Gymnastics Star Suni Lee Turns To Anthony Edwards’ Lady Luck Amid Minnesota Timberwolves Win

It was the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder taking over the night in Minneapolis on Tuesday. As the evening unfolded, the T-Wolves got their hands on the night’s hard-fought 106-103 victory against Oklahoma. Interestingly, while the home team put forth an intriguing game of domination, Minnesota had a likely guest amongst the spectators.

Suni Lee, the 20-year-old Olympic medalist framed a noticeable presence in the audience on Tuesday. Following an NFL game between the Vikings and the Bеars, Lee joined in on the party at Target Centre. However, as the gymnast stood to extend her cheers and support from the stands, the night ended in unexpected celebration.

Suni Lee receives a special shoutout

On Tuesday, as Lee took to the stands to take in the game,

her Instagram story proved the excitement that the gymnast held. Sharing a glimpse into the night’s setup and environment, she wrote “Thank you, @timberwolves for having me.” Today, the NBA stepped forward to extend their gratitude for Lee’s support in reciprocation through a post. “🇺🇸 Olympic champ🏅& Minnesota native @sunisalee! #NBACelebRow,” the caption read. The 20-year-old was smiling brightly beside the Wolves’ mascot, Crunch, who held up a life-sized medal with an Olympic symbol for the audience to see.

Suni Lee hails from Saint Paul, Minnesota. Following her birth in the state, the gymnast stepped onto her gymnastics path in Little Canada before heading to Auburn University. Yesterday, as the champion returned to her hometown to catch another thrilling sport, she seemed to be lady luck for the home team and more specifically the shooting guard.

The home team clinches awaited victory

Heading into the game on Tuesday, there were two opponents the audience had their eyes on. Quite possibly, Suni Lee too: Chet Holmgren – the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year from Oklahoma City Thunder, and Anthony Edwards – the most sellable entity on the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, with three quarters on the board, Edwards put up 21 points, four rebounds, and one assist in 28 minutes before facing a fall during dunking. Even with an injury scare, it was a win for Edwards and the Timberwolves in the anticipated head-on.

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“I just think our mindset was much better. I thought we were more physical,” Gobert told The Associated Press. The Wolves finished 3-1 in the Western Conference Group C while the Thunder went 1-3. Though the team may not have met the expected total, they stepped ahead to show resilience and potential for success.

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