The referee's decision quickly caused a tense atmosphere at the scene. The fans were all paying attention to the picture on the big screen. Everyone knew that the next penalty was crucial.
If it is determined that Zhao Feiyang's key three-pointer is useful, then the Timberwolves can enter overtime with the Warriors.
If this key three-pointer is useless, the Timberwolves will lose this game.
Everyone was waiting with bated breath, and the scene just now was played repeatedly on the big screen.
From the fans' point of view, the ball seemed to be shot early, or it seemed to be thrown against time. In short, it looked fine from both angles.
A minute later, the three referees discussed together and finally made a decision, "The Timberwolves' last key ball was invalid."
“Warriors win!”
As soon as these words came out, the entire scene exploded instantly.
The Timberwolves fans were very dissatisfied and kept shouting at the referee on the field. Some Timberwolves players were also very dissatisfied with this and went to the referees to argue with them.
Only Zhao Feiyang, who was the core of the team, was calm. He sat on the bench with a frustrated look on his face. Looking at the chaos on the court, he shook his head helplessly and sighed.
It's not that he doesn't want to fight, but he knows very well that even if he fights for a result, will it definitely be helpful to the Timberwolves?
After the two sides have played for so long, it is obvious that the Warriors have a stronger lineup than the Timberwolves.
Even if the outside line can still compete, the problem on the inside line is too big! Even without Draymond Green, the Warriors have a stronger inside advantage than the Timberwolves!
The game is officially over.
Of course, the referees will not change the result, and the players can only accept this fact after arguing to no avail.
Everyone from the Timberwolves walked out of the arena one after another, and the fans at Target Center also left with a look of desolation.
On the sports news that night, Zhao Feiyang undoubtedly became the protagonist of the city of Minneapolis.
His personal performance of 31 points was once again the highest on the team. Compared with the last game, Kevin Martin finally played a greater role this time.
He scored 19 points, the second-highest score on the team. Others such as Zach LaVine and Andrew Wiggins scored in double figures, but they were unable to reverse the situation on the court.
One tree cannot support itself, which has become synonymous with Zhao Feiyang and the Timberwolves.
The fans also know very well that without Zhao Feiyang, they would have lost long ago and there would be no way they could persist until the last minute.
At the same time, Draymond Green, who was sent off the court, also made wild remarks on his personal social media after learning that the Timberwolves lost.
"Look! The Timberwolves are really vulnerable. Even without me, they can't win..."
"Victory belongs to us in the end..."
Draymond Green's words also caused dissatisfaction among many Timberwolves fans.
Kevin Garnett also left a message on his social media account, "Draymond, if you don't want to get beaten, I advise you to keep your mouth shut... You are in Minneapolis now. Apolis, if I hear you say such words again, I cannot guarantee that you will leave this place smoothly..."
As soon as Kevin Garnett made this comment, Draymond Green seemed shocked.
Now that it was an away game, he really couldn't guarantee that the other side wouldn't do anything. Therefore, Draymond Green rarely responded and deleted the post he sent.
And just the day after the game, the Timberwolves received another piece of bad news.
The injured Nikola Pekovic is not in very good condition. He has injured some relatively hidden positions. Although the problem is not major, he must cultivate himself. Otherwise, it will not only affect his career, but also his " Men’s Career”.
As a result, with Thaddeus Young unable to return, Nikola Pekovic is unable to play, which makes the Timberwolves' already poor lineup even worse.
For a time, fans throughout Minneapolis were worried about the future direction of the Timberwolves.
Two days later, Game 4 arrives between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors.
After the big score was tied at 1-2, the Timberwolves faced the serious problem of the opponent winning the match point. It's a pity that they don't have a better way to deal with it.
This game is different from the previous games, there is no suspense at all.
From the start to the first half, the Timberwolves were able to rely on Zhao Feiyang to stabilize the situation on the court and continuously use scores to narrow the gap between the two sides.
But when the second half started and Zhao Feiyang had to take a rest due to excessive physical exertion, the situation on the court was completely out of control.
Coach Steve Kerr is a very shrewd person, and he naturally sees the Timberwolves' disadvantage very clearly. Therefore, starting from the second half, the Warriors continued to attack the Timberwolves' inside line, heading towards their weakest point again and again. One attack at a time.
This style of play also made the Timberwolves difficult to cope with.
Kevin Garnett, like the previous game, has been guarding Draymond Green. His experience is certainly helpful, but his physical fitness has really declined too much.
Draymond Green is not stupid either. He no longer uses despicable means to fight, but instead continues to use his young body to consume Kevin Garnett.
After playing like this, Kevin Garnett had no physical strength to deal with it in the second half.
After the inside line was breached, the Timberwolves almost fell into a massacre.
The Warriors are getting smoother as they play, especially in the interior where there is almost no obstacle to the offense. Later, the Timberwolves had to replace Zhao Feiyang, but unfortunately he alone could not save the team.
When the game reached the fourth quarter with less than 3 minutes left, the outcome of both sides was basically doomed.
80 to 100.
The 20-point gap meant that it was difficult for the Timberwolves to have a chance to win, and Zhao Feiyang was replaced early.
Before the game officially ended, many Timberwolves fans watching the game also chose to leave. They walked out of the arena one after another, making the Timberwolves' already low popularity even more deserted.
call out.
When the referee's whistle sounded and the game was over, the score was 87 to 104.
A 17-point gap allowed the Warriors to easily win and gain match point in the series.
Zhao Feiyang scored 34 points and 6 assists alone, but he could not save the team's defeat.
"Zhao, it's not that you lost, it's that your team was too bad..."
"If you are willing, I will communicate with the team management and you will come back to us next season... We have always needed a powerful guy like you..."
After the game, Stephen Curry came over to comfort Zhao Feiyang and actively expressed his hope to recruit him back.
Zhao Feiyang just waved his hand.
"Stephen, there's no need to comfort me. I understand everything you said...But nothing can go back. I won't go back to Auckland..."
