Great. Gibson, he's definitely the kind of player that all coaches crave. This kind of big man with strong physical fitness and can shoot basketball is simply born for this era.

'Dirk Sr. was back in the starting line-up today, but it wasn't as good as it could have been. Against Gibson, who can both attack the frame and shoot, he seems a little powerless. ”

"Coach Carlisle should put Rudy. Guy got it back and Guy has been there for everyone to see in the last few games. Compared to Dirk, at least he won't be led by Gibson. ”

Everyone knew Carlisle was going to make a substitution, but when the Mavericks players re-entered the court at the end of the timeout, everyone was stunned.

Carlisle did make a substitution, but he didn't bring on Rudy. Guy, but Kyle. Kuzma!

"It's Kuzma!? Kuzma was indeed a power forward in college, but since entering the NBA, Coach Carlisle has always played him at the No. 3 position. Returning to the No. 4 position against Gibson today, does Kuz have a chance of winning? ”

While Kuzma has proven himself to be more than just a late-first-round rookie, his ability is not reassuring. Compared to Mitchell, Kuzma's performance is a little inconsistent, for example, in yesterday's game against the Pelicans, Kuzma's shooting percentage was miserable, and he did not score double-doubles.

"Remember what I told you, Kuz. Be patient, don't rush. After playing, Yiyang whispered a few words in Kuzma's ear.

No one knew what Yiyang and Kuzma were muttering, but Gibson didn't care. No matter who the Mavericks change to the No. 4 position, it is a dead end, let alone a rookie.

Gobert sends the baseline ball, and Yiyang controls the ball and advances. Everyone on the Timberwolves had murderous in their eyes, as if they were really a pack of wolves.

The fact that the Timberwolves were still in control of the pace of the game after five minutes of the game certainly gave them a confidence boost. However, control of the game can change hands at any time.

Outside the three-point line, Yiyang passed the ball to Mitchell, but he borrowed Gobert's off-ball cover pocket to the bottom right corner.

Once Yiyang was in position, Mitchell returned the ball to Yiyang. Yiyang holds the ball and forcibly breaks through along the baseline, Jeff. Teague is no match for Yiyang in terms of speed or body.

Yiyang hit the basket, Downs didn't have time to retreat, and Gibson volunteered to make up for it.

Seeing Gibson make up for the basket, Yiyang didn't hit the basket stupidly anymore, and Yiyang hadn't forgotten the picture of Hayward being impersonated just now. He's hitting the ground on the go! The ball slipped through the gap between Gibson and Teague, rebounded and landed firmly into Kuzma's hands at 45° mid-range.

The reason why Gibson dared to come to make up for Yiyang was because he had the confidence to defend again. A rookie like Kuzma, with the slightest interference, can't shoot.

Gibson slammed forward, but Kuzma's shot remained decisive. Calm, composed, unhurried, he didn't even blink an eye when he saw Gibson rushing towards him.

Gibson was wrong, but he was still a step slower, and by the time he pounced in front of Kuzma, the orange Spalding basketball was already flying into the air.

"Don't go in, don't go in......" Gibson thought silently in his heart, it was very humiliating to be scored in the head by a rookie.

However, God he must have been busy with other things and did not respond to Gibson's cries. Kuzma's shot hollowed into the net and hit a two-point shot!

"Good shot, score as soon as you get on the field! Gibson thought Kuzma was as slow as Dirk, but in fact, this all-round striker who can play well in the No. 4 position is not so easy to defend! ”

Gibson shook his head, the ball was careless. But it doesn't matter if you let that little guy get two points, as long as he is more careful afterwards, there will be no problem!

Kuzma wasn't good enough defensively, which is a well-known shortcoming. Although this guy is still working hard, even with Yiyang's guidance, defense is not something that can be practiced in a day or two.

Hence this ball, Jeff. Teague still found Gibson. Letting Gibson play this rookie who is not good at defense is simply a point question.

Yiyang was pinned down by Teague outside the three-point line, and with the threat of Towns, Gobert couldn't make up for it without authorization. If Downs is turned on, the trouble will be bigger than Gibson's!

Gibson turned around with the ball and made a couple of triple steps. This guy may not look so "athletic", but he has a lot of brutal dunks in the game. After a few shakes, Gibson broke through with the ball! However, as soon as he took a step, Kuzma reached out and stabbed Gibson's basketball away!

"What!?" Gibson didn't expect this kid to react so quickly, and the experience in the No. 3 position has made Kuzma develop the habit of many outside players. For example, reach for a ball.

The basketball is out of control and left unattended. Just then, Mitchell leaped forward and crushed the ball under him. Positivity, that's why Yiyang likes these little guys.

Of course, the Timberwolves also have a master who doesn't admit defeat - Jimmy. Butler. This guy's thirst for victory is what bones are to mad dogs. He lunged at Mitchell, not caring if he would get hurt or if he would get someone else hurt.

