In Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves managed to avoid a sweep by beating the Dallas Mavericks on the road. Edwards, who had a standout performance, expects to head back to Dallas for Game 6, provided Minnesota wins Game 5. In a postgame press conference, Edwards mentioned running into Micah Parsons, a star linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, and promised to bring him a pair of his signature shoes for Game 6. Parsons, who is now extension-eligible, may have preferred a new contract instead.
Despite Parsons’ impressive MVP performance in this season’s NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, Edwards was the star of Game 4 with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists. He made a crucial shot in the final seconds of the game to secure a 105-100 victory for the Timberwolves. Edwards, who is only 22 years old, is averaging 27.5 points per game in Minnesota’s 15 postseason games. After sweeping the Phoenix Suns in the first round and defeating the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets, in seven games in the semifinals, the Timberwolves faced three consecutive losses before their Game 4 win against the Mavericks.
The series will continue with Game 5 taking place in Minnesota on Thursday night. The team that emerges victorious will advance to the 2024 NBA Finals to face the Boston Celtics. Edwards’ performance has been crucial for the Timberwolves, and his potential matchup against Parsons adds an intriguing storyline to the series. Both teams will be competing fiercely to secure a spot in the finals, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the Western Conference finals. With both teams striving to capitalize on their momentum and secure a place in the championship round, Game 5 promises to be a thrilling and intense matchup for fans of both teams and the NBA as a whole.
