Watch: Edwards gets technical for throwing ball at Gilgeous-Alexander

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards. Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Watch: Anthony Edwards gets technical for throwing ball at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated May 20, 2025 10:08 PM ET

Anthony Edwards did not hide his frustration at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander early in Tuesday’s Western Conference Finals opener.

The Oklahoma City Thunder star entered Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals averaging 8.7 free throw attempts in the 2025 playoffs. He already drew four foul shots against the Timberwolves’ defense in the game’s first four minutes, much to the home crowd’s delight at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

Edwards, who was called for a shooting foul against Gilgeous-Alexander at the 8:07 mark, quickly grew frustrated with the whistle his opponent was getting. As SGA lay down on the baseline following the foul, Edwards tossed the ball at the Thunder star, who looked startled after getting hit by the ball.

Ant received a tech after tossing the ball at SGA

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Edwards was called for a technical foul for the move. Gilgeous-Alexander hit his two free throws plus the technical foul shot to trim the Timberwolves’ lead to 10-6.

It’s not the first time Edwards has seemed annoyed at Gilgeous-Alexander’s penchant for drawing fouls. Edwards slammed the officiating, particularly when it came to SGA, during the Timberwolves’ Jan. 20 loss to the Thunder.

Edwards and Gilgeous-Alexander are considered two of the brightest young stars in the NBA. The 2025 Western Conference Finals is likely the first of many postseason clashes between the two in the years to come.

Fans got their first postseason taste of the rivalry on Tuesday night.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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