Anthony Edwards Called It Before Game 2 Even Started, and the Timberwolves Still Got Punked 133-95

Anthony Edwards walked into Game 2 of the Timberwolves playoff series against San Antonio with a crystal clear warning for his teammates: don't come out flat. The away team that steals Game 1? They get blown out in Game 2. It's basketball law.

Then the Timberwolves came out cool anyway. And it was a disaster.

The Numbers Tell You Everything

Minnesota scored 17 points in the first quarter and 18 in the second. They turned the ball over 22 times. By halftime, they were already down 24. By the end, the Spurs had built a 47-point hole, and what should have been a competitive playoff game turned into a 38-point blowout loss at San Antonio. The series is now tied 1-1, heading back to Minneapolis.

Edwards knew exactly what was happening as it unfolded. "We came out cool," he said after the game. "Look what happened."

The Spurs Came Ready to Suffocate

San Antonio showed up with a game plan and the intensity to execute it. They pressed full court, attacked the Timberwolves' dribble, and deployed selective double teams on Edwards whenever he crossed halfcourt. The goal was simple: get the ball out of his hands and disrupt his rhythm.

Edwards acknowledged the scheme but wasn't impressed with how Minnesota responded. "They was playing crazy, right?" he said. "Watch film, find the holes in it. We didn't make enough shots to get them out of it."

Coach Chris Finch had an even harsher take. He didn't like how Edwards and the rest of the playmakers handled the pressure and overload. His message to the team after the blowout was direct: "We just got punked."

Edwards didn't argue with the assessment. When told what Finch said, he paused. "Punked is crazy," he said. "But, I mean, just look at the film and see what we can gain from it."

That's what Game 3 is really about now. Minnesota had a chance to steal one on the road and nearly blew the series. They can't afford another performance like that in front of their home crowd.

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