Why does an NBA team experience internal conflicts that almost escalate into a full-blown brawl? Recently, the Minnesota Timberwolves have found themselves at the center of public attention due to such an incident. Reports indicate that during a team practice, there was almost a physical altercation between Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert, with the situation becoming so chaotic that it required intervention. Anthony Edwards attempted to mediate the conflict but ended up being inadvertently pushed over, adding a dramatic twist to the event. This incident has left many fans wondering how the Timberwolves, once a cohesive unit, have transformed into a team that seems on the verge of disintegration. We all know that for a team to achieve success in basketball, it requires not only basic skills but also strong internal unity. However, the Timberwolves are currently live-streaming what appears to be a dysfunctional family gathering mid-season, with all their issues laid bare. From on-court disagreements to locker room arguments, from defensive attitudes to personal character traits, this incident reveals deeper problems within the team. Is Randle's focus on stats really problematic? How significant is Gobert's decline in defense? Can Edwards truly shoulder the responsibility of being the team's core player? And how should the management distribute the blame? These questions, like a series of interconnected punches, have struck the Timberwolves hard. The catalyst for this conflict was Edwards' "naming and shaming." The young core player recently pointed out in an interview that there were issues with the team's defensive attitude, subtly suggesting that more than one teammate was holding…

"Can the team still play well?" When Edwards tried to resolve the argument between Gobert and Randle on the training ground, who would have thought that this young genius would be pushed to the ground. At that moment, the training ground became a stage for drama, and the problems of the Timberwolves were exposed in full view: this team, which should have had a promising future, was already in chaos due to internal strife. Why did it come to this? Where is the future of the team? All of this stems from those seemingly insignificant little contradictions. The "first protagonist" of the contradiction is none other than Gobert. This French center, who was brought in at a high price, has been frequently in a slump since the start of the season. His offensive performance is unsightly, with continuous mistakes, causing his teammates to have some complaints. Especially the players on the guard line, their cooperation with Gobert is always out of sync, leading to small-scale disputes that gradually accumulate. It's like a powder keg, with hidden dangers long buried. Another powder keg is Randle. Many people may still remember his "lone ranger" image during his time with the Knicks. At that time, Randle was known for his outstanding individual performances, but he was criticized for his laziness on defense and decision-making errors in critical moments. After joining the Timberwolves, not only did these shortcomings fail to improve, they were further magnified. Especially with the heavy "brushing" of data, this made Gobert very unhappy. Thus, the two gradually escalated their conflict,…

Defeat! Magic's Five Tigers Score 64+21, Randle with 23+10, Edwards Sets Record, Western No. 7 Changes Hands On January 10, 2025, Beijing time, the 22-win and 16-loss Magic hosted the 19-win and 17-loss Timberwolves. The Magic were missing Banchero, Wagner brothers, and Suggs, suffering a significant loss in combat power. For the Timberwolves, this was a game they needed to win. Currently on a two-game winning streak, could the Timberwolves seize the opportunity? Conley continued to come off the bench for the Timberwolves, with the starting lineup being Edwards + DiVincenzo + McDaniels + Randle + Gobert, while the Magic started with Anthony + Pope + Sustan + Silva + Bitadze. In the first quarter, Gobert scored 4 points in a row, followed by a 7-point response from Pope and Bitadze. Randle made a layup and Edwards hit two consecutive three-pointers, giving the Timberwolves a 12-7 lead. Silva and Anthony scored, but Edwards and Randle responded strongly, maintaining an 8-point lead for the Timberwolves. Isaac and Bitadze scored, while Reed responded with consecutive points, keeping the gap at 8 points. After a timeout, both sides went nearly three minutes without scoring. Randle hit a three-pointer, and the first quarter ended with the Timberwolves leading 29-18. In the second quarter, Silva, Carter, and Blake reduced the deficit to 6 points. Randle and Walker extended it to 10 points. Howard and Silva reduced it back to 6 points. Gobert and Edwards scored, while Sustan, Pope, and Anthony scored consecutively, allowing the Magic to tie the score. However, Edwards, DiVincenzo, Conley, and Randle…

Who is the most impressive player this season? This question may have different answers from different people. For example, Wembanyama, who entered the top ten of the league in his second year of his career, has now made a groundbreaking performance on both offense and defense. In my opinion, there is another player worth mentioning, he is the super inside player who was sold at a low price by his mother team last offseason: Towns. After the Timberwolves were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs, everyone thought that this team was just not deep enough. If they maintained their complete lineup, they would still be able to achieve great things next season. Unfortunately, the Timberwolves management seems to think differently. They believe that making Edwards the only core and shifting the focus of the team's offense outward is the most important thing. Therefore, they chose to trade away Towns during the offseason. Last season, Towns averaged 21.8 points and 8.3 rebounds as a quality inside player, which was already an impressive feat considering he sacrificed a lot of shooting opportunities. What's even more unexpected is the package the Knicks gave up to get Towns: Randle, DiVincenzo, and a first-round pick. Randle was a complete garbage contract last season, and DiVincenzo is at best a quality role player. In other words, the best asset in this trade turned out to be a first-round pick. This season, Towns has completely transformed, averaging 25.5 points, 14 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, with a shooting percentage of 55% and a three-point percentage exceeding…

