The Minnesota Timberwolves once again asserted their dominance over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Led by Anthony Edwards’ high-scoring performance, the Timberwolves secured a 121-113 victory over their Western Conference rivals.
During the fourth quarter, with Minnesota holding a 98-86 lead, Edwards delivered a highlight-reel dunk that electrified the crowd. After receiving a pass from Julius Randle, he soared to the rim and threw down a ferocious slam. Following the emphatic dunk, Edwards directed an intense and unfiltered message toward a Suns player.
“Fuck wrong with these n****s,” Edwards said.
ANTHONY EDWARDS MY GOODNESS.
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Edwards capped off the night by showing one of his best games so far. He finished with 33 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two steals, and four blocks. He notched his 14th 30-point game of the season, shooting 11-of-20 from the field.
Anthony Edwards Jokes About Coach Chris Finch’s Mindset After Timberwolves’ Win Over Phoenix
After win on Wednesday, Anthony Edwards had a humorous take on his coach’s mindset leading up to the matchup. He suggested that Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch was intensely focused on winning, even in his sleep.
“I think he went to sleep last night with violence on his mind. You know how you go to sleep with something on your mind, and you hope when you wake up, and everything is [gone], I don’t think his sleep was good enough,” Edwards said while addressing the reporters.
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The latest win extended their winning streak to four games, following victories over the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, and Atlanta Hawks. The Wolves now improved to a 26-21 record, moving up to the seventh spot in the Western Conference standings.
