WHAT DID I MISS?! Stephen A. is in DISBELIEF over the Timberwolves' celebrations 😂 | First Take

Stephen A. Smith, Tim Legler and Jay Williams discuss all the happenings from the Minnesota Timberwolves’ win over the Los Angeles Clippers on First Take.
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[@orasama6258]

Beverley crying was the funniest part he was acting like he just won game 7 in the finals😭😭

[@ComicsLamar]

Put yourself in his shoes. Clippers did him dirty and he just eliminated them. T-Wolves don’t make playoffs for the 2nd time in 18 years without him. But yea, it was hilarious.

[@antibrotha]

😭😭😭😂

[@tfisthisjo]

@@ComicsLamar a couple things. timberwolves made the playoffs with jimmy butler so it’s about 5 years since their last playoff appearance. and clips still have a shot at the 8th seed 💀

[@fashionlife5348]

He took them to the Playoffs He is keeping his record

[@anthonybaker7134]

Orasama exactly Patrick Beverley 🤡 😂😂😂😂😂

[@xxiv8841]

The way Leggs just explained to Stephen A what happened was HILARIOUS!🤣🤣🤣🤣 ...."TEARS"

[@KyrinChase]

"They started playing 'One Shining Moment', 'One Shining Moment' and 'We Are the Champions'" 😂😂😂

[@Megatraum504]

rofl "u had fireworks, confetti,........ TEARS"

[@Slim900]

Fireworks confetti TEARS🤣🤣🤣

[@holdmyweight3597]

Leggs?

[@treychristopheryoung9983]

“You had fireworks, confetti, TEARS!” 😂😂

[@ObveeusLee0]

Read this when I heard it 😂😂😂

[@2005OEFArmy]

@@ObveeusLee0 I can't find a single video confirming fireworks or confetti. Anyone got a link?

[@thomastotushek632]

@@2005OEFArmy I was there, none of either. We had the Women's Final Four a couple weeks ago and every once in a while you can see a piece of confetti come down, but not for this. We were hype though.

[@yohaha]

Typically fake news media fake news

[@mpls1982]

There wasn't fireworks or confetti.

[@MaarSRT]

This was the moment of the year hands down‼️😂😂😂

[@jonnybones6952]

Nahhhhh nothing will top off the episode after the Cowboys got knocked off the playoffs

[@jackross956]

@@jonnybones6952 not episode, sports moment of the year!!!

[@derekd9057]

@@jonnybones6952 we’re used to that😂

[@Daveyjdigital]

Ok wit me 🐺🐺

[@giffondhall2016]

@@jonnybones6952 clown

[@jonathanwatson1908]

I got to admit, that was the most raw emotional playoff moment I've seen in a while. I don't think I've seen anything like that pre-winning the title ever. That was refreshing to see, especially for a team that hasn't been to the playoffs

[@haydenthomas_LoveYWH]

Then getting smoked round one tho 🤣😭😭 ROUND ONE 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭❤️

[@jonathanwatson1908]

@@haydenthomas_LoveYWH idk about that. I think Minnesota wins a game or 2 against Memphis

[@JT-cz2tx]

@@jonathanwatson1908 EXCITED TO GET BOUNCED IN ROUND 1 😭🤣😂😭🤣😂😂😭

[@joeye4850]

@@JT-cz2tx yes they are. The T-Wolves stated goal this year was to make the playoffs. It's hard to go from decades of irrelevancy to title contenders overnight. Gotta walk before you can run.

[@jacobkessler3625]

Lebrons cavs vs pacers was pretty sweet

[@dasgongbad197]

One of the things I love about Stephen A is his ability to turn ANYTHING into comedy....the fact he missed the 1/2 hour after the game...that becomes the schtick...amazing.

[@alanchristie368]

He knows what happened, can't act nor is he funny.

[@chrisb.5351]

@@alanchristie368 Hating hard 😂😂😂

[@gugy68]

SAS is an awful actor. No wonder he only be cast on daytime soap opera. 😂

[@NoName-cn3cp]

Stephen A lying. He didn't even watch the game lol

[@hazelandava]

Stephen Smith is a clown. A guy who never played in the NBA sure talks like he is a Hall of Famer.

[@doubleagentx44]

This is retribution from P. Beverly to the Clippers. Others may laugh at it, but it sure means something to him. I respect that.

[@dupp2424]

People blowing this up. Pat Beverly told People why he was so happy.

[@wazzupidaug5]

Bev is a savage. Kings fan here I love it

[@michaelhernandez1841]

@Topher lol it was excessive

[@az28960]

People understand that. Issa joke. Everything gets made into a meme these days

[@blackmist1981]

Exactly

[@ThePatman1980]

Everything Pat Bev does is EXTRA. It's always an overreaction. He's a ham. But fans love him for that. He's the type of player you hate when he's not on your team but absolutely love when he's on your team.

[@Ten06920]

True

[@homomagii]

Facts they gotta stop overreacting

[@ookie218]

A ham?

