I'm really strong in basketball

Chapter 70 I Can Be Gentle
Timberwolves offense.

Garnett also took the ball in a low position, with his back against Medvedenko, and after shaking his shoulders continuously, he performed a signature turnaround jumper.

This can be regarded as Garnett's scoring stunt, and few people can block his shots.

Swish!
0: 2.

"Roar!"

Garnett, who landed, naturally looked up to the sky, punched and roared. After all, he was a big jumper.

I have to admit that Garnett's body and skills have reached the peak of his career this season, and he has a combat effectiveness that cannot be underestimated on both ends of the offense and defense.

In fact, this season was Garnett's most glorious season, the first team of the best team, the first team of the best defensive team, the most valuable player of the regular season...and led the team to the Western Conference Finals.

So it's really not easy for the Lakers to win tonight.

Lakers offense.

The Timberwolves still adopted double-team tactics against O'Neal, relying on Garnett's defensive ability to limit O'Neal, and did not give O'Neal the chance to play one-on-one.

O'Neal continued to pass the ball to Medvedenko.

It's a pity that Medvedenko still didn't make the second open shot.

Bang!

The Timberwolves protected the rebound.

Timberwolves offense.

Looking back, it was Garnett who forced Medvedenko again, almost exactly the same action, turning over and scoring another 2 points with a jumper.

Swish!
0: 4.

"Boy, you are nothing, you are as soft as my poop!"

Garnett, who scored the goal, had to spit in Medvedenko's ear.

He, who was already under tremendous pressure on both offensive and defensive ends, suddenly felt even more stressed.

Lakers offense.

The Timberwolves continued to double-team O'Neal.

O'Neal gave the ball to Medvedenko, Medvedenko is still wide open.

But under such circumstances, he didn't dare to make a shot and chose to pass the ball.

The Staples Center was in an uproar.

A European big man known for his shooting didn't dare to shoot... Medvedenko was defeated by Garnett!

Basketball is a team sport. If there is a problem with Medvedenko, the entire tactical operation of the Lakers will not be smooth.

It was close to 24 seconds, and seeing that time was running out, Liu He forced Hassell to miss.

The Timberwolves immediately played a wave of defensive counterattacks, and Sprewell made a layup.

0: 6.

Beep!
Phil Jackson called a timeout and replaced Medvedenko.

Sure enough, it would be too difficult for Medvedenko to confront players at the "big four" level like Garnett.

The Lakers lineup has been adjusted, and the five players on the field become:

O'Neal, Liu He, George, Payton, Fisher.

Liu He took the fourth position and confronted Garnett head-on.

Seeing the new lineup of the Lakers, Garnett showed a bloodthirsty smile.

"Next, we can play a whole game!"

Garnett stared at Liu He and said coldly.

Liu He said tit for tat: "Then come on, I hope you bitch don't cry in the end."

Garnett's face suddenly turned ugly.

The game restarts.

Lakers offense.

Liu He stood directly at the top of the arc, dealt the cards to O'Neal, and asked O'Neal to play one in the low position.

When Garnett saw it, he was immediately embarrassed.

Both Liu He and Medvedenko have shooting range, but Medvedenko's shooting range is within the three-point line, while Liu He is still effective even if he is more than one meter away from the three-point line.

This also means that Liu He can open up more space for O'Neill.

"Can't let O'Neill hit one!"

This is almost the consensus of all NBA players in the early 21st century.

Garnett immediately rushed to O'Neal to help Elvin Johnson.

Facing the double-team, O'Neal threw the ball directly into the hands of Liu He at the top of the arc.

Garnett pounced back again, but the distance was too far.

Liu He adjusted calmly, aimed at the basket, and shot.

Before Garnett could jump in front of Liu He, the basketball flew over his head, crossed a long parabola, and went into the basket precisely.

Swish!
3: 6.

Garnett watched the basketball shoot into the hoop, his face full of helplessness.

His defense ability is already the top in the NBA, but it is impossible to jump directly from the basket to the top of the arc.

Range is the truth!

Liu He's shooting range is farther than Medvedenko's, so Liu He's power is naturally stronger.

Timberwolves offense.

Garnett immediately wanted to return one, but as soon as he got stuck on Liu He, Liu He came around from the side and blocked the passing line.

Garnett grabbed Liu He's arm and pulled him behind him, trying to recreate the space to catch the ball.

