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Chapter 759 Chicken Soup Master for the Soul
The game between the Timberwolves and the Jazz gradually lost suspense, and fans no longer had expectations for this matchup.

Compared with unilateral massacres, fans prefer to see a decisive battle between the tip of the needle and the wheat.

The battle between the Lakers and the Spurs is a duel of spears and shields.

The Lakers have the strongest attacker of this era, and the Spurs' Duncan is considered to be the most underrated defender of this era.

The Lakers introduced Gasol and Artest in the summer, which greatly strengthened the team's strength.

After O'Neal left, Kobe was the only superstar in Los Angeles.

He played a surprising scoring performance and captured the hearts of fans, but it was not enough to lead the Angel City back to the top.

In the NBA, no matter how strong your personal ability is, as strong as Chamberlain, who averaged 50 points per game, and Jordan, who is as strong as God incarnate, without the help of strong teammates, you can't get things done.

Therefore, the Lakers introduced Gasol and Artest.

The arrival of Gasol completes Phil Jackson's system, and the arrival of Artest makes the Lakers' wings impeccable.

Kobe was no longer just the most offensive player in the world, he also got a group of reliable teammates.

The Spurs are still tinkering around the troika, as they have been over the years.

The series was all about Bryant's jumper show, tearing apart the Spurs' defense with one jaw-dropping jumper after another.

The defensive system dominated by Duncan and supplemented by Bowen was destroyed by Kobe alone.

The series averaged 33 points and only one free throw per game, all thanks to a single-handed jumper that Popovich complained about and killed the Spurs.

4 to 0, the seemingly unsuspecting big score has a touching process.

The Lakers won eight consecutive playoffs, swept their opponents in two consecutive rounds, and advanced strongly to the Western Conference Finals.

Similarly, the Timberwolves also eliminated the Jazz 4-0, won eight consecutive playoffs, and entered the Western Conference Finals with their heads held high.

"This is the fourth consecutive year that the Minnesota Timberwolves have reached the division finals. The opponent they face will be the strongest opponent they have encountered in the division finals in the past four years."

"The confrontation with the white wolf is very interesting every time. I believe that many stories will happen this time." - Kobe said.

"Kobe is right, every Lakers game is very interesting, because I beat Kobe every time." -Bai Jidong slammed Kobe directly.

The Western Conference finals have not yet started, and the league has already built momentum.

As for the East, there is no suspense.

Fans appreciate James, but also know he can't win.

No matter what level James plays, the Celtics always firmly control the trend of the game.

There is no suspense in the series, James and his Cavaliers are vulnerable to the mighty Celtics Big Four.

The Celtics averaged 30 points per game against the Cavaliers, swept the Cavaliers unstoppably, and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.

The matchup between the Pistons and the Magic can be regarded as the only suspenseful one in these series.

With Howard as the core and a group of shooters, with this classic system, the Magic re-emerged this year and entered the ranks of the Eastern Conference in one fell swoop.

In the series against the Pistons, the two sides fought six games. Jiang was still old and spicy, but the Pistons had better experience and strength, and finally defeated the Magic.

At this point, the battle map for the division finals is released, and the exciting division battle is about to be staged.

On the day of the game, reporters from all over the United States focused on the West District.

The Timberwolves have won three consecutive championships against the reborn Zijin Lakers, and the White Wolf against the Black Mamba.

Countless topics, countless guesses, and the long-awaited duel will be staged here.

The target center is the place where Bai Jidong's glory belongs.

Bai Jidong and Kobe met here. Their grievances have a long history, and until today they have no chance to settle.

"Have you been bald all these years?" Bai Jidong admired Kobe's character.
It was a young and frivolous gamble, and he has complied to this day.

Kobe said: "I must always remind myself that everything I have today is thanks to you." "Don't say it so seriously, I didn't force you to molest good women in Eagle County." Bai Jidong said with a smile.

"We are voluntary..." Kobe quickly retorted.

Bai Jidong didn't even bother to listen: "Whatever you say, I don't care, it's your business, and it was several years ago."

After the trash talking and greeting each other, both sides replaced their starting players.

For the Timberwolves, the starters are Ukic, Vashabek, Bai Jidong, Yi Jianlian, and Olowokandi.The Lakers are Fisher, Kobe, Artest, Gasol, Bynum.

The personnel from both sides shook hands and greeted each other. Kobe looked cold and his eyes did not have the slightest warmth.

In order to limit Kobe, Bai Jidong took the initiative to ask to defend him, so Vashabek switched defenses with him.

