In Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series, the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame their Game 1 disappointment by defeating the Golden State Warriors 117-93, thanks to strong performances from Julius Randle and a resurgent bench. Randle scored 24 points with 11 assists, and Anthony Edwards added 20 points, capitalizing on Stephen Curry's absence due to injury. A pivotal film session led by Coach Chris Finch helped motivate the team, resulting in a significant improvement, particularly in their 3-point shooting. The Warriors struggled, showing a poor start and relying on their bench's contributions.
"We looked a lot more like ourselves," Finch said, reflecting on the Timberwolves' performance after a motivational session that highlighted their need to improve from Game 1.
Randle emphasized the team's motivation after an unhappy film session: "He was unhappy, and he let us know he was unhappy, and we felt that, Randle said. We were pretty motivated as a team."
Coach Finch was pleased to see the reaction from the Timberwolves after their rough Game 1 start, saying, "The foundation was laid in an ornery film session..."
Buddy Hield discussed the start of the game, stating, "The biggest lesson is don't start off in a hole like we did tonight, and the game maybe could have ended up a little bit differently."
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