The Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves in a postgame mood that felt like a loss despite their hard-fought 114-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. The team, with playoff expectations, struggled to find its footing and acknowledged they need to play better.
Rudy Gobert’s dominant performance, with 23 points, 19 rebounds, and three blocks, helped the Wolves secure the win. Anthony Edwards also shone with 37 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter, as he hit a game-sealing shot-clock-beating prayer with 7.4 seconds remaining.
However, the team’s inconsistency was evident, committing 15 turnovers, including five from Naz Reid and six from Jaden McDaniels. Despite this, Gobert and Edwards proved to be a formidable duo, offsetting Quentin Grimes’ 28 points in the final minutes.
In the postgame locker room, coach Chris Finch acknowledged that the team needs to work on its connectivity and addressing individual mistakes. “We have too many times individually where we let a missed shot or bad turnover carry over for multiple possessions,” Finch said.
Edwards also expressed his confidence in finding solutions, saying, “What’s missing, I’m not gonna talk about it. I’m gonna talk to my teammates, and we’ll figure it out.” The Wolves will look to build on this win as they navigate the tight playoff race.
Source: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-timberwolves-philadelphia-76ers-anthony-edwards-rudy-gobert-western-conference-playoffs/601323392