Many fans overlook the Timberwolves' performance, who are currently ninth in the West with 14 wins and 15 losses, just 0.5 wins away from eighth-place Lone Rangers. So far this season, Towns has averaged 24.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. He shot 50.9 percent from the field, 42 percent from three-point range and 82.1 percent from the free throws.
According to statistics, Towns is the only player this season who averages 20+ per game and shoots more than 50% from the field + more than 40% from three-point range! Take a look at Downs' performance in recent games, the Timberwolves beat the Lakers 110-92, Towns played 33 minutes, 28 points, 10 boards, 4 assists, 1 steal and 3 blocks on 11-of-20 shooting, plus or minus +23!
Whether it's Thick Brow or James, there's no way to limit Downs under the basket! After a successful singles, Downsby made a "too small" gesture. It is by no means an exaggeration to say that Towns exploded the Lakers' interior line, and the Lakers players in this game only shot 1 of 10 when Downs's single defense or assist defense. Timberwolves rebounded 15-1 to beat the Lakers!
In the previous game against the Lakers, the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets 124-107. Towns shot 12 of 18 and cut down 32 points, 4 boards, 4 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. He scored 14 points on 7-of-8 shooting against Jokic's defense. In this game, Towns scored the 10,000th point of his career, and he is also the second player in the history of the Timberwolves to achieve this result after Garnett.
Speaking about the significance of this milestone for himself, Towns said: "When I was young, I didn't know if I could get into college, and I didn't think I would score so many points in the NBA. I looked up at the arena when I was on the free throws and I knew Mom was here tonight. In April 2020, Towns' mother died of complications from COVID-19.
Towns, who has scored 20+ in 10 consecutive games, is full of confidence: "I feel like the only person who can beat me now is myself!" I'm the best big shooter in history, that's true. Timberwolves coach Finch said: "I feel downs are the best player in the league today. Some fans joked: Have you forgotten Cousins?
Whether Downs can fight a tough battle can be compared with the data of his first-class interior match with the league. These games also happened to be within his 10 consecutive 20+ games, on November 28, the Timberwolves beat the digital people 121-120, Towns scored 28 points on 11 of 16 shooting, 10 boards, 0 assists, 1 block 6 fouls, and Embiid had 42 points, 14 boards, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks on 12 of 23 shooting.
On December 9, the Timberwolves lost 104-136 to the Jazz, With Towns scoring 22 points, 7 boards, 5 assists and 1 block on 7-of-11 shooting, and Gobert scoring 13 points, 10 boards and 0 assisting 2 blocks on 4-of-4 shooting. There is also the game we mentioned playing the Nuggets, Towns scored 32 points, 4 boards, 4 assists, 3 steals and 1 block on 18-of-18 shooting, and Jokic scored 27 points on 11-of-16 shooting, 10 boards and 11-assisted 1 steal.
When the Heat played the Timberwolves last season, Butler sprayed downtowns: "Soft as baby shxx!" "Towns has really been tougher this season, with improved shooting percentages and three-point shooting. Edwards said: "Defending me and Downs against the opponent is like choosing one of two glasses of poison!" “
Final question: Do you think the Timberwolves can make the playoffs this season?