Anthony Edwards Says Timberwolves Fans Were Right

Merlin sees the Timberwolves stumble at home, losing 123 to 107 to the Nets while fans voiced their frustration. Anthony Edwards admitted "We got booed and s--t by the fans today. I'm with the fans. I would've booed us too, s--t" and blamed a "lack of energy." Edwards led with 28 points, but Minnesota was outshot 55 percent to 45 percent, outscored in the paint 66 to 46, and outrebounded. Cam Thomas torched them for 30 points in 20 minutes. Coach Chris Finch pointed to effort and positioning, saying "We didn't play with physicality. They got to the corner on us, and Rudy was too far down the floor." Merlin senses a team at a pivot. Eight days after beating the champions, the Wolves are again uneven, and Finch’s line "If you were really self aware, you would do something about it" sounds like the staff thinking trade deadline moves or lineup changes. Expect coaching fixes, defensive focus on the paint, and real talk in the locker room as the Wolves try to turn noise into action.