Before Game two against the San Antonio Spurs, Anthony Edwards warned his teammates about the danger of relaxing after stealing Game one on the road.Unfortunately for Minnesota, Edwards believes his team ignored the message completely.The natural tendency for teams that steal the first game, the away team, they get blown out in Game 2, Edwards said before the game. We cant come out cool.The Timberwolves were overwhelmed from the opening quarter in a brutal 133-95 loss that evened the Western Conference semifinals series at one game apiece.Minnesota scored just 17 points in the first quarter, committed 22 turnovers and quickly fell apart against a desperate Spurs squad led by Victor Wembanyama and DeAaron Fox.We came out cool, Edwards admitted afterward. Look what happened. My momma used to tell me that a hard head make a soft ass. Thats what happened tonight.Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch was even more direct following the 38-point defeat.We just got punked, Finch told his team after the game.Punked is crazy, Edwards responded. But, I mean, just look at the film and see what we can gain from it.San Antonios defensive pressure completely disrupted Minnesotas offense throughout the night. The Spurs aggressively trapped Edwards near half court, pressured ball handlers full court and forced the Timberwolves into rushed decisions and stagnant possessions.They was playing crazy, right? Edwards said. Watch film, find the holes in it. We didnt make enough shots to get them out of it.Finch also criticized the Timberwolves offensive execution, saying the team spent too much time dribbling and going nowhere.Related Article: New Mavericks President Masai Ujiri Drops Amazing Quote on Cooper Flagg Dallas EraGot to get off of it, Finch said. Got to use it as a catalyst for ball movement, what it should be. I thought we dribbled to tough spots. I thought we were late getting off it. I thought our spacing around it wasnt really good.When asked about Finchs comments, Edwards didnt argue.I dont know. I got to watch the film, Edwards said. But hes the head coach. Im with whatever he says. So if thats what he said, thats what we were doing.READ MORE: LeBron James Stands By Austin Reaves Following Nightmare Game 1
