Kevin Durant on Anthony Edwards trash talk: 'Yeah it's just basketball...it's on me to keep coming back'
Gerald Bourguet: Kevin Durant on Anthony Edwards trash talking him after making those 3s: “Yeah, it’s just basketball – not even playoffs, it’s just hoop. You get hot, you make shots, you make tough shots, you’re gonna feel excited about yourself. So it’s on me to keep coming back” pic.twitter.com/Y25LOvUdN5
Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet
Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Everybody knows that’s my favorite player of all-time. That was probably one of the best feelings ever in my whole life for sure.”
Anthony Edwards talks trash to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker off: Takeaways from #Suns Game 1 loss to T-Wolves #NBAPlayoffs tinyurl.com/45vrr7y9 pic.twitter.com/2PUoXK1HJf – 10:21 PM
“Everybody knows that’s my favorite player of all-time. That was probably one of the best feelings ever in my whole life for sure.”
Anthony Edwards talks trash to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker off: Takeaways from #Suns Game 1 loss to T-Wolves #NBAPlayoffs tinyurl.com/45vrr7y9 pic.twitter.com/2PUoXK1HJf – 10:21 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Anthony Edwards puts up 33, Timberwolves make statement with 25 point Game 1 win
nbcsports.com/nba/news/antho… – 8:35 PM
Anthony Edwards puts up 33, Timberwolves make statement with 25 point Game 1 win
nbcsports.com/nba/news/antho… – 8:35 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Naz Reid on Anthony Edwards: “When you watch Ant, you’re seeing some things that you’ve never seen before. It’s kind of crazy. You get us on the bench going crazy.” – 7:38 PM
Naz Reid on Anthony Edwards: “When you watch Ant, you’re seeing some things that you’ve never seen before. It’s kind of crazy. You get us on the bench going crazy.” – 7:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s just hoop. You get hot, you make shots, you make tough shots. You’re going to feel excited about yourself. It’s on me to keep coming back, showing him a tough look.”
Kevin Durant on Anthony Edwards talking trash to him after a 3 in 2nd half of #Suns Game 1 loss to Wolves. pic.twitter.com/XijhSRwRpd – 7:21 PM
“It’s just hoop. You get hot, you make shots, you make tough shots. You’re going to feel excited about yourself. It’s on me to keep coming back, showing him a tough look.”
Kevin Durant on Anthony Edwards talking trash to him after a 3 in 2nd half of #Suns Game 1 loss to Wolves. pic.twitter.com/XijhSRwRpd – 7:21 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant on Anthony Edwards trash talking him after making those 3s: “Yeah, it’s just basketball – not even playoffs, it’s just hoop. You get hot, you make shots, you make tough shots, you’re gonna feel excited about yourself. So it’s on me to keep coming back” pic.twitter.com/Y25LOvUdN5 – 7:19 PM
Kevin Durant on Anthony Edwards trash talking him after making those 3s: “Yeah, it’s just basketball – not even playoffs, it’s just hoop. You get hot, you make shots, you make tough shots, you’re gonna feel excited about yourself. So it’s on me to keep coming back” pic.twitter.com/Y25LOvUdN5 – 7:19 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards on Kevin Durant:
“At one point, I was like god damn, he nice.” – 7:00 PM
Anthony Edwards on Kevin Durant:
“At one point, I was like god damn, he nice.” – 7:00 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: MIN 120, PHX 95
Durant: 31 Pts, 7 Reb, 11-17 FG
Booker: 18 Pts, 5 Ast, 5-16 FG
Beal: 15 Pts, 6 Ast, 6-10 FG
Edwards: 33 Pts, 9 Reb, 6 Ast, 14-24 FG
Wolves up 1-0 – 6:25 PM
Final: MIN 120, PHX 95
Durant: 31 Pts, 7 Reb, 11-17 FG
Booker: 18 Pts, 5 Ast, 5-16 FG
Beal: 15 Pts, 6 Ast, 6-10 FG
Edwards: 33 Pts, 9 Reb, 6 Ast, 14-24 FG
Wolves up 1-0 – 6:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Edwards breakaway slam off Durant turnover.
#Suns down 20 with 3:37 left. Timeout Suns. – 6:24 PM
Edwards breakaway slam off Durant turnover.
