With 11 points in 7 minutes, the Timberwolves substitute forward star played the strongest battle in his career?

In a previous NBA regular season game, the Minnesota Timberwolves, who returned to their home games, easily defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 143-101. After this game, the Timberwolves also chased the total score of the series to 1-2, and it seems that this round of series still has a lot of suspense.

In this game, because the game lost its suspense early, the Timberwolves' substitute forward star Leonard Miller also got a chance to play at the last moment of the game. Miller played 7 minutes and 41 seconds in the game, made 5 of 6 shots, 1 of 1 from outside the three-point line, scored 11 points and 3 rebounds, and had one turnover, with a plus-negative value of 0. It is worth mentioning that 11 points is Miller's highest single-game score in the regular season and playoffs in the NBA. Miller is unstoppable on the offensive end. Although he doesn't play much, he has shown incredible offensive ability and scoring explosive power. Miller has a wealth of offensive methods. He can create considerable threats in the opponent's inside line. He can also score outside the three-point line. He can be easily inside and outside on the offensive end. In addition, Miller can also protect the team's backcourt rebounds on the defensive end. Miller also fully demonstrated his characteristics in this game with limited playing time. His performance is really eye-catching and can be said to be far beyond everyone's expectations.

In the NBA regular season this season, Miller only got 13 play opportunities in 82 games, averaging only 2.5 minutes per game, averaging 1.5 points, 0.8 rebounds, 0.2 steals and 0.1 blocks, and 0.2 turnovers and 0.2 fouls. He shot 40% from the field, 0% from three-point shooting percentage and 100% from free throws. In the playoffs, Miller only got three chances in the first 13 games, averaging 4.3 minutes per game, averaging 4.3 points and 1.7 rebounds, and 0.3 turnovers, shooting percentage of 75% and three-point shooting percentage of 100%.

Miller was the Timberwolves selected the 33rd pick in the second round in the 2023 NBA Draft. After all, he was just a second round pick. He has spent almost all of his seasons in the NBA Development League. He has almost no playing time and performance opportunities in the NBA, and he has not received enough trust and support. Unexpectedly, in this game, Miller was able to accomplish such a big explosion against the top team in the regular season Western Conference, which really exceeded everyone's expectations. Perhaps this game will also become a potential turning point in Miller's career. Maybe he will have the opportunity to accumulate experience through this game and perform at a higher level in the next game?