Kerr's words served as motivation for Edwards to step up his workouts and his game. Now Kerr will see the fruits of that work first-hand with a trip to the Western Conference finals at stake.

On the lighter side, the matchup also reunites coach Steve Kerr with Minnesota’s young superstar, Anthony Edwards, who has spoken to the impact the Warriors coach had on his career even before they teamed up for Team USA in Paris last summer.

Edwards was frustrated when he couldn't be the hero. His coaches were frustrated by his poor decisions. In the playoffs, he has become a star in crunch time, by learning when to make the right play -- or be the right play himself.

After a tight first half, the Timberwolves blew the game open in the third quarter, with Anthony Edwards leading a decisive 17-0 blast. They had a 20-point lead, 97-77, entering the final period and never looked back for a third consecutive win.

The Golden State Warriors battled hard in Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chase Center on Saturday but failed to come away with the win. The Warriors led by five early in the fourth quarter,