150 points and 50 assists! The fastest record in team history! Randall evolved in the playoffs

Which player is surprising in this year's playoffs? I will vote for the Timberwolves inside Randle! In the past, people always said that Randle was bad in the playoffs, but this year he has evolved. In the past two games, Randall has provided 11 assists and 12 assists respectively, breaking the record for single-game assists in his personal playoff career.

In this year's playoffs, Randall played 8 games and has achieved 150 points and 50 assists, making the Timberwolves' fastest in history. Don't forget, he is not a playback. In the Timberwolves and Warriors' G3, Randall played for 40 minutes, made 10 of 23 shots, 1 of 6 three-pointers, 3 of 3 free throws, scored 24 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists, achieving his first triple-double in his playoff career.

Edwards exposed a shortcoming in the playoffs. When the Warriors hit him, it was difficult for Huazi to pass the ball to Gobert or Reed in the inside. Randall is like a hub that opens up the Timberwolves' outside and inside. The big black bull who used to be able to rush around was gone, and now Randall is quite calm in handling the ball.

teammate Reed was convinced: "Landall and Huazi will play as they want. Randle is a real tough guy, and that's my evaluation." In the G3 series, the Timberwolves took 82 shots, including Huazi and Randle. The reporter asked Conley what he thought? Conley replied: "I want them to take action sixty or seventy times!" As the core of the team, we must be brave enough to take responsibility in the playoffs. If even the eldest and second-generation team dare not take action, who else can you expect? In September 2024, the Timberwolves traded Towns to the Knicks for Divincenzo, Randall and a first-round pick (from the Pistons). The pick for this first round has been determined, with a pick of 17 in 2025.

At that time, many fans couldn't understand the Timberwolves' operations. After all, they just reached the Western Conference Finals last year, so why did they break up Huazi and Towns? The main reason: Save money! Towns' contract is $240 million for four years, expires in the summer of 2028, and his annual salary this season is $49.21 million. Randall's contract is US$117 million for four years and expires in the summer of 2026. Randall and Divinchenzo's annual salary this season combined to have a combined annual salary of $40.39 million, nearly $9 million less than Towns alone. After sending off Towns, Timberwolves players' salary + luxury tax this season saved a total of $40 million. And Randall's contract is shorter and expires next summer, when the Timberwolves have more options.

This year's playoffs, Randall averaged 22.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.8 turnovers, with three shooting percentages: 47.7%, 31.7%, and 89.4%. Towns averaged 19.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.7 turnovers, with three shooting percentages: 46.7%, 40.6%, 91.7%. You can compare the data of the two. Which one is more cost-effective, Randall, who has an annual salary of 30 million yuan, or Towns, who has an annual salary of 50 million yuan? For the Timberwolves in the small ball market, they will definitely choose Randle. The question is: Why did Randle explode this year's playoffs? Netizens discovered a "father-husband bonus": Randall's daughter was born on May 3, and he had two sons before.

Finally welcome discussion: Timberwolves and the Knicks, who do you think can go further in the playoffs?