() The cheers of the fans were so hot that even though the Target Center arena was still so empty, Adrian's name was echoing in the Target Center.
Al Jefferson relied on Odom to score a hook shot, finally breaking the Timberwolves' long scoring drought in the second half of the first quarter. But now, no one cares whether he can score or not.
Mar dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, and the center of the target immediately shouted "Give the ball to Adrian."
"To Adrian!"
"Adrian!"
Farmar quite complied with the public opinion and passed the basketball to Adrian. Defending Adrian was still the fat man Anthony Walker, who assumed a standard three-threat defensive posture. Adrian made several attempts.
pace, but Anthony Walker's feet seemed to be nailed to the ground without even the slightest movement, as if he had not caught Adrian's fake move at all.
The fake move was ineffective, and Adrian suddenly took off. Now he no longer suppressed his bounce. He believed that with his bounce, as long as he took off completely, Anthony Walker could not even interfere with his shooting except for fouling. Watch Anthony Walker
He got up and defended very seriously, but his arms did not straighten, and his feet did not leave the ground even when he straightened.
It's not that this guy doesn't use fake moves, but he's lazy to a certain extent. Seeing this guy's defensive attitude, Adrian made this judgment.
With almost no interference, Adrian once again pulled up a jump shot from the three-point line. The feeling of gently pulling out the basketball with his fingertips was so smooth that Adrian was extremely sure that the basketball would be clean.
Dive into the basket neatly without any possibility of failure.
After landing, before the basketball even entered the frame, Adrian turned around and retreated toward the backcourt, raising three fingers high at the same time.
"Two points!" Seeing Adrian's action, many fans couldn't help shouting. Even though the basketball was still flying in the air and the result was not determined, seeing Adrian's confident action made them
Involuntarily believing, doubting that this goal will not be scored is simply a sin.
"Whoa..." Sure enough, the basketball got into the basket cleanly, without even touching the rim. There was only a slight sound of rubbing the net, which made it difficult for the fans facing the basket to judge.
Was this a hollow inside the frame or a hollow outside the basket? It wasn't until the referee raised three fingers without any hesitation to indicate that the three-pointer was valid that they cheered loudly.
"Adrian. Two more points!"
"Adrian, two points left!"
"Adrian, two points left!"
With this three-pointer, Adrian's score has reached 31 points, which is only one step away from the record of 33 points in a single quarter set by George Gervin, the highest in history.
The gap was 2 points. Now, with 32 seconds left in the first quarter, the Lakers still have another chance to attack.
"Damn it!" Randy Wittman cursed fiercely. He was completely disappointed with Anthony Walker: "Kerry, come on, replace that fat guy Anthony, don't let that brat score at will anymore.
.”
The Timberwolves began to pass the ball in the frontcourt to kill time. They were not looking for opportunities, but to kill and kill the offensive time left for the Lakers. When Adrian attacked again, even one more second would be wasted.
Good. This behavior of the Timberwolves earned them boos from fans.
Amidst the boos all over the sky, 24 seconds passed quietly. Finally, when Jefferson shot the basketball, the basketball was still flying in the air, and the 24-second attack time limit had expired.
"The Timberwolves are really a bunch of idiots. Their behavior may ruin this great night!" Even in the commentary box, both commentators were quite dissatisfied with the Timberwolves' behavior. Charles Barkley sarcastically said: "
This was the ugliest game I've ever seen. In order to prevent the opponent from scoring, they started killing time in the first quarter of the game."
"But this is quite effective. The Los Angeles Lakers only have six seconds left to attack. Oh, Phil Jackson called a timeout. This timeout allowed them to attack directly from the half court. It seems that Phil is also very
Happy to help Adrian break this record."
"Odom, you come to serve. Chris, you come to pick and roll for Ed and help him find space. They will definitely choose to double-team at the first time, so Sasha, you also have to screen and roll for Ed.
He created space to shoot." Phil Jackson made some brief arrangements.
NBA individual scoring record in a single quarter. This record of George Gervin's 33 points in a single quarter has been maintained for 20 years. It is known as one of the NBA's most unlikely records to be broken. Let alone breaking, even tying it is extremely difficult.
