Discussing review丨You look down on Alexander and only make exaggerated fouls. He laughed at you for not entering the finals!

Three days ago, the Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 128-126 away and won the match point in the Western Conference Finals.

In fact, from that moment on, people no longer have any hope for the Timberwolves, and it is almost certain that the Thunder will reach the Finals.

does not mention today's game, but rather the G4 three days ago, because a very interesting scene happened in this game. In the first quarter of the game, Alexander stood on the free throw line for the first time in the game. Timberwolves home fans unceremoniously posted a slogan: "Free throw merchant!" And it was not enough to only display the slogan. When Alexander stood on the free throw line in the later period, Timberwolves fans stood up and shouted together, with the sounds neatly arranged by the other nine players of the two teams were shocked.

Alexander was unmoved to this, and he hit the free throws he should have hit, as if the sounds were not there.

And such voices were obviously much weaker in the second half. On the one hand, it was because Alexander did not stand on the free throw line in the third quarter. On the other hand, Alexander used various methods to destroy the Timberwolves, including the mid-range jump shot he was good at, and many passes to his teammates. The rebound worth a thousand gold at the last moment of the game directly made the Timberwolves' hard work and return to the pointless.

Ironically, Alexander stood on the free throw line eight times in the last minute of the game. But this time Timberwolves fans learned to shut up and be quiet because they didn't have much time left, but the score difference was still big, and these free throws were something they had to take the initiative to give to Alexander.

In the end, Alexander handed over a perfect answer with 40 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists, and led the team to the match point of the series. Then, today he led the team to defeat the Timberwolves again 124-94 at home, and won the ticket to the finals. Alexander won the MVP trophy in the Western Conference Finals indisputably.

In fact, this controversy about Alexander's foul. He did not stop after winning the MVP trophy, and he would not stop after he led the team to the finals.

But the cruelty and charm of competitive sports lies in that only the winners have the ultimate voice. When Alexander led the team to the door of the finals, the doubts and attacks that had been before seemed so pale and powerless.

What's more, if you can get benefits within the scope of the rules, why not do this? After all, compared to victory, a little bit of scolding is really nothing.

As Alexander's trainer said during this year's playoffs: "Alexander's ability to make fouls is not accidental, but the result of his long-term hard training. He has been practicing shooting in a physically imbalanced state last summer, which is why he can score so many 2+1s."

From the perspective of technical characteristics, Alexander's breakthrough speed is extremely fast, and his pace is flexible and changeable, and he can change the offensive direction in an instant and create physical contact with defensive players. At the same time, his physical control ability is also excellent, and he can still maintain a stable shooting posture while losing balance, thus gaining more free throw opportunities. This ability is not achieved by "fake throwing" or "exaggerated" performances, but is based on his solid basic skills and a deep understanding of the competition.

After the Western Conference Finals G1, Timberwolves coach Finch once said: "My players are frustrated by Alexander's frequent whistle gains." However, this frustration does not change the outcome of the game, and the ridicule of Timberwolves home fans is the same.

When asked about the nickname of free throw businessman in an interview, Alexander said: "When it comes to this label, I don't care. I used to punish more balls than this season, but because we are in the focus of people's attention this season, it seems so eye-catching. I personally think this label is a kind of praise."

When Alexander himself can face this nickname with a clear face, nothing can defeat him.

Whether it is criticism from the outside media, targeted speeches from the other coach, or ridicule from the other home fans, for him, it is just a footnote on the way forward.

Those who once laughed at Alexander for being so exaggerated and fouled can only watch him lead the team to the finals stage. Only the winner is qualified to be remembered, and Alexander won this glory for himself with his efforts and wisdom. He proved with his actions that those so-called "exaggerated fouls" were just a means on his way to success. And his real goal is to lead the Thunder to the finals and win honors for the team.

No matter what the finals are, this season cannot be a failure for Alexander. Leading the team to win the best regular season win in team history, first in the league in the regular season, regular season MVP, Western Conference Finals MVP, and leading the team to return to the finals after 13 years. These honors are enough for many stars to chase after for the rest of their lives.

Take leading the team to the finals as an example. Mitchell of the Cavaliers has not reached the division finals so far; Embiid, who has won the MVP, has fallen in the semi-finals every year; former Thunder star George has traveled to many teams and has only reached the division finals at the farthest; Harden has entered the finals as the sixth man 13 years ago, and it is still difficult to return to this stage in the playoffs for many years; not to mention Morant, Edwards and others who were eliminated by Alexander.

Now, Alexander is only one step away from his final goal, and he still needs to lead the team to defeat the Pacers or the Knicks.

If you can further win the Golden Cup, Alexander's position in the Thunder will be completely abandoned by Durant, Westbrook and others, and it can even be said that he has booked a place in the Oxford statue.

At that time, what is waiting for Alexander are countless honors and praises, as well as potential historical first contract renewal. When the NBA selects the top 100 stars in history in 2047, Alexander will receive his medal with a smile.

Compared to these, what does it mean to be scolded for a few "free throw businessman"?