My Name is Kobe Bryant

Kobe finished warming up and returned to his locker room. Harris was explaining what the Timberwolves need to pay attention to. Although the Lakers easily took away the Timberwolves in the first two games, this team has been on the rise recently and has defeated many playoff-level opponents in a row.

First of all, the big pitcher that the Lakers did not defend in these two games, small forward Tom Gugliotta, the No. 6 pick in 1992, currently averages 20.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. There is no doubt He's the finish line for the Timberwolves' offense. His excellent shooting touch and 2.08 meters height can make the opposing players suffer.

The Lakers have allowed the big pitcher to score a lot of points in these two games. The responsibility lies with the Lakers' forward defense. Bowen's height of 2.01 meters and Tom Gugliotta's height of 2.08 meters are somewhat inconsistent.

The Timberwolves' striker height is really outrageous, with a small forward of 2.08 meters and a power forward of 2.16 meters. This height of striker height is enough to compare with many strong teams in terms of rebounds and confrontation. But such a height is easily penetrated by a breakthrough striker.

The current NBA is not the small forward flourishing age of the later generations. There are various types of top small forwards. Now the small forwards in the league are still mostly role players. There are not many good small forwards. Charlotte Hornets' queen bee Glen Rice, who averaged 25.7 points per game, ranked first among small forwards in scoring.

The Timberwolves' striker definitely has the upper hand compared to the Lakers' striker, Tom Gugliotta VS Bruce Bowen, Kevin Garnett VS Campbell. Although the Lakers easily defeated the Timberwolves in the first two games, it is undeniable that the Timberwolves' striker strength is much higher than that of the Lakers.

Harris repeatedly emphasized that the Lakers must impose certain restrictions on the Timberwolves' forward line, and asked Bowen to limit the shooting of Tom Gugliota as much as possible, and Campbell tightly guarded Garnett. Garnett and Marbury actually acted as the engine of the Timberwolves together. Their current pick-and-roll is the main tactic of the Timberwolves. The pick-and-roll creates space, and then finds Tom Gugliotta to score.

After Harris finished his explanation, the game was about to start soon. The players walked out of the player channel under the introduction of the on-site DJ. To the surprise of the Lakers players, Kobe and O'Neal ushered in a burst of cheers when they came out. It seems that Minnesota In such a remote place, many fans were attracted by Kobe and O'Neal's style of play.

The starting lineup of the Lakers remains unchanged, and the coaching staff weighed it over and over again. Although the tactical offensive ability of a shark with four shots is very strong, it will be affected in rebounding and inside defense. Forward bench, playmaker, this is a devastating blow to the bigger and better Lakers bench.

Whether it is Van Exel or Fisher, they all need a veteran to organize and mobilize them. At the same time, defenders are needed to make up for the lack of height of the double guards and defend the main attack point of the opponent's substitute. The striker substitute composed of Horry and Ben Wallace is absolutely trustworthy.

Timberwolves' starting lineup is PG Stephen - Marbury SG Doug - West SF Tom - Gugliotta PF Kevin - Garnett C Dean - Garrett.

The Timberwolves players played after the Lakers played. Although the weather in Minnesota was very cold, the audience was still very enthusiastic. The fans applauded and cheered for their rising stars Garnett and Marbury.

"beep!"

The referee blew the whistle to start the game and threw the ball high. This time, the Timberwolves played the jump ball. It was Kevin Garnett. Actually point the ball to his side before O'Neill.

This is one of O'Neal's rare jump ball failures.

Marbury received the ball and advanced to the frontcourt. He and Garnett had to use pick-and-roll tactics to complete the first offense at the beginning. The Timberwolves coach Saunders nodded secretly. Marbury is playing more and more decently. The integration of such a talented point guard will soon make the Timberwolves shine. Perhaps within a few seasons, the team will grind into what they want.

pick and roll! Kevin Garnett turned sideways, and Marbury was about to pass by him with an acceleration.

Kobe is familiar with Garnett's pick-and-roll. He can't be more familiar with it. In the two finals encounters, Kobe knows all the pick-and-roll habits of the most peak Garnett.

Rewind! Rewind at the same time as Campbell! The defense was in place quickly, breaking the pick-and-roll, and the first cooperation between Marbury and Kevin Garnett was invisible by Kobe.

Marbury looked at Kobe in front of him, always felt that Kobe looked malicious, shivered, and passed the ball to Garnett.

Garnett received the ball at the elbow, Stephon Marbury and Tom Gugliota scattered, which was the second routine of the Timberwolves.

run? Although Kobe's defense with the ball has not yet reached its peak, there are still various problems, but Kobe's defense without the ball is currently restricted by even Jordan! In terms of off-ball defense, Kobe is currently the number one point guard in the league! Bowen's off-ball defense also has a master-level level. After Reggie Miller, it seems to have opened up his heart knot, and his defensive aggressiveness has entered a new level.

Garnett looked up, every player was locked.

"Don't look! Boy, they don't have a chance, and you don't have a chance either!" Campbell began to taunt in a strange way.

The young wolf king stared angrily!

Regardless! Pull up and cast! Campbell was one meter away from Garnett, but Garnett's super high shot point gave Campbell no chance of interference.

hit.

The Lakers have the ball, and Kobe at the beginning is still the same, organizing, connecting, mobilizing the game state of his teammates as much as possible, especially making O'Neal play comfortably. Kobe knew that if he wanted to win the championship from Jordan, he alone was not enough. He needs the support of the team and the support of O'Neal, so in the regular season, it is very important to cultivate the abilities of other players on the team and hone the tacit understanding of the team.

Handing the ball to O'Neal at the basket, the Timberwolves decisively flanked, preventing O'Neal from having an easy shot.

O'Neal passes the ball outside, the ball spins, and Eddie Jones finds a chance to go to the basket and score a layup after passing it around.

The Lakers' defense made the Timberwolves very uncomfortable. Marbury completely lost his offensive enthusiasm in front of Kobe, which paralyzed half of the Timberwolves' offensive launch, and the rest of the ball could only be handed over to Garnett.

Garnett had no choice but to harden up, making consecutive mid-range shots and breaking through singles to score Campbell. A player with superstar potential explodes, and can often realize his full potential in a short period of time. Kobe looked at Garnett at this time, and his eyes were full of the way he looked in the finals of his previous life.

Hateful!

Kobe didn't know why, but he suddenly became angry when he saw Garnett!

You stole my second three-peat? ? ?

In the first two games, Garnett's performance was mediocre and Kobe didn't have any desire for revenge, but now this Garnett and Garnett in the 2008 season overlapped.

The anger rose instantly!

Buckle one! I want to buckle one on your head!