Eliminate the Warriors 4-1! Edwards 22+12 sets a record: Eliminate Zhan Ku one after another to become a new league appearance

On May 15, the Timberwolves G5 defeated the Warriors at home, and eliminated the Warriors 4-1 in the series and advanced to the Western Conference Finals. The Timberwolves advanced to the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive years. Edwards G5 made 8 of 14 shots and 5 of 8 three-pointers, scored 22 points, 12 assists, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks. In a year, he eliminated many superstars such as Jendoku and played the superstar killer and became the new face of the league. In the match of promotion, the Timberwolves led 7 points in the first quarter 30-23, and won 8 points 32-24 in the second quarter. After halftime, they were already 15 points ahead of the Warriors. In the first half, Randall (15 points), Gobert (11 points) and Conley (11 points) all scored in double digits. Edwards made 2 of 4 shots, scored 6 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks and 1 steal. He didn't make many moves but his performance was very versatile.

The Timberwolves continued to expand their lead in the second half, winning another 6 points in the third quarter, and after the third quarter, the Timberwolves had already led by 21 points 93-72. The camera was given to Curry many times, and he was very helpless on the bench; in the final quarter, facing the Warriors' crazy counterattack, Edwards made a tough three-pointer to stabilize the situation, and then the Timberwolves maintained the lead in the offense. Huazi's key big hat and a winning blow, and finally the Timberwolves won the G5, eliminated the Warriors 4-1 and advanced to the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive years.

Edwards G5 set a record in one game

1, Edwards' total score in the playoffs exceeded 1,000 points

2, Edwards became the sixth player in NBA history to unlock 1,000 points in the playoffs at the age of 24. The top five are Kobe, Tony Parker, James, Durant and Tatum

3, Edwards unlocked 1,000 points in just 37 playoff games, comparable to James and Durant.

4. Edwards hit a career-high in the playoffs in this game

5. Edwards beat Garnett, becoming the second player in the Timberwolves' history to score over 1,000 in the playoffs

In the 2024 playoffs, Edwards led the Timberwolves to sweep the Suns 4-0 in the first round, eliminating Durant and Booker; eliminated the Nuggets 4-3 in the semi-finals, and Huazi personally ended Jokic's defense path, but in the end, the Timberwolves lost 1-4 to the Mavericks.

In the 2025 playoffs, Edwards led the team to eliminate the Lakers 4-1 in the first round, eliminated James and Doncic and created the Black Six Miracle; in the semi-finals, the Timberwolves eliminated the Warriors 4-1, and Huazi ended Curry and Butler's season with his own hands.

From May 20 last year to today, Edwards eliminated James, Durant, Curry, Jokic, Doncic and other superstars within one year, and has become the superstar killer of the league. He is ending the era of Jendoku. James is currently 40 years old, Curry is 37 years old, and Durant is 36 years old. It has to be said that the league is changing its dynasty, and the 23-year-old Edwards has become the new face of the league.