Timberwolves star admits he must be second option behind Anthony Edwards against Lakers, ‘going to be...’

One Timberwolves star believes it is his time to step up against the Lakers and help Anthony Edwards. The Minnesota Timberwolves salvaged their season with a win over the Utah Jazz . This win secured them the sixth seed, allowing them to circumvent the play-in tournament.

For their efforts, they were rewarded with the sixth seed, and a guaranteed first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers . While the Timberwolves have reached the playoffs through the play-in in years past , it does serve them to secure a playoff spot directly. The Timberwolves have had a down year compared to the last NBA season .



And given how their roster has changed, one star believes he must step up and be the second option. Rudy Gobert admits Timberwolves need him Speaking to reporters after the game, Rudy Gobert spoke candidly about his role on the Timberwolves. He admitted that he must back up Anthony Edwards in their upcoming playoff series.

Gobert noted that Edwards is a phenomenal player. But with the playoffs coming up, he must take a step up and become a reliable second option. “We know that a lot of teams are going to put two on Ant, or they’re going to switch.

Regardless, I’ve got to dominate.” “Me being on the glass, me making the right play, me finishing around the rim at a high level is going to be key for us.” Gobert has never been an offensively potent player, least of all on the Timberwolves.

This season, he averaged 12.0 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 1.

4 blocks per game. Minnesota players heating up During their playoff win tonight, head coach Chris Finch saw two Timberwolves players who improved their shooting massively . Given how hard Finch has been on his team about being better, it was a sight he welcomed.

The Timberwolves face a significant challenge against the Lakers. The two sides split the season series 2-2. However, their last game was very early into Luka Doncic ‘s stint with the side, and he hadn’t had enough time to acclimate yet.

Now, with a lot more chemistry with his side and experience on how to beat the Timberwolves when the lights are on bright, Luka will look to vanquish the Timberwolves again, just like he did in the Western Conference Finals last year. This article first appeared on NBA Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission..