Why did Anthony Edwards dap Spurs bench during game?
Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves dapped up the San Antonio Spurs bench during Game 6, despite his team facing a significant deficit. The gesture was met with criticism from analysts who viewed it as a sign of weakness. Edwards explained that he wanted to show respect to the Spurs as they advanced to the Western Conference Finals.
- ▪Anthony Edwards congratulated the Spurs bench with 8:01 left in the game.
- ▪The Timberwolves were down by 33 points at that time.
- ▪Analysts Dirk Nowitzki and Udonis Haslem criticized the gesture, suggesting it showed weakness.
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