On May 5, it was reported that in the just-concluded G1 game in the second round of the NBA playoffs, the Timberwolves defeated the defending champion Nuggets 106-99 on the road, stealing the home court advantage of the series. In this game, Edwards exploded with 43 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, and hit the list at the last moment, which is simply a contemporary Jordan! In an interview after the game, Huazi was very modest.
In this game, Edwards showed a superstar demeanor, omnipotent inside and outside shooting, indiscriminate singles to burst the Nuggets defense, the whole game, he played 42 minutes and 14 seconds, shot 17 of 29, 3 of 7 three-pointers, 6 of 6 free throws, slashed 43 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks, plus or minus +10!
The Timberwolves extended their double-digit advantage at the final moment under the leadership of Edwards and blocked the Nuggets' stubborn pursuit of points.
Statistically, this is the sixth time Edwards has scored at least 35 points in a playoff game, and the Timberwolves have only done so four times in their history.
So far, Edwards has become the first player since Kobe Bryant in 2001 to score 40+ points in two consecutive playoff games at the age of 22 or younger.
After the game, Edwards was interviewed on the sidelines, "It's not easy to win here, the altitude here, their quality, the enthusiasm of the fans, it's really not easy!
The reporter asked him what makes him have this ability to score 35+ points on the road in 3 consecutive playoffs?
Hanako replied, "It's nothing, it's just that last summer was very hard." I want to give a special thank you to the U.S. men's basketball team for preparing me for the season, and I am very grateful to them! No matter where I am, my teammates trust me, especially when it comes to breaking the game. ”
The reporter asked him how long it took him to get used to assistant coach Mika Norrie as the on-field commander and how he communicated with Coach Finch, Huazi said, "You all saw that Finch (collided with team member Conley in the last game and suffered a torn patella. Just sit there, Norrie is in control, he's an extension of Coach Finch, we're all family. It's the same as listening to Coach Micka, and we have absolute respect for him, he did a great job today. ”