Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards missed three free throws down the stretch that value him his recreation towards the OKC Thunder on Saturday.
Down by three factors, 100-97, with 3.4 seconds left on the sport clock, “Ant-Man” had an opportunity to ship the sport to extra time after being fouled whereas capturing a 3-pointer .
The 22-year-old former general decide, nonetheless, missed his first two free throws, forcing him to deliberately miss the ultimate try. Minnesota couldn't get the ball out of him and finally misplaced, 102-97.
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Reacting to Anthony Edwards' misfiring, followers put X (previously Twitter) on hearth with fascinating posts.
Right here's what a few of them needed to say:
@Revngeful wrote: “You don't MJ son anymore”
@Shadowiscold wrote: “Anthony Edwards when his crew wanted him essentially the most to tie the sport on the free throw line”
@Sperm_Center wrote: “Seems like the primary Ben Simmons”
@rktsdan wrote: “Antszn disabled”
@EddyM0rningstar wrote: “He's not near Kobe Bryant, he doesn't have that mamba calm”
@tabet_matthew wrote: “I'm meant to consider he's higher than E-book”
@jrxmey wrote: “These bricks have been stronger than a Dodge Charger”
@v7dm8pw9xq wrote: “Watching the rim just like the rim trippin”
Anthony Edwards made the free throws towards OKC
The defeat of the Minnesota Timberwolves within the battle of the highest groups of the Western Convention stopped their streak of 4 consecutive victories.
After the sport, Minnesota beat reporter Chris Hine shared on X, Edward's response to his missed free throws. Edwards shrugged it off and promised as an alternative to make up for it subsequent time. He dismissed it as a type of unlucky issues and moved on.
The rising Timberwolves star stated:
“Do them, miss them, I'm not likely dissatisfied in that. I'm both going to do them or miss them, it doesn't actually matter. I missed them tonight, however I'll make them subsequent time.”
Anthony Edwards is admittedly strong from the free throw line, going for 83.8%, which made the missed free throws a shock to many. He’s additionally averaging 26.1 factors, 5.4 rebounds, 5 assists and 1.3 steals in 34.7 minutes this season.
Regardless of the loss, Minnesota nonetheless leads the Western Convention with a 30-12 win-loss document. The Timberwolves subsequent play Monday at house towards the Charlotte Hornets.
