The Minnesota Timberwolves found their selves in a dogfight on Tuesday night in Brooklyn. It’s coming down to the last games that matter in Minnesota needs to make the best of every opportunity in front of them. With their backs against the wall, Anthony Edwards showed up in a major way to help secure the win tonight.
This was by far one of the most complete games that I’ve seen from the Minnesota Timberwolves from an offensive and defensive output. Anthony Edwards took over in the second half making it very easy for the Tim Wolves down the stretch as he had a tough shot after tough shot. One of the things that impress me the most was his willingness to defend him to score at will and he made it tough on bridges and Johnson all night. Anthony Edwards finished the game of 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. When Anthony Edwards takes it upon himself to be the best player on the floor it’s tough to beat this Timberwolves team. Anthony Edwards prides himself on being a two-way player and it showed on Tuesday night when he made one of the biggest defensive stops of the season against the Nets with the game on the line.
The Timberwolves made adjustments with the transition defense, and were able to get back quicker tonight as they turned defense into offense. Both Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 34 points and 26 rebounds on the night making it tough on Nic Claxton. Both Rudy and KAT were able to establish their dominance in the paint tonight as they made it tough on all the Nets especially with their passing out of doubles. Jaden McDaniels had one of his best games of the season as well as he shining at the right time during the season when the Timberwolves need them the most. Jaden was all over the place with steals, blocks, and making timely baskets. The Timberwolves will go deep in the playoffs if they get this consistent Jaden on a nightly basis. Jaden has been special to watch since All Star Break and they will need every ounce of his greatness that he’s shown moving forward. McDaniels made it tough on Mikal Bridges tonight and made him work for every point he scored.
bridges finished with 24 points on the night but it was Spencer Dinwiddie who was hitting everything he put up even with a hand in his face. Dinwiddie finished with 30 points and 6 assists as that wasn’t enough to help the Nets get the win.
The Timberwolves are off until Saturday’s game against the Spurs as they’re playing for postseason placement late in this season.
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