NBA: Wembanyama Ejected, Edwards Leads Timberwolves to Tie Series
In the NBA Western Conference Semifinals, the Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards, defeated their opponent 114-109 after Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected for a foul, tying the series 2-2.
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(Central News Agency, Minneapolis, 10th, comprehensive foreign wire report) In the NBA Western Conference Semifinals, the Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards, came from behind to defeat their opponent 114-109 after Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected for a foul, tying the series 2-2.
According to the Associated Press, six Timberwolves players scored in double digits today, with Anthony Edwards leading all scorers with 36 points.
Midway through the second quarter of the game, Timberwolves' Naz Reid was elbowed in the neck by Wembanyama, who was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected. Reid ultimately scored 15 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in this game.
With 7 minutes left in the game, Edwards hit a three-pointer from beyond the arc to cut the deficit to 91-94, trailing by 3 points. He then turned to the crowd, shouting to rally support, prompting the Spurs to call a timeout.
With 5 minutes and 12 seconds remaining, Edwards received the ball from the wing and immediately hit another three-pointer, leading his team to a 98-97 lead, which was the Timberwolves' first lead since midway through the third quarter.
The Timberwolves dominated the paint after Wembanyama's departure. Rudy Gobert completed a three-point play with 3 minutes and 2 seconds left after receiving a brilliant pass from Reid, and then completed a dunk with an assist from Julius Randle. The Timberwolves led 107-101 with 1 minute and 56 seconds remaining, with Gobert scoring 11 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in this game.
Reid followed up with a put-back layup with 40 seconds left, extending the Timberwolves' lead to 7 points. After that, Dylan Harper and Ayo Dosunmu both made free throws, and the Timberwolves marched towards victory, tying the series 2-2.
The fifth game between the two teams will be held on the 12th at the Spurs' home court. The league will make a separate decision on whether Wembanyama can play, based on the nature of his foul today and the punishment he has received.
Spurs guards took on the scoring responsibility after Wembanyama left the court, with Dylan Harper and De'Aaron Fox each scoring 24 points, and Stephon Castle also contributing 20 points.
When Wembanyama was ejected with the Timberwolves leading by 2 points, the home crowd erupted, but the team did not fully capitalize on the opportunity presented by Wembanyama's departure. For a long time, the Timberwolves have tended to relax when an opponent's key player is absent, especially on defense.
The Timberwolves scored 20 points in the third quarter but committed 6 turnovers, and at the beginning of the fourth quarter, they faced an 8-point deficit after Fox hit a three-pointer. However, Edwards stepped up and took over the game, scoring 16 points in the fourth quarter and ultimately leading the Timberwolves to tie the series against the Spurs 2-2. (Translator: Qu Xiang-ping) 1150511
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(Central News Agency, Minneapolis, 10th, comprehensive foreign wire report) In the NBA Western Conference Semifinals, the Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards, came from behind to defeat their opponent 114-109 after Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected for a foul, tying the series 2-2.
According to the Associated Press, six Timberwolves players scored in double digits today, with Anthony Edwards leading all scorers with 36 points.
Midway through the second quarter of the game, Timberwolves' Naz Reid was elbowed in the neck by Wembanyama, who was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected. Reid ultimately scored 15 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in this game.
With 7 minutes left in the game, Edwards hit a three-pointer from beyond the arc to cut the deficit to 91-94, trailing by 3 points. He then turned to the crowd, shouting to rally support, prompting the Spurs to call a timeout.
With 5 minutes and 12 seconds remaining, Edwards received the ball from the wing and immediately hit another three-pointer, leading his team to a 98-97 lead, which was the Timberwolves' first lead since midway through the third quarter.
The Timberwolves dominated the paint after Wembanyama's departure. Rudy Gobert completed a three-point play with 3 minutes and 2 seconds left after receiving a brilliant pass from Reid, and then completed a dunk with an assist from Julius Randle. The Timberwolves led 107-101 with 1 minute and 56 seconds remaining, with Gobert scoring 11 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in this game.
Reid followed up with a put-back layup with 40 seconds left, extending the Timberwolves' lead to 7 points. After that, Dylan Harper and Ayo Dosunmu both made free throws, and the Timberwolves marched towards victory, tying the series 2-2.
The fifth game between the two teams will be held on the 12th at the Spurs' home court. The league will make a separate decision on whether Wembanyama can play, based on the nature of his foul today and the punishment he has received.
Spurs guards took on the scoring responsibility after Wembanyama left the court, with Dylan Harper and De'Aaron Fox each scoring 24 points, and Stephon Castle also contributing 20 points.
When Wembanyama was ejected with the Timberwolves leading by 2 points, the home crowd erupted, but the team did not fully capitalize on the opportunity presented by Wembanyama's departure. For a long time, the Timberwolves have tended to relax when an opponent's key player is absent, especially on defense.
The Timberwolves scored 20 points in the third quarter but committed 6 turnovers, and at the beginning of the fourth quarter, they faced an 8-point deficit after Fox hit a three-pointer. However, Edwards stepped up and took over the game, scoring 16 points in the fourth quarter and ultimately leading the Timberwolves to tie the series against the Spurs 2-2. (Translator: Qu Xiang-ping) 1150511
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