Difficult. After all, a top scorer only averages 30 points per game, and these 30 points must be obtained in one quarter... This not only requires a large number of shots, but also requires a very terrifying shooting rate.
Today, in the first quarter, Adrian's shooting percentage was appalling. He made 10 of 16 shots, 4 of 6 three-pointers, and 7 of 8 free throws. His shooting percentage was as high as 62.5%, and his three-point shooting percentage was as high as 62.5%.
66%, which is higher than the field goal percentage.
Even with Adrian's strength, such a state cannot be achieved every day. Even if he can achieve it, with his character, he may not be able to make crazy shots like today. If he misses such an opportunity, he may not be able to do so.
, even Phil Jackson, who is used to seeing the storm, feels that it is a pity to miss such an opportunity.
"Guys, a new record is about to be born in front of us. We are going to celebrate crazily tonight." Phil Jackson said with a smile: "Ed, do your best and win everything that should be yours!"
"
At this time, in the Lakers' general manager's office, two people were celebrating.
"Cheers!" The collision of the glasses made a crisp sound, and the amber-colored transparent champagne rolled into the chests of the two of them as it surged in their throats, adding to their excitement.
"Congratulations, Mr. Jim, you finally got what you wanted." Jim Bass looked proud: "I believe this deal will definitely make you the best general manager this year."
"No, no, no, Mr. Mitch, we all got what we wanted. Cooperation is a win-win situation, right?" Mitch Kupchak smiled like an old fox. Cooperating with Jim Buss was originally a helpless move.
, he didn’t really think highly of this arrogant second-generation ancestor. But now he feels that this kind of cooperation is very clever, especially after the old Buss revealed his thoughts to him openly or covertly, Mickey Kupche
Ke was even more grateful for the cooperation between himself and Jim.
The agreement with the Magic has been reached, and the final contract has been signed. The deal between Adrian and Howard has been reached, and the Los Angeles Lakers will welcome the World of Warcraft to Orlando.
Think about it, Howard and Pau Gasol are on the inside, and Kobe is on the outside. Even the Big Three of the Celtics cannot compare with the Big Three of the Los Angeles Lakers. This is the real Big 3. Not to mention the addition of Warcraft.
, they also have a future, unlike the Celtics who are destined to only have the present. After a few years of glory at most, the Big Three will grow old, and the Celtics' decline is already doomed.
At this moment, a rather urgent knock on the door suddenly sounded.
Mitch Kupchak frowned: "Come in."
A pretty woman in ol' attire walked in: "Mr. Mickey, have you watched TV?"
"No, what happened?"
"It's such a big deal, I think you'd better watch TV."
"I know, get out."
After the secretary left the office and closed the door, Mitch Kupchak turned to Jim Buss and said, "I sometimes wish my secretary could be useful for more than just having a nice butt.
"
"Haha, but you are right, her ass is really perky." Jim Bass's eyes flashed: "Let's see what she said."
"How will Phil Jackson arrange the final attack? But there is no doubt that it will be Adrian. Ladies and gentlemen, open your eyes wide and don't look away for a moment. History
Right now!”
As soon as he turned on the TV, Barkley's roar mixed with spitfire was deafening, and Mitch Kupchak had to lower his voice.
When the two of them fully understood what was going on during the explanation, their expressions became strange.
"I suddenly feel that we have made a big loss." Jim Buss pinched his teeth and said with regret: "Orlando people have made a lot of money! Damn it, you shouldn't be in such a hurry to sign the agreement."
Mitch Kupchak secretly glanced at Jim Buss, once again confirming that this was a second-generation ancestor who couldn't be helped. He was eager to sign the agreement, and it wasn't because you, the second-generation ancestor, urged him again and again.
? Now he's blaming me instead.
Then he turned all his attention to the TV. If Adrian really broke the single-quarter scoring record, then there is no doubt that he who made the decision to trade Adrian would definitely receive more blame. Even in reality
This transaction has almost nothing to do with him, but he is the one who is on the stage, so he must be responsible.
This feeling of taking the blame makes Mitch Kupchak feel disgusted in his heart.
"Maybe I can push everything to Kobe like O'Neal did. Well, let's do it!" Mitch Kupchak secretly made up his mind.
