After performing remarkably in sweeping the Denver Nuggets from the playoff semis, Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards made the headlines for his off-court antics.
Following the victory on Sunday, the Ant-Man had a brief interaction with Charles Barkley. Presenting his decades-long wish, the analyst from the TNT studio said, “I have not been to Minnesota in probably 20 years.” To this, Edwards instantly replied, “Bring your a**.” The two are popular for their candid remarks and this playful exchange was one of them.
The Nuggets dropped massive points from the opening quarter of Game 7 and relieved the Ball Arena crowd with a 15-point lead in the first half, after their embarrassing 115-90 loss in the previous game. However, the game took its turn in the second half when the Minnesota team succeeded in cutting the deficit and finishing with a 98-90 win.
Nikola Jokic showcased yet another masterclass performance in the series with his 34 points, 19 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Nuggets. The Serbian got the support of teammate Jamal Murray who added 35 points to the scoreboard, but the other team members could only manage to contribute a total of 21 points, which led to the team’s downfall, while the Timberwolves bounced back to snatch the win.
Anthony Edwards and Co. Topple Nuggets in Shock Series Win
The semifinal series between the Wolves and the reigning champions had many twists and turns which made it interesting for the neutrals as well. When the Nuggets turned the tides by taking a 3-2 lead in the series after recovering from a 2-0 defeat, no one believed that the Wolves would be able to make a comeback, but Anthony Edwards was confident.
After tying the series in the sixth game, Edwards and Co. displayed a phenomenal show to put an end to the Denver side’s playoff run. Karl-Anthony Towns made a brilliant effort at both ends, scoring 23 points while grabbing 12 rebounds. Jaden McDaniels yet again stepped up for the team to chip in another 23 points, whereas the engine behind the Wolves team, Edwards missed his triple-double by a hair and finished with 16-8-7.
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The 22-year-old guard showed up in the final quarter when he was most needed and hit some marvelous shots. Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid and Mike Conley Jr. played vital roles in adding a combined total of 34 points and 21 rebounds.
The Wolves qualified for the Western Conference Finals where they will face the Dallas Mavericks in another exciting seven-game series starting from Wednesday.
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