Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards expressed high praise for Nikola Jokić following their victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. During his postgame press conference, Edwards referred to Jokić as “the best player in the world” and spoke highly of the Nuggets after a tough, hard-fought win.
Edwards had an incredible game, scoring 43 points to lead the Timberwolves to a 106-99 victory over the defending champs. He recognized the efforts of his coaching staff in preparing the team for the game and credited his teammates for their contributions, emphasizing that his success was a result of their collective effort and confidence in each other.
Despite Jokić’s impressive performance with 32 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert demonstrated his defensive prowess by forcing seven turnovers from the MVP. While stopping Jokić entirely may be a tall order, the Timberwolves’ ability to force mistakes and capitalize on them could be a key factor in winning the series.
Minnesota’s role players, including Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid and veteran point guard Mike Conley, also played pivotal roles in the team’s success. Their strong performances in critical moments highlighted the depth and talent of the Timberwolves roster. The win surprised many who had expected the Nuggets to have an edge in
