Doncic’s acquaintance Edwards again in the NBA Finals Game

In the NBA, they are closer to the peak of the dramatic season, in which only four teams remain in the championship. In the third game of the NBA Western Conference Finals in the home hall, the Minnesota basketball players beat Oklahomo 143: 101 and successfully returned to the fight for advancement. The wolves showed a different face than in the opening games and reduced the gap by 1: 2 in the fight for four wins.

The key to victory was a successful game in defense, with wolves being the best Oklahoma player, the newly minted MVP League NBA Shaija Gilgeous-Lexandra, limited to only 14 points. « We got a blow to the mouth, » the Canadian star Gilgeous-Alexander admitted after the match. “When you get a blow, the most important thing is how you pick up and return to the game. It is a response. This is now our next challenge. « 

Edwards warns of euphoria

Minnesota started the match strikingly and at the end of the first quarter came to 20 points (34:14), and at 31 points (72:41) at the break. Homemade wolves cried on the wings of their a lead player Anthony Edwardswhich unfortunately also remember from the playoffs too Luka Doncic and teammates. Edwards scored 30 points; He hit 12 of 17 throws, five of which are eight from a long distance.

« I was very pleased with the physical approach and energy we brought to the third game, » Edwards said. « When you are 0-2 behind, it is just an approach and this time we have brought a lot of energy to the parquet. » He also woke up Julius Randleadded 24 to the victory.

Despite his success in the third match, Edwards warns of euphoria. “I know everyone is looking forward to our victory, but we are aware that Oklahoma will not just throw their rifles into the corn. She will be ready for the fourth game. We have to try to overcome their energy and achieve the victory, « Edwards said, promising, » We will be ready. « 

Victory also means a wolf record by points in the playoffs in their club history. The victory was actually necessary for Minnesota, since no team has so far managed to make up for a 0-3 lag in the final of the playoffs. The fourth game will be in Minneapolis on Monday, the fifth followed by Wednesday in Oklahoma. The winner of the West will compete with Indiana Pacers or New York Knicks in the NBA League final. Indiana leads this time in the east with 2-0 in victories.