Edwards' Heroics Help Wolves Survive Game 4 Scare From Wemby
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Key Points:
- The Timberwolves secured a crucial 114-109 victory over the Spurs in Game 4, with Anthony Edwards scoring 16 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to lead a late comeback and even the series 2-2.
- Victor Wembanyama was ejected in the second quarter for a flagrant two foul after delivering an elbow to Naz Reid, significantly impacting the Spurs' lineup, but the Wolves only managed a narrow lead at halftime.
- Minnesota struggled offensively in the third quarter, being outscored 28-20 and shooting poorly, but key plays from Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, and Ayo Dosunmu helped the team rally in the final minutes.
- Julius Randle had a challenging game with 12 points and six turnovers but contributed important rebounds and defensive stops down the stretch to help secure the win.
- The series now heads to San Antonio for Game 5 on Tuesday night, with the Timberwolves needing to sustain their resilience to avoid falling into a 3-1 deficit against the Spurs.