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The condition has never improved at all! Is the performance of the Timberwolves backcourt really worrying?

In a previous NBA Western Conference Finals G2 game, the Oklahoma City Thunder, who played at home, easily defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves again 118-103. After this game, the Thunder, who had won two big wins at home, widened the total score of the series to 2-0, and they also had an absolute advantage in this round of series.

In this game, the performance of the Timberwolves' substitute backcourt player Donte DiVincenzo was really shocking. Divincenzo played 22 minutes and 04 seconds in the whole game, made 3 of 8 shots and 2 of 6 shots from outside the three-point line, scored 8 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, and had 4 turnovers and 2 fouls. The plus and negative value was lower than the lowest level of -27 in the game. Divincenzo's efficiency on the offensive end is still not ideal, and he still cannot get enough points. Divincenzo has not shown his due talent in passing and organizing offense, and he has also made a lot of mistakes and wasted a lot of ball rights. Divincenzo's performance on the defensive end is also unsatisfactory, and his defensive effect is also very unsatisfactory. Divincenzo's performance on both offense and defense in this game was at a disaster level, and the team was in a mess when he was on the court. Of course, Divincenzo is not the key factor in the team's loss, but if his performance can be slightly better, at least the team will not lose so much.

In the NBA regular season this season, Divincenzo played a total of 62 games due to injuries in 82 games, averaging 25.9 minutes per game, averaging 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.3 blocks, and 1.6 turnovers and 1.8 fouls. He shot 42.2%, three-point shooting percentage 39.7%, and free throw shooting percentage 77.8%. In the playoffs, Divincenzo averaged 25.8 minutes in the first 12 games, with averaging 8.1 points, 3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.3 blocks, 2 turnovers and 3.3 fouls, shooting percentage of 32.1%, three-point shooting percentage of 25.7%, and free throw shooting percentage of 72.7%.

Divincenzo's performance during the playoffs this season was simply disaster-like. His offensive efficiency was a mess, his scoring ability was seriously insufficient, and his performance in passing and organization was also very average. Although he made outstanding contributions on the defensive end, his effect on the court was also extremely unsatisfactory. He was unable to show his characteristics and strength in most games. Divincenzo should have taken on more responsibilities, but he has never done so. Even if the Timberwolves play a thrilling song during the playoffs, Divincenzo's performance is unsatisfactory. The team's situation is not ideal at the moment, and Divincenzo's performance has not improved, and the Timberwolves are really in big trouble.