The end game between the Golden State Warriors and Timberwolves.
It was also the last game between the two sides in the first round of the playoffs.
On the day of the game, the stadium was packed and countless fans came to watch the game. Television stations in both cities broadcast the game, both in prime time in the evening.
The same is true for China. After the midday news was broadcast, this crucial team was temporarily inserted.
At the beginning of the game, Zhao Feiyang led a group of Timberwolves players to enter the field. The crowd was aggressive and high-spirited, and they seemed to be uncompromising until they killed the Warriors. On the other hand, the Golden State Warriors were chased for two games in a row. Draymond Green is back, but the morale within the team is no longer as high as it was at the beginning.
Before the game, the lineups of both teams were on their respective benches.
For the Minnesota Timberwolves, returning Thaddeus Young and Blako Pekovic returned to the main lineup, and no one else had any dissatisfaction.
Zach LaVine, Kevin Martin and others also expressed strong welcome.
The Golden State Warriors are completely different.
On the team's bench, after head coach Steve Kerr arranged the tactics, he asked the players to express their thoughts. Stephen Curry, the leader of the team, didn't say a few words, and Klay Thompson, the other core member, didn't say much either.
However, as a returner, Draymond Green directly expressed his thoughts.
"Oh! The Timberwolves are nothing special. With my return, I will definitely beat them..."
"Brothers, don't worry, I won't let them bully you anymore... These guys are not my opponents, they are afraid of me, they are afraid of me..."
Draymond Green's words made everyone frown.
Especially Andre Iguodala. After seeing Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson not speaking up, Andre Iguodala finally couldn't bear it anymore.
"Shut up! Draymond, who do you think you are?"
"Stephen hasn't said anything yet? You are not qualified to lead us here...I will not let a guy who leaves the team without authorization lead me!"
Draymond Green is also the same as before, looking like a dead pig who is not afraid of boiling water.
"Come on! Andre, do you think you are any different from me? I'm not the only one who did leave the team without permission. Think about when you were in Philadelphia, how dare you pat your chest and guarantee that you didn't Have you ever done anything similar? I'm afraid it's just more ridiculous than me..."
"Without me, wouldn't the team lose the game? Isn't this obvious thing a fact?"
"If you are so good, why will the team be vulnerable inside without me? Do you have anything to say about this?"
Draymond Green's reply made Andre Iguodala look angry.
Fortunately, head coach Steve Kerr called an emergency stop, which prevented the conflict from further expanding.
"enough!"
"The game will start soon, you all should get ready!"
"Today's game can only be won but not lost. If any guy dares to slack off in the game, don't blame me for keeping him on the bench next season..."
Beep.
The timer sounded and the match between the two sides officially started.
Snapped.
The referee threw the ball high, and Draymond Green took the lead to shoot it out.
The basketball fell into Stephen Curry's hands, and he advanced with the ball.
As soon as halftime passed, Stephen Curry encountered Zhao Feiyang's defense. After communicating with his teammates with gestures, he gave the ball to Klay Thompson on the wing.
Klay Thompson ran up to catch the ball. He just took the ball and stood still, pretending to throw the ball. This move successfully deceived Zach LaVine who was catching up.
Klay Thompson saw this and went to the basket. Before Kevin Garnett came up to defend, he took a mid-range shot and threw the ball.
Uh-huh.
The basketball board falls steadily into the basket.
The Warriors scored and the Timberwolves immediately served.
Zhao Feiyang advanced with the ball. Facing Stephen Curry's marking, he directly signaled Zach LaVine to come up and cover. Soon, Zach LaVine blocked, and Stephen Curry was pulled away several positions.
Klay Thompson saw this and rushed to Zhao Feiyang. Unfortunately, the two met each other. Zhao Feiyang easily shook off Klay Thompson and rushed to the three-point line.
Standing still, he raised the basketball and shot a three-pointer.
Uh-huh.
The basketball fell steadily into the basket.
The start of the first quarter was perfect for both sides.
However, the gap gradually widened soon. The Warriors, with a complete lineup, not only failed to take any advantage, but the inside lineup was always in trouble.
The reason is quite simple.
As the team's inside pillar, Draymond Green is not liked by others, so everyone does not pass the ball to him very much, especially Stephen Curry. As the team leader, Draymond Green is not liked by others. I was very dissatisfied with my performance, so I naturally took the lead in setting an example.
Others ignored Draymond Green when they saw the team boss. They didn't like Draymond Green and became even more unscrupulous.
"Guys, pass the ball to me!"
"What are you all doing?"
"Damn... pass the ball to me..."
On the court, Draymond Green kept shouting at his teammates. The more he did this, the more other teammates ignored him.
So after the first quarter, the Minnesota Timberwolves took the lead in the score. While the Golden State Warriors performed mediocrely, Draymond Green, the core of the team's forward line, only shot two basketballs.
These two were obtained when he was fighting for rebounds under the basket.
With this style of play, the internal conflicts within the Golden State Warriors are already clearly visible.
Break time.
Players from both sides were resting on the bench. Draymond Green thought about it again and again, and finally stood up and walked to the side of team leader Stephen Curry.
He waved to others, but they ignored him. If Klay Thompson, who was sitting next to him, had not taken the initiative to give up his seat, Draymond Green would have been embarrassed to stand there.
"Stephen, I want to talk to you..."
Draymond Green spoke.
Stephen Curry put on an indifferent look.
"What do we have to talk about?"
"No, my dear man, you are one of my best friends...I know, I almost ruined your dream of chasing the Western Conference championship, but I'm sorry, I had my reasons... ...You know, I'm just a second-round pick, and if I don't get a contract for next season, then I'll get out..."
"Stephen, I'm also very helpless. The team only thinks about how to squeeze players, but they can't see my hard work...Do you want to see me living on the street? I just want to get a job I deserve." It’s just my contract, I still have a family to support, and children...I’m just doing it for them...Are you willing to watch the tragedy happen?"
