After a disappointing 106-98 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards took responsibility for the team's struggles, emphasizing the need for collective maturity and execution. He noted that the coaching staff provides the necessary strategies, but the team is failing to implement them.

Rudy Gobert echoed this sentiment, stating that he must lead defensively to set the tone for the team. The Timberwolves' performance has been concerning, with poor shooting and rebounding statistics, raising alarms among fans as they slip in the Western Conference standings.