Anthony Edwards delivered a standout performance, scoring 31 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves edged out the Los Angeles Clippers 94-88 on Thursday night. With just over a minute left in the game, Edwards made a decisive three-pointer over two defenders, pushing Minnesota ahead 92-88 with 42.9 seconds remaining.
Controversial Exchange Between Edwards and Coach Finch Captures Attention
The late-game basket set off a viral moment when Edwards appeared to yell at head coach Chris Finch, exclaiming,
“That’s what the f**k I do!”
during the celebration. After the matchup, Edwards clarified the incident in a post-game interview.
“The play before, he [Finch] was like ‘pass the ball,’ and I just told him, ‘You don’t want me to pass the ball, you want me to shoot it,
Edwards explained.
Coach Finch offered his perspective during the press conference, pointing out a different interpretation of the interaction.
“I didn’t tell him not to shoot the midrange. That’s not what I said,
Finch stated.
Strong Player-Coach Relationship Remains Despite Tension
Despite the heated moment during the game, Edwards emphasized the positive dynamic between him and Finch in the locker room after the win.
“Me and my coach got the best relationship ever,
Edwards said.
I mean, he’s right most of the time – 98% of the time, he’s right. He told me to pass the ball tonight, and I should have passed it, but I shot it instead. And it went in. The basketball gods were on my side tonight.
This exchange illustrates the delicate balance between player instincts and coaching guidance, highlighting how Edwards’ confidence and Finch’s strategy combined to secure a crucial victory for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
