On February 1, with the passage of time in Beijing, the fierce battle of the NBA regular season staged a hearty victory on the home court of the Timberwolves, who defeated the visiting Mavericks 121-87 with a devastating momentum, presenting a wonderful game feast for the audience.
Behind this decisive victory, the entire Timberwolves team showed unparalleled tacit understanding and team strength. Downs was a beast of the game, firing on the offensive end with 29 points on his own, and his scoring show not only showcased his outstanding individual talent, but also pushed the team's offensive to a climax through clever tandem and exquisite coordination. At the same time, he also contributed nine key controls in rebounding and dished out four sharp assists, which fully demonstrated his all-round impact on both offensive and defensive ends.
Gobert, the pillar of the interior line, has become an indispensable part of the team with his unique presence and stable play. He was a rock solid under the basket, not only scoring 17 points, but also building an insurmountable barrier on the defensive end, grabbing six rebounds and delivering two shields to defend his own basket and make opponents fearful.
In addition, Reid and McDaniels on the bench also became important contributors to this victory. They scored 12 and 11 points respectively, like a surprise attack, injecting fresh vitality and scoring firepower into the team, and their outstanding performance drew a strong stroke in this big score battle.
The Mavericks also had a good game, with Green leading the team with 18 points, while Hardy and Hardaway also contributed 15 and 14 points, respectively. However, in front of the Timberwolves' strong overall lineup, the Mavericks failed to hold their ground.
From the start of the game, McDaniels and Edwards showed excellent chemistry and successfully opened the scoring prologue for the team. Green and Seth Curry battled out a tight scoring duel in the first quarter, but Green's counter-attacking dunk gave the Timberwolves a 12-11 lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Timberwolves led 24-21.
The second quarter of the game was even more difficult to solve, with Hardy's mid-range shot, Holmes' throw-in and Green's long-range shot intertwined, making the score deadlock at 30-all. However, with the excellent play of Reid, Towns and other players, the Timberwolves finally led 52-48 at halftime.
Overall, it was not just a victory, but a collective heroic. The skill and chemistry of the players gave the fans a spectacular game.
As the game reached its climax in the third quarter, Hardaway showed excellent long-range shooting skills and successfully hit a three-pointer. Then, Hardy and Green tacitly launched back-to-back basket attacks, and the Mavericks managed to chase the score to 55-57 in a series of exciting attacks. At this point, Towns stepped up and hit two accurate three-pointers, Gobert continued to threaten the opponent with a flood of offense under the basket, Walker stood in the corner and shot calmly, and Lee Kyle sealed the win with a successful throw. Towns even hit the basket on the court in a row, contributing 5 points in a single game, helping the Timberwolves lead by 83-70 points.
As the game drew to a close, Lee performed a breathtaking hook performance under the basket that tore through the opponent's defense with a delicate and precise movement. Kang then used a decisive and deft break throw to break the net and add valuable points to the team's score. Reed and Conley lived up to expectations, performing a series of three-point stunts, each shot as if it were a pebble thrown at a calm lake, causing ripples of victory. Not to be outdone, Walker hit the target with a jumper after a spectacular turn, adding another exciting touch to the visual feast.
Conley and Reed are like twin stars on the court, they continue to maintain a hot hand on the outside, sending baskets into the opponent's basket again and again, burning the opponent's fighting spirit like a flame. At this time, the Timberwolves were already unstoppable, and the score was fixed at 102-74, and the advantage of leading by far made the next game seem to lose suspense. In the end, the Timberwolves relied on the stable performance and high morale of the whole team to win this hearty victory, allowing the audience to witness the strength and style of this team.
Final starting lineup:
Timberwolves: Conley, Edwards, McDaniels, Towns, Gobert.
Mavericks: Hardy, Hardaway, Green, Gwee, Holmes.