Finally found the feel! The Timberwolves substitute backcourt player played the strongest battle in the playoffs so far

In a previous NBA playoff game, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 117-93. After this game, the Timberwolves tied the total score of the series to 1-1, and both sides returned to the same starting line. Considering that the Timberwolves won a big victory, they may also have a certain psychological advantage.

In this game, Timberwolves substitute backcourt player Nickeil Alexander Walker, who performed poorly in the series G1, also found his touch. Walker played 25 minutes and 37 seconds in the game, made 7 of 13 shots, 4 of 6 from outside the three-point line, and 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 20 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. He also had 1 turnover and 4 fouls, with a plus-minus value of +4. It is worth mentioning that 20 points is Walker's highest score so far in the playoffs, and his previous highest score in a single game was only 10 points. Walker showed comprehensive scoring ability on the offensive end, and his feel outside the three-point line finally recovered. He also seized the opportunity to get a large number of points, proving his scoring ability. Walker can also play a certain role in passing and organizing offense, and he has maintained a high level of concentration on the defensive end. At least in this game, Walker played the role of the sixth man well. He provided a lot of support to the team on the offensive end, and he also made a significant contribution to the team's key victory.

In the NBA regular season this season, Walker maintained full attendance in 82 games. During his 25.3 minutes of playing time per game, his average of 9.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.4 blocks. He also had 1.2 turnovers and 1.7 fouls. His shooting percentage was 43.8%, three-point shooting percentage was 38.1%, and free throw shooting percentage was 78%. In the playoffs, Walker averaged 19.9 minutes in his first seven games, with averaging 7.1 points, 1.4 rebounds, 2 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.3 blocks, and 1.3 turnovers and 1.9 fouls. He shot 32% from the field, 29% from three-point shooting percentage and 90% from free throws. Although Walker performed well in the regular season and was an indispensable key figure in the team, his performance during the playoffs was really bad. Walker's offensive efficiency was terrible, and his three-point shooting percentage was even more outrageous. Walker's effect on the court was a mess. Even if the team easily advanced in the first round of the series, Walker seriously dragged the team down. Walker's performance in G1 in the series was also terrible. He made 0 of 3 shots in 14 minutes and 0 of 2 shots from outside the three-point line, and did not score 1 point in the game, only contributed 1 steal, and had 1 turnover and 2 fouls. The plus and negative value was also low to -13. However, he finally found his level in this game. Will he perform better in the next game?