Author: Different Sparks

Scott's intention of substitution is also very obvious, which is to target Middleton's three-pointer from the outside, but the effect of the substitution is to be discounted. Reggie is better defensively than Sofnosa.

But there is a natural gap between Reggie, who is only 1.91 meters tall, and Middleton.

In this way, the Thunder still cannot solve Middleton's point.

After discovering this, Scott immediately adopted a double-team. However, if the Timberwolves had no other scoring points, the double-team might be effective. However, after the Thunder double-teamed Middleton, Da Zhuang also immediately carried out the double-team.

In order to adjust, Bennett and Yi Jianlian frequently took shots from the outside, coupled with Oden's pressure inside, instantly disintegrating the Thunder's double-team defense.

The score between the two sides in the first quarter was 33 to 26. The point difference was not very big, but many people who paid attention to this game could see that the Thunder were completely at a disadvantage in controlling the game situation.

In the second quarter of the game, Chen Dazhuang let Middleton stay on the court, which completely disrupted Scott's arrangement. Scott had no choice but to replace Durant in order to maintain the score.

Being pulled apart, in this way, the score is indeed not pulled apart, but the consumption of Durant is huge.

Originally, they played seven games against the Trail Blazers in the first round, which in itself was very taxing on the Thunder. Now, in the second round, they have played in the sixth game. In comparison, the Timberwolves have an obvious advantage in this aspect.

Already.

Under the circumstances, the Timberwolves' advantage in this aspect was infinitely magnified in this game, and even in the second half, Durant's shooting percentage plummeted, which can be seen from the rise and fall of his chest in this game.

Bennett was very successful in his defense.

Although he did not contain the opponent's scoring, Bennett's entanglement was absolutely perfect in consuming the opponent's physical energy.

It can be said that this game made some people very disappointed. The disappointment was not that the game was not exciting enough, but the disappointment. I originally thought it was a fierce game like a fight between dragons and tigers, but the overall progress of the game turned out to be a one-sided situation. The Thunder was in

It can be said that his home court was completely suppressed. In this game, Oden can be said to have left a deep impression on Westbrook. Westbrook had four blocks in the whole game.

Finally, when the referee blew the whistle to end the game, everyone in the Thunder walked quickly towards the tunnel with their heads lowered, as if this stadium was an away game for them, and as early as the fourth quarter,

At the beginning, some Thunder fans in the stands had already left early. They really didn’t want to see the team they supported being beaten by others, let alone the Timberwolves. Looking at Chen Dazhuang sitting there with a smile on his face, they just

I feel like this smile is mocking them.

116 to 92, this was the final score between the two sides. The 24-point difference illustrates the situation of the game between the two sides.

Middleton scored a career-high 56 points and also contributed 11 assists. He was the Timberwolves' biggest contributor to the victory in this game.

In addition, Bennett's defense against Durant in this game was also the main reason why the Timberwolves were able to play so smoothly. Although he did not score many points, only 14 points, anyone who knows basketball knows that after watching this game, in fact

Bennett's contribution in this game is not much less than Middleton.

Yi Jianlian contributed 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in this game.

Oden also contributed a super double-double in the paint with 17 points and 28 rebounds.

With the victory in this game, the Timberwolves changed the big score between the two sides to 3 to 3. The two sides will enter a brutal tie-break, where the outcome will be determined by one game. However, what is very unfavorable for the Thunder is what follows.

This tiebreaker will be played at the Target Center. For a time, the victory balance that was originally tilted towards the Thunder slowly tilted towards the Timberwolves because of this game.

And to make matters worse, two consecutive rounds have entered the tiebreaker. This is a huge problem for the Thunder in terms of physical fitness. Relatively speaking, the Timberwolves are much better.

"The responsibility for the loss of this game lies with me. It should be said that I did not expect the opponent's lineup and tactics to change. In addition, I was not able to make timely adjustments during the game. Here I want to say sorry to the fans who support us, but I believe

In the next game, we will definitely bring victory back to Oklahoma City. I believe we will do this. I also believe that our fans will still support us as always. I also believe in my players.

It will definitely do that.”

At the post-game press conference, Scott took the responsibility for the defeat and used three "I believe" words to express the Thunder's confidence in reaching the Western Conference Finals.

"I think Mr. Brooks and Kevin may be disappointed. We seem to have disrupted their plans." Chen Dazhuang's words at the press conference also made the reporters at the scene become a little excited, and Si Si sat beside him.

Kurt and Durant looked a little ugly.

Damn it, this is just swearing at people to expose their shortcomings!

Before the game started, Durant said that the Thunder had begun preparing for the next round. Well, now it was Chen Dazhuang's turn to slap him in the face, and this was with so many reporters on the scene.

This kind of scene is what reporters want to see. Reporters are tired of declarations of victory or prospects for the future. This kind of slap in the face is the hot news topic.

"Chen, don't you think your behavior is not gentlemanly enough? Don't forget that we didn't completely defeat the Thunder. You two still have a seventh game to play." Obviously, there are Oklahoma City locals among the reporters.

The reporter couldn't stand Chen Dazhuang's triumphant face.

"Gentleman? What is a gentleman? Is it a gentleman to declare victory before the game has even started? And I have not forgotten that we still have games to play. I have said before that every game now is important to us.

It’s all about enjoyment, and we have accomplished our goals for this season very well, so no matter what the result of the next game is, it will be a victory for us as the Timberwolves.”

Over there, Scott's face was ashen and Durant, who also had an ugly face, left the scene.

But here Chen Dazhuang was very interested in chatting with the reporters at the scene.

Winning this victory, which is definitely a life-and-death battle for the Timberwolves, also brings everyone back to the same starting line. This result is definitely something worth celebrating for everyone in the Timberwolves.

So when I returned to Minneapolis that day, even though it was very late, there were still many Timberwolves fans welcoming their hero back.
Chapter completed!