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In Return of Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves Stun Spurs in Game 1
Anthony Edwards scored 18 points off the bench as Minnesota overcame Victor Wembanyama’s 12 blocks and a late Spurs rally.
- On Monday, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in the Western Conference Semifinals opener, with Anthony Edwards scoring 18 points off the bench in his unexpected return from injury.
- Edwards made an unexpected return just nine days after sustaining a bone bruise and hyperextended left knee, playing 25 minutes despite initial expectations he would miss multiple weeks.
- San Antonio forward Victor Wembanyama recorded a career-first playoff triple-double with 11 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 blocks, setting an NBA playoff record despite the Spurs' defeat.
- Julian Champagnie missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer, sealing the Spurs' defeat, while Julius Randle called the victory "a tone-setter for the series."
- The Timberwolves carry a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 on Wednesday night at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, where they aim to build momentum.
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Anthony Edwards’ Teammate Publicly Challenges Victor Wembanyama After Spurs-Timberwolves: “Ain’t Going to Stop”
Players in the league truly fear Victor Wembanyama. I’ve seen some elite rim finishers pass up a shot in the lane because a 7’4” shadow looms over them. In Game 1 against the Timberwolves, where the team continued to challenge Wemby, he recorded a playoff record 12 blocks. It would be a clear indication: Never enter the paint if Wembanyama is protecting it. But Terrence Shannon Jr. just wants one moment. The 25-year-old had his shot blocked a fe…
Timberwolves hang on in Game 1, throttle Spurs 104-102
SAN ANTONIO – There was Anthony Edwards, hitting step backs, driving to the basket and talking his usual smack on the floor. There was Victor Wembanyama, swatting double-digit shots at the rim, with the Wolves pleading for a goaltend call…
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