Why is it said that after G1, the Timberwolves have basically been eliminated?

The Timberwolves were able to score three-pointers in the first half. Randle made 4 of 5 three-pointers in the half. McDaniels also fired repeatedly at the beginning. With the excellent outside feel from the team, they could only lead by a slight advantage in the half. When the Thunder's offense completely found its state in the second half, the game was basically over after three quarters. Will the Timberwolves' three-pointers be accurate? Obviously not. As long as there is a quarter, the Timberwolves' three-pointer will be problematic and will be immediately beaten by the Thunder's counterattack and Alexander's mid-range! It can be foreseeable that the Timberwolves can say that there is no way to adjust in the future!

In terms of competition for the top cards, Alexander has a strong foul ability, which is really hard to comment on. This move is much more stable than Edwards; in addition, his scoring explosive power is also very strong. As long as he finds his state in the middle distance, he will enter the zoom mode. He will have a headache for the opponent and cannot defend himself at all! The gap between the boss is obvious! Edwards often showed his mid-range confrontation in the playoffs last season. This season has almost disappeared, with only three-pointers and breakthroughs. Once he encounters a top-level team, he will only be defeated. It can only be said that Edwards' upper limit is here. As long as the entire Thunder team is on this day, it will become Edwards' nightmare!

In addition, today's arrangement is described in one word, which is bold and meticulous. The bench actually used Kenridge Williams. At the beginning, we thought that Deguenot might be a bit arrogant and confused, because the center Jaylin on the bench was in very good shape in the last round, and Kenway had almost never played in the second round, but in terms of the final effect, Deguenot was right. Kenway is better at defending a small lineup than Jeylin. In this game, he also became a surprise player. He was a key player to turn the momentum around. Not only did Randle defend, but his 5 consecutive points in the offense completely collapsed the Timberwolves' mentality. It has to be said that Deguenot is a day of knowing people and taking advantage of his ability and making a brilliant plan, which is worthy of praise!

Another point is that in the first game, Dagnot generally does not show his strongest strength. The first game is often his test field. Today, a large number of players from the third lineup were used. These players actually do not have good defensive abilities. It was only at the end of the fourth quarter that Dagnot began to increase intensity. As the schedule deepened, the main players gradually increased their playing time, and the Timberwolves could not play!

The Timberwolves' substitute five outside is actually their biggest advantage in showing competitiveness in the playoffs, but the Thunder plays your five outside. They have too many 3Ds to limit your five outside. Once the five outside lineup is limited, the Timberwolves have no leader. It cannot be said that Edwards and Randle are not excellent. It can only be said that the Thunder's defense is too strong, and their substitute lineup is bottomless, which is even more uncomfortable! The Thunder with such a powerful defense is really no one except for having a date with the fat man!

It can even be said that this round of Thunder does not require compression rotation, but rotates normally, plays in the half, and exerts strength in the second half, and basically wins the game steadily!