Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The chapter summarizes a playoff matchup between the Lakers and the Timberwolves, where the Lakers' "Drug-Popping Duo" of Yao Ming and Ke Bi dominated the series. Yao Ming and Ke Bi had impressive individual performances, with Yao scoring 35 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and blocking 2 shots, while Ke Bi added 28 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Lakers won both games convincingly, with the Timberwolves' star player, Garnett, unable to lead his team to victory. The chapter also highlights the Lakers' overall team strength, with six players scoring in double digits, and the Timberwolves' struggles, with no player crossing the 20-point mark. The Lakers' victory was expected, and the Timberwolves' coach acknowledged the Lakers' superiority, stating that he was betting on them to win the championship.

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