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The NBA playoffs were played out in a fierce matchup between the Suns and the Timberwolves, and the Suns were a big disappointment in both games, with G1 losing by a huge margin of 25 points.
G2 Despite Allen's serious injury absence, they collapsed in the final quarter, losing again with a score of 93-105 and trailing 0-2.
Although Beal had 14 points on the court, he used 17 shots, which was not as good as he could have been.
He also grabbed four rebounds and dished out six assists on the court, which looks good, but he also made four turnovers, which is unacceptable for a core player.
Beal didn't show the leadership and scoring ability he should have in crunch time, which is very important for a core player.
Durant, a former basketball superstar, had a disappointing performance last night.
He made just six shots in the game, scored just 18 points, along with six rebounds and two assists, and he was completely suppressed against his opponent Edwards.
Edwards' outstanding play has put the Suns' defense in a big challenge.
Durant's past glory has fans expecting high hopes for his performance, but he failed to live up to expectations last night.
His scoring was well below his usual level and he couldn't have enough impact on the game.
Edwards was on firepower and caused the Suns a lot of trouble.
In this game, Durant was obviously in a passive situation and struggled to deal with the opponent's offense.
Whether it's on the scoring end or on the defensive end, he looks a little inadequate.
The opposition to Edwards exposed his shortcomings, and his opponents defeated him almost impeccably.
The Suns' defense was precarious under the onslaught of Edwards.
His outstanding performance was not only a personal glory, but also a huge advantage for the team.
His striking power made the opposition defenses helpless and he became a key figure in the game.
Booker, the Suns' key player, showed his scoring ability during the game, but it also exposed some problems.
Although he hit 6 goals and contributed 20 points in 42 minutes of playing time, he also committed 6 turnovers, which is a significant number in the game stats.
In terms of scoring, Booker's performance was satisfactory.
The 20 points gave the team a certain boost and earned valuable points for the Suns.
But the number of mistakes is also remarkable.
A mistake not only means a lost offensive opportunity, but it can also create a fast break for the opponent, which is a double loss for the team.
In addition to scoring and turnovers, Booker also contributed in other ways.
He grabbed three rebounds, dished out five assists, and had two steals.
Performance in key moments is an important indicator of a player's ability to lead the game.
Despite Booker's ability to score in the game, he failed to step up and play a true leadership role in key moments.
This may have had something to do with too many mistakes, which led to his performances being up and down and unable to stabilize the team at key moments.
For the Suns, Booker's performance was both bright and underwhelming.
Allen made a 3-pointer, grabbed three rebounds and also made one steal before he was injured and left the game early.
However, despite Allen's limited performance time, his contribution is still not negligible.
Interior player Nurkic has been as consistent as ever in the game.
He contributed 10 points on the offensive end, showing his intimidating power on the court.
Even more impressive is his performance in rebounding and assists.
He grabbed 14 rebounds and provided the team with a consistent second offensive opportunity, while his four assists also created scoring opportunities for his teammates.
Nurkic shot 55 percent from the field, including three three-pointers.
In addition to scoring, Gordon also contributed in other areas, grabbing three rebounds, as well as one assist and one steal.
Nurkic and Gordon each play key roles in different ways, working together to win the team.
In the performance of Eubanks and Royce O'Neal, Eubanks hit 4 of 8 shots and scored 8 points, while O'Neal contributed 4 rebounds and did not score from goal.
Despite the best efforts of these two players in their individual performances, the heavy defeat in this game still led many to blame Durant.
Durant's ability is undeniable, but in every game, he carries great expectations and responsibilities.
Sometimes even the best players face challenges and mistakes.
However, a loss in a game cannot be attributed solely to any one player.
On the whole, the Suns have obvious holes, and this fiasco is undoubtedly a heavy blow for the Suns.
They need to learn from their failures and adjust their state in time.
In the subsequent games, the Suns will need to make tactical adjustments to improve their competitiveness.
Here are some possible ways to tweak the forward line and give Big Joe and Johnson more opportunities to work on their ball-handling abilities.
Let Booker be the point guard and use his height and flexibility to his advantage.
This adjustment will increase the variety and flexibility of the offense, allowing Booker to better control the tempo of the game and create better scoring opportunities for his teammates.
Learn Spurs coach Popovich's shark-slashing tactics to disrupt your opponent's rhythm during the game.
This tactic can effectively disrupt the opponent's offensive deployment, force the opponent to make mistakes, and win more opportunities for the Suns.
It's important to get your players on the pitch right.
This prevents players from suffering from fatigue and allows them to work together as a team.
Team basketball can improve the overall strength of the team and make the Suns more competitive in the game.
It should be noted that the adjustment of tactics needs to be flexible according to the situation of the opponent and the characteristics of the team itself.
Different opponents may require different tactical responses, and the team's own strengths and weaknesses need to be fully considered in the tactics.
The execution of tactics is inseparable from the active cooperation and execution of the players, and only when the players devote themselves wholeheartedly to the game can the tactics be maximized.
For Durant, he needs to better take on the responsibility of the team's leader, step up in key moments and lead the team to victory.
On the NBA playoff stage, every game is a test, and the Suns need to give it their all to play better in the following games.