Anthony Edwards on Game 1 loss: 'We came out flat today'
ClutchPoints: “We came out flat today. We found our energy and went back to being flat. Everything was on us today.” Anthony Edwards discusses the Timberwolves’ Game 1 loss to the Mavericks 🗣 (via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/jzSM1BGyA0
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Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tonight was the first time all season that more than 62 percent of Anthony Edwards’ field goal attempts were 3s
(for context, James Harden had 34 games this regular season where 62% or higher of his FG attempts were 3s, including Games 1-2 in 6-game series vs Mavericks) – 11:30 PM
Tonight was the first time all season that more than 62 percent of Anthony Edwards’ field goal attempts were 3s
(for context, James Harden had 34 games this regular season where 62% or higher of his FG attempts were 3s, including Games 1-2 in 6-game series vs Mavericks) – 11:30 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tonight was the first time all season that more than 62 percent of Anthony Edwards’ field goal attempts were 3s
(for context, James Harden had 34 games this regular season where 75% or higher of his FG attempts were 3s, including Games 1-2 in 6-game series vs Mavericks) – 11:30 PM
Tonight was the first time all season that more than 62 percent of Anthony Edwards’ field goal attempts were 3s
(for context, James Harden had 34 games this regular season where 75% or higher of his FG attempts were 3s, including Games 1-2 in 6-game series vs Mavericks) – 11:30 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Anthony Edwards has missed 28 of his last 40 shots, going back to Game 7 at Denver
Only one basket inside the arc tonight, none at the rim – 10:56 PM
Anthony Edwards has missed 28 of his last 40 shots, going back to Game 7 at Denver
Only one basket inside the arc tonight, none at the rim – 10:56 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Wolves had no answer for Kyrie Irving during his 24-point first half.
How he fared against each defender who took a turn on him, per @ESPNStatsInfo:
Anthony Edwards: 4-5 FG
Jaden McDaniels: 3-3 FG
Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 2-3 FG
Transition: 2-3 FG – 9:41 PM
Wolves had no answer for Kyrie Irving during his 24-point first half.
How he fared against each defender who took a turn on him, per @ESPNStatsInfo:
Anthony Edwards: 4-5 FG
Jaden McDaniels: 3-3 FG
Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 2-3 FG
Transition: 2-3 FG – 9:41 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
Anthony Edwards: “My matchup’s gonna be Kyrie, so that’s gonna be fun.”
Having fun yet? – 9:38 PM
Anthony Edwards: “My matchup’s gonna be Kyrie, so that’s gonna be fun.”
Having fun yet? – 9:38 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards is up to 9 boards in the first half. He’s the team’s leading rebounder by 5. – 9:30 PM
Anthony Edwards is up to 9 boards in the first half. He’s the team’s leading rebounder by 5. – 9:30 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
3-point shooting, 1st quarter of Game 1 at Minnesota
Dallas Mavericks: 1/7
Jaden McDaniels: 3/3
Anthony Edwards: 2/2
Kyle Anderson: 1/2 – 9:03 PM
3-point shooting, 1st quarter of Game 1 at Minnesota
Dallas Mavericks: 1/7
Jaden McDaniels: 3/3
Anthony Edwards: 2/2
Kyle Anderson: 1/2 – 9:03 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 1st quarter: #Wolves 33, #Mavs 27.
Irving: 13 pts (6-9 FG)
Doncic: 6 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast
Washington: 3 pts, 2 rebs, 1 blk
Jaden McDaniels: 9 pts (3-3 3PT)
Anthony Edwards: 8 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts – 9:03 PM
End of the 1st quarter: #Wolves 33, #Mavs 27.
