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Chapter 377

Throughout the preseason, the Timberwolves lost only one game.

Through the preseason, Sanders fully examined the fringes of the team.

After the preseason, a decision was made to leave fifteen players who best fit the team's system.

This includes Vashabek, a talented player who started from scratch and officially became a member of the Timberwolves.

On November 2005, 11, the new NBA season will kick off tonight.

Timberwolves' opening game at home, in addition, there is a large-scale sacred ceremony.

Before the start of the game, the Timberwolves will raise the championship flag marking last season's championship over the target center, and at the same time award championship rings to the members who won the championship last season.

For veteran players, there is nothing more exciting than this.

After the players from both sides entered the field, the Timberwolves lined up, the lights dimmed, and "We Are the Champions" was played on the scene. Under the gaze of 2 people, the championship flag was lifted into the sky.

Bai Weidong looked at the flag in the sky, and the scenes of himself winning the championship with the Bulls appeared in his mind.

In his vision, he should carry the banner of the Bulls after Jordan retires and lead the team to continue to win the championship.

Things never go the way you want them to.

After all kinds of things, Bai Jidong came to Minnesota, and the regret of not being able to lead the Bulls to the championship may be with him for the rest of his life.

With the ceremony over, the game is about to begin.

The Timberwolves' starting lineup is the same as last season, led by Hardaway, Battier, Bai Jidong, Garnett, and Olowokandi.

Bai Jidong looked at his opponent, Darius Miles.

Speaking of this Miles, there is something famous.This person is the first player known as "KG II", and also opened the precedent for "a rookie whose template is KG must be watered".

Brilliant, athletic, erratic shooting, inactive on defense -- all the traits of a high school player, Myers has none of them.

This year is the fifth year Myers has entered the NBA, and he is destined not to be able to catch up with Garnett's height.

Bai Jidong looked at Miles, his eyes were not bright, and he was completely different from the high spirits when he first entered the league.

It's no wonder he had a fantastic high school career, skipped college and went straight to the NBA without a good mentor.

Injury is also one of the reasons why Miles did not reach the upper limit. In short, this is a player whose fate is not going well. The peak of his life was in high school.

Blazers center Joel Przybilla jumped the ball to win Olowokandi.

Charles Smith immediately pushes the ball and plays fast.

Bai Jidong noticed Miles' sprint, and he followed him.

Smith threw the ball vigorously, driving Myers' speed with the basketball.

The ball led the way, Miles took the ball in the frontcourt, and was about to make a big dunk, but Bai Jidong behind him took the ball away.

Zach Randolph, who followed closely, picked up the ball and was about to make a layup. Garnett chased him from the weak side and gave Randolph a big cap.

The ball was blocked out of bounds by Garnett, and the scene was agitated.

The fans cheered for the Timberwolves' defense. After a season of running-in, Bai Jidong and Garnett's defense can be called the strongest inside and outside double gates in the league.

Smith caught Miles' serve and called Randolph up for a pick-and-roll.

Randolph ran up to help Smith block Hardaway, and disassembled it himself.

Smith hit the ground immediately, and Randolph caught the ball and scored with a throw.

Bai Jidong looked at Randolph, "This guy's methods are becoming more and more comprehensive."

"Unfortunately, it was a bug," Garnett said sarcastically.

"That's right, no matter how strong the attack is, if it's not as strong as Dirk's, there's nothing to fear." Bai Jidong said softly.

Hardaway's body is a lot bloated than last season, which is not bad.

At the beginning of the training camp, it was almost impossible to watch, Bai Jidong was very worried about Hardaway's athletic ability.

He is already a useless person, and he is not self-disciplined. This guy is going to die.

However, the bloated body did not reduce Hardaway's combat power. He can do whatever he wants, but it has a greater impact on the defensive end.

Bai Weidong took the ball from the flank and easily penetrated Miles' defense.

Miles' defense is like a child's play in Bai Weidong's eyes.

Bai Jidong attacked to the basket and carried Pulzbilla for a layup.

Before the ball was thrown, the whistle sounded first.

Even Bai Jidong was shocked, is this a foul?He didn't even feel that Przybilla was putting him under pressure.

Because the kills came so easily, Bai Jidong almost lost all his layups.

If there is no whistle, Bai Jidong believes that he can adjust his center of gravity and put the ball in.

Pulzbila thought he was wronged, he didn't think he had committed a foul.

Bai Jidong didn't think there was a foul just now, but since it was called by the referee, it can only be left to the referee.

"It seems that the referee tonight doesn't like to fight fierce games. You know, some referees are like this. He hopes that the players will play more gently." Mike Breen joked.

His partner Marv Albert didn't think so: "Before the start of the season, there were rumors that the league would step up efforts to rectify the defense and improve the viewing experience of the game."

