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Chapter 460
Bai Jidong added a free throw and with a three-pointer, the Timberwolves led by 7 points.

This more or less made Avery Johnson off the court feel a little uneasy.

Combining the previous games, the Timberwolves have a precedent for suddenly attacking in the third quarter and locking the game in one wave.

The third quarter of death originated from the Chicago Bulls in the three seasons of 96-98.

The invincible Bulls always tore half court with their opponents by virtue of their strong defense, and then suddenly exerted strength in the third quarter, a wave of high-pressure offense and defense directly sealed the victory.

Bai Jidong brought the magic of the Bulls to Minnesota. Since the beginning of last season, the Timberwolves often beat their opponents in waves in the third quarter.

This season, the Timberwolves have carried forward this tradition even more.

Back then, this scene was called the third quarter of the dead, and now it is called the wolf hunt moment.

Harris dribbles slowly, looking for Nowitzki's position.

Nowitzki took the ball and looked at the people around him. Garnett's trash talk spewed out one after another. None of the content of these trash talks could be broadcast on TV, it was too vulgar.

Garnett is happy to do this, first spraying the opponent to death with trash talk, and then using defense to make the opponent despair.The power produced by the combination of the two is multiplied.

Dirk Nowitzki is the rare enemy who listens to Garnett's trash talk and doesn't even notice it.

Nowitzki needs to stand up and score. If he doesn't score again, the Timberwolves are likely to expand the point difference to double digits in the next round.

If the situation develops to that point, the game will be out of their control.

Nowitzki relies on Garnett's body to attack the basket. In terms of offensive skills facing the basket alone, Nowitzki is unprecedented in the position of power forward.

Stronger than Garnett, it is also very uncomfortable to meet him playing like this.The fierce confrontation between the marches is very prone to fouls, and this time is no exception.

Garnett was caught by the referee during his defense.

Nowitzki drew his foul, pumped his fist cathartically, and spewed countless words of German.

Garnett couldn't understand, but judging from his expression and his tone, it shouldn't be a good word.

The Mavericks made another substitution, and the adjustment was still on the inside.

Mbenga had done his job and Desagina Diop took over from his squad.

The Mavericks have a characteristic of these centers, the offense is not good, and the defense is not bad.

If Nowitzki is paired with a defensive center, the Mavericks' restricted area will become the opponent's flying area. (flying vigorously)

Diop stands out among the Mavericks' interior group, benefitting from his shot-blocking ability, and he can protect the rebound because of his long wingspan, strong body and excellent defensive awareness. Seriously underestimated, if his playing time is converted to 48 minutes, his blocks can be ranked among the top three in the league.

Some people have to ask, since this guy's shot blocking is so good, why doesn't the little general let him play more?

To put it simply, Diop has a bad temper and is a bit irritable. If the referee's way of whistling makes him dissatisfied, he will show another characteristic, foul explosiveness.

Diop averaged 18 minutes per game and fouled four times per game.

Generally speaking, Diop is a good inside gate. If he can control his emotions, his defense can bring protection to the penalty area.

Now that the little general has replaced Diop, the intention is obvious, which is to strengthen the inside defense.

Nowitzki made two free throws, and Garnett quickly served Bai Jidong.

Bai Jidong's momentum is like a flying arrow, and he singles out Harris.

Harris's speed advantage is no longer an advantage to Bai Jidong, and his height is even worse. As long as Bai Jidong wants to fight, he will hit one shot.

After Bai Jidong dribbled the ball with his low hand, he suddenly pulled up a jumper, Harris didn't even react, the ball had already left his hand and entered the basket.

The point difference returned to 7 points, Bai Jidong ordered his teammates to return to defense.

Offensive and defensive rotation, the Mavericks' offensive core is also very clear, which is to play Nowitzki.

As soon as Nowitzki received the ball, Bai Jidong immediately put Harris down to double-team.

Nowitzki wanted to throw the ball to Harris, but saw Battier staring at him.

Battier's position is between Terry and Harris, no matter who he gives, Battier has the opportunity to steal the ball.

In desperation, Nowitzki jumped up and passed the ball, the baseline shifted to the other side, and Josh Howard got the ball.

Howard took a step back from Vashabek with three threats, and jumped up to shoot directly.Vashabek interfered in place, but Howard didn't make a shot.

Bai Jidong stuck Nowitzki, but the latter took the board off his head.

Nowitzki took the offensive rebound and sent it immediately.Harris holds the ball and reaches out to signal the crowd to slow down.

Now Shane Battier switches on Harris, Harris walks slowly forward, Diop rushes up to pick and roll hard, and is called for a screen foul.

"Fuck!" Diop was extremely dissatisfied with the referee's call.

Harris pulled him back, "Desa, don't get excited."

"I know, I know." Diop tried to control his emotions.

The referee signaled the Timberwolves to serve the sideline.

Bai Jidong said to Battier: "I want to widen the point difference to ten."

"Leave it to me." Battier was confident.

Bai Jidong said: "Let Bo Nu cover you."

"Understood." Battier nodded.

"Bonu, what do you think of your role on the court?" Bai Jidong once asked Vashabek.

"Substitute," Vashabek said.

