On Saturday night, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves gained a big upset victory towards the Los Angeles Lakers (117-95).
Edwards ended the victory with 22 factors, eight rebounds, 9 assists and a flight whereas pulling 8/22 on the sphere and 4/9 of the three -point seashore in 35 minutes of taking part in time.
Anthony Edwards of Timberwolves after having gained the Lakers victory in match 1: “It isn’t huge in any respect, man. Simply Recreation 1.” pic.twitter.com/vmhwfizon4
– Ben Golliver (@Bengolliver) April 20, 2025
After the match, the star goalkeeper made a really sincere remark (h / t Canis Hoopus).
Edwards: “They at all times have the Lakers. Lakers are presupposed to win. That is how that is presupposed to go. We’re not presupposed to be right here. We simply competed with the most effective of our skills.”
Anthony Edwards on his message to followers who see the nationwide media all picked towards the Wolves:
“No message. They at all times have the Lakers. The Lakers are presupposed to win. That is the way it’s presupposed to go. We’re not presupposed to be right here. We simply competed with the most effective of our skills.” pic.twitter.com/LFHC09H40F
– Canis Hoopus (@canishoopus) April 20, 2025
Many followers commented on the quote that had turn into viral on social networks.
@Theonefortyplus: “mentioned good issues. Didn’t fall for bait 🪤”
@Gobjobvt: “I do not assume a minnesota staff has ever had a killer like this, Kg appreciated to talk, however Ant actually believes his phrases and his life to show that persons are improper. He’s critically influenced by hatred”
@jimothy_terry: “The media will at all times put the Lakers above the small market staff”
@Marfnamilos: “He is a humble man. He is actually participant, so it is really recreation.”
The Timberwolves have made the NBA qualifiers for 4 consecutive years.
They completed the common season within the sixth seeded from the Western Convention with a file of 49-33.
By way of Charlie Walton by Canis Hoopus: “Wolves have compiled numerous recollections prior to now two seasons that can stay within the material of the franchise for a really, a really very long time.
You possibly can add the sport tonight to the checklist …
• 04/20/24: buckets of the ant towards KD in recreation 1
• 04/28/24: Wolves sweep the suns
• 5/6/24: Wolves take 1st in Denver
• 05/19/24: The Wolves return to win match 7; Kat performs the most important recreation in his life after being criticized for a very long time for his composure.
• 04/19/25: The Wolves take match 1 towards LeBron and Luka in Los Angeles. “”
The Wolves have compiled numerous recollections prior to now two seasons that can stay within the material of the franchise for a really very long time.
You possibly can add the sport tonight to the checklist …
• 04/20/24: buckets of the ant towards KD in recreation 1
• 04/28/24: Wolves sweep the suns
• 5/6/24: the wolves take the first two…– Charlie Walton (@Charlietaltonmn) April 20, 2025
Match 2 of the sequence will happen on Tuesday.
