Beijing time on April 22, the NBA playoffs continued, today the Timberwolves and Grizzlies ushered in the third game of the series, after the Timberwolves fought a game at home to win the home advantage of the Grizzlies, this campaign back at home, they are also particularly excited, the team led by Russell once led the opponent by 26 points, but then because Towns was deeply troubled by fouls, the Grizzlies played a 37-12 attack wave in the last quarter, and finally completed a big reversal to defeat the opponent 104-95.
This loss is not acceptable, in the NBA in the past 25 years of playoffs a total of 380 wins and only 9 losses, it can be said that it is basically a steady win, but also a playoff level of the game, but the Timberwolves have suffered a humiliating loss, if the Grizzlies celebrate tonight, I think they should invite Downs, but also do the C position, mention a cup! At the same time, the Timberwolves coach should be a deputy escort, and it is not difficult to understand not calling a suspension.
Towns scored 8 points, 5 rebounds and 5 blocks on 3-of-4 shooting, but only scored 5 fouls in 30 minutes, because of foul trouble, Towns did not score a single point in the last 38 minutes of the game, which is like a team boss should behave, the last game was also 5 fouls were refrigerated, If Towns does not adjust, then this season after playing the hat of a pseudo star will inevitably be buckled. Russell tried his best today to score 22 points and nine assists.
Edwards, who had performed well before, did not get the ball he deserved, and efficiently scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists on 7-of-13 shootings, Edwards proved how good he was in previous games and playoffs, although he was only a second-year player, but the star temperament had nothing to say, but the manager did not give a chance and there was no way. Being able to complete a 26-point comeback, the Grizzlies are all to be commended for their resilience and fighting spirit.
In this campaign, Morant faced Beverley's repeated provocations, he remained calm, although the offensive end was not efficient enough, shooting 5-of-18 in the whole game, but he delivered a comprehensive stat of 16 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 3 blocks, which is also the first three-double in the Grizzlies' playoff history, compared to Towns, Morant is indeed much better. The Grizzlies were able to reverse Bane in this campaign, scoring 26 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, and Clark became a surprise soldier, scoring 20 points on 6-of-9 shooting.
Speaking about the team's reversal in an interview after today's game, Grizzlies coach Jenkins said: "I don't know how to do it, but I'm proud of the team. When talking about his speech when he was behind, Jenkins said: "I told the players, I repeatedly told them to have a round, a round to fight", it was Jennings's spirit of not giving up that infected the whole team, and his words inspired the whole team.
But even if jenkins wins, he is still not satisfied, he said: "Morant must play better, Morant can now play without the ball to help the team, but the team must also find a more stable state on the offensive end", once behind 26 points also shows that the Grizzlies are not stable, their experience and system is not mature enough, this is where the team must learn to improve in the future, to be able to complete today's reversal, play such a good record this season, Jenkins is also commendable.
Compared to timberwolves coach Finch is a high judgment, after the game reporter asked Finch why the third quarter of the Grizzlies played a climax when did not call a timeout, Finch said: "We have used a lot of timeouts before, so I hope to survive to the fourth quarter to use again", a bit of Nash's meaning, the opponents are up, call the suspension control is the right, the key is that the fourth quarter Timberwolves did not call a timeout, it is really powerful!
After Finch talked about the team's loss, he said: "We lost some of the great shots, many shots are only a little bit worse", which is a bit perfunctory, leading 26 points loss is not a problem of one ball and two balls, the manager's ability is also limited, it is worth mentioning that Towns was also interviewed after the game, he was asked why he only shot 4 times today, Towns said: "The next question", he was embarrassed to answer.
Barkley, who is the commentator today, said about the game after the game, saying: "In the basketball world, the Timberwolves' coaches and players should feel embarrassed", after this game, it is estimated that the confidence of the Grizzlies has been fully up, and it is difficult for the Timberwolves to eliminate opponents.