Chris Finch's message to his stars: Anthony Edwards, you gotta speed it up; Karl-Anthony Towns, you gotta slow it down
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Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Mike Conley and Anthony Edwards talked about wanting consistency with the whistle in their postgame press conference.
Conley: “Honestly, a lot of my fouls were fouls, I thought. But it’s about consistency on both ends. That’s all we ask for at the end of the day.”
Edwards: – 11:47 PM
Mike Conley and Anthony Edwards talked about wanting consistency with the whistle in their postgame press conference.
Conley: “Honestly, a lot of my fouls were fouls, I thought. But it’s about consistency on both ends. That’s all we ask for at the end of the day.”
Edwards: – 11:47 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards on why the lane was so congested tonight:
“Even when we was re-spacing and we was getting to our spots, we just wasn’t wasn’t knocking the shots down. So, I mean, at the end of the day, they’re gonna be in the gaps even more the more we miss. We didn’t shoot the – 11:40 PM
Anthony Edwards on why the lane was so congested tonight:
“Even when we was re-spacing and we was getting to our spots, we just wasn’t wasn’t knocking the shots down. So, I mean, at the end of the day, they’re gonna be in the gaps even more the more we miss. We didn’t shoot the – 11:40 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Whatever Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley were doing on this weak side switch, they need to burn it…
Another example of Timberwolves having everyone where they want them, but porous off ball defense sends them needlessly scrambling
They never recovered pic.twitter.com/SoVBnO2UT1 – 11:26 PM
Whatever Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley were doing on this weak side switch, they need to burn it…
Another example of Timberwolves having everyone where they want them, but porous off ball defense sends them needlessly scrambling
They never recovered pic.twitter.com/SoVBnO2UT1 – 11:26 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Dallas was down 2 with 5 minutes left, then scored 6 times on their last 9 possessions
Minnesota scored only 2 times on their last 9 possessions, and one of them was Anthony Edwards last layup after Dallas was already up 11 – 10:50 PM
Dallas was down 2 with 5 minutes left, then scored 6 times on their last 9 possessions
Minnesota scored only 2 times on their last 9 possessions, and one of them was Anthony Edwards last layup after Dallas was already up 11 – 10:50 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Disappointed. Luka & Kyrie were better when it mattered most. Anthony Edwards isn’t great enough yet to elevate a team where Mike Conley & Kyle Anderson have his back most effectively, and his No. 2 no-shows. Everyone has games like KAT had, but it sucks when it’s on this stage. – 10:43 PM
Disappointed. Luka & Kyrie were better when it mattered most. Anthony Edwards isn’t great enough yet to elevate a team where Mike Conley & Kyle Anderson have his back most effectively, and his No. 2 no-shows. Everyone has games like KAT had, but it sucks when it’s on this stage. – 10:43 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Karl-Anthony Towns has missed 19 of 22 3s against Dirk Nowitzki’s sons – 10:40 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns has missed 19 of 22 3s against Dirk Nowitzki’s sons – 10:40 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
And this includes Anthony Edwards’ layup with the game already decided. pic.twitter.com/vBN7cmkepI – 10:40 PM
And this includes Anthony Edwards’ layup with the game already decided. pic.twitter.com/vBN7cmkepI – 10:40 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Through three games in this series:
Luke Doncic & Kyrie Irving:
181 points on 63-128 (49.2%) shooting overall, including 20-48 (41.6%) from 3.
Anthony Edwards & Karl-Anthony Towns:
111 points on 37-110 (33.6%) shooting, including 10-43 (23.3%) from 3.
There’s the series. – 10:39 PM
Through three games in this series:
Luke Doncic & Kyrie Irving:
181 points on 63-128 (49.2%) shooting overall, including 20-48 (41.6%) from 3.
Anthony Edwards & Karl-Anthony Towns:
111 points on 37-110 (33.6%) shooting, including 10-43 (23.3%) from 3.
There’s the series. – 10:39 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns is 7-41 (17.1%) on three-pointers in his last 7 playoff games.
– Includes 0-8 from deep in WCF Game 3 loss to Mavericks.
