Just regained the touch in the previous game, the Timberwolves backcourt player returned to the trough in the next game?

In a previous NBA Western Conference semi-finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors who returned to their home court 102-97. After this game, the Timberwolves, who won two consecutive victories in the series, widened the total score of the series to 2-1. Judging from the situation in these two games, the Timberwolves reversed the situation and they also had a certain advantage in this round of the series.

In this game, although the Timberwolves won a row, the team's substitute backcourt player Nickeil Alexander Walker was shocking. Walker played 18 minutes and 12 seconds in the game, made 0 of 4 shots, 0 of 1 from outside the three-point line, and did not score 1 point in the game, contributing only 2 rebounds and 4 assists, and there was another turnover, with a plus-negative value of 0. Walker still has no touch on the offensive end, his scoring ability is still not fully utilized, and his effect on the offensive end is also not ideal. Walker is a key figure in the team's second team. He should have been a player with excellent scoring skills. He should have provided a lot of support for the team on the offensive end, but his performance on the court has not done this at all, which is also an important factor in his very limited playing time.

In the NBA regular season this season, Walker maintained full attendance in 82 games. During his 25.3 minutes of playing time per game, his average of 9.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.4 blocks. He also had 1.2 turnovers and 1.7 fouls. His shooting percentage was 43.8%, three-point shooting percentage was 38.1%, and free throw shooting percentage was 78%. In the playoffs, Walker averaged 19.7 minutes in his first eight games, with averaging 6.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.3 blocks, and 1.3 turnovers and 1.6 fouls. He shot 29.6%, three-point shooting percentage 28.1%, and 90% free throw shooting percentage.

Walker's performance has been terrible throughout the playoffs and has not shown any competitiveness at all, which can be said to be quite disappointing. However, in the previous G2 game, Walker's performance was eye-catching. He made 7 of 13 shots, 4 of 6 from outside the three-point line, and 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 20 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. He also had 1 turnover and 4 fouls, with a plus-minus value of +4. Walker's performance in the previous game gave Timberwolves fans some hope, thinking that he has recovered a little in his form. Unexpectedly, his performance quickly poured cold water on Timberwolves fans in this game. Walker is a very critical figure in the Timberwolves lineup, and his performance will also be related to the team's overall competitiveness. If Walker cannot play his worth, the Timberwolves will be worried about their future situation even if they can advance in this round of the series.