Anthony Edwards blasts officiating vs. OKC: 'Refs were terrible, we were playing 8-on-5'

30.01.2024 09:43

Tim MacMahon: Anthony Edwards had some frustration to vent after the Timberwolves broke a first-place tie with a win over the Thunder. “The refs was bad tonight. Yeah, they was terrible,” Edwards told ESPN without prompting. “We was playing 8-on-5.”
Source: ESPN

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Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Anthony Edwards had some frustration to vent after the Timberwolves broke a first-place tie with a win over the Thunder.
“The refs was bad tonight. Yeah, they was terrible,” Edwards told ESPN without prompting. “We was playing 8-on-5.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:20 AM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on playing Minnesota, and the back and forth with Anthony Edwards who said after the game he can’t wait to play OKC again, Gilgeous-Alexander was asked if they share that same sentiment. pic.twitter.com/rbkDtGzKgr – 10:52 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams came down hard on his ankle.
He hopped one footed to the locker room.
JDub scored 20 points tonight and hit 4-7 from 3 while taking turns defending Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns on the other end. – 10:20 PM

Dan Favale @danfavale
anthony edwards busted out the kaboom jets and finish pic.twitter.com/e6QAb6QOCs – 10:15 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
As much as Anthony Edwards’ complaining is justified on that dunk, he has to let it go in the moment to not be in danger of getting a T. – 10:14 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chet Holmgren vs Anthony Edwards.

Chet blocked Ant twice in the last minute of the half.
pic.twitter.com/jjxeq2nEUv – 9:07 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chet Holmgren vs Anthony Edwards
twitter.com/BallySportsOK/… – 9:05 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards has missed the call that they’re in zone multiple times this quarter. His teammates informed him after the possession both times. – 9:05 PM

Dan Favale @danfavale
incredible contest from chet holmgren, defending 1-on-2 in transition, vs anthony edwards pic.twitter.com/R0UvpSwpd7 – 9:03 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Oh my. Chet Holmgren just showed his elite recovery skills. Perfect 2 on 1 defense in transition, able to flip his hips and force an Anthony Edwards miss – 9:01 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Really good job by Josh Giddey blitzing Anthony Edwards with Dort then falling back with Kyle Anderson, Dort gets the disruption turnover. – 8:25 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Anthony Edwards warming up pic.twitter.com/08kBNRYEsW – 7:09 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chet Holmgren and Anthony Edwards getting ready pic.twitter.com/Uw8dCIlESI – 7:06 PM

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Ball Don’t Lie: “Imma take the fine, cause the refs did not give us no calls tonight.” Anthony Edwards wasn’t holding back in his postgame interview after the Timberwolves win vs. OKC 😅 (via @BallySportsNOR) pic.twitter.com/S2keauzP1J -via Twitter @Balldontlie / January 30, 2024

Clemente Almanza: FINAL: Wolves 107, Thunder 101 SGA – 37 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds JDub – 20 points, 3 assists Chet – 4 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks Edwards – 27 points, 4 assists KAT – 21 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists Gobert – 12 points, 17 rebounds OKC is 32-15 -via Twitter @CAlmanza1007 / January 29, 2024

“I want to find ways to allow Ant to grow and to build his story and help him in his journey,” Towns said. “I never wanted to be a bad vet. I’ve been told how many stories about bad vets to rookies and to young players. And I always wanted to be one of the successful stories that brought the best out of the young guy or helped him reach the potential that he has or possibly surpass it. And I think I’ve done a great job of supporting Ant.” -via NBA.com / January 29, 2024