The Warriors lose to the Timberwolves again, Curry s absence is the biggest hidden danger, Cole s employment is questioned again

After the NBA playoffs, the Warriors played against the Timberwolves' G4, and the score was frozen at 110-117. The Warriors collapsed again in the second half. To be honest, this game was almost as follows the script of the previous game. The biggest difference was that person - Curry was not present. The Warriors seemed to have suddenly cut off power, especially in the third quarter. The Timberwolves played steadily and directly took the initiative in the game. The Warriors could only watch the score difference widen. After all, the Warriors' real shortcomings were actually very obvious.

In fact, the Warriors played well in the first half, with a strong defensive and a rhythm that can be found on the offensive end. Fans should have some hope. Unfortunately, as the third quarter arrived, the familiar plot came again. The Warriors' offense suddenly lost its rules. Several character players on the field seemed to dare to shoot three-pointers - Green, Rooney, Butler Poger were all hesitating. Post and Moody clearly had the ability to make three-pointers, but Cole still didn't dare to let them play more, which clearly showed distrust. The Warriors' space was completely locked, and the offensive end was so passive that it was so anxious.

To put it bluntly, as long as the Timberwolves dare to shrink their defense, the Warriors' outside line will not be threatened. Such a lineup can only be supported by defense, but once the power is cut off in the offensive end of the third quarter, the defense cannot stand it. Seeing the Timberwolves rush up in a wave, the Warriors can only be beaten passively. Old fans are familiar with this scene. When they hit this moment of life and death, Cole's stubbornness and employment were sprayed by fans again.

In fact, Moody and Post feel good, with three-pointers guaranteed, but their playing time is still limited. Kerr just kept not changing his routine, even Rooney did a good job of defending the basket in the second quarter, but he was abandoned directly in the final quarter. Kumingga only played 29 minutes in the whole game. These rotation problems were exposed at critical moments. The fans on the sidelines were anxious and the comment section on the Internet had already started to spray.

As for Butler, he was scolded a lot after the game. Green said directly in the interview: "We obviously need him to shoot, but the Timberwolves defended him intensively. I know he doesn't feel good, but after all, Butler really dares not play in this game. He can't even kill Divinchenzo. The Timberwolves' defensive intensity is not that big that makes people breathless. The decline in physical fitness is one aspect, but there is still a lack of backbone at critical moments.

The problem is here. Without Curry, the Warriors' offense will have no engine, the space cannot be opened, and no one dares to bear it on the outside. The role players' scoring opportunities are naturally pitifully small. Even Butler's consumption is magnified, and the defensive pressure is all piled on him. The entire system is unbalanced, and outsiders are anxious. In fact, the contradiction in this game is obvious: the Warriors are not that no one can shoot, but that there is no chance to shoot. Once Cole's employment and trust system has problems, all missed The holes were infinitely magnified.

Comparing the Timberwolves, they grasped the Warriors' shortcomings in the third quarter, speeded up in time, bit the defensive end tightly, and relied on rotation to open up space on the offensive end, and the ball rights were allocated reasonably. Several waves of counterattacks directly penetrated the Warriors' defense line. To be honest, the Timberwolves won was not easy, but they knew how to grasp the opponent's weakness, which was the cruelty of the playoffs.

Review the Warriors' games in these The trend, every time the third quarter, became the opponent's "timed welfare over time, Kerr's stubbornness and employment shortcomings have become the focus of public opinion. At this time, the value of superstars can be seen. If Curry is there, even if it is just a restraint on the field, the Warriors' outside space, the confidence of the role players, and the smoothness of the offense will be completely different. Now we can only wait for G5 to see if Curry can come back, otherwise the Warriors are really at risk of being taken away by a wave.

Finally, what is the difference between the Warriors from winning? The answer is actually very simple. The one who is worse is Curry, a superstar who can stand up at a critical moment to withstand pressure and open up the space. Whether he has him, this Warriors are completely two teams. If Cole is still using people, his opponent will continue to seize this loophole. If Curry can make a comeback in G5, he still has to play in the series. If he can't, the Warriors will probably have to pack their luggage.

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