[@joeljohnson6137]

He is the Draymon Green at PG.

[@BabySpit]

I agree he’s annoying but u love him if he’s on your team

[@Djac5]

@3:13 Stephen A about to faint when J-Will said "Bad Boyz..." 😂😭😭

[@J32_]

Lmfao I'm dead

[@youalreadyknow5003]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dangolden8020]

Let’s remind ourselves that Stephen A is the same guy who screamed “NEW YORK STAND UP!” Several times on national television when the Knicks sniffed the first round last year. 😅

[@traykelly8822]

We was a 4th seed they won the playin he had every Right!!!! 🤷🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@dangolden8020]

@@traykelly8822 4th seed lol, y'all were essentially on the same win trajectory as the wolves this year. You lost in 5 so as long as they get 1 off the grizz you're at the same level.

[@traykelly8822]

@@dangolden8020 yeah so he has reason to say we here we was!

[@SlimKim23]

But how many players were crying and celebrating like they won the championship?

[@SlimKim23]

@@dangolden8020 but how many players on the Knicks were crying and celebrating like they just won a championship?

[@DavidBagga]

I’d rather see Minnesota celebrating making the playoffs than all of the coverage of the lakers

[@leeroyuckface6893]

Lol all that celebrating just to get swept...enjoy it

[@luckybuckeye2283]

Yes. I’m tired of the Laker nonsense. They stunk, move on. Let the T-Wolves enjoy the moment of being Playoff Bound.

[@kasperrieberg3495]

@@leeroyuckface6893 Still better than Lakers though 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@dwade2006]

@@leeroyuckface6893 step into the right direction for a young team...maybe they are just happy for their team

[@minnesotawelit]

@@leeroyuckface6893 Timberwolves have won 2 out of the last 3 against Memphis which means we got a team that matches them well, ain't no way they sweeping

[@Maddenlegend4ever]

As a New York Giants fan my entire life I remember when we won 2 superbowls in 4 years and for the next 10 years it has been straight disappointment and at times depressing. We are still in the slump as I write this. I cant imagine being in a slump for almost 20 years smh. Let them celebrate man this is a big deal for them. I support their celebration.

[@mintruth]

Nah...It was PATHETIC

[@Maddenlegend4ever]

@@mintruth my man YOU are pathetic. Get a life people can be happy and excited if they want to. Just because you are miserable doesnt mean everyone has to be.

[@matiasfraire437]

@@mintruth nah ur pathetic

[@TheKingofKings2272]

It’s like Stephen A said later after this clip ended. It tells us that that team hasn’t won anything, and they never will! Because when your eye is on the bigger prize, you don’t celebrate like that after a play in victory.

[@AugustBurnsRed181]

I’m a giants fan as well so same and nah I don’t agree. They should celebrate but they went little overboard in my opinion.

[@buschg7106]

Legler's recounting the situation was HILARIOUS

[@Joso97]

When you’re the underdog & people overlook you , the small wins do matter not just in sports but in life

[@blackmist1981]

Facts

[@dannymd5]

they were favorites going into the game

[@magd547]

Clippers wasn’t even at the fullest plus a pg coming off injury you really call yourself underdogs 🤣🤣

[@nathanaelgion2762]

@@dannymd5 Not they way the media talks about Minnesota

[@Joso97]

@@magd547 not as far as playing the clippers but underdogs to make the playoffs at all

[@igameguruistestchannel9682]

I swear once Legs said “Tears 💧” I was in tears 😂😂

[@doesntmatter6453]

Its funny Seeing someone call him "legs" in the comments😭😫

[@Leo-wv7jd]

Been to the playoffs 3 times in 2 Decades , not to mention there is a lot of personal relationships on both sides of the coin this game. Please let us celebrate😭

[@elijahmorones4693]

I'm happy for yall. I was rooting for the wolves. Congrats my guy!! 😎

[@Leo-wv7jd]

@@elijahmorones4693 thanks brotha 🤞🏾

[@AggravatedMan365]

Congrats on another first round exit 🎉🎉🎉

[@marcusrick3928]

@@AggravatedMan365 never underestimate a playoff team 👀

[@18thSTVATO]

Minnesota finna get knocked out the first round 😂😂

[@SinghROAR]

Let them enjoy their W. Franchise hasn't been good since they had KG. Getting a 7th seed is a big deal.

[@Amillionfamily]

They was pretty good when they had jimmy butler but he got hurt that year

[@meezmugz8075]

😂😂😂😂😂sure it is

[@CB-ns6sy]

They made the playoffs in 2018😂😂😂😂😂

[@axton5762]

@@CB-ns6sy I think the point he's trying to make is. wolves haven't been to the playoffs like twice in 18 years I believe.

[@scribbes]

It was a big deal, last season was truly miserable for the wolves. KAT lost so many family members & was understandably really struggling with his losses. There were many injuries in the team, coach getting fired mid season, GM getting fired at the start of this season. Even the city of Minneapolis really been through a lot in the past few years. The emotion was there cos it went deeper than a play- game.