– His 0-8 is his most three-point attempts without a make in any game during his career. – 10:37 PM
Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns is 7-41 (17.1%) on three-pointers in his last 7 playoff games.
– Includes 0-8 from deep in WCF Game 3 loss to Mavericks.
– His 0-8 is his most three-point attempts without a make in any game during his career. – 10:37 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I think Anthony Edwards really badly mismanaged this game.
He had so many moments where he had a good one-on-one matchup and called for the screen, allowing the blitz. He chose 4-on-3’s for teammates that weren’t getting it done instead of being as aggressive as he said he’d be. – 10:35 PM
I think Anthony Edwards really badly mismanaged this game.
He had so many moments where he had a good one-on-one matchup and called for the screen, allowing the blitz. He chose 4-on-3’s for teammates that weren’t getting it done instead of being as aggressive as he said he’d be. – 10:35 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
1. Can’t believe Anthony Edwards passed the ball
2. Can’t believe Kyle Anderson made the shot pic.twitter.com/wolHUC3Ott – 10:20 PM
1. Can’t believe Anthony Edwards passed the ball
2. Can’t believe Kyle Anderson made the shot pic.twitter.com/wolHUC3Ott – 10:20 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards with 6 straight points, including a monster dunk, and the Timberwolves have tied this game 77-77. He seemed to request this timeout to the bench after that spurt. – 9:49 PM
Anthony Edwards with 6 straight points, including a monster dunk, and the Timberwolves have tied this game 77-77. He seemed to request this timeout to the bench after that spurt. – 9:49 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
It’s a new game at AAC as Anthony Edwards has come alive and Wolves have pulled into a tie at 77. – 9:48 PM
It’s a new game at AAC as Anthony Edwards has come alive and Wolves have pulled into a tie at 77. – 9:48 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Kevin Harlan missed the opportunity to do ANTHONY EDWARDS JUST SUCKED THE GRAVITY RIGHT OUT OF THIS BUILDING – 9:48 PM
Kevin Harlan missed the opportunity to do ANTHONY EDWARDS JUST SUCKED THE GRAVITY RIGHT OUT OF THIS BUILDING – 9:48 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Karl-Anthony Towns is going to be seriously pissed when he catches up with the guy who stole his identity. – 9:45 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns is going to be seriously pissed when he catches up with the guy who stole his identity. – 9:45 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II suffered a neck sprain after taking a knee from Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns to the back of the head, per Mavs PR. He’s questionable to return to Game 3. pic.twitter.com/pXXoWiyhEZ – 9:31 PM
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II suffered a neck sprain after taking a knee from Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns to the back of the head, per Mavs PR. He’s questionable to return to Game 3. pic.twitter.com/pXXoWiyhEZ – 9:31 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Chris Finch to Tony Brothers after that Conley foul: “That’s terrible.”
(Perks of Dallas’ media seating, which is right behind scorer’s table, is being able to hear moments like this from time to time.” – 9:30 PM
Chris Finch to Tony Brothers after that Conley foul: “That’s terrible.”
(Perks of Dallas’ media seating, which is right behind scorer’s table, is being able to hear moments like this from time to time.” – 9:30 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Karl-Anthony Towns in the first half 👀
– 5 points
– 2-10 shooting
– 0-5 from three pic.twitter.com/2l5zobSC7f – 9:13 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns in the first half 👀
– 5 points
– 2-10 shooting
– 0-5 from three pic.twitter.com/2l5zobSC7f – 9:13 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns is now 12/46 from the field in this series through 10 quarters.
Game 1: 4/11 from 2, 2/9 from 3
Game 2: 3/11 from 2, 1/5 from 3
Game 3 1st half: 2/5 from 2, 0/5 from 3
He got a little rhythm going to end the 2nd quarter. Wolves need that to sustain to get this – 9:11 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns is now 12/46 from the field in this series through 10 quarters.
