On May 20, Beijing time, the Timberwolves beat Denver at 98-90 away, and reached the western match 4-3 on the total score. Forest Wolf veteran Mike Conley played in 38 minutes and 30 seconds, 10 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals from 3 out of 10 shots, with a positive and negative value of+14 being the highest in the game. Teacher Yue said in an interview after the game: "Conley is the most underrated player in the league!"
This victory is of great significance to Conley. He returned to the West War after 11 years, the last time was in 2013. Previously, Conley won 40 and lost 4 in his career. Today, he finally won seven in his career. Before this year's playoffs, Conley said:“ I selfishly told my teammates to help me, while my level is still there, my time is running out! ”
When Conley played for the Jazz, he lost to Denver in the 7th World War. Today is a perfect revenge. Conley revealed that he had watched the video of the losing game again and again. Downes said, "Conley told us that this is his best and last chance. We all respect Conley very much and are willing to do anything for him."
Of course, Conley did everything he could. Kangli's right Achilles tendon is sore, and he missed the Battle of Mount Tianwang. The Timberwolves also lost 97-112 to Denver, falling behind 2-3 on the total score! G6 Conley's line of fire returns, playing for 31 minutes and 12 seconds, He scored 13 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 block shot from 5 of 9 shots, helping the Timberwolves win a 115 to 70 victory over Denver by 45 points.
Talking about his Achilles tendon injury, Conley said: "I couldn't walk at that time, but I had to play G6. I don't have to think about it, I will find a way to play.", Conley's total positive and negative value is+58, the highest value between the two teams. Talking about the reasons for the last two outbreaks of the forest wolf, Huazi said: "Because Conley is back!"
In this year's playoffs, Conley played 10 games with an average of 32.4 minutes, 11.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.1 steals, 40.4% shooting percentage, 41.2% three-point shooting percentage, and 80% free throw percentage. It is because Conley organizes the attack on the court that Huazi can do his favorite thing: take the ball and end it!
Timberwolves head coach Finch said: "Conley is around Edwards, and can always tell him to help Huazi play a role. With Conley, Huazi doesn't need to deal with the ball every round, which helps us a lot. Conley is an experienced and intelligent defender, and he has everything an excellent point guard needs!"
Conley's original contract was $68040000 for three years, expiring in the summer of 2024. On February 20 this year, Timberwolves renewed their contract with Conley for 21 million dollars in two years. In other words, in the next two seasons, Conley's annual salary will be only about 10 million dollars, which is very cost-effective. For the Timberwolves, they can still keep the main team for another two years!
Conley was born on October 11, 1987, the 4th draft in the first round of the 2007 draft. On February 9, 2023, in the three-way trade, the Lakers sent Wei Shao and others to the Jazz, the Timberwolves sent Russell to the Lakers, and the Jazz sent Conley to the Timberwolves. At that time, Conley thought he would be sent to the Lakers, but the Lakers wanted Russell more.
An old man is like a treasure! What are your memories of Conley?
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