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**Summary:**

Anthony Edwards’ dominant 30-point performance, particularly a key scoring surge in the third quarter, propelled the Minnesota Timberwolves to a decisive victory over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. This win puts Minnesota one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals. The Warriors struggled offensively without Stephen Curry. Edwards credited a halftime pep talk from coach Chris Finch for igniting the team’s second-half performance.

**News Article:**

**Edwards Erupts as Timberwolves Dominate Warriors, Nearing Western Conference Finals**

*San Francisco, CA –* Anthony Edwards exploded for 30 points, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a commanding victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Edwards’ electrifying third quarter, which included a 17-0 run by Minnesota, proved to be the turning point in the game.

The Timberwolves now hold a commanding series lead and need just one more win on Wednesday in Minneapolis to advance to the Western Conference Finals.

Minnesota’s stifling defense and hot shooting proved too much for the Warriors, who struggled without the presence of injured star Stephen Curry. The Timberwolves connected on 16 of 34 three-point attempts compared to the Warriors’ eight.

After a lackluster first half, Edwards said that a halftime speech from Coach Chris Finch lit a fire under the team. “We came out like we had won the series already, and when we went in at half-time coach said we were playing like losers,” Edwards revealed. “He told me I wasn’t defending at a high level, and needed to do better offensively, so in the second half I tried to do that.”

With the Warriors facing elimination on Wednesday, they’ll need a major turnaround to keep their championship hopes alive.

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