Thunder two stars shine to win the match point! Alexander 40+ quasi-triple double director reverses the good show

The fourth game of the NBA Western Conference Finals staged a thrilling showdown in Minnesota. The Oklahoma City Thunder narrowly defeated the Timberwolves 128-126 away, expanding the series advantage to 3-1, just one step away from the Finals. This game, which is a classic playoff competition, witnessed the peak showdown of the new generation of stars.

Data Highlights:

- Alexander: 40 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists (5th time in his playoff career)

- Jaylen Williams: 34 points, 5 assists (set a new playoff score)

-Homegren: 21 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks (key blocks to secure the victory)

- Timberwolves scored in double scores but could not defeat the game

The turning point of the game:

The Thunder double stars quickly entered the state in the first quarter. Jaylen Williams broke the sluggish game with 12 points in a single quarter and joined forces with Alexander to establish a 7-point advantage. The Timberwolves substitute group made a big effort in the second quarter, and Walker and Divincenzo scored 20 points and tied the score.

The situation suddenly changed in the second half, and the Timberwolves tied the score for the third quarter, and Divincensor scored two three-pointers to ignite the home court. But the Thunder showed amazing resilience, and Alexander stabilized the situation by 10 points in a single quarter. In the final quarter, the MVP candidate scored 8 points in the last 5 minutes, including a step-back jump shot that secured the victory.

Key Mr:

Alexander dominated the game on both offense and defense, not only scored a quasi-triple double, but also blocked Edwards' key breakthrough at the last moment. After the game, he said: "We believe in each other, winning away games requires 120% of the team's efforts. "

Timberwolves' dilemma:

The star Edwards fell into a downturn, setting a new playoff low of 16 points in the game, with a plus-minus value of -15, the worst team. Coach Finch admitted: "We need Anthony to do more, but the Thunder's defensive strategy is very successful. "

This is the third time that the Thunder's history has taken a 3-1 lead in the division finals, and successfully advanced the first two times (2012 and 2016). The Timberwolves are facing a back-to-back battle, and only 13 teams in NBA history can turn the tables when they are behind 1-3.

Technical statistics reveal the winner and loser:

- Score in the penalty area: Thunder 58-42 Timberwolves

- Fast break score: 22-12 Thunder leads

- Three-point shooting percentage: 42.3% vs. 36.7%

The Thunder have a full advantage in key data

The two teams will move to Oklahoma on May 29 for the fifth game. If the Timberwolves want to continue the season, they must solve the offensive choice problem after Edwards was double-teamed. The Thunder are only one final victory away from the second finals trip in team history.

This game not only demonstrates the top level of the new generation of NBA players, but also confirms the cruel charm of the playoffs. Regardless of the final result, this series will leave a strong mark in league history.