The NBA returned to action after taking a day off for the midterm elections. As many as 26 teams were involved and there were several good matchups on the cards. In one of those games, a former All-Star forgot his basics and cost his team, and fans were left baffled by his actions.
The Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Phoenix Suns in the second game of the four-game season series. And in the second quarter of the game, something bizarre unfolded. The Suns were inbounding the ball and they realized they had a man advantage. That was because former All-Star D’Angelo Russell forgot that he was on the court and was waiting at the scorers’ table. He had just checked in but he forgot to come into the game.
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This is an all-timer! Russell not realizing he's supposed to be on the court, Suns play a possession 5-on-4, make a 3-pointer. #Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/3hrT51FGKO
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) November 10, 2022
The Suns saw this, and they pushed the ball. They got a wide-open three-pointer in the corner but they missed it at first. By then, Russell and the Wolves realized what was happening, and he ran back to the court. But the Suns were able to secure the rebound and they got another shot which knocked it down.
NBA fans were stunned after chaotic scenes break out in the Wolves versus Suns game
NBA fans were baffled to see Russell forgetting the basics of the game. They mocked the former All-Star and the Wolves.
Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
The Wolves have gone from the team that I maybe had the most fun watching last season to…whatever the hell this is. What on planet earth? https://t.co/et87Ynlu8X
— Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) November 10, 2022
And y’all think the gobert trade is the reason this team sucks💀
— Vikingscoverageskol (@AvenueVikings) November 10, 2022
Great question. They have like 15 coaches. Someone needs to realize! Russell thought he was going in for Nowell, it appears. But even so, once you see 5-on-4, get out there! He has clearance to do so. You see him enter after the made 3. Not like he had to be signaled in.
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) November 10, 2022
I mean, this will not happen when everyone understands the rotation..
— Mitsu (@mitsuaki) November 10, 2022
Finch pulling a Hackman: pic.twitter.com/JMnjTIIG1H
— Tgage (@tgagemurphy) November 10, 2022
D’Lo has to go.
— Big Bad Wolves (@MNMixed) November 10, 2022
The worst starting PG in the league
— BC Beneke (@BenekeBc) November 10, 2022
Here in Minnesota we call this a power play and should have the best penalty kill in the league.
— Ron Chianus (@RonChianus) November 10, 2022
The Suns blow the Wolves out
The Phoenix Suns showed that the Wolves have a long way to go to contend. The Suns were without Chris Paul, but that didn’t seem to matter. They took the lead in the first quarter and they didn’t look back. The lead went up to 27 at one point but the Minnesota Timberwolves were able to cut it down.
The Phoenix Suns built a double-digit lead in the first quarter itself and they kept building on it. That lead ballooned to over 20 points in the third quarter. The Wolves were able to go a run themselves, but it was too little too late as the Suns won 129-117 in the end.
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The Suns are now 8-3 for the season so far, while the Wolves have a 5-7 record to show.
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Devin Booker and Mikal Bridges had monster games, and they combined for 63 points. Rudy Gobert continued his impressive start in a Wolves jersey as he poured in 25 points and 11 rebounds.
What did you make of the bizarre incident? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
