Only one game can be played in N games, but the Warriors still believe in the ability of the "backfield gate"?

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, the Warriors' substitute backcourt Gary Payton II's performance once again fell to the bottom. Payton Jr. played 11 minutes and 15 seconds in the game, made 0 of 2 shots, 0 of 1 from outside the three-point line, and did not score 1 point in the game, contributing only 1 rebound and 1 steal, with a plus-negative value of -13. Payton Jr. has no contribution on the offensive end and has no feel at all. It can be said that it has seriously dragged down the team's offensive space and led to the team's stagnation on the offensive end. The most important thing is that although Payton Jr. looks very active on the defensive end, although he looks like various high-intensity defenses, his defensive effect is actually very limited, and his height disadvantage is also somewhat obvious. He actually does not have a good effect on the defensive end. Payton Jr. doesn't play much, but his effect on the court is really bad. He has a lot of side effects on both ends of the offense and defense. His series of poor performances have also led to the team's miserable defeat to a certain extent.

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 8 games in the first nine games, averaging 16.6 minutes per game, averaging 5.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.9 steals, 0.5 turnovers and 2 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 50%, a three-point shooting percentage of 42.1%, and an average plus-negative value of -6.5.

Peton Jr. performed in most games in the first round series at a terrible level. It can be said that he did not show his value at all, and the situation on the team was also a mess. In this round of G1 series, Payton's performance was eye-catching. He shot 3 of 4 shots and 2 of 3 from outside the three-point line during the 25 minutes and 55 seconds of playing time, scored 8 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal. He also had 1 turnover and 4 fouls, with a plus-negative value of +8. The problem is that Payton Jr. is a player with very distinct shortcomings. He may be able to play the role of the surprise occasionally, but most of his time on the court can only have a negative impact on the team. Keeping him on the court is equivalent to the Warriors having to move forward with all their weight. The Timberwolves' strength and lineup depth are all there. Will the Warriors still dare to let Payton continue to play in the next game?