After the Thunder 2-1, Su Qun predicts that Tianwang Mountain will be there, Edwards and Alexander will speak out.

On May 25, 2025, the Timberwolves faced the Thunder at home. In this highly-watched game, the Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 143-101, pulling the total score back to 1-2. Such a victory is by no means accidental. As the game progresses, there are more and more signs that this victory is not just a mere rebound, but may change the direction of the entire series.

The Timberwolves performed quite unfavorably in the first two games, especially the collapse in the third quarter was worrying. This time, when they returned to home, they opened the lead to 20 points at the beginning of the game with their strong offense and strict defense. Later, the Thunder did not find a chance to counterattack. This victory not only rekinds hope for the Timberwolves, but also makes the next game full of suspense and unknown.

Timberwolves head coach Fincher's tactical adjustments made an indelible contribution to this victory. Especially the performance of rookie Shannon is a highlight of this game. Shannon made a debut in the second quarter. In just 4 minutes of playing time, Shannon efficiently scored 9 points and became the team's surprise. His flexibility and breakthrough ability are very eye-catching on the court, completely breaking the rhythm of the Thunder defense line.

Su Qun predicted that there would be Tianwang Mountain

After the game, the famous basketball commentator Su Qun gave a very interesting prediction. He believed that the victory of this game would not be the end of the Timberwolves, but the prelude to entering the "Battle of Tianwang Mountain". He said: "The probability of tiebreak may be relatively small, but there is still a probability of 'Tianwang Mountain'." He explained that although tiebreak may not necessarily be successful, if the Timberwolves continue to maintain this state in the next game, they will have a chance to win back the game and even force out the decisive battle of Tianwang Mountain at the Thunder.

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Judging from the performance of both sides, Su Qun's point of view is not unreasonable. The Timberwolves experienced a significant crash in their previous two away games, especially when the mistakes in the third quarter cost them a heavy price. But after returning to home court in this game, the Timberwolves obviously adjusted more properly and maintained a high competitive state, while the Thunder seemed a little relaxed. After the game, Edwards and Alexander expressed different opinions in the interviews, and their remarks also provided us with more clues.

Edwards and Alexander each made their own voices

After the game, Edwards said in an interview: "I'm not arrogant to win, but I'm super happy with our physical confrontation and the energy it brings. Because when we fall behind 0-2, the most important thing is to maintain energy." These words show his importance to the team's cohesion and also reflect his personal maturity under pressure.

Edwards played very efficiently in this game. He scored 30 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals in the whole game, plus or minus +36, almost one of the most influential players in the game. In the first quarter, Edwards brought a strong start to the team and contributed 16 points in a single quarter.

At the same time, Alexander also admitted: "We don't have a sense of urgency. Obviously, the Timberwolves are more prepared. They know what kind of results they will face after falling behind 0-3, so they played very dynamically from the beginning." His words revealed that the team should also have a sense of urgency, and also showed his expectations for the next game.

All the game, Alexander played for 28 minutes, scoring 14 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 block. Although the data is not bad, it is obviously not as high as he used to be. The away game did bring certain challenges to the Thunder, especially in the face of the Timberwolves' crazy counterattack, the Thunder's defense seemed to have failed to make timely adjustments.