I remember this game. It was an instant classic that went down the wire. KG really put the team on his back that night. It's just too bad they didn't go all the way that year cuz they had the talent to do it.
They did but Sam Cassell had his back problems which limited his effectiveness and Troy Hudson was injured which made KG the point forward against the Lakers.
Oh man this brings me back. KG was my idol growing up and was no doubt my favorite player. Watching this game back then I was full of excitement and nerves. Incredible performance. Although he eventually won a title with the C's, I was almost sure after this series that they would beat the Lakers in the conference finals and go on to take the Larry O'Brien back to Minnesota. It was rough to watch Kevin do his thing the next three years and never make it back to the playoffs with the Wolves.
the greatest power forward of the post jordan era as far as accomplishements is concerned is obviously tim duncan but the BEST power forward as far as level of skills is concerned is kevin garnett,period !
As a Lakers fan, I hated KG even more than Duncan. At least Duncan, had some weaknesses, his range was limited compared to KG and he wasn’t a great FT shooter. Garnett, literally had no weaknesses and felt impossible to stop. Great postup player, jump shooter, can shoot 3s, pass well and great FT shooter.
I really don't give a crap about nobody else's overall career or accomplishments. Considering the time & situation, combined with who HE was playing against, combined with the garbage KG was teamed up with. This game is truly the single greatest playoff game performance ever!!! EVER! By any player including Michael, Magic, Kobe, Lebron, Shaq, Kareem, Wilt, and especially Duncan. Facts!!! Put any of those guys on this roster in place of KG, and the T-Wolves go home with a loss.
First time kg had adequate help and he leads them to the wcf. Who knows how many rings kg might of had if that wolves organisation gave him consistent teammates
Yes, great performance. Still, KG couldnt play 40 year old Karl Malone. Not everyone play 19 years with more than 25 pts per game and 10 rebs and 5 asst per game. Great effort KG.
I think you mean the other guys couldn't play Payton, Kobe and Shaq, lol what an idiot, Malone is the fourth (maybe fifth greatest PF ever) Garnett is second. Malone couldn't win with the second greatest PG ever and then thee most stacked team since the 86 Celtics.
***** You might be really young to put KG as 2nd all time PF. You cant be serious. Malone, Rodman, McHale and Barkley were way better, with better average and could make the difference on their team. Even Dirk is better than him. On KGs prime he couldnt beat a 40 year old Malone. Go back to video games kid. You didnt see the greatest PFs. KG couldnt even lead Wolves to a NBA finals on a decade that wasnt that hard, with lousy teams on East. Malone did twice, Barkley did. Get your facts straight, kid
Bruno Entringer A) Karl Malone had zero playoff success until 1997, it took him 13 years to make a finals, same as KG really. B) He played with the third greatest PG of all time and at any given moment was the second best player on his team; Stockton made all the clutch plays and is responsible for Malone's inflated averages. I don't care about stats, Malone choked in the clutch always and is responsible for Utah losing in the finals. C) KG played with 3 quality players in his 12 years in Minnesota, Malone played with the likes of Eaton, Jeff Malone, Horrnacek... D) As I said Malone was flanked by Shaq/Kobe (both top 15 players in their primes) and GP (greatest defensive PG ever). E) We all know Malone in no way deserved one of his MVP's, again how can you be the leagues most valuable player playing with the second best PG of his day (after Payton)? F) You talk about match ups Malone's only real competition was Barkley, KG was guarding dudes like Duncan/Nowitzki/Webber/Wallace... G) MALONE WON NOTHING. Don't cite averages, McHale didn't average anywhere near as good as KG, Dirk in his MVP year lost to the first seed. KG didn't play in the East in his prime, your point is irrelevant (also cite me the quality teams Malone faced in 97 and 98? Hakeem, No, Kemp, No, Mullin, No, Robinson, No...). Plus he had no defence, KG is the greatest defensive PF ever. Time to let go of the 90s man.