Game 1: 4/11 from 2, 2/9 from 3
Game 2: 3/11 from 2, 1/5 from 3
Game 3 1st half: 2/5 from 2, 0/5 from 3
He got a little rhythm going to end the 2nd quarter. Wolves need that to sustain to get this – 9:11 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Halftime: #Mavs 60, #Wolves 52.
Doncic: 15 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts (5-12 FG)
Irving: 14 pts, 2 asts (5-10 FG)
Jones: 11 pts, 2 asts (3-3 3PT)
Anthony Edwards: 12 pts, 6 rebs, 6 asts – 9:11 PM
Halftime: #Mavs 60, #Wolves 52.
Doncic: 15 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts (5-12 FG)
Irving: 14 pts, 2 asts (5-10 FG)
Jones: 11 pts, 2 asts (3-3 3PT)
Anthony Edwards: 12 pts, 6 rebs, 6 asts – 9:11 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
After starting 0-for-7, Karl-Anthony Towns finally gets his first bucket to go on a running lefty layup with 1:44 to go and follows with a 3 on the next possession. – 9:08 PM
After starting 0-for-7, Karl-Anthony Towns finally gets his first bucket to go on a running lefty layup with 1:44 to go and follows with a 3 on the next possession. – 9:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Too many dribbles for Anthony Edwards. Playing 1-on-1 with everyone else waiting for a pass to continue some sort of ball movement.
More off ball screens so he can catch-and-shoot or drive, more two dribble pull ups are needed.
Mavs defense deserves credit too. #NBAPlayoffs – 9:06 PM
Too many dribbles for Anthony Edwards. Playing 1-on-1 with everyone else waiting for a pass to continue some sort of ball movement.
More off ball screens so he can catch-and-shoot or drive, more two dribble pull ups are needed.
Mavs defense deserves credit too. #NBAPlayoffs – 9:06 PM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
How can the NBA justify that charge on Anthony Edwards against Luka? – 9:05 PM
How can the NBA justify that charge on Anthony Edwards against Luka? – 9:05 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I thought this was gonna be a good Karl-Anthony Towns series.
He’s shooting 10-of-41 (24.3%) from the floor so far. – 9:00 PM
I thought this was gonna be a good Karl-Anthony Towns series.
He’s shooting 10-of-41 (24.3%) from the floor so far. – 9:00 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Right now, Rudy Gobert has a triple double (2 points, 2 re bounds, 2 assists). Karl-Anthony Towns has a triple-single (1-1-1). Wolves in a world of hurt if that continues. Mavs up 50-38. – 8:59 PM
Right now, Rudy Gobert has a triple double (2 points, 2 re bounds, 2 assists). Karl-Anthony Towns has a triple-single (1-1-1). Wolves in a world of hurt if that continues. Mavs up 50-38. – 8:59 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
An audible gasp here in the arena when the video board showed a replay of Karl-Anthony Towns’ right knee inadvertently hitting into the back of Derreck Lively II’s head while the Mavs center was on the floor – 8:50 PM
An audible gasp here in the arena when the video board showed a replay of Karl-Anthony Towns’ right knee inadvertently hitting into the back of Derreck Lively II’s head while the Mavs center was on the floor – 8:50 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Let’s see how long Ant sits to start the second here. Chris Finch was talking pregame about how the fatigue was noticeable in Game 1, but that he said Ant seemed to be back to himself before tonight. – 8:38 PM
Let’s see how long Ant sits to start the second here. Chris Finch was talking pregame about how the fatigue was noticeable in Game 1, but that he said Ant seemed to be back to himself before tonight. – 8:38 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Wolves trail 33-28 after 1Q and the gap would be a lot larger if not for some strong minutes from Kyle Anderson to end the Q. Anthony Edwards vowed to be aggressive, and he has been: 9 pts on 3-for-6 shooting, 3-for-4 FTs, 3 ast, 2 reb, 1 to. Luka leads DAL w/ 8 pts. – 8:36 PM
The Wolves trail 33-28 after 1Q and the gap would be a lot larger if not for some strong minutes from Kyle Anderson to end the Q. Anthony Edwards vowed to be aggressive, and he has been: 9 pts on 3-for-6 shooting, 3-for-4 FTs, 3 ast, 2 reb, 1 to. Luka leads DAL w/ 8 pts. – 8:36 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Anthony Edwards looks shaky early. Overdribbling, not getting downhill, not shooting with any kind of confidence. – 8:11 PM