"Who are you trying to scare with such a scary expression?" Bai Jidong asked with a smile.

Kobe said indifferently: "Pull up your trash talk, it's useless to me." "That's not necessarily true, trash talk is useful to everyone." Bai Jidong said.

That's when the referee tossed the ball up, and Bynum and Olowokandi jumped up the jump ball together.

The young Bynum swung his arm and took the ball down.

"Kobe!"

"Sure enough, I said it a long time ago, he will give the ball to Kobe." Bill Simmons, the guest commentator of the game, shouted.

Webber said: "Bill, do you think Kobe can make it?"

"Of course, he is Kobe, although I hate him. But I believe he can score this goal." Simmons said.

Kobe patted the ball and uttered a sentence of chicken soup for the soul: "Conquer yourself, and you can conquer the world."

Bai Jidong completely ignored his nonsense, and quickly followed his defensive footsteps.

Kobe is not the kind of player who breaks through fiercely. What really makes Bai Jidong feel troublesome is his historical level of strong shooting ability.

As far as the unreasonable shooting of "Damn, this kind of ball is also shot? Damn, this kind of ball is also scored!" Kobe may be the strongest in history.

"Vote! Come conquer me!" Bai Jidong shouted loudly.

Kobe stared angrily, and angrily stopped and made a strong shot.

Bai Weidong stopped, jumped up with all his strength and gave him a fierce hat.

"You said you want to conquer me? In your next life!" Bai Jidong breathed out on Kobe's palm, and looked at the others, "Keep an eye on your own people, don't give them a chance!"

Kobe didn't listen to Bai Weidong's nonsense, and encouraged himself: "The footprints in the desert will soon disappear. However, the songs of striving will be stirred in the hearts of the trekkers for a long time."

If Bai Jidong knew who taught Kobe to motivate him like this, he would definitely call that person a pig.

A good black mamba is directly turned into a chicken soup master for the soul by you, isn't this destroying people's design?what the hell!

"It seems Kobe is not discouraged, his fighting spirit is stronger." Webber said.

"As the only true Celtics fan, I hate Kobe, but I have to admit, he's a likable guy."

Simmons said: "I like watching him play and talk about his behavior. I like the annoyance and excitement caused by his performance. I do like watching him play like Michael Jordan, but he is a fox not a wolf. From me You can tell by saying this that I'm giving up on Boston, and specifically, the Bird era: I'm enjoying passing the ball, regardless of individual stats."

"Best and nastiest aspect. His terrific shooting accuracy, solid jumper, move and turn and fadeaway make up his typical ruthless style of play, and it's as high as you'll ever see. An explosion of efficiency..." (Note: In the American fable, the wolf is the master of the fox, but the fox himself does not admit it)

This is the reason why Simmons is popular but not very invited to explain the game. He talks too much nonsense.

When he finished speaking, the game on the field had already played two back and forth.

Both sides played high-quality defense, and no one scored after 2 minutes of the game.

"African kid, you'd better not hang around behind my ass, or I'll make you look good." Artest blatantly threatened Vashabek.

Artest's defense is Vashabek's main learning object, and his every move on the defensive end is based on Artest as a template.

Facing Vashabek, Artest felt like he was facing his younger self.But Vashabek's physical fitness is stronger than Artest's, and he can do many things that Artest cannot.

Bynum asked for the ball in the low post, determined to score the first point for the team.

Facing the impact of young people, Olowokandi gritted his teeth and persisted.

His role in the Timberwolves is becoming less and less important, and he knows it himself.

When he heard that he was back in the starting lineup, Olowokandi shaved off his beard, and he wanted to face the game with the most energetic outlook.

"You're old, old man!" Bynum pushed Olowokandi away with all his strength.

Then, the little shark turned to look at the basket, grabbed the ball, stepped out, and smashed the ball into the basket hard.

"An old guy like you should retire early and don't stay here to embarrass yourself!" Bynum sprayed an ugly trash talk.

Bai Jidong smiled and said, "Andrew, do you need me to teach you how to talk to elders?"

"Even if he is an 80-year-old man, I will not respect him! I don't need to respect anyone on the court!" Bynum exclaimed.

Just as Bai Jidong was about to teach Kobe a lesson, he was stopped by Olowokandi.

"White Wolf, let him say what he wants." Olowokandi said.

Bai Jidong looked at him, "Are you okay?"

"Very good." Olowokandi's mood was not affected, and he sent the ball again.

(End of this chapter)