Game 2 podcast: Luka's dagger, Ant's no-show, KAT benched and more

Chip Scoggins and Michael Rand went into all the gory details of the Wolves’ 109-108 heartbreaking loss to Dallas in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. Can Minnesota regain its edge in a must-win game Sunday on the road?

The Minnesota Star Tribune
May 25, 2024 at 6:20AM
Wolves guard Mike Conley defends against Mavericks guard Luka Doncic during the second quarter Friday night at Target Center. (Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins host Michael Rand after a gut punch 109-108 Timberwolves loss to Dallas in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. Luka Doncic hit a go-ahead three in the closing seconds, while Naz Reid’s attempt at the buzzer rimmed out on a night when the Wolves led most of the way.

Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns shot just 9 for 33 combined in the game. Edwards’ indecisiveness and poor decision-making led to two turnovers in the final minute, while Towns sat on the bench for most of the fourth quarter as the Wolves tried to ride Reid’s hot hand.

Questionable coaching decisions and poor adjustments also told the story on a frustrating night that left the Wolves in an 0-2 hole heading to Dallas for Sunday’s Game 3.

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Michael Rand

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Michael Rand is the Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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