1-1! The 4-player post-match interview released 3 signals, Cole had no choice but to meet 3 conditions to win

With the Warriors losing to the Timberwolves 94-117 away, the series score reached a 1-1 draw. Although Curry missed at least 3 games, it is the biggest good news to be able to steal a victory at the Timberwolves at home.

Looking back on this game, the Warriors were simply crushed in all directions. On the offensive end, they encountered unlimited defense replacements from the Timberwolves. Except for Butler who occasionally played two, Kumingga and Spencer could not make a difference when they rushed in. They made a mistake and were hit by the Timberwolves counterattacked. Cole also started scratch-offs. The 14-player rotation of the game created the best in the league. If Kumingga, who had scratched out 18 points and 15 points TJD, the Warriors would have lost more than 23 points. The Warriors were unable to limit the Timberwolves' offense on the defensive end. Randall played a top-level performance, with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. Compared with the 18 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists in the previous game, it has been significantly improved, especially the threat of holding the ball near the free throw line, which allows him to attack independently and organize the attack. None of the Warriors' shortness can be restricted. The only gratifying thing is that the Warriors' joint defense once helped them successfully defend continuously, so the real trouble for the Warriors is still on the offensive end, and Butler's 17 points are far from enough.

In the post-match interview, the Warriors expressed their views on this game and their plans for the next game, and listen to what they said.

Butler emphasized three points: First, he should play more aggressively, whether it is to cause damage or shoot, increasing independent attack can create opportunities for his teammates, and he is capable of scoring 40 points, but he still has to play in the right way; second, he praised Kumingga's performance and hoped that he would continue to make the right choices, every time he was like this, he was an excellent teammate; third, he recognized Curry's sideline guidance, and he was another coach, for example, when he walked into the court, he opened his dream of chasing after just getting a skilled foul.

Kuminga expressed his thoughts, saying that although he had not played much before, he was always ready. When the coach gave him the opportunity, he had to go all out. As long as he played on the court, he would get back in shape sooner or later.

Substitute center TJD said, "I performed hard this season and fell out of rotation for a while. Now I have to regain my confidence step by step. I hope to play better and enjoy every moment of the game. The confrontation with Gobert and Randall is very interesting."

head coach Cole summarized it after the game and talked about three aspects:

first, explaining why 14 people rotated. After Curry was absent, just like Curry was absent due to a pelvic contusion in the late regular season, he needed to find a lineup that matched Butler. Because after Butler joined, especially Kumingga, especially Kumingga, basically never played with Butler. Cole himself admitted that Kumingga and Butler were not in line with him. Without Curry, Cole was forced to change the formation. He did not want to over-expend Butler and Zhu Mengshu when he was behind in a big score.

Second, without Curry, everything is different and others need to stand up. Among them, Sister Bo has to take on the ball holding task more and share Butler's pressure on the ball holding. Sister Bo's offense is very decisive, but it is not efficient. Moody's recent performance is a bit struggling, with 0 of 13 in the past 4 games, and he obviously hasn't found the rhythm completely.

Third, Kumingga and TJD performed very well and will enter a regular rotation in the next game. There is no one available to Cole. Now, whoever plays well will use it. This strategy will not be wrong.

Through the post-match interview content, the Warriors released three signals for the next G3. First, Butler will take on more offensive tasks. The first star will not score, let alone expect others to score. Second, Kumingga will enter the regular rotation and become the 6th or 7th person. Su Qun also predicted that "Kuminga will be on the starting lineup in the next game." But he doesn't think so, because of the existence of Green and Butler, the three of them's offensive space cannot be opened. Third, the expectations for other role players are not as good as Curry’s first scoring point, and people like Bo, Hilde, etc. must stand up.

But now Cole has really tried his best. The 14-man rotation is the best proof. The Timberwolves are fighting better and better. How to break the positional battle and defense is now Cole’s biggest trouble!

Therefore, in order to lengthen the series, the Warriors must win at least one after returning to home court. To win next, three conditions must be met.

First, continue to defend and defend the middle lane. G2 gave the Timberwolves a tie-up to the highest score of 117 points this year, 29 points more than G1, especially the Timberwolves' three-pointers, from G1's 5 points to G2's 16 points. Obviously, it is difficult to limit the Timberwolves, the top three-pointers in the regular season, but the Warriors must first solve Randall's point. Half of the 11 assists are assisted and three-pointers, especially Randall's free throw line, which is very threatening to hold the ball, which directly cracks the Warriors' joint defense. Next, we must protect the rebounds. We would rather not have a fast break than let the Timberwolves attack for a second time. We must turn the rounds of defense outside the three-point line. We must play with more people, and we must try our best when we go on the court.

Second, reduce mistakes, Butler must be hard. The G2 Warriors made 17 mistakes, four or five of which were 24-second violations. The Timberwolves used the mistake to get as many as 22 points, and they were beaten to counterattack once they made a mistake. This is a taboo in the playoffs! In addition, Butler's offensive effect was not good and his shots were not many. Without Curry, Butler should score at least 30 points in every game. Although Butler also fought with injuries, the reality is so cruel.

Third, role players play. Sister Bo and Hilde were silent in the last game, and they were still so confident on the offensive end, but the Timberwolves' defensive strength has increased, so they still need to adapt. In addition, Kumingga must continue to perform efficiently, try to avoid breakthroughs, seize opportunities for conversion attacks and empty cuts, and improve hit rate is the best way to go.

To sum up, if the Warriors want to win at least one home game, the above three conditions are indispensable, especially to test the performance of role players, it depends on whether the young people can withstand it. According to ESPN's prediction, the G3 Timberwolves' winning rate is 52.5%, and the Warriors are 47.5%.