On January 3, 2025, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 17-win and 15-loss Timberwolves host the 24-win and 9-loss Celtics. Although the Celtics had a significant record advantage, they had lost four of their last seven games and were in poor form. Additionally, Brown and Porzingis were not playing for the Celtics today, which gave the Timberwolves an advantage. Could the Timberwolves defeat the Celtics? The Timberwolves' starting lineup was Conley, Edwards, McDaniels, Randle, and Gobert, while the Celtics' starting lineup was Holiday, White, Hauser, Tatum, and Horford. In the first quarter, McDaniels, Randle, and Edwards scored 7-0, followed by points from Horford, White, and Holiday. Randle, McDaniels, and Conley then hit consecutive three-pointers, leading to a Timberwolves timeout with a score of 16-7. After the timeout, Tatum and Hauser scored continuously, to which Randle, McDaniels, and Edwards responded, maintaining an 8-point lead. Pritchard and Holiday hit three-pointers to reduce the gap to 2 points. Reid also hit a three-pointer, but Holiday responded with another three-pointer, keeping the gap at 2 points. Edwards and Reid extended the lead to 7 points, but Kornet and Pritchard scored back, to which Randle and Minott responded. At the end of the first quarter, the Timberwolves led 35-28. In the second quarter, Hauser hit two consecutive three-pointers and White made a layup, allowing the Celtics to go on an 8-0 run and take a 1-point lead. DiVincenzo and Randle hit three-pointers, while Horford and Hauser responded, leveling the score. After a timeout, Randle and Gobert scored, but Pritchard and Tatum responded with…

NBA Regular Season: Celtics Double Kill Timberwolves, Tatum 33+8+9, Edwards 16 of 5 Misses Equalizer On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's focus match, the Celtics challenged the Timberwolves away. The Timberwolves led the Celtics by 7 points in the first quarter with consecutive outside shots. In the second quarter, the Celtics limited the Timberwolves to only 16 points on the defensive end, completing the reversal and establishing a double-digit lead. The Timberwolves narrowed the gap with multiple scoring points in the third quarter, while Tatum scored 16 points in a single quarter to withstand the pressure. The Timberwolves briefly took the lead at the beginning of the fourth quarter, but Tatum quickly led the team to regain the advantage, ultimately defeating the Timberwolves 118-115 away, completing the double kill against the Timberwolves this season. The Celtics' record became 25 wins and 9 losses, while the Timberwolves' record became 17 wins and 16 losses. Both sides' data:‌ Celtics - Tatum 33 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals; White 26 points; Holiday 11 points, 8 assists; Hauser 15 points; Horford 9 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Pritchard 9 points; Kornet 7 points, 3 rebounds; Timberwolves - Randle 27 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists; McDaniels 19 points, 8 rebounds; Reed 20 points; DiVincenzo 12 points; Gobert 6 points, 7 rebounds; Edwards 15 points (5 of 16), 4 rebounds, 6 assists. Star of the Game: Tatum Tatum played a total of 38 minutes today, shooting 13 of 27, including 6 of 16 from three-point range and 1…

Translation of the article content into English: Jokic is the face of the league today. As a second-round pick, his skills were not top-notch, and his athletic ability was not outstanding when he participated in the draft, so he was not favored at all. If someone had said back then that this chubby second-round pick would become an MVP player in the future, they would have been laughed at. However, he has now become the strongest player from the 2014 draft class. After playing for 10 years, Jokic's total score has exceeded 15,000 points. How many points have other star players from the same draft class, such as Embiid, Wiggins, and Randle, scored? In today's game against the Jazz, Jokic scored a huge triple-double with 36 points, 22 rebounds, and 11 assists, leading his team to victory. As the 2014 draft pick, he has been in the league for 10 years. Starting as a second-round pick, he has become the best player in the league. So far in his career, Jokic averages an unstoppable 21.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 7 assists per game, with a total score exceeding 15,000 points. He is the scoring champion of the 14th draft class and also the most accomplished star. Besides Jokic, there is another MVP player from the 14th draft class, Embiid. He was a super rookie back then and was widely regarded as a potential number one pick, eventually being selected third overall. Although he missed early games due to injury, he has maintained top-level personal performance since joining the league. Embiid…