Zhang Hao seized the opportunity, under the guidance of the Magician and Brian Shaw, and launched continuous counterattacks, scoring 11 points in half a quarter.
Throughout the first half, although Zhang Hao had 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 3 blocks, he only scored 9 points. By the official timeout in the third quarter, he had surpassed Garnett's 17 points, reaching a game-high 20 points!
Half a quarter at 16 to 17, with Zhang Hao's 11 points in half a quarter, the Lakers steadily maintained their lead at 79 to 68, leading by 11 points. After the official timeout, O'Neal returned to the court, and Zhang Hao wiped his sweat... In the 5 minutes and 22 seconds after the official timeout, the lineup of Kenny Anderson, O'Neal, Zhang Hao, Byron Scott, and George Lynch stormed with 22 points, making a run of 22 to 11!
Despite the Timberwolves scoring 28 points in the third quarter, the Lakers got 38 points!
