The Warriors lost 24 points! Butler reserved, Zhu Meng faced a ban, and Cole was in the next big game

NBA playoffs continue, with the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves ushering in a second leg. The Warriors won the first goal in G1, but Curry suffered a first-degree strain on his left hamstring and was out for at least one week. In the game, the Warriors fell into scoring drought early, and the Timberwolves scored a perfect start of 13-0, and scored a 14-point lead in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Warriors were unable to catch up with points, and the Timberwolves firmly controlled the situation. Even though Hua Zi retreated due to accidental injury, the Warriors were still 17 points behind at the end of the half. After the change of sides, the Warriors counterattacked wildly, chasing the gap to single digits for a while, but the Timberwolves quickly stabilized their position. Huazi, Randall and Walkerchi showed their strength and widened the gap to 20 points again. The Warriors' situation was hopeless. In the end, the Warriors lost to the Timberwolves 93-117, and the series score reached 1-1.

Without Curry, Cole used 14 players to rotate in the first half, setting a new NBA record. Facing the fickle Cole, the Timberwolves responded to changes in a constant manner, and used both inside and outside to complete a refreshing revenge. After the game, the Timberwolves scored 54-42 in the interior, and suppressed the Warriors by 18-12 in the fast break, and scored 22-12 in the war. At the same time, the Timberwolves scored 16 three-pointers with a shooting percentage of 43.2%. In contrast, the Warriors made only 9 of 32 shots from outside the three-point line, and their three-point shooting percentage was only 28.1%.

The Timberwolves' counterattack was even more fierce than expected, and Butler did not start the Jimmy mode in the playoffs as expected when Curry was injured, and he was reserved! In this game, Butler played 33 minutes, made 6 of 13 shots (2 of 4 three-pointers), 3 of 5 free throws, and scored 17 points + 7 rebounds + 4 assists + 1 steal. Butler's efficiency is not bad, but his attack and lethality are not full, as if he is hinting: I know you are going to defend your home court to the death, but I want to avoid the edge and come to deal with you little wolf cubs when we return to the Bay Area. After the game, Butler made the point clear and said bluntly: I have the ability to score 40 points, but I want to play in the right way.

Kor's words also prove that Butler is reserved. He said: Unless he is sure to win, I will not force this victory. I don't want Butler and Zhu Meng Green to overdraw. Not only did Zhu Meng Green not overdraw, he almost took the initiative to punish himself when Curry was away as usual. In this game, Green played for only 29 minutes, scoring 9 points + 4 rebounds + 5 assists + 1 steal + 1 block. The total number of assists in his playoff career reached 1,007, rising to the 14th place in NBA history, and will chase Jordan (1022). However, Zhu Meng took T after elbowing Reed and angrily criticized the referee, Curry Butler almost stopped him. So far in the playoffs, Zhu Meng has accumulated 5 skilled fouls + 2 first-level malicious fouls, and he will face a ban if he is only 2 skilled fouls or 2 points left!

The Warriors lost 24 points, and Cole's 14-man rotation was actually a big game to see who could be entrusted with important tasks during Curry's injury! Fortunately, Kumingga and TJD both created surprises! In this game, Kumingga played for 26 minutes, made 8 of 11 shots (1 of 3 three-pointers), 1 of 4 free throws, scoring 18 points + 5 rebounds + 1 assist; TJD played for 19 minutes, made 6 of 6 shots, and 3 of 5 free throws, contributing 15 points + 6 rebounds + 1 assist + 1 steal + 1 block. After the game, Kerr made the point clear and said bluntly: Tonight is destined not to belong to us, but it was great 1-1 away, and I also achieved the goal of finding the answers lacking Curry. At the same time, the Warriors pointed out with the team reporter incisively: It is expected that G3 Kumingga and TJD will get more playing time! Fans, what do you think about this? Let me leave me a comment and discuss it.