The two scrambled on the floor, but Mitchell still struggled to pass the ball out, and after a mess, two rookies, Mitchell and Kuzma, managed to sabotage the Timberwolves' offense!

Butler let out a sigh as he got up, if only Wiggins and Towns could fight as well as their rookies......

Kuzma received Mitchell's pass and pushed forward without fear. The chaotic battle just now prevented the Timberwolves' defense from retreating in time, which gave Kuzma a chance to ride a thousand shots.

Great. Gibson stuck to Kuzma's back, this guy's blocking ability is not weak, and Hayward has just fully experienced the power of Gibson's blocking. If Kuzma forces his way to the frame, it will be difficult for him to score even if he is not blocked.

But as soon as he stepped into the three-second zone, Kuzma was not obsessed with scoring and instead passed the ball backwards without looking back.

"Pass!?" Gibson didn't expect a rookie to be so calm in the fast break, and Yiyang's reminder to Kuzma played a huge role.

Some words come out of someone else's mouth is nonsense, but when they come out of Yiyang's mouth, Kuzma will think seriously and put it into practice.

When Gibson turned around, Yiyang had already risen into the air, and staged a powerful clasp of both hands under his nose.

Due to the excessive inertia, Yiyang's outstretched legs fell on Kuzma's back. Kuzma simply ran through the half with Yiyang on his back, smiling all over his face.

"Don't take it lightly and keep defending!"

"Hmm!" Kuzma opened his arms, and now, the Timberwolves won't continue to beat Gibson to the death.

Two consecutive goals caused by Kuzma allowed the Mavericks to overtake the score in an instant. Although since entering the Mavericks, Kuzma has been playing the No. 3 position. But as it turns out, this guy still performs well in the more familiar No. 4 position.

A player who can play multiple positions and perform well is certainly very popular in this day and age.

Kuzma's appearance turned the game around in an instant, and the Mavericks fought hard as a team, especially Mitchell and Kuzma, whose runs made the Timberwolves' defense extremely difficult.

On the other hand, Wiggins and Towns, once they fell behind in the game, these two guys started to be negative. Jimmy. Butler is angry, they are all young people, and the two around him are still more talented young people, why is there such a big gap in attitude towards the game?

On the Mavericks' side, it was Mitchell and Kuzma who played the hardest. But on the Timberwolves' side, it was Jimmy who played the hardest. Butler himself!

However, Butler's offense didn't pay off. With Hayward's all-out defense and Gobert's timely defense, Butler failed to attack the basket repeatedly.

In the final two minutes of the first quarter, Carlisle replaced all the main players, except Kuzma, who came on halfway through, remained on the court.

Gibson thought there was an opportunity to take advantage of it and hit the basket with the ball again. However, he didn't put on a rookie show, but ate Kuzma's slap in the face!

"Kyle. Kuzma, this guy actually blocked Thai. Gibson! Look, these are all opportunities to work hard! ”

The basketball was picked up by Moodier, and Kuzma sprinted forward at full speed. As soon as Moodier took the ball past half court, he immediately delivered the "ammunition" to Kuzma, who was in position in the bottom corner.

Kuzma received the basketball, but Gibson was still running desperately. It's not as easy to catch up with Kuzma as it is to catch up with Dirk.

Kuzma did not hesitate and fired directly at the bottom corner! Gibson's defense-like defense is just for show, and there is no way to disrupt Kuzma at all.

Kuzma shot 1 of 5 from three-point range in the last game, and with back-to-back games today, his three-point shooting will definitely not be accurate! With such a mentality, the fans of the target center are still secretly lucky.

"Brush!"

However, the sound of the Nets tumbling was so desperate that the otherwise lively target center fell silent. Kuzma raised his right hand with a blank face and gestured three fingers.

The temperament of this cold-blooded killer really has a bit of Yiyang!

"Ten points! Incredible, Kyle. Kuzma scored 10 points in the first quarter alone, which was almost half the Mavericks' score! Coach Thibodeau called a halt to the game, and the Timberwolves trailed by six points after they were stopped by a first-year rookie! ”

Gibson's face is all green, and he is humiliated by a low-ranking rookie, what could be more embarrassing?

Kuzma, who wore the number 0 jersey, walked off the field and high-fived his teammates with a faint smile on his face. Yiyang sat on the bench with a big word, extremely relaxed.

This team said goodbye to the situation of being green and yellow in just one summer.

"Dirk, I think you're going to lose your job." Seeing Kuzma playing so well in the No. 4 position, Yiyang and his old friend Nowitzki made a joke.

"Don't worry, there's no better mascot in the league than me." Dirk shrugged, the German was in a good state of mind, and he accepted the fact that he was getting old.

The most important thing is not whether he can play, but whether the Mavericks can regain their glory. This battle has to be left to young people.