SAN ANTONIO – When Jaden McDaniels picked up his third foul in Game 2, the Timberwolves were down 29-22. McDaniels went to the bench, and that effectively ended the game for the Wolves. From there, the Spurs scorched them for a 133-95 victory Wednesday night,

The Minnesota Timberwolves were destroyed in Game 2 vs San Antonio and Chris Finch did not mince words after the game.

Kyle Anderson wasn’t surprised by the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 1 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. Anderson didn’t play, but from the bench,

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a 133-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of their playoff series, marking their worst playoff defeat in franchise history.

Exhibit A in the Wolves defense (and offense), is Jaden McDaniels. “Playoff Ant” has become a recognizable phrase due to the manner in which Edwards has consistently elevated his play in the postseason. But that narrative has been usurped by the comprehensive primacy of McDaniels in the first eight games of this current playoff experience.

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Minnesota Timberwolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards reacted Wednesday night to head coach Chris Finch's assessment of the team's performance in a 133-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series.

The Minnesota Timberwolves set an unwanted playoff record after a 133-95 beatdown by the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2.

Yet others continue to step up. Jaden McDaniels cosplayed as the best player when Edwards was on the shelf. Terrence Shannon Jr. leapt into a 30-plus minute role and instantly put relentless pressure on opposing defenses. Jaylen Clark did the same thing with his play on the other end of the floor in limited minutes.