"Gummy Bear" gets hard! Towns single-section 20 points interpret 220 million value in 200 million yuan

The origin of the name "Gummy Bear"

In the NBA, Carl Anthony Towns has a very interesting and slightly hilarious nickname - "Gummy Bear". The source of this nickname is mainly because his playing style is not tough enough in the eyes of many fans and critics. As an inside player with excellent physical talent at 2.13 meters tall, Towns often likes to shoot from the outside and rarely uses his physical advantages to attack and confront the inside. In some key games and fierce moments of confrontation, his performance is also considered to lack sufficient toughness and toughness, so it is nicknamed "Gummy Bear" by fans, implying that his style of play is relatively soft.

Downs' career has actually achieved many outstanding achievements. In 2015, he entered the NBA as the draft No. 1 pick to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. He showed amazing talent in his rookie season, and was elected as the Best Rookie and was selected as the first team of the Best Rookie team. He has also been selected into the NBA All-Star three times in his career, twice in the All-Star third-team, and even in 2022, he won the NBA All-Star 3-point contest, proving his shooting ability outside the three-point line. Despite his seemingly unfavorable nickname, "Gummy Bear", Towns's strength is unquestionable. His scoring ability, rebounding ability and offensive skills have made him an important part of the Timberwolves' offensive system. However, he has always been criticized by fans for his fighting spirit and toughness in the game.

Knicks are in desperate situation, and Towns breaks out

On May 26, the NBA Eastern Conference Finals G3 was full of gunpowder, and the Knicks challenged the Pacers away. Before this, the Knicks had lost two home games in a row, falling behind with a big score of 0-2, and in an extremely unfavorable desperate situation. For them, this game is a desperate battle. If they lose again, it will basically end early on this season's journey to reach the finals. At the beginning of the game, the Knicks mentioned Mitchell Robinson as the starter, trying to change the situation. In the first quarter, Brunson was in good shape, with mid-range shots and free throws continuously, and contributed 11 points in a single quarter. Mitchell Robinson also performed well at the basket, helping the team to stalemate with the Pacers. However, McConnell and Nemhard of the Pacers scored consecutively at the end of the quarter, giving the Pacers a 30-26 lead to the first quarter. However, Towns' performance in the first quarter was very sluggish. He made all the irons with two shots, without a single point, and had no sense of existence. In the second quarter, Towns finally scored consecutive strong points in the inside, but McConnell, Turner and Mathering scored in turn, quickly expanding their lead to 10 points. Then, the Pacers even made a 13-0 climax, instantly expanding their lead to 20 points. The Knicks' offense was in trouble, with three-pointers constantly hitting iron, and Brunson was also in trouble with fouls, and he received 4 fouls in the half, which kept him playing on the court, and he didn't score a single point in the second quarter. He made only 2 of 9 shots in the first half, and the Knicks entered the second half with 13 points behind the Pacers 45-58.

In the second half, although the Knicks tried hard to catch up with points, Anunobi scored a buzzer-beating three-pointer to 10 points, the Pacers always responded in time, and the scores of Nesmith, Halliburton and others stabilized the situation. McBride individually shot 7-0, chasing the score difference to single digits, but the Pacers still led by 80-70 after the third quarter.

Just when the Knicks seemed to be about to be defeated, Towns ushered in a big explosion in the final quarter. He first hit a three-pointer, sounded the Knicks' counterattack horn, then made a single-time breakthrough and made a layup, then played a fast break with Wright to help the team narrow the gap. Immediately afterwards, Towns made another three-pointer at the top of the arc, and another empty cut and dunk hit 2 + 1. In just 4 minutes, Towns scored 15 points and led the team to directly overtake the score. Halliburton hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, but Towns was not ruthless and made a three-pointer at the top of the arc again, and the Knicks led 94-90. After that, the game entered a white-hot stage, and the scores of both sides rose alternately. At the critical moment, Brunson broke through and took a 2-point lead. Turner and Siakam missed the key three-pointer, Hart fought for rebounds at the last moment and caused a foul, making both free throws. In the end, the Knicks narrowly defeated the Pacers 106-100, and the score was 1-2. Questions and proofs of the

220 million contract

Downs signed a four-year, $224 million super maximum salary contract with the Timberwolves in 2022, which has aroused doubts from the outside world. When playing for the Timberwolves, he led the team into the playoffs only twice and was eliminated in the first round. His playoff performance was also criticized. His play style was soft and his offense and defense did not meet the expectations of super inside. His performance in the 2024 Western Conference Finals led to a large-scale behind.

After joining the Knicks, Towns ushered in his second spring in his career. So far this season, he averaged 25.2 points and 13.2 rebounds per game, shooting 53.1% from the field and 45% from three-pointers. Rich offensive methods help the Knicks improve their offensive system. On the defensive end, he has excellent rebounding protection, averaged 10.3 backcourt rebounds per game, strengthening the Knicks' inside defense.

Response and Outlook after the game, Towns' performance aroused heated discussions among fans and the media. On social media, the topic about his 20-point savior quickly became a hot search, and fans were amazed, and the relevant exciting performance videos were played in millions. The media also praised him, and ESPN commented that he hit back on the question, and the New York Times sports column called his outburst aid for the Knicks.

Looking forward to the subsequent series, Towns' outstanding state brings confidence to the Knicks. He is strong offense in the inside and three-point threats from the outside, and can create offensive opportunities for his teammates, and can also stabilize the team's defense on the defensive end. Judging from the championship goal, Towns' rise has given the Knicks hope, and his combination with Brunson is powerful. Although there are obstacles to the road to winning the championship, such as the Bucks and Celtics, as long as the team unites and exerts its strength, it is possible to win the championship.