The youth storm swept across the Golden State! The Timberwolves trident tear the Warriors dynasty dream

An unexpected "below"

When the final whistle sounded, the decibel instrument in the target center stadium almost exploded - the Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 127:102 and won the match point 3:1 in the series. No one expected that this young army, which was still fighting for the playoff tickets last season, beat the defending champion in the Western Conference Finals to lose his armor. What is even more jaw-dropping is that the game lost its suspense from the first quarter: the Timberwolves scored 40 points in a single quarter and led by 25 points in the first quarter, as if they were performing a "Tu Yong" teaching match.

Edwards: From "Bryant Disciples" to "Bold Killing Pioneer "

24-year-old Anthony Edwards celebrates in the player channel. This young man who once paid tribute to Kobe with a back jump shot in the All-Star Game is now writing his own legend. In this game, he made 12 of 20 shots and scored 33 points and 8 assists, and more importantly, he sent out 5 precisely guided free runs - each time it cuts open the Warriors' defense like a scalpel. When he made two extremely long three-pointers in the third quarter, the camera captured Curry's smile and shook his head, as if saying: "Is this really just a third-year student?"

The one who formed the perfect chemical reaction with Edwards was Twin Towers and Gobert. The 2.13-meter-long French Tower sent out 6 blocks, three of which directly slap Curry's layup; while Towns turned into a high-speed turret, scoring 27 points from 5 of 9 shots from three-pointers. When the trio played the textbook of "Pick-and-roll down + external three-pointer" in the second quarter, TNT commentator Barkley exclaimed: "This is simply a tactical demonstration in basketball 2K! "

The Rift of the Warriors Dynasty: When the three-pointer failed, Coach Kerr stared at the technical statistics and frowned: the team made only 11 of 38 three-pointers, and the star Curry scored 22 points for 6 of 17 shots, and made 5 mistakes. How could this be the "Ku Ritian" who scored 14 three-pointers in a single game? What's even more fatal is that Meng Meng Green was completely lost on the defensive end, making Edwards feel like he was in a state of no one. The camera keeps cutting to the Warriors bench: the thick ice pack on Klay Thompson's knees, and Wiggins' thoughtful eyes seem to remind the world that this dynasty team, which has won four championships in eight years, is being eroded by time.

When the game reached the fourth quarter, the broadcast camera suddenly switched to the audience: an old fan wearing a blue jersey held his head with his hands, and the boy wearing the No. 23 Warriors jersey next to him was already crying. This scene instantly reached the top of the hot search list. Netizen "Bay Area Little Fans" left a message: "Looking at Curry's desperate pursuit of points but was unable to turn the world around, he suddenly remembered the end of the GDP era... "

From "Husky" to "Arctic Wolf": Ten years of hard work

Fans who are familiar with the Timberwolves remember that this team once became a laughing stock because of the funny highlights of "Husky Combination" (Martin + Selex). But since the 2015 draft selection, management has started a reconstruction plan: from getting Butler to cultivate a winning culture, to signing Gobert to form a no-fly zone; from patiently cultivating Edwards to growing into an All-Star, and then introducing Li Kaile this season to improve the rotation lineup. Tonight's victory is not accidental, but inevitable result in accumulation.

What is even more touching is the post-match behind the game: When the reporter asked Edwards "Do you ever think of winning so easily" the 24-year-old supernova pointed to the locker and said: "Look at the Garnett poster hanging on the wall! We children grew up watching the Wolf King videotape!" At this time, the camera swept across the wall of the locker room, and KG in the yellowed photo was glaring, as if he had witnessed a miracle through time and space.

Historical turning point: The handover between new and old forces

This disastrous defeat puts the Warriors in a desperate situation, but Golden State has never lacked in reverse genes. In the 2016 Western Conference Finals, they fell behind the Thunder 1:3, and they completed the comeback with the script of "Death Comes"; in the 2018 Finals, they fell behind the Cavaliers 0:2, and then won the championship for four consecutive victories. But this time the situation is different - the Timberwolves' youth storm came too fiercely. Their athletic talent (first in the league in fast break average scoring), defensive resilience (limiting opponents' three-point shooting percentage in the league) and tactical execution reminded all experts of the Spurs that caused the "small ball storm" in 2014.

The famous commentator Yang Yi posted on social media: "When Edwards breaks through, like Wade, when passing, like James, when shooting, like Curry; when Towns can rule the offense and defense inside and outside; when Gobert builds a wall of sighs in the penalty area - this is not a simple Big Three, but the ultimate form of basketball in the new era. "

On the eve of the final battle: Is it the new king ascends the throne or the restoration of the dynasty?

series G5 will be moved to the San Francisco Chase Center. Historical data shows that the probability of teams who get match points exceeds 90%. But the Warriors did not give up. Curry practiced 200 three-pointers after training. Green yelled at the camera: "We are still alive!" In the Timberwolves locker room, Edwards was showing Towns' mobile phone - video Garnett shouted after eliminating the Kings in the 2004 playoffs.

On the streets of Minnesota tonight, young fans have begun to plan the winning parade route; and in the Bay Area, elementary school student Luca Cole (Son of Stephen) wiped his father's MVP trophy again and again. No matter what the final result is, this series full of passion and heritage is destined to become another unforgettable chapter in NBA history. As the live commentator Smith said: "This is not the end, but the beginning of a new era! "