Frank Vogel on Suns strategy against Anthony Edwards: He's got to see five defenders
Duane Rankin: “He’s got to see five defenders.” Frank Vogel on defending Anthony Edwards, who scored 33 points in Game 1 win over #Suns after averaging 14.3 points in the three regular season games Phoenix won in sweeping the regular season series. #NBAPlayoffs .
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Source: Twitter @DuaneRankin
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“This is the face of the future of the NBA.”
—@chiney on Anthony Edwards pic.twitter.com/Od0ozlsjk3 – 3:57 PM
“This is the face of the future of the NBA.”
—@chiney on Anthony Edwards pic.twitter.com/Od0ozlsjk3 – 3:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s got to see five defenders.”
Frank Vogel on defending Anthony Edwards, who scored 33 points in Game 1 win over #Suns after averaging 14.3 points in the three regular season games Phoenix won in sweeping the regular season series. #NBAPlayoffs . pic.twitter.com/K06WijiEbZ – 2:57 PM
“He’s got to see five defenders.”
Frank Vogel on defending Anthony Edwards, who scored 33 points in Game 1 win over #Suns after averaging 14.3 points in the three regular season games Phoenix won in sweeping the regular season series. #NBAPlayoffs . pic.twitter.com/K06WijiEbZ – 2:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’ve just got to move the ball and get great shots. If the defense giving us a lot of 3s, we’ll take a lot of 3s. If they’re taking that away and force us inside, we’re a great midrange shooting team, we’re a great paint attacking team.” Frank Vogel.
#Suns 9-of-28 on 3s GM1. pic.twitter.com/THP2x17B9e – 2:51 PM
“We’ve just got to move the ball and get great shots. If the defense giving us a lot of 3s, we’ll take a lot of 3s. If they’re taking that away and force us inside, we’re a great midrange shooting team, we’re a great paint attacking team.” Frank Vogel.
#Suns 9-of-28 on 3s GM1. pic.twitter.com/THP2x17B9e – 2:51 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Grayson Allen was a limited participant in practice today and is questionable for tomorrow, per Frank Vogel – 2:04 PM
Grayson Allen was a limited participant in practice today and is questionable for tomorrow, per Frank Vogel – 2:04 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“I’m not saying he is, but damn man, there is a Jordan-esque feeling about [Anthony Edwards]. … It’s old school in the new school age.”
👀 @RealJayWilliams
(🎥: @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.twitter.com/qizUns4M96 – 1:10 PM
“I’m not saying he is, but damn man, there is a Jordan-esque feeling about [Anthony Edwards]. … It’s old school in the new school age.”
👀 @RealJayWilliams
(🎥: @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.twitter.com/qizUns4M96 – 1:10 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
How Anthony Edwards broke free from the Suns defense in Game 1, and how they can improve for Game 2 – bit.ly/4b6TcJ1 via @PHNX_Suns – 12:18 AM
How Anthony Edwards broke free from the Suns defense in Game 1, and how they can improve for Game 2 – bit.ly/4b6TcJ1 via @PHNX_Suns – 12:18 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
My takeaway from this weekend is that Anthony Edwards and Jalen Williams love playoff competition. – 11:02 PM
My takeaway from this weekend is that Anthony Edwards and Jalen Williams love playoff competition. – 11:02 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Just throwing this out there in researching some numbers for my piece today … Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker were +25 in nearly 15 minutes together in Game 1, the best of any three-man group. The defense with those three can be stifling. – 4:11 PM
Just throwing this out there in researching some numbers for my piece today … Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker were +25 in nearly 15 minutes together in Game 1, the best of any three-man group. The defense with those three can be stifling. – 4:11 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On the Suns’ first-half defense against Anthony Edwards in Game 1, how he broke free in that 3rd quarter, and what the Suns need to do to contain him better in Game 2: bit.ly/4b6TcJ1 – 3:07 PM
On the Suns’ first-half defense against Anthony Edwards in Game 1, how he broke free in that 3rd quarter, and what the Suns need to do to contain him better in Game 2: bit.ly/4b6TcJ1 – 3:07 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Anthony Edwards excited to play with Steph Curry for Team USA in Olympics warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/19/ant… pic.twitter.com/fu5PQ2oLJo – 1:05 PM