However, Liu He directly slammed his shoulders, pushed away Garnett, and stood in front of Garnett again.

Garnett squeezed Liu He away again, trying to use his long arms to catch the ball.

Liu He flicked his arm directly, pressing down Garnett's two arms.

……

Garnett used his height, while Liu He relied on his agility. The two fought hand-to-hand in the low position like a meat grinder, and the fight became more and more fierce.

That is to say, in this era, if you push back 10 years, these two people will be called fouls for "too much action".

In the TNT studio, Kenny Smith shook his head helplessly: "Where do these two people play basketball? Obviously they are playing hatred! Liu He's words before the game drove Garnett into a hurry! Garnett definitely Will not let Liu He go!"

Cole sneered, "Garnett won't let Liu He go? Do you think Liu He will let Garnett go? Garnett's words about the All-Star rules completely angered Liu He. Who is afraid of whom?"

As soon as the game started, Smith and Cole showed their attitudes.

Smith supports Garnett. After all, Garnett is at his peak, and Liu He is just a rookie.

As for Cole, he has long been a firm Liu Chui.

The two stood on opposite sides.

As for Barkley, both eyes lit up, and he kept muttering in a low voice: "Fight? Fight! Fight quickly..."

At the top of the arc, Cassel realized that he had held the ball for too long, so he lobbed Garnett directly.

Garnett has an absolute advantage in height and wingspan, and he doesn't even suffer from bouncing. It is easy to catch high balls.

I have to say that Cassel's choice is very smart.

But he still underestimated Liu He's toughness. Liu He knew that he couldn't jump Garnett, so he didn't fight, and directly gave Garnett a more fierce confrontation in the bottom set.

Garnett got the ball, but his center of gravity was crooked when he landed, and he was about to lose his footing. He had to take off a second time and was forced to shoot in the air.

The ball was shot too reluctantly and went wide of the basket.

O'Neal jumped and protected the rebound.

"Girl, is my movement too big? If you kneel down and beg me, I can be gentle."

Liu He mocked.

Garnett's face became even uglier, but he just turned around and returned to defense without any expression.

Sure enough, without the owner pulling the dog's leash, Garnett didn't even dare to growl twice.

Lakers offense.

Liu He continued to stand at the top of the arc, creating the largest space for O'Neal under the basket.

Garnett still chose to double-team O'Neal, after all, O'Neal's strength has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

This gave Liu He a chance again, and hit a three-pointer again at the top of the arc.

Swish!
6: 6.

Timberwolves offense.

Garnett and Liu He fought hand-to-hand in the low post again.

Cassel took a look. Although Garnett didn't suffer, he didn't take advantage, so he passed the ball to Sprewell.

Sprewell hit George hard and scored with a mid-range jumper.

Swish!
6: 8.

Lakers offense.

The Timberwolves still chose to double-team O'Neal.

But Liu He quickly made them pay for their choice.

When Liu He hit the third three-pointer, the Lakers overtook the score.

9: 8.

beep.

Coach Flip Saunders called a timeout immediately.

He is not a dead-headed man like Stan Van Gundy, who insists on being beaten to death without repentance.

Since Liu He is so accurate tonight, he must not let it go again.

Timberwolves offense.

Liu He still fought with Garnett, and he refused to let Garnett catch the ball easily.

Cassell can only continue to serve to Sprewell.

Sprewell singled George and broke through to the basket after a shot fake.

But soon, Liu He made up his defense.

Sprewell didn't panic, he broke through against Liu He, and after an active confrontation, he stepped back and made a jumper.

Liu He leaped high, his long arms interfered enough.

Sprewell twisted his waist and leaned back as much as possible, avoiding Liu He's long arm.

This ball is extremely difficult.

But still scored.

Swish!
9: 10.

It is indeed a madman who can enter the second defense in the second year of his career.

Lakers offense.

The Timberwolves still insisted on double-teaming O'Neal.

However, he didn't dare to let Liu He go, and asked Garnett to keep a close eye on Liu He, with Trenton Hassell at the third position helping to double-team.

But they still underestimate O'Neal too much.

O'Neal holds the ball in a low position, facing Irvin Johnson's top defense, Hassell's help defense, directly holding the basketball high, and a false pass tricked Hassell to take two steps back, not daring to double-team. too determined.