Irving: 13 pts (6-9 FG)
Doncic: 6 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast
Washington: 3 pts, 2 rebs, 1 blk
Jaden McDaniels: 9 pts (3-3 3PT)
Anthony Edwards: 8 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts – 9:03 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Dereck Lively, in his rookie season, has guarded James Harden, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and now Anthony Edwards in his first postseason appearance. – 8:54 PM
Dereck Lively, in his rookie season, has guarded James Harden, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and now Anthony Edwards in his first postseason appearance. – 8:54 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Charles Barkley on Anthony Edwards’ desire to guard Kyrie Irving:
“This ain’t prison where you just beat up the toughest guy…that sounds great in theory…be careful of what you ask for.” – 8:05 PM
Charles Barkley on Anthony Edwards’ desire to guard Kyrie Irving:
“This ain’t prison where you just beat up the toughest guy…that sounds great in theory…be careful of what you ask for.” – 8:05 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Steph Curry has been named to the All-NBA Third Team
The guards ahead of him were Luka, SGA, Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards – 8:03 PM
Steph Curry has been named to the All-NBA Third Team
The guards ahead of him were Luka, SGA, Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards – 8:03 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Anthony Edwards is a man of the people 💪 pic.twitter.com/AjuYAMSXrc – 7:58 PM
Anthony Edwards is a man of the people 💪 pic.twitter.com/AjuYAMSXrc – 7:58 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards have earned an extra $41M by their All-NBA selection. pic.twitter.com/eX51l11S6N – 7:55 PM
Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards have earned an extra $41M by their All-NBA selection. pic.twitter.com/eX51l11S6N – 7:55 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
2023-24 All-NBA:
1st: Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum
2nd: Jalen Brunson, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard
3rd: Devin Booker, Stephen Curry, Tyrese Haliburton, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis – 7:55 PM
2023-24 All-NBA:
1st: Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum
2nd: Jalen Brunson, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard
3rd: Devin Booker, Stephen Curry, Tyrese Haliburton, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis – 7:55 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Anthony Edwards maximum extension will now be worth 30 percent of the cap by earning All-NBA honors. It is worth $41 million more than the 25 percent max.
The Minnesota Timberwolves could have a luxury tax penalty exceeding $80 million once they fill out the roster. pic.twitter.com/PjvcxxPvXz – 7:55 PM
Anthony Edwards maximum extension will now be worth 30 percent of the cap by earning All-NBA honors. It is worth $41 million more than the 25 percent max.
The Minnesota Timberwolves could have a luxury tax penalty exceeding $80 million once they fill out the roster. pic.twitter.com/PjvcxxPvXz – 7:55 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards & Mavericks’ Luka Doncic ready for Western Conference Finals Game 1 in Minnesota pic.twitter.com/MLFi3FBZk4 – 7:51 PM
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards & Mavericks’ Luka Doncic ready for Western Conference Finals Game 1 in Minnesota pic.twitter.com/MLFi3FBZk4 – 7:51 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
I’m going to be live on @CBSSportsHQ in a few minutes with my guy @TimDoyle00 & the outstanding @KeianaMartinTV. We’ll be talking tonight’s Mavs-Wolves game, Anthony Edwards vs Kyrie, & more. Come watch: cbssports.com/live – 7:25 PM
I’m going to be live on @CBSSportsHQ in a few minutes with my guy @TimDoyle00 & the outstanding @KeianaMartinTV. We’ll be talking tonight’s Mavs-Wolves game, Anthony Edwards vs Kyrie, & more. Come watch: cbssports.com/live – 7:25 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Anthony Edwards playoff ranks in franchise history:
2nd in points
2nd in assists
4th in rebounds
2nd in steals
2nd in blocks
2nd in field goals
1st in threes
2nd in free throws
Top 5 in every category at age 22. pic.twitter.com/gmXqckOnIO – 4:55 PM
Anthony Edwards playoff ranks in franchise history:
2nd in points
2nd in assists
4th in rebounds
2nd in steals
2nd in blocks
2nd in field goals
1st in threes
2nd in free throws
Top 5 in every category at age 22. pic.twitter.com/gmXqckOnIO – 4:55 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Anthony Edwards on Lu Dort: “I thought he should’ve been on one of the Defensive Teams, for sure.”
Ant was asked if Dort’s defense on Luka Doncic would be a blueprint for the Wolves: “Yeah for sure.”
(h/t: @jga41agher) pic.twitter.com/25O2mdhWG7 – 4:24 PM
Anthony Edwards on Lu Dort: “I thought he should’ve been on one of the Defensive Teams, for sure.”
Ant was asked if Dort’s defense on Luka Doncic would be a blueprint for the Wolves: “Yeah for sure.”
