Legend of Tomorrow

? The Timberwolves asked swingman Sprewell to defend Guo Xu, and sent people near the penalty area to help defend against double teams, but he still had a way to perform, relying on his quick running without the ball.

In the time loop, Guo Xu did Pat Riley's devilish training, and his physical strength surpassed that of rookie Wade. In his previous life, Wade averaged more than 38 minutes per game starting in the second season, and his physical strength in the early stages of his career was among the best in the NBA.

At present, in terms of endurance in the league, perhaps only Hamilton, who comes from a long-distance running family, and Iverson, who averaged more than 40 minutes per game in his career, can compare with him.

It is very common in the NBA for a swingman to defend the point guard. He has a height advantage and can easily interfere with shooting. But that has to be against ordinary point guards. Against point guards like Iverson, Guo Xu, and TJ Ford, the swingman's main defense is misplaced and easily passed. When encountering a screen, the pursuit will be slow.

Madman is close to 34 years old and has passed his prime. In his previous life, Kobe, who had not gained weight in the 2001 Finals, had better defensive ability than Madman, which made it difficult for him to guard Iverson. This is why Tyronn Lue became famous in one battle.

Guo Xu led the Suns to a 65-42 halftime lead, scoring 35 points, 4 assists and 21 points in a single quarter.

Guo Xu didn't rest in the second half, and the coaching staff didn't allow the first-year rookie to come up for training.

With Guo Xu on the court, the Suns have a backbone. Otherwise, if there is a lack of cooperation, the players will take turns falling into singles.

Fortunately, Guo Xu didn't rest, otherwise the Timberwolves might have made another wave to catch up with the score difference. In this game, blue-collar swingman Hassell was in great shape. He scored three mid-range shots in the third quarter and scored two layups on counterattacks. , 5-for-5 from the field.

Garnett also began to play, not only scoring himself, but also using screens and support to create opportunities for his teammates.

For a period of time, Coach Sanders asked substitute point guard Martin to play, speeding up the pace and counterattacking with the Suns, and the effect was surprisingly good.

In this quarter, the Timberwolves led the Suns 33 to 26 and trailed by 16 points entering the final quarter.

Guo Xu's shooting touch declined, but he still scored 10 points and 2 assists. He scored 45 points and 6 assists in three quarters.

In the final quarter, it was Sprewell who started to show off his power again, scoring two points through a layup. He received a pass from Garnett on an empty cut and caused Stoudemire to foul and make two free throws.

The point difference was narrowed to only 12 points, and the home fans began to cheer, seeing the hope of winning.

Barkley lamented: Except for Jason, the Suns' young players all have mental problems. They rely too much on Jason, and today they lost a lot of points in the second half.

Smith analyzed: “The Suns’ biggest weakness is that the core players are too young.

There has never been an example of such a young team winning the championship in NBA history. They lack a veteran who can stabilize the situation at critical moments. Now it depends on whether Guo Xu can stand up like he did in the first half.

An old house where a treasure. In the NBA, the role of veterans on the team is obvious.

Veterans with good scoring skills and game experience often serve as role players or sixth men in the team. Although their playing time is not much and their statistics are not gorgeous, they can make the lineup better.

Guo Xu knew about this hidden danger last summer, but did not ask the management to make a trade because he believed in the talents of this group of teammates and his own abilities. This season, they are going to break the historical law that young people cannot win the NBA championship and use their talents to Crush everything!

Guo Xu ran back from the left corner. Stoudemire and Nene came up with an elevator door in the middle, blocking Cassel and Garnett. Guo Xu caught the ball in the middle and turned around to shoot a jumper. The action was done in one go, and the ball was hollow. Access the network.

94 to 79, personal 48th point.

The Timberwolves attacked, Cassel singled out Guo Xu, leaned back twice, turned around and made a jump shot. 94 to 81.

Cassel didn't do any celebrations when returning to defense, but he usually performed the controversial Cassell Dance at home. Guo Xu's crazy scoring has caused Cassel to be under great pressure and his penis has sunk into his abdomen...

