The Minnesota Timberwolves made a statement in Game 1 of their playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, led by a standout performance from Anthony Edwards. The young star dropped an impressive 33 points to lead the Timberwolves to a 25-point victory, their second largest margin of victory in postseason history.
Edwards’ performance was particularly remarkable in the third quarter, where he scored 18 points to tie a Timberwolves playoff record. This marked his fifth consecutive game with 25 or more points, the longest streak in team history. Despite the individual success, Edwards remained humble and praised Suns’ star Kevin Durant, who scored 31 points in the game.
In addition to Edwards’ scoring outburst, the Timberwolves also dominated in other areas of the game, including rebounds, points in the paint, and second-chance points. This all-around performance helped the Timberwolves turn the tables on the Suns, who had won all three regular-season matchups between the two teams.
With this impressive Game 1 victory, the Timberwolves are now seeking to advance past the first round of the playoffs for the first time since 2004. The team’s success will likely hinge on continued strong performances from Edwards, as well as contributions from the rest of the roster.
Fans of the Timberwolves are undoubtedly excited about the team’s potential to make a deep postseason run, especially after such a dominant showing in Game 1. As the series progresses, all eyes will be on Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves as they look to continue their winning ways.
