Andrew Wiggins' performance seems to be just a simple block, but in fact it is his rise in the wing position.
After sending out this big block, Andrew Wiggins successfully helped the Timberwolves secure the hole on the wing. Even Draymond Green, who used to "wreak havoc" unscrupulously under the basket, no longer dares to do whatever he wants like before.
In the remainder of the third quarter, although Zhao Feiyang controlled the ball on the court, he greatly reduced his shots.
Taking advantage of Andrew Wiggins' hot touch, Zhao Feiyang continued to cooperate with him and sent assists to his hands.
For this reason, the Warriors had to shift their defensive focus to Andrew Wiggins. Although they continued to restrict Zhao Feiyang, under this situation, the Warriors' defense has undoubtedly begun to show loopholes.
Beep.
At the end of the third quarter, the score between the two sides was 90 to 85.
The Minnesota Timberwolves still maintain a 5-point lead.
These five points were not too many, but they also gave the Timberwolves players hope of winning. During the break, the players sat in front of the team bench, and their morale was completely different from that in the first quarter.
As the leader, Zhao Feiyang also stood up to encourage others, "Guys, let's continue to persevere...Although there is only a 5-point gap, as long as we can hold on and not lose the ball, then these 5 points can also defeat the Warriors." of......"
"Look! In fact, the Warriors are not as powerful as we thought... If they were far ahead of us, I'm afraid they would have swept us out long ago..."
"We have gotten to this point because everyone on our team is dedicating themselves and working hard to win..."
Zhao Feiyang did not take all the credit on himself, but instead praised everyone on the team.
Even though all of this did happen because of him, his generous leadership temperament still won the favor of his teammates.
Especially Kevin Martin. After the two sat on the chairs to rest, Kevin Martin also turned around and started talking to Zhao Feiyang.
"Zhao, I have always been dissatisfied with you before, thinking that you did not have enough leadership skills... Now I have discovered that you are indeed a very good leader..."
"I have also played with some stars, but they are all full of arrogance. They always attribute their mistakes to their teammates and give all the credit to themselves... maybe sometimes it is really their teammates' fault. Problem, but I don’t believe it’s always the case…”
"It is indeed a very comfortable thing to play with you..."
Kevin Martin's praise made Zhao Feiyang a little surprised.
He didn't know how to respond, so he just smiled and patted the latter's shoulder.
Beep.
The break passed quickly and the final quarter arrived.
Compared to the Timberwolves, all members of the Warriors were in a state of tension during the break. Head coach Steve Kerr seemed to be very dissatisfied with today's performance. He stood in front of the team's bench and kept picking up the tactical board to make gestures, and also scolded the players from time to time.
Especially Draymond Green, who is inside, has been criticized by coach Steve Kerr.
This move also caused Draymond Green to look very bad. He even stood up and argued with coach Steve Kerr.
The main lineups of both sides appeared again.
No matter how the game goes in the first three quarters, as long as the point difference is not completely widened, the last quarter will be the decisive moment for both sides.
The Warriors serve.
Stephen Curry held the ball for half the game, and Zhao Feiyang continued to mark one on one.
Just after halftime, Klay Thompson suddenly came up from the wing to cover Stephen Curry. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Stephen Curry did not hesitate, directly raised the basketball and shot a long three-pointer.
Zhao Feiyang rushed forward very hard, but was still a step too late, watching helplessly as Stephen Curry threw the ball into the basket.
The ball went in.
Oracle Arena cheered.
It was the Timberwolves' turn to fight back.
At this time, the person holding the ball on the court is still Zhao Feiyang, and Kevin Martin continues to play the second position.
As soon as the ball came into his hands, Zhao Feiyang was stared at by Stephen Curry. He did not choose to force it, but saved his energy and transferred the ball to Kevin Martin.
After halftime, Kevin Martin was looking for an opportunity outside the three-point line on the wing, and Klay Thompson blocked him.
The two faced each other, and Kevin Martin rushed into the basket from the bottom corner. After being blocked, he quickly transferred the ball to Andrew Wiggins on the other side of the bottom corner.
Andrew Wiggins held the ball in singles. Facing Andre Iguodala's defense, Andrew Wiggins attacked the basket as before.
He was about to put the ball into the basket, but the moment he let go, Andre Iguodala slapped the basketball.
Snapped.
The basketball was blown away.
This big shot stunned the fans in the audience, and also made Andrew Wiggins, who was feeling hot before, become sluggish again from this moment on.
Seeing that the Warriors' offensive became more and more fierce, Zhao Feiyang finally became a little anxious.
When other teammates were not feeling good, he could only stand up and play in isolation, constantly attacking the Warriors' basket, trying to get more fouls and points.
With 6 minutes and 01 seconds left in the game, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors were tied at 100-99, with the Warriors only 1 point behind.
It was the Timberwolves' turn to attack.
The eager Zhao Feiyang started a fast break as soon as he got the ball, dribbling the ball and accelerating toward the half court. His acceleration threw away many Warriors players, but when he approached the penalty area under the basket, Andre Iguodala and Draymond Green had already responded in time.
Faced with the interference of these two people at the basket, Zhao Feiyang rushed in without giving in.
The three of them jumped up in mid-air. Andre Iguodala and Draymond Green's defense was very good. The two of them had blocked most of Zhao Feiyang's shooting space, but even so, Zhao Feiyang could not He just relied on his excellent ability to stay in the air and found a gap at the last moment to throw the ball.
Snapped.
The basketball hit the backboard, bounced and then fell into the basket.
This shot was so beautiful that the Bay Area fans in the Oracle Arena couldn't help but applaud, and the Timberwolves' team seats even cheered.
But just after Zhao Feiyang landed, the fans found that Zhao Feiyang suddenly fell to the ground.
He hugged his right foot with a look of pain on his face, and his body was twitching a little.
"what's the situation?"
"Zhao Feiyang was injured? No way! I didn't see who he collided with! He shouldn't be injured..."
"Is it possible that Draymond is causing trouble again? Damn it, are you going to kill Zhao Feiyang if you can't beat him? In that case, just give him the 'Best Boxer Award'!"
As the referee's whistle sounded, the entire Timberwolves team suddenly became nervous. From head coach Philip Sanders to the substitute players, everyone rushed to Zhao Feiyang to check on his condition.