#Suns down 20 with 3:37 left. Timeout Suns. – 6:24 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Anthony Edwards with the steal and SLAM in transition 😤
(via @BallySportsNOR)
pic.twitter.com/hLae8XlWW5 – 6:23 PM
Anthony Edwards with the steal and SLAM in transition 😤
(via @BallySportsNOR)
pic.twitter.com/hLae8XlWW5 – 6:23 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Anthony Edwards vs. Phoenix Suns (Western Conference Playoffs, Game 1)
33 points
9 rebounds
6 assists
2 steals
14-24 FG
Ant is here to play. Timberwolves lead 1-0. #NBAPlayoffs #WolvesBack – 6:20 PM
Anthony Edwards vs. Phoenix Suns (Western Conference Playoffs, Game 1)
33 points
9 rebounds
6 assists
2 steals
14-24 FG
Ant is here to play. Timberwolves lead 1-0. #NBAPlayoffs #WolvesBack – 6:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Anthony Edwards today:
33 PTS
9 REB
6 AST
2 STL
4-8 3P
Top 10 all-time in playoff PPG. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 6:20 PM
Anthony Edwards today:
33 PTS
9 REB
6 AST
2 STL
4-8 3P
Top 10 all-time in playoff PPG. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 6:20 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Gobert knows the skeptics are out there. This has been a big Game 1 for him. 14p, 16r, 6-7 FTs, just poked it away from KD. He’s been outstanding. +19 – 6:18 PM
Gobert knows the skeptics are out there. This has been a big Game 1 for him. 14p, 16r, 6-7 FTs, just poked it away from KD. He’s been outstanding. +19 – 6:18 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Durant just passed Kareem for 4th most career 30+ point playoff games. The Top 6 is now as follows:
1- LeBron 120
2- Jordan 109
3- Kobe 88
4- Durant 76
5- Kareem 75
6- West 74
No one else has more than 60. – 6:10 PM
Durant just passed Kareem for 4th most career 30+ point playoff games. The Top 6 is now as follows:
1- LeBron 120
2- Jordan 109
3- Kobe 88
4- Durant 76
5- Kareem 75
6- West 74
No one else has more than 60. – 6:10 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Anthony Edwards today:
31 PTS
8 REB
6 AST
4-8 3P
Top 10 all-time in playoff PPG. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 6:09 PM
Anthony Edwards today:
31 PTS
8 REB
6 AST
4-8 3P
Top 10 all-time in playoff PPG. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 6:09 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Se ríe KD porque lo ha visto todo y porque Ant le hace recordar a Kevin cuando él era un joven midiéndose contra los grandes de su época en la NBA.
Vídeo: @NBA
pic.twitter.com/GpO37F0Xvn – 6:05 PM
Se ríe KD porque lo ha visto todo y porque Ant le hace recordar a Kevin cuando él era un joven midiéndose contra los grandes de su época en la NBA.
Vídeo: @NBA
pic.twitter.com/GpO37F0Xvn – 6:05 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Statement from Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves. This game really couldn’t have gone better for them in terms of re-establishing the tone of this matchup.
Again, this was a 56-win team. Matchup problems aside, the Suns were never just gonna streamroll them – 6:04 PM
Statement from Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves. This game really couldn’t have gone better for them in terms of re-establishing the tone of this matchup.
Again, this was a 56-win team. Matchup problems aside, the Suns were never just gonna streamroll them – 6:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Anthony Edwards with 31 points, 4-of-7 from 3. Suns down 105-80 with 7:30 left in game. #Suns – 6:02 PM
Anthony Edwards with 31 points, 4-of-7 from 3. Suns down 105-80 with 7:30 left in game. #Suns – 6:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with more than 75 thirty-point playoff games:
LeBron
MJ
Kobe
And now, Kevin Durant. pic.twitter.com/tyGTiLsCsa – 6:01 PM
Players with more than 75 thirty-point playoff games:
LeBron
MJ
Kobe
And now, Kevin Durant. pic.twitter.com/tyGTiLsCsa – 6:01 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Fun fact: Anthony Edwards is already fourth all-time in playoff points for the Wolves. pic.twitter.com/eWsoocYmkW – 5:58 PM
Fun fact: Anthony Edwards is already fourth all-time in playoff points for the Wolves. pic.twitter.com/eWsoocYmkW – 5:58 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Anthony Edwards drops 18 in the 3rd quarter and is jawing right in KD’s face. pic.twitter.com/9xbho7kZsH – 5:55 PM
Anthony Edwards drops 18 in the 3rd quarter and is jawing right in KD’s face. pic.twitter.com/9xbho7kZsH – 5:55 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Earlier this week on NBA Today, I asked Anthony Edwards about what it would mean to beat his personal GOAT, Kevin Durant: pic.twitter.com/7ui5kGOymx – 5:47 PM
Earlier this week on NBA Today, I asked Anthony Edwards about what it would mean to beat his personal GOAT, Kevin Durant: pic.twitter.com/7ui5kGOymx – 5:47 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: MIN 92, PHX 72
Durant: 28 Pts, 4 Reb, 10-16 FG
Beal: 15 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-10 FG
Booker: 11 Pts, 3 Ast, 3-13 FG
Edwards: 28 Pts, 5 Reb, 12-19 FG
Wolves close 3Q on a 19-4 downpour – 5:46 PM
End of 3Q: MIN 92, PHX 72
Durant: 28 Pts, 4 Reb, 10-16 FG
Beal: 15 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-10 FG
Booker: 11 Pts, 3 Ast, 3-13 FG
Edwards: 28 Pts, 5 Reb, 12-19 FG
Wolves close 3Q on a 19-4 downpour – 5:46 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
A tour de force of a 3rd quarter for Anthony Edwards. He’s up to 28, 5r, 4a. Wolves up 20 going into the 4th. – 5:46 PM
A tour de force of a 3rd quarter for Anthony Edwards. He’s up to 28, 5r, 4a. Wolves up 20 going into the 4th. – 5:46 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Durant guarding Ant. These are the moments, y’all. Snatch the torch
sports.yahoo.com/the-nbas-newes… – 5:45 PM
Durant guarding Ant. These are the moments, y’all. Snatch the torch
sports.yahoo.com/the-nbas-newes… – 5:45 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Playoff Ant has arrived. He’s talking shit to KD as he gets up to 25 points. Suns down 16. – 5:43 PM
Playoff Ant has arrived. He’s talking shit to KD as he gets up to 25 points. Suns down 16. – 5:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Edwards hits 3 over Durant, talks trash, Durant smiles as they headed back down the court. Edwards with 25.
#Suns down 16. – 5:43 PM
Edwards hits 3 over Durant, talks trash, Durant smiles as they headed back down the court. Edwards with 25.
#Suns down 16. – 5:43 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Woo buddy. Anthony Edwards hits a 3 and is talking ALL the shit to Kevin Durant. KD can only laugh – 5:43 PM
Woo buddy. Anthony Edwards hits a 3 and is talking ALL the shit to Kevin Durant. KD can only laugh – 5:43 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Nickeil Alexander-Walker fights after getting crossed onto KD pic.twitter.com/Sh3vworC7E – 5:43 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker fights after getting crossed onto KD pic.twitter.com/Sh3vworC7E – 5:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Edwards leaning way back fader over Durant. Has 22. #Suns down 15 with 1:28 left in 3rd. #NBAPlayoffs – 5:42 PM
Edwards leaning way back fader over Durant. Has 22. #Suns down 15 with 1:28 left in 3rd. #NBAPlayoffs – 5:42 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Eubanks empty inside off feed from Durant.
Edwards has 20. Came into game averaging 14.3 in three regular season games vs. #Suns.
Most he scored against Phoenix this season? 17. Timeout Phoenix. Down 81-68 under three in 3rd. – 5:40 PM
Eubanks empty inside off feed from Durant.
Edwards has 20. Came into game averaging 14.3 in three regular season games vs. #Suns.
Most he scored against Phoenix this season? 17. Timeout Phoenix. Down 81-68 under three in 3rd. – 5:40 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
This step-through by Anthony Edwards is ridiculous pic.twitter.com/O2iXEvi3o6 – 5:37 PM
This step-through by Anthony Edwards is ridiculous pic.twitter.com/O2iXEvi3o6 – 5:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns going small with Durant at the 5 guarding Gobert and O’Neale at the four. Nurkic out.
#Suns down 10 as Edwards scores.
Nurkic back in as Allen heads back to locker room with limp. #NBAPlayoffs – 5:35 PM
Suns going small with Durant at the 5 guarding Gobert and O’Neale at the four. Nurkic out.
#Suns down 10 as Edwards scores.
Nurkic back in as Allen heads back to locker room with limp. #NBAPlayoffs – 5:35 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Suns pull Nurkic, go with Durant at the 5, and now Gobert is on him – 5:34 PM
Suns pull Nurkic, go with Durant at the 5, and now Gobert is on him – 5:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker has taken just one shot in 3rd quarter.
I get other guys got it going, particularly Durant and Beal has hit some shots in the 3rd, but still.
In the meantime, Gobert with the turnaround jumper over Nurkic from 12 feet out. Fouled. FT.
#Suns down eight again #NBAPlayoffs – 5:29 PM
Booker has taken just one shot in 3rd quarter.
I get other guys got it going, particularly Durant and Beal has hit some shots in the 3rd, but still.
In the meantime, Gobert with the turnaround jumper over Nurkic from 12 feet out. Fouled. FT.
#Suns down eight again #NBAPlayoffs – 5:29 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Incredible shot-making in this third quarter.
Kevin Durant
Bradley Beal
Rudy Gobert
Incredible – 5:28 PM
Incredible shot-making in this third quarter.
Kevin Durant
Bradley Beal
Rudy Gobert
Incredible – 5:28 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
There is no stopping Kevin Durant 🔥
(via @Suns)
pic.twitter.com/BIwxZE1aU6 – 5:22 PM
There is no stopping Kevin Durant 🔥
(via @Suns)
pic.twitter.com/BIwxZE1aU6 – 5:22 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns going at KAT more actively on the defensive end. KD’s been targeting him on switches, and now Beal puts him on skates for the middy. Suns back within 4 – 5:22 PM
Suns going at KAT more actively on the defensive end. KD’s been targeting him on switches, and now Beal puts him on skates for the middy. Suns back within 4 – 5:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
McDaniels isn’t there offensively in terms of creating his own shot. If he gets there, scary player.
#Suns down 8 as Durant has 22. The battle with Towns inside has been interesting in terms of defending the big fella. Durant fighting to stay in front. – 5:14 PM
McDaniels isn’t there offensively in terms of creating his own shot. If he gets there, scary player.
#Suns down 8 as Durant has 22. The battle with Towns inside has been interesting in terms of defending the big fella. Durant fighting to stay in front. – 5:14 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Allen sprints it up off a miss to find Beal who immediately steps into a catch-and-shoot 3.
Durant off a miss finds a middy.
Suns locating some pace. – 5:12 PM
Allen sprints it up off a miss to find Beal who immediately steps into a catch-and-shoot 3.
Durant off a miss finds a middy.
Suns locating some pace. – 5:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Timberwolves 61 Suns 51 H.
PHX: Durant 18 pts, Beal, Nurkic 8. Booker 7 (3 PFs).
MIN: Towns 13, Edwards 10 (3 PFs), McDaniels 9.
Turnovers: Each team has seven (T-Wolves 9 pts off Suns turnovers, Suns 8 pts off T-Wolves turnovers).
12 lead changes, 7 ties. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/sJO0UCgwY3 – 5:04 PM
Timberwolves 61 Suns 51 H.
PHX: Durant 18 pts, Beal, Nurkic 8. Booker 7 (3 PFs).
MIN: Towns 13, Edwards 10 (3 PFs), McDaniels 9.
Turnovers: Each team has seven (T-Wolves 9 pts off Suns turnovers, Suns 8 pts off T-Wolves turnovers).
12 lead changes, 7 ties. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/sJO0UCgwY3 – 5:04 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
When Phoenix tried pulling Nurkic to close the half small — the KD-at-the-5 look — the Wolves went to zone, forcing Phoenix, a high turnover team, to make passes. pic.twitter.com/XNEb3e6hRG – 5:01 PM
When Phoenix tried pulling Nurkic to close the half small — the KD-at-the-5 look — the Wolves went to zone, forcing Phoenix, a high turnover team, to make passes. pic.twitter.com/XNEb3e6hRG – 5:01 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Curious to see if the matchups change or how teams attack them. KAT on Durant had him as the pigeon more often than not but in ways that halted movement so KD could go to work. Does Conley become the target to get Allen and the movement going? – 5:01 PM
Curious to see if the matchups change or how teams attack them. KAT on Durant had him as the pigeon more often than not but in ways that halted movement so KD could go to work. Does Conley become the target to get Allen and the movement going? – 5:01 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: MIN 61, PHX 51
Durant: 18 Pts, 4 Reb, 6-12 FG
Nurkic: 8 Pts, 2 Reb, 4-6 FG
Beal: 8 Pts, 4 Ast, 4-6 FG
Booker: 7 Pts, 2 Ast, 3-9 FG
Towns: 13 Pts, 5 Reb, 4 Ast, 7-7 FT
Edwards: 10 Pts, 3 Ast, 4-8 FG
Suns down 21-6 in bench points and 16-2 in second chance points – 4:55 PM
Halftime: MIN 61, PHX 51
Durant: 18 Pts, 4 Reb, 6-12 FG
Nurkic: 8 Pts, 2 Reb, 4-6 FG
Beal: 8 Pts, 4 Ast, 4-6 FG
Booker: 7 Pts, 2 Ast, 3-9 FG
Towns: 13 Pts, 5 Reb, 4 Ast, 7-7 FT
Edwards: 10 Pts, 3 Ast, 4-8 FG
Suns down 21-6 in bench points and 16-2 in second chance points – 4:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Over-rated! Over-rated!”
T-Wolves crowd with Kevin Durant at FT line.
Has 18 in 1st half. #Suns down 12 with 21.5 seconds left in 1st half. – 4:53 PM
“Over-rated! Over-rated!”
T-Wolves crowd with Kevin Durant at FT line.
Has 18 in 1st half. #Suns down 12 with 21.5 seconds left in 1st half. – 4:53 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Wolves fans with the “overrated” chants as KD is at the line. Bold choice – 4:53 PM
Wolves fans with the “overrated” chants as KD is at the line. Bold choice – 4:53 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Wolves were ready for the Suns to go with KD at C and have gone zone. They’ve got 2 consecutive steals, but I don’t even give them much credit–those were Sunsian turnovers – 4:52 PM
Wolves were ready for the Suns to go with KD at C and have gone zone. They’ve got 2 consecutive steals, but I don’t even give them much credit–those were Sunsian turnovers – 4:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Got O’Neale, Beal, Durant, Allen and Nurkic.
Foul on O’Neale on Towns. #NBAPlayoffs #Suns – 4:48 PM
Got O’Neale, Beal, Durant, Allen and Nurkic.
Foul on O’Neale on Towns. #NBAPlayoffs #Suns – 4:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Allen working two-man game with Durant, but doesn’t pull the 3-point trigger twice before forcing a third one.
Beal cut on his lower leg. Getting treated. Stays in game. #NBAPlayoffs #Suns – 4:46 PM
Allen working two-man game with Durant, but doesn’t pull the 3-point trigger twice before forcing a third one.
Beal cut on his lower leg. Getting treated. Stays in game. #NBAPlayoffs #Suns – 4:46 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Kevin Durant checks in here at this dead ball before the play, so Wolves immediately bring in Jaden McDaniels for Naz Reid — obviously for defensive purposes.
Major win when he can also add offense. pic.twitter.com/T5HzqoVaRh – 4:39 PM
Kevin Durant checks in here at this dead ball before the play, so Wolves immediately bring in Jaden McDaniels for Naz Reid — obviously for defensive purposes.
Major win when he can also add offense. pic.twitter.com/T5HzqoVaRh – 4:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Naz Reid came up limping after that Kevin Durant drive. Wincing a bit but he’ll stay in the game – 4:35 PM
Naz Reid came up limping after that Kevin Durant drive. Wincing a bit but he’ll stay in the game – 4:35 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
That’s the foul they call on a drive after all these, KD on KAT? – 4:33 PM
That’s the foul they call on a drive after all these, KD on KAT? – 4:33 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Bradley Beal out there to start the 1Q without Devin Booker or Kevin Durant again. Yesterday at Suns practice, KD credited Vogel with that tweak helping Beal be more aggressive. First Suns possession, Beal scores – 4:19 PM
Bradley Beal out there to start the 1Q without Devin Booker or Kevin Durant again. Yesterday at Suns practice, KD credited Vogel with that tweak helping Beal be more aggressive. First Suns possession, Beal scores – 4:19 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Despite 2 fouls and 4 turnovers from Anthony Edwards, the Wolves are only down 1 after the 1st Q.
