Anthony Edwards Goes Off On Reporters: “I Made the Right Play All Night”

Anthony Edwards Goes Off On Reporters: “I Made the Right Play All Night” Anthony Edwards Goes Off On Reporters: “I Made the Right Play All Night”

Anthony Edwards isn’t here for the “off night” talk. After the Minnesota Timberwolves dropped a heartbreaker to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, falling 128-126 and slipping into a 3-1 series hole, some folks pointed to Edwards’ 16-point outing as a sign he struggled. But Ant? He’s calling BS on that narrative. “I made the right play all night, so I don’t really look at it like I struggled,” he said postgame, cool as ever. “I didn’t get enough shots to say I struggled. I didn’t struggle at all.” That’s the kind of confidence you love to see from a young star who’s been the heartbeat of this Timberwolves squad.

The sports card above backs him up: 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting, 5 rebounds, 3 assists in 41 minutes. Efficient? You bet. Low volume for a guy who’s usually Minnesota’s go-to scorer? Sure. But Edwards isn’t sweating the stat sheet. He was out there making smart plays, setting up teammates, and keeping the Wolves in a game that came down to the wire. This wasn’t a star fading under pressure—it was a team effort that just didn’t quite get over the hump against a red-hot Thunder squad.

May 26, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) attempts to shoot the ball on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) in the second half during game four of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

And man, did OKC bring it. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, fresh off his 2024-25 Kia MVP nod, was a problem all night, dropping 40 points with 9 rebounds and 10 assists, as the sports card from your previous query shows. He was in complete control, hitting 13-of-30 shots and a ridiculous 12-of-14 from the free-throw line, shrugging off those “free throw merchant” chants from the Target Center crowd. Jalen Williams was just as lethal, pouring in 34 points with relentless drives to the rim. Chet Holmgren chipped in 21, giving Minnesota fits on both ends with his length and versatility. The Thunder shot over 50 percent from the field and feasted in transition, answering every Wolves run with the kind of poise that screams championship contender.

Minnesota, though, didn’t go quietly. Their bench stepped up in a big way—Nickeil Alexander-Walker dropped 23 points, including some clutch buckets that kept the game close. Donte DiVincenzo added 21, and Jaden McDaniels brought 22, giving the Wolves a spark when they needed it most. They clawed back in the fourth, cutting OKC’s lead to one, but couldn’t find that one big defensive stop to seal the deal. That’s what stings about this loss—it was right there for the taking, but the Thunder’s pace and ball movement were just too much.

Now, with Game 5 looming in Oklahoma City, the Wolves are staring down elimination. It’s do-or-die, and Edwards is ready to embrace the moment. You can feel his belief in this team, even after a tough loss. He knows what he’s capable of, and he’s not about to let a 3-1 deficit shake him. But for Minnesota to pull off the upset, they’ll need to slow down OKC’s high-octane attack and get Edwards more touches without forcing the issue. The margin for error is gone, but if anyone’s built for a fight like this, it’s Ant. He’s got that fire, that swagger, and a team behind him that’s shown they can hang with the best. Wednesday night in OKC is going to be a battle, and you can bet Edwards will be ready to leave it all on the floor.