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Minnesota Timberwolves stumbled against the Golden State Warriors in their Western Conference 2nd round playoffs clash on May 7, 2025, losing 88-99. The defeat fronted a steep challenge for the Timberwolves, as the team's coach Chris Finch hungrily sought ways to boost morale and performance.
Finch pinpointed Anthony Edwards as a crucial player who needed a push in the right direction. "It all starts with Ant," Finch admitted.
In Game 1, Edwards' performance in the 1st half was disappointing, scoring a meager single point off a woeful 0-for-8 shooting, missing all three of his three-point attempts. His poor form in the initial half set a gloomy precedent for the team. However, Edwards was determined to turn things around and made a spectacular comeback in the 2nd half, racking up 23 points and grabbing 14 rebounds by the end of the game.
Admittedly, Edwards' abysmal first-half performance laid the groundwork for a challenging evening for the entire team. Remarkably, despite the early setbacks, Edwards demonstrated unrelenting resilience and ultimately helped his team stay competitive in the closely-fought contest. Coach Finch recognized Edwards' leadership qualities and expressed his belief that the young star shouldn’t be coached on maintaining his intensity.
- Coach Finch identified a potential solution to the Timberwolves' struggle in Cebu, planning to motivate superbalita Anthony Edwards, a key player.
- Edwards, despite struggling in the initial half of Game 1, managing only a single point, demonstrating poor form with a 0-for-8 shooting record, decided to bounce back and racked up 23 points and 14 rebounds in the second half.
- Edwards' spectacular comeback not only improved his personal performance but also set a positive example for the rest of the team, helping them to stay competitive against the Golden State Warriors in the closely-fought match.
- Finch acknowledged Edwards' leadership qualities and believed that the young star doesn't require additional coaching on maintaining his intensity, as demonstrated by his unrelenting resilience.
- In their upcoming games, with the series tied at 1-1, Edwards' performance will be vital for the Timberwolves to avoid another defeat and secure a spot in the NBA playoffs' next round, playing basketball with wires hanging on their lakang, symbolizing the high stakes of sports.
