Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 132
On May 2003, 5, the Spurs standing on the edge of the cliff, relying on Duncan's all-out explosion, fought hard for two overtimes at the Lakers' home court and won a victory. Shi Buddha played 13 minutes and scored 55 points and 36 points. With 22 rebounds and 7 blocked shots, he almost single-handedly pulled the Spurs back from the brink of elimination and dragged the series to Game [-].

For a while, Duncan's reputation skyrocketed, and he seemed to be the number one power forward in active service.

In another set of matchups in the Western Conference semifinals, Chris Webber was plagued by injuries and performed poorly. The Kings relied on Stojakovic's brave performance and fought against the Mavericks. The first four games were tied 2-2. In the fifth game, although Nowitzki made only 15 of 5 shots and only scored 16 points, he grabbed 15 rebounds and contributed 9 assists.Under his control, Nash and Van Exel performed well, helping the Mavericks win Tianwangshan.The German averaged 14.2 rebounds per game in the series, and is gradually throwing off his "softie" hat.

The four top power forwards fought against each other. Duncan and Nowitzki each had wonderful performances. Although Webber was injured, his performance before the injury was worthy of the king's core.But Garnett has become the more depressed one. He has not led the team in the first round for several years in a row, and in the playoffs, his performance has always been unstable. This year he joined the defending champion Lakers and broke through the first round. After a round of curses, he fell behind in the head-to-head confrontation with Duncan. The data of 21 points and 13 rebounds in the last game just reached the average of the regular season.

Throughout the series, Garnett's performance was suppressed by Duncan, and the huge difference in contract amounts between the two became Garnett's main black spot.People have already foreseen what a bloody scene will be on the major sports boards tomorrow.

It was almost midnight, and Jim had just finished his day's work.

After arranging the rookie training, Jim and Kupchak were bombarded by phone calls from many rookie agents, because the Lakers had the 16th pick in the first round from the Magic and their own 29th pick in the first round. It is expected that the rookies whose draft picks are around here expect to be able to join this giant, hoping to get a promise from the Lakers before the draft.

Although Jim already has a few candidates he likes, in order to maintain flexibility, he still didn't fully talk. During the draft, the situation changes rapidly, and unexpected situations may happen at any time, and besides rookies, many agents have There are active players who are expected to join the Lakers, and building a good relationship with them will help in the operation of player transfers and signings.

The pizza for supper was already cold, Jim grabbed a piece casually, and chewed a couple of mouthfuls with the hot water.

Downstairs is the training ground. Usually no one trains here on match days, but today, there is a figure still in the gym.

It was Kevin Garnett. He made only 18 of 7 shots in the evening game. After the game, he didn't go home, but went directly to the training hall to practice shooting.

Jim sighed secretly and went downstairs.

"Kevin, you're going to San Antonio tomorrow morning, why don't you go home and have a good rest?" Jim walked to the basket, caught Garnett's shot, and passed it back.

"I lost this game because of me. I will definitely kill Tim in the next game and win the game." Garnett said as he continued to shoot the basket, and the basketball kept hitting the net.

"Yes, this round of the series is indeed coming to an end, but your match with Tim is not limited to this round of confrontation, believe me, you will meet often in the future. I have no doubt that you want to kill him Determination, but the value is not determined by the media." Jim accepted the basketball, signaled to the two trainers that they could get off work, walked beyond the three-point line, and shot a three-pointer. bottom line.

The NBA's three-point line is not usually far away.

Garnett took off his vest, walked to the sidelines, picked up a towel, and wiped the sweat off his face.He intentionally increased the proportion of three-point shots this season, but his shooting percentage in the early [-]s can only be said to be barely passing.

It is not easy to completely change long-term playing habits.

After four years of training in college basketball, Duncan has mastered basic skills, and every simple move contains a murderous intent. Although Garnett is extremely talented, he jumped directly into the NBA after high school, and many technical moves are made by virtue of his talent. It's not particularly perfect.After a season of practicing with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Garnett's hook looks good in training, but what he prefers to use in the game is the familiar turnaround jumper.

"Kevin, to be honest, I think you are more than 2 meters. Did you say you were short when you reported your height?" Jim walked to the sidelines and smiled.

"Probably underreported by an inch or two. I didn't expect to squeeze under the basket and wrestle with the opposing center every game." Garnett mumbled, taking out a T-shirt from his backpack.

"Well, if I announce now that you will serve as the Lakers' starting center next season, what do you think?" Jim went straight to the point.

Halfway through Garnett's T-shirt, he stopped. "You're not kidding, are you?"

"Calm down, Kevin, this is just an idea, but I promise you, you're going to love our new style of play. Now, I need you to forget about today's game, go back and rest well, and blast those The reporter's face!"

Garnett nodded dubiously, thinking that he would face Duncan and his Spurs again the day after tomorrow, and secretly made up his mind.

In Game [-] of the Western Conference semifinals, the Spurs gave it their all.

Duncan rarely forcibly crushed the inside line, beating Ben Wallace with a single-handed dunk.

Parker's fast breakthrough, Ginobili's unpredictable snake-like dance steps.

Even veteran general David Robinson made a breakthrough dunk like a repeat yesterday.

The Spurs have maintained a weak lead and have been deadlocked until the last 3 minutes, with the Lakers trailing by two points.

Kobe's mid-range shot was interfered by Prince desperately, brushed the basket twice, and finally fell out.

It is said that Ben Wallace will tear down the ditches and erect explosive heads during important games.

An afro exploded in the crowd and grabbed the rebound before Duncan and David Robinson. This was his seventh offensive rebound of the game.

As soon as Big Ben landed, the Spurs players' hands were already entangled, trying to steal on the spot.Da Ben caught a glimpse of a person in a purple jersey beckoning at the top of the arc, and passed the ball with all his might.

It was Garnett who received the ball, and Duncan, who was supposed to defend him, had already received the basket.

Garnett took a look at the basket, shot calmly, and hit a three-pointer to help the Lakers overtake the score. This is the first time the Lakers have taken the lead in the game.

Just like a person who is about to drown, after struggling for a long time, he finally got rid of the aquatic plants that entangled him, and floated to the surface to breathe the long-lost oxygen.

The Spurs failed to score 1 point in the next game. The Lakers won 97-92 with a total score of 4-2, eliminated the Spurs and advanced to the Western Conference Finals.

命中关键三分的加内特拿下23分16篮板7助攻4抢断2盖帽的全面数据，成为了当场比赛最佳球员。

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