Anthony Edwards details 'immature stuff' that's costing the Timberwolves on defense

The Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to contain opposing teams in the open court to begin the new NBA season. Chris Finch's team ranks dead last in the number of transition possessions it allows per game. Twenty-two percent of all possessions it defends over its first four games are coming on the break. 

For reference, Minnesota was eighth in the NBA last season for limiting transition opportunities, per Cleaning the Glass. The Timberwolves' inability to close down the open court was exploited by the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, as last season's NBA Finalists secured a 120-114 victory.

When speaking to the media after the game, Anthony Edwards admitted that his team is struggling with the little details. He noted how "immature stuff" is behind Minnesota's current struggles in defending the open court. 

"I probably play a part in that too," Edwards said. "Talking to the refs, falling on the ground and s—. Just immature stuff, that's probably why we don't get back on defense. Not guarding the rim. A couple of possessions early in the game, me and Mike back early, and I'm telling Rudy to get back, but it's on me to guard the rim because he can just take the opposite corners. Like I say, immature gameplan and mistakes. We'll be better at that as the season goes on."