Wolves’ Anthony Edwards: Exchange with Suns’ Kevin Durant 1 of ‘Best Feelings Ever’

Andrew PetersApril 20, 2024

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Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards had some words for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant during a dominant 120-91 win on Saturday, and Edwards said the exchange was “one of the best feelings” of his life.

“I think everybody here knows that’s my favorite player of all time,” Edwards said. “That was probably one of the best feelings ever in my whole life, for sure.”

SneakerReporter @SneakerReporterAnthony Edwards on his back and forth with Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/dgfE73ZNU4

Bleacher Report @BleacherReportANT CHIRPING AT KD AFTER 3RD Q TAKEOVER 👀😤 pic.twitter.com/7S68XB743l

Bleacher Report @BleacherReportKD was loving Ant’s chirping 🤣🔥 pic.twitter.com/WhNc2JklMR

Durant also discussed the exchange in his post-game comments, saying “it’s just basketball” and that “it’s on me to keep coming back.”

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetKevin Durant on Anthony Edwards trash talking him after making those 3s: “Yeah, it’s just basketball – not even playoffs, it’s just hoop. You get hot, you make shots, you make tough shots, you’re gonna feel excited about yourself. So it’s on me to keep coming back” pic.twitter.com/Y25LOvUdN5

Edwards had an outstanding Game 1, putting up 33 points, nine rebounds and six assists to lead Minnesota to the win.

With the win, the Timberwolves picked up a 1-0 lead in what is sure to be a tough first-round matchup. Minnesota’s top-ranked defense managed to contain Devin Booker, limiting him to 18 points, and Bradley Beal, limiting him to just 15. If they can continue to manage the two stars, the Wolves could be moving on to the second round.

Edwards proved last season that he’s ready to perform in the playoffs, averaging 31.6 points per game in Minnesota’s first-round matchup with the Denver Nuggets. That series ended with a loss to the eventual champs, but the Timberwolves seem capable of a first-round win and more this year.

The Timberwolves were one win away from earning the top seed in the West, but they’re looking to make a deep run as the No. 3 seed. They got a difficult draw against Durant and the Suns, but a win in the first game is a positive sign.

If Edwards can continue his momentum into the rest of the series, the Wolves can notch their first playoff series win since 2004.