Anthony Edwards 'Disappointed' Despite Timberwolves' Wild Win vs. Spurs
Anthony Edwards expressed disappointment in his own performance despite the Minnesota Timberwolves' 104-102 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Edwards, returning from a knee injury that was expected to sideline him for weeks, scored 18 points off the bench in 25 minutes. Victor Wembanyama made NBA history with 12 blocks, but the Spurs fell short in a close contest.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama recorded 12 blocks, setting a new NBA record for blocks in a playoff game.
- ▪Anthony Edwards returned from a bone bruise and hyperextended left knee to play 25 minutes in Game 1.
- ▪Edwards scored 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting, with three assists and three rebounds.
- ▪The Timberwolves held a nine-point lead late in the fourth quarter before the Spurs nearly completed a comeback.
- ▪Minnesota is aiming for its third consecutive Western Conference Finals appearance, though the franchise has never reached the NBA Finals.
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By Megan ArmstrongShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.San Antonio Spurs supernova and reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama made league history by blocking 12 shots against the Minnesota Timberwolves in an electric Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.Despite Wemby's heroics, the chronically scrappy Timberwolves stole Game 1 with a 104-102 win at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Monday night. Timberwolves All-Star guard Anthony Edwards wasn't fazed by any of that. "Ah, man, I made so many mistakes at the end of the game," Edwards said on the court after the final buzzer during NBC and Peacock's broadcast.
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