Edwards retires from injury! The Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Pacers, who is the key to winning? The data is obvious

The NBA regular season continues, and the Timberwolves face the Pacers at home. Before this game, the Timberwolves had 1 win and 1 loss, ranking 8th in the Western Conference standings. The Pacers have struggled to win a win so far this season and are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Although they fought the Thunder to double overtime in their first game, and although they lost to the Grizzlies by a huge score in Game 2, this Pacers still cannot be underestimated. The remaining team and the Timberwolves were in a stalemate until the last moment, and ultimately lost the game with regret. For the Timberwolves, Randall led the team to victory without Edwards. Edwards retires from injury! The Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Pacers, who is the key to winning? The data is clear.

After the game started, the two sides quickly entered the score state and reached 5:5. The Timberwolves then hit three consecutive points and went on an 8-0 spurt to take the lead. However, before the first quarter was over, Edwards withdrew from the game due to right hamstring discomfort and later confirmed that he would not return for this game. In the second quarter, the two sides were still very close and the score rose alternately. Both teams maintained their own rhythms. The Pacers seized the opportunity to overtake the score and took a two-point lead at the end of the half. The first half of the game was still very close, and the remaining Pacers maintained the suspense of the game.

The style changed in the second half. The Pacers' offense was in big trouble, with various mistakes and mistakes. They scored only 17 points in a single quarter. Under the leadership of Randall, the Timberwolves played multiple points to complete the lead and expand the lead. The Pacers did not give up in the final quarter. They once narrowed the point difference and maintained the suspense of the game, but the Timberwolves were always able to respond and maintain their advantage. McDaniels' key layup almost ended the suspense of the game. In the end, the Timberwolves defeated the Pacers and gave their opponents a three-game losing streak.

Facing the Pacers with a disabled lineup, it was not easy for the Timberwolves to win this game. Although Edwards' absence due to injury had an impact on the team, the opposite Pacers were even more injured and the lineup was even more uneven. It's enough to see the Pacers' resilience. Edwards only played a little more than three minutes in the game. He scored 5 points and 1 rebound on 2-of-5 shooting. However, due to tightness in his right hamstring, he will not return in this game, which also made the game suspense. Fortunately, when Edwards was injured and retired, Randall carried the team's banner. He made 11 goals in 18 shots in the game and scored 31 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal. He was the key to the team's victory.

Gobert and Reed also shouldered the team's inside numbers to achieve a double-double. Gobert made 6 of 7 shots and scored 14 points and 19 rebounds. Reed scored 16 points and 10 rebounds on 6 of 12 shots. The two together contributed nearly 30 rebounds, which provided the team with good interior protection and secondary offensive opportunities. The two also provided the Blue Ribbon with one of the important factors that helped the team win this game. Of course, McDaniels' key layup at the last moment was also crucial.

The Pacers are definitely a team that cannot be underestimated, despite the absence of as many as seven players in this game. Toppin also retired due to soreness in his right leg during the game. But they were still in a stalemate with the Timberwolves until the end. Led by Siakam, they kept the game suspenseful. Siakam scored a near-triple-double in the game with 33 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. In addition, Nesmith, Dennis and Bradley also scored in double figures. Nesmith had 18 points and 8 rebounds, and Dennis had 12 points and 5 assists. Bradley provided Siakam with 12 points and 5 rebounds.

Unfortunately, they were still unable to complete the reversal at the last moment. Unfortunately, they lost the game and suffered a three-game losing streak in the season. This season is destined to be a difficult season for the Pacers. The team is currently suffering from too many injuries, and it depends on the management to make subsequent decisions. Of course, it also has an important relationship with when Haliburton can return.