The Timberwolves' performance in the playoffs was a surprise, and it is certain that the Grizzlies were out of the cold on a slightly better psychological team. Downs was only half right, and people were no longer looking down on the Timberwolves, but much of it was on Edwards' face. The under-21-year-old scored 151 points in the first-round series, becoming the youngest player in NBA history, and he proved himself to the league as a champion. This round of the series Edwards averaged 25.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1.17 steals, 1.17 blocks per game, can attack and defend, the data is very comprehensive, there is no doubt that he even covered the goalkeeper Downs in the playoffs. If next season, he can still play such a highlight, I believe he can go to the All-Star ranks. For a 20-year-old, Edwards is expected to become the new face of the Timberwolves, and it is not easy for a second-year rookie to have such a performance.
The Grizzlies' ability to pass the game is inseparable from Morant's efficient output, and he can average 21.5 points, 8.7 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game in this series, which makes him the second person in history, second only to Big O. As the youngest team in the League, the Grizzlies and Timberwolves are in stark contrast, with 3 of the 6 games completing double-digit reversals in the fourth quarter, which is enough to show that the Grizzlies are a team with super resilience and the psychological quality of the players. According to statistics, after beating the Timberwolves, the Grizzlies became the second youngest player in NBA history to reach the division semifinals, with an average age of only 24.6 years, before that, only the Thunder set a new record of 24.4 years in the 2011 season. Although the second round against the powerful Warriors, but from the record of recent seasons, the Grizzlies are not at a disadvantage, and it is possible to enter the Western Conference Finals.
One thing to say, the Grizzlies can become the second team in history on par with the Thunder, and in addition to Morant, there is another person who has played a crucial role, he is the second-year rookie Bane. Although he was only selected with the 30th pick in the first round of the 2020 Draft, his performance can fully enter the lottery area. Warriors coach Kerr said that if the 2020 draft is rearranged, Bane can enter the top five picks, obviously, Kerr has told the big truth. Bain hit 127 three-pointers in the first round, becoming the three-pointer in the first round of the playoffs, and even Thompson lamented that he was inferior.
Not only was he recognized by his opponents, but Grizzlies coach Jenkins also praised Bane, who played "Bain-esque" basketball throughout the series, combining speed and power perfectly. He averaged 23.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in this series, and morant was even better on offense. In the second round, he will have a direct conversation with the team with the best three-pointer in the league, hoping that he will still play in the first round. Bad news!