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MINNEAPOLIS (AP)— Throughout his career, the Minnesota Timberwolves have often watched Anthony Edwards in agony on the court, only to see their standout guard return to action. However, this incident unfolded differently. The sprained left ankle that sidelined Edwards during the second quarter of Game 2 against Golden State on Thursday night genuinely concerned him. “I was genuinely apprehensive about …

MINNEAPOLIS – Forget the peculiar phenomenon of road teams thriving in the Eastern Conference; the focus turned to Oklahoma City and Minnesota Timberwolves, who managed to restore some semblance of order in the Western Conference after the homecourt turmoil experienced at the start of this round. The Timberwolves’ 117-93 triumph over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday at Target Center …

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors are currently even at 1-1 following two semifinal clashes in the Western Conference held in Minneapolis. After suffering a defeat in the opening game, the Timberwolves responded strongly with a decisive 117-93 victory against the Warriors, who played without the injured Steph Curry. Minnesota faced a moment of concern when Anthony Edwards had …

This NBA playoff season has been a showcase for top-tier talent delivering outstanding performances, featuring players like Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Gordon, Jalen Brunson, and Jimmy Butler, among others. This period is all about key players stepping up to fulfill the roles they’ve been given and earned. No team can advance unless their standout player comes through. Additionally, many role players …