Despite being a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, Gobert has often been the target of criticism by fans and NBA pundits alike. The Wolves, however, have shown nothing but support for their big man,

Anthony Edwards continues to cement his reputation as not only one of the NBA's most explosive young stars, but also one of its most fiery personalities. After the Minnesota Timberwolves dismantled the Los Angeles Lakers 117–95 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series,

Following Minnesota's Game 1 victory, the NBA announced that Edwards had been named a finalist for the league's Clutch Player of the Year award. He is joined by New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic.