The Minnesota Timberwolves are making a serious statement in these playoffs. With a thrilling 116-113 victory at home, they now hold a commanding 3-1 series lead, pushing themselves just one win away from advancing. The energy inside the Target Center was electric all night long, and the Wolves fed off every bit of it.
From the opening tip, it was clear this game was going to be a battle. The opposing team came out firing, determined to even the series, but Minnesota matched that intensity and then some. Led by the dynamic duo of Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Timberwolves weathered every run and delivered clutch moments when it mattered most.
Anthony Edwards continues to grow into a full-blown superstar before our eyes. The 22-year-old was spectacular again, finishing with 32 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Whether it was attacking the rim fearlessly, knocking down tough jumpers, or setting up teammates, Ant-Man was everywhere. His late-game poise was especially impressive — when the game tightened up in the final minutes, Edwards stayed calm, made good decisions, and hit massive shots to keep the Wolves ahead.
Karl-Anthony Towns also came up huge. After a quiet first half, KAT exploded in the third quarter, pouring in 14 of his 26 points to help the Timberwolves build a cushion. His versatility was on full display — hitting threes, working in the post, and drawing fouls to get to the free-throw line. Towns’ ability to stretch the floor created major problems for the opposing defense all night long.
And it wasn’t just the stars. Jaden McDaniels played some absolutely elite perimeter defense, locking down key scorers and making life miserable for the other side. Mike Conley brought steady veteran leadership, adding 14 points and a handful of clutch assists. Even the Timberwolves’ bench stepped up in key moments, with Naz Reid and Kyle Anderson providing crucial minutes to keep the energy up when the starters rested.
Still, it wasn’t easy. The opponent mounted a fierce comeback late in the fourth quarter, cutting a 10-point deficit down to just one possession with under a minute to play. But the Timberwolves stayed composed. With 30 seconds left, Edwards drove into the lane, drew two defenders, and kicked out to Conley, who nailed a dagger three-pointer to push the lead back to five. That shot sent the Target Center into an absolute frenzy.
Defensively, Minnesota made the final stand when it mattered most. They forced a tough, contested three-pointer on the final possession, which clanked off the rim, sealing the 116-113 victory and setting off a wild celebration.
Now, with a 3-1 series lead, the Timberwolves are in the driver’s seat. History says teams that go up 3-1 in a best-of-seven series win it over 95% of the time. But no one in Minnesota is taking anything for granted. Head coach Chris Finch made that clear after the game: “We have to stay hungry, stay locked in. This series isn’t over. We still have work to do.”
Work, maybe. But for now, Timberwolves fans can dream a little bigger. This team is showing all the signs of a dangerous playoff contender: star power, defensive grit, depth, and, most importantly, toughness in crunch time.
The Wolves will have a chance to close out the series in Game 5 on the road. If they can keep playing with this same edge and confidence, they could be looking at their first deep playoff run in two decades.
Minnesota is buzzing, and for good reason. The Timberwolves aren’t just winning — they’re growing up, believing in each other, and turning heads around the league.
The playoffs are a marathon, not a sprint — but after this win, the Wolves are looking more ready than ever to keep running all the way to June.
