The 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals - Game 3
Todd Swank's Diary Entry for May 26, 2025
We took Grandma Linda in for a heart procedure this week, and we’re so grateful everything went well. She’s now resting, recovering, and already making plans to get back to her usual routine. Thanks to everyone who sent prayers, good vibes, and positive thoughts our way.
We hit karaoke night at the Savage Legion with the Browns and the Zitzewitzes—mellow crowd, but we weren’t about to let that slide. A few power ballads, some off-key harmonies, and we managed to jolt the place just enough to remind them it was, in fact, still Wednesday.
Friday night found us in the Groovy Room with Robert and Linda Herubin—spinning Beatles and other classic vinyl, sipping drinks by candlelight, and losing at cribbage like it was a contact sport.
We opened the boating season on Prior Lake like true Minnesotans—grinning through the cold like it’s totally normal to need a hoodie in late May. The water was smooth, the vibes were high, and if this is how summer starts, we might actually survive the rest of the year.
We planned a quiet couple of hours on the lake, then Luke and his crew showed up and suddenly we were hosting Spring Break Prior Lake Edition—with less tequila and more SPF 50.
We kicked things off in Mud Bay near Bird Island—where the sky’s full of squawking birds and the trees are basically a feathered maternity ward gearing up for mass baby bird takeoff. It’s nature’s version of airport chaos, only everyone’s flying standby and pooping midair.
The kids don’t get why we’re obsessed with Bird Island, but come on—these babies look like angry cotton balls that just stuck a fork in an outlet and are now screaming for snacks. What’s not to love?
We were at the Target Center on Saturday night for Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Finals, cheering on the Timberwolves after two rough losses in OKC. The crowd was electric, the shirts were free, and we were fully committed to yelling them back into the series—and it actually worked.
We spotted the ESPN crew before tipoff—Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, and the rest looking overly confident that the Thunder were about to go up 3-0. You could practically hear the takes loading. Let’s just say by the end of the night, that confidence had left the building.
We arrived early to watch the players warm up, and Rudy Gobert stood out—locked in and laser-focused. After underwhelming performances in Games 1 and 2, it was clear he was determined to make a bigger impact in Game 3. His intensity during warm-ups signaled he was ready to change the narrative.
Chet Holmgren’s a Minnesota kid I’ve been rooting for since he was in high school. Love his game—just not when he’s swatting our shots and sinking threes in a Thunder jersey. Let’s just say it’s tough cheering for the hometown hero when he’s trying to ruin your night.
We were watching Terrence Shannon Jr. warm up before the game, not expecting much—he'd barely played in the playoffs. Then he came off the bench and dropped 15 points in 13 minutes, outscoring every Thunder starter. Safe to say, we weren’t the only ones caught off guard.
We were hoping for a strong start to the game and weren’t disappointed—34 points in the first quarter and the Wolves looked like they were done playing from behind. The energy was different, the crowd felt it, and even the Thunder looked like they knew it wasn’t going to be their night.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may have just been crowned MVP, but in Minnesota he’s better known as the league’s top flopper. The crowd let him have it with chants of “free throw merchant” during Game 3—and for once, he couldn’t flop his way out of this one.
Anthony Edwards was our MVP on Saturday night—thirty points, nine rebounds, six assists, and he sat the entire fourth quarter. He outscored the Thunder 16–14 by himself in the first quarter and set the tone for the blowout. The kid’s not just a star—he’s a problem for the opposition.
The Timberwolves dominated Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals with a 143–101 beatdown of the Thunder, slicing the series to 2–1. Game 4 is tonight at Target Center—and let’s be clear, we’re not hopeful. We know they’ll keep this rolling straight to the NBA Finals.
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@toddswank The craziest part was when my fingers grew back! #BigBen #rocket #launch #klingai ♬ Rocket Launch - Sci-Fi Sound FX - Merrick Lowell
@toddswank Tonight the Wolves can close out Golden State and punch their ticket to the western conference finals last year. So we went back in time… To remember how it all started… #Timberwolves #AnthonyEdwards #CharlesBarkley #NBAPlayoffs #WolvesNation #BringYaAss #BabyAnt #NBAHistory #GoldenState #Minnesota #TNTBasketball ♬ original sound - Todd Swank
@toddswank My son and his fiancé took a nice set of photos for their wedding invitations. #brideandgroom #engagement #weddinginvitations ♬ Confidence (sped up version) - Ocean Alley
@toddswank Let’s go Timberwolves! This is a video I found in my drafts from the regular season I never published. #minnesota #timberwolves #nba ♬ Bring Em Out - Instrumental - Instrumental Icons
@toddswank My mom had a heart procedure yesterday, and I didn’t want to post anything until I knew she was OK. Happy to report she’s doing great—so of course I had to make a Kling video of me launching her down the hallway. Gotta laugh when you can. ❤️💥 #KlingAI #MomIsOkay #FamilyFirst #DarkHumor #HeartProcedure ♬ original sound - Todd Swank
@toddswank I was having another horrible game when I wondered how could I sum up my golf game in 5 seconds. This is pretty close. #golf #holeinone #sinkhole #greens ♬ Explosion sound - CanonCable
@toddswank My brother-in-law David was just vibing with his beer… Then the river decided it was time for a spin cycle. #TexasHeat #WhirlpoolWipeout #AIvideo #RiverChaos #DavidDeservedBetter #KlingAI #TubeLife ♬ original sound - Funny Sound Effects
@toddswank My brother-in-law David was just floating, minding his own business… Then a giant gator showed up and said, “Not today, bud.” #TexasHeat #GatorAttack #AIvideo #RiverChaos #DavidVsWild #KlingAI #TubeTrouble ♬ Reptiles - Blake Rules & Netherfriends
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