Edwards did have 7 points (2/3 from 2, 1/2 from 3) and 2 assists. – 4:15 PM
Despite 2 fouls and 4 turnovers from Anthony Edwards, the Wolves are only down 1 after the 1st Q.
Edwards did have 7 points (2/3 from 2, 1/2 from 3) and 2 assists. – 4:15 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 28, MIN 27
Durant: 11 Pts, 5-9 FG
Nurkic: 6 Pts, 2 Reb, 3-5 FG
Booker: 5 Pts, 2-5 FG
Edwards: 7 Pts, 2 Ast, 4 TOs, 3-5 FG
Suns were a +40 in 3 regular-season 1Qs against the Wolves, so MIN really needed a good start. They got it, but are still somehow down 1 – 4:15 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 28, MIN 27
Durant: 11 Pts, 5-9 FG
Nurkic: 6 Pts, 2 Reb, 3-5 FG
Booker: 5 Pts, 2-5 FG
Edwards: 7 Pts, 2 Ast, 4 TOs, 3-5 FG
Suns were a +40 in 3 regular-season 1Qs against the Wolves, so MIN really needed a good start. They got it, but are still somehow down 1 – 4:15 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards with 4 turnovers but those are the Wolves’ only turnovers so far – 4:12 PM
Anthony Edwards with 4 turnovers but those are the Wolves’ only turnovers so far – 4:12 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
The timberwolf logo at midcourt has that look on its face because of these KD fadeaways. – 4:10 PM
The timberwolf logo at midcourt has that look on its face because of these KD fadeaways. – 4:10 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Love having McDaniels as the primary matchup on Booker rather than KD. KD is going to kill anyone that he’s stronger than. – 4:08 PM
Love having McDaniels as the primary matchup on Booker rather than KD. KD is going to kill anyone that he’s stronger than. – 4:08 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Anthony Edwards gets off the ball and finds the open man twice in a row, and his teammates reward him for it with 3s. Gonna be interesting to see how much the Suns back off their help-heavy approach with Ant if that continues. Wolves up 23-22 early – 4:06 PM
Anthony Edwards gets off the ball and finds the open man twice in a row, and his teammates reward him for it with 3s. Gonna be interesting to see how much the Suns back off their help-heavy approach with Ant if that continues. Wolves up 23-22 early – 4:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kyle Anderson in guarding Durant.
Durant turnaround jumper.
Alexander-Walker 3 answer. #Suns up two. – 4:05 PM
Kyle Anderson in guarding Durant.
Durant turnaround jumper.
Alexander-Walker 3 answer. #Suns up two. – 4:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns check in O’Neale, Eubanks and Gordon for Beal, Allen and Nurkic.
So it’s Booker, Durant, Gordon, O’Neale and Eubanks.
Thoughts? #Suns up 20-17. #NBAPlayoffs – 4:04 PM
Suns check in O’Neale, Eubanks and Gordon for Beal, Allen and Nurkic.
So it’s Booker, Durant, Gordon, O’Neale and Eubanks.
Thoughts? #Suns up 20-17. #NBAPlayoffs – 4:04 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Defensively, Timberwolves-Suns reminds me a bit of Rockets-Warriors back in the day. Minnesota has taken the approach that Durant taking all of these mid-range shots, even if he makes them, is a good thing, because it limits 3’s and prevents Booker from getting in a rhythm. – 4:01 PM
Defensively, Timberwolves-Suns reminds me a bit of Rockets-Warriors back in the day. Minnesota has taken the approach that Durant taking all of these mid-range shots, even if he makes them, is a good thing, because it limits 3’s and prevents Booker from getting in a rhythm. – 4:01 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Game tied at 11, KD with 9 of the Suns’ first 11 points. Wrote about this earlier in the week, but Anthony Edwards needed to find pockets in semi-transition to be more aggressive, and he’s doing that early to get some open looks. Suns need to be a bit sharper on D – 3:59 PM
Game tied at 11, KD with 9 of the Suns’ first 11 points. Wrote about this earlier in the week, but Anthony Edwards needed to find pockets in semi-transition to be more aggressive, and he’s doing that early to get some open looks. Suns need to be a bit sharper on D – 3:59 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
This is the Wolves defense the Suns have been prepping for. Durant has got it going but other than that it’s been hard work.
