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Minnesota Timberwolves game 117-95 win over Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday came at a prize for Star Shooting Guard Anthony Edwards.
Edwards, 23, was allegedly fine of $ 50,000 by NBA for comments he made to Lakers’ audience during the game.
“My d — greater than yours,” Edwards told fans sitting behind the score’s table, according to ESPN.
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Minnesota Timberwolves -vagt Anthony Edwards (5) responds to Judge Brian Forte (45) after calling for a mistake at Los Angeles Lakers -tip LeBron James (23) in the second half of Crypto.com Arena on April 19, 2025. (Jayne Kamin-Concea-Published Pictures)
Edwards are known for his trash and his competitiveness on the field, but his comments on Saturday drew NBA’s honor and his wallet paid the award.
The three-time All-Star had 22 points with nine assists, eight rebounds and a steal during the Timberwolves game 1 victory.
Jaden McDaniels had 25 points with nine rebounds and two assists, while Naz Reid had 23 points with five rebounds and two assists to Timberwolves in the win.
Lakers Legend Magic Johnson calls Team for Putrid Game 1 Performance: ‘Had no energy’
Minnesota Timberwolves -vagt Anthony Edwards (5) runs past the Los Angeles Lakers -protection Austin Reaves (15) in the second half of the Crypto.com Arena on April 19, 2025. (Jayne Kamin-Concea-Published Pictures)
Luka Doncic had 37 points with eight rebounds and an assist, while LeBron James and Austin Reaves scored 19 and 16 points respectively in Lakers’ losses.
Lakers are No. 3 seeds in the western conference, while Timberwolves are No. 6 seeds. With the game 1 victory, Timberwolves is starting with a strong start in their upset bids.
Minnesota Timberwolves-Guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives past Los Angeles Lakers Frem Dorian Finney-Smith (17) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on April 19, 2025. (Jayne Kamin/OnCea-Preferred Pictures)
Last season, Timberwolves did it all the way to the Western Conference final before being defeated in five games to Dallas Mavericks. Timberwolves swept Phoenix Suns in the first round and then beat Denver Nuggets into play 7 before falling to Mavericks.
The Timberwolves search after the first round of rebellion continues on Tuesday at. 22 ET when they take on Lakers in Game 2 of the Series.
