Alexander, waited until the ball left his right hand, leapt and swatted it away from the basket for an emphatic block, capping a 25-point comeback win for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Upon releasing the post, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown took to the comments, sending Edwards a strong message. "Young [goat emoji]," Brown said. In the win over the Thunder, where Minnesota knocked off the No. 1 team in the Western Conference standings, Edwards sealed the victory with a game-sealing block.
The Thunder would not score again in regulation and the Timberwolves went on a 16-0 run to close the game and force overtime — one of only four 24+ point fourth-quarter comeback
The ball fell into Terrence Shannon Jr.'s hands, the Wolves called timeout and they held on for a 131-128 victory. It was the largest comeback in franchise history as Minnesota trailed by as many as 25 points during the must-see TV game.
Edwards might be listed as questionable, but before Wednesday's practice, head coach Chris Finch said he expects the star guard to suit up Thursday. In six contests since sitting out due to hip soreness, Edwards has averaged 29.7 points, 7.8 boards, 5.0 assists, 4.0 threes and 1.3 steals, so it seems injuries aren't slowing him down this season.
Edwards, with just seconds left on the clock in the extra period, met Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the rim and stuffed him perfectly to block a layup that would’ve put Oklahoma City in the lead. “Way to f***ing hoop, y’all,” Edwards said on the court after the game.
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