Anthony Edwards looks shaky early. Overdribbling, not getting downhill, not shooting with any kind of confidence. – 8:11 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Chris Finch walking out to the bench under his own power. No crutches on the sideline for him tonight. – 7:57 PM
Chris Finch walking out to the bench under his own power. No crutches on the sideline for him tonight. – 7:57 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Chris Finch on his message to his struggling All-Stars: “Ant, you’ve got to speed it up. KAT, you’ve got to slow it down. It’s really simple.” – 6:31 PM
Chris Finch on his message to his struggling All-Stars: “Ant, you’ve got to speed it up. KAT, you’ve got to slow it down. It’s really simple.” – 6:31 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Chris Finch on his message to the Wolves going into Game 3: “It’s been pretty simple. Ant, you got to speed it up. KAT, you got to slow it down” – 6:31 PM
Chris Finch on his message to the Wolves going into Game 3: “It’s been pretty simple. Ant, you got to speed it up. KAT, you got to slow it down” – 6:31 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Chris Finch says the ‘Wolves need Anthony Edwards to be “way more aggressive” in Game 3. Wants Edwards to speed his game up and Karl-Anthony Towns to slow things down. – 6:31 PM
Chris Finch says the ‘Wolves need Anthony Edwards to be “way more aggressive” in Game 3. Wants Edwards to speed his game up and Karl-Anthony Towns to slow things down. – 6:31 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Chris Finch limped in and stepped to the dais without crutches. A first for him since undergoing knee surgery. pic.twitter.com/twxQ6B9pf3 – 6:31 PM
Chris Finch limped in and stepped to the dais without crutches. A first for him since undergoing knee surgery. pic.twitter.com/twxQ6B9pf3 – 6:31 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Finch on Anthony Edwards: “We need him to be way more aggressive.” – 6:30 PM
Finch on Anthony Edwards: “We need him to be way more aggressive.” – 6:30 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: Anthony Edwards has a plan to get the Wolves back in the Western Conference finals = More Anthony Edwards es.pn/3QXKPYs – 3:44 PM
New story: Anthony Edwards has a plan to get the Wolves back in the Western Conference finals = More Anthony Edwards es.pn/3QXKPYs – 3:44 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
How Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves can bounce back from the 2-0 deficit against Dallas: sports.yahoo.com/how-anthony-ed… – 3:40 PM
How Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves can bounce back from the 2-0 deficit against Dallas: sports.yahoo.com/how-anthony-ed… – 3:40 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Anthony Edwards vows to be ‘super aggressive’ in Game 3 vs. Mavericks after slow start to Western finals cbssports.com/nba/news/antho… – 3:35 PM
Anthony Edwards vows to be ‘super aggressive’ in Game 3 vs. Mavericks after slow start to Western finals cbssports.com/nba/news/antho… – 3:35 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
From @townbrad:
‘Y’all gonna see tonight,’ Wolves star Anthony Edwards says of Game 3 against Mavericks dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:39 PM
From @townbrad:
‘Y’all gonna see tonight,’ Wolves star Anthony Edwards says of Game 3 against Mavericks dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:39 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
‘Y’all gonna see tonight,’ Wolves star Anthony Edwards says of Game 3 against Mavericks dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:38 PM
‘Y’all gonna see tonight,’ Wolves star Anthony Edwards says of Game 3 against Mavericks dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:38 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Interesting stuff from Anthony Edwards at Wolves shoot-around here in Dallas this morning. I asked him if he thinks the experience gap is playing a part in this series.
He does not.
“Yeah, I don’t think it’s experience,” he said. “I think we just we dropped two – we gave them – 2:31 PM
Interesting stuff from Anthony Edwards at Wolves shoot-around here in Dallas this morning. I asked him if he thinks the experience gap is playing a part in this series.
He does not.
