The Suns' performance in the NBA playoffs has been a rollercoaster ride from heaven to hell. Before they swept the Timberwolves in the regular season, thinking that they could continue to dominate in the playoffs, who knew that they were bitten by the Timberwolves, and with two heavy defeats, they almost announced the early exit of the Suns.
It all started with the sensational Big Three trade in the offseason. The Suns traded Paul for Beal in an attempt to use the rising star to partner Durant and Booker to create a new Super Big Three. But you say it's funny or not, this so-called super combination not only failed to play the effect of 1+1+1>3, but it seems to be playing its own game, and there is no tacit understanding at all.
Let's talk a little bit more about what happened in their two games against the Timberwolves. In the first game, the Suns were pressed to the ground by the Timberwolves and lost by a full 25 points. Durant and Booker were in a hurry, and they wanted to fight alone, but the more they fought, the more chaotic they became. The second game was even worse, as the Suns not only failed to pull one back, but lost by 12 points. The whole team felt like they had lost their soul, and even the basic passing and defense were messed up.
Which one is worse? It has to be Bill. Originally, he came to play the role of the savior, but it turned out to be the one who was saved. At the moment of the game, his little point guard ability can't be used at all, and the whole person is like a lost puppy on the court, not knowing where to go.
Head coach Vogel also had a headache, originally thought that he was holding Wang Bang in his hand, but who knew that he had caught a bad hand. Not to be outdone, Booker was not to be outdone in the locker room after the game, and after the game, he angrily criticized his teammates for not knowing how to work as a team. The discord between the three giants has made the atmosphere of the entire Suns extremely dull.
When it comes to the Timberwolves, they have seized on the shortcomings of the Suns and played them to the fullest. Especially Edwards and Towns, these two are like fish in water on the court, not only do a proper transition between offense and defense, but also give the Suns a fatal blow or two from time to time. In this way, the Suns' defeat is already doomed, and the Timberwolves are only one last step away from advancing to the semifinals.
The biggest problem facing the current Suns team is how to find themselves in the next games. This playoffs fiasco is not only a big test of their strength, but also a serious challenge to their teamwork and mental endurance. Fans are looking forward to seeing if the Suns can make a comeback in the rest of the game, or at the very least, not be eliminated so listlessly.
In short, this game is not just a contest of sports competition, but more like a showdown of psychological warfare and strategic warfare. If the Suns want to turn around, they must completely change from beginning to end, otherwise, the beautiful vision of the Big Three may become a regret forever.