Edwards won’t back down: “There’s another game”
The Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, dominated Game 5 and moved ahead 3-2 in the series, but Anthony Edwards remains confident in the Timberwolves’ chances
Despite a tough road loss and a series now leaning toward the San Antonio Spurs, the mood around the Minnesota Timberwolves doesn’t look like that of a team facing elimination.
Leading that mindset once again is Anthony Edwards, who maintained a surprisingly calm attitude even with the season hanging by a thread.
I don’t see anyone in our locker room who’s really worried. There’s another game. We just have to go out there and fight
Anthony Edwards
The San Antonio Spurs also dominated Game 5 with a decisive 126-97 win, taking a 3-2 series lead. Once again, the Texas squad controlled the pace from start to finish, winning all four quarters.
Over their last two home games, San Antonio has posted a combined +67 point differential, a clear sign of how much home court has mattered.
Wembanyama remains an unsolved puzzle
A lot of attention remained on Victor Wembanyama, who stayed at the center of discussion after his Game 4 altercation with Naz Reid. The NBA chose not to suspend him, ruling that the ejection he already served was sufficient punishment.
The French star responded immediately: aggressive start, overwhelming impact.
Some of the things Wemby does just don’t have an answer. You just hope he misses
Anthony Edwards
Complicating matters further were the foul troubles of Jaden McDaniels, who was often forced to spend long stretches on the bench during key moments.
Everything starts with Jaden. We’ve got to keep him out of foul trouble. He’s too important for us
Anthony Edwards
Despite dealing with some knee issues, Edwards has handled a heavy workload: more than 39 to 41 minutes in each of the last three games. Still, the fatigue showed during the most intense stretches.
I’m happy for the break. I need these two days. I’m ready to go
Anthony Edwards
After the game, Edwards also shared a deeply personal message about Brandon Clarke:
Today was crazy. We lost Brandon Clarke, one of our guys. I’m going to miss my friend. I’m giving his family $10 million – I’ve got to do at least that, you know what I mean
Anthony Edwards
The series is not over yet, but the momentum belongs entirely to San Antonio. Minnesota heads back home hoping to turn everything around, with Edwards still at the center of every hope.