The Minnesota Timberwolves snapped their four-game losing streak, pulling off a narrow 93-92 Win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Star player Anthony Edwards truly captivated the audience at Target Center, showcasing his talent by scoring 21 points while also contributing with three assists and two rebounds.
During an interview after the intense game, Edwards reflected on his relationship with Clippers star James Harden. During the discussion, he candidly shared his thoughts on stepping into the spotlight as a prominent figure for Adidas alongside Harden.
“That’s my man. I have been a fan of Harden since I was in High School, He wrote me when I was like in High School on Instagram and you know we have just been locked in ever since, that’s my guy man. Yeah, I was just talking a little trash to him, but that was definitely a foul.” Edwards said.
Anthony Edwards and James Harden had a fun chat where they went from trash talking each other to a full circle moment about being the faces of Adidas Basketball.
— SneakerReporter (@SneakerReporter) November 30, 2024
Ant Man shared that before he made it to the NBA, James Harden would send him supportive messages on Instagram.. pic.twitter.com/RyXy9MqSm0
After facing Harden, Edwards shared an instance involving the Clippers star before his NBA debut. Edwards expressed that prior to his NBA journey, he received encouraging messages from Harden via Instagram.
Edwards Shares His Thoughts On Harden’s Instagram Message
Anthony Edwards has always played aggressively on the court. Known as “The Ant-Man,” he often engages in trash-talking with various players. Recently, the NBA fined for making an obscene gesture during the Timberwolves’ 130-126 victory over the Sacramento Kings
During the post-game discussion after facing James Harden, Edwards reflects on his feelings regarding Harden’s Instagram message prior to his NBA debut.
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“That’s when he was at his peak so, you know what I mean, that was dope. That was dope. I mean, I’m not like a big, I don’t really, like, it didn’t mean too much to me, but it was just, you know, super dope for him to take the time out of his day. Cause I know how busy people are,” Edwards said.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves over the Clippers, 93-92, and snapped their 4-game losing streak 🐺
— Timberwolves Nation (@TWolvesNationCP) November 30, 2024
Anthony Edwards:
21 PTS
4 REB
2 STL
4/9 3PT
James Harden:
20 PTS
11 AST
6 REB pic.twitter.com/u28I9mQU91
After their recent victory against the Clippers, the Timberwolves currently sit in 11th place in the Western Conference standings. With a record of nine wins and 10 losses, the Timberwolves find themselves in a challenging situation. Fans are hoping Edwards will give a dominating performance in the upcoming games.
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