Text/Mr. Basket Guo
The NBA playoffs continued, with the Timberwolves vs. Clippers, and in the end, the Timberwolves defeated the Clippers 109-104. In terms of statistics, The Timberwolves' Edwards scored 30 points, Russell had 29 points, five rebounds and six assists, Beverley had 7 points and 11 rebounds, including four offensive rebounds; for the Clippers, George had 34 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Reggie had 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and Powell had 16 points.
For the Timberwolves, they won, made it to the playoffs, and made it to the playoffs with seventh place in the West, against the Grizzlies. This is the first time the Timberwolves have made the playoffs since Butler, and the second time the Timberwolves have made the playoffs since Garnett. This time into the playoffs, can the Timberwolves create some miracles? No one knows. But for this battle, they still gave people a great surprise.
Because, they did a very good reversal. At first, they were left behind, but in the end? They won. Such a thing is really interesting. That is, the young Timberwolves actually reversed the seemingly sophisticated Clippers, and there must be a reason behind this. And this reality also makes people question Tyrenlu, does he really understand the ball?
For the Timberwolves, the game can be won, and the combination of Russell and Edwards is indispensable, and such a combination contributed 59 points, which is a very good statistic. On the defensive end, the presence of Beverly is also very intimidating, and it continues to kill Reggie at key moments. Such a Beverly has its existential value.
However, it is a little regrettable that the Timberwolves' number one star, downs, the team's only all-Star player this season, has not performed as well. In this game, Towns played 24 minutes, shooting 3 of 11, 0 of 2 three-pointers, 5 of 6 from the free throw line, and cut down 11 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 4 turnovers. In addition, there were 6 fouls. That is to say, in a very short time, Towns was sent off because of the limitation of fouls. Similarly, Downs' plus-minus is also very ugly, at -18. Such a reality is still incredible.
That is, as the core of the team, Downs played like this, the Timberwolves can actually win, which only proves that the other players are really good. So, they flew with Downs and took Downs into the playoffs. But in any case, if there is a reward behind this, naturally there is no Downs anything. But if he plays a little better, for the Timberwolves, there is no need to reverse, because they will always be in the lead. But either way, the Timberwolves are in the playoffs, which is a great thing.
Later, in the series, Downs had the opportunity to complete the redemption. For the Grizzlies, their little Jaren Jackson is the king of the blocks this season, so the defense is not bad, and the contradiction between Towns and Jalan Jackson Jr. is also very interesting. As for Morant's battle of wits with Russell and Edwards, it is also very promising, of course, this is limited to the offensive end. If it is a defensive end, it is most likely that Beverley defends Morant, which is also a group of duels worth looking forward to. Anyway, as a fan, it's something to look forward to.
24 minutes! 3 out of 11 plus or minus -14! What did Downs hit, almost becoming a criminal. For Towns, redemption needs to be completed in the playoffs later, and if so, not only will the Timberwolves not go far, but he himself will be criticized and questioned.