Tonight the Minnesota Timberwolves picked up right where they left off against the Cavaliers. This team looked like they truly made a huge step with chemistry as a unit. The Orlando Magic didn’t know what hit them as it came quickly and it started with Anthony Edwards. Throughout the season we have seen Edwards have his ups and downs but as of late, he’s starting to get things going offensively. The Magic had no answer for Edwards tonight as he was able to get his game going inside and outside. The Magic threw Ross, Suggs, and multiple players at him and it didn’t matter. Anthony Edwards was able to set the tone with his jumper and his energy for the Timberwolves. On the night Edwards finished this game with 35 points, 6 assists, and 8 rebounds. When Edwards has his offense going like he did tonight the Timberwolves are honestly unstoppable. Edwards showed that he’s been working on his game and he continues to elevate to that elite level. Tonight he shot 12/20 from the field tonight and his game opened up things for his big man Karl-Anthony Towns.
It was a season-high for Karl-Anthony Towns who finished the game with 30 points against the Magic. No one on the Magic had an answer for KAT as he was able to score as he pleased. When Karl-Anthony’s playing inside and out like he did tonight it will be easy every night. KAT made it tough on Bol Bol and the other bigs for the Magic tonight. Karl-Anthony has worked on his post moves in the paint and he showed that and more tonight. This Wolves team has 4 to 5 players that can truly get it going on a nightly basis. No NBA team can say they have that many options and Coach Finch has so many lineups he can use. From Gobert, Towns, Edwards, Russell, and McDaniels any of them can have a great night. If you have more than one of them going off it will be a long night for any opposing defense.
The Orlando Magic made a push in the second half and got within 9 points after trailing by 27 points. The Timberwolves went to work in the fast break tonight with 30 points and didn’t let them set their defense. The Timberwolves will be looking to get 3 wins in a row as they go to Philly on Saturday to take on Joel Embiid and the 76ers. Look for the Timberwolves to come out aggressive in this one as the twin towers will finally get to meet with an opposing big that’s just as elite as them.
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