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The Dallas Mavericks will try to earn their spot in the NBA Finals on Thursday night as they attempt to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road.
The Timberwolves have no room for error because they are down 1-3 in the series.
If they lose on Thursday, their season is over, and they know it.
Speaking on “Undisputed,” Keyshawn Johnson said he believes the Timberwolves can get it done, partly because of the hard work and skills of Anthony Edwards.
“It’s all about the confidence in Anthony Edwards,” Johnson said.
.@Keyshawn is very bullish on the T-Wolves forcing Game 6
“It’s all about the confidence in Anthony Edwards.” pic.twitter.com/1f1OG3gJm1
— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) May 30, 2024
Johnson said that there have been multiple instances during this season when the Timberwolves and Edwards have had their backs against the walls
In those high-pressure, high-intensity moments, Edwards has come through and provided for his team.
He will do it again on Thursday night, Johnson believes.
He also noted that the Mavericks are short one big man, as Dereck Lively is listed as “questionable” for the game and may not appear at all.
The loss of Lively could really hurt the Mavericks, especially when they are trying to score or defend in the paint.
The Timberwolves didn’t start this series well but they were looking much better in the last game, with higher energy and cohesion.
In Game 4, Edwards was able to score 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists.
What will he be capable of in Game 5?
He will need the rest of his team, including Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns to also have dynamic games.
And Minnesota will need to continue limiting Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., and others on the Mavericks roster.
Dallas has every intention of ending this series on Thursday but the Timberwolves are desperate to stay alive.
Will Edwards and his team be able to get it done and keep their season going?
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