(h/t: @jga41agher) pic.twitter.com/25O2mdhWG7 – 4:24 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards when asked about the importance of attention to detail in this series, highlighted the importance of stay focused on the others — the guys who aren’t Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic:
“I think the attention to detail for the other guys is more important. Luka and – 1:59 PM
Anthony Edwards when asked about the importance of attention to detail in this series, highlighted the importance of stay focused on the others — the guys who aren’t Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic:
“I think the attention to detail for the other guys is more important. Luka and – 1:59 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Lu Dort left some clues for Minnesota about how to guard Luka Doncic. Anthony Edwards said today the Wolves paid attention. Here’s what he had to say about it.
mavs.com/wolves-talk-de… – 1:56 PM
Lu Dort left some clues for Minnesota about how to guard Luka Doncic. Anthony Edwards said today the Wolves paid attention. Here’s what he had to say about it.
mavs.com/wolves-talk-de… – 1:56 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards when asked what he learned growing up playing soccer that he applies to basketball:
“Soccer? No, I never played soccer.”
Not sure if this was a futbol-football mix up, but it made me laugh. – 1:34 PM
Anthony Edwards when asked what he learned growing up playing soccer that he applies to basketball:
“Soccer? No, I never played soccer.”
Not sure if this was a futbol-football mix up, but it made me laugh. – 1:34 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards when asked if he will be guarding Luka Doncic and/or Kyrie Irving in this series:
“Me and Jaden, we both guard the best guy on the other team. We might cross-match. Yeah, I’m going to be on Luka and Kyrie, for sure.” – 1:18 PM
Anthony Edwards when asked if he will be guarding Luka Doncic and/or Kyrie Irving in this series:
“Me and Jaden, we both guard the best guy on the other team. We might cross-match. Yeah, I’m going to be on Luka and Kyrie, for sure.” – 1:18 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
With LeBron and Steph entering the golden years of their careers, the NBA is looking for new faces and stars. Anthony Edwards has been giving a hell of an audition for the role during these playoffs. Good discussion with @clintonyates on today’s ESPN Daily podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/esp… – 12:42 PM
With LeBron and Steph entering the golden years of their careers, the NBA is looking for new faces and stars. Anthony Edwards has been giving a hell of an audition for the role during these playoffs. Good discussion with @clintonyates on today’s ESPN Daily podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/esp… – 12:42 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Some of Anthony Edwards at shootaround today. Talking about the opportunity of playing in the WCF and his defense. pic.twitter.com/vgVxJvmRhg – 12:38 PM
Some of Anthony Edwards at shootaround today. Talking about the opportunity of playing in the WCF and his defense. pic.twitter.com/vgVxJvmRhg – 12:38 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Luka Doncic vs. Anthony Edwards in NBA playoffs duel: Looking back on previous battles between young stars cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 10:03 AM
Luka Doncic vs. Anthony Edwards in NBA playoffs duel: Looking back on previous battles between young stars cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 10:03 AM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
5 favorite players in the NBA’s Western Conference finals:
* Derrick Jones Jr. (DAL)
* Kyle Anderson (MIN)
* Luka Doncic (DAL)
* Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN)
* Anthony Edwards (MIN) pic.twitter.com/NDtqmwVtGM – 7:32 AM
5 favorite players in the NBA’s Western Conference finals:
* Derrick Jones Jr. (DAL)
* Kyle Anderson (MIN)
* Luka Doncic (DAL)
* Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN)
* Anthony Edwards (MIN) pic.twitter.com/NDtqmwVtGM – 7:32 AM
More on this storyline
Dane Moore: Anthony Edwards when asked if the energy put into Game 7 in Denver impacted their energy in Game 1 tonight: “Yeah, for sure. Y’all can see it, we was a step behind everybody, especially myself. Kyrie got a transition layup from when I think we scored and he just outran me. I was just exhausted. So yeah, for sure. But we’ll be alright.” -via Twitter @DaneMooreNBA / May 23, 2024
Michael Scotto: Kyrie Irving on the Anthony Edwards matchup: “As a peer, I love that. It’s nothing better. When Ant was a little younger, I’m sure he was watching me. When he was in high school, I was watching him. It’s more of those exciting matchups that I look forward to. Right after the game (Game 7 against the Nuggets) it was funny because he said it (about guarding Kyrie). I think the whole world was looking like, ‘Ok, you better know what you’re talking about, Ant.’ I respect that, and that no fear mentality that he has is why I love him as a competitor and I love him as a person. When we are on the court, I know he’s going to give it his all, I’ll give my all, and at the end of the game, it’s all love. When we’re in between those lines, he knows what it is and I know what it is.” -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / May 23, 2024