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Western Conference Final G1: Huazi hit someone with a ball and took T+ accidentally sprained ankle and injured. The disparity between the two teams free throws in the first quarter caused controv

1:17pm, 21 May 2025【Basketball】

On May 21, the NBA playoffs Western Conference Finals officially started. The G1 Thunder played against the Timberwolves at home in the series. Edwards hit Alexander with the ball in the first quarter and was lucky to have an injury due to an accidental sprained ankle. Fortunately, the two teams had a big free throw gap in the first quarter, and the Timberwolves 3-11 were 8 fewer free throws than the Thunder.

G1 in the Western Conference Finals, the Timberwolves took the lead 8-0, and then Alexander made consecutive fouls and scored free throws. During this period, Edwards was suspected of being dissatisfied with the penalty and hit Alexander who fell to the ground with the ball, so he got a technical foul. Regarding Alexander's foul, the US media complained that Alexander had 7 free throws in 6 minutes. The ESPN commentator bluntly said: SGA tried to create a foul, but he succeeded. The game continued, Alexander made a breakthrough layup and scored a mid-range shot. Randle made two three-pointers in succession. After that, the Timberwolves made frequent mistakes. The Thunder made the best fast break counterattack. The Thunder overtook the score with a 6-0 wave. Divinchenzo stopped the bleeding with a three-pointer. The Thunder defended for three seconds in the first quarter at 1 minute and 52 seconds. Edwards scored a free throw. This was the first time the Timberwolves received a free throw in this game.

At the last moment of the first quarter, Edwards made a tough breakthrough and made a foul, but accidentally sprained his ankle when landing. Fortunately, his injury was not serious and he continued to stay on the court. After the first quarter, the Timberwolves led the Thunder by 3 points 23-20.

The Timberwolves made 7 fouls in the first quarter, and Gobert made 2 fouls in just 98 seconds at the beginning; the Thunder made 5 fouls, and the two teams had a big gap in free throws in the first quarter. The Timberwolves made 2 of 3 free throws, and the Thunder made 7 11 free throws. Alexander made 2 of 8 shots in the first quarter, 5 of 7 free throws in the first quarter, and scored 9 points, 2 assists and 2 steals. The total number of free throws by one person far exceeded the Timberwolves.