It's different now, more than a month has passed, and the Timberwolves have already completed the initial run-in under the guidance of Phil Jackson. The Timberwolves, the Knicks' defending championship rivals this season, if they can't win them, then everything is all empty talk.

The high-intensity training did not last long, and before noon, Coach K announced his disbandment.

My teammates are back in their respective homes, it's Christmas, and although there is a need to train, the holiday season still needs to be done. Lamar drove to the hospital, and according to the doctor's examination, Vanessa gave birth in the next two days.

With childbirth imminent, Vanessa's recent reaction has been particularly strong, and her temper is unpredictable, which makes the whole family nervous.

When Lamar arrived at the hospital, the whole family was there. Vanessa's parents also flew from Mexico to New York.

After greeting everyone, Lamar entered the intensive care unit. Vanessa was lying quietly inside, one hand was stroking back and forth on her bulging lower abdomen, if she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, Lamar wouldn't have believed that Vanessa, who usually couldn't stop like a little bee, would have such a quiet side.

"Honey, how do you feel?" Lamar walked over and gave Vanessa a gentle kiss on the forehead.

Vanessa had a maternal glow on her face: "I feel like this little guy can't wait to come out." ”

Lamar also smiled: "That's great news!"

"What about you?"

"Very good!" Lamar moved his shoulders, the task of the recent game has been a bit heavy, and he has not been well rested: "I want to greet our little angel with a victory!"

"It's Pandora!" Vanessa laughed, adding the name they had agreed upon.

"Okay, Pandora, Pandora!" Lamar didn't make Vanessa angry at this time, so he had to smile against his will and put his hand on Vanessa's lower abdomen, gently caressing, feeling the rhythm of the little life inside.

Pandora, Lamar didn't really want the soon-to-be little guy to be called that name in his heart. In his opinion, Angel Angel is the most suitable for his daughter, but he can't bear Vanessa's strength, so he has to bow his arrogant head.

At this time, Leon broke in, saw Lamar, and quickly pounced, hugging Lamar's thighs tightly.

Lamar smiled, picked Leon up, and took his little hand to caress Vanessa's lower abdomen.

"Leon, you will have to protect Pandora well in the future, you know?"

Leon listened as if he didn't understand, but after Lamar finished speaking, he nodded very solemnly, and promised like a little man: "I know, I will protect her!"

Vanessa smiled and asked, "Then how are you going to protect her?"

Leon tilted his head and thought for a moment, then said in a milky voice, "I want to be the best man first, just like my father." In that case, no one would dare to bully Pandora!"

"Didn't you like LeBron James the most?" Vanessa looked at her son with a playful smile on her face.

Leon became anxious when he heard this, and loudly defended: "No, he's not King Kong, and he's not handsome at all!"

As soon as he heard the little guy's explanation, Lamar thought of the scene and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Vanessa immediately looked at Lamar suspiciously, she was also very curious, why Leon, the little guy, had suddenly changed his position since that game, and no longer regarded King Kong as his idol.

It's been almost a week since that game.

Lamar, who played at full strength in that game, overwhelmed James in every way and led the team to an 89-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Lamar scored 55 points alone in that game, compared to James' 20.

And under the pressure of Lamar's strong momentum, James only hit 7 of the 29 shots in the whole game, which is really a big failure.

What made Lamar feel the most amused was that after the game, LeBron James took the initiative to give the little guy his signed jersey in order to save face. It's a pity that the little guy didn't give him face at all, as soon as he saw him, he threw himself into Lamar's arms and cried, and shouted at his own poop: "Baba, he's so ugly, he's a villain, not King Kong!

LeBron stealing chickens and rice was not successful, not only did he not save face, but even lost his lining.

As for Lamar, he was holding Leon with a bewildered face. It wasn't until the little guy calmed down that Lamar learned the truth from Leon's intermittent explanations.

It turns out that Leon really likes King Kong, but this King Kong is not King Kong. The little guy liked the super gorilla from the comics and movies, not LeBron James, who looked like a gorilla.

