On April 20, Beijing time, As the core of the Timberwolves, Downs pulled his crotch again, he fell into foul trouble in the second game of the playoffs, only played less than 28 minutes, dedicated 7 of 4 and 8 of free throws, only got 15 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks, but there were 5 turnovers and 5 fouls were the highest in the game, the plus-minus value of -21 dragged his legs, and after the game, he was also criticized by coach Finch for his offensive fouls in the second quarter and put the team in trouble.
Towns + Russell + Edwards, the Timberwolves with such a three-few performances, rose to the 7th place in the West this season, and advanced to the playoffs through the playoffs. Only in the playoffs narrowly beat the Clippers, Towns was sluggish, he only got 11+5+3 performances of 3 of 11, and graduated 6 times ahead of schedule, but fortunately Edwards saved the Timberwolves.
Now in the second game of the playoffs, Towns is once again in foul trouble, playing less than 28 minutes and eating five fouls, resulting in a limited time on his playing time. Towns only had a 4-of-7 performance in this game, plus 7-of-8 free throws, only got 15+11 statistics, and was not able to help the team more on the offensive end.
Towns had 29+13+3 to beat Adams in the last playoff game, while Grizzlies center Adams only played 2:50 but relied on a small lineup to beat the Timberwolves.
Towns stuck out his right foot in the second quarter to hook up tillman, leading to being whistled off for an offensive foul while his foul trouble hurt the team. After the game, the Timberwolves coach criticized Towns, "Towns was whistled for an offensive foul in the second quarter, and his foul at the time was unnecessary and it got us in trouble." ”
Of course, the Timberwolves won at least one of the first two away games, which also allowed them to grab home advantage, while the remaining 5 3-win competition, the Timberwolves still have the possibility of "black seven".
(Text/Drunken Floating Life)