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[Saba Sports News] The Minnesota Timberwolves were eliminated in five games despite Anthony Edwards’ guarantee of a Game 6. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s stellar performances led the Mavericks to a decisive 124-103 victory, leaving Edwards visibly frustrated.
Recently leaked audio from the match captured his outburst:
“This ns talking about passing the ball and sht… Fk out of here. Pass me the fing ball.” “I’m better than these ns, man. Those ns can’t fk with me.”
In the audio, Edwards vents his frustration towards teammates for not passing the ball enough, highlighting his intense drive to win. His passion for the game and high expectations of himself and his teammates showcase the leadership qualities he brings to the Timberwolves.
Despite this heated moment, Edwards has shown loyalty to his team. He led the Timberwolves in boycotting TNT’s “Inside the NBA” show due to perceived biased comments from Draymond Green towards teammates Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, underlining his commitment to his team.
Edwards ended the regular season with impressive stats, averaging 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game while shooting 46.1% from the field and 35.7% from three-point range. His leadership and competitive fire will be crucial as the Timberwolves aim to build a championship-contending team around him.
The Timberwolves had a promising season, with Edwards leading from the front. Despite falling short in the Western Conference Finals, their journey included sweeping the Suns and upsetting the Nuggets, signaling a bright future. With the right moves in the offseason, the Timberwolves could build on this foundation and make a deeper playoff run next year.