Timberwolves Star Receives High Praise After Sweeping Suns

There was high praise for Minnesota Timberwolves rising star Anthony Edwards as they swept the Phoenix Suns to become the first team to advance to the second round of the playoffs.

Timberwolves Star Receives High Praise After Sweeping Suns

The Timberwolves survived the best offensive output the Suns offered all series to seal the series sweep at the Footprint Center in Arizona. This is the first time in their 35-year history that they will be recording a sweep in the postseason. It’s just the second time in their history that they passed the first round of the playoffs; the other time was in 2004.

Edwards arguably saved his best performances for last. He put up 40 points on 13-for-23 shooting, nine rebounds, six assists, one steal, and two blocks in 41 minutes of action. He led his team in three-pointers (seven) and, more interestingly, offensive rebounds (four).

Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double on the night, 28 points and 10 rebounds on an efficient 11-for-17 shooting performance. Jaden McDaniels continued to impress on the offensive end, adding 18 points on 6-of-12 shots. His jump from 10.5 points per game during the regular season to 14.3 during the playoffs has been a welcome surprise.

Suns star Devin Booker left it a little too late to have an impact in the series. He recorded his first 30-point game of the series despite recording 25 30+ point games during the regular season. Booker finished the game with 49 points on 13-of-21 shooting, five rebounds, six assists, two steals, and one block. He made 20 of his 21 free throw attempts.

Kevin Durant scored 33 points on a highly efficient 12-of-17 from the field. He also contributed nine rebounds, five assists, and four blocks. Ultimately, the 82 points from their star tandem proved to not be enough, and there will be tough questions asked this summer within the Suns organization, especially surrounding Frank Vogel’s job security.

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