狼隊擊敗太陽隊，麥克丹尼爾斯成為對抗杜蘭特的驚人力量

在一段舊採訪的病毒片段中，安東尼·愛德華茲宣稱：“他們得到了杜蘭特，但我們得到了賈登·麥克丹尼爾斯。”麥克丹尼爾斯在明尼蘇達灰狼隊以 2-0 領先菲尼克斯太陽隊的比賽中脫穎而出，在對陣凱文杜蘭特和德文布克的比賽中展示了他的防守能力。儘管愛德華茲投籃不佳，麥克丹尼爾斯還是拿下了25分和8個籃板，帶領狼隊取得了勝利。愛德華茲的言論曾經被認為是瘋狂的，現在看來是有預言性的，因為麥克丹尼爾斯的身材和多才多藝被證明對狼隊的成功至關重要。

Jaren McDaniels Emerges as Unlikely Foil to Kevin Durant as Minnesota Timberwolves Stun Phoenix Suns

明尼蘇達灰狼隊擊敗菲尼克斯太陽隊，賈倫麥克丹尼爾斯不太可能成為凱文杜蘭特的陪襯

In the annals of basketball, an oft-revived clip from an old Anthony Edwards interview has become a viral sensation, resurfacing regularly in the far corners of the basketball internet. It typically serves as a punchline, a tongue-in-cheek reference to something outlandish. In the video, Edwards nonchalantly states, "They got KD, but we got Jaden McDaniels."

在籃球史上，安東尼愛德華茲 (Anthony Edwards) 的一段舊採訪片段經常被重播，已經成為病毒式的轟動，經常在籃球互聯網的各個角落重新出現。它通常作為一個妙語，半開玩笑地提到一些稀奇古怪的東西。在影片中，愛德華茲漫不經心地說：“他們得到了杜蘭特，但我們得到了賈登·麥克丹尼爾斯。”

The clip once again made the rounds during the Minnesota Timberwolves' first-round series with the Phoenix Suns in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Only this time, Edwards' seemingly outlandish comments have acquired an air of prophecy.

該片段在 2024 年 NBA 季後賽明尼蘇達灰狼隊與菲尼克斯太陽隊的首輪系列賽中再次流傳。只是這一次，愛德華茲看似古怪的言論卻帶有一種預言的意味。

The Wolves dismantled the Suns, 105-93, in Game 2 on Tuesday night, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. Minnesota is simply bigger and more physical than Phoenix, and it has played a significant role in the early stages of this series. The Wolves play with a bruising, physical style, enforcing their will in the paint, and the Suns simply have no answer.

在周二晚上的第二場比賽中，狼隊以 105-93 擊敗太陽隊，在系列賽中取得了 2-0 的領先優勢。明尼蘇達比菲尼克斯更大，身體素質更強，並且在這個系列賽的早期階段發揮了重要作用。狼隊以殘酷的身體對抗風格打球，在內線強制執行他們的意志，而太陽隊根本沒有答案。

Edwards may have only shot 3-of-12 from the field in Game 2, but another one of his teammates stepped up in a big way for the Wolves: Jaden McDaniels. The third-year forward exploded for 25 points and eight rebounds in the victory, all while taking on the daunting defensive assignment of guarding Durant and Devin Booker for extended stretches. Durant finished just 6-of-15 from the field for a mere 18 points in Phoenix's lopsided defeat.

愛德華茲在第二場比賽中可能只投出了12投3中的成績，但他的另一位隊友為狼隊做出了重大貢獻：賈登麥克丹尼爾斯。這位三年級前鋒在這場勝利中狂砍25分和8個籃板，同時承擔了長時間防守杜蘭特和德文布克的艱鉅防守任務。在太陽隊慘敗的比賽中，杜蘭特15投6中，僅拿下18分。

Listen to the Edwards clip for yourself:

親自聽聽愛德華茲的剪輯：

Following the Wolves' Game 1 victory, Edwards was seen jawing with Durant after big plays throughout the contest. He even went as far as to call Durant his "all-time favorite player" after the game.

