Today, the Suns hosted the Timberwolves and finally lost 116-122, and were swept out of the series 0-4, becoming the first team to exit the playoffs this year. After the game, players from both sides spoke to reporters.
On winning, Edwards said: "Why not do it if you have a chance to sweep your opponent, I'll beat everything that stands in my way. ”
Comments: It's so domineering to talk young! In front of Big Brother Durant, Edwards played a superstar style. In the second half, he scored 31 points and knocked the Suns apart. Edwards played 40 minutes and finished with 40 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists on 13-of-23 shooting. How far will the Timberwolves, who advance to the next round, go?
Speaking about Durant, Edwards said: "I have a lot of respect for him. He would go on the pitch every night to compete. I've watched every game of him since I was five years old. I'm looking forward to playing with him this summer." ”
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Durant and Edwards pay tribute to each other
Review: Edwards, 22, 2020 champion. The fledgling Edwards was able to sweep the 35-year-old Durant and achieve the replacement of the old and the new in the NBA. Durant is a two-time NBA champion, but today, the victory belongs to young Edwards. Durant and Edwards hugged after the game and will be remembered in history.
When asked by reporters what motivation he was after being swept, Durant said, "Basketball is a part of my life. There's a lot more to deal with outside of basketball, but I'm most focused on basketball and I'm ready for next season. ”
Comments: Durant has been working the basketball court since 2007 into the NBA, at the age of 35, he plays conscientiously, and is still single for the basketball career, and his achievements have also made many players envious: two season championships, 4 scoring titles, 13 All-Star selections. At the end of the season, Durant's pace of progress will never stop.
Speaking about being swept, Booker said: "In terms of the lineup, everybody is saying we have a lot of firepower. But looking at this league, in the final analysis, it is still a matter of details, and you can't think about winning by talent. ”
Comments: This season, the Suns, with Durant, Booker and Beal, have given fans a lot of hope, and all three have strong offensive capabilities. Regular season averages: Durant scored 27.1 points, Booker scored 27.1 points, Beal scored 18.2 points, the firepower is really strong! However, offense alone cannot win games, and the average points conceded in four games in the series are 118.3 points per game, which became the main reason for being swept. The game. Booker played 45 minutes and scored a career-high 49 points on 13-of-21 shooting, plus five rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block.