Pablo Prigioni wouldn’t have coughed up a couple costly turnovers at the end of a close game in the middle of a playoff race, that’s for sure.
It wasn’t all Elfrid Payton’s fault, however, although there’s no question his performance in the fourth quarter (including two late turnovers) contributed to Wednesday’s embarrassing 102-101 loss to the Timberwolves in Minnesota.
Elf’s defense on a crucial possession also led to the quote of the night from T-Wolves rookie Anthony Edwards.
Edwards on the play: "I was about to turn and fade until I saw Payton came and doubled.