In a nail-biting clash against the Golden State Warriors, the Minnesota Timberwolves clinched a crucial 114-110 victory, bolstering their position in the Western Conference playoff race.
Anthony Edwards showcased his mettle by delivering 23 points and sealing the win with decisive free throws in the closing moments.
Edwards’ foresight extends beyond the basketball court, as he had previously predicted the Timberwolves’ success to his Team USA teammates during the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
During his time with Team USA, Edwards confidently proclaimed the Timberwolves’ rise to prominence, along with the emergence of the Orlando Magic and the resurgence of the New York Knicks.
“I’m just happy we’re not in the play-in game,” Edwards stated, reflecting on his prediction. “My USA brothers we’re going to be in the play-in again. I’m happy to prove the wrong. I told them we’re going to be top three in the West and they were like, ‘Nah, y’all going to be in the play-in again, it’s cool.’
“I actually told them that Orlando was going to be in the playoffs. I told them that Tyrese [Haliburton] would be in the play-in game. I told them that New York would be super good.”
The Timberwolves’ current standing validates Edwards’ bold assertion, as they remain firmly entrenched in the upper echelon of the Western Conference.
As the regular season approaches its conclusion, the Timberwolves are poised to make a formidable postseason run.
With Edwards leading the charge, the Timberwolves have transformed from playoff hopefuls to legitimate contenders in the fiercely competitive Western Conference.
