After beating the Nuggets soundly in Denver in the first two games of the series, the T-wolves seemed to run out of gas. They lost the next three games by a combined 50 points, two of which came at home. While many expected the Nuggets to deliver the final blow in Game six on Thursday, the Wolves stunned the NBA world by beating them by over 40 points.
While Minnesota has a deep and talented roster, their playoff hopes live and die with Anthony Edwards. The 22-year-old is quickly becoming one of the best players in the league after being selected first overall in the 2020 draft. As good as he was during the season, Edwards has been even better in the postseason. He’s averaging 30.2 points, making 53.5% of his shots from the field and 42.5% from three.
The Wolves biggest advantage as a team is their defense. They were the best in the NBA during the season, and they have continued to shine in the postseason. They have held the Nuggets to under 100 points in each of their wins, showing just how much, they rely on their ability to limit points.
If Ant Edwards can stay hot and the team can dig deep for another impressive showing, the Wolves could become the favorite to win this season’s NBA Championship.