“Raised by wolves”. This is how the Minnesota Timberwolves present, by direct translation, their DNA wherever they go. A young, athletic team par excellence and that puts the direct to the NBA Playoffs. They are here, the changes in their squad they fit like a glove and its differential factor, Anthony Edwards, is the latest star to land in the NBA. You can refer to the facts.
It happened in Los Angeles and it happened in Sacramento. The Wolves had the worst possible ‘back to back’, in which they faced two direct rivals for the Playoffs. And they come out stronger. Two wins, with Anthony Edwards making the difference in the final minutes. He executed the Lakers with a triple, Sacramento with two highly complex baskets. Offensive, physical resources and with the ability to win. An all-round star.
Don’t miss a thing with NBA League Pass!
Edwards is not a player who meets the norm. He came to the NBA with doubts, since he was chosen as number 1 in the Draft but he always seemed far from the script. ‘Ant’ liked American football and even appreciated that if they called him from the NFL he would have no qualms about changing the basket for the helmet. It didn’t happen, of course, and ‘raised by wolves’ steps forward to confirm Minnesota.
In 2022 they had their first experience in the Playoffs and in 2023 they are looking for a direct place in the post-season. There are 34 wins and 32 losses, and they fight for everything with the Suns (two wins away), Warriors (one win away) and a tie with Dallas. They are seventh and one of the teams with the most room for improvement. Veteran heart of figures like Conley, Edwards and McDaniels to provide physicality, defense and the ability of the former number 1 in the Draft, and the interior presence of Towns and Gobert. If they escape from their egos and know how to take advantage… They will ask for passage
