Timberwolves overcame the Suns 122-116

Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 points, while Edwards scored 31 of his 40 points in the second half. In the end, the Timberwolves overcame the Suns 122-116 on Sunday night to win the first-round playoff series. Following an unintentional contact with Wolves guard Mike Conley late in the fourth quarter, coach Chris Finch exited the game, leading to the franchise's first postseason series victory in 20 years. According to the team, his right knee's patellar tendon was ruptured.

Including 7 of 13 from 3-point range, Edwards completed 13 of 23 from the field. With 2:14 remaining, the 22-year-old made a strong one-handed slam to put Minnesota ahead 115-111. In spite of Devin Booker's 49 points on 13 of 21 shooting, the Wolves defeated the Suns. And he converted 20 out of 21 free throws. The rest of the squad struggled, but Kevin Durant contributed 33 points.