"No, that's the coach's positioning of you, not your role on the court." Bai Jidong said: "I think you are a filler, filling all the empty places on the court."

The biggest feature of the filler is that it can fill all the data.

Vashabek still lacks a lot now. He has enough enthusiasm and is willing to be a green leaf for his teammates.

Shane Battier greeted him, Vashabek understood and ran towards him quietly.

Terry's speed is very fast, and it is not easy for Battier to get rid of him. If there is Vasha Baker's cover, it will be different.

Vashabek doesn't pursue the pick-and-roll, what he has to do is block people.

As a result, everyone he blocks takes several seconds to get rid of him.

In a few seconds, Battier has already had several chances to run.

Battier took a chance at the 45th corner on the right, and Bai Jidong quickly split the ball.

Battier received the ball from the outside and made a hollow three-pointer.

"10 points! This is the biggest point difference since the opening!" Breen said: "I see a hint that the Timberwolves are likely to overwhelm Dallas in one go."

"It's hard to say. Avery called a timeout. The timing is just right. If the adjustments are made properly, Dallas will be able to stabilize the situation." Brown said.

The little general talked about the team's problems excitedly, and then made arrangements.

On the Mavericks' bench, there is another acquaintance.That is the representative figure of the 95 generation, Jerry Stackhouse.

Due to injuries, he did not enter the active list tonight. The former Jordan successor is now gradually sinking, from a star to a substitute.

Stackhouse's role with the Mavericks was that of a scoring sixth man.This role fits his current situation and suits his characteristics.

Regarding him, fans now remember his plan to freeze Bai Jidong in the Rookie Challenge.

Now, the gap between him and Bai Jidong is getting bigger and bigger.

One is leading the team to chase two consecutive championships, but the other has retreated from the stage to the background.

The Mavericks are very good and have good prospects for winning the championship. That's why Stackhouse is here as the sixth man.

He doesn't want to leave the world with the impression that he planned to freeze Bai Jidong in the rookie challenge when he retires. He hopes that he can win the championship with the team as an excellent sixth man and then retire.

At the end of the timeout, the Mavericks' offense is still executed by Nowitzki.

Nowitzki gets the ball with his back to the free throw line.Garnett clung to him, "Dude, are you ready to get my ass kicked?"

"Dude, you're getting more and more unrefined." Nowitzki pushes away Garnett with his butt, turns around and hits an independent jumper.

Garnett was impatient and ran to the frontcourt quickly.Xi Mien serves to Bai Jidong.

Bai Jidong paid attention to Garnett's running position. His running position deliberately avoided the Mavericks players, and his position was very good.

This ball tested Bai Weidong's passing skills.

Bai Jidong liked this kind of challenge, without any hesitation, he took the ball with both hands and passed it forward.

This kind of scalpel-style long pass has the greatest risk. If the risk is not estimated well, the chance of making a mistake is very high.

Bai Weidong's pass perfectly avoided the interception and fell right into Garnett's hands.Garnett took the ball, and Diop was the only obstacle in front of him. There was nothing to do, and he stepped forward with heavy steps and rushed forward to score a dunk.

Diop fouled again, and what made him angry was that the foul didn't stop Garnett from dunking.

It was Diop's fifth foul.The little general paced back and forth, and said helplessly, "Eric, you're next."

"Yes." Dampier has no burden at all, because the little general doesn't have any hope for him.

As long as he brings defense, the rest doesn't matter.

Garnett yelled a few times, grasped the extra penalty, and scored three points. The point difference continued to expand, and it was already 11 points.

The Mavericks rotated quickly and they desperately needed to score.

The more opponents need to score, the stronger the Timberwolves' defensive continuity.

The ball is passed to Josh Smith.Smith has put aside his contempt for Vashabek, the young man's defense is better than he thought.

But he's always had weaknesses, and it's impossible for him to be so young without them.

At this time, Howard has no time to find Vashabek's weakness, he needs to attack quickly.

Howard's mind has been messed up, and he can only let Nowitzki pick and roll.

The pick-and-roll cooperation between the two was tacit, and Nowitzki pulled away to the high position immediately after blocking the man.

It's the safest way for Howard to rush in and then pass out.

Nowitzki got the ball and was about to shoot.

Directly in front of him, Vashabek rushed towards him like a mad dog.

Vashabek roared and jumped up with all his strength.Nowitzki dared to bet anyone that Vashabek jumped at least 120 centimeters (1 meter 2).

What a terrible bounce is this?Nowitzki was frightened by him, and his hands were a little trembling.

"Yeah!" Vashabek roared, blocking Nowitzki head-on.

"Amazing Bonu Vashabek! He blocks Dirk!"

"Oh my God!"

Bai Jidong ran in the front, picked up the floor ball, and pushed forward in a straight line, as fast as flying wings, and went straight as fast as flying.

Outside the three-point line at the top arc of the frontcourt, Bai Jidong made an emergency stop and chased for a three-pointer.

Many people behind him watched his shot, and the ball was so fast that it shot down the net like a flying scissors.

"!#!#%..."

For a while, the target center was like a celebration scene, and the Timberwolves' offensive was like a blazing fire, unstoppable.

(End of this chapter)