Recently,nbaThe regular season continues, dark horses in the WestTimberwolvesGo away to challenge the Mavericks. This season,TimberwolvesWith an excellent record as the title contenders in the West, they are looking to regain the top spot in the league in this game. And the Lone Ranger is thereOwenDespite injury, they continued to perform well, and they were confident with four consecutive wins before the game.
At the beginning of the game,TimberwolvesThe performance was terrible, and the Mavericks quickly built a 15-point lead thanks to Doncic's excellent play. However,TimberwolvesIn the second half, he gradually regained his form and narrowed the difference. In the second section,TimberwolvesofReedbecame the team's wonder man, scoring 13 points alone to make it halftimeTimberwolvesOnly 1 point behind.
Going into the second half,TimberwolvesThe team began to dominate the inside line and gradually overtook the score. Stubs,TimberwolvesExtending the advantage to double digits, the Mavericks' Doncic missed consecutive shots to win 101-119. The Mavericks' four-game winning streak came to an end, and Doncic was a little out of the game, scoring 39 points and 13 assists, but he also had eight turnovers and technical fouls. At the same time,TimberwolvesThe team relied on the team's double-double performance to win the game and continue to sit firmly in the first place in the West.
In this game, the dark horse teamTimberwolvesThe squad has been outstanding, and they have shown great overall strength. The heart of the teamEdwardsAlthough he didn't shoot well, he made up for it with the excellent performances of the rest of the team. Downscarried the team's offensive banner on the inside, scoring a big double-double of 21 points and 17 rebounds. Gobert played an important role on the defensive end, with five assists, three steals and one block in addition to 8 points and 12 rebounds. And the substitute playersReedInThree-point shotHe finished with 27 points and contributed six rebounds and three assists.
At the same time, although Li Kaier's performance in this game was relatively sluggish, it did not affect itTimberwolvesof victory. He only had 6 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals, which was the third consecutive game in which he failed to score a double-double. However, even with Lee's poor form, the team as a whole has been able to maintain their momentum.
Doncic showed a clear bright spot in this game, and his excellent scoring and assist stats were eye-catching. He played 39 minutes and finished with 39 points and 13 assists, plus six rebounds and two steals on 55 percent shooting. It was with this outstanding performance that Doncic scored 30 points in a row, tying the best of his career.
However, Doncic also faces some difficulties in this game. First, he was subjectedTimberwolvesThe packs of the forward group make it difficult for him to play to his strengths. Secondly, he made 8 mistakes in the game, which also directly affected the team's victory or defeat. Still, Doncic's stellar performance is undeniable, as he has scored 30 points in nine straight games, tied with Nowitzki for the most in Mavericks history.
After this victory,TimberwolvesSuccessfully continued to lead the Western Conference standings. They have won seven of their last eight games and managed to move up to the top of the league, overtaking the Greens. This highlights:TimberwolvesAs the strength and competitiveness of the dark horse in the West this season.
In particular, it is worth mentioning thatTimberwolvesThe team's interior twin towers continued their excellent performances. DownsBoth Gobert showed their all-round strength in defense and offense in this game, and contributed greatly to the team's victory. In addition, the benchReedalso showed a strong shooting touch, hisThree-point shotThe hit rate reached 636%。
In this game,TimberwolvesShowing their strength and competitiveness as a dark horse in the West, they managed to win with a 15-point comeback under Doncic's brilliant performance. Either wayDownsand Gobert's full play, or on the benchReedThe wonderful performance is all forTimberwolvesThe victory contributed. For Doncic, despite his struggles in the game, he still played well, and his 30-point record in nine straight games also tied the record in Mavericks history.
For the team, this victory not only means that they continue to lead the West, but also proves their quality as a dark horse in the West this season. TimberwolvesWith seven wins in the last eight games, they have overtaken the Green Army and shown strong competitiveness. Despite the relative sluggishness of Lee's form, the team as a whole has been able to maintain its momentum.
Overall, it was a great matchup, with players from both sides playing well and giving the crowd a great oneBasketballFeast. Either wayTimberwolves's dark horse strength, or Doncic's highlight performance, all make people interested in this seasonnbaExpectations are even higher. Looking forward to more exciting competitions in the future!