The Minnesota Timberwolves barely escaped a clean sweep by the Dallas Mavericks with a 105-100 win in Game 4. Karl-Anthony Towns was the star, improving his playoff performance and impressing critics like Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley.
On TNT’s post-game show, Shaq emphasized the significance of the Timberwolves’ victory in avoiding a sweep. “They bought it tonight. They did not get swept… Give KAT a lot of credit,” Shaq praised.
Echoing Shaq’s sentiments, Barkley hailed Towns as the savior of the Timberwolves’ season. “He [KAT] saved the Timberwolves’ season tonight. So just give him his flowers; he deserves it,” Barkley remarked.
Karl-Anthony Towns’ outstanding performance in game four is praised by Anthony Edwards
Towns, who had struggled offensively in the previous games, found his rhythm in Game 4, tallying 25 points on 9 of 13 shooting from the field, along with five rebounds and four three-pointers.
Anthony Edwards, alongside Towns, spearheaded the Timberwolves’ charge, forcing a Game 5 back in Minnesota. Edwards commended his teammate for his exceptional performance, stating, “He played exceptionally well… he came through big time, he’s the reason we won tonight.”
Edwards himself showcased brilliance, finishing with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists.
As the Timberwolves face the daunting task of overcoming a 3-0 deficit, Towns and Edwards lead the charge with determination. A win in Game 5 could exert significant pressure on the Mavericks to close out the series in Game 6, setting the stage for a thrilling turnaround in NBA playoff history.
