Jiang is still old and spicy, and it is the aging Spurs who win the battle of life and death.

In this way, Zheng Ke, who was blackened seven last year, met his old opponent who humiliated him last year, and the two teams that have competed against each other in recent years met again.

Although the Timberwolves swept the Spurs in the regular season, the Timberwolves players did not dare to be negligent. The name of the Spurs is like thunder, and I feel that as long as I encounter them, it will always be a life-and-death battle. They mean calm, steady and resilient, and they are the model teams in the league that are often compared.

The Eastern Bulls and the Heat face off, both teams are the top teams in the league, the Bulls have a solid defense, the Heat counterattack is sharp, and in the case of each with its own characteristics, the expert prediction is also five or five pairs. The general tone is that the Bulls are much better at rebounding than the Heat, which could be a big factor in putting the Heat at a disadvantage in the matchup.

Zheng Ke had a lot of days off in Minnesota, almost a week, which was like an All-Star weekend. However, in order to prepare for the Western Conference Finals, Thibodeau will practice the Timberwolves players on time and time every day. Experts generally believe that the Timberwolves will get a sharp game victory, but it won't be as easy as the first two rounds, and the Spurs will cause huge problems for the Timberwolves.

Of course, there are those who think that the Spurs can reach the Finals. Last year, the Spurs beat the Timberwolves, and this year the two teams met, and the Timberwolves just had one more Lefou. In the eyes of Spurs fans, the combination of Love and Jordan Jr. is too tender, and the veteran combination of Duncan + McDyce of the Spurs can definitely teach them a good lesson.

On the evening of May 17, the first game of the Western Finals was played at the target center.

Taylor also came to the scene to watch the game today, and she didn't bring Xiao Zheng Shuang. Fear of loud noises is not good for small children. Before Zheng Ke's game began, he walked up to Taylor and kissed Taylor generously, and his behavior was not like that of a shy young man back then. The audience burst into laughter.

As early as the afternoon, the team staff handed out a commemorative blue T-shirt to every fan who showed up today, despite the white jersey worn by the Timberwolves at home. But the Timberwolves' regular jersey color is blue. Thinking of the yellow of the Lakers, the red of the Bulls, and the basket color of the Timberwolves make the visual impact of the ocean even more amazing.

TNT, Smith gave a different opinion.

'I think there's a good chance that Spurs will play differently and they've shown that any team that takes them lightly doesn't end well.

Barkley laughed, "So." Do you think the winner of this game will be the Spurs, who were swept by the Timberwolves in the regular season? ”

Kenny Smith said: "The Spurs beat the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs last season, and no one was fancy the Spurs at the time, but they accomplished such a feat. I think that in this group of admirable veterans, what is written is a real miracle, and anything can happen. ”

Barkley clearly disagreed, retorting: "Everyone knows what happened last season. In addition to Lefou's injuries. There are also various contradictory factors on and off the court that interfere with the Timberwolves' combat effectiveness. The Timberwolves have been monolithic this season, and I don't think the Spurs have any chance of winning. ”

The game has not yet started, and the two camps represented by the two hosts are already scolding and fighting.

The camera was given to the Spurs head coach "Bobo" Vic, and "Bobo" Vic's expression was very serious, without a trace of a smile. After the Spurs won the championship in '07, they lost the championship in '09, shattering the myth that the Spurs won the championship in odd-numbered years. This year is 11 years. It can also be regarded as a lucky year for the Spurs, Duncan, Ginobili's age is not young, "Bobo" Vic has made up his mind, if he still can't win the championship this year, he will be ready to completely transform the Spurs from next year.

According to current scouting reports, "Bobo" Vic has set his sights on Kawhi Leonard, a sophomore at San Diego State University, a wing guard with excellent reach and physical fitness, who is the perfect choice to deal with Zheng.

Duncan is 35 years old. However, he was able to score a double-double in the playoffs, shooting 55 percent from the field, and is still the most consistent output point and the most trusted pillar of the Spurs. He averaged 24 points and 12 rebounds per game in the last series against the Lakers, and fought Gasol and Bynum's twin towers like a rejuvenating pill. It's amazing.

Zheng Ke stepped forward to greet such a veteran, and the two got acquainted with each other in the Western All-Star Game, and also had many experiences of cooperating with each other, and they cherished each other.

The Timberwolves' starting five: Billups, Afflalo, Zheng Ke, Love and Jordan Jr.

Spurs' starting five: Tony Parker, Ginobili, Jefferson, Duncan and McDyes.

George Hill's rapid growth has freed Ginobili from the bench, and this season's regular season, the Argentine played in 80 games, starting 79 games, averaging 17.4 points, 4.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game, providing plenty of firepower to the Spurs' starting lineup.

At the beginning of the game, Jordan Jr.'s excellent bounce overwhelmed the two seniors and grabbed the ball for the Timberwolves on the first offense.

