May 24, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots the ball past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half in game three of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Anthony Edwards' Shot Over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Went Viral In Thunder-Timberwolves

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 24, 2025 10:40 PM ET

On Saturday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals (at home).

During the game, Anthony Edwards made an incredible shot over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that got a lot of views on social media.

Via The NBA: "ANT WITH THE TOUGH REVERSE LAYUP

Thunder/Wolves 3Q is now LIVE on ABC!"

ANT WITH THE TOUGH REVERSE LAYUP

Thunder/Wolves 3Q is now LIVE on ABC! pic.twitter.com/HJBGZFEQNC
— NBA (@NBA) May 25, 2025

Edwards had 30 points, nine rebounds, six assists and two steals while shooting 12/17 from the field and 5/8 from the three-point range in 30 minutes of playing time.

Via Charlie Walton of Canis Hoopus: "If Anthony Edwards’ night is done, what a night it was:

• 30 points
• 9 rebounds
• 6 assists
• 12-17 (70.6%) FG
• 7-9 (77.8%) 2P
• 5-8 (62.5%) 3P
• +36 in 30 minutes over 3 quarters

All of that with two free throw attempts."

If Anthony Edwards’ night is done, what a night it was:

• 30 points
• 9 rebounds
• 6 assists
• 12-17 (70.6%) FG
• 7-9 (77.8%) 2P
• 5-8 (62.5%) 3P
• +36 in 30 minutes over 3 quarters

All of that with two free throw attempts.
— Charlie Walton (@CharlieWaltonMN) May 25, 2025

The Timberwolves had come into the night down 0-2 in the series.

They dropped each of the first two games (in Oklahoma City).

In Game 2, Edwards made Timberwolves history.

Via Courtside Buzz: "BREAKING: Anthony Edwards has passed Kevin Garnett for the most points scored (1,051) in Minnesota Timberwolves playoff history!

1. Edwards - 1,051 points - 39 games
2. Garnett - 1,049 points - 47 games

Ant is only 23 years old"

Game 4 of the series will be on Monday night (also at the Target Center).

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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