Anthony Edwards excited to play with Steph Curry for Team USA in Olympics warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/19/ant… pic.twitter.com/fu5PQ2oLJo – 1:05 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker on Suns defense on Anthony Edwards: “We were doing a good job early of forcing him to turn the ball over. I think we should just stick with what we were doing in the regular season, and if he makes a few tough shots, don’t panic to where you have to go double him” – 1:05 PM
Devin Booker on Suns defense on Anthony Edwards: “We were doing a good job early of forcing him to turn the ball over. I think we should just stick with what we were doing in the regular season, and if he makes a few tough shots, don’t panic to where you have to go double him” – 1:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Saturday:
Anthony Edwards talks trash to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker off: Takeaways from Phoenix Suns Game 1 loss to Minnesota Timberwolves (w/videos) #Suns #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/A6ZU9WsfQB – 12:52 PM
From Saturday:
Anthony Edwards talks trash to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker off: Takeaways from Phoenix Suns Game 1 loss to Minnesota Timberwolves (w/videos) #Suns #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/A6ZU9WsfQB – 12:52 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards on the impact of Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 1:
“He played the game clean. He played it the right way. He defended very well, and he did everything we needed him to do. He rebounded. He spread the floor. He got to the corner. He wasn’t cutting when he didn’t need pic.twitter.com/WVNUCX9E3s – 12:46 PM
Anthony Edwards on the impact of Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 1:
“He played the game clean. He played it the right way. He defended very well, and he did everything we needed him to do. He rebounded. He spread the floor. He got to the corner. He wasn’t cutting when he didn’t need pic.twitter.com/WVNUCX9E3s – 12:46 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch was asked 15 different ways this past week about how Anthony Edwards can still remain impactful offensively against the way Phoenix is going to guard him — with gap help in on both sides (as you see in the first play here).
And Finch repeatedly started every answer pic.twitter.com/zgbGd0R7WM – 12:13 PM
Chris Finch was asked 15 different ways this past week about how Anthony Edwards can still remain impactful offensively against the way Phoenix is going to guard him — with gap help in on both sides (as you see in the first play here).
And Finch repeatedly started every answer pic.twitter.com/zgbGd0R7WM – 12:13 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
It was only a matter of time before Anthony Edwards broke free from this Suns defense, and he did it emphatically in Game 1. The question is, does lightning go back in the bottle? I wrote about how Ant got going and where PHX can improve against him: bit.ly/4b6TcJ1 – 12:02 PM
It was only a matter of time before Anthony Edwards broke free from this Suns defense, and he did it emphatically in Game 1. The question is, does lightning go back in the bottle? I wrote about how Ant got going and where PHX can improve against him: bit.ly/4b6TcJ1 – 12:02 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards and “one of the best feelings ever” in his life in Game 1. Game story from Saturday. startribune.com/minnesota-timb… – 10:40 AM
Anthony Edwards and “one of the best feelings ever” in his life in Game 1. Game story from Saturday. startribune.com/minnesota-timb… – 10:40 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
2024 NBA Playoffs Takeaways: Anthony Edwards wins Day 1 of playoffs
nbcsports.com/nba/news/2024-… – 10:16 AM
2024 NBA Playoffs Takeaways: Anthony Edwards wins Day 1 of playoffs
nbcsports.com/nba/news/2024-… – 10:16 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Anthony Edwards letting KD know – the NBA Playoffs are back! 👀
pic.twitter.com/4ISpEuuq7B – 1:11 AM
Anthony Edwards letting KD know – the NBA Playoffs are back! 👀
pic.twitter.com/4ISpEuuq7B – 1:11 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Locked on NBA Podcast:
🏀 Hosting with @CamilleMonae to recap day 1 of the #NBAPlayoffs!
🏀 The 76ers dropped the game you have to get
🏀 Nuggets outlast Lakers
🏀 Can Anthony Edwards solidify Superstar status?
🏀 A key Cavs adjustment
🏀 Day 2 Preview!
youtube.com/watch?v=4evUu9… – 12:17 AM
Locked on NBA Podcast:
🏀 Hosting with @CamilleMonae to recap day 1 of the #NBAPlayoffs!
