May 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dribbles against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter during game one of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

NBA World Reacts To Anthony Edwards' Performance In Timberwolves-Thunder Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 20, 2025 11:12 PM ET

On Tuesday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 114-88 in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

Anthony Edwards finished the loss with 18 points, nine rebounds, three assists and one block while shooting 5/13 from the field and 3/8 from the three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

@big_business_: "Anthony Edwards only shooting 1 field goal in the 4th quarter is unacceptable"

@CigarCurry: "Please stop putting Anthony Edwards name in the same breath as SGAs. Its never been close"

Skip Bayless: "Julius Randle scares me more than Anthony Edwards."

@joelvmoran: "I’m so impressed with the way Anthony Edwards is dissecting this OKC defense

Not forcing the issue and being patient with his offense"

Nate Jones: "Not to sound like a broken record, but Ant’s pull up deep ball is the foundation of him going from a really good player to a guy that can take his team all the way to the title. If you have to play up on a guy with his driving ability 30 ft out…"

@justintaylor7: "They were calling Anthony Edwards the face of the league, but he’s looking like a 2 round player still."

@TheHateCentral: "Anthony Edwards in Game 1:

18 Points (0 in 4th)
5-13 FG
5-7 FT
4 Turnovers

CANTMAN, BRICKMAN, GHOSTMAN…THUNDER IN 5"

Game 2 of the series will be on Thursday night (also in Oklahoma City).

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

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