[@Buffbison55]

As someone who attended the game there was no fireworks or confetti after the game. The whole team minus D-lo(post game press) and Bev were in the locker room 5 minutes after the game. I'm not going to defend the excessive celebrating, because it undoubtably over the top as a wolves season ticket holder. I'm more saying this is poor journalism by ESPN. I wonder when else I've believed that was way exaggerated.

[@sy12]

This is all cuz tnt crew mocked them hard after the game. I enjoyed the game and I’m happy for those fans. They were hyped. From a laker fan.

[@yohaha]

What do you mean poor journalism by ESPN? As if they produce anything that's better than poor? This is their standard, and probably leaning toward good of what they produce already. These fake news media people know they are so out-of-touch that they only thing they can keep their job is to give ridiculous takes so people can clown on them (and helps rating)

[@eddieg1044]

Plus for Patrick Beverly he was obviously emotional because he felt vindicated with the way the Clippers let him go

[@pkhan1638]

Thank you Sir

[@pkhan1638]

Thank you so much

[@bailey5234]

This is why the play in is good. It gives a bunch of younger stars the ability to shine and make some career defining moments like Edwards and Russel last night.

[@tnoble]

If you are defining your career in a play in game you are pretty much trash as a player

[@chrisb.5351]

Yea im all for the play in… it was a very good idea in hindsight but I remember everyone hating the idea

[@sabrifilms198]

@@chrisb.5351 it’s pointless tho.. a 9 or 10 seed will never win a championship.

[@kidkouga92]

@@sabrifilms198 Doesn't matter if they can't win the chip. It gives them a reason to still compete. They can get some playoff experience, gives those fans something to root for, and prevents the 5 and 6 seed from getting comfortable and load managing because they dont want to be in the play ins. The 9 and 10th seed wont win, but for all the teams that have no shot, it gives them something to root for

[@yomomsahoe5797]

@@sabrifilms198 they can upset in the 1st round 🤷‍♂️ d

[@astrocyborg]

it was great seeing actual emotion in the nba for once

[@kidkouga92]

I gotta say the play ins are great entertainment

[@anarky305]

The Miami scuffle comes to mind

[@CB-ns6sy]

I think you mean embarrassing.

[@astrocyborg]

@@CB-ns6sy nah sports used to be emotional all the time

[@CB-ns6sy]

@@astrocyborg What does that even mean? That is such a general statement. Why wouldn't sports be emotional today? You must not be watching.

[@Pablosanchez-fq5ig]

As a Wolves fan let us have this win 😂

[@tnoble]

Because it's the only one you will get

[@starfishandroid]

Pop some Champagne fam. Im a Heat fan, but I get it.

[@Paul-di6md]

@@tnoble must be a salty clippers fan?

[@Christionem]

@@tnoble I can totally see them stealing a game or two from Memphis

[@joeldrummer23]

Absolutely enjoy it! Lol I liked the game it was fun

[@sanbell]

A city has every right to celebrate arguably the biggest T-Wolves win this millennium. They can also be mocked for over celebrating a play-in game Two things can be right at the same time.

[@Lunit30]

It would be one thing if the fans were doing the absolute most. But to see a veteran like Beverley doing it… 🥴

[@NiceBoyAdam]

@@Lunit30 bev is one of the worst players in nba history. This was his championship. Highlight of the career

[@BrothaMan98]

Except it's not the biggest win in this millennium. The biggest win is probably game 7 against the Kings

[@justo2640]

The CITY can act however they wanna act, Minnesota fans been through a lot, but the players ??? Come on bruh , act like you been there before 😂😂 (which some of them have) they were acting like they won the whole thing and the job was finished. Especially the way Pat Bev was hoppin around the entire arena, KAT all hugged up with his girl, ANT standing on the scorers table. Like bruh, the job just got started for y’all 😂😂 not saying they can’t be excited, but that was WAYY a over the top last night . just my opinion

[@bonafidesmooth]

This was the best part 😂 Stephen A really didn't know. Omg I love the NBA

[@Lunit30]

I’m positive he knew. He’s a good actor, I’ve seen him in General Hospital. He mentioned he saw the replay of the TNT crew this morning and they showed the celebration during the broadcast.

[@fashionlife5348]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😆

[@brentf3895]

I appreciate Stephen A understanding where Pat Bev’s emotion was coming from

[@Trey_W]

The celebrations were to boost team morale. They were putting confidence in themselves for the upcoming playoffs.

[@ItsFactsSoCope]

Cry

[@jmoney973]

Right why is this even a discussion niggas cant celebrate??

[@christophergooding9820]

I don't think it's some calculated thing they were just happy

[@christophergooding9820]

@@ItsFactsSoCope ??

[@FatMaverick]

This was like the Tropics winning the Mega Bowl - and I love it!

[@Infamous6091]

Very underrated comment right here. All they need is Dewey the bear lol

[@Flash_1689]

😂😂😂😂

[@FatMaverick]

@@Infamous6091 “It's just like the Titanic - but it's full of bears!”

