On May 12, as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 102-97 in the 2024-25 NBA playoffs semifinals G3, the team's core Anthony Edwards' total playoff wins reached 18 games, officially surpassing the legendary star Kevin Garnett in team history and occupying the first place in the Timberwolves' playoff wins. This achievement marks that Edwards is writing his own legend at an impressive speed.

In this crucial matchup, the Timberwolves showed amazing resilience despite falling behind in the first three quarters, especially in the unfavorable situation of falling behind by 6 points in the final quarter, and staged a comeback under the leadership of Edwards. Throughout the game, Edwards played in a hot state, making 13 of 28 shots , 5 of 14 three-pointers , and 5 of 8 free throws , and finally scored 36 points, and contributed 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block, becoming the biggest contributor to the reversal victory.

Statistics show that Edwards has participated in 35 playoff games so far, and has won 18 games in just a few years , with amazing efficiency. Garnett, one of the most representative players in Timberwolves history, also had 17 playoff wins in his time in Minnesota , but now he has been surpassed by Edwards, symbolizing the rise of a new leader of the team. In addition, Timberwolves' current players McDaniels and Reed also increased their playoff wins to 17 after this game , ranking second in team history.

It is worth noting that the Timberwolves quickly adjusted their status after losing the first game of this round of the series against the Warriors, first winning a big victory at home in Game 2 , and then turning the tables on the road in Game 3 , which greatly boosted their morale. The team is currently leading the series 2-1 and has the initiative to advance, and Edwards' continued outstanding performance is the biggest guarantee for the team's progress.

From the accumulation of data to the performance in key moments, Edwards is gradually fulfilling his label of " the most promising player in team history " . If the Timberwolves can continue to advance and make a breakthrough this season, then this young core is expected to truly establish his iconic status in team history. The future of the Timberwolves is opening a new chapter with Edwards as the center.