Wemby Dominates Wolves in Game 3; Anthony Edwards Needs More Help

Unreal shooting streaks

Minnesota took 49 shots in the first half, and the hot/cold streaks were very easy to identify. In fact, the Wolves started 1 of 15 before making 10 of the next 12 shots. Then they missed 13 of 14 shots, only to finish the half by making 5 of their last 8 attempts.

Another dust-up involving Castle

With 4:18 left in the third quarter, Stephon Castle and McDaniels had to be separated following a turnover on McDaniels that resulted in Dylan Harper falling backward and hitting the back of his head on McDaniels' knee. As the Spurs called a timeout to check on Harper, the scuffle between Castle and McDaniels ensued.

Both McDaniels and Castle were called for technical fouls.

Castle has been a bit of a villain through three games. He was also involved in a shoving match with Bones Hyland during Game 2.

Trading 3-pointers in the third quarter

There was a wild stretch from 7:41 to 6:01 in the third quarter as the Wolves and Spurs hit a combined eight shots, including six threes.

• 7:41 — Julian Champagnie 3
• 7:25 — Naz Reid 3
• 7:18 — De'Aaron Fox layup (and foul, missed free throw)
• 7:05 — Anthony Edwards floater
• 6:39 — Ayo Dosunmu 3
• 6:30 — Devin Vassell 3
• 6:19 — Jaden McDaniels 3
• 6:01 — De'Aaron Fox 3

Wemby's fourth-quarter answers

Shannon hit a three to cut the lead to six early in the quarter, and Wemby immediately responded with an easy two. On Minnesota's next possession, Dosunmu hit a three, only for Wemby to come right back down and bury a deep three.

When Reid hit a three to cut the deficit to 106-103, Wemby answered with a three on the other end for a 109-103 lead with 3:06 left in the game.

Minnesota needs more from McDaniels, Randle

Edwards played 40 minutes and led the Wolves with 32 points on 12-for-26 shooting (plus 14 rebounds and six assists), but Randle and McDaniels, who are supposed to be the No. 2 and No. 3 offensive options, had woeful shooting performances.

Randle made only three of 12 shots, with two of them dunks and one a layup. He also blew a couple of layups and finished with 12 points. That, after scoring only 12 points in a Game 2, is simply not good enough.

McDaniels shot 5-for-22 and scored 17 points after being held to 12 points while battling foul trouble in Game 2. Again, not even close to good enough in a series of this magnitude.

The only player who provided punch other than Edwards was Reid, who finished with 18 points on 6-for-13 shooting, including 4-for-8 from three. Reid added nine rebounds and five assists.