🏀 The 76ers dropped the game you have to get
🏀 Nuggets outlast Lakers
🏀 Can Anthony Edwards solidify Superstar status?
🏀 A key Cavs adjustment
🏀 Day 2 Preview!
youtube.com/watch?v=4evUu9… – 12:17 AM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Here is @alec_lewis with a great read on Anthony Edwards’ brilliant second half in Game 1.
theathletic.com/5432053/2024/0… – 10:41 PM
Here is @alec_lewis with a great read on Anthony Edwards’ brilliant second half in Game 1.
theathletic.com/5432053/2024/0… – 10:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Everybody knows that’s my favorite player of all-time. That was probably one of the best feelings ever in my whole life for sure.”
Anthony Edwards talks trash to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker off: Takeaways from #Suns Game 1 loss to T-Wolves #NBAPlayoffs tinyurl.com/45vrr7y9 pic.twitter.com/2PUoXK1HJf – 10:21 PM
“Everybody knows that’s my favorite player of all-time. That was probably one of the best feelings ever in my whole life for sure.”
Anthony Edwards talks trash to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker off: Takeaways from #Suns Game 1 loss to T-Wolves #NBAPlayoffs tinyurl.com/45vrr7y9 pic.twitter.com/2PUoXK1HJf – 10:21 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel on Devin Booker’s 5-for-16 shooting night in Game 1: “The Phoenix Suns are a team, it’s not about one player. I’m not worried about him getting going, he’s one of the best scorers in the league. We’ll do a better job of looking at ways to free him up” pic.twitter.com/UURhqYeEEO – 8:41 PM
Frank Vogel on Devin Booker’s 5-for-16 shooting night in Game 1: “The Phoenix Suns are a team, it’s not about one player. I’m not worried about him getting going, he’s one of the best scorers in the league. We’ll do a better job of looking at ways to free him up” pic.twitter.com/UURhqYeEEO – 8:41 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Anthony Edwards puts up 33, Timberwolves make statement with 25 point Game 1 win
nbcsports.com/nba/news/antho… – 8:35 PM
Anthony Edwards puts up 33, Timberwolves make statement with 25 point Game 1 win
nbcsports.com/nba/news/antho… – 8:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’ll consider everything.”
Frank Vogel when asked if he’ll consider other options off the bench like Bol Bol after Eric Gordon went scoreless on 0-for-5 FGs (0-4 on 3s) Game 1.
“He can go 5-for-5 next game. He’s that type of player.”
11-of-51 on 3s his last 11 games. #Suns pic.twitter.com/IFndfUfRAt – 8:06 PM
“We’ll consider everything.”
Frank Vogel when asked if he’ll consider other options off the bench like Bol Bol after Eric Gordon went scoreless on 0-for-5 FGs (0-4 on 3s) Game 1.
“He can go 5-for-5 next game. He’s that type of player.”
11-of-51 on 3s his last 11 games. #Suns pic.twitter.com/IFndfUfRAt – 8:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’ve got to do a better job of getting him open.”
Frank Vogel on Devin Booker after 18-point night (5-of-16 FGs).
“I’m not worried about him getting going. He’s one of the best scorers in the league.” #Suns #NBAPlayoffs . pic.twitter.com/vjEC8xWnf3 – 7:56 PM
“We’ve got to do a better job of getting him open.”
Frank Vogel on Devin Booker after 18-point night (5-of-16 FGs).
“I’m not worried about him getting going. He’s one of the best scorers in the league.” #Suns #NBAPlayoffs . pic.twitter.com/vjEC8xWnf3 – 7:56 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Naz Reid on Anthony Edwards: “When you watch Ant, you’re seeing some things that you’ve never seen before. It’s kind of crazy. You get us on the bench going crazy.” – 7:38 PM
Naz Reid on Anthony Edwards: “When you watch Ant, you’re seeing some things that you’ve never seen before. It’s kind of crazy. You get us on the bench going crazy.” – 7:38 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I asked Frank Vogel about balancing attacking mismatches with not getting too stagnant offensively.
“Well that’s the key word, it’s a balance. You wanna involve their weaker defenders, not their better defenders, but you also gotta keep your guys in rhythm.” pic.twitter.com/LWy7nNTSxB – 7:26 PM
I asked Frank Vogel about balancing attacking mismatches with not getting too stagnant offensively.
