Season beyond expectations for the Timberwolves of Patrick Beverleycapable of overcoming even the Warriors in the night, with the result of 129-114.
As a good defensive specialist, Beverley stamped himself with the Warriors star, Steph Currywho finished with 34 points without having experienced a memorable evening shooting, with 10/24 from the field and 5/16 from behind the arc.
After the match, which ended with 10 points and 7 assists on the scoresheet, the former Clippers complained on Twitter about the low consideration he receives in the race for the prize. DPOY
Sick of not being considered for the DPOY
Patrick Beverley
The last play to receive the Defender of the Year award was Gary Payton in 1996 and, considering also his age (Pat will blow out 34 candles in July), Beverley is unlikely to be his successor. The goal of a 4th nomination in theAll-Defensive Teamafter joining the 1st quintet in the 2016-17 vintage and the 2nd in the 2013-14 and 2019-20 seasons.
