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It s not accidental, why did the Timberwolves win? Two "key gentlemen" were exposed: both offense and defense are excellent, laying the victory
On May 9, 2025, in the NBA Western Conference Semi-Finals G2, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors with a huge gap of 117-93, tying the series to 1-1. This exciting victory is not only the success of the team's tactical system, but also the result of the joint explosion of core players and substitutes, among which Edwards and Randle became well-deserved key gentlemen. At the beginning of the
game, the Timberwolves showed an unstoppable momentum and quickly established an advantage with a dream start of 13-0. The initiator of this wave of offensive was Julius Randall, who constantly tear the Warriors' defense with his keen sense of passing and excellent organizational skills. Randall, who contributed 24 points and 11 assists in the whole game, was like the team's offensive commander. While connecting his teammates, he also scored frequently using his personal singles. His super high shooting percentage in the first quarter set the tone for the Timberwolves' victory. When the Warriors try to double-team the ball, Randall can always pass the ball in time, giving teammates the opportunity to take an easy shot and completely disintegrate the Warriors' defensive strategy.
Anthony Edwards interpreted the leadership style with his tenacious fighting spirit. After being stepped on his ankle in the second quarter, he returned to the field with injuries and inspired the whole team with his perseverance. Faced with the Warriors' strict defense, Edwards scored 20 points in the game. He broke through the inside again and again, completed the ending toughly, or caused the opponent to foul, disrupting the Warriors' defensive rhythm with extremely aggressive play. At a moment when the team needs to stabilize the morale of the army, Edwards used key scores to stabilize the situation. His existence is not only a guarantee of scoring, but also a source of the morale of the Timberwolves.
In addition to the outstanding performance of the dual core, the Timberwolves' bench is also shining. Reed was in the inside, using his flexible footsteps and strong body to score many times at the basket, effectively contributing 11 points; Walker felt hot on the outside, and made three-pointers one after another, scoring 20 points. Their explosion made the Timberwolves' rotation lineup full of vitality, and they were able to maintain strong firepower output while the main players were resting, further expanding their lead.
On the defensive end, the Timberwolves' joint defense strategy is unique. They successfully restricted Butler's connection with his teammates, forcing the Warriors into singles dilemma, and ultimately putting the Warriors' outside shooting percentage at just 44.7%, of which the three-point shooting percentage was only 28.1%. At the same time, the offensive end creates misalignment through continuous pick-and-roll, which makes the Warriors' defense lose sight of one thing.
In short, this victory is a perfect reflection of the Timberwolves team collaboration. Edwards' iron-blooded fighting spirit and Randle's comprehensive organization, combined with the efficient performance of substitutes and exquisite tactical execution, jointly created this great victory. They proved with their strength that on the fiercely competitive playoff stage, as long as all members are dedicated and play their strengths, they can create miracles. In the next series, the Timberwolves will inevitably launch an attack on higher goals with confidence in this victory.
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