On April 17, Beijing time, the NBA ushered in the first game day of the playoffs, in which the Jazz, Timberwolves, 76ers and Warriors could all win the playoffs. Compared to the wins of teams like the Timberwolves, 76ers and Warriors, there is one thing in common, that even the young players on the team can play explosive performances in the first game of the playoffs.
In the Timberwolves' 130-117 upset Grizzlies, Timberwolves former champion Anthony Edwards was able to get 36 points, 6 assists and 2 rebounds on 12-of-23 shooting in the 40 minutes, and although Edwards only shot 41 from outside the three-point line, he could still make 8-of-8 free throws.
In addition, in the 76ers' victory over the Raptors, 76ers rising star Teres Maxi had 38 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in 38 minutes, and he can also perform 5-of-8 from outside the three-point line and contribute +20 plus-minus to the 76ers. It was because Maxi broke out in the third quarter to score 21 points in a single quarter, which also allowed the 76ers to score a total of 131 points.
Finally, the Warriors beat the Nuggets 123-107, warriors rising star Jordan Poole was able to cut 30 points on 9-of-13 shooting in the 30 minutes of playing, and he could have an efficient performance of 7-of-5 outside the three-point line, And Poole's excellent performance on the offensive end made the Nuggets, who did not have a solid outside defense, unable to cope, and the Warriors even basically locked in the win in the third quarter.
It is really surprising that these young players can play explosive performances in the first game of this year's playoffs, after all, Anthony Edwards is still a young player in his 20s, and Teres Maxie and Jordan Poole are also young players who are only 21 and 22 years old, respectively, which also has to lament the growth and future of the new generation of players in this league.
The 76ers and Warriors, in particular, weren't all that Muchen and Poole weren't all that expected when they entered the league, but the growth of these two players has clearly far exceeded anyone's expectations.