Minnesota Timberwolves and San antonio spurs sparks were fired in a tense match that arrived in overtime. Gregg Popovich’s men took the victory, in part thanks to a rookie error from No. 1 of the Draft of the NBA, Anthony Edwards. The rookie made a bad decision that could cost the Wolves the game in the final seconds of the game.
This Saturday’s game between Minnesota Timberwolves and San antonio spurs It was not intended to be as close a meeting as the one seen at the Target Center. Both teams are looking for a spot in the next Playoffs with rosters that mix experience with young talent, and they fought a real battle in Minneapolis.
The first of the NBA Draft compromised the game
Only 14 seconds of supplemental time remained when the Wolves took possession, falling on the scoreboard by just 3 points. It was at that moment that Ricky Rubio found the rookie, Anthony Edwards next to the painting. The rookie had a clear play to reduce the score to just 1 point and force a foul, but he made the wrong decision.
Once the mark was fooled, the promise boy of the NBA he rose to make a layup, but at the last minute he threw the pass back, looking for a teammate to tie the game with a triple. To his misfortune, the ball was intercepted, ending the game with the score 122-125 in favor of the Texas franchise. This was the seventh defeat of the Wolves in this regular phase.
Ricky Rubio
With the game over, Ricky Rubio approached Edwards, and everything indicated that he would charge the rookie for not having completed the play. However, the Spaniard showed his great experience and calmly advised the young promise of the NBA. The Iberian’s conversation with number 1 of the Draft left one of the great postcards of the night.