“Well that’s the key word, it’s a balance. You wanna involve their weaker defenders, not their better defenders, but you also gotta keep your guys in rhythm.” pic.twitter.com/LWy7nNTSxB – 7:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s just hoop. You get hot, you make shots, you make tough shots. You’re going to feel excited about yourself. It’s on me to keep coming back, showing him a tough look.”
Kevin Durant on Anthony Edwards talking trash to him after a 3 in 2nd half of #Suns Game 1 loss to Wolves. pic.twitter.com/XijhSRwRpd – 7:21 PM
“It’s just hoop. You get hot, you make shots, you make tough shots. You’re going to feel excited about yourself. It’s on me to keep coming back, showing him a tough look.”
Kevin Durant on Anthony Edwards talking trash to him after a 3 in 2nd half of #Suns Game 1 loss to Wolves. pic.twitter.com/XijhSRwRpd – 7:21 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant on Anthony Edwards trash talking him after making those 3s: “Yeah, it’s just basketball – not even playoffs, it’s just hoop. You get hot, you make shots, you make tough shots, you’re gonna feel excited about yourself. So it’s on me to keep coming back” pic.twitter.com/Y25LOvUdN5 – 7:19 PM
Kevin Durant on Anthony Edwards trash talking him after making those 3s: “Yeah, it’s just basketball – not even playoffs, it’s just hoop. You get hot, you make shots, you make tough shots, you’re gonna feel excited about yourself. So it’s on me to keep coming back” pic.twitter.com/Y25LOvUdN5 – 7:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
X-Rays negative on right ankle sprain for Grayson Allen, says Frank Vogel.
Will see how he responds to treatment for Tuesday Game 2.
On Anthony Edwards’ 33-point game: “He’s a great player. You try to do your best to slow him down without being exposed on the backside.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/uFxOAOJpEG – 7:05 PM
X-Rays negative on right ankle sprain for Grayson Allen, says Frank Vogel.
Will see how he responds to treatment for Tuesday Game 2.
On Anthony Edwards’ 33-point game: “He’s a great player. You try to do your best to slow him down without being exposed on the backside.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/uFxOAOJpEG – 7:05 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards on his exchange with Suns’ Kevin Durant in blowout Game 1 win: “I think everybody here knows that’s my favorite player of all time. That was probably one of the best feelings ever in my whole life, for sure.” – 7:01 PM
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards on his exchange with Suns’ Kevin Durant in blowout Game 1 win: “I think everybody here knows that’s my favorite player of all time. That was probably one of the best feelings ever in my whole life, for sure.” – 7:01 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards on Kevin Durant:
“At one point, I was like god damn, he nice.” – 7:00 PM
Anthony Edwards on Kevin Durant:
“At one point, I was like god damn, he nice.” – 7:00 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
X-rays negative on Grayson Allen. Ankle sprain, per Frank Vogel. – 6:41 PM
X-rays negative on Grayson Allen. Ankle sprain, per Frank Vogel. – 6:41 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel said Grayson Allen’s X-rays were negative. It’s an ankle sprain, they’ll see how he responds over the next few days – 6:41 PM
Frank Vogel said Grayson Allen’s X-rays were negative. It’s an ankle sprain, they’ll see how he responds over the next few days – 6:41 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Anthony Edwards with the steal and SLAM in transition 😤
(via @BallySportsNOR)
pic.twitter.com/hLae8XlWW5 – 6:23 PM
Anthony Edwards with the steal and SLAM in transition 😤
(via @BallySportsNOR)
pic.twitter.com/hLae8XlWW5 – 6:23 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Anthony Edwards vs. Phoenix Suns (Western Conference Playoffs, Game 1)
33 points
9 rebounds
6 assists
2 steals
14-24 FG
Ant is here to play. Timberwolves lead 1-0. #NBAPlayoffs #WolvesBack – 6:20 PM
Anthony Edwards vs. Phoenix Suns (Western Conference Playoffs, Game 1)
33 points
9 rebounds
6 assists
2 steals
14-24 FG
Ant is here to play. Timberwolves lead 1-0. #NBAPlayoffs #WolvesBack – 6:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Anthony Edwards today:
33 PTS
9 REB
6 AST
2 STL
4-8 3P
Top 10 all-time in playoff PPG. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 6:20 PM
Anthony Edwards today:
33 PTS
9 REB
6 AST
2 STL
4-8 3P
Top 10 all-time in playoff PPG. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 6:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Anthony Edwards today:
31 PTS
8 REB
6 AST
4-8 3P
Top 10 all-time in playoff PPG. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 6:09 PM
Anthony Edwards today:
31 PTS
8 REB
6 AST
4-8 3P
Top 10 all-time in playoff PPG. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 6:09 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Statement from Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves. This game really couldn’t have gone better for them in terms of re-establishing the tone of this matchup.
