Timberwolves Fans’ Wild Celebration: Free Chicken Win!

Anthony Edwards’ Minnesota Timberwolves lost an unusual home game against the New Orleans Pelicans by 115 to 119. Not only did they overcome a game that they had already practically won, but on top of that, it meant having fallen to the franchise that is in second-to-last place in the Western Conference of the NBA.

But beyond the frustration of the players, The public at the Target Center got an unusual joy: they won a free chicken sandwich. An event that occurred thanks to Zion Williamson He missed (on purpose?) one of his free throws in the fourth quarter. And when it happened, people exploded with happiness, as if the Wolves, a team in which Pablo Prigioni, coach of the National Team, is an assistant, had achieved victory.

This fun event occurs thanks to the fact that the Timberwolves have an alliance with the brand Chick-fil-A. The promotion is as follows: every time a player on the opposing team misses two consecutive free throws in the fourth quarterthe fans present in the stadium earn their money. Unusual, but real.

And when Williamson missed the first, despite being down on the scoreboard, the fans rose from their seats as if it were a victory. They put all the pressure on his arms and sure enough, he failed. Absolute happiness.

The Colombian soccer player, who He just signed for Minnesota United of the MLS, was invited to watch the game and, logically, he didn’t even hesitate. And when the game ended, Rudy Gobert approached the midfielder and gave him his jersey.