In the face of their playoff defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Phoenix Suns are seeking strategies to regain their footing. According to NBA champion Draymond Green, the key lies in Kevin Durant’s ability to effectively guard Anthony Edwards throughout the series. Game 1 saw the Timberwolves emerge victorious with a score of 120-95, with Edwards leading the charge with 33 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Despite Durant’s impressive performance of 31 points on 64% shooting, the Suns struggled to match the physical intensity brought by the Timberwolves’ lineup, particularly Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns. To address this imbalance, Green suggests that Durant should focus his defensive efforts on Edwards, allowing other Suns players like Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and Grayson Allen to shoulder more of the offensive load. Whether the Suns adopt this strategy remains to be seen as they prepare for Game 2 against the Timberwolves.
Kevin Durant Must Shadow Anthony Edwards to Level the Playing Field Against Minnesota Timberwolves