[@Cahluvca]

😂😂😂

[@Infamous6091]

@@FatMaverick I can’t man 😂😂😂😂

[@hueyfreeman5509]

Kat really said "bad boys" after the game he had? 😂😂

[@vegetalover9297]

@Perkyy no lol

[@colep.8330]

He got locked up no cap 😂😂

[@leeroyuckface6893]

SAS face when J will told him they were on IG talking about Bad Boyz ....😂😂😂😂😂

[@cjetrain]

Today is the two year anniversary of KAT’s mom passing. Clippers gave up on Pat Bev, got traded twice in 9 days. Franchise’s fan base hardly considers the playoff appearance with Jimmy a playoff year, considering he disrespected our franchise player and the whole fan base - making this just the second playoff appearance since ‘03-‘04. D-Lo finally finding a home after four teams. Young guy AE growing into a man after his mom and grandmother passed at a young age. Don’t give me this nonsense and blatant disrespect about overreacting. This was more than a game for a lot of folks last night.

[@billhicks6449]

@Baba Ndiaye honestly the Butler trade is when many hardcore Wolves fans threw in the towel. We had three potentially great players and traded the only one who had dog in them for a guy everybody hated. If we trade Wiggins for Butler totally different story, but we traded Lavine and everybody threw their hands up. Sure they made the playoffs but nobody liked that team.

[@tainanking]

@@billhicks6449 they should still be better than they are. They have basically a big 3. Edwards is gonna be an all star. Dlo has been an all star and is besties with KAT and KAT is an all star. They should be better than they are or were with that talent.

[@billhicks6449]

@@tainanking they started the year 4-9. If you take that out they'd be 42-27 which is about the 4th or 5th seed aggregated out. That's about right considering their inexperience and youth.

[@blackmist1981]

All this right here ☝🏽

[@tnoble]

Timberwolves are a clown show

[@stevendurick9441]

Celebrations are excessive... but with all do respect, that was a really gutsy performance by Minnesota with their best player fouling out. The fact that they were able to perform a comeback against a really good Clippers team with D'Lo and Edwards being able to take over on offense and Pat Bev being able to do what he did on Defense, it was a really gutsy performance and the T'Wolves showed a lot of mental fortitude to execute the way they did in the fourth

[@cshizzle123]

hey man, not to be this guy, but the term is 'all due respect' as in, they are getting the respect they are due. not trying to nitpick but just trying to help

[@stevendurick9441]

@@cshizzle123 Lol, that’s funny that I got that one wrong with all due respect

[@chexnfx7161]

What do you think of Ant and the Wolves now?

[@stevendurick9441]

@@chexnfx7161 Tbh, don’t watch NBA as much anymore ‘cause I’m very busy but I’d say they are pretty good. Paid overs in the Gobert trade and were made to look like chumps last year but they’ve figured some things out and they currently have one of the better records in the league

[@thebasketballhistorian3291]

If I'm a T-Wolves fan, I'm going to be celebrating like we won a championship too. 🤣 Franchise has had some dark days. In their history, they've only been out of the first round ONCE. 😳 And in the last 17-18 years, they only went to the playoffs ONCE.

[@coreystenson2010]

Go beyond the timberwolves misery. Twins have lost 18 straight playoff games. Vikings notorious for most heartbreaking losses and 0-4 in super bowl. There's no fan base that suffers more. We definitely cherish and appreciate guys like KG and Pat Bev. All we want is people who care and give their all.

[@TheJimmyvadnais]

Timberwolves fan here, respect!! I hope we upset Memphis and shut all the haters up

[@Muneeb08]

Facts. I would be hype too if I had gone through those dark times.

[@brandonpolit703]

Coming from a suns fan, CELEBRATE EVERYTHING ain’t no shame in that

[@tnoble]

And they will get rolled by Memphis, they have no good players

[@neiljoysey9684]

Timberwolves reacting to that win was comedy gold bruh, way too funny!!

[@johnnyvansguard869]

Don’t act like you never celebrated when you win a big game….unless you never have then maybe you should go get a life

[@neiljoysey9684]

@@johnnyvansguard869 Bruh I knew how to win because I was used to it when I played sports. Don't get all in your feelings snowflake...

[@SlimKim23]

​@@johnnyvansguard869 you can be happy because you win a game but when you over celebrate just for winning a play-in game like it was the NBA finals that's when it becomes funny.

