super heavy artillery

Chapter 436
1 minute can change an evening's effort, or even a season's effort.In Game [-] of the series between the Thunder and the Timberwolves, the meaning of that statement was vividly portrayed.

At the critical moment, An Luo's 3+1 directly shattered the Timberwolves' hopes.On this night, they led their opponents by 47 minutes.But in the last minute, it was reversed tragically.

没有任何人去责备巴特勒在那一次防守中出现的失误，他已经做得足够好了。出场40分钟，砍下了26分6篮板5助攻3抢断1盖帽的全面数据。他已经为这场比赛付出了所有了！但是雷霆实在是太强了！他们在森林狼的暴走状态下一直紧咬着比分，为最后时刻的逆转打下了基础。

In the next few tens of seconds, the Timberwolves launched a foul tactic like a dying struggle.But it didn't change anything.The Thunder made 6 of 6 free throws, which was even more desperate than that 3+1.

After the game, Donovan was very happy.However, he still sincerely affirmed the Timberwolves' performance in this game.He felt that it was pure luck to win in the end.The two sides have achieved the ultimate in both offense and defense, and there is no problem to be found.Thibodeau, who is also the head coach, has an ugly face.Although he was also praising the performance of the Thunder team, the helplessness and frustration in his words were palpable.

"We don't have a player like An. At the critical moment, we can only play more conservatively to the basket! The players performed well and have always been active on the court. But they performed better!"

This opposite sentiment was even more pronounced in the players on both sides.Except for Butler, neither Towns nor Wiggins showed no fighting spirit.But when the reporter asked Butler if he would be swept by the Thunder, his voice was very cold: "I don't think we have no power to fight back. In fact, we have a great chance to win this game .Next time, this kind of thing won't happen again."

And An Luo's answer was the same as Butler's.But that means a thousand miles away!

"The next game, we will not let what happened tonight happen again. I promise, the next time we meet again, I am already preparing to go back to Oklahoma to rest!"

After winning this battle, the Thunder tied the big score to 3:0.For this series, it can basically be declared a complete victory for the Thunder.You must know that before this season, there have been 129 3:0 series in NBA history.Without exception, the leading teams advance to the final.

Of course, if this season is added, there will be more times.In several series in the Western Conference, the Rockets and the Spurs, the Warriors and the Jazz all scored 2:1.This is not surprising. The Spurs and Jazz should not be able to beat their opponents, but they will not lose too badly.But the Blazers and Pelicans are a bit surprising.You know, before the start of the playoffs, this series has always been the most uncertain for everyone.Judging from the regular season rankings, the Trail Blazers and Pelicans ranked fourth and fifth, almost on par; Besides, it's not too bad.Everyone has been holding the expectation of seeing seven games, but they didn't expect the Pelicans to go straight to three games.

On April 4, at the Target Center, the fourth playoff game between the Thunder and the Timberwolves began.

Unexpectedly, the situation in the first half of this game was exactly the same as the previous one.However, the scene of this game is different from the previous one.The Timberwolves just returned to the home court in the last game, and the momentum was very strong.The players held their breath and played very tough.But under toughness, it is inevitable that there will be some haste.Although it made the Thunder very uncomfortable on the defensive end, their offense was not going well.And in this game, although the Timberwolves were still tough, the suffocated breath disappeared.Perhaps, after understanding the ending, they can let go.So Towns and Wiggins played really well in one game.Under the leadership of Butler, the Timberwolves won another halftime victory.

In the third quarter, the Thunder showed off their power!Like a lion waking up from sleep.The audience at the scene had a great time watching it!Although the Timberwolves are the home team, it is a pity that the Thunder are too strong.So big that they don't have the strength to hiss anymore.

As soon as the third quarter came up, Paul George took the lead in launching a challenge.Although the Thunder had the upper hand in this series, Paul George performed very mediocre.In the first three games, except for the defensive end, he averaged less than 20 points per game, which was actually less than Westbrook's.Not to mention An Luo!
In fact, Paul George himself was aggrieved!Those media and fans made irresponsible remarks about these things.Therefore, in this game, Paul George broke out.

He first used Adams' cover to pull up directly and hit a three-pointer.Then he rushed to the basket in a row, carrying Towns for a layup.Also includes two 2+1.These two 2+1s were all hit on Towns' head, so that he was fouled 4 times and could only sit on the bench.

With one less Downs at the basket, the Timberwolves' defense has dropped to a new level.Westbrook also began to rush up.In the first half of the third quarter, the Thunder scored under the basket except for Paul George's two three-pointers.

After Thibodeau called a timeout, he shrank his defense a little.He wanted to limit the Thunder's unscrupulous inside offense.In fact, he did succeed.But his opponent was the Thunder, and An Luo, who scored the most stable score, didn't get involved!

Of course, it's not Thibodeau's fault.With only these cards in his hand, he can't play any tricks!

However, the Timberwolves did not vent their bets in the third quarter as they did in Game [-].And to help the Timberwolves bite the score are two old Bulls: Butler and Rose.One is tough and the other is determined.It has become the core of the Timberwolves' defensive and offensive ends.

Butler even hit his head badly in a defense in the third quarter.And Rose's outburst made people cry even more.Rose in recent years is no longer like the youngest regular season MVP back then.Wandering around, injured and healed, and healed and injured again.Repeatedly, physically and mentally exhausted.Joining the Timberwolves at the last moment of this season and putting them under the command of old coach Thibodeau, I don't know where to go next season.

However, the two of them could only barely hold on to the situation.If a healthy Rose joins forces with Butler and Towns, he will naturally not be afraid of the Thunder.But now, he can only do this!
(End of this chapter)