Dec 20, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley (22) dribbles up court against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Patrick Beverley Shows Love to Minnesota Timberwolves Forward

Originally posted on Philadelphia 76ers on SI
By Kevin McCormick | Last updated Apr 27, 2025 3:21 PM ET

Prior to this run with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Minnesota Timberwolves were one of Patrick Beverley's previous stops in the NBA. As the postseason rolls along, the journeyman guard showed love to one of his former teammates.

Among the numerous competitive first-round matchups this postseason is the LA Lakers squaring off against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite being the lower seed, Anthony Edwards and company find themselves in a position to pull off a major upset.

After splitting the first two games of the series, play resumed in Minnesota on Friday night. The Wolves didn't squander their opportunity to play on their home floor, picking up a 116-104 victory to take a 2-1 lead.

Multiple players played a big role in the Timberwolves picking up a victory in Game 3, with Jaden McDaniels being one of the major catalysts. Along with providing high-level perimeter defense, he erupted for a playoff career-high 30 points.

Coming off such a strong showing against the Lakers, McDaniels received endless play for his efforts in Game 3. Beverley took to social media to praise his performance, applauding his ability to elevate his game in the postseason.

Playoff Jaden he always comes alive in Playoffs @PatBevPod https://t.co/2ikRxbZh1i
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) April 26, 2025

Beverley had the chance to witness McDaniels two-way play up close for a brief time, spending one year in Minnesota back in 2022. He played a pivotal role there as a veteran leader for a team looking to climb up the hierarchy in the Western Conference. Despite his impact on and off the floor, Minnesota ended up trading him to the LA Lakers as part of the Rudy Gobert trade.

Now sitting in the driver's seat of their first-round showdown, the Timberwolves are just two wins away from sending LeBron James and the Lakers home early.