0 of 12 three-pointers! Reed missed the West Final! Randall suffered a DNP

On May 23, in the Western Conference Finals G2, the Timberwolves lost to the Thunder 103-118, and fell behind 0-2 in the total score. Randle played in the Timberwolves' inside line for 32 minutes, made 2 of 11 shots, 0 of 3 three-pointers, and 2 of 2 free throws, scoring only 6 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 turnovers, with a plus-minus value of -15. He only played three quarters, was abandoned in the fourth quarter and failed to play.

Before this game, Randall scored the least points in the playoffs this year also had 16 points. He has scored more than 24 points in five consecutive games, and G1 in the Western Conference Finals scored 28 points and 8 rebounds. Speaking of DNP Randall, Timberwolves head coach Finch said: "In the fourth quarter, I just wanted to see if I could expand the offensive range and improve the speed of offense and defense conversion." Randall said after the game: "I have watched too much in the game. I have to let myself take action and participate more actively in the game." Not to mention today's game, Randall averaged 24.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game in the playoffs this year, with a shooting percentage of 52.2%, and a three-point shooting percentage of 39.3%. The real hit rate is 64.1%, ranking second in the league!

in the first two rounds of the Lakers and Warriors, Randle can break through and shoot. Randall was able to stand up every time when Edwards was restricted. Facing the Thunder is not that simple. The Thunder has double towers inside, and Randall cannot see the basket under the basket. When floating on the outside, you can only look at how you feel. Randall made 5 of 6 three-pointers in the West Finals, and 0 of 3 three-pointers today.

Of course, the Timberwolves' loss was not Randall's own problem. Reed made 3 of 8 shots, 0 of 5 three-pointers, 4 of 6 free throws, scored 10 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks and 2 mistakes. In the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, Reed made a total of 0 of 12 three-pointers! In the first round of the Lakers, Reed shot 50% from three-point shooting; in the second round of the Warriors, Reed shot 43.5% from three-point shooting.

The Thunder's oppressive defense cut off the connection between the Timberwolves' inside and outside, resulting in Gobert not being able to get the ball. Today, Gobert scored 5 points and 9 rebounds in 2 of 5 shots, while Gobert scored only 2 points and 3 rebounds per game in G1 of the Western Conference Finals, averaging 3.5 points and 6 rebounds! This is why the Thunder signed Harten and Caruso, and the team's defense has almost no shortcomings.

Finally, let's look at the data. The Timberwolves are behind 0-2. Do you think Randall and Reed can get their sights back?