Wolves Step Ahead of Warriors, Achieving a 2-1 Series Advantage
On Sunday, May 11, 2025 (PH time), the Minnesota Timberwolves didn't just win—they dominated the Golden State Warriors 102-97 in a nail-biting Game 3 of their playoff series.
Anthony Edwards, the headliner of the night, took the lead with an impressive 36 points and a clutch baseline three-pointer that sealed the deal with 1:19 remaining. His performance was unstoppable, with Julius Randle chipping in with a triple-double—scoring 24 points, dishing out 12 assists, and hauling in 10 rebounds.
Despite the absence of Stephen Curry due to a hamstring injury, Jimmy Butler dropped 33 points along with seven assists and seven rebounds for the struggling Warriors. Jonathan Kuminga came off the bench, scoring 30 points on 11-for-18 shooting, but their offense just felt out of sync.
With Edwards looking unfazed by an ankle sprain, he hit a go-ahead three-pointer at the 6:16 mark, and Jaden McDaniels followed suit with a critical three-pointer later in the game. The Warriors fought back valiantly with Buddy Hield scoring 14 second-half points, but it wasn't enough. Hield's three-pointer with 1:56 remaining narrowed the gap to 93-89, but the Timberwolves held their ground.
Golden State's Draymond Green fouled out with 4:38 left, which sparked frustration after a questionable call on a block attempt against McDaniels. Although there had been a recent incident involving a fan making racially charged comments towards Green, Minnesota handled the situation admirably, avoiding any further escalations.
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics smashed the New York Knicks 115-93 in a much-needed Game 3 win in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 22 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, while Payton Pritchard poured in an impressive 23 points.
The Celtics' three-point shooting skyrocketed—they made 20 of 40 shots from beyond the arc compared to 25 for 100 in their two previous losses. This strong offensive display allowed Boston to build a 31-point lead that the Knicks could not overcome. Tatum and Pritchard each made five three-pointers apiece, igniting the Celtics' dominant performance. Jaylen Brown added 19 points, and Derrick White chipped in with 17 for the victorious Celtics.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns posted 21 points and 15 rebounds for the Knicks. Despite building a 36-20 lead after the first quarter and carrying a 71-46 advantage into halftime, the Celtics shot 68.6% from the free-throw line and struggled from three-point range (5 for 25).
In this exciting round of playoffs, teams are facing crucial challenges—the Timberwolves look to continue their winning streak, while the Warriors manage Steph Curry's injury. And in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics aim to capitalize on their strengths as they fight for their place in the next round.
In the nail-biting Game 3 on Sunday, May 11, 2025, Anthyy Edwards submitted an unstoppable performance for the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 36 points and assisting on a clutch three-pointer at the baseline, helping them dominate the Golden State Warriors 102-97. Julius Randle also contributed to the Timberwolves with a triple-double, scoring 24 points, dishing out 12 assists, and hauling in 10 rebounds.
In contrast, although Jimmy Butler dropped 33 points for the Warriors, they struggled overall, with their offense falling out of sync despite Jonathan Kuminga's 30 points off the bench.
Back in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a much-needed 115-93 victory over the New York Knicks. He finished with 22 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, igniting the Celtics' dominant three-point shooting display, where they made 20 out of 40 shots from beyond the arc compared to the Knicks' 25 for 100.
As the playoffs progress, teams are experiencing crucial challenges. In the Western Conference, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves look to maintain their winning streak, while the Golden State Warriors must manage the absence of Stephen Curry due to injury. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics seek to capitalize on their strengths as they compete for a place in the next round of the Eastern Conference.
