This game is called a "bad matchup", which makes sense. The Timberwolves have lost 9 games in a row, and although the Kings have lost 2 games in a row, their previous losing streak was the longest losing streak in the league at the time.

Thinking that "there is no worst, only worse", the Timberwolves quickly broke the record for the longest losing streak of the season just set by the Kings.

The new head coach of the Timberwolves, Kevin McHale, stood solemnly on the sidelines, watching the players conduct pre-game warm-up training. He succeeded Randy Whitman as the team's new head coach last week, but the current situation is

The team has lost 9 games in a row and has yet to win in the 4 games since he took over.

This embarrassing situation made Kevin McHale, who was all-powerful in the NBA at that time, quite helpless. He valued this game with the Kings very much, hoping to end the losing streak against an opponent with the same record gap and internal and external difficulties.

The good thing about this game is that one of the two teams must be able to end their losing streak after this game...

The game started, and the two teams started to fight back and forth. It was very lively. The Kings had just changed coaches, and the starting players played very hard. They seemed to want to prove to the fans that the poor record was not theirs.

wrong.

However, playing hard does not necessarily mean good results. The Kings' offensive success rate is not high and they are very strong on the outside. On the other hand, the Timberwolves, who are playing away games, rely on the "dream footsteps" of Al Jefferson on the inside to score steadily.

In fact, he scored a goal and took the lead in the score.

The Kings fell behind, became more impatient, and the scene was a bit chaotic. The fans at the scene were "angry" and some even started to curse.

The new Kings coach Kenny Nike called timeouts continuously for 5 minutes in an attempt to solve the team's current offensive problems, but it did not have a particularly good effect.

Fortunately, the Timberwolves are also strong on the outside. Except for Al Jefferson on the inside who is indeed very efficient offensively, the other players are also very good.

With 4 minutes and 50 seconds left in the first quarter, Xie Kai's name was called by coach Kenny Knight.

He heard his name being called by the coach, and his heart was beating rapidly. In the previous few games, his average playing time did not exceed 10 minutes per game, and he had very few opportunities to perform. He appeared so early in this game.

It is foreseeable that as long as there are no accidents, the playing time will definitely exceed 10 minutes.

As long as he has stable playing time, even if he doesn't have much possession of the ball, at least he can find a sense of presence on the defensive end.

"Kane is playing, does Kenny want to rotate more or reduce the playing time of the main players?" asked Marv Albert.

Mark Jackson said: "It should be to reduce the playing time of the main players. You see, not only John was replaced, except for Spencer, the other four starting players are now off the court."

"Well, Sacramento's starting bench is relatively close in strength, so this can make better use of the rotation.

At this time, the score on the court was 12:17, and the Kings were 5 points behind their opponents.

The game continues.

Bobby Jackson dribbled the ball over and passed it to Bobby Brown on the left wing.

Bobby Brown used the screen to rush in, but was double-teamed and shot away from the bottom corner.

Xie Kai caught the ball and feinted, extended the baseline and cut in, made a fake pass, and leaned on Al Jefferson for a layup - the whistle sounded!

Al Jefferson complained to the referee, saying his moves were clean.

"This ball was indeed a foul. Al was a little dazed. After reacting, he could no longer guard Kane and had no choice but to take action!" Mark Jackson said.

Because it was a home team player who took a free throw, the fans behind the baseline did not interfere with him with plastic sticks.

Xie Kai went to the free throw line and made two free throws!

At 14:17, the Kings were only 3 points behind!

On the Timberwolves side, Al Jefferson, who was unwilling to be fouled by Xie Kai just now, attacked frantically at the basket, but I don’t know if he was a little anxious and angry. He made a mistake when he turned around, and the ball was released and flew out of the baseline...

Kings fans behind the baseline gloated and applauded.

The Kings keep attacking!

Hawes missed a 3-pointer!

Ryan Gomez grabbed the rebound and passed to Mike Miller.

Miller was just about to dribble when he suddenly came forward and made a crazy counterattack from the backcourt. The ball was accidentally taken away by the opponent.

Xie Kai made a successful counterattack, went directly to the basket, and hit the ground to Jason Thompson who followed up in the middle. The latter caught the ball and dunked with both hands!

The Kings launched a 4:0 attack wave! The point difference was narrowed to only 1 point! The Timberwolves timed out!

The emotions of the home team fans at the scene were aroused. They cheered and screamed excitedly, making the stadium that was a little deserted just now become lively.

"Sacramento played great!" Groom Albert praised.

"To be precise, these two offensive rounds were led by Kane who was just replaced. Kane is really a good team player. He could have scored the ball just now. At worst, he could have gotten a foul.

, but he was not greedy for credit and passed the ball to his teammates who were in a better position." Mark Jackson said.

After the timeout, the Kings replaced Hawes and replaced him with Mitch Moore. On the other side, the Timberwolves also made a series of personnel adjustments.

The game continues!

Kevin Ollie dribbled over and passed it to McCants.

McCants robbed Bobby Brown and missed a jump shot!

Xie Kai flew to grab the rebound and passed it to Bobby Jackson for counterattack.

Playing more and less in the frontcourt, Xie Kai received a pass from Bobby Jackson near the 3-point line, accelerated, cut into the basket, faced Cardinal, European-stepped past his opponent, and hit a layup!

The Kings come back!

Xie Kai and Bobby Jackson high-fived each other excitedly and encouraged each other with trash talk!

"Sacramento's momentum is completely up!" said stableman Albert.

Timberwolves coach Kevin McHale held his chin with one hand and looked a little ugly. If the team cannot even defeat this internally and externally beleaguered opponent, it will not only face the longest losing streak of 10 in 14 years, but also what if it continues like this?

Reflect your own abilities? What is the difference between yourself and your predecessor Randy Whitman?

After the timeout, for the Timberwolves, this year's No. 5 pick Kevin Love succeeded in a hook shot from the basket, finally breaking the team's short offensive drought.

Just looking back, Xie Kai and Jason Thompson played alley-oops, and it was on Love's head.

Xie Kai’s second assist!

"Kevin's air defense ability is too bad. He has no height, no excellent wingspan, and no jumping ability to intercept the opponent in the air!" Groom Albert said helplessly.
Chapter completed!