Again, this was a 56-win team. Matchup problems aside, the Suns were never just gonna streamroll them – 6:04 PM
Statement from Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves. This game really couldn’t have gone better for them in terms of re-establishing the tone of this matchup.
Again, this was a 56-win team. Matchup problems aside, the Suns were never just gonna streamroll them – 6:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Anthony Edwards with 31 points, 4-of-7 from 3. Suns down 105-80 with 7:30 left in game. #Suns – 6:02 PM
Anthony Edwards with 31 points, 4-of-7 from 3. Suns down 105-80 with 7:30 left in game. #Suns – 6:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Fun fact: Anthony Edwards is already fourth all-time in playoff points for the Wolves. pic.twitter.com/eWsoocYmkW – 5:58 PM
Fun fact: Anthony Edwards is already fourth all-time in playoff points for the Wolves. pic.twitter.com/eWsoocYmkW – 5:58 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Anthony Edwards drops 18 in the 3rd quarter and is jawing right in KD’s face. pic.twitter.com/9xbho7kZsH – 5:55 PM
Anthony Edwards drops 18 in the 3rd quarter and is jawing right in KD’s face. pic.twitter.com/9xbho7kZsH – 5:55 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Earlier this week on NBA Today, I asked Anthony Edwards about what it would mean to beat his personal GOAT, Kevin Durant: pic.twitter.com/7ui5kGOymx – 5:47 PM
Earlier this week on NBA Today, I asked Anthony Edwards about what it would mean to beat his personal GOAT, Kevin Durant: pic.twitter.com/7ui5kGOymx – 5:47 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
A tour de force of a 3rd quarter for Anthony Edwards. He’s up to 28, 5r, 4a. Wolves up 20 going into the 4th. – 5:46 PM
A tour de force of a 3rd quarter for Anthony Edwards. He’s up to 28, 5r, 4a. Wolves up 20 going into the 4th. – 5:46 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Is it gonna be LeBron’s fault when Frank Vogel gets fired *this* time? – 5:44 PM
Is it gonna be LeBron’s fault when Frank Vogel gets fired *this* time? – 5:44 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Woo buddy. Anthony Edwards hits a 3 and is talking ALL the shit to Kevin Durant. KD can only laugh – 5:43 PM
Woo buddy. Anthony Edwards hits a 3 and is talking ALL the shit to Kevin Durant. KD can only laugh – 5:43 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
This step-through by Anthony Edwards is ridiculous pic.twitter.com/O2iXEvi3o6 – 5:37 PM
This step-through by Anthony Edwards is ridiculous pic.twitter.com/O2iXEvi3o6 – 5:37 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Despite 2 fouls and 4 turnovers from Anthony Edwards, the Wolves are only down 1 after the 1st Q.
Edwards did have 7 points (2/3 from 2, 1/2 from 3) and 2 assists. – 4:15 PM
Despite 2 fouls and 4 turnovers from Anthony Edwards, the Wolves are only down 1 after the 1st Q.
