But just as the cheers went up on this side, Rubio received a pass from Towns and made a layup, taking the lead again.

The Timberwolves aren't playing like huskies tonight, they're playing like real wolves!

Rose continued to play off-ball, cutting to receive a pass back from Bojan and drawing a foul on Dieng!

After making both free throws, he raised his personal score to 37 points and helped the Pelicans take the lead again!

During the timeout, Tang Tian communicated with him, with the main point being to have him play more off-ball.

Rose's ability to break through has declined a lot since his injury, and his breakthrough skills aren't his strength, so it's difficult to force his way through after being double-teamed.

And now his teammates are also in average condition.

But his finishing ability has always been a strength.

Based on this fact, playing off-ball appropriately can free him from the slump he was in during the third quarter.

Facts have proved that Tang Tian, this basketball godfather, is very accurate in his judgment.

Rose has a good off-ball awareness, and the other Pelicans are willing to pass the ball more when their touch is average.

As a result, Rose's personal score began to soar again during this period.

Moreover, like Tang Tian back then, off-ball defense is more difficult than on-ball defense.

If he plays well, unless the team has a first-class perimeter defender, even Thibodeau won't have many defensive methods.

Wiggins continued to respond, scoring his 24th point of the game with a layup off the glass after a breakthrough, also helping the Timberwolves take the lead again!

The scores of both sides went up alternately, and the situation was intertwined, making it difficult to distinguish the outcome.

With three minutes left in the game, Rose made a difficult layup and earned an additional free throw.

As he stepped onto the free throw line, sporadic MVP cheers rang out in the arena.

Rose's stats for this game were displayed on the screen: 17 of 28 from the field, 3 of 6 from three-point range, 5 of 7 from the free throw line, 42 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals.

That basket just now helped Rose bring his personal score to 42 points!

If he makes this free throw, he will break his personal single-game scoring record of 42 points set in 2011.

So this MVP cheer is really meaningful.

Even the fans who came to support Rose couldn't help but tear up.

Rose's peak was in 2011, when he was only 22 years old, spirited, and had the potential to become a league superstar, even the number one player.

But after that, injuries destroyed him, and his performance declined year after year.

This year, when he signed with the Pelicans, his salary was already close to the base salary, the kind that was about to be eliminated by the league.

But no one expected that Rose could play the highlight of his career with the Pelicans, when he was about to turn 30.

He even has a chance to break his career single-game scoring record.

This is really incredible.

Even if the Pelicans' four brothers don't play, even if he scores 22 points on the court, no one would have ever imagined such a result.

At this time, there was a substitution on the sidelines, with Harrell coming on to replace Dedmon.

Rose adjusted his breathing.

He may have realized this, and the shot was a bit too strong, the ball hit the back of the rim and bounced up.

The free throw, missed!

Just as the fans were feeling regretful, Harrell used his speed to slap the ball out from the inside.

Rose reacted quickly, grabbed the ball, and made a close-range floater.

No one else reacted to this ball.

"Swish!"

The ball went into the net cleanly!

Rose scored his 44th point of the game!

He broke his career single-game scoring record!

On the scene, on the hotline, those fans who liked or once liked, or may even be black fans, were all moved by Rose's performance.

After so many hardships, Rose broke his career single-game scoring record while earning a salary of more than 2 million!

Many people were so excited that they couldn't restrain their emotions, even more excited than when they saw the championship.

This is not only inspirational, but also touching!

But the Timberwolves are really tough tonight, Towns hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc, helping the Timberwolves tie the score again!

The two top picks erupted collectively tonight, the Timberwolves really want to win!

The game has reached the last two minutes, and the outcome may depend on one or two balls.

Rose's layup after a breakthrough was interfered with and missed, and Towns grabbed the defensive rebound.

The Timberwolves launched a counterattack, and Wiggins received a pass from Rubio to score his 26th point of the game.

Stevens reached out and called a timeout.

The fans in the arena didn't dare to breathe, no one would have thought that this season finale would be so intense.

The Pelicans had possession after the timeout.

Rose continued to hold the ball.

This time he broke through decisively, forcing a layup in the double-team.

He was knocked to the ground, the referee blew the whistle, but he still completed the shot while losing his balance.

The ball successfully fell into the net after hitting the backboard!

A critical and-one!

The cheers from the fans were already very loud this time.

Rose's play today is really worthy of respect!

But when Rose got up, he scared everyone, because he was limping, looking like he was injured again.

Bojan and Lamb on the court went up to ask him immediately.

Fortunately, Rose looked like he just suffered a hard hit when he landed, and it didn't seem like a big problem.

He adjusted his breathing after stepping onto the free throw line, and then took another shot.

This time he grasped it, and the basketball fell steadily into the net.

He scored his 47th point of the game!

The Pelicans also gained a crucial 1-point lead.

In the last minute, Wiggins made a crucial post-up, and his technical movements were very beautiful.

But unfortunately, the ball bounced off the rim.

The rebound was grabbed by Harrell.

Rose's goal just now became even more critical, now as long as they score another goal, the Pelicans' 80th win is a certainty.

"Defense! Defense!"

The fans in the arena were also cheering for the home team under the leadership of the DJ.

Although Wiggins' key ball didn't go in, as long as they defend this round, they will still have a chance to make a game-winning shot!

Thibodeau shouted on the sidelines, and the Timberwolves also showed absolute morale.

Rose continued to break through to the basket with the ball.

At the critical moment, creating fouls is the most efficient way to score.

Even if they only get two free throw opportunities, as long as they seize the opportunity, it is equivalent to killing the game.

But at the last moment, the referee didn't blow the whistle, and Rose's key goal didn't go in!

The fans on the hotline all felt a burst of regret when they saw this.

This was originally Rose's peak game, but if they lose, the meaning will be much smaller.

And it's not that the Pelicans' teammates didn't give him a chance, it's that Rose himself didn't seize it.

Just as the fans were feeling sorry, Harrell jumped high using his speed and grabbed the offensive rebound again!

Stevens' move to replace Harrell earlier was simply divine.

After grabbing the offensive rebound, Harrell looked for Rose immediately.

Seeing Rose running to the baseline, he flicked his hand and made a pass.

Rose received the ball with no one guarding him, he didn't hesitate, took a look at the basket and then shot.

Everyone in the arena held their breath.

Whether this ball goes in or not directly determines the outcome of the game.

The ball swirled in the air, drawing an arc, and the ball's trajectory and strength were just right.

"Swish!"

With a crisp sound, Rose's three-pointer went in!

His 4th three-pointer in the game!

His 50th point in the game!