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UConn Huskies point guard Paige Bueckers made a special request to Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards after the Timberwolves defeated the Phoenix Suns 122-116 in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.
Following Edwards' impressive 40-point performance, Bueckers tweeted:
"TAKE US HOME ANT"
Edwards' sixth 3-pointer of the game gave Minnesota a 105-101 lead with 5:30 remaining, and he then stunned the Phoenix crowd with a highlight-reel dunk over Kevin Durant, putting Minnesota up 115-111 with 2:13 remaining.
The Timberwolves' first-round playoff sweep earned them their first appearance in the second round since 2004.
After the game, Durant praised Edwards in a heartfelt endorsement, describing him as his favorite player to watch.
"So impressed by Ant. My favorite player to watch,” Durant said. “Just grown so much since he came into the league. At 22, his love for the game just shines bright and that's one of the reasons why I like him the most.”
“He loves basketball. He is grateful to be in this position and he's taking advantage of every opportunity he's gotten. I love everything about Ant."
During the game, there was a moment of concern when Minnesota's head coach, Chris Finch, left the game after a sideline collision with point guard Mike Conley. But the Timberwolves remained composed and closed out the victory.
Paige Bueckers on her UConn legacy
Bueckers recently appeared on the popular "Overtime" podcast to talk about the UConn basketball program and her desire to give back.
"I would do anything for the program and anything they ask or need of me I wanna do that and also my legacy off the court like giving back to the community.”
She said her goal is clear: to be known as a winner and a national champion.
“I'm super proud to wear the UConn jersey and I want my play and my efforts and everything that I do to show that. I wanna be known as a winner and just a great teammate and God willing a national champion."
