In a high-profile NBA playoff game, on April 27, Beijing time, the Timberwolves and the Suns launched a fierce matchup.
The game was supposed to be a good opportunity for the Suns to pull one back, but the result was unexpected.
The Timberwolves managed to beat the Suns with a score of 126-109, which caused people to panic.
In this game, the Suns are pinning their hopes on their three stars: Booker, Beal and Durant.
Unexpectedly, the trio failed to live up to the expectations of the fans, especially Durant, who was disappointing.
In the game, not only did he not show the ability he should have, but his offensive efficiency was also greatly reduced, and he was completely blocked by the Timberwolves' defense.
This scene has aroused heated discussions among netizens.
Some netizens commented on social media: What happened to Durant? I thought he would shine in the playoffs, but I didn't expect it to become a burden.
The remark immediately struck a chord with other fans, who expressed their disappointment with Durant: Yes, I also think he is too invisible to see his presence on the court.
Yes, not only that, but his offensive efficiency is too low, it's just a waste of opportunities.
Others compared Durant's previous performances in the regular season and were disappointed: this was not the case with Durant in the past, who was often able to score a lot of points on his own.
But now, why is it gone? This contrast makes people feel that Durant's disappearance at a critical moment is even more painful.
Of course, some netizens tried to defend Durant, believing that he was also targeted by the Timberwolves:
I don't think it's exactly Durant's problem, the Timberwolves are also very tight defensively, and they have targeted him to mark, which makes it difficult for Durant to play.
The remarks caused controversy among another part of the fans, who believe that Durant, who is one of the core of the team, should be able to cope with the opponent's defense.
As a child, Durant didn't show any talent for sports.
However, growing up, he was always the tallest kid in his class.
This made Durant's mother feel a little worried, and she even went to the school to ask the teacher to let Durant stand at the back of the line when arranging to take sides.
This detail has aroused the resonance and thinking of many netizens.
Some netizens expressed their understanding of Durant's mother's approach: As a parent, I must hope that my children can integrate into the collective normally and avoid being isolated.
Others questioned this: But would it be a psychological burden for the child?
Durant and his brother have always been interested in sports.
Especially when Durant began to be obsessed with the Wizards, whose star of the game happened to be Michael Jordan.
This detail resonated with many basketball fans, and some said: Jordan's charisma is irresistible, he is not only a great player, but also a role model.
Some people also shared their experiences of being influenced by Jordan as children.
After school, Durant and his brother always went to the boys' and girls' club to play.
The confrontation between them struck a chord with many netizens, with some commenting that the confrontation between the brothers not only enhanced their relationship, but also exercised their skills.
And some people expressed envy: when I was a child, I must have had a brother to play with.
At the age of 11, Durant led the Jaguars of George County, Prince, Maryland to a national championship.
This achievement made many netizens happy for him, some said: Durant is really good at being able to achieve such an achievement at a young age, and some people said that they are full of expectations for his future:
If he can do this at the age of 11, he will definitely become a great player in the future!
In the face of fan criticism, the Suns' players also had to respond.
Durant said in an interview that they did hear boos from their home fans, which made them feel frustrated, but they will turn that pressure into motivation to make a difference in the next game.
These words caused heated discussions among netizens.
Some fans expressed understanding of the attitude of the Suns: I can understand how they feel, as a player, it is a very uncomfortable experience to be booed by the home fans.
This was echoed by other fans: Yes, we as fans want them to do their best on the pitch, but the boos may also be due to disappointment.
However, there are also some fans who are unhappy with the Suns' response: they are just paying lip service, and it still depends on the actual action.
The remarks immediately sparked heated discussions, with some arguing that the players should indeed respond to the expectations of the fans with practical actions: yes, it is useless to just talk about it, they need to play on the pitch to do so.
Booker and Beal's statements also sparked some discussion.
Booker's admitting that the team had dug their own holes and needed a collective effort to climb out of them was reassuring to some fans: it seems that they still have self-knowledge, at least they won't run away from the problem.
Beal's unwavering confidence has won the support of some fans: we will never be swept out of the game, and this confidence is what we need! But there are also some who doubt it: faith is a good thing, but the reality is cruel, and we still need to see real action.
However, the predicament facing the Sun now is indeed not to be underestimated.
They were suppressed by the Timberwolves in all directions, unable to control the game on either the defensive or offensive end.
The outstanding performances of Edwards and Gobert made it difficult for the Suns to deal with, and the Timberwolves' backup Walker made up for the team's shortcomings and exacerbated the Suns' predicament.
Online, fans have expressed their worries and disappointment with the Suns.
Someone bluntly said: The Suns game was a disaster, they didn't play as well as they should.
These words immediately resonated with other fans, who said: Yes, I also feel that the Suns have completely lost their due combat effectiveness in the game, which is simply heart-wrenching.
Some fans began to analyze the details of the game, believing that the Suns had serious problems on the defensive end: I felt that the Suns' defense was too lax and there was no effective restriction on the opponent's offense.
The remarks immediately sparked a discussion among other fans, who said: Yes, the problem on the defensive end is the biggest challenge facing the Suns right now.
Within the Suns, the performances of players such as Booker and Beal have also become the focus of fans.
Some fans expressed their disappointment with their performance: I thought Booker and Beal would be able to lead the game, but it turned out to be disappointing.
The remark immediately caused controversy among other fans, who argued that although Booker and Beal are both core players of the team, they also need the cooperation of their teammates, and they cannot be blamed entirely.
Overall, the Suns have a big challenge against the Timberwolves.
To turn things around, the Suns will need a collective effort, adjust their strategy, and bounce back together.
Only then will they have a chance to reclaim the win in the next matches.
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