The Minnesota Timberwolves staved off a sweep by the Dallas Mavericks thanks to stellar performances from Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Anthony Edwards led the team in scoring, while Karl-Anthony Towns delivered an impressive 25 points, rekindling Timberwolves’s hopes of reversing the series’ momentum.
Towns emphasized the importance of resilience and aggressive play after the team’s challenging start to the series. Reflecting on what was crucial for their win, he stated, “Being aggressive,” as quoted by nba.com.
“Ain’t no time to have any doubts in your mind, especially at this time, it’s Game 4, down 3-0. Ain’t no time to have any doubts.”
Towns played with intensity throughout the game, exemplified when he elbowed P.J. Washington Jr. while attempting a shot. This fervor extended to the sidelines, where Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch received a technical foul following the call against Towns. Finch, recovering from knee surgery, has been watching games from the second row since the second round of the playoffs.
Despite the obstacles, Towns and the Timberwolves demonstrated their determination and fighting spirit, keeping their championship dreams alive.