After a brutal opening defeat in this second-round series, Minnesota head coach Chris Finch pulled no punches.

You're the leader of the team," Finch added. "You've got to come out and set the tone. If your shot is not going, you still have to carry the energy.

Edwards was scoreless until hitting a free throw with 1:04 left in the first half. Although his final stats look reasonable — 23 points and 14 rebounds — it was a lackluster approach that got him called out by head coach Chris Finch during the postgame media availability.