Edwards with two turnovers but also got two shots to go down early.
Minnesota was ready for the KAT double and Gobert made the right cut. – 3:58 PM
This is the Wolves defense the Suns have been prepping for. Durant has got it going but other than that it’s been hard work.
Edwards with two turnovers but also got two shots to go down early.
Minnesota was ready for the KAT double and Gobert made the right cut. – 3:58 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
This Towns-Durant matchup is fascinating. KD is going to attack it all series, but the Timberwolves don’t really have an obvious alternative in their starting lineup (KAT has to guard SOMEONE).
They could start NAW, but they have a hard enough time scoring. – 3:58 PM
This Towns-Durant matchup is fascinating. KD is going to attack it all series, but the Timberwolves don’t really have an obvious alternative in their starting lineup (KAT has to guard SOMEONE).
They could start NAW, but they have a hard enough time scoring. – 3:58 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
How Wolves-Suns are matching up…
Gobert on Nurkic
Towns on Durant
McDaniels on Booker
Edwards on Beal
Conley on Allen
Nurkic on Gobert
Durant on Towns
Allen on Conley
Beal on Edwards
Booker on McDaniels – 3:57 PM
How Wolves-Suns are matching up…
Gobert on Nurkic
Towns on Durant
McDaniels on Booker
Edwards on Beal
Conley on Allen
Nurkic on Gobert
Durant on Towns
Allen on Conley
Beal on Edwards
Booker on McDaniels – 3:57 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Edwards on Beal
McDaneils on Booker
KAT on Durant
Conley on Allen
Beal on Edwards
Booker on McDaniels
Durant on Towns
Allen on Conley
(WiFi pls) – 3:54 PM
Edwards on Beal
McDaneils on Booker
KAT on Durant
Conley on Allen
Beal on Edwards
Booker on McDaniels
Durant on Towns
Allen on Conley
(WiFi pls) – 3:54 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns have already forced 2 turnovers on Anthony Edwards trying to dribble through the lane. KD with all 5 of Phoenix’s points so far, they’re getting him involved early with Towns on him – 3:53 PM
Suns have already forced 2 turnovers on Anthony Edwards trying to dribble through the lane. KD with all 5 of Phoenix’s points so far, they’re getting him involved early with Towns on him – 3:53 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
KD locked in ahead of Game 1 🔒
📺: Suns vs. Timberwolves | ESPN pic.twitter.com/DrIchAkkvl – 3:52 PM
KD locked in ahead of Game 1 🔒
📺: Suns vs. Timberwolves | ESPN pic.twitter.com/DrIchAkkvl – 3:52 PM
Steve Aschburner @AschNBA
I thought “posterize” is just a concept now. But the Timberwolves actually went old-school for that much ballyhooed Anthony Edwards slam earlier this season. pic.twitter.com/neB5PNfOga – 3:46 PM
I thought “posterize” is just a concept now. But the Timberwolves actually went old-school for that much ballyhooed Anthony Edwards slam earlier this season. pic.twitter.com/neB5PNfOga – 3:46 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We have zero experience together and that’s the thing I’m most eager about getting with this group with these #NBAPlayoffs beginning. Me and Devin Booker and Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal and the rest of these guys and the rest of our coaches going to battle.” Frank Vogel. #Suns pic.twitter.com/xglQZA6PBH – 2:36 PM
“We have zero experience together and that’s the thing I’m most eager about getting with this group with these #NBAPlayoffs beginning. Me and Devin Booker and Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal and the rest of these guys and the rest of our coaches going to battle.” Frank Vogel. #Suns pic.twitter.com/xglQZA6PBH – 2:36 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Kevin Durant is wearing his Nike KD 17 ahead of Suns-Timberwolves game one 😮💨
(via @NBAKicks)
pic.twitter.com/detyg2lfs8 – 2:28 PM
Kevin Durant is wearing his Nike KD 17 ahead of Suns-Timberwolves game one 😮💨
(via @NBAKicks)
pic.twitter.com/detyg2lfs8 – 2:28 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
Kevin Durant debuts his Nike KD 17 today in postseason opener on ESPN! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/8bwvxAAlnY – 2:18 PM
Kevin Durant debuts his Nike KD 17 today in postseason opener on ESPN! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/8bwvxAAlnY – 2:18 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Cason Wallace “I remember when I used to play video games, playing 2k I use to always pick Oklahoma City.” Mentioned the reason why was “Westbrook, I wanted to be a downhill guard” and mentioned Durant being a great scorer. – 2:08 PM
