New forces in the West! Timberwolves defeated the Warriors and advanced to the Western Final Stage

In the fifth game of the just-concluded NBA Western Conference semi-finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves won a hearty victory, eliminated the Golden State Warriors 4-1 in total score, and advanced to the Western Conference Finals with their heads held high. This young army, with an average age of only 24, announced the arrival of a new era with amazing performance.

Match progress: In the first quarter, the Timberwolves showed amazing outside firepower, and the team made 5 of 8 three-pointers, leading 34-27. The Warriors once closed the gap to 3 points in the second quarter, but veteran Conley scored two consecutive three-pointers to stabilize the situation, and Randle even scored 2+1. At the end of the half, the Timberwolves led by 15 points.

After the change of sides, the Timberwolves' youth storm completely swept the stadium. Edwards gave 6 assists in a single quarter, leading the team to a 18-4 offensive climax, with the largest score difference reaching 25 points. Although the Warriors fought back tenaciously under Moody's leadership, the Timberwolves always controlled the pace of the game and finally secured the victory 112-98.

Key players:

Randle: 29 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, perfectly proving the value of the transaction

Edwards: 22 points, 7 rebounds, 12 assists, setting a new playoff assist high

Conley: 16 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, the value of the veteran is irreplaceable

Gobert: 17 points, 8 rebounds, and the inside defense is indestructible

Historical significance: This is the third time the Timberwolves has entered the Western Conference Finals in history, 20 years after the last time. Edwards is the third youngest player in NBA history to lead the team to the division finals at the age of 22 and 256 days, second only to Kobe and James.

Warriors, although Poykins scored 28 points and Kumingga scored 26 points, the team's three-point shooting percentage was only 31.4%, which failed to continue the dynasty's glory. With the end of the season, this once-ruling team may usher in major changes.

Looking forward: The Timberwolves will wait for the Nuggets and Thunder winners in the Western Conference Finals. No matter who the opponent is, this vibrant young guard has proven that they are fully capable of rushing to the finals. Head coach Finch said: "This is just the beginning, we will continue to feel hungry."

This game is not only an ordinary playoff victory, but also a symbol of the change of the NBA's power territory. Timberwolves use their passion and talent to announce to the world that the future has come.