The role players burned out, but the core players were targeted. The gap between him and SGA can be seen from the naked eye

The Western Conference Finals of the NBA 2024-25 season were held in the fourth match. The Timberwolves, who played at home, tried hard to keep the suspense of victory and loss to the end, but they were still unable to make up for it. They lost the key game by two points, and were only one step away from being eliminated.

To be fair, the players in the Timberwolves performed very well in this game. As defensive vanguard, McDaniels made 9 of 15 shots in 15 sports, contributing 22 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, Divinchenzo made 7 of 11 shots on the bench, handing over a report card of 21 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists. Alexander Walker also ushered in a big explosion and scored the highest 23 points in the team. You should know that there are not many days for character players to explode together, otherwise it would not be the life of the character players. The character players have joined forces, and it can even be said to be burned out. The Timberwolves cannot win the victory, which is really the situation is over.

And the Timberwolves' problem lies in the core player's problem. Thunder coach Dagnot deserves the title of the best coach last season. His 42-point defeat in the last game made him realize the problem. The adjustment was so timely and precise - how the Timberwolves dealt with Curry in the last round, and now it is done in the same way and used on Edwards and Randle. So, Huazi made only two shots in the first half, scoring 16 points in 5 of 13 shots, less than half of Alexander; Randall scored only 5 points in 1 of 7 shots, and was once again lost in the playoffs.

Edwards, especially, is known as not only as the leader of the Joe Gang, but also as similar to the former "Basketball Flying Man". He has surpassed Jimmy Butler and has become the spokesperson for the new "Come on Dad". However, facing the Thunder's heavy troops encircled the Iron Barrel Formation, Edwards did not say that he scored, and even took action was difficult. He failed to break through this hurdle and reached a real super giant realm. This battle was really showing his timidity.

Compared with Edwards, Alexander encountered a defensive intensity. The new MVP has a way to use rhythm changes and reading of the game to find space for action when there are interceptions in front and pursuers behind. Moreover, although SGA got 14 free throw opportunities in this game, the referee's phishing standard was actually very strict, and he did not give whistles as frequently as before. SGA was not discouraged. His signature mid-range shots frequently succeeded. With the threat of face frames, he also had the capital to rush to the inside to cause damage.

Edwards is similar to Joe's leader. I really didn't see this game. Instead, Alexander found some of the charm of the former Black Mamba jump shot "beautiful as a painting". So, why is it said that mid-range shots are a must-have skill for super giants and the only way to win in the playoffs? The reason is contained in the result of this game. The gap between Edwards and SGA can be seen from the naked eye, which is the real difference between popular stars and first-tier super giants. The suspense of this round of series is that there are only two teams left to play Game 6.