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The feel has also improved a little! But the Timberwolves backcourt general has to make more contributions on the offensive end?

10:47pm, 14 May 2025Basketball

In a previous NBA playoff game, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 117-93. After this game, the Timberwolves tied the total score of the series to 1-1, and both sides returned to the same starting line. Considering that the Timberwolves won a big victory, they may also have a certain psychological advantage.

In this game, the Timberwolves' substitute backcourt player Donte DiVincenzo performed quite well. Divincenzo played 25 minutes and 34 seconds in the whole game, made 3 of 9 shots and 3 of 8 from outside the three-point line, scored 9 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal, and had 2 turnovers and 3 fouls, with a plus-negative value of +18. Divincenzo maintained good stability outside the three-point line on the offensive end and scored more three-pointers. He also showed good passing and organizational skills. He was able to play a very important role in the team's second team. Divincenzo's performance on the defensive end is also quite remarkable. His personal defense ability is excellent, and he can also play a key role in the defensive end. Divincenzo has played his own characteristics in both offense and defense in this game, and the situation on the team was also very good when he was on the court, and he also made great contributions to the team's key victory.

In the NBA regular season this season, Divincenzo played a total of 62 games due to injuries in 82 games, averaging 25.9 minutes per game, averaging 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.3 blocks, and 1.6 turnovers and 1.8 fouls. He shot 42.2%, three-point shooting percentage 39.7%, and free throw shooting percentage 77.8%. In the playoffs, Divincenzo averaged 27.2 minutes in the first seven games, with an average of 8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.4 blocks, 1.9 turnovers and 3.3 fouls, shooting percentage of 30%, three-point shooting percentage of 21.7%, and free throw shooting percentage of 80%.

Divincenzo's performance in the regular season can be considered both offensive and defensive. His three-point shooting percentage continues to improve as the season progresses, his passing and organizational skills are also good, and he can also assume a lot of responsibilities on the defensive end. However, in the playoffs, Divincenzo's offensive efficiency was simply terrible, and he kept making various irons outside the three-point line. I wonder if Divincenzo's pretty good three-point touch in this game can help him find more confidence. If Divincenzo can also improve his offensive efficiency, the team's prospects in this round of the series will be bright.

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