Bryant warmed up and returned to his locker room, where Harris was explaining what the Timberwolves team needs to look out for. While the Lakers easily took the Timberwolves in their first two games, the team has been on the rise lately, winning back-to-back games against multiple playoff-caliber opponents.

First of all, the big man shooter that the Lakers didn't defend in these two games, small forward Tom Gugliotta, the No. 6 pick in '92, is currently averaging 20.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.1 blocks per game, and there is no doubt that he is the offensive endpoint for the Timberwolves. His excellent shooting touch and height of 2.08 meters can make opposing players suffer.

The Lakers have given the big shooter a lot of points in both games, and the responsibility lies with the Lakers' forward defense, with Bowen's height of 2.01 meters and Tom Gugliotta's height of 2.08 meters somewhat out of place.

The Timberwolves' forward height is really outrageous, with a small forward of 2.08 meters and a power forward of 2.16 meters. This height of the forward is enough to compare with many strong teams in rebounding and confrontation. However, such height is easy to be penetrated by a breakthrough striker.

The current American professional basketball is not the kind of small forward prosperity in later generations, there are various types of top small forwards, and now the small forwards in the league are still mostly role players, there are not many good small forwards, and the strongest scoring ability is only the queen bee Glen Les of the Charlotte Hornets, who ranks first on the small forward scoring list with an average of 25.7 points per game.

The Timberwolves' forward line is definitely superior to the Lakers' forward line, Tom Gogliotta vs Bruce Bowen, Kevin Garnett vs Campbell. Although the Lakers easily defeated the Timberwolves in the first two games, it is undeniable that the Timberwolves' forward strength is much higher than that of the Lakers.

Harris repeatedly stressed that the Lakers must limit the Timberwolves' forward line, and asked Bowen to limit Tom Gogliotta's projection as much as possible, and Campbell guarded Garnett. Garnett and Marbury actually played the role of the Timberwolves' engine together, and their current pick-and-roll is the Timberwolves' main tactic, blocking and creating space, and then finding Tom Gugliotta to score.

After Harris finished explaining, the game was about to start, and the players walked out of the player tunnel under the introduction of the live DJ, to the surprise of the Lakers players, Kobe Bryant and O'Neal actually ushered in a burst of cheers when they played, it seems that in such a remote place as Minnesota, there are also many fans who are attracted by Kobe and O'Neal's style of play.

The Lakers' starting lineup remains the same, the coaching staff weighs it again and again, although the tactical offensive ability of the shark is very strong, but it will be affected in rebounding and interior defense, and at the same time Horry is promoted to the starter, the bench is missing a forward substitute, the core of the organization, which is a devastating blow to the Lakers bench that is currently bigger and better.

Whether it's Van Exel or Fisher, they need a veteran organization to move them. At the same time, defenders are needed to make up for the lack of height of the two defenders, and to defend the main point of attack of the opposition's substitutes, and the forward benches composed of Horry and Ben Wallace are absolutely trustworthy.

The starting lineup for the Timberwolves is PG Stephen Marbury, SG Doug West, SF Tom Gugliotta, PF Kevin Garnett, C Dean Garrett.

The Timberwolves players played after the Lakers, and although the weather in Minnesota was cold, the crowd was very enthusiastic, and the fans cheered on their rising stars Garnett and Marbury.

"Toot!"

The referee blew the whistle for the start of the game and tossed the ball high, and this time it was Kevin Garnett who was the jumper on the Timberwolves side, who jumped high and bounced at incredible speed, stretched his long arms, and actually pointed the ball to his side before O'Neal.

It was O'Neal's slight jump ball failure.

Marbury receives the ball and advances to the frontcourt, where he and Garnett have to use pick-and-roll tactics to complete the first offense of the opening game. The Timberwolves coach Sampson on the sidelines nodded secretly, Marbury is playing more and more decently, and the integration of such a talented point guard can soon make the Timberwolves team shine. Maybe in a few seasons, the team will be grinding into what they want it to be.

Pick-and-roll! Kevin Garnett turned sideways, and Marbury was about to pass him with a quick acceleration.

Kobe Bryant is familiar with Garnett's blocking and dismantling, and in the two Finals encounters, Kobe knows all the blocking and dismantling habits of Garnett, who is at the peak.

Back Wrap! Rear around at the same time as Campbell! The defense quickly put in place and cracked the pick-and-roll, and the first collaboration between Marbury and Kevin Garnett was made invisible by Kobe.

Marbury looked at Kobe Bryant in front of him, always felt that Kobe Bryant had bad intentions, shivered, and passed the ball to Garnett.

Garnett elbowed the ball and Stephen Marbury and Tom Gogliotta scattered in all directions, the Timberwolves' second routine.

Movement? Although Kobe's on-ball defense has not yet reached its peak, there are still various problems, but at present, Kobe's off-ball defense can be limited even by Jordan! In terms of off-ball defense, Kobe Bryant is currently the first point guard in the league! Bowen's off-ball defense is also at a master-level level, and after Reggie Miller, it seems to have opened the knot, and the defensive aggression has taken it to the next level.

Garnett looked up, and every player was locked up.

"Don't look at it! Boy, they don't stand a chance, and you don't have a chance! Campbell began a yin and yang taunt.

The young wolf king glared angrily!

Regardless of it! Pull it up and vote! Campbell was a metre away from Garnett, but Garnett's ultra-high shot gave Campbell no chance to interfere.

Hit.

The Lakers possessed the ball, and Kobe Bryant at the beginning was still the same, organizing, tandem, and mobilizing his teammates' game status as much as possible, especially to make O'Neal play comfortable. Kobe Bryant knew that if he wanted to win a championship from Jordan, he couldn't go it alone. He needs the support of the team, he needs the support of O'Neal, so in the regular season, it is very important to develop the ability of the other players on the team and hone the tacit understanding of the team.

Handed the ball to O'Neal under the basket, and the Timberwolves decisively sandwiched and did not give O'Neal a chance to shoot easily.

O'Neal made a pass to the ball, the ball spun up, and after a lap, Eddie Jones found an opportunity to score a layup.

The Lakers' defense made the Timberwolves very uncomfortable, and Marbury completely lost his offensive enthusiasm in front of Kobe, which paralyzed the Timberwolves' offensive launch by half, and the rest of the ball could only be handed to Garnett.

Garnett stiffened up with no other choice and made consecutive mid-range shots to break through the single Campbell score. A player with superstar potential can often realize his full potential in a short period of time, and Kobe Bryant looked at Garnett at this time, and his eyes were full of what he looked like in the Finals in his previous life.

What a hate!

Kobe Bryant didn't know why, and looked at Garnett suddenly getting angry!

You robbed me of my second triple crown???

Garnett's performance in the first two games was mediocre, and Kobe Bryant didn't have any desire to retaliate, but now this Garnett coincides with Garnett's figure in the 08 season.

The anger rose instantly!

Buckle one! I'm going to put one on your head!