It s not Edwards, how can the Timberwolves overturn the Warriors? The biggest hero has been revealed: both offense and defense are excellent, and the team is activated

On the fierce stage of the NBA playoffs, every showdown is full of suspense and surprises. On May 11, 2025, in the Western Conference Semi-Final G3, the Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 102-97 away, rewriting the series score to 2-1, achieving a key lead. In this game, although Edwards scored 36 points in a highlight, the one who really became the biggest contributor to the team's victory was Randle, who performed a comprehensive performance.

From the beginning of the game, Randall showed a strong desire to win and his influence on the game. In the first quarter, he scored first by stopping and jumping, opening up the situation for the Timberwolves. When the team's offense is stagnant, he can always stand up and use his solid inside skills and flexible footsteps to attack the basket or support his teammates, driving the team's offensive rhythm. In the whole first quarter, he not only scored by himself, but also connected his teammates through active passes, making the Timberwolves' offense vivid. In the second quarter, the Timberwolves fired at full speed at the outside, Reed and McDaniels made three-pointers one after another, and Randall also made an indelible contribution in this offensive climax. His strong offense at the basket attracted the Warriors' defensive attention and created a large number of open shots for his outside teammates. When the Warriors set off a climax of counterattack, Randall stood up in time and scored continuously to stabilize the situation. His board hit and three-pointer in the penalty area helped the Timberwolves maintain their competitiveness in the score. At the end of the half, although the Timberwolves were temporarily behind, Randall's performance was already impressive. He scored 13 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists, almost supporting the team's offensive and defensive system with his own strength.

entered the third quarter and the game entered a white-hot stage. The two sides launched a battle against each other, and the scores rose alternately. Randall was even more fire-fired in this quarter, and he scored 5 points in a row to help the Timberwolves keep a close eye on the score. When the Warriors' Kumingga scored 2+1 and hit a three-pointer to lead, Randall stepped forward again. He kept hitting the Warriors' inside line, causing damage, winning free throws for the team, and finding open teammates through accurate passes. McDaniels' three-pointer hit came from his wonderful pass. Under his leadership, the Timberwolves gradually took the initiative on the field in the third quarter. The final battle in the last quarter is the moment when Randall really dominates the game. He first made a tough layup, showing strong inside dominance, and then dunked his hands, igniting the morale of the Timberwolves. On the defensive end, he actively fought for rebounds, interfering with the Warriors' offense, causing the Warriors' inside offense to suffer repeated setbacks. When the Warriors' Green's six fouls left the field, Randall seized the opportunity and kept rushing into the Warriors' inside, completely tearing open the Warriors' defense. At the critical moment of the game, he not only scored by himself, but also sent key assists many times. He assisted McDaniels to hit a three-pointer, helping the Timberwolves to expand their lead; and assisted Edwards to hit a three-pointer in the bottom corner, completely seizing the victory. In the end, Randall played 40 minutes and 25 seconds in the whole game, scored 24 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists with triple-double data, and 3 steals were recorded, with a plus-negative value of up to +14, making him the player with the highest plus-negative value of the game. In comparison, although Edwards scored a game-high 36 points, he was not very effective in some periods of the game, and he was far less effective in connecting the teams than Randle. With his comprehensive performance, Randall became the biggest contributor to the Timberwolves' victory in this game. He proved himself to be an indispensable core player for the Timberwolves with his performance, and made people look forward to his performance in subsequent games. I believe that under Randle's leadership, the Timberwolves will continue to move towards higher goals in the next series.