In the 5 games of the Western Conference Finals, Edwards scored 115 points. How many points did Alexander score?

The Western Conference Finals ended, and 13 years later, once again stepped onto the finals stage. The moment Alexander picked up the MVP, the Thunder once again welcomed the "new king"! In 4 games, the Grizzlies defeated the Nuggets in tiebreak, and eliminated the Timberwolves 4-1. Oxford waited for too long at this moment.

Alexander is naturally the first factor in the Thunder's second advance to the finals, and his unanimous vote to win the Western Conference Finals MVP is the best proof. In contrast, Edwards, who performed strongly in the first round and semi-finals, made people sigh at the bold words before the West Finals.

Reviewing the performance of the two teams' leading stars and the five games of the Western Conference Finals, perhaps the score can give the difference between them? Who do you prefer, Edwards and Alexander, who are both defenders and will still compete for the best players of the new generation in the next few years?

Edwards 115 points

18 points + 32 points + 30 points + 16 points + 19 points. This is Edwards' single-game scoring data for 5 games in the Western Conference Finals, with a total of 115 points. In terms of the number of shots, Edwards shot 87 shots in these five games, hitting 41 goals in total, with a shooting percentage of 47.1%!

There are not many shots and the last two key games are not in good shape, which means that Edwards is indeed abnormal under pressure, but the overall shooting rate is actually very good, which is why the data often cannot reflect the real state.

Alexander 157 points

31 points + 38 points + 14 points + 40 points + 34 points. He also played 5 games in the Western Conference Finals, and Alexander scored a total of 157 points. Among them, he made 116 shots, hitting a total of 53 goals, with a shooting percentage of 45.7%!

Judging from the single-game scoring, in addition to the 14 points in G3 promotion, Alexander scored 30+ points in every game. This is a sign of explosive scores. Free throws may be mentioned here. Let us also compare the number of free throws as follows.

Alexander's total free throws in the Western Conference Finals were 51 (14+15+4+14+4), while Edwards had 32 (7+10+2+7+6)! There are 19 free throws between them, but judging from the scoring gap between the two, Edwards' offense is indeed inferior to Alexander.

In terms of the game style, Edwards is strong, moving forward, and breaking through unstoppable! In terms of temperament, his appearance looks like the God of Basketball and his body is indeed very powerful, which has made many fans ignore the limitations of distance shooting!

Edwards' mid-range shooting is not stable and has relatively few shots. This is also the reason why he has not made many shots in this round of series, because the Thunder's basket is far from comparable to the Warriors and the Lakers. At this time, it is necessary to mention the inability to shoot mid-range shooting.

No other reference is required, Alexander is a typical reference. We always say that he has many free throws, which is nothing wrong. It is indeed good at making fouls or can be called knowing how to use the rules. It doesn’t matter whether he recognizes his playing style. What’s important is that he has entered the finals.

If you put aside the free throw, if you look closely at the game, you will find that Alexander's strength lies in his excellent mid-range shooting like Jordan, Kobe and Durant. This seems to be the basic skills of basketball, but not every superstar has the "small skill" of the playoffs?

Why are the Spurs afraid of Kobe and not afraid of James? Because with Duncan, you will never be afraid of no matter how strong you make a breakthrough. But if there are excellent mid-range shooting players, any defense will always be limited!

Alexander has a mid-range distance comparable to Jordan and Kobe, which may be a bit exaggerated, but among the new generation of players, he chose to shoot steadily with two-point shots instead of pursuing three-pointers and repeatedly hitting the basket. This ultimately depends on the players' skills.

It is natural to practice and every NBA player is practicing, but how can you compare to Curry with three-pointers? How do you train to make breakthroughs comparable to Irving? This is a big reason for the player gap. Alexander's wingspan and strange shooting posture create better conditions for the distance.

Of course, the tactical arrangements of the lineup, teammates and head coaches also play different roles in it. This is why basketball is a team sport. If you want to win and win the championship, every puzzle needs to be just right!