Taking advantage of Hassell's hesitation, O'Neill turned over and hooked directly, and hit the board.

11: 10.

On the Timberwolves bench, coach Philip Saunders shook his head helplessly.

After all, there is only one "Wolf King" Garnett in this world, and others don't have Garnett's strong defensive ability.

Timberwolves offense.

Sprewell used the screen of his teammates to get rid of George, received a pass from Cassell and hit a corner three-pointer.

Swish!
11: 13.

Looking back, O'Neal continued to play low.

The same pass fake failed to fool Hassell again.

O'Neill didn't care at all, pushed Erwin Johnson away and dunked directly.

Hassel tried to stop O'Neal, but did nothing, and paid for a foul, allowing O'Neal to hit 2+1.

This is the peak O'Neill, one against one is equal to giving points, one against two is also a common thing.

This time, O'Neal was very competitive and even made free throws.

14: 13.

The Lakers overtook again.

Timberwolves offense.

George desperately followed Sprewell this time, and Sprewell's mid-range jumper missed.

Looking back, O'Neal continued to make waves in the penalty area, hitting Irvin Johnson again and causing a foul by the latter.

Another 2+1.

The free throw missed this time.

16: 13.

The Timberwolves attacked again and broke through to the penalty area. Under the joint restrictions of O'Neal and Liu He, the shot missed.

The Lakers took the opportunity to play a wave of defensive counterattacks, and they were about to start.

Payton hit the ground and passed the ball to Fisher, and Fisher flew to the layup.

At this moment, Garnett chased and slammed Fisher's layup, extinguishing the momentum of the Lakers.

What a murder!
Garnett's talent is really terrifying, such a tall man can run so fast.

Too scary!

The Los Angeles fans at the Staples Center are all exclaimed.

Then Garnett personally controlled the ball and pushed it back, making a jumper from the free throw line.

Swish!
16: 15.

This once again amazed everyone, the big man over 210cm can handle the ball and play fast break.

What kind of horse riding is called talent?This horse riding is called talent!

Garnett's offensive and defensive performance inspired the momentum of the Timberwolves and made the Timberwolves' bench restless.

Lakers offense.

Opponents continued to double-team O'Neal, but O'Neal didn't like this level of defense at all, and continued to play one against two.

Seeing this, Garnett could only go up to help defend.

Three defenses and one.

This is the "treatment" of League No.1.

Liu He seized the opportunity, took the opportunity to cut to the bottom line, and walked through the back door.

With an absolute height of 216cm, O'Neal overlooked the entire court. He immediately noticed Liu He's movement and immediately passed the ball.

Liu He received the ball and took off for a layup.

18: 15.

Coach Philip Sanders looked serious.

too difficult!
O'Neal alone attracted all the defensive focus of the Timberwolves.

As long as he relaxes a little bit towards Liu He, Liu He will kill him immediately.

The Lakers currently have 18 points, O'Neal scored 7 points, and Liu He took the remaining 11 points.

On the CCTV side, Shuang Ping was also explaining excitedly.

"O'Neal and Liu He are really well matched. 1 plus 1 is greater than 2, and the chemical reaction is excellent. O'Neal restrains the enemy at the basket, and Liu He suppresses the fire from the outside. There is no way to defend."

Zhang Weiping said.

"Director Zhang is right. The Timberwolves defend Liu He, and O'Neal can easily score. The Timberwolves defend O'Neal, and Liu He can easily score. No matter how you choose, the Timberwolves will miss one. This is simply an unsolvable application question!"

Sun Zhengping "the husband sings and the wife follows".

But NBA coaches are not ordinary people after all.

Coach Flip Saunders made arrangements again.

He let "Madman" Sprewell deal with Liu He alone, and then let Garnett help Elvin Johnson limit O'Neal.

This is indeed a good strategy.

On the one hand, it restricted O'Neill, and on the other hand, it also caused a lot of troubles for Liu He.

But everything has pros and cons.

With the Timberwolves betting all of their defense on the Lakers' duo, the rest of the role players come alive.

George, Payton, and Fisher can all get shots easily and play very efficiently.

Especially "little fish" Fisher, who has a good three-point shooting ability, hit two consecutive three-pointers at the end of the first quarter.

The first quarter is over.

26: 21.

The Lakers led by 5 points.

(End of this chapter)