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10 days ago, the Rockets said they have the ability to win the championship, and now they are fishing in the next round

12:28pm, 18 May 2025【Basketball】

05, in the fierce NBA playoffs, the Warriors lost to the Timberwolves with a score of 110-121. This result led to the Warriors being brutally eliminated 1-4 in the big score, ending their journey in this playoffs.

It is worth mentioning that in the thrilling tiebreak battle 10 days ago, the Warriors successfully defeated the powerful Rockets. After the game, Zhu Meng Green once said with confidence: "This team is capable of achieving our goal, that is, to win the championship." However, the development of reality is in sharp contrast to his bold words at the time.

Judging from the performance throughout the season, the Warriors have faced many challenges and difficulties in the regular season. The team's internal injury problems plagued them from time to time, and the main players' condition also fluctuated. In the series with the Timberwolves, the Timberwolves showed excellent teamwork and tenacious fighting spirit. Their defensive strategy is extremely targeted and has successfully limited the performance of the Warriors' core players. For example, Curry's three-point shooting percentage dropped significantly under the opponent's tight defense.

In contrast, the Warriors made some mistakes in their offensive cooperation, and their passes were not accurate enough, resulting in many missed opportunities to score. On the defensive end, the Timberwolves' key players, such as Towns and Edwards, failed to impose enough restrictions so that the opponent could easily score both inside and outside.

Looking back at history, the Warriors have created brilliant records and won the championship trophy many times. But in the fiercely competitive NBA arena, no team can always maintain its peak form. This failure may become an opportunity for the Warriors to re-examine themselves and adjust their strategies, waiting for the future to regain their strength.