The Minnesota Timberwolves, unfortunately, fell short in Game 5 of their conference finals matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, resulting in their exit from the playoffs. Following this disappointing outcome, Anthony Edwards found himself under significant scrutiny from fans and analysts alike.
In the latest episode of the Run It Back Podcast on FDTV, former NBA star Lou Williams didn’t hold back while critiquing Edwards. He pointed out that Edwards really missed the mark with his comments following the team’s elimination in the Western Conference Finals.
“I’ve been to the Eastern Conference Finals once in 17 years. That is something you don’t want to take for granted,” Williams said.
Anthony Edwards "missed the mark" with his comments after being eliminated in the WCF 😳
— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) May 29, 2025
"I've been to the Eastern Conference Finals once in 17 years. That is something you don't want to take for granted." – Lou Williams@MichelleDBeadle | @TeamLou23 | @ChandlerParsons pic.twitter.com/rwmMdcqJZZ
The Timberwolves headed into game 5 trailing the Thunder with a record of 1-3 in the conference finals series. To start, the Timberwolves had a rough first quarter, managing to score just nine points. Meanwhile, the Thunder displayed their dominance in the second quarter. Despite the Timberwolves fighting hard in the third and fourth quarters, it simply wasn’t enough to secure a victory.
Anthony Edwards’ Performance In Game 5 Against The OKC Thunder
The Timberwolves faced off against the Thunder in Game 5 at the Paycom Center, but it was another challenging outing for Edwards. Despite logging 38 minutes on the court, he managed to score only 19 points, along with two assists and six rebounds.
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Julius Randle scored 24 points, three assists, and five rebounds. Unfortunately for Minnesota, their lackluster performance culminated in a crushing defeat, with the scoreboard reading 94-124.
Anthony Edwards tonight:
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 29, 2025
19 Points
7/18 FGM
1/7 3PM
-29 +/- pic.twitter.com/sQ0HjrHwd2
This loss dashed the Timberwolves‘ hopes of clinching the Championship this season. Throughout this season, Edwards averaged an impressive 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists over 79 games. In the postseason, he stepped up, playing all 15 games and averaging 25.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists.
