41+7! Hua Zi set a record, the Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Trail Blazers with 4 points, Yang Hansen scored 2 points, 1 rebound and 1 foul in his debut

The NBA regular season is in full swing. The Minnesota Timberwolves are away to challenge the Portland Trail Blazers. Chinese teenager Yang Hansen has his NBA career debut. When the game came up, the two teams fell into an offensive situation early and took the lead alternately. The Trail Blazers relied on Grant's strong performance to take the initiative on the court, and the Timberwolves fell behind by 4 points at halftime. After changing sides, the Timberwolves launched a counterattack, and someone from the Trail Blazers always came forward to respond. This confrontation continued until the decisive moment in the final quarter. Huazi scored 3 consecutive three-pointers to turn the tide and help the Timberwolves secure the victory. In the end, the Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Trail Blazers 118-114.

The Timberwolves have been the runner-up in the Western Conference for the past two seasons. They have a deep lineup, stable play style, and their strength cannot be underestimated. Facing the menacing Timberwolves, the Trail Blazers were ready for every move. They were very eager to use a victory to sound the clarion call for the team's rise. They fought hard enough and even punched hard. The Trail Blazers had the upper hand in rebounding (45-39), offensive rebounding (10-7) and inside scoring (42-40). However, the Timberwolves were fast and steady, taking advantage of mistakes and resolutely counterattacking on the fast break. They also seemed to have divine help from beyond the three-point line, destroying the Trail Blazers in one fell swoop. At the end of the game, the Timberwolves outscored the Trail Blazers 22-11 on the fast break, and suppressed the Trail Blazers 20-15 by using turnovers. The team scored 15 three-pointers with a 50% shooting rate. On the other hand, the Trail Blazers made only 13 of 42 shots from beyond the three-point line, and the three-point shooting rate was only 31%.

The Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Trail Blazers by 4 points, and Huazi was the number one contributor! In this campaign, Huazi played 39 minutes, making 14 of 28 shots (5 of 10 three-pointers), 8 of 8 free throws, scoring 41 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block. The plus-minus value on the field was +9, the best in the game. From the first quarter of the game, Huazi was on full fire, scoring 11 points in a single quarter to support the team's offense. Facing the Trail Blazers' pressing pressure, Huazi scored another 13 points in the third quarter, stepping forward again and again to lead the team in pursuit of points. At the decisive moment, Huazi showed no mercy, hitting consecutive three-pointers and killing the game with a cold-blooded mid-range shot. He is worthy of being the number one shooting guard in the NBA today. At the same time, Huazi also set a new record.

According to statistics from the NBA's official website, 41 points is a new record for scoring by a player in the Timberwolves' opening game in history. Towns previously scored 36 points in the opening game of the 2019-20 season. In another statistics, so far, 28 of the 30 teams in the league have finished the opening game. Doncic scored 43 points against the Warriors, Wenbanyama scored 40 points against the Mavericks, and Maxi scored 40 points against the Celtics. This is the first time in the history of the league that four players scored 40+ points in the opening game.

The Trail Blazers lost at home. Chinese teenager Yang Hansen only made his debut for 5 minutes and 16 seconds in the first half. He made 0 of 1 shots, 2 of 2 free throws, 2 points, 1 rebound and 1 foul. Just 7 minutes and 13 seconds into the first quarter, Yang Hansen made his debut. The fans gave him the warmest cheers and applause, and the opponents also used another way to "welcome Yang Hansen to the NBA." Yang Hansen played 2 minutes and 55 seconds in the first quarter, barely touched the ball, and was called for a three-second defensive violation. In the second quarter, Yang Hansen reappeared, fouled Randall, made 2 of 2 free throws, and scored the first point of his NBA career. Immediately afterwards, Yang Hansen was beaten by his opponent continuously - Gobert sent Yang Hansen a hot pot, and Maidan completed a dunk on Yang Hansen's head.

Yang Hansen's playing time is limited and his statistics are dismal, but it is undeniable that Yang Hansen has been learning and improving. He is not afraid of physical confrontation with tough guys like Reed, and he is getting better and better in retreating and defensive positioning. After the game, Yang Hansen said frankly in an interview: The NBA regular season is a new intensity and experience of the game. I will continue to work hard to adapt, improve the shortcomings, and always be ready to do what I should do. Yes, the road must be walked step by step, and the food must be eaten one bite at a time. All Yang Hansen can do is seize every opportunity to play, start with the dirty work of defense, and complete the tasks assigned by the coach. This is also the only way for him to gain a foothold in the NBA. Fans and friends, what do you think of this? Come and leave me a comment to discuss.