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The Warriors slapped the Lakers in the face, and they won the Timberwolves without Curry or center, and their defense level is too poor

6:12pm, 14 May 2025【Basketball】

The Warriors were able to defeat the Timberwolves in the first game, which was indeed beyond the expectations of too many people, especially Curry was short of the game due to injury after only 12 minutes. The Warriors still held their advantage and made a good start on the away game.

Timberwolves completed the following match in the first round of the series against the Lakers. Facing the Lakers' tall forward group and two superstars James and Doncic, the Timberwolves showed very strong resilience and attack power, and easily sent the Lakers out in just 4 games. Edwards and Randle's attack, Gobert and Reed's inside line, and taller forwards Walker and McDaniels, from the paper talent and actual situation. The Timberwolves definitely surpassed the Warriors, and even the Timberwolves had a week off.

The result was unexpectedly expected. The Timberwolves only scored 31 points at the end of the half, and their shooting percentage was simply low to freezing point. Edwards was even more ridiculed as Brownie. The Warriors still won the game with the hard work and tenacious defense of the three armies. This victory really slapped the Lakers in the face, with only two superstars being eliminated in such a dismal way. The Warriors also have no centers available, and their average height is lower than that of the Lakers, but they have very good restrictions on Wolves' breakthroughs and shooting in the game, and have not allowed Gobert to make trouble in the inside.

Butler and Green set an example, chasing and changing defense again and again, willing to do dirty and tiring work. This is something that Doncic and James cannot do at the moment. James is too old and cannot invest too much energy on the defensive end. Doncic is often broken through by Timberwolves players because of his bad defensive habits and fat body. The Lakers' defensive lineup has been disrupted, and he often loses his mind. The already weak inside line was completely exposed, giving the opponent too many opportunities.

The Warriors' game has completely exposed the Lakers' star players' dislike of defending. Strengthening the inside is just an increase in the lower limit. The real online trip still depends on the performance of the core players