As the minutes of the game passed, Lamar, who had consumed too much energy in the third quarter, began to lose his scoring efficiency and turned to some passing and organizing the team's offense. Lamar didn't really care about the honor of breaking Michael Jordan's scoring record at Madison!

It's the same with the three-headed monsters on the Minnesota Timberwolves' side, they're older after all, and it's really a little difficult for them to stick to the game like this. At the beginning, he was still majestic, and Garnett, who abused Hilario like his grandson, was also a lot quieter at this time, and more often played the role of a rebounding guardian.

The situation on the pitch was scorching, and the managers of both sides became nervous.

Sanders frequently deployed troops, but he never dared to move the three-headed monster, because no matter who these three people were, their role on the field was not something that anyone else could replace. Once one corner of the three-headed monster collapses, the Minnesota Timberwolves are likely to be overwhelmed by the Knicks' powerful attack group in an instant.

Van Gundy's mood is not easy either, and he is also constantly trying new lineups. Although the Knicks are young and full of impact, the experience of the players is limited after all, and even Lamar, the soul of the team, only has more than 4 seasons of NBA experience (in fact, Lamar is an out-and-out old monster, and the experience of the two lives before and after adds up to absolutely crush % of the players, the only pity is that Lamar has no experience in leading the team in his previous life, otherwise it would be perfect!). Once the critical moment comes, the psychological pressure alone can crush these young people.

As the game entered the second half of the fourth quarter, the score gap between the two sides was still two goals. Both sides also began to make more mistakes due to the physical exertion and the tense atmosphere of the game. In the period from the seventh minute to the ninth minute, the two sides actually fell into a scoring drought and did not score a point.

Seeing that the game was coming to an end, the managers of both sides invariably shifted the focus of their attacks to their respective core players. The Minnesota Timberwolves re-established Garnett's position as the No. 1 point of attack in order to ensure offensive efficiency, while the Knicks once again put the offensive banner in Lamar's hands.

Garnett rose up and beat Hilario on the inside and scored with a hook shot. Immediately after that, Lamar hit the shot and hit the color.

Garnett then singled Hilario again, causing the latter to foul and then hit both free throws. Turning around, Lamar staged another dragon chasing attack, and the violent dunk was successful.

With 10.8 seconds left in the game, the Knicks now have a two-point lead and the Minnesota Timberwolves have one last chance to attack. The Knicks, for their part, made the first adjustment, with Hilario being replaced and replaced with Arenas. With a large area and four small, the speed of the five players on the field is not slow, and it can be seen that Van Gundy wants to fight for this last defense. ”

The Minnesota Timberwolves also made a change, Jaric came on the court again, replaced Sciolatliffe, they looked like they wanted to focus on the outside and let it go, and they didn't want to play overtime! Sanders is understandable to do this, after all, the three-headed monster is not young, and overtime is definitely not the Knicks' opponent. ”

The Minnesota Timberwolves tee off and the ball gets to Kassel. Billups pounced on the first moment, trying to slow down Cassel's attack and consume a little more time.

The rest of the Knicks players also pulled up and implemented a man-to-man strategy against every player in the Minnesota Timberwolves. At this point, the game can be decided in a breath and both sides have to play 100 per cent and try to do their best.

Kassel knew very well that this was the team's last chance. He didn't want to lose, and although he had been in the league for more than a dozen seasons, that didn't dampen the old guy's ambitions. There's a good chance he'll get his first championship ring of his career this season, and he doesn't want any surprises about that.

Carefully carrying the ball through the halfcourt, Cassel couldn't help but glance at the timer on the basketball hoop, with 7.3 seconds left, a two-point gap, and the final attack.

Looking at his teammates who were all fighting for positions and preparing to respond, and looking at Billups in front of him, Kassel, who had no chance to shoot, didn't know who the ball should be passed to for a while.

Thankfully, at this time, Garnett helped him make a decision. I saw that the wolf king suddenly took a big stride, and then moved sideways, blocking the unprepared Hilario behind him, opened his arms, and shouted: "Here!"

Seeing this, Cassel didn't hesitate anymore, made a ground-hitting pass, handed the basketball to Garnett, who was near the free throw line, and then moved to the right corner, trying to run open for Garnett while drawing the attention of the Knicks' defense.