[@Rodricktyrone]

Kobe is in heaven with that one look we all know he had 😭😭😂

[@theghettoracle]

Kobe Bryant: "Is the job finished? The job's not finished"!😂

[@cortlandjackson2346]

On bro but real talk I hope he was saved

[@theghettoracle]

@@cortlandjackson2346 ?😕

[@ki11erkittie]

This is the game where the wolves got the receipts that the fan base can buy into the team. Before this year, you could put money on the wolves to blow massive leads and melt down. Now I believe they can put away games and pull off gutsy comeback wins. I think being a little extra in order to cement a positive culture shift is a good thing. When Shaq and Charles have an idea of what you are and you know its it's not true, you don't pay any mind about what they have to say because winning will speak for itself. It remains to be seen what they will do until the playoffs take its course but for the franchise and its fanbase this represents a lot more than getting into the playoffs. Everyone around the team thinks this team is a joke, that perception has been so prevelant for so long it's difficult not to succumb to that expectation and become what they see you as. This is the first time where it seems they have confidence in themselves and are pulling themselves out of the hole.

[@Idkwhatimdoingher3]

This comment deserves more likes.

[@flecc4474]

They can’t keep the receipts, they won’t make it past the 2nd round

[@ki11erkittie]

@@flecc4474 you obviously understood very little of what I said if thats your takeaway.

[@jaydell4039]

Y’all were in the playoffs in 2018 so 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@ki11erkittie]

@@jaydell4039 Did you watch the games? Do you know how chaotic that season was? We may have made it to the playoffs, but there was no hope beyond that. Butler was a known rental even before things blew up and he didn't even play well when he was here. Thibs was an aweful coach, the entire offense was Iso Jimmy, Rose, or Wiggins, and post up Kat. The team was aweful to watch outside of Rose, I say that as a season ticket holder that year. This is way different from 2018 because of the potential this team has for future seasons.

[@SnoozeOnYouTube]

Dillon Brooks vs Pat Bev is going to be a WAR. Let's go Grizzlies!

[@kobeisthegoat332]

Grizzlies in 6

[@daviscowan8155]

I was in the building last night, it was an incredible moment for Timberwolves fans. Let me clear things ups: 1. There was no confetti or fireworks after the game 2. The reason we were putting up “number 1” at the end of the game was for Pat Bev wanting recognition for 1st team all defense The fact that everyone calls for players to be passionate about the game and then clowns us for celebrating a huge win is weird to me. This was a breaking point kind of game for our franchise. We had a great season, but if we lost tonight it shows we are just “the same old timberwolves” but we won in an incredible way against a very experienced team. I’m all good with the TNT crew playing we are the champions or people making jokes about how much we celebrated because it’s hilarious, but having an actual problem with it is strange to me. Let us have our moments, its what being a fan is about.

[@tsakuyo]

The Timberwolves have more to celebrate than the Lakers they talk about every day of the week. I thought this segment was just disrespectful, let the young guys enjoy their accomplishments. Who is to judge how somebody celebrates? That was just stupid in my opinion.

[@johnnyvansguard869]

All these people laughing is acting like they never celebrated a big game that they won. I better not see any of these people laughing now, celebrate or be all hype when they win a big game.

[@marcusgarvey6231]

I hope the Twolves carry some momentum and win more games. You guys deserve it.

[@yohaha]

@@johnnyvansguard869 I am pretty sure as a punishment of SAS for pumping out fake news, God will make Knicks not make the playoff again until at least 2040

[@pureplaya05]

@@marcusgarvey6231 Real talk... Solid username by the way! ✊🏾💯

[@TR1_93]

That passion at the end almost made me teary eyed. Made me feel like going on pride rock from lion king and letting out a 10 second roar with everything I got.

[@kup4ever]

Have you noticed how none of them are talking about how wrong they were about this game. All of these shows said the Clippers would win, and now they making fun of Minnesota for proving them wrong.

[@callums3172]

They never do admit when they are wrong

[@aaronbenhaggai973]

Dont worry us in toronto notice cause they doing the samething to us they keep saying 76ers gonna beat us but cant wait to shut them up lol

[@mmuo3087]

@@aaronbenhaggai973 bs. Stop with the victim mentality. Almost everyone is tipping Toronto to win especially since they've had the edge against sixers and they're well rounded. Everyone keeps saying harden is washed and a choker, embiid and doc are chokers. In the eyes of the media the sixers are somewhat the underdogs as Toronto is well rounded and have they number

[@youalreadyknow5003]

They all said twolves would win LOL even the bets were 70/30 minny. Stop lying to yourself

[@Ahjusshi_Brown]

Man will people just let the T-wolves live?? They’ve sucked for so long so of course the team/city is excited and Bev especially should be excited bc the clippers did him dirty last offseason. He clearly wanted to prove something to them and he did. Let those people celebrate, regardless of how excessive 😂😂 looking forward to their matchup w/ the Grizzlies

[@youtubebandit826]

They made the playoffs 4 years ago

[@Ahjusshi_Brown]

@@youtubebandit826 I didn’t say they didn’t make the playoffs I said they’ve SUCKED and they have 😂😂 no one was looking for the T-wolves esp after Jimmy exposed them

[@arealone7863]

The clippers didn't do him dirty they just knew he sucked

[@justo2640]

Bruh the players were going crazy more than the fans 😂😂 like act like you been there before...which they all have 😂😂 acting like they finished the job, NO !! 😂😂 it just started

[@drew1122]

@@arealone7863 pat bev doesnt suck. Hes a great defensive player and team leader.

