Despite having home-court advantage, the Minnesota Timberwolves are now down 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals. The biggest reason for the Timberwolves losing the first two games has been due to the disappearance of their two superstars Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards.
When you get to this level of the playoffs, your best players need to be at their best. For the Timberwolves, it's just not the case. In fact, you could argue that they have been a bigger hindrance than a positive impact.
Their biggest issues have been on the offensive side of the ball, as they are a paltry 21-of-69 from the floor.
Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns are shooting a combined 30.4% in the West Finals. 21 makes. 69 attempts. Not gonna win with your two best offensive players putting up these stinkers.
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) May 25, 2024
This is simply unacceptable to have from your best players. Now, the Timberwolves head to Dallas down 2-0 and have lost home-court advantage. Luckily for the Timberwolves, they are the best road team in the NBA.
