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Anthony Edwards owns late-game errors after narrow Wolves win in Game 1
TL;DR
The Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly defeated the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Anthony Edwards acknowledged his late-game mistakes, attributing them to mental lapses despite scoring 18 points after returning from injury.
Key points
- Timberwolves won Game 1 against Spurs 104-102
- Anthony Edwards scored 18 points in 25 minutes
- Edwards acknowledged late-game mental lapses
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Minnesota beat San Antonio 104-102 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday night. Edwards, the 24-year-old Timberwolves guard and one of the most dynamic players in the league, returned unexpectedly from a bone bruise and hyperextended left knee to score 18 points in 25 minutes.
Edwards identifies mental lapses as the real issue from Game 1's closing stretch
"Ah man, I made so many mistakes at the end of the game. I'm disappointed in myself," he said. "For me, 75% of the game for me is my mind. My mind's got to be where it needs to be and in the last 2 minutes of the game, it wasn't. I gave up 2 offensive rebounds, turned the ball over. Yeah. I'll be better."
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Both of those rebounds went to , the ' reserve forward. He made them count, giving San Antonio the ball back and a final three-point attempt that could have tied the score.
Q&A
What did Anthony Edwards say about his performance in Game 1?
Anthony Edwards expressed disappointment in himself for making mistakes in the game's closing moments, stating that his mind wasn't focused.
How did the Timberwolves perform in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals?
The Timberwolves won 104-102 against the Spurs in a closely contested Game 1.
What injury did Anthony Edwards return from in Game 1?
Anthony Edwards returned from a bone bruise and a hyperextended left knee to play in Game 1.
