Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards had issues with the officiating during the team's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.
Edwards had a key basket to go up four points with less than two minutes left in the game. However, instead of celebrating when Oklahoma City called a timeout, Edwards grabbed his wrist and looked at referee Mark Lindsay, indicating that he thought he had been fouled on the play.
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, #5, reacts after an official called a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on January 29, 2024. (Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports)
“The refs were bad tonight. Yeah, they were terrible,” Edwards told ESPN after the game. “We were playing 8 on 5.”
Edwards told the Timberwolves' local broadcast that he was going to “accept the fine” and criticize the referee. He added to ESPN: “The cat got their tongues tonight.”
Minnesota shot 15 free throws while Oklahoma City shot 22 free throws. Minnesota was penalized with 19 fouls and Oklahoma City with 17.
Edwards finished with 27 points, four rebounds and a team-high four assists. The Timberwolves improved to 33-14 on the season.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, #5, reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on January 29, 2024. (Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports)
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“Anthony did a really good job of picking his spots, trusting his teammates, playing clean and fast, going downhill, putting pressure on them,” Minnesota coach Chris Finch said after the game.
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 37 points and Jalen Williams scored 20.
“That's why we play,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “You play against the best teams in the league. You wake up for games like that. You can really test yourself and see where you are. Tonight was a dogfight.”
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, #5, moves to the basket next to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace, #22, during the second quarter at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on January 29, 2024 . (Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports)
The two teams split their four games of the season. They are among the two best teams in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves are first in the standings while the Thunder (32-15) are third. The defending NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets, sit between them.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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