The drama on the basketball court never disappoints. The preseason game between the Bulls and the Timberwolves, although it was just a warm-up, staged a wonderful basketball drama. The 18-point lead was eroded, and the seemingly secure situation suddenly changed dramatically, reminiscent of the old adage that basketball never takes a moment to let your guard down.
At the beginning of the game, the Bulls showed a strong offense, and a wave of 6-0 small surge caught the Timberwolves a little off guard. But with Gobert's powerful dunk, the Timberwolves seemed to be awakened. Randle has made frequent successes on the inside, showing his value as a new signing. Not to be outdone, LaVine frequently responded to opponents' provocations with goals. At the end of the first quarter, the Timberwolves took a narrow three-point lead.
The style of painting in the second section suddenly became chaotic, the two teams went back and forth, and the scene fell into a stalemate for a while. The Bulls completed the comeback with a wave of 7-0 small climax, and this wave of offensive seemed to give them a reassurance. By halftime, the Bulls had stretched the margin to 13 points.
"With a 13-point lead, it looks like the game is solid. "I'm afraid a lot of fans thought that way at the time. However, the changes on the basketball court are often in the blink of an eye.
In the third quarter of the game, the Timberwolves began to exert their strength. Randle continued to play to his strengths on the inside, and Edwards' three-pointer got the right feel. At one point, the difference was narrowed to 8 points. At this time, I am afraid that the hearts of the Bulls players have begun to beat the drums.
In the fourth quarter, the Timberwolves played a wave of 10-4 offense, and they were about to complete a big reversal. However, at the critical moment, the Bulls' veterans stepped up. Tucker and Carter stepped up and used their experience and consistency to help stabilize the team.
In the end, the Bulls won a thrilling 125-123 victory, rejecting the opponent's 18-point comeback. This game can be described as exciting, with ups and downs.
When it comes to individual performance, I have to mention Randle and Brother Ball. As the new signing of the Timberwolves, Randle delivered 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in his debut. Although the interior cooperation with Gobert has yet to be run-in, the strength he showed undoubtedly gives Timberwolves fans a lot of confidence.
And Brother Qiu, who returned to the game after two and a half years of injury, was a surprise to everyone. The comprehensive data of 10 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block shows that he is still good. In particular, his three-point shooting and defensive performance give people hope that he will return to the top.
On the other hand, Edwards' performance in this game can be said to be quite crotch-pulling. The three-point shooting percentage of 3 of 16 is simply unbearable to look at. If his outside firepower is still so sluggish in the new season, I'm afraid the Timberwolves' offense will encounter a lot of trouble.
Another player worth mentioning is Keady. The shooting rate of 1 in 11, 4 points, 3 rebounds and 9 assists is a little embarrassing no matter how you look at it. Seeing such a performance, I have to say that the Thunder's decision to send him away didn't seem wrong. After all, in modern basketball, a guard who doesn't shoot well can hurt the team more than he contributes.
Although this game is only a pre-season game, it shows us a lot of what to expect in the new season. Will Randle fit well into the Timberwolves' system? Can Brother Qiu get back to his top form? Will Edwards' three-point firepower be a weakness for the Timberwolves? I'm afraid the answers to these questions won't be revealed until the regular season.
Basketball is always a sport full of unknowns and surprises. It's this unpredictability that makes it so appealing. Whether you're a die-hard Bulls fan or a Timberwolves die-hard fan, I'm sure this game has left a lasting impression on you.
So, who do you think has the better prospects for the Timberwolves or Bulls in the new season? Randle or Ball, who is more likely to have a strong performance in the new season? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section and let's talk about the possibilities of the new season.