Anthony Edwards led Minnesota Timberwolves in historic comeback against Denver Nuggets in Game 7
Edwards finished with 16 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists
Murray held to one basket and one assist in final 4:30 of game
Timberwolves overcame 15-point halftime deficit, largest in NBA playoffs history
Timberwolves won all four games where they held Denver under 100 points
In an electrifying turn of events, the Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards, overcame a 15-point halftime deficit against the defending NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets. This historic comeback marked the largest in Game 7 history of NBA playoffs. Edwards had a slow start with just four points and no rebounds at halftime but finished strong with 16 points, eight boards, and seven assists.
The Timberwolves' victory was not only significant for their advancement to the Western Conference finals for the first time in exactly 20 years but also due to their impressive performance against Jamal Murray. Edwards held Murray to one basket and one assist in the final 4:30 of the game, while Minnesota outscored Denver 13-8 during this period.
Jaden McDaniels stepped up in Jalen's absence and helped contain Murray effectively. The Timberwolves managed to hold Denver under 100 points four times throughout the series, winning all four games where they achieved this feat.
Chris Finch, Minnesota's head coach, believed that his team was capable of outperforming the Nuggets throughout the series. Edwards' determination and leadership played a crucial role in their success against Denver.
The Timberwolves will now face a new challenge as they prepare for their next opponent in the Western Conference finals.
Anthony Edwards held Jamal Murray to one basket and one assist in the final 4:30 of Game 7.
Minnesota outscored Denver 13-8 in the final 4:30 of Game 7.
Jaden McDaniels stepped up in Jalen’s absence and helped contain Murray.
Minnesota held Denver under 100 points four times in the series, winning all four games.
Chris Finch believed Minnesota’s best was better than Denver’s throughout the series.
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Deception
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The article contains editorializing and pontification from the author in statements such as 'Ant-Man didn't just laugh loudest. He laughed last.' and 'Once we lock in on the defensive side, we are a (heck) of a team to beat.' The author also uses emotional manipulation by describing Murray's performance as 'Joker hit a wall' and stating that when Rudy Gobert hits his shots, 'ain’t your night. Ain’t your series, either.' There is selective reporting in the article as it only reports details that support the author's position of the Timberwolves being a strong defensive team and able to shut down the Nuggets offense.
When Rudy hit the turnaround I was like, ‘Yeah, we probably got ’em.’
Ant-Man didn’t just laugh loudest. He laughed last.
Joker hit a wall
Once we lock in on the defensive side, we are a (heck) of a team to beat.
Fallacies
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The article contains a few instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. The author uses phrases like 'Once we lock in on the defensive side, we are a (heck) of a team to beat' and quotes from the player Anthony Edwards. Additionally, there is an appeal to authority when quoting coach Chris Finch. However, these instances do not significantly detract from the overall content of the article.
Once we lock in on the defensive side, we are a (heck) of a team to beat.
The Joker hit a wall.
When Rudy hit the turnaround I was like, 'Yeah, we probably got 'em'
Ant-Man’s first Game 7 was setting up to be anything but a picnic.
Anthony Edwards has been named MVP of the 2024 NBA Playoffs so far.
Edwards helped the Minnesota Timberwolves advance to the second round of playoffs, surpassing their previous record since 2004.
In the playoffs, Edwards has averaged 30.2 points over 10 games, significantly higher than his regular season mark of 25.9.
Edwards has shown high shooting percentages in the playoffs: 53.5% from the floor and 42.5% from distance.
To progress further in the playoffs, Edwards needs support from teammates Karl Anthony-Towns and veteran guard Mike Conley.
Accuracy
Edwards helped the Minnesota Timberwolves advance to the second round of playoffs.
In the playoffs, Edwards has averaged 30.2 points over 10 games.
Mike Conley returned and helped Towns and Edwards secure a victory over Denver in Game 6.
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Fallacies
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The author makes several comparisons between Anthony Edwards and other players in the NBA playoffs, implying that Edwards is the best among them. This is an example of a circular argument fallacy as the author's conclusion (Edwards being the MVP) is based on their premise (Edwards being better than others). However, since this is not a definitive statement and there are no other fallacies present in the article, I cannot give it a perfect score.
Anthony Edwards, whose ascension to the best in the game has been steady and determined.
At the forefront as the present MVP of the playoffs to date: dynamic Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards.
Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 98-90 victory over the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets in Game 7.
The Timberwolves overcame a 15-point halftime deficit, which is the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA playoff history.
Edwards had just four points, no rebounds and three assists at halftime but finished with 16 points, eight boards and seven assists.
The Timberwolves advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time in exactly 20 years.
Karl-Anthony Towns and Jaden McDaniels contributed 23 points each for the Timberwolves.
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No Contradictions at Time
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The article contains a few informal fallacies. It includes an appeal to authority in the quote from Nuggets coach Michael Malone:
So much was being placed on their shoulders,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. “We’re expecting Jokic and Jamal to continue pulling rabbits out of their hat, man, and somebody else has got to give some help.”
The one thing I keep on going back to right now is I consider the San Antonio Spurs a dynasty and they never won back-to-back,” Malone said. “So losing, the hurt of it, the pain of it, it helped us win our first championship. Can we use this year?”
For sure,” he said. “It’s back to being the hunter.”