[@faridstephens2896]

They hating fr, they ain’t been in forever they got a right to be happy 😂😂

[@diegocarrillo7447]

They don’t understand what it’s like to be a Minnesota sports fan. This is the second time in 18 YEARS that the wolves have been to the playoffs. It is a huge success for us and I don’t understand the hate. We don’t get to celebrate this every season. I understand it may have been an exaggeration but at least show some empathy for this organization! Better than those sorry knicks🤣

[@Proatcod10]

You didn’t even win a playoff game nothing lol

[@NateGotJokes]

@@Proatcod10 peep this weekend tho

[@gregoryclute]

It's fine to keep clowing our franchise, but you're missing something. The playoffs weren't a given by any means because we made the play-in. Our franchise and we the fans have struggled thru being the worst franchise in NBA history, and most of us were a little worried that new ownership might mean moving the team. MN as a whole tends to have bad luck in these sorts of scenarios in every sport. We had 23 wins last year. And the Clips are actually good with PG. He sat out 51 games... Throw in that Pat Bev wasn't wanted by that team and joined ours, and promised the playoffs and it was a wild recipe of a win. I do understand the clowning but you don't realize how massive this game was for our franchise and sports fans in this city. We're a small market team that gets zero national coverage. This team has played with a lot of heart all season, and what you saw last night was just the unfolding of a lot of that emotion. Should be a fun series!

[@ATS21198421]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Sillysoft]

You werent even in the playoffs, you were in the play in. Before covid you would be home, so it took a change in playoffs just so your team could get into the playoffs lol BTW Beverly dont care about your franchise, he cares ONLY because he beat his old team.

[@TheoChavot]

@@Sillysoft 8 teams made the playoffs pre Covid. We were 7th seed, we would've been in the playoffs

[@xaviermagnate]

I HATE YOUR TEAM AND FRANCHISE. But I an so overwhelmingly proud and excited for you. I hope great success for you in the future!

[@lio8161]

@@Sillysoft 😂😂 they still would of made the playoffs☠️☠️ pre COVID 😭😂😂 do you not know how the seeding works? Wrote a whole paragraph while being dead wrong lol goofy

[@sinaftw]

1:51 look at Stephen A's face when molly says "rookie move" LMAOO and the eye roll

[@potpie5417]

The celebration was absolutely great. Loved it. Loved the passion.

[@joshuapate5490]

Stephen A: Everything ain't points. Also Stephen A: KD > Giannis Aight

[@persistentlypathetic6820]

KD only better at shooting jumpers and nothing else

[@Luke-sx2ln]

@@persistentlypathetic6820 Giannis with a clearly better team around him barely survived KDs depleted Nets last year. Give KD a team like that and Giannis would get smoked.

[@2005OEFArmy]

Guys, this team won 24(TWENTY FOUR) games last year and had only one playoff appearance since the went to the WCF. I have ZERO issue with this celebration, especially considering they will likely lose to Memphis in 5.

[@tidedetergent4382]

In 5? I say it goes to 7

[@sabrifilms198]

@@tidedetergent4382 cmon bro be serious it’s a sweep or a 5 game series

[@maryallen3981]

@@tidedetergent4382 you are about as smart as a bottle of detergent if you think its going to 7

[@nathanaelgion2762]

@@sabrifilms198 Timberwolves and Grizzlies both won 2 out of the 4 games they faced each other in the regular season and Ja has played HORRIBLY against Minnesota. Ja averaged 17ppg on 39% fg% and 24% 3pt% through those 4 games. I have this series going the full 7 games. No telling who will come out of this one

[@tonymack2007]

@@sabrifilms198 naw wolves, have good shot to beat Memphis, they beat them by 43pts during season, split season series wolves matchup well.

[@AbelVlogsRD]

SAS reaction is pure gold 🤣

[@ricosolomon]

....looked like NYC celebrating the Knicks last season... LMAO "New York, Stand Up"

[@kingfulness]

Knicks always like that and New York stand up was mostly Stephen a

[@Shortballa11]

FINALLY, ESPN talks about the Timberwolves

[@kidkouga92]

This is what i like about the play ins. It gives these smaller teams a moment to shine

[@Shortballa11]

@@kidkouga92 yep, meanwhile the lakers aint even make it and ESPN still started the day with a segment about them

[@blaquiere141]

Wolves, don't listen to the haters and live it however you want to live it. I respect their celebration, it was a one shot deal and they made it. Pat Bev's emotions were about showing to the Clippers front office what they spit on, he was proud. It also shows how he liked his job with the Clippers and was shocked when they got rid of him. Respect to those kids, don't listen to the haters and live it however you want to live it. I can't wait to watch the series against Memphis,

[@dominiquejones3805]

This the type stuff that can inspire

[@velieaux]

Real Talk I can’t laugh at them. I see how it was very personal to Pat Bev and the timberwolves are seeing success that they’ve only had one other times in the last 18 years-18 years ago was 2004; that’s a long time. It was a bit overboard, but I think they have a right to celebrate-even if it was a bit excessive. So I don’t want to laugh at em for that.

