The Minnesota Timberwolves put on a remarkable display during their final three matchups of the 2024-25 NBA regular season. Anthony Edwards not only showed off his extraordinary talents on the court but also led the Timberwolves to an impressive trio of victories.
These wins positioned the Timberwolves in sixth place in the Western Conference standings, securing a coveted playoff spot. They are set to challenge the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs. Interestingly, as Game 1 approaches, Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt discussed the defensive strategy aimed at neutralizing his former teammate, Edwards.
“He’s a great offensive player, man. He’s super physical, he’s shooting it well this year, as you can see. So just continue to just make it tough for him. He can get going quick, so just not to get anything easy for him,” Vanderbilt said.
Jarred Vanderbilt on Anthony Edwards: "He's a great offensive player, man. He's super physical, he's shooting it well this year, as you can see. So just continue to just make it tough for him. He can get going quick, so just not to get anything easy for him."
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Edwards kept fans on the edge of their seats with his dominating performance during the 2024-25 NBA season. In a recent game against the Utah Jazz, he made seven three-pointers, bringing his total for the season to 320. This remarkable achievement has earned him the title of three-point leader for the season.
JJ Redick Focuses On Developing A Strategy To Neutralize Anthony Edwards In The Playoffs Series
The playoff series between the Lakers and Timberwolves is shaping up to be incredibly thrilling, as both teams gear up at an elite level with victory in sight. In a recent interview after Tuesday’s practice, Lakers head coach JJ Redick emphasized that his main priority is crafting a strategy to effectively contain the explosive Anthony Edwards.
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“I mean, the thing that jumps out at you is just the three-point volume,” Redick said. “His ability to make shots at a really high level off the bounce. His pick-and-roll threes, his iso threes, dribble-up transition threes, he shoots them all at a really high clip,” Redick said.
The first game of the Lakers vs. Timberwolves series will occur on April 19th at 8:30 PM at the Crypto.com Arena.
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