In the positional battle, Guo Xu moved to catch the ball, but Garnett did not follow him, fearing that the two inside players would cut through.

During the timeout, Sanders told the players that no matter what data Guo Xu got in this game, their first goal was to win. As long as they win one more game, they would be safe. No team can come back from being behind 0-3. .

Sprewell actively pursued the defense, and Guo Xu got a one-on-one opportunity on the weak side. He dribbled under his crotch and changed direction, then dribbled behind his back to create space, and scored a mid-range shot from the left.

96 to 81, personal 50th point.

Barkley shouted: It's 50 points. The final quarter has just begun. If Jason takes more shots, he may challenge 60 points today. He is already crazy.

Smith said: No matter what the final result of the series is, Jason is not a loser. He has proven that he is the player with the strongest scoring ability currently. Interestingly, the two players with the best scoring ability in the playoffs are two players who are about 180cm tall. Defender.

The Timberwolves attacked, and the Madman broke through and was double-teamed. The freed center Johnson caught the ball and made a mid-range shot. The rebound was grabbed by Nene, and he immediately passed the ball and counterattacked.

Guo Xu passed halftime and glanced at Joe Johnson without passing the ball. He suddenly shot a three-pointer two steps outside the three-point line in the middle. Cassell retreated relatively far back, and his center of gravity was lowered. He mainly focused on preventing breakthroughs and had no time to block shots.

Like Payton, Cassel is already a floor defender. He has a slow bounce and can only step forward and stretch out his hand to slightly interfere. Although Guo Xu's shot was far away, the rhythm was very good and the ball hit the net hollowly.

99 to 81, personal 53rd point.

This goal made many home fans feel cold and their cheers for the home team were muted. At the critical moment, Guo Xu scored 8 points in a row to withstand the Timberwolves' counterattack.

If this kind of person is overrated, then who else in the NBA is not overrated?

Garnett played in singles, used his footsteps and shoulder swing to reach the baseline successfully in the low post, and scored a one-handed dunk. 99 to 83.

Garnett usually beats his chest and roars when he completes a dunk, showing his unparalleled domineering attitude. Today the Wolf King stopped roaring and returned to defense honestly. He is under the greatest pressure. If the Timberwolves lose today and a backdrop is used, his goal celebration will be very eye-catching.

After the game, the media will definitely compare the cores of the two teams. Garnett felt helpless. He never said that he severely suppressed the Suns inside, nor did he say that he was a better player than Guo Xu and should win the regular season MVP. These were all said by the media, hard. He was promoted to a very high position.

If he loses at home, he will be the first to be questioned. Guo Xu's condition today is obviously better than in the last game, and it will be equally difficult for his teammates to switch defenses without double-teaming him.

Garnett's actual height is 215cm. No matter how hard he tries to defend a defender, it's difficult, especially for a small defender. When he breaks through, his center of gravity is lower than his waist. How can he easily keep up?

The Timberwolves attacked, and Cassel faced Guo Xu with a three-pointer, but Guo Xu only slightly interfered. The opportunity came, but Cassel couldn't grasp it. He was eager to chase points and did things he was not good at.

Nene blocked Garnett and Stoudemire grabbed the backcourt rebound.

Sanders shook his head on the sidelines. If Mad Dog Madsen didn't play, he could only rely on Garnett to grab offensive rebounds. The other players' rebounds were too poor. When Madsen is on the outside, there is someone who can open up at will. The Suns' defensive pressure is greatly reduced, and they may not be able to guard Guo Xu well.

Guo Xu took the ball to the frontcourt and passed it to Joe Johnson, and then started running without the ball, switching freely between with and without the ball.

Today the Timberwolves' weakness was completely captured by the Suns. Singles Joe did not pass the ball back to Guo Xu this time. He leaned against Cassel on the right side and turned around twice to hit a mid-range shot. His physical advantage was clearly visible, and his opponent could only slightly interfere.

This goal is not an assist from Guo Xu, but it is a beautiful single, 101 to 83.