In the near future, basketball fans may be looking back on the 2024 playoff series that saw two of the best players in the world, Nikola Jokic and Anthony Edwards, going head-to-head against each other. While Edwards has shown himself to be one of the top players in the league, he still needs to prove that he belongs in the same category as Jokic, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Luka Doncic.
Now, with a national audience watching him, Edwards may be taking those final steps to solidify his status. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch, recovering from knee surgery, praised Edwards for his performance during Game 1 of the series. Finch noted how Edwards was excelling at the highest level he’s ever played and commended him for making the right plays even when facing intense defensive pressure.
Despite Edwards’ impressive play, Finch still believes that Jokic remains the best player in his eyes. He commended Jokic’s calm demeanor and ability to control the pace of the game while creating opportunities for himself and his teammates. However, Finch emphasized that imposing physicality on Jokic would be crucial for their team to contain him and secure another victory in the series.
The next game is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. on Monday in Denver where both teams will continue their battle in what promises to be an exciting matchup between two of the NBA’s top players.