NBA playoff playoffs, Clippers vs Timberwolves.
This game can be said to be a conflict. The data shows that the Timberwolves have averaged the first points per game in the league this season; and the Clippers, who have welcomed George's return, are the first in the league in defense.
An offensive and defensive feast as an appetizer for the playoffs, the heat is undoubtedly instantly full.
In the first quarter of the game, George, King Gigi, Powell, and Xiao Mo continued to exert their strength, frequently hitting the outside line to tie the score and overtake;
Although Huazi scored 7 points in a row at the beginning, he could not stand the crotch of his teammates, especially Mr. Tang, who encountered targeted defense in the first quarter, did not score a point on 5-of-0 shooting, and also lost two fouls.
The level of confrontation between the two sides has reached the level of the Western Conference Finals, and the first quarter of the battle ended, and the two teams were punished with a total of 13 fouls, including two technical offenders.
The Timberwolves trailed the Clippers 20-26.
In the second quarter, Shui La stood out and scored 14 points on 5-of-5 shooting in a single quarter to help the team overtake! With a 63% shooting percentage, he scored the highest score of the first half.
The Timberwolves gained the upper hand, taking a 53-51 lead over the Clippers.
After limiting Mr. Tang on the inside line, the Clippers still failed to suppress the opponent's pursuit of points, largely because the offensive aggression is not high, the basket score and frontcourt rebounds are almost non-existent, once George, Xiao Mo and many other shooters lose power, the offensive firepower is very little.
The third quarter of the game can be said to be a turning point.
General Joe turned on the superstar mode, all kinds of horizontal knives immediately, 8 of 5 in a single quarter, including 3 of 3 three points, 4 of 5 free throws, cut 17 points, 1 board, 1 assist and 1 steal!
This wave of explosion is crucial, directly allowing the Clippers to regain the score advantage!
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The Timberwolves are not powerless, and since they can't fight, they send Beverly to fight psychological warfare and try to incite the wind.
During a two-way jump, Beverley and former teammate Xiao Mo tangled together, the two wrapped their arms around each other and you slapped me one by one....
The referee decisively blew the T at the first time.
Beverly thought that his plan had succeeded, and Xiao Mo would receive the second T and be expelled directly, so he waved to the latter in advance to bid farewell.
Dramatically, however, the referee changed his sentence after watching the replay!
Only beverley was given a technical foul, which was finally a technical free throw hit by General Joe. After tossing and turning for half a day, the clown turned out to be himself, and Beverley, who was forced to play a comedian, also showed an embarrassed look;
In the fourth quarter, the game suddenly changed, and Mr. Tang, who was depressed throughout the game, knocked down George from behind and left the field early for the sixth foul, leaving only 11 shots, 3 of 11, 11 points and 5 board data.
There is a reason why Mr. Tang has no sense of existence in this game, one is really poor, the second is the targeted defense guided by Lu, and the third is that the referee's whistle is blown very tightly, 3 quarters and 6 fouls, so afraid to play, Mr. Tang is also difficult to leave any masterpiece today.
Supposedly, the Timberwolves, who lack an interior core, should be on the verge of a cliff, but the truth is..... The Timberwolves will begin to awaken, good guys, Beasley, Hanako, and Shui La in the chase that call a seamless connection;
Batum managed to hit a three-pointer to give the Clippers a breather, and Hanako and Shui la directly hit both three-pointers, directly helping the Timberwolves to rebound by 6 points!
After Mr. Tang got off the field, the Clippers didn't know how to defend it. Not to mention that the Clippers players are confused, even Atang, who is watching from the sidelines, also shows a confused look.
Winning is not terrible, lacking who is embarrassed
While George's three-pointers helped the team retain hope, the subsequent waves of key offense failed, tipping the balance of victory to the opponent;
In the end, the Timberwolves reversed the Clippers 109-104 at home and successfully advanced to the playoffs. Their playoff first-round opponent is the Grizzlies.
After the game, Beverly, who had been abandoned by the Clippers, was relieved, tearful, and rushed to the technical stage to strip and celebrate passionately....
I have to say that the way Black BeiJian plays with a bias is indeed not pleasing to people, but in terms of the passion and attitude that the team needs, he has everything.
After coming to Minnesota, he brought great changes to the wolf cubs. In the past, the atmosphere of the team was very bad, and although the players of Downs and Wiggins were full of talent, they lacked passion to play and had no waves about winning or losing the game.
Now, without JB, Wolves can make it to the playoffs. Without the vitality injected by Black Bay, it is difficult for the team to get to this point, and it is not too much to say that one person changes a team.
The Clippers, who have no chance to qualify, will have to usher in a vicious battle next, at 10 a.m. on the 16th, the winner between the Spurs and the Pelicans will challenge the Clippers for the eighth place in the West!
If you can't even hold the Spurs or Pelicans, the Clippers will really be fishing with the Lakers.