Lamar was also embarrassed when he learned the truth. While it was a foolish decision to bring the little one to Cleveland and caused him a lot of trouble, Lamar wasn't without his rewards.

In this game, Lamar's god-like image was deeply imprinted in Leon's heart. The child, who was not qualitative, immediately replaced the person he admired the most with his father.

After that game, the Knicks were still in shape. So far, they have won 22 in a row. If this trend continues, as long as they can defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves in today's Christmas game, they may really be invincible.

Seeing Leon's serious appearance, Lamar also laughed. Every father wants to be a role model for his children, and Lamar is no exception: "Alright, little one, now you have a task to protect your mother!"

"Yes!" Leon replied solemnly, straightening his chest.

Vanessa's eyes crossed with a hint of loss: "Are you going to leave now?"

As a woman, and a woman who was about to give birth, Vanessa didn't want Lamar to leave her at this time. She wanted Lamar to stay with her until the birth of her child.

But Vanessa knows that this will not work, Lamar has his own career, and the value of his life can only be reflected on the basketball court.

Lamar gently stroked Vanessa's hair: "Don't worry, dear, I'll be back as soon as possible." I'm going to give victory to our little princess, and I'm going to see her born with my own eyes. She is the best gift that God has given us, and I must see her born with my own eyes!"

Vanessa pursed her lips and smiled, nodded and said, "Okay, Lamar." I got it! Come back with victory. ”

At Christmas, the whole city of New York is in full swing and full of festive spirits.

Today's weather is good, but only for Christmas, of course. Snowflakes began to fall in the sky of New York from the morning.

In addition to snowflakes, Christmas songs can be heard everywhere in the city. Some businesses also launched a campaign to give back to the citizens today, although it is nothing compared to the American knives they earn in a year, but their actions can at least allow those homeless people to have a sandwich and a cup of hot coffee in the middle of the ice and snow, and feel the festive atmosphere.

The Minnesota Timberwolves arrived in New York without feeling the Christmas spirit at all. Because even at Christmas, there are at least 300 deadly fans waiting for them at the airport in the cold wind and snow. However, the fans are not here to welcome them, but to put pressure on the Timberwolves.

"Huskies, get out of Minnesota!"

"Gilbert, you're the shameless Judas!"

Hundreds of people cursed together, but the most cursed was given to Arenas, the Timberwolves' starting point guard. Who made Arenas defect from New York in the offseason for a big contract.

At 8:30 p.m., both sides of the game slowly walked into the arena.

It's Christmas, so Madison's live handed out Santa Claus hats for free. The number of people who came to watch the game today reached 22,527, not only the aisle was full, but even the VIP seats were full.

There are many big-name movie stars and singers near the stadium.

Although it is Christmas, such a good opportunity to show their faces and such a grand scene, they will naturally not miss it. Even though it's cold and snowy outside, these people, especially those female stars who urgently need the attention of the camera, are still dressed very revealingly.

Lamar gently kissed his empty ring finger before leading his team onto the field.

New York Knicks starting lineup:

Center: Samuel Dampoter;

Power forward: Lamar Odom;

Small forward: Sean Battier;

Shooting guard: Devin Wade;

Point guard: Chauncey Billups.

The starting lineup of the Knicks is still the same as the previous personnel arrangement, and this lineup can be said to be well-run under Coach K. In terms of staffing, whether it is an internal or external line, it is both offensive and defensive.

Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup:

Center: Ben Wallace;

Power Forward: Kevin Garnett;

Small forwards: James Posey;

Shooting guards: Ray Allen;

Point guard: Gilbert Arenas.

The only change in the Timberwolves' starting lineup from the previous one is at the small forward position.

Campbell had a big contract, but he was terrible. Originally, Phil Jackson also hoped to use it for a while, but as the game deepened, Phil Jackson finally couldn't stand his poor performance and threw him to the bench.

Originally, the small forward position was the weak link of the Timberwolves, and Phil Jackson really had no more options in this position besides Campbell, which is why Phil Jackson has always hoped for the old guy.