Alex Rodriguez watched his Timberwolves secure a berth in the Western Conference Finals with his biggest supporter by his side.
The former Yankees slugger celebrated Minnesota’s 98-90 come-from-behind victory over the Nuggets in Game 7 on Sunday with girlfriend Jaclyn Cordeiro, posing for photos courtside inside Ball Arena in Denver.
Rodriguez, who still has a minority ownership stake in the Minnesota team after failing to secure majority ownership with business partner Marc Rohr, will play as the Timberwolves rally from a 20-point deficit to earn a ticket to the Western Conference. , stood up on the court and applauded. The final game against the Mavericks will be held in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
“Let’s go Minnesota,” Rodriguez shouted on his Instagram Story.
The World Series champion, 48, then embraced Timberwolves stars Rudy Gobert and Anthony Edwards and finished the game with 16 points, eight rebounds and seven assists after scoring just four points in the first half.
“It was tough because tonight I just couldn’t find my rhythm.” edwards said. “So I just had to trust my teammates. …I had to make the right plays the rest of the game. When I did that, my teammates made the shots. Big shout out to those guys. I will send you
Rodriguez and Cordeiro, a fitness enthusiast, were all smiles courtside as the Timberwolves completed an upset victory over the reigning champions.
First rumored in 2022, Rodriguez recently spoke to the Post about how Cordeiro has contributed to his health journey.
“She has been a positive influence on me. I work hard and try to stay in shape and continue to try to emulate her great work ethic and health habits,” Rodriguez said. . Who Revealed 32 Pound Weight Loss last fall.
“…Being consistent is what I learned from her.”
Rodriguez is enjoying his postseason date with Corderio after a tough spring with the franchise.
His deal with Rohr to acquire an additional 40 percent stake in the franchise fell apart in March.
Major shareholder Glen Taylor said Rodriguez and Lorre had failed to meet deadlines that were part of the terms of the sale. In response, the two released a joint statement saying Taylor “remorseful as a seller.”
