Kobe Bryant finished warming up and returned to his locker room, Harris is 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 recently been on the rise, defeating multiple playoff-level opponents in a row.
The first is the Lakers' big two pitchers who haven't been able to guard against these two games. Small forward Tom Gugliotta, the No. 6 pick in 1992, is averaging 20.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. He is the Timberwolves' offensive end point. His excellent shooting feel and 2.08 meters height can make the opponents suffer.
The Lakers have given the big pitcher a lot of points in these two games. This responsibility lies in the Lakers' forward defense. Bowen's 2.01 meter height and Tom Gugliota's 2.08 meter height are not right.
Timberwolves' height is really outrageous, small forward 2.08 meters, power forward 2.16 meters. This high striker height is comparable to many strong teams in rebounding and confrontation. But such a height is easily penetrated by a breakthrough striker.
The current U.S. professional basketball team is not the kind of small forwards in the later generations. It has 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. The strongest scoring ability is only Charlotte Hornets' queen, Glen Rice, ranked first in the small forward scoring list with 25.7 points per game.
The Timberwolves ’frontline is definitely superior to the Lakers’ frontline, with Tom Gugriota VS Bruce Bowen and Kevin Garnett VS Campbell. Although the Lakers easily defeated the Timberwolves in the first two games, it is undeniable that the Timberwolves' forward strength is much higher than the Lakers.
Harris repeatedly emphasized that the Lakers must limit the Timberwolves' front line, and Bowen should limit Tom Gugliota's projection as much as possible, and Campbell guarded Garnett. Garnett and Marbury actually played the role of the Timberwolves together. Their current pick-and-roll is the main strategy of the Timberwolves, pick-and-roll manufacturing space, and then look for Tom Gugliota to score.
After Harris explained the game, the game was about to start soon. The players walked out of the player channel under the introduction of the live DJ. To the surprise of the Lakers, Kobe and O’Neal actually greeted a burst of cheers when they appeared. It seems that Minnesota In such a remote place, many fans were attracted by the styles of Kobe and O'Neal.
The Lakers' starting lineup remains the same, and the coaching staff weighs again and again. Although the tactical offensive ability of a shark is very strong, it will be affected in both rebounds and inside defense. At the same time, Horry is mentioned as a starter. The striker bench, the core of the organization, is a devastating blow for the Lakers bench, the bigger the better.
Whether it is Van Exel or Fisher, they need an old future organization to mobilize them. At the same time, the defender is needed to make up for the lack of height of the double guards. The main point of defense of the opponent's bench, Horry and Ben Wallace's forward bench is absolutely trustworthy.
The Timberwolves' starting lineup is PG Stephen Marbury SG Doug West SF Tom Gugliota PF Kevin Garnett C Dean Garrett.
The Timberwolves played after the Lakers played. Although the weather in Minnesota was very cold, the audience was still very enthusiastic. The fans cheered for their rising stars Garnett and Marbury.
"Beep!"
The referee blew the whistle at the beginning of the game and threw the ball high. This time the Timberwolves acted as the jump ball by Kevin Garnett. He jumped high, struck at an amazing speed, and stretched his long arm. Actually, before O'Neill, he put the ball on his own side.
This is O'Neal's slight jump ball failure.
Marbury catches the ball and advances to the frontcourt. He and Garnett use a pick-and-roll tactic to complete the first offense. The Timberwolves coach Sampson nodded secretly on the sidelines. Marbury is playing more and more decently. The integration of such a talented point guard can quickly make the Timberwolves shine. Maybe in a few seasons, the team will grind into what they want.
Pick and roll! Kevin Garnett turned sideways, and Marbury would pass by him with an acceleration.
Kobe is familiar with Garnett's pick-and-roll. It can't be familiar anymore. In the two finals encounters, Bryant knew the most pinnacle of Garnett's pick-and-roll habits.
Rewind! Rewind at the same time as Campbell! The defense was in place quickly, cracking the pick-and-roll, Marbury and Kevin Garnett's first cooperation was rendered invisible by Kobe.
Marbury looked at Kobe in front of him, and he always felt that Kobe had a bad look on his face, shivering and passing the ball to Garnett.
Garnett elbowed the ball, Stephen Marbury and Tom Gugliotta scattered around, this is the Timberwolves' second routine.
Running position? Although Kobe's ball defense still has various problems because the body has not reached the peak, but currently Kobe's ballless defense can even be restricted by Jordan! On off-ball defense, Kobe is currently the first person on the league's point guard! Bowen's off-ball defense also has a master level. After Reggie Miller, it seems that he has opened his heart and the defensive aggressiveness has entered another level.
Garnett looked up, and every player was locked.
"Don't watch it! Boy, they don't have a chance, and you don't have a chance!" Campbell started a ridiculous mockery. UU reading www. uukanshu.com
The young wolf king was glaring!
Do not care! Pull up and cast! Campbell is one meter away from Garnett, but Garnett's super high shooting point gives Campbell no chance to interfere.
Hit.
The Lakers have the right to play. Kobe started the same way, organized and connected, mobilizing his teammates as much as possible, especially to make O'Neill play comfortably. Kobe knows that if he wants to win the championship from Jordan, he is not enough alone. He needs the support of the team and the support of O'Neill, so in the regular season, to cultivate the ability of other players on the team, hone the team's tacit understanding is a very important thing.
The ball was handed to O'Neal under the basket, and the Timberwolves made a decisive blow to prevent O'Neal from having a chance of easy shot.
O'Neal passed the ball, the ball turned, and after a lap, Eddie Jones found a chance to score a layup.
The Lakers 'defense made the Timberwolves very uncomfortable. Marbury completely lost his offensive enthusiasm in front of Kobe. This made the Timberwolves' attack attack paralyzed by half. The remaining ball rights can only be given to Garnett.
Garnett had no choice but to harden, consecutive shots, break singles Campbell score. A player with a superstar potential can often realize his full potential in a short time. Kobe looks at Garnett at this time, and he is full of what he was in the previous world finals.
Hateful!
Kobe didn't know why, watching Garnett suddenly got angry!
Did you grab my second triple title? ? ?
Garnett's performance in the first two games is usually no desire for revenge, but now this Garnett and the 08 season Garnett figure overlap.
Anger rose instantly!
Button one! I want to buckle one on your head!
