Overview
- Minnesota dropped to 20-12 with a 123-107 home loss to Brooklyn, as Anthony Edwards said he would have booed the performance too and cited a lack of energy.
- Coach Chris Finch criticized the interior defense and said Rudy Gobert’s positioning was too deep, allowing the Nets easy lanes to the rim.
- The Timberwolves were outshot 55% to 45%, outscored 66-46 in the paint, and out-rebounded 39-34 in a game that swung in the second half.
- Edwards led Minnesota with 28 points, while Nets guard Cam Thomas returned from injury to score 30 in about 20 minutes.
- Players and analysts highlighted a recurring inconsistency for Minnesota, and some coverage suggested potential roster tweaks could be considered before the Feb. 5 trade deadline as the team begins a four-game road trip at Chicago.