Karl-Anthony Towns

Recognizing their opportunity to crush the Phoenix Suns’ spirits with a 3-0 series edge and a double-digit advantage just one bucket away, the Minnesota Timberwolves assigned the task to a player with a history of both stretching the floor and the lead. Deliberately hanging back in transition as his teammates force Phoenix’s defense into a difficult position, Karl-Anthony Towns rewards their patience, corralling a pass before easing his way into a picturesque 3-point shot from the top of the key, holding his form after the score in appreciation of his work. Towns’ offensive success in the early part of the third quarter set the tone for Minnesota’s outcome-deciding run, carving their path to both a wire-to-wire victory and supremacy over the series’ first three games. Continuing to round himself back into form, the four-time All-Star was superb, recording 18 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, and three 3-pointers on April 26, 2024.