Anthony Edwards made a significant impact in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ exciting 130-126 win over the Sacramento Kings. He scored an impressive 36 points and added two assists and five rebounds during 42 minutes of play. However, despite his outstanding performance, Edwards received a hefty fine for an inappropriate gesture made during the game.
With just 3:15 remaining in the first half, Edwards showed a middle finger to a fan as he walked toward the Minnesota bench. The incident was caught on camera, drawing fans and commentators’ immediate attention.
In response to his actions, the NBA fined Edwards $35000, which highlights the league’s commitment to maintaining professionalism and sportsmanship among its players.
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Edwards has faced multiple fines throughout his professional career. He is also recognized for his outspoken opinions about other players and former NBA legends. Recently, he made a controversial statement regarding Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, which resulted in significant criticism.
Edwards Recaps His Game-Winning Moments Against the Kings
Edwards capped off his impressive performance in the game’s closing moments with a remarkable deep jumper during overtime. In the post-game interview, the Timberwolves star discussed what motivated his clutch play, sharing insights into his mindset and the preparation that led to that pivotal shot.
“My coach told me I’ve been playing soft for 11/12 games. So I told him yesterday, I was going to dunk on one of their a** so when I did it, I looked right at him.” Edwards said.
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Edwards’ impressive performance and fierce on-court intensity surprised everyone at Golden 1 Center. Fans are eagerly looking forward to witnessing more of his talents in the upcoming games.
