On February 25, Beijing time, the Timberwolves defeated the Grizzlies 119-114 to avoid losing streaks, this game the Timberwolves are a big reversal, the first quarter of the Timberwolves once fell behind by 15 points, the second quarter narrowed the point difference to 3 points, the third quarter after playing the Timberwolves have surpassed 1 point, the final quarter Grizzlies became the side that chased the points, once equalized the point difference, but Dangelo Russell always stepped forward at key moments to help the Timberwolves open the point difference, and finally the Timberwolves completed a big reversal.
D'Angelo Russell's performance in this match can be described as 'perfect'. Playing 12 minutes in the final quarter, 8 of 12, 2 of 5 three-pointers, 5 of 5 free throws, 23 points, 3 assists and 1 rebound, shooting 66.7%, three points, shooting, breakthrough all came, Morant and Bane were toyed with by him.
Clark finally equalized the deficit 1:40 ahead of the final, but Russell immediately hit a three-pointer that directly destroyed the Grizzlies' psychological defense, and then Bane missed a three-pointer, Jaren Jr. missed the basket, Morant missed a three-pointer, and the game came to an end.
Russell played 38 minutes, 13 of 21, 3 of 8 three-pointers, 9 of 9 from the free throws, 37 points, 9 of 9 from the free throws, 2 rebounds and 1 steal, shooting 61.9% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range, he took his fourth 30+ of the season, after his performance was very stable, and the nickname of Water La was once again deducted, which was his battle for value.
Timberwolves official tweet praise Russell, we love Russell! Russell also accepted the shouts of the fans. Morante was frustrated, he played 35 minutes, 7 of 25, 4 of 3 points, 6 of 9 from the free throw line, and had only 20 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, shooting a pitiful 28%.
Timberwolf journalist Ben Stinar wrote that Russell scored 37 points and 9 assists, and his Timberwolves home record was 15-5, and Minnesota was brewing something special.
Russell said in a post-match interview: "Tonight my teammates let me relax, and he also praised Downs as the biggest three-point shooter ever.
Text/Yan Xiaobai