This game is indeed a surprise weapon! But can the Warriors Super Iron Gate continue to this level in the next game?

In the previous NBA Western Conference semi-finals G1, the Golden State Warriors, ranked 7th in the Western Conference in the regular season, defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, ranked 6th in the Western Conference in the regular season, successfully completed the following draw. After this game, the Warriors also widened the total score of the series to 1-0 and regained the home advantage.

In this game, the Warriors' substitute outside gate Gary Payton II successfully played the role of the surprise. Payton Jr. played 25 minutes and 55 seconds in the game, made 3 of 4 shots and 2 of 3 from outside the three-point line, scored 8 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal, and had 1 turnover and 4 fouls, with a plus-minus value of +8. Payton Jr. also seized the opportunity on the offensive end and got a lot of points, and his feel outside the three-point line is worthy of recognition. He also showed good passing ability and support ability. Payton Jr.'s performance on the defensive end is even more remarkable. He also effectively restricted the opponent's arrow character Anthony Edwards, which made Edwards unable to exert all his strength. Payton Jr. played his role on both offense and defense. His overall performance can be said to be far beyond everyone's expectations. His series of outstanding performances have also made great contributions to the team's victory.

In the NBA regular season this season, Payton Jr. made a total of 62 appearances in 82 games, averaging 15 minutes of playing time, averaging 6.5 points, 3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.3 blocks, as well as 0.6 turnovers and 1.7 fouls, shooting percentage of 57.4%, three-point shooting percentage of 32.6%, and free throw shooting percentage of 71.1%. So far in the playoffs, Payton Jr. has played 7 games in the first eight games, averaging 17.4 minutes per game, averaging 6.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 0.9 steals, 0.6 turnovers and 2.3 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 52.8% and a three-point shooting percentage of 44.4%.

Peton Jr.'s performance in the last round of the series against the Houston Rockets was simply terrible. He seemed to be sloppy in the data, but in fact his performance on both offense and defense was unsatisfactory. In the last round of the series, Payton Jr. had a plus-minus average of -7.8 and a net efficiency of -15.2, which can illustrate how bad the team was when he was on the court. In this game, Payton Jr. did successfully play the role of the surprise. He even restricted top scorers like Edwards, but Payton Jr. is a defender with limited figure after all, and the Timberwolves will also make targeted arrangements for him. In the next game, can Payton Jr. maintain this level?