Anthony Edwards catches flak for congratulating Spurs with eight minutes left in game
Anthony Edwards faced criticism for congratulating the San Antonio Spurs with eight minutes left in a playoff game. The Minnesota Timberwolves were trailing by 33 points at the time, leading many to question the timing of his gesture. Fans and NBA legends expressed their discontent with Edwards' actions during a disappointing end to the Timberwolves' season.
- ▪The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the San Antonio Spurs by 30 points, ending their playoff run.
- ▪Anthony Edwards congratulated the Spurs while there were still eight minutes left in the game.
- ▪His gesture was met with backlash from fans and commentators who felt it was inappropriate given the score.
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OutKick Anthony Edwards catches flak for congratulating Spurs with eight minutes left in game Fans and NBA legends criticized the gesture from the Timberwolves star By Austin Perry OutKick Published May 16, 2026 12:24pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Nick Wright on why Anthony Edwards must rise for Minnesota Timberwolves to survive | The Herd Nick Wright breaks down why the Minnesota Timberwolves need a superstar-level performance from Anthony Edwards to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Minnesota Timberwolves' season came to an end on Friday night at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs in the form of a 30-point beatdown in front of a capacity home crowd at Target Center.
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