狼队击败太阳队，麦克丹尼尔斯成为对抗杜兰特的惊人力量

在一段旧采访的病毒片段中，安东尼·爱德华兹宣称：“他们得到了杜兰特，但我们得到了贾登·麦克丹尼尔斯。”麦克丹尼尔斯在明尼苏达森林狼队 2-0 领先菲尼克斯太阳队的比赛中脱颖而出，在对阵凯文·杜兰特和德文·布克的比赛中展示了他的防守能力。尽管爱德华兹投篮不佳，麦克丹尼尔斯还是拿下了25分和8个篮板，带领狼队取得了胜利。爱德华兹的言论曾经被认为是疯狂的，现在看来是有预言性的，因为麦克丹尼尔斯的身材和多才多艺被证明对狼队的成功至关重要。

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

明尼苏达森林狼队击败菲尼克斯太阳队，贾伦·麦克丹尼尔斯不太可能成为凯文·杜兰特的陪衬

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."

在篮球史上，安东尼·爱德华兹 (Anthony Edwards) 的一段旧采访片段经常被重播，已经成为病毒式的轰动，经常在篮球互联网的各个角落重新出现。它通常作为一个妙语，半开玩笑地提到一些稀奇古怪的东西。在视频中，爱德华兹漫不经心地说道：“他们得到了杜兰特，但我们得到了贾登·麦克丹尼尔斯。”

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.

该片段在 2024 年 NBA 季后赛明尼苏达森林狼队与菲尼克斯太阳队的首轮系列赛中再次流传。只是这一次，爱德华兹看似古怪的言论却带有一种预言的意味。

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.

在周二晚上的第二场比赛中，狼队以 105-93 击败太阳队，在系列赛中取得了 2-0 的领先优势。明尼苏达比菲尼克斯更大，身体素质更强，并且在这个系列赛的早期阶段发挥了重要作用。狼队以残酷的身体对抗风格打球，在内线强制执行他们的意志，而太阳队根本没有答案。

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.

爱德华兹在第二场比赛中可能只投出了12投3中的成绩，但他的另一位队友为狼队做出了重大贡献：贾登·麦克丹尼尔斯。这位三年级前锋在这场胜利中狂砍25分和8个篮板，同时承担了长时间防守杜兰特和德文布克的艰巨防守任务。在太阳队惨败的比赛中，杜兰特15投6中，仅得到18分。

Listen to the Edwards clip for yourself:

亲自听听爱德华兹的剪辑：

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.

狼队赢得第一场比赛后，有人看到爱德华兹在整场比赛中与杜兰特大吵大闹。赛后他甚至称杜兰特是他“有史以来最喜欢的球员”。

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.

狼队在常规赛中的防守效率排名第一，虽然这在很大程度上要归功于鲁迪·戈贝尔的出色表现，但麦克丹尼尔斯也值得大力赞扬。身高 6 英尺 10 英寸的麦克丹尼尔斯与两名身高 7 英尺的球员并肩作战，是小前锋中的佼佼者，拥有超过 7 英尺的令人难以置信的臂展。他正是太阳队急需的多才多艺的侧翼防守者。

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

麦克丹尼尔斯防守杜兰特不再显得那么不匹配。爱德华兹清楚地知道他在说什么。

Edwards' Bold Prediction Proves True as McDaniels Shines

麦克丹尼尔斯大放异彩，爱德华兹的大胆预测被证明是正确的

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.

围绕该系列的叙述在短短两场比赛中就发生了巨大的变化。菲尼克斯队以西部第一的身份进入季后赛，而明尼苏达队则被广泛认为是一支在常规赛中取得超额成绩的球队。然而，狼队却扭转了局面，暴露了太阳队的防守缺陷，抵消了他们在前场的优势。

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.

麦克丹尼尔斯在这个系列赛中表现出色，展示了他非凡的防守多才多艺，并成为了一个合法的得分威胁。他沉着地完成了防守杜兰特的任务，让这位两届总决赛 MVP 度过了低效的投篮之夜。

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.

事实证明，爱德华兹的预感非常准确。森林狼队不仅拥有贾登·麦克丹尼尔斯，而且他也成为了森林狼队战胜太阳队的关键一环。麦克丹尼尔斯是一位潜力巨大的年轻球员，他在这个系列赛中的表现堪称突破时刻。

Wolves Aim to Complete Upset as Series Shifts to Phoenix

随着系列赛转移到菲尼克斯，狼队的目标是彻底爆冷

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.

森林狼队回到明尼阿波利斯参加第三场和第四场比赛，并在系列赛中占据主导地位。他们有机会在主场结束比赛，然后返回菲尼克斯进行潜在的第五场比赛。

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.

太阳队迫切需要回应。他们已经展现出了自己的潜力，但他们也受到了不稳定和防守崩溃的困扰。如果他们想避免首轮令人失望的出局，他们就必须找到一种方法来产生更多的进攻并加强防守。

Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday night in Minneapolis.

第三场比赛定于周四晚上在明尼阿波利斯举行。