***** You are wrong. Malone had been on Semifinals several times against Blazers and Lakers before and Conference Finals in 92, 94 and 96 (97 and 98 and later in 2004). KG came into the league in 1995 and even on his MVP year (with stats Malone did his entire career) couldnt go to NBA Conference Finals (losing to a grandpa Malone). KG had to become a role player to finally go to a Easier Conference East Finals.
Those Kings where a great team much better than Minnesota but the Wolves had the most valuable player that season and during the playoff lol. with a huge impact on winning that series.
How were the Kings much better than the Wolves when the Wolves had the best record in the West? Garnett, Sprewell and Cassell were the higest scoring trio in the NBA that season in addition to having a solid player off the bench in Szczerbiak.
I think this was one of the most evenly matches series I've ever watched. Both teams were good and had great years, came down to a missed 3 that just barely rattled out for Chris Webber that would have tied it up in game 7? It doesn't get much closer than that.
The best playoff performance past decade n one of the best all time..
KG dominating Game 7
the best all around playoff performance that's never talked about
This was the only time when Garnett had a great team during his time in Minnesota.
KG in his prime, beasting in the playoffs. Doesn't get much better than that.
I remember this game. It was an instant classic that went down the wire. KG really put the team on his back that night. It's just too bad they didn't go all the way that year cuz they had the talent to do it.
They did but Sam Cassell had his back problems which limited his effectiveness and Troy Hudson was injured which made KG the point forward against the Lakers.
Yeah if they were healthy that series the outcome might've been different.
Oh man this brings me back. KG was my idol growing up and was no doubt my favorite player. Watching this game back then I was full of excitement and nerves. Incredible performance. Although he eventually won a title with the C's, I was almost sure after this series that they would beat the Lakers in the conference finals and go on to take the Larry O'Brien back to Minnesota. It was rough to watch Kevin do his thing the next three years and never make it back to the playoffs with the Wolves.
dayyum kg when he was young was like fading like jordan. super athletic for a big man
the greatest power forward of the post jordan era as far as accomplishements is concerned is obviously tim duncan but the BEST power forward as far as level of skills is concerned is kevin garnett,period !
Best player in the world at the time. As pathetic as it is, this is the best win in Wolves history. Remember it like it was yesterday.
KG will always be that dude!
Yes he will, MVP and star!
As a Lakers fan, I hated KG even more than Duncan. At least Duncan, had some weaknesses, his range was limited compared to KG and he wasn’t a great FT shooter. Garnett, literally had no weaknesses and felt impossible to stop. Great postup player, jump shooter, can shoot 3s, pass well and great FT shooter.
you are so awesome for uploading this!
what an athlete
that awkward moment when Adelman is coaching the T-wolves now
If MJ was 6'13'' he'll look and play like KG.
The GOAT
Kevin in his prime would DEVOUR any of the PF's today. No contest.
4:22 the block and how quick he got down the floor... wow.
I honestly would put Sheed in the same sentence as KG and TD. Not saying he's better than them, but he was great. He was very unselfish.
I never considered Brand in the same boat as those 5.
I really don't give a crap about nobody else's overall career or accomplishments. Considering the time & situation, combined with who HE was playing against, combined with the garbage KG was teamed up with. This game is truly the single greatest playoff game performance ever!!! EVER! By any player including Michael, Magic, Kobe, Lebron, Shaq, Kareem, Wilt, and especially Duncan. Facts!!! Put any of those guys on this roster in place of KG, and the T-Wolves go home with a loss.
First time kg had adequate help and he leads them to the wcf. Who knows how many rings kg might of had if that wolves organisation gave him consistent teammates
they didnt need pg at all. kg played outside just as well
Webber had much more to give in 02' than in 04' because of father time
Webber had suffered a knee injury that made him a shell of his former self
KG was so much better on the T-Wolves.
No shit
Obviously dumbass he was like 27
Nik B God bless you buddy, I hope that Jesus wraps his loving arms around you and comforts you with his warmth and affection.