After Garnett received the ball, he saw that his teammates on the outside were tightly guarded, and knew that the chance of a lore was not great. With no choice, the wolf king made a decisive decision, leaned back against Lamar, and then suddenly turned around and wanted to assault the basket. There is no way to score two points at this time, and if you want to shoot a lethal three-point when the Knicks are in place, it is tantamount to going to the sky.

By this time in the game, Lamar had become an impregnable wall against Garnett, at least he would not let Garnett take what he wanted, like Hilario.

Garnett saw that Lamar's defense was unusually tight, and he really didn't get a chance. Seeing that there was little time left, he could only choose to pass, and when he saw a position, Garnett passed the ball with both hands.

"Sean!"

Suddenly, Bobby Simmons yelled and slammed into the bottom corner of the left three-point line. There was none other than Szczebiak, the most dangerous shooter on the Minnesota Timberwolves' perimeter line, who picked up the ball.

At this time, Simmons, who should be responsible for defending Szczebiak, was just pinned down by Sprewell, who was interspersed with runs on the inside, and Battier, who rotated to defend, was not yet in place, and Szczebiak was facing a huge gap at this time.

Bobby Simmonston was in a cold sweat, and jumped up nearly a meter and a half away from Szczerbiak, leaned forward and stretched out his arms, and fanned the basketball that Szczerbiak had already lifted.

Szzebiak can create such a big name with his shooting ability, relying on his excellent mental quality. When the game is over and the team desperately needs someone to step up and make the final shot that will decide the game, he is often the obvious choice.

But at this time, facing Bobby Simmons, who rushed towards him like a fierce god, he couldn't help but panic a little in his heart.

Before Bobby Simmons' fingertips could almost touch the basketball, Szczerbiak finally made a move, and the basketball swiped across Lamar's fingertips and flew towards the basket.

At this time, no one in the audience could sit quietly in their seats, and the other players on the court had long forgotten their own duties, and they all looked up at the basketball that was gliding in the air.

The red light at the end of the game is on.

If this ball goes in, the Minnesota Timberwolves will achieve a Jedi comeback and occupy the first place in the league. If not, there really isn't a team in the league today that can stop the Knicks from dominating.

The Minnesota Timberwolves' bench players on the sidelines were ready to celebrate, and they all had absolute confidence in Szczebiak, but Szczebiak, who had just made his final shot, looked solemn.

No one knows better than Wally himself, although the ball just now seems to be very smooth, but only he knows that he was obviously a little hasty when shooting, and did not reach the most comfortable and accustomed shooting point.

"Bang!"

A dull sound of iron slammed into the chest of a Minnesota Timberwolves player. The entire Timberwolves were dumbfounded, and no one believed that Szzerbiak would miss at the most critical time.

Seeing the basketball pop out of the frame, Lamar's hanging heart finally let go. Then there was a strong feeling of exhaustion all over his body, a feeling like Lamar that Lamar had never tried this season, even in the game against the Rockets, and he didn't feel as deep as he did now.

Ignoring his teammates who were celebrating the victory, Lamar put his hands on his knees and let out a long breath: "It's over! Damn! I'm going to feel like I'm relieved, it's over." ”

"Lamar, we won, we won!" Hilario excitedly grabbed Lamar's shoulders and roared loudly in Lamar's ear, as if they had won the championship.

Hilario played well in this game, especially in the second half, he controlled Garnett very well and helped the team withstand the Minnesota Timberwolves' final comeback. He recorded a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds in the game, especially when he was against Wolves King Garnett, so it's no wonder he's so excited.

"Yes, we won, we won!" Lamar replied and broke free from under Hilario's strong arms, now he just wanted to hurry home and get a good night's sleep in the comfortable big bed.

But after taking two steps, he stopped, looked back, and sure enough, he saw Garnett looking directly at him. Sensing Lamar's gaze, Garnett looked a little evasive, turned and walked towards the players' tunnel. It's not for them today, the game is over, and there's no point in staying.

Lamar laughed and chased after him, he didn't know why he was doing this, did he want to demonstrate, or did he want to comfort his brother? Even he didn't know very well!

"Don't try to say anything to me!" Garnett said impatiently as he watched Lamar walk towards him, frowning.