4-1 advance to the Western Conference Finals, 3-2 hold the match point! 1 exchange for 4 major deals is indeed a win-win situation, the NBA is about to change

Before the start of the new NBA season training camp, the Timberwolves and the Knicks completed a shocking deal of 1 for 4. The specific content is: the Timberwolves gave Towns and got Randall + Divenzenzo + Diop of the Knicks + the first-round pick protected by the first 13th pick in 2025 (from the Pistons). At that time, in the eyes of many people, the Timberwolves' move was to slim the lineup, and salary cuts and tax avoidance was the key, while the Knicks built their own five-for-one lineup to challenge the Celtics in order to solve the center problem. A season has passed quietly, with Randall, Divenzenzo and Towns each taking their own hands. So, who is the winner in this deal?

Start with the Timberwolves, last season, the Timberwolves stepped onto the Western Conference Finals stage with the Sun and the Nuggets, and Huazi and Towns made great achievements. With the departure of Towns and the addition of Rand and Divenzenzo, the strength and depth of this team's lineup are still there! Especially after the running-in of the first half of the season, the Timberwolves gradually got to the best of the second half of the season and rushed to catch up. They finally ranked 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 49 wins and 33 losses, reaching the playoffs. In the playoffs, the Timberwolves truly ushered in their "terrifying moment". Facing the Lakers in the first round, the Timberwolves swept the opponent 4-1 and advanced easily; facing the Warriors in the Western Conference semi-finals, the Timberwolves swept the opponent 4-1 and advanced to the Western Conference Finals!

The Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive seasons, of course, inseparable from Huazi's superstar output. Not only can he score, but his team-leading ability is also becoming more and more outstanding! But then again, it is impressive that the Timberwolves can defeat the Lakers Warriors so easily, and the key is that Randle has performed far beyond expectations. So far in the playoffs, Randall has played 10 games, averaging 23.9 points + 5.9 rebounds + 5.9 assists + 1.9 three-pointers, shooting percentage as high as 50.9%, three-point shooting percentage is 34.5%, and free throw shooting percentage is 88.9%. In Cole's words, Randall made a qualitative leap in the playoffs this year and could not defend himself at all! It is worth mentioning that this is the first time Randall has reached the division final in 11 years of his career. He showed off in an interview: I just want to prove that I am a winner!

Randall continued to explode and assisted Huazi to lead the team to advance to the Western Conference Finals 4-1. The Knicks, where Towns is also holding the match point 3-2, just one step away from reaching the division final! Towns switched to the Knicks and reunited with his mentor Thibodeau, and his prospects were widely optimistic! During the regular season, Towns was trusted by Thibodeau. In 72 games, Towns averaged 24.4 points + 12.8 rebounds (second in the league) + 3.1 assists + 1 steal + 2 three-pointers, with a shooting percentage of up to 52.6%, a three-point shooting percentage of 42%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 82.9%. Towns was selected for the All-Star starting lineup for the first time in his career and is also a strong contender for the best team of the year. But for Towns, the playoffs are his ultimate test, and Towns' contribution is obvious to all!

Knicks ranked third in the Eastern Conference with a record of 51 wins and 31 losses. Their first round opponent was the Eastern Conference Dark Horse Pistons. They overturned their opponents 4-2 and advanced strongly; in the Eastern Conference semi-finals, the defending champion Celtics, and the Knicks defeated the opponent in two consecutive games, forcing the defending champion into a desperate situation. The Celtics fought back tenaciously, losing their wife and soldiers, and Tatum suffered a rupture of the Achilles tendon in advance. At present, the Knicks hold the match point 3-2, and it is almost impossible for the Celtics to escape. During this process, Towns played in 11 games, averaging 19.6 points + 11.3 rebounds + 1.1 assists + 1 block + 1.3 three-pointers per game. Towns supports the team's inside line on both offense and defense, and also makes the Knicks' five foreign formations form a closed loop, which is hard and fragrant!

One deal, two winners. Such a situation is hard to come by, but one thing is certain, the 1-for-4 major deal between the Timberwolves and the Knicks was indeed a win-win situation. Randall completed his Nirvana rebirth, injecting vitality into the Timberwolves' takeoff; Towns was also like a fish in water, giving the Knicks wings. We look forward to them continuing to work hard to lead the team further. If the Timberwolves and the Knicks meet on the big stage of the finals, that is the best time to evaluate the deal. It is worth mentioning that in addition to the Timberwolves and the Knicks, the Pacers have secured a seat in the Eastern Conference Finals, and the Thunder leads the Nuggets 3-2 and controls the initiative in advance! It has to be said that the NBA is about to change, and we are expected to witness the birth of a new king this season! Fans, what do you think about this? Let me leave me a comment and discuss it.