Billups dribbled past half court, and Zheng Ke cut inside from the right side at 45 degrees with the help of outside Lefou's cover. Jefferson followed two steps, Zheng Ke suddenly ran back, turned and ran back to the outside, a pass ahead of Loops, Zheng Ke received the ball and jumped directly outside the three-point line.

The angle of the first shot was a little off, and the basketball smashed on the basket and bounced, and Ginobili grabbed the rebound.

Zheng Ke shook his hand, there was no way, after all, he was not a sniper rifle with a sight, and there were always times when he missed. Striking iron is basically a routine thing for a superstar like him, and there's nothing to be frustrated about, all he has to do is call out to his teammates and quickly step back.

The Spurs attacked, and Parker broke through with Duncan's pick-and-roll cover. Duncan is tall and experienced, and the quality of his bare hands is extremely high. Billups was a little slower on his feet, and Parker pulled his calf apart and quickly swiped it inside. Love backs away, keeping his distance from Parker.

Parker stopped a step and made a jumper.

Hit, 2 to 0.

Parker's direct shot after a single-block cover is really difficult to prevent, and Love's slow-moving, inflexible interior line met Parker, approached and was easily passed, and he was far away and was able to score a mid-range jumper. Only by seeing the right time, he grabbed early, forced Parker to dribble back, and then sandwiched with the point guard to put pressure on Parker to hold the ball.

The Spurs scored first, which made the audience very dissatisfied, and the cheers were quieter.

The Timberwolves attacked, and Zheng Ke dribbled the ball through the half. As a small forward, he rarely carries the ball himself, but occasionally he will warm up with the ball when he has the opportunity.

After half-time, Zheng Ke saw that the players had already pulled away, and Billups made a gesture and motioned for Zheng Ke to attack one of his own. Zheng Ke understood, raised his right hand and stretched out two fingers, which was a signal that he was going to double block and dismantle. Among Zheng Ke's self-offensive tactics, this tactical arrangement is the simplest and very practical.

Lefu and Little Jordan suddenly ran, and made a door god position on the left and right.

Jefferson looked left and right, a little panicked in his heart, he didn't know what medicine Zheng Ke was selling in the gourd, and he didn't know whether Zheng Ke was breaking through to the left or right.

Suddenly, Zheng Ke moved, and after a few quick clapps of his right hand, he switched to his left hand, and the whole person killed diagonally to the left.

After encountering Duncan and Jefferson's bag, Zheng Ke was unhurried and gave the ball to Jordan Jr. on the other side, and then Jordan Jr. simply plugged the ball and gave it to Lefou.

Lefu made a rare leap in the air and completed a two-handed buckle. 2 to 2.

Barkley saw Love dunk with both hands and said, "The Timberwolves' offensive tactics in the opening game were still extremely smooth. ”

Smith is also not worried about the Spurs' tactical problems, and he admires "Bobo" Vic, saying: "The Spurs' offensive and defensive systems are the best in the league, and the players' tactical execution is extremely good. It is impossible for the Timberwolves to be able to play tactical cooperation every time, not to mention that this time it is Jordan Jr., who does not have the slightest talent, and can only be regarded as a balloon. ”

The Spurs attacked, and Ginobili flanked Parker's ball, then dribbled to the top of the arc. Parker walked from the free-throw line area to the bottom corner. Ginobili got Duncan cover at the top of the arc and then found a gap in Afflalo's defense and dodged to the Timberwolves.

He had a big stride, and after stepping out on the right side of his right foot, he took a big step on the left side of his left foot and passed Lefou's fill-in.

Ginobili then took an easy shot, choosing a high board.

"Be careful!"

The "bobo" vic on the field saw it clearly, after Ginobili passed Aflaro's defense, there was a black shadow around the other side of Lefou, silent, extremely fast.

Ginobili was still on the rise of the ball when a dark shadow appeared above his head.

"Smack!"

The black shadow stretched out its long black arm, grabbed the basketball like the moon for nine days, and then in the surprised eyes of everyone, one hand closed with the other hand, and grabbed the hat like this.

Little Jordan!

The strongest assistant defender discovered by the Timberwolves this season, under the tutelage of Thomas, not only learned all kinds of small moves, but also became sharper in the awareness of complementing the defense. Bypassing Lefou's running position just now, it was like knowing that Ginobili would make a European step, like a pitch prophet.

Jordan Jr. grabbed the basketball, showed off terrifying bounce and reach, and the Timberwolves players reflexively began to play the fast break.

Zheng Ke was the first to kill the front court from the side, and the speed advantage allowed him to quickly throw off everyone and walk in front, and Jordan Jr. saw it clearly, and threw the ball over by surprise.

"It's my job!" Lefu stretched out his arm with a helpless expression.

The basketball flew out like a cannonball, the distance was slightly off, Zheng Ke adjusted his direction and caught the basketball, and by this time he had already killed the Spurs inside the three-point line. As soon as he adjusted, the bald Jefferson ran ahead of him (to be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point (qidian) to vote for recommendation, monthly pass, your support, is my biggest motivation. For mobile phone users, please go to m.qidian to read. )9