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Finch Had 'Nightmares' About Playoff Path, but Wolves Embrace Gauntlet Ahead
- Finch said he had 'nightmares' about the playoff path as Minnesota secured the six seed.
- McDaniels says the gauntlet of Western teams is exactly the path the Wolves want to travel.
- Minnesota faces a potential first-round series with the Nuggets or comparable Western contenders.
- Edwards’ health remains a focal point as he works back from injuries and an 11 of 14 absence late in the season.
- Finch notes the West is emotionally draining because every game can decide home court or the play-in.
- McDaniels highlights the team’s focus on playing well against top competition as a measure of progress.
- The team plans rest and rehab time following clinching the six seed to optimize playoff readiness.
- Wolves have previously advanced in postseason runs by facing top competition, shaping expectations.
- The team emphasizes the importance of health for sustained postseason competitiveness.
- The post-season schedule could feature matchups against the Spurs, Thunder, Nuggets, or Lakers depending on seeding.
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