Randall s first triple-double of the season! Three Timberwolves players scored 20+ points, sending the Nets to the bottom of the league after losing all 7 games

On November 4, the Timberwolves played against the Nets away from home during the NBA regular season. The Nets were playing their second game of back-to-back games. With a 12-point lead, the Timberwolves were chased by the Nets at the end of the third quarter and were only leading by 3 points. In the final quarter, the Timberwolves' offensive and defensive suppression gradually expanded their 20+ advantage. In the end, the Timberwolves defeated the Nets 125-109 and gained 2 consecutive victories. The Nets lost all 7 games and ranked last in the league.

Statistics

Timberwolves: DiVincenzo 25 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, McDaniels 22 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, Reed 21 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, Randle 19 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 steals, Gobert 15 points and 12 rebounds.

Nets: Thomas had 25 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, Claxton had 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, Cloney had 15 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals, Williams had 14 points, 2 rebounds, and Martin had 12 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.

Game Review

The Timberwolves defeated the Hornets 122-105 in their last away game. The Nets lost all their first 6 games of the new season and finished last in the Eastern Conference. The Timberwolves are missing Edwards in this game, and the Nets are missing Porter Jr., Powell and Highsmith. The Timberwolves trailed 3-8 at the beginning of the first quarter. Conley chased the score with a three-pointer, and the Nets continued to suppress the outside to expand their 5-point advantage. The Timberwolves trailed 10-17 in the first 5 minutes. The Timberwolves continued to struggle until they fell behind 17-23. The Timberwolves made more points and went on an 11-2 offensive to go ahead by 3 points. Williams hit a three-pointer at the buzzer. At the end of the first quarter, the two sides maintained 28-28. Thomas made 4 of 9 and scored 10 points.

In the second quarter, both sides upgraded their offense and scored 30+ points in a single quarter to start the battle. The Timberwolves took the lead with an 8-2 offensive, and the Nets responded with an 11-3 offensive to lead by 2 points. The two sides continued to alternate the lead and fight until the Timberwolves led 48-47. The Timberwolves scored 4 points in a row to expand their advantage. The Nets then fought closely for the score. The Timberwolves won 35-31 by 4 points in a single quarter. At the end of the first half, the Timberwolves led the Nets 63-59. In the first two quarters of the game, only one player from the Timberwolves scored in double figures, McDaniels with 14 points, Randle with 7+7+6 and Gobert with 9+7. Two Nets players scored in double figures, Thomas with 19 points and Claxton with 10 points and 5 assists.

Back from the halftime break, Randall led a 13-5 offensive with a combination of offense and passing. The Timberwolves had expanded their 76-64 lead to 12 points. The Nets caught up to 7 points, DiVincenzo hit a three-pointer, and the Nets continued to close the score with a 6-0 offensive. Randall scored in the mid-range shot, and the Nets went ahead with a 10-5 offensive by 1 point. Randall scored another 4 points to regain the lead. The Timberwolves were recovered by 1 point 28-29 in a single quarter. At the end of the three quarters, the Timberwolves led the Nets 91-88. In the first three quarters, Thomas led 5 Nets players to score in double figures with 22 points, and Randall led 5 Timberwolves players to score in double figures with 17+10+9+3.

In the final quarter of the game, the Timberwolves continued to suppress the Nets on both offense and defense. Randall successfully achieved his first triple-double of the season. McDaniels, DiVincenzo and Reid scored consecutively. They scored 20+ points one after another, leading the Timberwolves to expand their lead to 22 points. The Nets made a slight counterattack to chase points but were unable to recover. In the end, the Timberwolves won a big victory and sent the Nets to the bottom of the league with a 7-game losing streak.

Starting lineup for both sides

Timberwolves: Conley, Randle, Gobert, McDaniels, DiVincenzo

Nets: Thomas, Clonney, Claxton, Mann, Martin