狼隊贏得第一場比賽後，有人看到愛德華茲在整場比賽中與杜蘭特大吵大鬧。賽後他甚至稱杜蘭特為他「有史以來最喜歡的球員」。

The Wolves finished the regular season ranked first in defensive efficiency, and while much of the credit goes to the imposing presence of Rudy Gobert, McDaniels deserves substantial praise as well. Playing alongside two 7-footers, the 6'10" McDaniels is a massive presence at small forward, boasting an incredible wingspan of over 7 feet. He is precisely the type of versatile wing defender that this Suns team desperately lacks.

狼隊在常規賽中的防守效率排名第一，雖然這在很大程度上要歸功於魯迪·戈貝爾的出色表現，但麥克丹尼爾斯也值得大力讚揚。身高6 英尺10 英寸的麥克丹尼爾斯與兩名身高7 英尺的球員並肩作戰，是小前鋒中的佼佼者，擁有超過7 英尺的令人難以置信的臂展。側翼防守者。

McDaniels guarding Durant no longer seems like such a mismatch. Edwards knew exactly what he was talking about.

麥克丹尼爾斯防守杜蘭特不再顯得那麼不匹配。愛德華茲清楚地知道他在說什麼。

Edwards' Bold Prediction Proves True as McDaniels Shines

麥克丹尼爾斯大放異彩，愛德華茲的大膽預測被證明是正確的

The narrative surrounding the series has shifted dramatically in just two games. Phoenix entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, while Minnesota was widely viewed as a team that had overachieved during the regular season. However, the Wolves have flipped the script, exposing the Suns' defensive deficiencies and neutralizing their presumed advantage in the frontcourt.

圍繞該系列的敘述在短短兩場比賽中就發生了巨大的變化。菲尼克斯隊以西部第一的身份進入季後賽，而明尼蘇達隊則被廣泛認為是一支在常規賽中取得超額成績的球隊。然而，狼隊卻扭轉了局面，暴露了太陽隊的防守缺陷，抵消了他們在前場的優勢。

McDaniels has been a revelation in this series, showcasing his remarkable defensive versatility and emerging as a legitimate scoring threat. He has handled the task of guarding Durant with aplomb, holding the two-time NBA Finals MVP to inefficient shooting nights.

麥克丹尼爾斯在這個系列賽中表現出色，展現了他非凡的防守多才多藝，並成為了一個合法的得分威脅。他沉著地完成了防守杜蘭特的任務，讓這位兩屆總決賽 MVP 度過了低效的投籃之夜。

Edwards' premonition has proven to be remarkably accurate. The Timberwolves not only have Jaden McDaniels, but he has also emerged as a key cog in their success against the Suns. McDaniels is a young player with immense potential, and his performance in this series has been a breakout moment.

事實證明，愛德華茲的預感非常準確。灰狼隊不僅擁有賈登·麥克丹尼爾斯，而且他也成為了灰狼隊戰勝太陽隊的關鍵一環。麥克丹尼爾斯是一位潛力巨大的年輕球員，他在這個系列賽中的表現堪稱突破時刻。

Wolves Aim to Complete Upset as Series Shifts to Phoenix

隨著系列賽轉移到菲尼克斯，狼隊的目標是徹底爆冷

The Timberwolves return to Minneapolis for Games 3 and 4 with a stranglehold on the series. They have the opportunity to close it out at home before heading back to Phoenix for a potential Game 5.

灰狼隊回到明尼阿波利斯參加第三場和第四場比賽，並在系列賽中佔據主導地位。他們有機會在主場結束比賽，然後回到鳳凰城進行潛在的第五場比賽。

The Suns are in dire need of a response. They have shown flashes of their potential, but they have also been plagued by inconsistency and defensive breakdowns. They must find a way to generate more offense and shore up their defense if they want to avoid a disappointing first-round exit.

太陽隊迫切需要回應。他們已經展現了自己的潛力，但他們也受到了不穩定和防守崩潰的困擾。如果他們想避免首輪令人失望的出局，他們必須找到一種方法來產生更多的進攻並加強防守。

Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday night in Minneapolis.

第三場比賽定於週四晚上在明尼阿波利斯舉行。