NBA: I have 3, no D, and I can't dribble

Chapter 42 [42] Is this Lin scoring points during garbage time?They were supposed to be substitutes!

A halftime lead of 12 points is not much, but the home fans in the Target Center Arena are quite active, and they are sure to win tonight's tie-break.

After seven games in the Western Conference finals, the Timberwolves have never fought such a rich battle tonight.

During the intermission, the atmosphere in the locker room of the home team was quite active.

The wolf king used a stool as a microphone, and had already started to rehearse his acceptance speech after winning the western championship trophy in advance, which caused everyone to roar with laughter.

"Lin, really, you and the team should be most grateful to you. Without you, there would be no tiebreaker tonight!"

Lin Fei saw that the wolf king was emotional and the atmosphere was a bit awkward, so he joked:
"Kevin, why do you want to thank me? Doesn't this western championship belong to me?"

"Haha, yes, this championship belongs to each of us!"

Szczerbiak, on the other hand, was proud of his good brother's hard work:

"We won the Western Conference Championship tonight. The league should have around 80 in prize money. I propose that at least 10 be given to Linfen! Do you have any opinions?"

"That's right, if it wasn't for Lin, we would really have fallen in G5 of the Western Conference Finals!"

"Thinking about winning tonight's game, we will soon be able to play the finals against the Pistons. I am really excited. I am really satisfied to be able to play in the finals once in my career!"

"Fred, the finals are just the beginning, we want to win the championship!"

"The prize money is only a few dollars, and the O'Brien Cup is our goal! Right, brothers!"

When it comes to money, the Wolf King is inevitably a little sensitive. With an annual salary of 2800 million US dollars, letting these brothers follow him through life and death is really a double gain of fame and fortune.

"Is he only 80 dollars for the western championship bonus? Is the league crazy? I will personally pay another 80, Lin will take 20, and everyone will share the rest!"

The teammates laughed and applauded, but they were muttering in their hearts, 80 dollars is not a drop in the bucket for you wolf king.

Lin Fei was a little embarrassed to be praised by everyone, so he cleared his throat and said:
"The game is not over yet, don't let Coach Sanders hear it, or he will scold us for underestimating the enemy again!"

"Madman" also showed a rare sense of humor, pretending to be serious and said:

"Lin is right, don't get too excited, I have a hunch that Kobe will explode in the second half..."

Just when everyone thought that the "madman" was going to follow Lin Fei and say that it was not certain whether the team could win the victory and that they had to be vigilant, this guy suddenly widened his eyes and made a big reversal:

"So, the points we win against the Lakers in the end will probably not exceed 20 points!"

"Hahaha……"

The "alien" Kassel, who was in the physical therapist, was checked by the team doctor at this time and found that his back injury had recurred structural damage, and he could no longer play in the second half.

Cassel nodded solemnly. It is not impossible to fight with injuries, but he must also consider the next finals.

Listening to the cheers and laughter of his teammates in the locker room outside, Cassell also showed a satisfied smile on his face. The morale of the team is soaring tonight. I hope we can win the victory in one go in the second half.

In the locker room of the visiting team, the atmosphere will be very depressing.

There is only a thin line between life and death. If you win, you will enter the finals. If you lose, you will go home to fish.

Winners and losers, the NBA has been this way since ancient times.

O'Neill and Kobe remained silent, but their eyes were always burning with an unyielding flame.

The Lakers did not give up, and the Zijin Army did not give up.

If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight.

The glory and pride of the three consecutive championships have always inspired the OK team to break through the hardships, even though the two are now in harmony.

"Zen Master" didn't put too much pressure on the players. At the current level, 12 points behind at halftime, it is no longer a problem that can be solved by instilling chicken soup for the soul.

He just sat among the players and performed the top PUA Dafa, calmly hitting the soul:

"Since the end of the Bulls era in 98, the NBA has never produced an Eastern Conference champion!"

"For many years in the NBA, the Western Conference Finals have been more exciting than the finals! The competition is also more intense"

"So you guys know exactly what the victory in tonight's game means!"

"Don't think about whether we are behind, let alone think about how many three-pointers that guy Lin has hit!"

"We have only two tasks on the court, and that is to attack and defend!"

"Zen Master" finally called the rookie Luke Walton outside the locker room alone, and said in a low voice like hiding a knife in a smile:

"Luke, you did a great job, your father and I are so proud of you!"

"In the second half, you are likely to be given a new task. As long as you can complete it well, I guarantee that the Lakers can renew your contract with you in advance with a very considerable contract!"

Luke Wharton was a little confused, but the soul of the second-year boy was still burning:

"Coach, everything follows your arrangement!"

