The Timberwolves' 127-117 win over the Lakers was the kind of game that was absolutely exciting enough to make your eyes widen and count the points on your fingers. Imagine that the Lakers without James accidentally left the game with thick eyebrows, which is simply a twist in the script. But, let's not forget our protagonists, Edwards and Reed, who were nothing short of a hang-off presence on the court, scoring 16 and 31 points respectively, showing off the Timberwolves' fangs.
Let's talk about the Lakers first, after all, they are a Hollywood team, and there is always no shortage of topics. This time, the biggest topic of conversation was undoubtedly James' absence from the game due to a cold. Without "Zhan Huang", the Lakers are like missing the protagonist in the movie, and they look a little headless fly. In addition, Brother Thick Mei left the game early due to injury, leaving only 4 points and 4 rebounds, which is good, and the plot has completely changed its taste.
On the Timberwolves' side, it seems that they have spotted the flaws of the Lakers and are crazy to exert their efforts. Especially Edwards, this young man was a bazooka today, his shooting felt hot like a furnace, and after the whole game, 16 points did not seem like much, but every point was as heavy as a thousand pounds. And Reed played the highlight of his career, with 31 points and 11 rebounds, which is blind everywhere. In every round of the game, you can feel the hunger of the Timberwolves, they run, jump, shoot, and every action on the court reveals the determination of "I want to win".
Soon after the game began, the Timberwolves showed their aggressiveness. Gobert, in particular, made an elegant one-handed throw near the free-throw line, which was simply picturesque, and gave the Lakers a disadvantage in the opening stanza. On the Lakers' side, although they could still fight evenly at the beginning, Dinwiddie's ultra-long three-point shot was really eye-catching, but as the thick eyebrows left the court with an injury, the defense began to leak.
Indeed, at halftime, the Timberwolves led 79-64, which was a heart-pounding difference. However, the Lakers didn't give up and tried to fight back, with Hachimura and Hayes standing out, narrowing the gap to single digits on several occasions. It's just that whenever the Lakers want to turn the tables, the Timberwolves can always find a way to open up the difference, and the stable play of Edwards and Reed is like the Timberwolves' anchor.
In the end, the Timberwolves won the game 127-117, which was not only an ordinary victory, but also a huge confidence boost for the Timberwolves. After all, it was the in-form Lakers who were beating, and it was on the road. After this game, I don't know how many people will reassess the strength of the Timberwolves, they are no longer the team that is easy to overlook.
This game is not only a victory of numbers, but also a victory of strategy and will. The Timberwolves showed their resilience and team spirit, and everyone contributed their part to the victory. The Lakers, although they lost the game, also showed their indomitable fighting spirit, even if the two main forces were absent, they were still able to fight with the opponent until the last moment.
Overall, the game is like a movie full of reversals and suspense, which is dizzying. It's a feat for the Timberwolves, and it's a valuable experience for the Lakers. And for us basketball fans, this kind of game is the reason why we love basketball.