“Minnesota can’t shoot off the dribble out from Ant Man, that’s not going to cut it against OKC. … I’m looking at the Thunder sweeping the Timberwolves… I will be happy if they win a game” said Stephen A. Smith in the aftermath of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 2 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The sportscaster’s confidence in Anthony Edwards and company had diminished amid a poor shooting performance and defense, especially when it came to the 23-year-old star.
But now, midway through Game 3, the Wolves are flipping the script. Up 44-20 with 8:48 left in the second quarter, they’re silencing doubters — and Smith most of all. And at the heart of this turnaround? A crucial behind-the-scenes meeting that helped ignite Ant’s resurgence.
Prior to Game 3, ESPN’s Shams Charania engaged in a discussion with Malika Andrews. During the same, he revealed that “I’m being told the Timberwolves had a 45 minute long film session this morning that’s much longer than usual for this team on game day, and a lot of conversations, since Game 2, have revolved around making quicker decisions, playing with pace, playing aggressively, and smartly”. From the looks of it, the strategy seems to be working out well for Anthony Edwards and co.
Shams:
“The Timberwolves had a 45 minute long film session this morning that’s much longer than usual for this team on game day” pic.twitter.com/HvvMlmXaGn
— Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) May 25, 2025
This is a developing story.
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