[@daundefeatedtakedaundefeat62]

A bit excessive. Really!! Lol

[@eddiegomez7847]

I can laugh the most hilarious over celebration ever!!!!

[@bootitup6927]

Not suprised everyone huffy about the Timberwolves overcelebrating. They felt they shouldn't even be in that scenario because they earned the 7th, and we saw why. I'm serious, I think the Wolves can win against Memphis. I'd say either Grizzlies in 6 or Wolves in 7.

[@colep.8330]

It's gonna be a good series

[@sheltoncosme]

Hahahahhaha T-wolves fans are delusional if they think their passing Memphis, imma be ready with their pack

[@NinoSupremeYBS]

🤣🤣

[@nathanaelgion2762]

@@sheltoncosme Timberwolves and Memphis each won 2 out of the 4 games they played each other in the regular season. We're not delusional. There's definitely a chance for an upset here

[@sheltoncosme]

@@nathanaelgion2762 if you see basketball games, I’m which I believe you do, playoffs is completely different you can have the same argument for the clippers vs lakers bubble championship ( yes there are many factors that we can make to discredit that championship) but the clippers in the regular season beat the lakers most of the times I believe but in the playoffs got destroyed by the nuggets and never faced the lakers.

[@andrewchisholm3476]

Funny how the nba players commenting on their celebration ain’t in the playoffs.

[@albertmorales3233]

Was the T-Wolves’ celebration a little excessive? Yes, but you have to remember this is a franchise that hasn’t been relevant within the last 10-15 years… let them have there moment, they’ve been playing quality basketball and they deserve to be in the playoffs.

[@andrejones7176]

Ant Edwards is very young, he’s excited. It’s his first time lol. & playing against the team who JUST sent him off, that he was putting on his back with Lou Will before Kawhi & PG, he was emotional. For Minny that’s dope.

[@JiKeeY202]

Major league baseball teams throws a whole locker room champagne celebration literally for making the playoffs EVERY YEAR I can definitely live with the timberwolves celebration last night... Two playoff appearances in the 18 years

[@JoseMarquez-wz3fr]

They even lifted a banner for winning the play in 😂

[@martinvera5962]

Legss with the beautiful breakdown 😅😂🤣 🏆

[@feedthesnake3394]

i love the celebration. the play-in is basically a one and done. its like winning game 7. nice to see players playing for more than a paycheck.

[@SlimKim23]

No it's not because if you win you're play in games you get into the playoffs

[@nb_rich9314]

The franchise aint made the playoffs in so long so id be exited also. In beverly case like he said in his interview they told him he was old and didnt want to play him. The clippers team constructed with beverly, harrel and lou is what built there foundation post lob city era and they ended up moving on from all of those guys to get no where. Id be as happy as beverly also

[@losoworld5073]

They made it in 2018

[@Zander98]

"Your not number 1, your 7th" lmao

[@mooke06]

Lmao ‘Bad Boyz!!!!’ I’m dyin in here.

[@joshdean7523]

This is the type of energy and enthusiasm all fans wish their teams had. 🤗

[@cdgates1]

The Bulls and Timberwolves are making the playoffs for the 1st time since Jimmy Butler left

[@CDVEducate]

Facts and my bulls got no chance vs the bucks

[@1stnamebr406]

I love the celebration!

[@troyf.9050]

The fact that SAS really didn't know the full ending on the court & to see his reactions while the crew is telling him more info is pure comedy!

[@plamoverse]

Raw emotion. Sincere happiness. Happy for them! Maybe this is a start of a turnaround for the franchise. Small victories are still victories. 😉

[@IGOBYTHENAMELOVE]

Nobody is talking about the sixer raptors and nets Celtics series matchup being insanely good for the fans

[@billyda1jack15]

Mfs always got something to say when the Wolves lose for 17 years and now always got something to say when the Wolves win and feel good about it.

[@09ornothing]

Beverley said: ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED???!!! 😂

[@azaynavyyl]

always had love & respect for bev DONT cry about his game because it’s apart of the game ! true defensive guy

[@vidalrodriguez2001]

Stephen a, you and the whole city of New York thought the Knicks were about to do something last year, y’all went crazy, and then got gentlemen’s swept in the first round, you have no room to talk!!😂

[@richardreptar1]

The Wolves are finally relevant with all that talent and potential.

[@eddiegomez7847]

Not really. 8th seeds aren't relevant

[@spazz7874]

Was waiting on this 😂😂😂😂

[@robliberachi]

*”You had fireworks, confetti, TEARS!”*

[@Wallett]

Okay but from as a timberwolves fan we haven’t had much to root for years so yeah we are going to go crazy to go the playoffs. We actually don’t suck this years. I’m celebrating

[@notmytruthTHEtruth]

take it from a Suns fan I appreciate that moment when in all reality I shouldn't because of Pat Bev BUT still the talking heads will never understand how important games like that are for small markets. I still think we should get rid of the play in tho.