"I don't think it's necessary at all. Last year's defensive intensity was so high, and the ratings of the finals didn't drop." Breen said.

Albert smiled wryly: "That's because of the white wolf, and such a game is indeed very unfriendly to passers-by and spectators who don't pay attention to basketball."

"So in order to get more people to pay attention to the NBA, you have to sacrifice competitiveness to improve viewing?" Brin totally disagrees with this approach.

Albert shook his head helplessly, and he didn't agree, but what could he do?
Vashabek was wearing a uniform, and he was reluctant to take off his clothes.

Because he knew that he might not have a chance to play, he wore this suit. Only in this way can others know that he is the first-choice player.

Seeing him like this, Old Willis asked boldly, "Son, aren't you hot?" "No." Vashabek respected Old Willis very much.

"Kevin, this guy is not afraid of heat or cold by nature, don't worry." Christie laughed.

Vashabek had a straight face, unknowingly thinking that he was angry, and those who knew him well would find that his attention was on the court.

Wayne Simien was warming up on the sidelines and he had to go up to replace Olowokandi after a while.

Charles Smith jumps and dribbles, which is a more popular way to protect the ball nowadays.

What Hardaway dislikes the most is this kind of flamboyant ball protection, "Do you think you are cool? Kid!"

"Cooler than you." Smith had no respect for Hardaway.

Hardaway was slightly angry and wanted to show him some color.

He thought so, but his body, which was already beyond the standard, did not allow him to do so.

Smith had no trouble getting rid of Hardaway, and his speed was beyond Hardaway's prestige.

As soon as Smith entered, he fell into Garnett's spider web, and he and Hardaway teamed up to double-team Smith.

Under strong pressure, Smith has been unable to control the point of the ball, as long as the ball is passed out, it will be considered a success.

He jumped up and passed the ball.

The moment he took the ball, he regretted it.

Bai Jidong was right there, waiting for him to pass the ball, and immediately rushed out to catch the ball.

Smith's heart sank, and he realized that he had fallen into a trap.

"Get back on defense!" Miles shouted, he lost Bai Jidong.

Bai Jidong advances rapidly, similar scenes have happened countless times in the last season.

Bai Weidong stopped the ball at the top of the arc on the left, put it away, and shot the ball with his waist straight.

Too fast, too suddenly!
Smith did not expect that Bai Jidong would directly take advantage of the unprepared three-pointer.

Looking back, the ball pointed directly at the basket with a flat and straight arc, and shot through the center of the net under the gaze of everyone.

Smith's ears buzzed, "Damn it!"

"I'm really sorry, I feel better today, and it may soon be garbage time." Bai Jidong said to himself.

"Bastard like shit!" This trash talk has become a label on Bai Jidong's body, and he can't take it off no matter what.

Bai Jidong didn't care, and ran back happily.

In two rounds, Bai Weidong efficiently scored 5 points.

The Blazers couldn't score a point. They re-served, and Smith stared straight ahead, staring at Hardaway.

"Although I'm handsome, you don't have to look at me like that." Hardaway teased, "As far as I know, you don't have gay tendencies. If I cause you to change your gender, then I will really feel guilty." .”

"Shut up, fat old man!" cried Smith.

Hardaway waved and intercepted the ball, but missed it.

Smith swayed the ball to the left, and Hardaway opened up a jumper for a three-pointer.

"Shua!" Hardaway cursed angrily.

His defense has degraded a lot, because of his fat body, his defense is now worse than last season.

Sanders had a headache, "It seems that supervising Penny's weight loss is one of the most important tasks next."

If Hardaway knew that Sanders was determined to urge him to lose weight because of his defense, he would take the initiative to take revenge on Smith.

I'm getting old, it's natural to put on weight, but you forced me to lose weight, do you think you deserve to die?
Hardaway turned his head and said to Bai Jidong: "Bai Lang, it was my mistake just now."

"It's not your mistake, it's your stomach's mistake." Bai Jidong said flatly, "For God's sake, lose weight."

"I'll try my best." Hardaway laughed.

"Charles' three-pointer helped Portland stabilize the situation." Breen said: "As long as the offense and defense are done well, they have a chance to win."

"It's always easier said than done." Albert is not optimistic about the Blazers' defense. "Considering that Portland's interior is composed of Zach and Joel, I don't think they can improve their defense to the point where they can beat Minnesota. .”

As soon as Albert finished speaking, Randolph missed Hardaway.

Hardaway first passed the ball to Bai Jidong, who allowed Garnett to break through the pick-and-roll.

Hardaway cut inside. It was supposed to be Randolph blocking Hardaway's way, but he didn't guard Bai Jidong in the front and blocked Hardaway in the back. He just stood there and watched the two of them attack the basket.

Bai Weidong points the ball to Hardaway, who scores a layup.

(End of this chapter)