It's the god of death

Chapter 171 173 The gap between them is so big!

On the evening of March 3, the Minnesota Target Center was overcrowded.

Even the cold weather did not dampen the fiery atmosphere of this early March war between wolf and wolf.

Fans are full of expectations for this battle for the top spot in the Western Conference and the preview of the Western Conference Finals.

Before the game, when warming up and shooting, O'Neal pulled Payton and talked for a long time.

Obviously, O'Neal is also quite afraid of Ye Ying, the Timberwolves' offensive engine.

And Ye Ying, in the death stare of Kobe and O'Neal, walked towards the man who looked exactly like Jaylen who was practicing three-point shooting outside the three-point line of the Lakers half court.

"Haha, Kyle, we meet again, how are you doing?"

I screamed in my heart, 'Don't come here! Seeing that he couldn't hide, Korver could only bite the bullet and reply,
"I should be better off if you guys hadn't been chasing us after us."

Ye Ying slapped Korver violently, and said to Korver who was almost torn apart by him,

"Ha! The team's record should be something that O'Neal and Kobe should worry about. You really think of yourself as the team."

Korver glanced at Ye Ying angrily.

Just don’t treat me as a small person as a human being!
After the turbulent shooting practice, the game quickly entered the opening ceremony.

Ye Ying found that the cheers and shouts of the fans today were particularly energetic.

Not only them, the fans also very much hope to see the team revenge.

In the first three matches this season, the Timberwolves lost after a "big battle" for the first time, and they also lost two generals, Ye Ying and Madman.

Although the second game was won, Payton was absent from the opposing team, so there was really no reference value;
In the third game, O'Neal beat the Timberwolves directly because he was not selected as the All-Star starter.

Therefore, the record of the two sides against the Timberwolves in the first three games this season is 1 win and 2 losses, which means that if the Timberwolves lose this game, the record of the two sides will become 1 win and 3 losses. Very big!

Therefore, for the Timberwolves, this game is really not to be missed.

Before the game, Garnett approached Ye Ying and said that they will work together in this game, put everything else aside, and beat the Lakers to death first.

Well, in Ye Ying's understanding of everything else, it should be because he didn't help Kevin get the MVP...

Others, it seems that there is nothing to let go of.

Soon, the starting players of both sides re-entered the court, and the Lakers were super F4 plus three-point shooter Rick Fox.

The Timberwolves are still in the regular lineup.

After playing, Garnett looked at O'Neal, who was in great spirits, and hurriedly explained to Olowokandi.

"Michael, try to hold back, and I will help you defend."

Olowokandi nodded steadily.

He practiced for a long time after he didn't face O'Neal in Los Angeles last time. Tonight, it's time to test the results!

Even if he can't stop O'Neal, he will not allow O'Neal to play wild in their restricted area!

"Snapped--!"

Tonight's O'Neal is in excellent form, jumping directly to win Olowokandi and giving the Lakers a chance to attack first.

After settling down at halftime, the Sharks made no secret of his strong desire to win tonight, and reached out to signal Payton to pass the ball.

Payton was also unambiguous and passed the ball directly.

Payton has always had the greatest confidence in O'Neal-even if he knows that his opponent will definitely arrange it tonight!

But having said that, O'Neill has never seen such a big storm.

For example, this time, seeing Garnett who was about to move, O'Neal didn't back down, but slammed into the paint with two slams.

Anyone can play hard in the low position, but O'Neill can use his body and skills to play with a powerful momentum!
Olowokandi, who was full of confidence before the game, felt that his ribs were about to be broken because of O'Neal's two strikes!

Defending O'Neal is really an extremely difficult task!

This is not over. After reaching the penalty area, O'Neal blocked Olowokandi's position with a pivotal foot with a skillful footstep, and then directly separated Olowokandi and scored with one hand. He did not give Garnett any help Opportunity!

O'Neill, who became ruthless, is so clueless!

"Animals!"

At the scene, the Timberwolves fans in the Target Center Arena couldn't help cursing.

"Thanks to Shaquille O'Neal, this ball end is a perfect combination of strength and skill.

Many fans only talk about O'Neal's great power, but they ignore how good O'Neal's low-post footsteps are. "

Director Zhang couldn't help but praise.

O'Neill was Xiaoye's opponent today, but Director Zhang did not belittle him against his will.

Looking back, Ye Ying called for Olowokandi to pick and roll.

This trick has been verified in the last game that it can play a good effect against O'Neal who doesn't like to defend.

I don't know that the Lakers have made adjustments here, and they will directly defend a wave of zone defense.

Ye Ying was caught by Payton who bypassed the pick-and-roll, and Olowokandi was caught by the "elbow god" Malone and failed.

Ye Ying made an instant decision and gave Garnett a small opening.

Unexpectedly, O'Neal's desire to win tonight was so strong that he swam out of the restricted area and interfered with Garnett with his long arms.

In the end, the wolf king's iron-blooded big jump shot came out!

Then, tonight, O'Neal, who was in peak form and dreamed of returning to the top, once again swam back to the penalty area in the form of a big shark, protecting the backcourt with unparalleled momentum!
The Lakers didn't have many fast breaks in the previous games, but the Zen master tonight obviously prepared a lot of gifts for the Timberwolves.

In the All-Star Game, Kobe Bryant failed in the lore and O'Neal lost the MVP. He, the head coach, obviously felt uncomfortable. He really prepared for this game as a playoff.

On the court, Kobe, who received a pass from O'Neal, rushed towards the Timberwolves halfway like lightning. In this game, he also held his breath!
Looking at the madman in front of him and Ye Ying who double-teamed, Peter Pan, who hit the penalty area tonight, was extremely calm, and distributed the ball to Payton who was emptied.

Payton also lived up to Kobe's trust, and made an open mid-range shot!
4 is better than 0!

The menacing Lakers directly showed the momentum to swallow the Timberwolves alive.

"The Lakers are in great shape today."

Assistant coach Mitchell said next to head coach Saunders.

"But there's no guarantee they won't be in the playoffs."

Sanders' serious face was written all over his face.

The Lakers during this period were a hurdle that every championship team in the Western Conference or the entire league could not overcome.

They can't expect the Spurs to break out and kill the Lakers, and then they can kill the Lakers to enter the finals, right?

On the court, Ye Ying directed his teammates to move continuously, and then passed the ball to Hoiberg who ran out of space.

However, Hoiberg's shot continued to hit the iron under Rick Fox's active defense.

The Lakers tonight are really united, monolithic, playing the momentum of a championship team on both offense and defense!

Garnett, very actively rushed into the penalty area to fight for an offensive rebound, but he was directly blocked by Malone's iron elbow!
Western All-Star starting power forward? The most versatile power forward in NBA history?
You have to lie down obediently in front of my postman!

In the penalty area, the extremely excited O'Neal blocked Olowokandi to protect the backcourt rebound, and then looked for Kobe!

Zijin Lakers, anti-counterfeiting is coming again!
Galloping to the front court, Kobe made a three-pointer against the madman and hit a three-pointer!

This kind of goal is not difficult to create and difficult to score. Perhaps no one in NBA history is better than Kobe!
7 is better than 0!

The fiery Lakers stopped the Timberwolves at the beginning!

In Barkley's words:

"The gap between No. [-] and No. [-] in the West may be greater than No. [-] to No. [-]!"

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(End of this chapter)