Timberwolves' Leading Man, Anthony Edwards, Opens Up About Team's 'Top Dog' Status
Livin' Large with the Wolves:
Anthony Edwards calls Julius Randle the 'Alpha' of the Minnesota Timberwolves after an incredible performance in Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors. With 24 points, 11 assists, and 7 rebounds, Randle truly shone, leading the team to a dominating 117-93 victory.
Edwards couldn't help but praise Randle after the game, calling him an "alpha male" who gives the squad an edge. He went on to say, "When he plays like that, we're hard to beat."
What's next for Edwards and the Wolves?
Now that the series is tied at 1-1, fans are eagerly awaiting Game 3. But first, let's take a look at some buzzworthy moments from the Timberwolves' squad.
- Mike Conley, a 50-year-old (give or take a few decades) teammate of Randle, cracked a joke about Randle's abilities, causing a hilarious reaction.
- Edwards' teammate raved about the young star's "Superman" quality, praising his incredible skillset.
- Randle gave a blunt yet honest response when asked about the coach, Chris Finch, losing his cool during a heated moment.
- Warriors' Draymond Green passionately denied being an "angry Black man," expressing his strong emotions in response to accusations.
In Game 2, it was Edwards and Randle who teamed up to lead the Timberwolves to victory. Without Stephen Curry due to a hamstring strain, the Warriors struggled on offense, which the Timberwolves capitalized on, making big runs to cruise to their win.
Minnesota's offense was on point, shooting 51% from the field, 43% from downtown, and creating a whopping 33 assists. Five Wolves players scored in double-digits, including Randle, Edwards, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jaden McDaniels, and Naz Reid.
As the series heads into Game 3, fans are eager to see how the teams will adjust to the situation. The game is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. ET, taking place inside Golden State's home arena, the Chase Center. Don't miss the action live on ABC, with streaming options available on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV.
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- The odds for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the playoffs have significantly improved, with Julius Randle's stellar performance being a crucial factor.
- Anthony Edwards and Randle's offensive synergy will be key in the upcoming game against the Golden State Warriors, as they look to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
- Sports analysts have suggested that the Timberwolves' offensive strategy, particularly their ability to Create assists (33 in Game 2), could prove decisive in the playoffs.
- In the midst of the playoffs, the NBA spotlight will be on the Timberwolves, with Randle's leadership and Edwards' Superman-like abilities being scrutinized closely.
- With the series now tied at 1-1, the playoffs could come down to the timberwolves' ability to capitalize on Golden State's offensive struggles, particularly without Stephen Curry.
