one-handed ball

Chapter 9
The regular season has finally started!

The Timberwolves also got their own schedule. They will challenge the Denver Nuggets led by the Golden Double Guns at home on November 11.

This game was greatly publicized locally in Minneapolis. After all, fans like to watch superstars play. Fans who went to the Timberwolves held back for a few months, and saw the newspaper two days ago saying how the Timberwolves had changed, so they couldn't wait to enjoy the new Timberwolves game at the Target Center.

So even though there were still a few hours before the game, the atmosphere of the game was already heated up.

But the atmosphere in the Timberwolves locker room was not infected by the fiery enthusiasm of the fans outside. Everyone knew how important and difficult this game was!Just look at their average points last season. Anthony averaged 28.9 points per game and Iverson averaged 24.8 points per game!It just so happens that the worst thing the Timberwolves have is outside defense, and both of them happen to be outside, so this game will be extremely difficult.

"Cheer up, lads!"

Head coach Whitman kept cheering the players on. He was under a lot of pressure after losing all the preseason games. You must know that the upper management has given him a notice that he must win the first home game. How do they know how difficult it is to win this game!
"When attacking, as long as we move the ball quickly, find open teammates, and seize every opportunity to score goals. When defending, as long as we prevent aggressiveness and don't lose our position, we can definitely win this game!"

"Jefferson, you have unlimited firepower in this game. You try to beat their insiders Kenyon Martin and Camby. Martin's small body will definitely not be able to withstand you. As long as those two insiders hit, this game We've won the game!" Whitman turned to Jefferson again.

"Well, I see, coach," Jefferson replied sullenly, still the same.

"Okay, then I'll announce the starters for this game, center Ratliff, power forward Jefferson, point guard Telfair, shooting guard McCants, small forward~~" He paused at this point , Zheng Ke and Gossman watched directly back and forth, and Zheng Ke's heart jumped into his throat.

"Small forward is Gosman," Whitman said.

"Huh" Zheng Ke let out a sigh of relief. Although he knew that the result might be like this, he was still a little bit unwilling. It was obvious that Melon was so difficult to defend, and he still didn't replace me. He was stubborn, huh!
Whitman didn't know that someone had already defined him as an old stubborn, and he was carefully guiding Gosman, "Gosman, you have to put Anthony away, the outcome of this game depends on whether you can prevent double guns on the outside. !"

"Yes, coach, I will definitely guard against him, and my defense has become stronger now." Gossman coquettishly showed off his biceps, and proudly sent a provocative expression to Zheng Ke.Zheng Ke immediately gave him a middle finger, which made everyone laugh.

Whitman watched with satisfaction as the atmosphere in the locker room gradually became more relaxed. He changed the topic, "Gossman, if you can't guard Anthony, I will replace you immediately!"

"No, coach, you are too ruthless." Gosman immediately lost his complacency.

This is Zheng Ke's first time participating in the nba regular season. The hot atmosphere of the audience is indeed not comparable to that of preseason games. Every time a player plays and every introduction given by the DJ, the audience cheers. Feeling that his ears are almost damaged by the cheers, screams, whistles, and music, he feels his blood is starting to boil, and he can't wait to play the game now.

You know, this is just a regular season, if it is the playoffs, what if it is the finals?No wonder others say that they don't know how hot the stadium is unless they watch a game live.

This hot game was also broadcast by ESPN. ESPN invited the famous commentator Barkley and his bickering partner Smith to explain.

"Smith, I don't know why I'm sitting here to explain the game. You know, this is a game that I don't think there is any suspense! Timberwolves' perimeter defense is too bad!" The fat Barkley began to play his game again The big mouth function, sprayed everywhere.

"Oh no, my dear Charles, you know that the Timberwolves have always been a youth team. They will not watch the Denver take the victory easily. They will play the blood of the Minnesota. This game is not so easy. One-sided." Smith continued to play his With the function of professionally singing a contrarian, he sang a double reed with Barkley, but his tone was not optimistic about the victory of the Timberwolves.

"I hope it's as you said, otherwise this game is really nothing to watch, haha" Barkley laughed.

Just as they gag, the game begins!

The Nuggets now let Iverson control the ball. It is said that the 32-year-old Iverson is not as explosive as before, but he still plays sharply. His sense of rhythm is getting better and better. He is the main player in the Nuggets. He is more of a point guard and focuses on conducting the game, but he is still an offensive maniac in his bones.

Facing the weak perimeter defense of the Timberwolves, Iverson passed Telfair with a change of direction and accelerated. After Jefferson rushed over, he hit the ground and passed to Martin under the basket. Martin dunked easily
Jefferson failed to make a layup under the basket, the rebound was caught by Camby, and a long pass found Iverson.
Jefferson missed the hook, the rebound was caught by Camby
Anthony hit Gosman with his back and hit a two-pointer with a jumper after turning around.
Less than 2 minutes after the opening, the Nuggets turned away and played a small climax of 8:0!Whitman wiped his sweat and asked for a timeout.

"What's wrong with you, have you forgotten what I just said?" Whitman yelled dissatisfiedly, "Ratliff, why are you stuck, don't let anyone defend Jefferson casually! Jefferson made more Foul! And Gossman, Telfair, you must focus on defending Anthony and Iverson, especially Iverson's breakthrough!"

"This is really a bad start. The Nuggets came up and gave us a lesson for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves' head coach Randy Whitman did not hesitate to pause and directly requested a timeout." Barkley explained.

"Yes, the Nuggets got into the game very quickly today, but the Timberwolves' boys were a bit slow." Smith explained.

After calling a timeout, it was really different. McCants scored a three-pointer from the outside of the Timberwolves, and the Nuggets' fast break did not succeed.

Kenyon Martin thug foul by Jefferson, makes [-] of [-] free throws.
Anthony singled Gomez and missed a turnaround jumper.
The game has entered a tug of war
(End of this chapter)