Charlie Walton: FINAL: Wolves 102, Warriors 97 Massive win from Minnesota’s Batmans. Anthony Edwards with 36 points, 28 coming in the second half. Julius Randle with a triple-double (24p, 12a, 10r). Wolves needed all of that. Huge win. Wolves lead 2-1 Next: Game 4, Monday
Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
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Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The way Anthony Edwards fought through tonight to have a great second half was big time.
Bro simply decided he couldn’t be guarded and went to work – 11:14 PM
The way Anthony Edwards fought through tonight to have a great second half was big time.
Bro simply decided he couldn’t be guarded and went to work – 11:14 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
That’s literally the same verticality they allowed looney to get away with on Anthony Edwards at the end of the third quarter. If that wasn’t a foul, that Kuminga take to the basket is not a foul – 11:00 PM
That’s literally the same verticality they allowed looney to get away with on Anthony Edwards at the end of the third quarter. If that wasn’t a foul, that Kuminga take to the basket is not a foul – 11:00 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jimmy Butler 3rd quarter: 4/6 FGs (1/1 3s), 1/2 FTs, 4 assists, 0 turnovers
Timberwolves bench getting packed up by Kuminga
Big five minutes with Anthony Edwards and Butler resting to begin 4th quarter – 10:40 PM
Jimmy Butler 3rd quarter: 4/6 FGs (1/1 3s), 1/2 FTs, 4 assists, 0 turnovers
Timberwolves bench getting packed up by Kuminga
Big five minutes with Anthony Edwards and Butler resting to begin 4th quarter – 10:40 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jimmy Butler had more first quarter buckets in Game 3 (5/7 FGs) than Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle combined (4/14 FGs)
But it’s only tied because Golden State is getting spanked on the glass – 9:12 PM
Jimmy Butler had more first quarter buckets in Game 3 (5/7 FGs) than Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle combined (4/14 FGs)
But it’s only tied because Golden State is getting spanked on the glass – 9:12 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Wolves coach Chris Finch says that Anthony Edwards will be “hopefully as close to full go as you can be” in Game 3, coming off his sprained left ankle. He said Edwards went through a workout Friday and was not experiencing any “ill effects” from the injury – 7:03 PM
Wolves coach Chris Finch says that Anthony Edwards will be “hopefully as close to full go as you can be” in Game 3, coming off his sprained left ankle. He said Edwards went through a workout Friday and was not experiencing any “ill effects” from the injury – 7:03 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“[Anthony Edwards] is the best young leader in the game.”
@KendrickPerkins praises Ant-Man for bouncing back and leading the Timberwolves to a Game 2 victory 💪 pic.x.com/jm9voa8hgY – 3:29 PM
“[Anthony Edwards] is the best young leader in the game.”
@KendrickPerkins praises Ant-Man for bouncing back and leading the Timberwolves to a Game 2 victory 💪 pic.x.com/jm9voa8hgY – 3:29 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Anthony Edwards returns after ankle scare, scores 20 in Wolves’ win sportando.basketball/en/anthony-edw… – 2:35 AM
Anthony Edwards returns after ankle scare, scores 20 in Wolves’ win sportando.basketball/en/anthony-edw… – 2:35 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Naz Reid is always my barometer when Anthony Edwards goes down as to how serious it is. Naz said again he knew Ant would be OK. “I’ve seen this movie 80 times,” he said with a laugh. – 11:49 PM
Naz Reid is always my barometer when Anthony Edwards goes down as to how serious it is. Naz said again he knew Ant would be OK. “I’ve seen this movie 80 times,” he said with a laugh. – 11:49 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Josh Minott as Anthony Edwards began his media availability: “My man’s got an immortal ankle” – 11:25 PM
Josh Minott as Anthony Edwards began his media availability: “My man’s got an immortal ankle” – 11:25 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
I did not have Michael Irvin kissing Anthony Edwards on the cheek on my NBA playoffs Bingo card for tonight, but there you have it. – 11:06 PM
I did not have Michael Irvin kissing Anthony Edwards on the cheek on my NBA playoffs Bingo card for tonight, but there you have it. – 11:06 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards back out here working out to get ready for the 2nd half pic.x.com/Bd4CSEl6vZ – 9:56 PM
Anthony Edwards back out here working out to get ready for the 2nd half pic.x.com/Bd4CSEl6vZ – 9:56 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is back on the court and testing his left ankle during halftime pic.x.com/n9M8sPBOgV – 9:52 PM
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is back on the court and testing his left ankle during halftime pic.x.com/n9M8sPBOgV – 9:52 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Anthony Edwards just ran onto the floor, trying to work out that ankle – 9:51 PM
