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Bad performance in the regular season? Didn t expect the Warriors iron bench to play well in the playoffs?

8:14pm, 13 May 2025【Basketball】

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 successfully regained the home advantage.

In this game, Pat Spencer, the Warriors' substitute backcourt player, had a rare opportunity to enter the rotation lineup, and even got a lot of playing time. Spencer played 10 minutes and 32 seconds in the game, made 2 of 4 shots, scored 4 points, 2 rebounds and 2 steals, and had 1 turnover and 2 fouls, with a plus-minus value of -2. He also seized the opportunity on the offensive end and got some points. His performance in the frontcourt rebounding competition is also worthy of recognition. He also has a good attitude on the defensive end and has achieved good results. Spencer doesn't seem to have much experience in the playoffs, but he is really confident when he is on the court. His attitude towards the game is also very good. He looks fearless and doesn't look like he is inexperienced at all. Overall, he also completed his mission well and made considerable contributions to the team's victory.

In the NBA regular season this season, Spencer made a total of 39 appearances in 82 games, averaging 6.4 minutes per game, averaging 2.5 points, 1.2 rebounds, 0.4 steals and 0.1 blocks, and 0.5 turnovers and 0.5 fouls. His shooting percentage was 40.6%, a three-point shooting percentage of 22.7%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 73.3%. In the playoffs, Spencer played 5 games in the first eight games, averaging 7.8 minutes per game, with averaging 6.4 points, 1.6 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.6 steals, 0.6 turnovers and 1.2 fouls, shooting percentage of 71.4%, shooting percentage of 3-pointers and 100% free throw percentage.

Spencer has very limited playing time in the regular season. He is not a regular visitor to the team's rotation lineup. His performance is actually very average. Not only is his scoring ability limited and his offensive efficiency poor, but he also finds it difficult for him to assume more responsibilities on the defensive end. Therefore, no one will have too much hope for Spencer. As a result, in the playoffs, Spencer's performance in these games was impressive. He also showed his comprehensive personal ability and fully demonstrated his value in his limited playing time. If Spencer continues to perform like this, considering that many young players in the team are very unstable, he might really get more playing time and performance opportunities in the next game.