[@mikefaranda4710]

Steven A face was priceless when he heard what happened after Minnesota won the game🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mackenzieyoung5306]

Bro this segment was gold😂😂🤣🤣

[@npc5606]

i agree they were celebrating a little too hard just for making the playoffs

[@liamhall6702]

That’s the whole point of this video

[@annaschofield]

I disagree- they were not expected to win- it’s like a 15 seed beating a 2 seed in college- fans should have stormed the court!!

[@DoJoStan]

@@annaschofield They were the 7th seed beating the 8th seed lol. Stop the nonsense.

[@Jjj-zz7bz]

@@annaschofield Wdym bro they were literally favored to win the game😂

[@jaylock9twenty5]

If you’re a team that has only made the playoffs twice since 2004, you should celebrate

[@odagawd8601]

This is how it looks when you have never won anything 😂

[@ianlaing4935]

Patrick Beverley will make the all star team next year. And team USA in 2024😂

[@SmxkeTimmxns]

"Yhu Had Fireworks. Confetti. Tears"... 😂💀 Where Tf Was The Fireworks? Lmao

[@izzyd3613]

2:19😂😂😂 Got emmm

[@Slysandy82]

Ay man...they are happy. They are in disbelief themselves, let them have this one. They aren't THAT good to make it this far in the past and now they see that they can...why not let them rejoice 🤷‍♂️

[@ydg5156]

OMG, u mean winning a game in the NBA that qualifies them for the post-season MATTERS TO THIS TEAM AS IT SHOULD FOR ALL NBA TEAMS. Sorry folks qualifying for the NBA playoffs SHOULD MATTER. Or have the snobs that cover basketball forgotten the basics by making excuses for the Kyrie Irving's of the world for so long.

[@dineshpoudel723]

His reactions says it all 😂😂😂

[@babyyames]

Lmaoooo pat was really crying though 😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 this was great😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ThePatman1980]

I ♥️ Patrick Beverley. That's who he is. He'll always be fam to Clipper Nation. You still see him hugging Marcus Morris, Paul George, and all his former brothers in arms from a year ago. It's never personal with Pat. We love him.

[@ronde5231]

It was definitely personal for Pat 😂 the ownership basically threw him away for nothing. That's why he reacted like he did

[@michaeldauria4386]

You shouldn't be talking at all whatsoever. You shouldn't be a fan of a team they have been one of the worst teams ever in the NBA ever in a city of a Lakers town.

[@DJThrillerKN]

@@michaeldauria4386 ok so when do the Lakers play again?

[@dubb1007]

Yall want players to be passionate about wins and losses...Then when a team shows it ..yall clown them..Maybe if teams acted like they care more it would be a better league

[@adamdior9495]

"Tears..." 🤣🤣😂😂🤣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯

[@ajcourtright5454]

“Anything is possible “ 😂😂😂

[@colep.8330]

Stephen A.... did you not see yourself last year when the Knicks made the playoffs ☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️

[@detwayjay]

Let them have they moment. Enjoy the game while you play. That was real raw emotion.

[@dieselx506]

Molly: '30 min extension, rookie move' lol she got him there, sh!t was too funny

[@isaiah1646]

Stephen A face when Molly said rookie move 🤣🤣

[@JaySee8866]

I think Inside the NBA made the situation even more hilarious. And I think that was what had Lebron laughing too. I was laughing until I fell asleep. 😂

[@yohaha]

Completely not sure what's so funny. Of course, nowadays people think being disrespectful is funny.

[@lennybeason1110]

Lebron should not be texting or laughing about anything right now especially another team who’s in the playoffs ‼️

[@ItsFactsSoCope]

@@yohaha cry

[@brendatwiss2023]

@@lennybeason1110 Man, Lebron played his best year in several years plus at the age of 37 & being out several games (hence, option of winning another scoring title) & moving up to 2Nd all-time scorer, ONLY NBA player with 30K points, assists, & rebounds. He CAN laugh just like anyone else. NO SHAME in his game!

[@lennybeason1110]

@@brendatwiss2023 No he didn’t he just put up empty stats trying to go for the scoring title once he knew the Lakers were not going to win a championship. He didn’t play any defense just so he could get stats on offense so he doesn’t get any blame.

[@gradymckinney7306]

This game was so good and it made me like pat bev just a lil bit more .. Them boys played their hearts out..all while kat had a bad game

[@michaelwhite1012]

Exactly that celebration was wild😂😂.

[@shanewidowski1199]

Fireworks, confetti and tears🤣 looks like they just won the chip 🤣🤣🤣

[@brandonAU_uiuc]

I know it's funny and all that. But Pat Beverley said before the season that people had them as bottomfeeding team. Sorta like last season. But anyways, congrats to them for making the playoffs. They do have a nice chance against MEM if they can play smarter. It will be a dog fight!