Anthony Edwards just ran onto the floor, trying to work out that ankle – 9:51 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Anthony Edwards has emerged for the second half. Crowd recognized it. – 9:51 PM
Anthony Edwards has emerged for the second half. Crowd recognized it. – 9:51 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Anthony Edwards questionable with a 17-point halftime lead = play defense, tell Julius Randle to not lose his damn mind, and get Terrence Shannon Jr. in the game
Ant shouldn’t be needed to finish this game – 9:42 PM
Anthony Edwards questionable with a 17-point halftime lead = play defense, tell Julius Randle to not lose his damn mind, and get Terrence Shannon Jr. in the game
Ant shouldn’t be needed to finish this game – 9:42 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Wolves lead 56-39 at the half. We have to see how Anthony Edwards’ left ankle impacts the rest of the night. – 9:42 PM
The Wolves lead 56-39 at the half. We have to see how Anthony Edwards’ left ankle impacts the rest of the night. – 9:42 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
From the T’Wolves: Anthony Edwards (Left Ankle Sprain) is QUESTIONABLE to return tonight. – 9:41 PM
From the T’Wolves: Anthony Edwards (Left Ankle Sprain) is QUESTIONABLE to return tonight. – 9:41 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Edwards is questionable to return with a sprained left ankle, per the Wolves. – 9:39 PM
Anthony Edwards is questionable to return with a sprained left ankle, per the Wolves. – 9:39 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards is helped to the locker room after clutching his lower leg pic.x.com/oKaMMNeAk0 – 9:29 PM
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards is helped to the locker room after clutching his lower leg pic.x.com/oKaMMNeAk0 – 9:29 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Anthony Edwards couldn’t put any weight on a leg and had to be helped off to the locker room. Draymond Green came out to see if Edwards was OK and stayed there until Edwards was helped up, grimacing in pain. – 9:28 PM
Anthony Edwards couldn’t put any weight on a leg and had to be helped off to the locker room. Draymond Green came out to see if Edwards was OK and stayed there until Edwards was helped up, grimacing in pain. – 9:28 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Anthony Edwards to the locker room. Not putting much weight on his left ankle. – 9:28 PM
Anthony Edwards to the locker room. Not putting much weight on his left ankle. – 9:28 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Edwards is down the floor clutching his left ankle. He had it iced in the locker room after Game 1. – 9:26 PM
Anthony Edwards is down the floor clutching his left ankle. He had it iced in the locker room after Game 1. – 9:26 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards is down, grabbing above his left ankle. Wolves call timeout. – 9:26 PM
Anthony Edwards is down, grabbing above his left ankle. Wolves call timeout. – 9:26 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Edwards is getting oxygen in the back during the quarter break. He did the same thing last year during the playoffs, maximizing his time off the court to get refreshed – 9:08 PM
Anthony Edwards is getting oxygen in the back during the quarter break. He did the same thing last year during the playoffs, maximizing his time off the court to get refreshed – 9:08 PM
More on this storyline
Dave McMenamin: Wolves coach Chris Finch says that Anthony Edwards will be “hopefully as close to full go as you can be” in Game 3, coming off his sprained left ankle. He said Edwards went through a workout Friday and was not experiencing any “ill effects” from the injury -via Twitter @mcten / May 10, 2025
LeBron James: Now, you know, you have your big guys that make big plays at the end of games, throughout the game, or whatever the case may be, but ultimately, you know, teams win championships. And I understand that. And it’s never just about me and Luka. It was never just about, you know, Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle. You know, it was always Minnesota versus the Lakers. And I understand that. And I — and I am at a point in my career now where I, you know, I don’t lose sleep over that, like, [ __ ] how did — how did me and Luka lose? Like, well, yeah, well, there’s — there’s eight other guys on the floor, you know, so of course, you know. -via YouTube / May 10, 2025
Conley understood the assignment. By the time the Wolves forced that shot clock violation with 9:49 to play in the second quarter, Hield had only taken three shots. The Warriors managed just 15 points in the first quarter and would trail by as many as 22 points in the first half. Conley may have only scored six points and picked up two assists in fewer than 18 minutes on the floor, but his doggedness at the start of the game gave the Wolves everything they needed to get their swagger back. “Bite-Bite brought all the energy tonight, and we just fed off of it,” Anthony Edwards said, scanning a group of unfamiliar media faces standing in front of him for this second-round game. “If y’all don’t know who Bite-Bite is, (it’s) Mike Conley.” -via New York Times / May 9, 2025