Edwards did have 7 points (2/3 from 2, 1/2 from 3) and 2 assists. – 4:15 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards with 4 turnovers but those are the Wolves’ only turnovers so far – 4:12 PM
Anthony Edwards with 4 turnovers but those are the Wolves’ only turnovers so far – 4:12 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Anthony Edwards gets off the ball and finds the open man twice in a row, and his teammates reward him for it with 3s. Gonna be interesting to see how much the Suns back off their help-heavy approach with Ant if that continues. Wolves up 23-22 early – 4:06 PM
Anthony Edwards gets off the ball and finds the open man twice in a row, and his teammates reward him for it with 3s. Gonna be interesting to see how much the Suns back off their help-heavy approach with Ant if that continues. Wolves up 23-22 early – 4:06 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Game tied at 11, KD with 9 of the Suns’ first 11 points. Wrote about this earlier in the week, but Anthony Edwards needed to find pockets in semi-transition to be more aggressive, and he’s doing that early to get some open looks. Suns need to be a bit sharper on D – 3:59 PM
Game tied at 11, KD with 9 of the Suns’ first 11 points. Wrote about this earlier in the week, but Anthony Edwards needed to find pockets in semi-transition to be more aggressive, and he’s doing that early to get some open looks. Suns need to be a bit sharper on D – 3:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns have already forced 2 turnovers on Anthony Edwards trying to dribble through the lane. KD with all 5 of Phoenix’s points so far, they’re getting him involved early with Towns on him – 3:53 PM
Suns have already forced 2 turnovers on Anthony Edwards trying to dribble through the lane. KD with all 5 of Phoenix’s points so far, they’re getting him involved early with Towns on him – 3:53 PM
Steve Aschburner @AschNBA
I thought “posterize” is just a concept now. But the Timberwolves actually went old-school for that much ballyhooed Anthony Edwards slam earlier this season. pic.twitter.com/neB5PNfOga – 3:46 PM
I thought “posterize” is just a concept now. But the Timberwolves actually went old-school for that much ballyhooed Anthony Edwards slam earlier this season. pic.twitter.com/neB5PNfOga – 3:46 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We have zero experience together and that’s the thing I’m most eager about getting with this group with these #NBAPlayoffs beginning. Me and Devin Booker and Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal and the rest of these guys and the rest of our coaches going to battle.” Frank Vogel. #Suns pic.twitter.com/xglQZA6PBH – 2:36 PM
“We have zero experience together and that’s the thing I’m most eager about getting with this group with these #NBAPlayoffs beginning. Me and Devin Booker and Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal and the rest of these guys and the rest of our coaches going to battle.” Frank Vogel. #Suns pic.twitter.com/xglQZA6PBH – 2:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“There’s a long answer to that.”
Frank Vogel on what’s good, needs to be better in #NBAPlayoffs .
😃: Last 10 games, ball movement, pace, defense.
😤: Turnovers, keep ball movement, defensive consistency.
On Big 3 playing last 18 games together: “You need those reps.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/k9ABF4x8l3 – 2:29 PM
“There’s a long answer to that.”
Frank Vogel on what’s good, needs to be better in #NBAPlayoffs .
😃: Last 10 games, ball movement, pace, defense.
😤: Turnovers, keep ball movement, defensive consistency.
On Big 3 playing last 18 games together: “You need those reps.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/k9ABF4x8l3 – 2:29 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel on the Suns playoff experience: “It definitely helps from the standpoint of guys have felt it before, but we have zero experience together….I feel like we can have success right away with the experience that we have, the talent that we have” pic.twitter.com/DWtnHZdHa7 – 2:21 PM
Frank Vogel on the Suns playoff experience: “It definitely helps from the standpoint of guys have felt it before, but we have zero experience together….I feel like we can have success right away with the experience that we have, the talent that we have” pic.twitter.com/DWtnHZdHa7 – 2:21 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“As long as the referees know that, I love it.” Jusuf Nurkic on raised physicality in #NBAPlayoffs .
Frank Vogel: “You can be physical and disciplined. Screening angles. Technique of your arm bars and how you’re absorbing contact.”
Added being physical “within the rules.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/skBxetPZZp – 2:21 PM
“As long as the referees know that, I love it.” Jusuf Nurkic on raised physicality in #NBAPlayoffs .
Frank Vogel: “You can be physical and disciplined. Screening angles. Technique of your arm bars and how you’re absorbing contact.”
Added being physical “within the rules.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/skBxetPZZp – 2:21 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Stay big or go small.
Jusuf Nurkic foul trouble.
Can anyone slow down Bradley Beal?
Who wins turnover battle?
It is Anthony Edwards time?
5 keys to Phoenix Suns playoff series vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (w/videos) #Suns #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:15 AM
Stay big or go small.
