Chapter 571 Phil Jackson’s Dirty Tricks

"Guard it! Guard it again! Stephen Jackson's defense is as fierce as a tiger or a wolf. He suppressed the Timberwolves' All-Star small forward Tom Gugliotta!"

"Quick, accurate, and ruthless! Stephen Jackson's defense is really good for Kobe! He is like a 2.03-meter Kobe, biting Tom Gugliotta like crazy!"

"Don't talk about shooting! It's hard for Tom Gugliotta to connect with the ball now."

"I expected a lot of situations in this game, but I really didn't expect this situation."

"Bowen and Mullin were injured, and the Lakers should have had a tough battle, but the performance of the Lakers' second-round pick Stephen Jackson made this game very different."

The game between the Lakers and Timberwolves ended with the Lakers 107:91 Timberwolves, taking away another victory from Minnesota.

"Damn it, Kobe, where did you find this kid?" After training together in the summer, Garnett and Marbury were familiar with Stephen Jackson and knew that he was very capable, but they really didn't expect that they could make Tom Gugliel Ota defended 2 of 14 shots and scored 7 points.

This caused the Timberwolves' offensive tactics to collapse by almost half.

The Timberwolves' main tactic is the pick-and-roll around Marbury and Garnett. Kobe blocked Marbury, and Garnett was forced to play alone. Although Garnett's efficiency against Horry was not bad, the current Wolf King is not a player who can solve everything by attacking alone. The greatness of Garnett, the Wolf King, still lies in his versatility.

The second tactic is Tom Gugliotta's off-ball three-pointer. He is the Timberwolves' strongest outside shooter. His height and shooting ability are the key to opening up the team's offensive space. Garnett and When Marbury was double-teamed, he would try his best to pass the ball to Tom Gugliotta, using his height to bend and forcefully complete the attack.

Both tactics were tightly guarded by the Lakers, leaving only Garnett's desperate one-on-one duel.

Of course this can't kill the Lakers.

The Lakers led by 15 points in the first half. In the second half, OK started paddling, clocked out, and still easily took away the Timberwolves.

Garnett shined the most in the game. He showed his talent to Horry, scoring 31 points, 17 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 blocks, 1 steal and 3 turnovers.

OK's data was average. He exerted more force in the first half and didn't play long in the second half. Now that the victory is in hand, they must recharge their batteries to prepare for tomorrow's game against Chicago.

"Congratulations to the Lakers for winning 23 games. They are a great team." Sampson of the Wolves attended the media conference after the game.

"Tomorrow the Lakers will face the Chicago Bulls! These opponents in the finals will continue their confrontation. Which team do you think will win?"

"The Bulls are currently 15 wins and 8 losses. Their record has dropped a lot compared to last year. This is because of Pippen's absence. I am more optimistic about the Lakers winning."

"Who is the best player in the league, Kobe or Michael?"

"I think Michael has more honors, and Kobe's age has more advantages."

"Today the Lakers' second-round pick Stephen Jackson scored 14 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals. Does this all-around performance make your eyes shine?"

"If possible, I would trade a first-round pick for this guy to the Lakers. This guy's performance is great, and his potential is endless!"

"What are the goals for the Timberwolves this season?"

“Made into the second round!”

"Bruce, is your cold better?" After the game against the Timberwolves, the Lakers flew to Chicago overnight.

"Phew, I feel better. I can play tomorrow." Bowen was wrapped heavily in a towel by the team doctor. In order to prevent the spread of the flu among the Lakers, Bowen and Mullin were stuffed into a separate cabin.

"Don't force it." Kobe comforted him and returned to his seat.

Originally, Kobe was a little uneasy, but after today's game, Kobe felt relieved. Stephen Jackson is so good at dealing with tall white men!

Pippen is still unable to play in tomorrow's game against the Bulls, and the Bulls have put European magician Kukic on the court in recent games when Pippen cannot play.

Use Martial Saint Jackson to deal with Kuqi.

This hand will crush the bull!

"Go to sleep, boss." Xiaoyu felt that Kobe had returned to his position, and he was a little dazed. The game has just ended and I can only rest and sleep on the plane. If I don’t go to bed early, will I be in good condition for tomorrow’s key game?

"Okay." Kobe closed his eyes.

24 wins in a row! Just tomorrow.

"This is sports news brought by USA Today! The Lakers players have arrived in Chicago overnight and have returned to the hotel to rest."

"The Chicago Bulls confirmed that Pippen was unable to play. Although Pippen strongly requested to come back, the team arranged his comeback in early January."

“Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson had dinner together in a restaurant and they talked late into the night.”

"Magic arrives in Chicago and will serve as commentator for this game along with George Gervin and Kenny Smith."

"Wilt Chamberlain showed up at a nightclub in Chicago. It's unclear whether he was there to watch the Lakers game or just have fun."

"Rodman was interviewed outside the training ground. He said that the Lakers will definitely lose this game and that the Lakers' winning streak will end at 23 games."

"Karl Malone declared that the Jazz are the strongest team this season. The Lakers' winning streak has no meaning."

"Anfernee and Chris are getting better and better together. The Magic have 7 wins and 1 loss in their last 8 games. If the Bulls lose this game, the Magic will overtake the Bulls and become first in the Eastern Conference."

"The Pacers led by Larry Bird have won consecutive games. They have reached the third place in the Eastern Conference and become the biggest dark horse this season."

"The Detroit Pistons have fallen out of eighth place in the Eastern Conference, and the feud between Grant Hill and Larry Brown appears to be coming to a head."

"Phoenix Suns head coach Danny Ainge put Kevin Johnson on the bench. Will this cause dissatisfaction with Kevin Johnson?"

Kobe turned off the TV. There were still 12 hours before the game, and the Lakers were resting in the hotel to adjust.

"Kobe, the coach calls you over."

"OK."

Kobe came to Harris' room.

"Coach, are you ready for your starting lineup?"

"Although Bowen has not recovered yet, he can still play ball. What other suggestions do you have?"

"Coach, we can trick Phil Jackson." Kobe slowly said his plan.

"You have to think clearly. The importance of this game is not as simple as a regular season game." Harris was somewhat moved.

"It doesn't matter. Stephen doesn't perform well, so Bruce will come on."

"Then try it!"