antonio just never found an offensive rhythm in the half-court. When they forced turnovers and misses in the third quarter, they started to go on a bit of a run. The Spurs’ scoring was a result of mostly hustle and the occasional Victor Wembanyama takeover. It’s not like they are the only team to struggle against Minny’s defense. The Wolves are 4th in the NBA in points allowed (106.1) and defensive rating (107.8). They are legitimately one of the best defensive teams in the league.
The Spurs half-court offense is still a work in progress. They move the ball well and have offensive weapons. It’s not something to be overly concerned about, but it was not great on Sunday night. You might just chalk that up to running into a defensive buzzsaw in the Timberwolves.
Takeaways
- I love watching Jeremy Sochan play basketball. I don’t care that he doesn’t provide three-point shooting. The defensive ability and motor are such a big boost to the team. He had 17 points and 15 rebounds, 5 of them were offensive. Despite his lack of floor-stretching ability, he has great synergy with Wembanyama. They cut off each other well, and his passing has led to a few Wemby buckets in the last two games. He can do all the dirty work underneath that Wembanyama doesn’t need to do. He’s physical, feisty and athletic. Sochan has been playing some good ball lately.
- Harrison Barnes is so smooth. His hesitation game has been well-crafted over time. He’s near automatic from the corner. Barnes has been a perfect fit in San Antonio. He had 17 points on an efficient 6-10 shooting from the field and 4-7 from deep.
- It was a tough night for the Spurs guards as they were hounded by Minnesota’s defenders. Chris Paul logged 0 points but had 9 assists and 2 steals. Devin Vassell was ice cold, going 2-11 from the field for 4 points. The rookie, Stephon Castle, who has looked stronger than most of his competition this year, could not bully his way to the rim against the Wolves as he finished with 2 points on 1-8 shooting. Blake Wesley probably had the best game out of all of them, fighting hard defensively and putting up 4 points and 5 assists in just 9 minutes. Guard play is so important in the NBA. San Antonio will need more from their ball-handlers moving forward.
- I know it’s garbage time, but those corner threes from Sidy Cissoko looked clean! I was a big fan of Cissoko’s game with the G League Ignite before San Antonio drafted him. He’s kind of been stuck at the end of the bench, as he’s only played three games with the Austin Spurs this season. I’d like to see the second-round pick get some more run either in Austin or with the NBA team. I’m admitting my bias here, but I think Cissoko can provide some energy and physicality on the wing off the bench. If he’s knocking down shots, he’s worth a look.
By Jacob Douglas, via Pounding The Rock