In a thriller that went down to the wire, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves managed to conjure up one last burst of magic, escaping with a hard-fought 119-115 victory over Boston on Saturday night. The win snapped a three-game losing streak, sending shockwaves through the Wolves' locker room.
Edwards, who poured in an impressive 39 points without any turnovers, was less than candid about his instincts on the play that sealed the deal for Minnesota. Trying to cross up Celtics guard Derrick White, Edwards ultimately kicked the ball and picked it up, firing off a three-pointer that somehow found its way through the net.
"I'm a pretty good 3-point shooter, so once I realized (White) wasn't going to block it, anytime I can get the trey ball off, I think I'm going to make it," Edwards said. The outcome was almost accidental, with Edwards claiming that he "knew it was going in."
The Timberwolves' late-game execution has been a major point of contention for the team in recent games. However, on Saturday night, their defense proved to be the difference-maker. Minnesota's second-half defensive surge turned a 10-point deficit into a 12-point lead, with the Celtics staging a thrilling comeback attempt to draw within one before Edwards' decisive three-pointer.
The Wolves' bench was visibly relieved when Conley hit an open corner triple, which put Minnesota up for good and ended the tension that had been building throughout the final minutes of play. "It felt like a release valve," Conley joked about the shot. It might have been more than just luck, but Edwards certainly knew his 3-pointer was going in.
Coach Chris Finch praised the team's defensive effort, noting that they came to life in the second half and began dictating the game's tempo. Boston's offense, which had gotten hot early, cooled off significantly in the final quarter, with Brown scoring just 19 points after halftime.
The win marks Minnesota's first victory over an opponent with a winning record this season, and it sets up a crucial matchup against San Antonio on Sunday. The Timberwolves can now look forward to closing out their homestand on a high note, having weathered the storm of two consecutive heartbreaking losses.
Edwards, who poured in an impressive 39 points without any turnovers, was less than candid about his instincts on the play that sealed the deal for Minnesota. Trying to cross up Celtics guard Derrick White, Edwards ultimately kicked the ball and picked it up, firing off a three-pointer that somehow found its way through the net.
"I'm a pretty good 3-point shooter, so once I realized (White) wasn't going to block it, anytime I can get the trey ball off, I think I'm going to make it," Edwards said. The outcome was almost accidental, with Edwards claiming that he "knew it was going in."
The Timberwolves' late-game execution has been a major point of contention for the team in recent games. However, on Saturday night, their defense proved to be the difference-maker. Minnesota's second-half defensive surge turned a 10-point deficit into a 12-point lead, with the Celtics staging a thrilling comeback attempt to draw within one before Edwards' decisive three-pointer.
The Wolves' bench was visibly relieved when Conley hit an open corner triple, which put Minnesota up for good and ended the tension that had been building throughout the final minutes of play. "It felt like a release valve," Conley joked about the shot. It might have been more than just luck, but Edwards certainly knew his 3-pointer was going in.
Coach Chris Finch praised the team's defensive effort, noting that they came to life in the second half and began dictating the game's tempo. Boston's offense, which had gotten hot early, cooled off significantly in the final quarter, with Brown scoring just 19 points after halftime.
The win marks Minnesota's first victory over an opponent with a winning record this season, and it sets up a crucial matchup against San Antonio on Sunday. The Timberwolves can now look forward to closing out their homestand on a high note, having weathered the storm of two consecutive heartbreaking losses.
This game had me on the edge of my seat! I mean, who expects to win after being down by 10 points? Anthony Edwards is literally magic 
and that last three-pointer was insane 
! But what really got me pumped up was the defense - it's like they suddenly remembered how to play basketball 
. Conley's shot at the end just sealed the deal, I love that "release valve" vibe 
. And can we talk about how Boston's offense just completely shut down in the final quarter? It's a great win for Minnesota and sets them up nicely for the game against San Antonio on Sunday 
!
cant wait to see what they do against san antonio this sunday 
! i was on the edge of my seat thinking edwards was gonna pull off that three-pointer 
. their bench came up huge in that final stretch 
, and edwards' clutch shot was pure magic 
. can't wait to see them take on san antonio this sunday 
️!
. Coach Finch is right, their defense came alive in the second half, that's what made all the difference 
I'm so hyped for Sunday's game against San Antonio, let's see if they can keep this winning streak going 
That shot in the corner was like a breath of fresh air. The defense totally turned it around for them, though. Boston was on fire early, but Minnesota just buckled up and got to work. It's gonna be a great homestand for the Wolves - let's keep that momentum going!
. it's all about defense and smart playmaking, not just some lucky three-pointer 
. edwards is good, don't get me wrong, but his decision-making is sketchy at best. and that Celtics team was way overhyped before they even stepped onto the court 
. i'm still on the fence about this win, feels too convenient 
. plus, what's with all these bench players coming in and making game-changing shots? it's like they're just trolling us 
! The Timberwolves' defense came through in the clutch, that's what separates them from being just a good team 
, and Conley's corner three was pure clutch 
. Finch said all the right things about their second-half surge, but let's be real, this team's been inconsistent all season 
. Still, a win is a win, and now they get to go into Sunday's game against San Antonio with some momentum behind them 
. We can apply this to our own lives, where sometimes we have that gut feeling or intuition about a situation. Instead of overthinking it, we should trust our instincts and go for it 
. I mean, you gotta love when your team comes together like that and makes the impossible happen 
. Coach Finch is right, though - the defense was the real game-changer. They really came to life in the second half and took control of the game 
. And now they get to close out their homestand on a high note? 
! I mean, come on, kicking the ball and making it through the net is basically impossible luck 
. It's awesome to see them bounce back from those heartbreaking losses 
it was literally just a ball of yarn with some lines drawn on to make it look like a cat in mid-pounce and it had this caption "when you finally understand your life's purpose" i died
but seriously tho the wolves' defense was on point last night 
i mean we all knew he's a sick shooter but still lol! and btw conley's shot was totes clutch 