Billups: We actually have a lot of opportunities and need to improve our transition offense capabilities

On October 23, in the NBA regular season, the Trail Blazers lost to the Timberwolves 114-118 at home. After the game, team coach Billups was interviewed, and Xiaoba compiled some of his remarks.

Q: Was it mainly because of missed shots in the fourth quarter?

A: No, I think we play the same. We had a lot of open shots, and both Avdija and Grant felt good about their shots, but they just didn't hit. We also made several mistakes that allowed our opponents to seize opportunities. The opponent's three-point shooting rate reached 50%, which is really difficult to guard against.

Q: The pace of the game is very fast and there are many transition attacks. Is this a problem?

A: We actually have many opportunities. We forced 19 turnovers but only scored 15 points. We need to do a better job of converting these opportunities into points, and opportunities like three-on-two and four-on-three were not taken advantage of.

Q: How can the team improve its transition offense?

A: The key is to focus and judge in advance. We had one pass that was too late, and if we had passed it earlier, it might have been an easy score. We must learn to make decisions faster and anticipate the development of the game in advance.

Q: Have you met the new team shareholders tonight?

A: Yes, I just said hello briefly before the game. It makes me happy to see Jody and Tom and management together. This means a lot to me. The team is going through changes, Jody's support over the years is very important to me, and I hope to get to know Tom better in the future.

Q: Do you feel pressure when the new boss comes to watch?

A: No, this pressure has no impact on me. I will do my best to do what needs to be done and let the results take their course. You all know me, I don't worry about stuff like that.