Western Conference Finals G5, the Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 94-124 and were eliminated 1-4. After the game, commentator Su Qun posted a message saying that there were serious differences within the Timberwolves:
The Timberwolves were defeated today, which is related to Edwards' speech after losing the previous game. Because he only scored 16 points in the last game and Randall scored 5 points, the reporter asked him the reason after the game, and he said, "I didn't struggle (I can't play well), I was implementing the game plan."
This is a very abnormal answer. Usually the team leader will take the initiative to take responsibility. For example, after Halliburton lost the Pacers, he said, "The responsibility lies with me, and I will come up with a better me in the next game." As a result, in the fourth game, he scored a super triple-double of 32 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists, without a single turnover.
But why did Edwards say that? We all know that he is not the kind of star who has no sense of responsibility.
I think Edwards is not simply "passing the blame", but reflects the serious differences within the Timberwolves and the players are not satisfied with the coach's arrangements and commands. The problem in the fourth game was not solved, but instead brought to the fifth game, a bizarre scene appeared: they only scored 9 points in the first quarter and fell 33 points behind in the first half. The game is so hard that it is impossible to win.