MVP with a net loss of 42 points in a single game! Alexander really won’t play the free throw without a shot?

Sports Weekly All-Media Reporter Li Hui

14 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists, and made 4 of 13 shots. The new MVP Alexander played the worst performance in his individual season playoffs. On such a night when a team was beaten up for 42 points, Alexander was completely lost.

Previously, in the first game after winning the MVP, Alexander proved that he deserved such a supreme honor with his perfect performance, but soon, Alexander seemed to have missed it. Before this game, Alexander had not had a single 40+ explosion performance in the playoffs, but relying on free throws and mid-range shooting, Alexander's scoring performance was relatively stable. However, in this game, Alexander was completely invasive and missed the mid-range shot. Even the free throw he was very good at was only 4 free throws. When Alexander could not rely on free throws to establish the rhythm of the game for himself, his influence on the game was greatly reduced.

As the MVP, a net loss of 40+ in a single game in the playoffs, Alexander also joined the ranks of shame. He became the third MVP in NBA history to have a net loss of 40+ in a single game in the playoffs. The previous two were Pettit in 1956 and Jokic last year. It is worth mentioning that the first two players were also hit by teams from Minnesota. In terms of hitting MVP, Minnesota's team has a lot of experience.

"We were beaten tonight without any strength to fight back. In the next game, we either cheer up again or collapse directly and lose the game." Alexander said in an interview after the game.

There is no doubt that as the team leader, Alexander needs to rebound in the next game. In addition to proving that his MVP is real, more importantly, this will be a crucial game for the Thunder throughout the season. Once the opponent loses again and equalizes the total score, the Thunder's previous advantage will be gone. Don't forget that the Timberwolves fought in the Western Conference Final last season, and they are more experienced than the Thunder. In addition, there is a data that is extremely unfavorable to the Thunder after this game: in NBA history, no team can still win the championship after losing 40 points in a single game in the playoffs. Alexander and his teammates have had the opportunity and challenge to prove themselves.

During the playoffs, Alexander was questioned for his foul play and free throws. Although he has led the team to the Western Conference Finals, such doubts still exist and will become more serious with the G3's 42-point defeat. Of course, many MVPs have experienced such doubts. Only by performing better can Alexander completely shatter such doubts, which is also the value of the playoffs to the stars.