May 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second quarter in game five 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 28, 2025 10:56 PM ET

On Wednesday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves had their season come to an end when they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 124-94 in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.

Anthony Edwards finished the loss with 19 points, six rebounds, two assists and one block while shooting 7/18 from the field and 1/7 from the three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.

All love between Ant and Shai after the Thunder eliminate the Wolves pic.twitter.com/NgIZ6WH1sd
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 29, 2025

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

@Thetruth8240: "Dont EVER compare Anthony Edwards to Jordan again"

Dont EVER compare Anthony Edwards to Jordan again
— TheTruth (@Thetruth8240) May 29, 2025

Skip Bayless: "HOW IS ANTHONY EDWARDS GETTING A PASS FOR THIS? He shot 40% from 3 in the reg season while leading the NBA in attempts and makes. In the 4 WCF losses to OKC (counting this 1), Ant is 5-29 from 3 (17.2%!). He was 0-5 in the 1st half - 2 missed the rim. I guess ESPN hasn't noticed."

HOW IS ANTHONY EDWARDS GETTING A PASS FOR THIS? He shot 40% from 3 in the reg season while leading the NBA in attempts and makes. In the 4 WCF losses to OKC (counting this 1), Ant is 5-29 from 3 (17.2%!). He was 0-5 in the 1st half - 2 missed the rim. I guess ESPN hasn't noticed.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) May 29, 2025

Hater Central: "Anthony Edwards in Game 5:

19 Points
7-18 FG
1-7 3PT

SEND DA PLANE….TO CANCUN"

Anthony Edwards in Game 5:

19 Points
7-18 FG
1-7 3PT

SEND DA PLANE….TO CANCUN pic.twitter.com/VI4X8l1zS7
— Hater Central (@TheHateCentral) May 29, 2025

@CuffsTheLegend: "Anthony Edwards has to work way too hard just to get quality shots. Needs another dynamic playmaking guard like a Trae Young to make his life much easier so you can’t just key on him.

Opposing defenses don’t fear any of his teammates at all."

Anthony Edwards has to work way too hard just to get quality shots. Needs another dynamic playmaking guard like a Trae Young to make his life much easier so you can’t just key on him.

Opposing defenses don’t fear any of his teammates at all.
— 73-9 and THEY LIED (@CuffsTheLegend) May 29, 2025

@NewMediaSports_: "Anthony Edwards is still him"