Tonight’s game was touch-and-go for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite starting the first quarter strong, they fell behind at the end of the first half. But soon, the T-Wolves were able to mount a comeback, winning the game comfortably by 16 points. Later, Anthony Edwards, who was pivotal in the Timberwolves’ comeback, revealed what spurred his team into victory. And let’s just say the method the team employed was a little less family-friendly than you’d like.
Despite losing the second quarter 30-41, the Timberwolves came alive in the 3rd quarter. They opened the second half 26-5 while going on a 17-0 run. They would right the wrongs of the second quarter by outscoring the Grizzlies 52-25 in the third quarter. But what caused this comeback?
Well, according to Anthony Edwards, the team cussed themselves out to get motivated to get back into the game. “We got cussed out at halftime, especially myself, about my effort on defense. We put emphasis on that side of the court,” Ant revealed after the game. And when a reporter asked whether it was their coach Chris Finch who was doing the cussing, Ant simply replied, “All of them. All of them.”
Feb 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after scoring a basket during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Are the methods questionable? Yes. But did they work? Yes. We just told you how the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the third quarter. In fact, they were so good at the start of the second half that their losing the fourth quarter didn’t even matter. As it turns out, tempers flaring within their locker room was actually a good thing.
But the fact that the Wolves slipped up in the first half will still bother them. After all, gaining the lead and getting too comfortable cost them against the Bucks on Tuesday. And when asked about why they slipped up, Anthony Edwards explained exactly what happened.
Anthony Edwards reveals why the Timberwolves lost their lead in the second quarter
The Minnesota Timberwolves blew a huge 24-point lead against the Milwaukee Bucks. This ended their 5-game winning streak and set them back on their quest to clinch a playoff spot. And they came close to a repeat of that tonight. So Anthony Edwards did not shy away from taking responsibility for why he and his team nearly slipped up once again.
A reporter asked him what caused the slip. Ant replied, “Myself.” He then elaborated.
“I’m talking about blown game plan, mistakes. Mental mistakes that I shouldn’t be making with five years of experience in the league. I shouldn’t make those game plan mistakes. So I’ve got to be better. A really mature assessment from Edwards! It takes courage to recognize that you’ve deviated from what was laid out by your head coach. Sometimes you forget that he’s only 23. But we’re sure Chris Finch is glad to have ANT on his side.
Anthony Edwards’ ability to recognize what he was doing wrong was probably why he put 44 past the Grizzlies tonight. And like we said earlier, his efforts were monumental in getting the comeback win for the Timberwolves tonight. But their job is not done yet.
They host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, and if they want to secure some home court advantage in the first round, the T-Wolves cannot afford to slip up against them. After all, they can only cuss out themselves so many times.
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