The Golden State Warriors hope to regain control of their control over the Minnesota Timberwolves’ second-round series in the home court.
Unfortunately for the Warriors, they couldn't do that as the Timberwolves made a comeback in the fourth quarter and led 2-1 in the series.
It was a disappointing end for the Warriors as they were able to bring the lead to the fourth quarter, but despite the incredible performances of Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga, they still couldn't hold on.
Of course, the Timberwolves’ comeback effort was largely a great performance from Julius Randle, who opened a triple-double in the second half with Anthony Edwards.
Edwards finished the game with 36 points, with 28 points scoring the game in the second half, earning four rebounds and four assists as he helped lead the Timberwolves to a crucial victory, giving them a 2-1 series lead.
After the game, Edwards praised Kuminga for her motivation in the second half.
“When Cushinga dunked on me, that made me go,” Edwards told the media what motivated him in the second half after the third game.
"When Kuminga seized me, it made me go."
- Sports Center (@sportscenter) May 11, 2025
Anthony Edwards motivated him in the second half 👀 pic.twitter.com/qqzhfypwaq
Of course, Cushinga had more than four minutes left in the third quarter, throwing a poster on Edwards to inspire the rest of the game.
Jonthan Kuminga throws it off 🔨
- Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 11, 2025
📺#nbaonabcpic.twitter.com/iyhizcik5m
Edwards eventually seized his poster on a 36-point performance from Warriors Center Kevon Looney, which Minnesota needs in the win.
Anthony Edwards' poster dunk pic.twitter.com/elamm7q7or
-primawis23 (@firstwis23) May 11, 2025
This is Edwards' best performance in the second round after struggling in Games 1 and 2.
In Game 1, the star defender scored 23 points despite the cold shooting, despite his ankle injury, and he missed the game for 20 points.
With Edwards now having a pace after a slow start to the series, the Warriors will have to lock him on defense in Game 4 on Monday.