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Seven Spurs players finished in double figures, highlighted by Victor Wembanyama’s 19-point, 15-rebound performance. The Spurs shot 50% from the field while making 16 triples. They outrebounded the Wolves by 12 while Minnesota committed 22 turnovers and made fewer than 40% of its shots.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were destroyed in Game 2 vs San Antonio and Chris Finch did not mince words after the game.
Kyle Anderson wasn’t surprised by the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 1 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. Anderson didn’t play, but from the bench,
Minnesota Timberwolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards reacted Wednesday night to head coach Chris Finch's assessment of the team's performance in a 133-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series.
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Exhibit A in the Wolves defense (and offense), is Jaden McDaniels. “Playoff Ant” has become a recognizable phrase due to the manner in which Edwards has consistently elevated his play in the postseason. But that narrative has been usurped by the comprehensive primacy of McDaniels in the first eight games of this current playoff experience.
The Timberwolves and Spurs faced off in an epic Game 1, and Minnesota came out on top despite a record-breaking block party by Victor Wembanyama
Yet others continue to step up. Jaden McDaniels cosplayed as the best player when Edwards was on the shelf. Terrence Shannon Jr. leapt into a 30-plus minute role and instantly put relentless pressure on opposing defenses. Jaylen Clark did the same thing with his play on the other end of the floor in limited minutes.