I don't believe in jesus haha dumbass
01:26 MCDONALD'S STARTING LINEUPS
SACRAMENTO KINGS
13 DOUG CHRISTIE
10 MIKE BIBBY
16 PEJA STJAKOVIC
21 VLADY DIVAC
04 CHRIS WEBBER
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
19 SAM CASSELL
23 TRENTON HASSELL
08 LATRELL SPREWELL
40 ERVIN JOHNSON
21 KEVIN GARNETT
I'm just saying. It's like saying Joe Johnson is in the same discussion as LBJ.
I know, the could have paired Ray Allen with him, but they traded him for Stephon Marbury on draft day. What could have been...
true, too bad Spree didn't sign that contract too
Yes, great performance. Still, KG couldnt play 40 year old Karl Malone. Not everyone play 19 years with more than 25 pts per game and 10 rebs and 5 asst per game. Great effort KG.
I think you mean the other guys couldn't play Payton, Kobe and Shaq, lol what an idiot, Malone is the fourth (maybe fifth greatest PF ever) Garnett is second. Malone couldn't win with the second greatest PG ever and then thee most stacked team since the 86 Celtics.
***** You might be really young to put KG as 2nd all time PF. You cant be serious. Malone, Rodman, McHale and Barkley were way better, with better average and could make the difference on their team. Even Dirk is better than him. On KGs prime he couldnt beat a 40 year old Malone. Go back to video games kid. You didnt see the greatest PFs. KG couldnt even lead Wolves to a NBA finals on a decade that wasnt that hard, with lousy teams on East. Malone did twice, Barkley did. Get your facts straight, kid
Bruno Entringer A) Karl Malone had zero playoff success until 1997, it took him 13 years to make a finals, same as KG really.
B) He played with the third greatest PG of all time and at any given moment was the second best player on his team; Stockton made all the clutch plays and is responsible for Malone's inflated averages. I don't care about stats, Malone choked in the clutch always and is responsible for Utah losing in the finals.
C) KG played with 3 quality players in his 12 years in Minnesota, Malone played with the likes of Eaton, Jeff Malone, Horrnacek...
D) As I said Malone was flanked by Shaq/Kobe (both top 15 players in their primes) and GP (greatest defensive PG ever).
E) We all know Malone in no way deserved one of his MVP's, again how can you be the leagues most valuable player playing with the second best PG of his day (after Payton)?
F) You talk about match ups Malone's only real competition was Barkley, KG was guarding dudes like Duncan/Nowitzki/Webber/Wallace...
G) MALONE WON NOTHING. Don't cite averages, McHale didn't average anywhere near as good as KG, Dirk in his MVP year lost to the first seed.
KG didn't play in the East in his prime, your point is irrelevant (also cite me the quality teams Malone faced in 97 and 98? Hakeem, No, Kemp, No, Mullin, No, Robinson, No...).
Plus he had no defence, KG is the greatest defensive PF ever. Time to let go of the 90s man.
***** You are wrong. Malone had been on Semifinals several times against Blazers and Lakers before and Conference Finals in 92, 94 and 96 (97 and 98 and later in 2004). KG came into the league in 1995 and even on his MVP year (with stats Malone did his entire career) couldnt go to NBA Conference Finals (losing to a grandpa Malone). KG had to become a role player to finally go to a Easier Conference East Finals.
Bruno Entringer Rodman and Barkley couldn't put a patch on KG's nutsack. Get out of here with that garbage.
Those Kings where a great team much better than Minnesota but the Wolves had the most valuable player that season and during the playoff lol. with a huge impact on winning that series.
How were the Kings much better than the Wolves when the Wolves had the best record in the West? Garnett, Sprewell and Cassell were the higest scoring trio in the NBA that season in addition to having a solid player off the bench in Szczerbiak.
I think this was one of the most evenly matches series I've ever watched. Both teams were good and had great years, came down to a missed 3 that just barely rattled out for Chris Webber that would have tied it up in game 7? It doesn't get much closer than that.
yeah and wishing they still had KG in his prime lol
take out brand and stoud. Stoud came in 2003 but 2000 era was the others you named.
This is brutal to watch....becoz c Webb last three point attempt..it is just sad
i need beginig songs name :(( help me pls
NBA on TNT theme
All Star caliber sure. High All-Star/Superstar PF naw.