The second half started quickly.

"Alien" Cassell couldn't play, so Philip Sanders asked backup point guard Darrick Martin to make up. Wolf King, Madman, Szebiak and Olowokandi are still the mainstays.

Lin Fei is a mobile post, ready to plug and play at any time, catching the Lakers by surprise.

In G5 and G6 of the Western Conference Finals in the past, the Timberwolves didn't have much choice when they were behind. They could only give it a go. Lin Fei's three-pointer became the coach's betting target.

But tonight, the Timberwolves are all soldiers, and they have obvious advantages in score and momentum. Lin Fei has been opened up to use more ways, which makes Philip Saunders full of joy.

The entire third quarter.

The Timberwolves have always run through the team's offensive and defensive strategies this season, calm, tough, and orderly.

The inside twin towers took advantage of the Lakers' lack of Malone. The Wolf King got 20+10+3 before the end of the third quarter, and the new MVP didn't have the slightest moisture.

Lin Fei played less than 3 minutes in the middle and end of the third quarter.

While trying not to hold back the team on the defensive end, the offensive end showed the heroic qualities of an assassin killer, relying on the excellent cover of his teammates, throwing off the defense, and then scored two three-pointers.

One of the balls was hit on Kobe's head, and the other three-pointer was hit on the head of O'Neal who switched defenses.

He hit three three-pointers on Kobe's head in a row, and under the effect of the [Superstar Killer Card], Kobe's hand feeling also fell to the bottom.

At the end of the third quarter, the Lakers were desperate to chase points, but Kobe was 3 for 0 from the outside.

But O'Neal stood up at the critical moment. He made 8 of 6 free throws in a single quarter when he was hacked by the shark. At the end of the quarter, he grabbed offensive rebounds in a row and led the team to a 9:3.

However, the momentum at home is monstrous, and the Lakers still resist to the death after all.

After three quarters.

Timberwolves (82): (67) Lakers.

Still holding a 15-point lead.

At the beginning of the final quarter, Philip Sanders continued to deploy the five-tiger lineup with both offense and defense, while the OK combination of the Lakers obviously began to run out of energy, and the Black Mamba continued to fight crazily.

"Madman" took over the banner of the Wolf King's offense, scored 5 points with a sudden shot, and spat trash talk at Kobe:
"Kobe, tonight is the day you go home, happy holidays, I can give you a pair of fishing rods for free!"

The game reached 8 minutes and 02 seconds in the final quarter.

The Timberwolves have led by 21 points.

O'Neill's free throws began to be inaccurate again, "Zen Master" reluctantly replaced the Sharks, replaced them with Karim Rush, let go of the inside line, and increased the firepower of the outside line.

The second-year teenager Karim Rush was really upbeat. He let go and hit two three-pointers in a row.

But the lead of the Timberwolves is still 20+, and the Lakers without O'Neal were easily penetrated by the Timberwolves.

Time is running out for the Lakers.

In the last 5 minutes of the game, as the wolf king turned over and entered the penalty area, he made a flying dunk.

"Boom!"

Timberwolves (98): (77) Lakers.

Still holding a huge advantage of 21 points.

Wanting to recover 5 points in 21 minutes of the Western Conference Finals is as difficult as ever.

The "Zen Master" reluctantly called a timeout and replaced Kobe, who had been hitting the iron continuously, which was basically equivalent to surrendering.

There was a tsunami in the arena of the Target Center, and the live DJ shouted with a loud voice:

"At 5 minutes and 02 seconds, the Timberwolves are only 302 seconds away from the first Western Conference championship in team history!"

Pause back.

Out of respect, Philip Sanders also removed Wolf King, Madman and Szebiak and replaced them with Lin Fei, Hoiberg and Mark Madsai.

Without the OK combination, the Lakers obviously lost their soul, and the defeat was already settled. Even though Fisher was still on the court, he didn't have much energy in chasing and defending Lin Fei.

Lin Fei also took advantage of the decrease in the intensity of the game and fired consecutive shots on the offensive end. Within 2 minutes, Sanyang Kaitai made every shot and scored 3 three-pointers.

The Timberwolves' lead suddenly came to 28 points.

The home fans cheered and chanted: "Ninth, ninth, ninth..."

Kobe and O'Neal, who were sitting on the Lakers bench, were obviously unhappy, and said angrily:

"What is this guy Lin doing? He still earns points during garbage time. Is this humiliating us?"

Gary Payton, who was beside him, smiled awkwardly and said, "You may have forgotten that he is a substitute. The Timberwolves have 9 players in rotation. If he doesn't play during garbage time!"

OK combination: "..."

(End of this chapter)