Randle was all buckets in the first half against the Thunder in Game 1, scoring 20 points on 6-8 from the field.
He was red hot from downtown, knocking down 5/6 from three.
Anthony Edwards went to the locker room briefly after rolling his ankle, which was when Randle started to catch fire at the perfect time.
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Tim Legler breaks down Randle's first-half performance in virtual reality
At halftime, the studio crew on ESPN 2 used what is called 'InsightCast' to show the viewer a unique perspective on the first half:
Tim Legler breaking down Julius Randle's 1st half with a VR headset is next level analysis! pic.twitter.com/ks2EHdIDtd
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It's always great to see technology implemented in the coverage of the NBA, giving fans unique experiences to understand the game better than the traditional way.
The Timberwolves/Thunder series looks like it should be a competitive series that goes close to the distance, and Randle will need to continue to play a big role in Minnesota's scoring to get a series victory.
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