On April 21, the flames of the NBA playoffs were ignited, and the Timberwolves hosted the Suns. Although the Suns won all three games in the regular season, the Timberwolves impressed their opponents with their excellent defense and rebounding control.
At the beginning of the game, the Suns did not rest on their laurels because they played on the road, and they showed a strong desire to attack. However, the Timberwolves always maintained the initiative on the court with their tenacious defense and accurate rebounding anticipation. At the end of the first quarter, the Suns only tightened the score by 1 point.
Entering the second quarter, the pace of the game gradually picked up. The Suns slipped and made a series of turnovers, while the Timberwolves went from strength to strength and built a 10-point lead by halftime.
The Suns tried to launch a counterattack, and the combination of Durant and Beal narrowed the gap to four points at one point. But the Timberwolves didn't panic, they played steadily, and through teamwork and excellent defense, they opened up the margin again. In the end, the Timberwolves defeated the Suns 120-95 to win the series off to a flying start.
This game fully showcased the defensive prowess of the Timberwolves. At the end of the court, they were far ahead in the number of rebounds, and the rebounds in the frontcourt were even more vigorous. And the young Edwards also shone in this game, he performed well throughout the game, not only scoring at the top of the list, but also showing his strength and courage against his idol Durant at critical moments.
After the game, Edwards was full of praise for Durant, saying that Durant has always been his idol and he was very excited to be able to compete with him and win. And Durant also spoke highly of Edwards' performance, believing that he is a young player with great potential.
In contrast, the Suns' performance has been a bit bleak. Although Durant and Beal tried their best, their teammates did not perform well, especially Booker and Gordon. In the face of the loss, the Suns need to seriously sum up the lessons, adjust the state, and meet the next challenges.
All in all, this game fully demonstrates the intensity and uncertainty of the NBA playoffs. The Timberwolves won with excellent defense and rebounding control, while the Suns will need to learn from their failures and try to make a difference in their upcoming games.