24 points equalized! Edwards led the team to crush the Warriors with injury, Curry was absent and exposed the system crisis

On May 9, the Timberwolves won G2 117-93 at home! In the dilemma of Curry being absent due to injury, the Warriors' offensive and defensive system collapsed completely. Edwards contributed 20+9+5 with injuries and led the team to score in double digits. The suspense of the series returned to the starting line!

🌟【Key Points】

1️⃣ The real tough guy who fought with injuries

Edwards returned to the locker room with suspected knee discomfort in the second quarter. He insisted on playing in the second half and still scored 12 points and 4 rebounds. He sent 2 blocks in the third quarter to stabilize the morale of the army! 👏 Post-match X-ray showed no structural damage (source: NBA official injury report)

2️⃣ Warriors system failure scene

Curry's absence caused the team's offensive efficiency to plummet to 98.7 (regular season average of 116.3). Zhu Meng Green couldn't hide the defensive loopholes of 9+4+5. Kumingga made 8 of 11 shots and scored 18 points as the biggest highlight. Cole admitted after the game: "We lost the offensive rhythm" (from the official NBA press conference)

3️⃣ The Timberwolves Trident exerted

Edwards (20+9+5) + Randall (24+7+11) + Walker (20 points) scored 64 points in a combined score, the team made 14 of 34 three-pointers (41.2%) + rebounds crushed 54-38, and scored 62-38 in the penalty area to show absolute dominance!

📊【Data Microscope】

Warriors scored 5 minutes in the first quarter: they were beaten 13-0 to establish a defeat

Timberwolves substitute 45-28 to win: Reed scored 12 points into surprises

fast attack score 21-7: Wolves' young lineup speed crushed

🔍【Tactical review】

▶️ Timberwolves' defensive strategy: shrink the inside and release the attack, the Warriors made 8 of 27 three-pointers (29.6%) to break the meridians

▶️ Deadly third quarter: The Warriors chased to the 7-point gap instantly, Walker made two three-pointers to detonate the 18-5 attack wave

▶️ Cole failed to change the team: Post's starting effect was bleak, plus or negative value - 23 lowest in the game

🔮【Series Preview】

Although the Warriors still hold home advantage despite losing G2, three major hidden dangers emerge:

⚠️ Curry's return time is not determined (the team doctor's assessment is missing at least 2 games)

⚠️ The main age structure leads to a physical fitness crisis (the Warriors' starting average is 29.6 years old vs Wolves 25.2 years old)

⚠️ The three-point stability cliff fell (the three-point shooting percentage in the series is 31.7%)

🏟️【G3 trailer】

The life-and-death battle between Chase Center on May 12! Is it the Warriors defending their home court, or is the Timberwolves pursuing the victory? Lock in Tencent Sports to witness the key battles!

📌【Rankful Annotation】

*All data in this article are quoted from the official NBA technical statistics

*Injury information was updated to 12:00 on May 10th

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