“Yeah, I don’t think it’s experience,” he said. “I think we just we dropped two – we gave them – 2:31 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
At shootaround today, Anthony Edwards said he needs to get back to having fun: “I probably been getting away from having fun out there. Just letting my misses and stuff get in my head. I just got to get back to having fun, playing with joy, with a smile on my face.” – 1:38 PM
At shootaround today, Anthony Edwards said he needs to get back to having fun: “I probably been getting away from having fun out there. Just letting my misses and stuff get in my head. I just got to get back to having fun, playing with joy, with a smile on my face.” – 1:38 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Just because they both jump high, doesn’t mean they’re the same players”
Naismith Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas on the Michael Jordan and Anthony Edwards comparison pic.twitter.com/xv2qMrkZvb – 1:16 PM
“Just because they both jump high, doesn’t mean they’re the same players”
Naismith Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas on the Michael Jordan and Anthony Edwards comparison pic.twitter.com/xv2qMrkZvb – 1:16 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Edwards vowed to be more aggressive calling his own number in Game 3: “Y’all going to see tonight … It’s going to be a lot of shots” pic.twitter.com/YXYDV85oYM – 12:58 PM
Anthony Edwards vowed to be more aggressive calling his own number in Game 3: “Y’all going to see tonight … It’s going to be a lot of shots” pic.twitter.com/YXYDV85oYM – 12:58 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Not me writing angry columns about how Chris Finch is ruining my night 😅 – 2:02 AM
Not me writing angry columns about how Chris Finch is ruining my night 😅 – 2:02 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns (7/22) and Anthony Edwards (4/14) are a combined 11/36 from 2-point range thus far in this series. Asked Chris Finch what is leading to their ineffectiveness within the arc:
“I think with Anthony, he’s gotta pick up his decision-making. I think Kyrie is – 12:26 AM
Karl-Anthony Towns (7/22) and Anthony Edwards (4/14) are a combined 11/36 from 2-point range thus far in this series. Asked Chris Finch what is leading to their ineffectiveness within the arc:
“I think with Anthony, he’s gotta pick up his decision-making. I think Kyrie is – 12:26 AM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Chris Finch instructing Rudy Gobert at the end of the game pic.twitter.com/2EtHl1J64B – 11:26 PM
Chris Finch instructing Rudy Gobert at the end of the game pic.twitter.com/2EtHl1J64B – 11:26 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch explains why team needed ‘rough film session’ before Game 2 vs. Mavericks
cbssports.com/nba/news/timbe… – 11:58 AM
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch explains why team needed ‘rough film session’ before Game 2 vs. Mavericks
cbssports.com/nba/news/timbe… – 11:58 AM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Chris Finch drops the hammer, setting up a crucial Game 2 for Wolves nytimes.com/athletic/55169… – 9:30 AM
Chris Finch drops the hammer, setting up a crucial Game 2 for Wolves nytimes.com/athletic/55169… – 9:30 AM
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ClutchPoints: “I be putting up 1,500 shots a day. Shot so well all playoffs… It’s tough.” Karl-Anthony Towns on his rough shooting percentage from three against the Mavs 🗣️ (via @gifdsports) pic.twitter.com/OvYKcmempN -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 26, 2024
Kevin O’Connor: Karl-Anthony Towns is shooting 13.6% from 3 and 37.5% from 2 in the series. About as awful as you can perform. -via Twitter @KevinOConnorNBA / May 26, 2024
Tim MacMahon: Mavs rookie center Dereck Lively II, a major force in this series, took an inadvertent knee to the head from Karl-Anthony Towns. Lively woozily walked off the floor with an arm around Markieff Morris after staying down for a couple of minutes. -via Twitter @espn_macmahon / May 26, 2024
ClutchPoints: Reporter: “At the end of the game, what were you saying to Anthony Edwards?” Luka Doncic: “I can’t say.” 😅 pic.twitter.com/RLoFa2lCmN -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 26, 2024
Dave McMenamin: Ant Edwards asked what in the box score stands out to him after Game 3: “They had 31 free throws, we had 17” -via Twitter @mcten / May 26, 2024