Julius Randle had trouble in the defeat of Minnesota Timberwolves 118-103 against OKC Thunder in match 2 of the Western Conference final on Thursday. Don Julio barely contributed to both ends, forcing coach Chris Finch to the touch of the old star in the fourth quarter. Randle ended the match with a six -point career, five rebounds, five assists and four reversals.
After the match, fans quickly reacted to his poor performance.
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“Ni ** a we have deceived all the playoffs”
A fan said:
“His inherited race is over. He is back to his normal form”
Another fan added:
“The playoffs are back !!”
@Hettoohot continued:
“However, they started to take more strokes once he sat down”
@ Goatmanx23 commented:
“Randle is not kept by emotional bozos like Lediddy and Daiked Draymond this series”
Julius Randle entered match 2 with an average of 24.3 points per game in the playoff series, easily a career summit. The best before the left -handed striker was a section of 18.0 points per game for New York Knicks in 2021. Randle for the last time did not succeed in reaching a two -digit score in playoffs on April 23, 2023, when he had seven points against the Cleveland riders.
The start of 0 for 4 in the first quarter of match 2 turned out to be a warning sign for Randle. After a performance of 20 points in the first half at the opening of the series, the bad shot had the Timberwolves on the heels early.
Julius Randle had a difficult third quarter in match 2 against Thunder
The third quarter was particularly brutal for Julius Randle. He went 1 for 6, his only five -feet basket on a loose scrum. Randle added two free throws but finished the period with an offensive fault after Cason Wallace blocked his lay-up.
OKC has also repeatedly attacked Randle Off Pick and Rolls. The Thunder used screens and pins to keep Jaden McDaniels or Nickeil Alexander-Walker off Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Most of the time, Oklahoma would force Randle on the MVP or Jalen Williams.
The strategy worked as a charm while the Thunder dominated the third period. SGA scored 11 points and collected two assists, while Williams contributed five points and two assists.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch finally decided to keep Julius Randle in the fourth quarter where they made a late rally.
Published by Michael Macasero
