The Minnesota Timberwolves are the talk of the NBA world after their thrilling Game 1 victory over the Nuggets in Denver. Anthony Edwards’ ‘Michael Jordan-esque’ rise toward the top of the shooting guard ranks has fans wondering what heights the young superstar can soar to in the 2024 Playoffs. Edwards put up a shocking first game point total, one that caught the eye of Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki.
Prior to the game, Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch got a key update on his recent injury. The Nuggets’ secret weapon for defeating Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets was revealed.
At the conclusion of the opening game, Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki chimed in with his thoughts on the man everyone in the NBA world is watching in today’s day and age.
Edwards’ Big Day at the Office
Edwards racked up 43 points, seven rebounds and two blocks on the night as the Timberwolves won by a final score of 106-99.
Nowitzki called Edwards an ‘unbelievable athlete’ and added that he is the ‘complete package’ as a player with Coach Finch and the Wolves. It was high praise from someone who turned in one of the most famously dominant performances in NBA Playoffs history vs. the Heat in 2011.
Fans React to Wolves Game 1 Win, Edwards Dominance
Fans reacted to the night’s most incredible performance on X including one who shifted the focus back to the Timberwolves’ teammates of the rising young star. They called Edwards’ performance ‘great’ but stated that all credit should be given to the Timberwolves’ team as a whole, because of the difficulty of beating such a championship caliber squad in hostile territory.On Saturday night, Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in with 20 points Naz Reid added 16 and Mike Conley Jr. added 14. Jaden McDaniels played 39 minutes, grabbed eight rebounds, and did not score a point once again highlighting his value to the team as he helped the Wolves outrebound the reigning, defending NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic and Coach Mike Malone’s Nuggets. The Nuggets attempted a fierce comeback but it wasn’t enough to hold off the upstart young pups from the Twin Cities. Now, the real challenge begins, with the Nuggets likely to give their best effort just three short days from tonight. Edwards previously called Jokic the best player in the NBA, and he seems to be taking and relishing the challenge personally.
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