Timberwolves suffer worst playoff loss in franchise history in Game 2 drubbing
· Yahoo Sports
If Minnesota had hopes of winning a second game in San Antonio to take a dominant 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals, those lasted mere minutes on Wednesday.
The Wolves were out-played early, then in the middle and again late.
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The end result was the most lopsided playoff loss in franchise history, as the Spurs dismantled Minnesota 133-95 in Game 2 to even the series at a game apiece.
The series shifts back to Minnesota for Game 3 on Friday.
The Wolves will have to bring a different energy and effort to that affair. Because the gusto, grit and determination they exhibited in Game 6 against Denver and Game 1 of this series was nowhere to be found on Wednesday.
Minnesota’s decision making and execution were subpar, at best. The Wolves fired off quick shots offensively and struggled to run back on defense. An avalanche subsequently ensued.
A 28-13 Spurs run to close the half pushed their advantage out to 24 at the break, and 30 with four minutes remaining in the third.
Benches were emptied for the final nine minutes of the game.
Minnesota must now prove Game 2 was the abberation in this series, and not the opener. Because similar efforts to the one put forth Wednesday will only yield similar results against this young, hungry Spurs team that responded to Minnesota’s Game 1 jab with an absolute haymaker Wednesday.
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