The Minnesota Timberwolves showcased an impressive effort during their Round 1 playoff face-off against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, in Game 5, they grappled with major shooting challenges that unfortunately spilled over into their Round 2 clash with the Golden State Warriors. Upon discovering this shooting slump, Anthony Edwards had a reaction that was nothing short of priceless.
The Timberwolves recently faced off in Game 1 of their Round 2 playoff series against the Warriors at Target Center. Unfortunately, the Timberwolves encountered yet another shooting slump in this critical matchup.
The Timberwolves have only hit 12 of 76 three-point attempts over the past two games. When a reporter brought up this troubling statistic during the post-game interview, Edwards appeared utterly stunned. His jaw dropped in disbelief, leaving him momentarily speechless. But then, in a humorous twist, he burst into laughter, adding a light-hearted moment to the otherwise tense situation.
Anthony Edwards' face when someone tells him the Wolves have shot 12/76 over the last 2 games shooting from 3 lol pic.twitter.com/jro8nW3ed5
— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) May 7, 2025
The Warriors showcased their dominance in Game 1 against the Timberwolves, winning 99-88. Jimmy Butler played for 41 minutes and contributed significantly with 20 points, eight assists, and 11 rebounds. Buddy Hield also made a notable impact, scoring 24 points, along with three assists and eight rebounds.
Anthony Edwards Acknowledges Accountability For Game 1 Defeat
Edwards played for 42 minutes in Game 1, scoring 23 points, along with two assists and 14 rebounds. Naz Reid also made a significant impact, contributing 19 points, one assist, and five rebounds. However, despite their efforts, the team was unable to overcome the Warriors’ dominance. In the post-game interview, Edwards took responsibility for the loss.
“You know when you lose a game it’s always… this the reason you lost, i don’t realy look at that, I just look at every last one of us gotta play better individually, including myself.” Edwards said.
Anthony Edwards on the Warriors lose
“You know when you lose a game it’s always… this the reason you lost, i don’t realy look at that, I just look at every last one of us gotta play better individually, including myself”#WolvesBack pic.twitter.com/TqO0ePGJD0
— Andrew Dukowitz (@adukeMN) May 7, 2025
The Timberwolves will play game 2 of their Round 2 playoff series against the Warriors at Target Center.
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