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Minnesota walked into San Antonio and walked out with a statement. The Timberwolves stole Game one from the Spurs in a thriller, and the story isn't just the win — it's Anthony Edwards. Nine days removed from a knee hyperextension and bone bruise, Ant came back and delivered, even shouting something pointed toward the Spurs bench that had everyone talking. This team does not back down.
Victor Wembanyama put up playoff record numbers, but the Spurs couldn't hold on. His offense and defense were simply not in sync at the same time, and Minnesota exploited every crack. When a generational talent goes off statistically and his team still loses, that's a rough night in San Antonio. The Wolves have momentum now, and that matters.
Meanwhile in baseball, Dave Roberts is hitting the reset button on Shohei Ohtani. After an oh-for-seventeen slump that has Dodgers fans holding their breath, Roberts is reportedly changing his approach with the two-way superstar against the Astros. Every elite hitter goes cold, but when it's Ohtani, the whole baseball world notices. Expect a different look from Los Angeles this series.
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