Timberwolves Take 3-1 Western Finals Lead Over Warriors After Game 4 Win

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a pivotal 117-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead. Head coach Chris Finch's halftime speech criticizing the team's complacency sparked a remarkable third-quarter surge, with the Timberwolves outscoring the Warriors 39-17, fueled by Anthony Edwards' 16 points in the period and a total of 30 points overall. Finch emphasized the team's improved effort, discipline, and ball movement after halftime, highlighting the strong connection between Edwards and Julius Randle, who led all scorers with 31 points. Jaden McDaniels also contributed significantly with a double-double of 10 points and 13 rebounds. Edwards credited Finch's halftime pep talk for igniting the team's energy and focus, which proved decisive in overcoming a shaky first half. With Game 5 approaching at home, Minnesota is well-positioned to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive year, though maintaining consistent performance remains critical.