The main takeaway from this Status Report is the absence of Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid on it, who both sustained mid-game injuries on Saturday. Edwards went to the locker room during Game 1 after cramping. He ultimately returned and helped the team close out its victory.

The Timberwolves quickly found themselves in unfamiliar territory, as the Lakers came out firing, overwhelming Minnesota with a 34-15 lead in the first quarter. Despite pushing back in the second half,

However, the biggest key was controlling their biggest offensive weapon, Anthony Edwards. No team can ever entirely stop the superstar guard, but you can frustrate Edwards and mak