In the first round of the Western Conference in the NBA playoffs, it was like cleaning, and the Timberwolves completely swept away the defensive dust of the Suns, winning 122-116 and directly completing the 4-0 sweep. Speaking of which, this kind of cleaning speed can make any housekeeping service feel ashamed!
This game, if it is said to be a scoring battle, it is definitely not an exaggeration. Imagine that Durant scored 33 points as easily as he held a scoring brush, while Booker was even crazier, almost making a solo show on the basket and scoring 49 points on his own. This game is almost like watching an epic movie about scoring, and the starring roles are naturally these two scoring machines.
The Timberwolves' path to sweep can be described as less resistance, after all, they have taken a 3-0 lead in the first three games. By G4, the Suns were under so much pressure that they almost formed a black hole. Soon after the game began, Nurkic and Booker quickly turned on the scoring mode, which made the game look a little suspenseful for a while.
The suspense didn't last long, though. From the second quarter, the Timberwolves began to fight back. The back-to-back scoring of Durant and Towns was like an elegant basketball dance, with every move being precise. The Suns struggled to stay ahead, but the Timberwolves always found a way to respond.
Heading into the third quarter, the scales of the game began to tilt clearly in favor of the Timberwolves. With a wave of 12-5 attacks, they managed to overtake the score, and this wave of offense almost declared the fate of the game. Although Durant and Booker tried to stop the bleeding for the Suns, the Timberwolves' offense was surging like a tide.
The fourth quarter of the final battle can be said to be a climax. The matchup between Beal and Booker has put the hearts of fans almost to the limit, and every score can be a turning point in the game. However, with Beal out of the court for a foul, the Timberwolves finally secured the victory, maintained the advantage of the game, and ultimately won the chance to advance.
Looking at the Timberwolves' performance, one can't help but ask: Does such a sweep mark that they will be the dark horses of the season, or will Booker's 49-point performance be considered one of the brightest individual hero moments in the playoffs?
Such a victory is not only the joy of promotion, but also the best proof of every player's hard work and perseverance. Timberwolves fans, are you ready to continue supporting your team in the next round, or which player do you think played a key role in this sweep?