The Minnesota Timberwolves entered the second round of the Western Conference playoffs as underdogs to the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets. Then, they immediately pulled off a pair of road wins that put the champs back on their heels.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have dispatched the reigning NBA champions Denver Nuggets in the second round of the playoffs, winning 98-90 in a highly competitive Game 7.
The Minnesota Timberwolves experienced the highest of highs in their Western Conference semifinal against the Denver Nuggets. Despite starting on the road, they took a 2-0 lead over the defending champions heading home.
While a lot of players his age have produced similar numbers, Edwards is enjoying an elevated status in the basketball universe for a simple reason: he's impacting winning.
Edwards has worn his emotion on his sleeve and been outspoken at every turn during the team’s impressive run in the 2024 NBA Playoffs and after eliminating the Nuggets he was directing praise at a teammate.
Anthony Edwards did not want to hear any excuses from Charles Barkley on Sunday after the Timberwolves punched their ticket to the Western Conference Finals.