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Timberwolves scored 9 points in the first quarter to help Alexander reach the Western Conference Finals, Huazi s magic ball plays exposed hidden dangers

5:28pm, 30 May 2025Basketball

Not surprisingly, the Timberwolves lost, but they didn't expect to lose in this way. They were a little dreaming about returning to G3, but they were a bit against Tiangang!

G3 Edwards beat the Thunder 16 points in the first quarter, laying the foundation for victory 34-14, and G5 Alexander scored 12 points in the first quarter, 26-9 to confuse the Timberwolves!

Edwards: This is here to seek revenge!

However, it is obvious that the Thunder succeeded in revenge and finally defeated the Timberwolves by 30 points with 124-94. There is a famous saying in "Fighting Break the Sky" that implements the book "Thirty years, Hedong and thirty years, Hexi, don't bully young people poor." Although the Thunder did not have the No. 1 pick, most of them were not drafted, such as Caruso, which is what no one wants in the league, but they only specialize in playing geniuses. They swept the Grizzlies with Morant (the second place) 4-0 in the first round, eliminated the Nuggets with Jokic (the first player in the league) 4-3 in the second round, and eliminated the Timberwolves with Edwards (the No. 1 pick) 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals. It was like an inspiring growth history along the way!

Edwards made 7 of 18 shots in this game, scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, compared to Alexander's 34+7+8, it seems a bit mediocre! Last year, the loss to the Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals made this season's three-pointer, but after three-pointers, he lost the middle distance. It was not worth it to lose Peter. He made 18 shots in the game, 7 three-pointers, 9 shots in the penalty area, and 2 shots in the middle distance?

The offensive methods are comparable to "Cheng Yaojin", which is not right. Cheng Yaojin still has at least three tricks, but Edwards only has two moves. If he has the chance, he will hit the penalty area. If he can't rush in, he will pull out and shoot three points. If he does this repeatedly, the opponent will touch you through, and then attack, block the penalty area, and let you shoot three points.

You have to learn from Leonard, and shoot firmly like an old dog, increase the offensive threat of your own ball holding point, so that the opponent can’t figure out your offensive route!

Also, I can't break the double team. Hua Zi is indeed very capable of single-handedly, but when he encounters the opponent's double team, he will not be able to deal with the ball. He either makes a mistake directly or hoveres on the verge of the mistake. Especially in the last quarter, there was a very obvious goal. Hua Zi dribbled the ball and hit the thunder. Edwards panicked directly. Under the pressure from the opponent, he accidentally fell into his teammate's hands and scored two points.

Finally, there was a lack of pass lethality. When Alexander used 8 assists to revitalize the entire team, Edwards had only 2 assists. He is not unwilling to pass the ball, but he often "can't see his teammates" through breakthroughs and passes. He either takes a hasty move and does not bring good scoring opportunities to his teammates. It is a bit of a buck-blaming pass. Please ask James more for advice during the offseason, but sometimes the passing thing has a lot to do with the ball dealer, but from these games, Huazi doesn't have it!

However, as the No. 1 pick in 2020, this is Huazi's fifth year in the NBA. He has already won two defeats in the Western Conference Finals. He lost to Luca in the Western Conference Finals last year. He has become the three-pointer leader this season. He lost to Alexander in the Western Conference Finals this year to foul and central shot. Will there be another skill next season? He will use his own way to help him. I hope that fans can see a different Edwards next season!

Congratulations to Alexander on winning the MVP trophy in the Western Conference Finals, and he is expected to achieve a Grand Slam this year!

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