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The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to impress in their first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, taking a commanding 2-0 lead with a 105-93 victory in Game 2. Despite standout performances from Jaden McDaniels (25 points), Rudy Gobert (18), and Mike Conley (18), Anthony Edwards (15 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (12 points) had relatively quiet nights. The Timberwolves’ defense was instrumental in the win, holding the Suns’ Big Three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal to a combined 18-of-45 shooting. McDaniels played a particularly aggressive role, even engaging in a brief pushing match with Booker. The Wolves now head to Phoenix with a chance to take a 3-0 lead in the series.

The Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the Phoenix Suns 105-93 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, taking a commanding 2-0 lead. The Wolves’ physicality and size proved too much for the Suns, who were led by Kevin Durant. Anthony Edwards’ famous quote, ‘They got KD, but we got Jaden McDaniels,’ has proven prescient as McDaniels has stepped up in a big way for Minnesota.

On this episode of The Full Go, host Jason Goff discusses the exciting slate of NBA playoff games from Monday, including why referee discussions should not be a major focus and the impressive performance of Jaden McDaniels for the Wolves. Goff also provides insights on Kevin Durant’s recent comments. Later, former Chicago Bear Alex Brown joins the show to talk about the NFL draft, speculating on the best-case scenarios for the Bears at the number 9 pick and offering his thoughts on the importance of personality in a locker room. The episode concludes with a reminder from The Ringer about responsible gaming.

In a thrilling playoff game on Tuesday night, the Timberwolves led by Anthony Edwards’ 15 points and Jaden McDaniels’ career-high 25 points, defeated the Suns 105-93, securing a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.

Phoenix guard Devin Booker’s attempt to unsettle Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels in Game 2 of their playoff series backfired, as McDaniels responded with a career-best performance. Despite offensive struggles from Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, McDaniels stepped up with 25 points, including crucial layups in the fourth quarter. His tenacity and defensive contributions, along with those of Rudy Gobert, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and the team’s relentless defense, held Phoenix to just 42 second-half points. McDaniels’ redemption from last season’s incident has fueled the Timberwolves, proving that they are a force to be reckoned with in this series.

Jaden McDaniels led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of their Western Conference playoff series, dominating on both ends of the floor with 25 points and strong defense. McDaniels’ performance in Game 2 highlights his growing offensive abilities, complementing his already impressive defensive presence. He has emerged as a key contributor alongside Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, giving the Timberwolves a dynamic and dangerous lineup.

The Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, taking a commanding 2-0 lead. Jaden McDaniels led the Timberwolves with a career-best 25 points, while Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert added 18 points each. The Timberwolves’ defense once again proved to be a major factor, holding the Suns to just 35% shooting from the field. Devin Booker led the Suns with 20 points, but was held to just 8-of-22 shooting. Kevin Durant added 18 points and Eric Gordon had 15, but the Suns’ high-powered offense struggled to find its rhythm against the Timberwolves’ stingy defense.

The Minnesota Timberwolves took an emphatic win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 2, demonstrating their offensive prowess and defensive dominance. Despite being down by one point at halftime, the Wolves rallied in the second half with Jaden McDaniels and Mike Conley leading the charge. Anthony Edwards’ ability to trust his teammates and orchestrate the offense played a crucial role. The Wolves’ stifling defense proved too much for the Suns, resulting in a decisive 20+ point victory. If Minnesota can maintain their momentum in Game 3, a sweep looks increasingly likely.

Jaden McDaniels led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of their NBA Western Conference first-round series on Tuesday night, scoring 25 points and anchoring a strong defensive performance. The Timberwolves held the Suns’ high-powered offense to just 93 points, while McDaniels, Mike Conley, and Rudy Gobert combined for 61 points to lead the way offensively.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are two wins away from advancing to the second round of the playoffs for only the third time in franchise history after defeating the Phoenix Suns 105-93 in Game 2 of their first-round series on Tuesday night. Jaden McDaniels led the way for the Timberwolves with a career-high 25 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley, and Rudy Gobert all contributed significant scoring. The Suns’ trio of stars, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal, combined for only 52 points on 18-for-45 shooting and were unable to keep up with the Timberwolves’ balanced attack. The series now shifts to Phoenix for Game 3 on Friday night.