Jusuf Nurkic foul trouble.
Can anyone slow down Bradley Beal?
Who wins turnover battle?
It is Anthony Edwards time?
5 keys to Phoenix Suns playoff series vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (w/videos) #Suns #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:15 AM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Anthony Edwards is expected to debut the low-top edition of his signature @adidasHoops AE 1s during the NBA Playoffs.
Edwards’ 1st signature shoe has become one of the industry’s best-selling basketball shoes since launching in December. pic.twitter.com/vkvRVLkQlr – 10:20 AM
Anthony Edwards is expected to debut the low-top edition of his signature @adidasHoops AE 1s during the NBA Playoffs.
Edwards’ 1st signature shoe has become one of the industry’s best-selling basketball shoes since launching in December. pic.twitter.com/vkvRVLkQlr – 10:20 AM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Anthony Edwards excited to play with Steph Curry for Team USA in Olympics warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/19/ant… pic.twitter.com/oCjWJckvTs – 7:00 AM
Anthony Edwards excited to play with Steph Curry for Team USA in Olympics warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/19/ant… pic.twitter.com/oCjWJckvTs – 7:00 AM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Anthony Edwards excited to play with Steph Curry for Team USA in Olympics warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/19/ant… pic.twitter.com/zjR0Uo4s1C – 8:16 PM
Anthony Edwards excited to play with Steph Curry for Team USA in Olympics warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/19/ant… pic.twitter.com/zjR0Uo4s1C – 8:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Hopefully we can hit first and play with the lead, but if they jump out, we’ve got to absorb that punch.”
Frank Vogel on facing Timberwolves in Game 1 of first round series Saturday as Suns led 44-22 after one in last week’s win at Minnesota to end regular season. #Suns pic.twitter.com/ondHg7SeI5 – 5:09 PM
“Hopefully we can hit first and play with the lead, but if they jump out, we’ve got to absorb that punch.”
Frank Vogel on facing Timberwolves in Game 1 of first round series Saturday as Suns led 44-22 after one in last week’s win at Minnesota to end regular season. #Suns pic.twitter.com/ondHg7SeI5 – 5:09 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel on the Suns after nearly a week off before Game 1: “Yeah, they’re ready. They’ve been extremely attentive in all of our film sessions, which, with the week off, have been very thorough….we’ll be ready for whatever they throw at us.” pic.twitter.com/RmlHrJIzRI – 4:14 PM
Frank Vogel on the Suns after nearly a week off before Game 1: “Yeah, they’re ready. They’ve been extremely attentive in all of our film sessions, which, with the week off, have been very thorough….we’ll be ready for whatever they throw at us.” pic.twitter.com/RmlHrJIzRI – 4:14 PM
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Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Frank Vogel said the film sessions for the Suns were very thorough given they had almost a week without a game. Credited the players for being very locked in on the plans and what could shift.
“Kind of talked about all of it and we’ll be ready for whatever they throw at us.” – 3:49 PM
Frank Vogel said the film sessions for the Suns were very thorough given they had almost a week without a game. Credited the players for being very locked in on the plans and what could shift.
“Kind of talked about all of it and we’ll be ready for whatever they throw at us.” – 3:49 PM
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Duane Rankin: “Takes a collective group. Special players take more than just who is just guarding to defend him. It takes the team behind him and building a shell behind him to where it gives you confidence to be able to pressure the ball.” Devin Booker on defending Anthony Edwards. #Suns -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / April 22, 2024
Duane Rankin: “That brother is special.” @stephenasmith on what Michael Jordan told him about Anthony Edwards GM1 vs. #Suns. SAS: “You see somebody coming, how do you stop their momentum? You stop their momentum by saying, ‘Yeah you coming, but dammit I’m here.’ We didn’t see that Saturday.” pic.twitter.com/l4O6Dm7dQk -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / April 22, 2024
Duane Rankin: “We should stick with what we were doing in the regular season. If he makes a few tough shots, don’t panic to where you have to go double him and now the rest of the team is in rotation.” Devin Booker on Anthony Edwards, who scored 33 in Game 1 vs. #Suns. tinyurl.com/va3835fb pic.twitter.com/6mVyyFgZnO -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / April 22, 2024