143-101 set the third score difference in history! The recording of the Timberwolves locker room was exposed: The next game will be even more ruthless

NBA Western Conference Finals' third leg confrontation staged an epic showdown at the Minnesota Target Center. The Timberwolves defeated the defending champion with a 42-point advantage at home, rekindling the suspense of the series. In this match that can be called the creator of the playoff score difference record, the new generation star Anthony Edwards responded to the question with all-round data of 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while the defending FMVP Jokic fell into a rare dilemma under strict defense.

This season's playoffs saw the home team hit a 34-point offensive in the first quarter, and the Timberwolves youth team showed a very different competitive state from the Denver Plateau. Core guard Edwards scored 11 points in the key third quarter, including three accurate three-point shots, widening the gap to more than 30 points. The 22-year-old star said in a post-match interview: "We just regained the essence of team basketball." In sharp contrast, Jokic only made 16 mobile phones under the opponent's wheel defense, setting a new low for personal playoffs this season.

This matchup set a new record for many league history: the 42-point difference in a single game ranked third in the division finals; the Timberwolves' shooting percentage was as high as 57.3%, setting a new high in the team's playoffs; and the defending champion only received 13 free throws in the whole game, tying the lowest record in the playoffs this season. What is even more remarkable is that the Timberwolves bench contributed the highest 49 points in the playoffs this season, with veteran Conley making 5 of 7 shots from outside the three-point line, perfectly interpreting the value of experience. The

technical statistics table reveals the key to the series turning point: the Nuggets trailed 38-52 in the penalty area, and the fast break score was only 1/3 of the opponent. The Timberwolves' defensive strategy has been adjusted significantly, and they used a more aggressive defense replacement system to limit Jokic's connection with his teammates. It is particularly worth noting that the Timberwolves' defensive efficiency in the restricted area has increased by 17 percentage points compared with the previous two games.

This great victory not only brought the series back to suspense, but also triggered in-depth thinking on the trend of modern basketball. When young teams use speed and space to crack traditional inside advantages, and when team basketball defeats superstar singles, the league structure may be undergoing subtle changes. As senior analyst Mark Jackson commented after the game: "This is not only a turning point in the series, but also a new and old dialogue in basketball philosophy. "

With the return to the Denver Plateau in the fourth game, both sides will face new tests. The Timberwolves need to prove that this big victory is not a flash in the pan, while the defending champion needs to respond in a timely manner in tactical adjustments and psychological construction. This shocking 42-point education may become an important footnote to change the power landscape of the West.