Security Rushes to Scene as Anthony Edwards & Bradley Beal Engage in Ugly Brawl on Court
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It’s all kicking off on the final day of the regular season. In a game of high stakes between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns, emotions are running high as Anthony Edwards and Bradley Beal engaged in a heated argument during the final minutes of the second quarter. Beal seemed to have forcefully knocked the ball out of Edwards’ hand, sparking a verbal altercation between the two players before coaches and players from both teams got involved.
According to Sheldon Wohlman of Clutch Points, “Bradley Beal had extra words for the Timberwolves’ bench after a Suns timeout. Finch and Edward both took exception to whatever Beal had to say.” Blue Wire Podcast’s Dane Moore provided further information about the scuffle via his X account. He wrote, “Not sure if they cut to commercial or not, but we got a scuffle going on here during the timeout.”
Bradley Beal had extra words for the Timberwolves’ bench after a Suns timeout. Finch and Edward both took exception to whatever Beal had to say. pic.twitter.com/JXLBfT3Bch
— Sheldon Wohlman (@3swohlman) April 14, 2024
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The game is of utmost importance for both the teams: the Suns are competing for the last guaranteed playoff spot with the Pelicans, while the Timberwolves are engaged in a three-way battle with the OKC Thunder and the Denver Nuggets. A loss against the Suns would drop them to the third spot, whereas a victory for the Suns could potentially push them past the Pelicans into the sixth spot if results go their way.
The New Orleans Pelicans are also embroiled in a highly competitive showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers. If the Pelicans emerge victorious against the Lakers, their playoff qualification will be secured, regardless of the outcome of the Suns vs. Timberwolves matchup. However, if the Lakers win, the Pels will face them in the play-in tournament, with the winner advancing to face the 2nd-seeded team in the Western Conference.
Could this be a preview of the first-round series?
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As things stand, the Phoenix Suns and the Minnesota Timberwolves are on a collision course to face each other in the first-round of the playoffs. If the Suns defeat the Timberwolves, they would secure the 6th seed, while the Timberwolves would fall to the 3rd seed. At the end of the 3rd quarter, the Suns were leading the Timberwolves by a scoreline of 89-78.
With both sides possessing stars, the playoffs series will be box office viewing for every NBA fan. While the Timberwolves have youth on their side, their lack of playoff experience may prove to be a deciding factor in the series. Meanwhile, the Suns possess ample postseason experience with players like Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. It is surely going to be must-see television when these two sides match up again in the playoffs. And if this game is anything to go by, then the fans will be thoroughly entertained.
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Shivatmika Manvi