Cason Wallace “I remember when I used to play video games, playing 2k I use to always pick Oklahoma City.” Mentioned the reason why was “Westbrook, I wanted to be a downhill guard” and mentioned Durant being a great scorer. – 2:08 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Thunder KD being used by ESPN for nostalgia points in its latest NBA playoffs ad. I’m officially washed pic.twitter.com/yCRUIaJAkz – 12:48 PM
Thunder KD being used by ESPN for nostalgia points in its latest NBA playoffs ad. I’m officially washed pic.twitter.com/yCRUIaJAkz – 12:48 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: Steph is gone. LeBron and KD could exit early, too (or not). Is someone ready to truly snatch the mantle for the next generation? Is the NBA ready? sports.yahoo.com/the-nbas-newes… – 12:45 PM
New for @YahooSports: Steph is gone. LeBron and KD could exit early, too (or not). Is someone ready to truly snatch the mantle for the next generation? Is the NBA ready? sports.yahoo.com/the-nbas-newes… – 12:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Stay big or go small.
Jusuf Nurkic foul trouble.
Can anyone slow down Bradley Beal?
Who wins turnover battle?
It is Anthony Edwards time?
5 keys to Phoenix Suns playoff series vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (w/videos) #Suns #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:15 AM
Stay big or go small.
Jusuf Nurkic foul trouble.
Can anyone slow down Bradley Beal?
Who wins turnover battle?
It is Anthony Edwards time?
5 keys to Phoenix Suns playoff series vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (w/videos) #Suns #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:15 AM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Anthony Edwards is expected to debut the low-top edition of his signature @adidasHoops AE 1s during the NBA Playoffs.
Edwards’ 1st signature shoe has become one of the industry’s best-selling basketball shoes since launching in December. pic.twitter.com/vkvRVLkQlr – 10:20 AM
Anthony Edwards is expected to debut the low-top edition of his signature @adidasHoops AE 1s during the NBA Playoffs.
Edwards’ 1st signature shoe has become one of the industry’s best-selling basketball shoes since launching in December. pic.twitter.com/vkvRVLkQlr – 10:20 AM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Anthony Edwards excited to play with Steph Curry for Team USA in Olympics warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/19/ant… pic.twitter.com/oCjWJckvTs – 7:00 AM
Anthony Edwards excited to play with Steph Curry for Team USA in Olympics warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/19/ant… pic.twitter.com/oCjWJckvTs – 7:00 AM
More on this storyline
Duane Rankin: “We might have fouled too much there at bad times trying to be physical, but we’ll figure it out. The refs are letting us play and that’s the type of game we want.” Kevin Durant as Suns committed nine of their 19 fouls in 2nd quarter of Game 1 loss to T-Wolves #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/NT8pwH0qvI -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / April 20, 2024
Duane Rankin: “I think he’ll have a great Game 2.” Kevin Durant on Devin Booker after Booker going for just 18 points on 5-of-16 (2-of-6 from 3) in Game 1 loss to Timberwolves. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Qy6csqLFDk -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / April 20, 2024
Ben Golliver: Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards on his exchange with Suns’ Kevin Durant in blowout Game 1 win: “I think everybody here knows that’s my favorite player of all time. That was probably one of the best feelings ever in my whole life, for sure.” -via Twitter @BenGolliver / April 20, 2024
Duane Rankin: X-Rays negative on right ankle sprain for Grayson Allen, says Frank Vogel. Will see how he responds to treatment for Tuesday Game 2. On Anthony Edwards’ 33-point game: “He’s a great player. You try to do your best to slow him down without being exposed on the backside.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/uFxOAOJpEG -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / April 20, 2024
ClutchPoints: Anthony Edwards getting ‘MVP’ chants after the Wolves’ win 🔥 pic.twitter.com/CL13WGX04g -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / April 20, 2024