Anthony Edwards addressed the media after the Minnesota Timberwolves were eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6, a 139-109 defeat that ended their Western Conference semifinal run.
Edwards was direct when reflecting on the result and the opponent’s level of play. He said, “I mean, just tip my hat to them. It was just a better team.”
The Timberwolves guard also described a moment in the fourth quarter when he briefly walked toward the Spurs bench. He explained, “At that point, you know, you ain’t going back in, so you’re just trying to get them respect they deserve.”
When asked about what the loss means for Minnesota’s standing in the Western Conference, Edwards acknowledged the gap. He said, “I don’t know, man. I think that’s a question for me.”
The conversation shifted toward defensive structure and consistency against elite opponents, with Edwards pointing inward on execution issues. He said, “We just got to listen to the coaches,” adding, “We try to do stuff on our own. I think that’s our problem.”
He also addressed whether championship habits are built during the regular season. Edwards stated, “Yeah, I feel like you’re supposed to build championship habits or playoff habits in the regular season.”
Pressed further on whether those habits were actually established, he was candid, saying, “No, we didn’t build the habits during the regular season though.”
On leadership responsibility within the group, Edwards emphasized shared accountability. He said, “It’s collective. Yeah, it’s a collective effort. But it definitely starts with me.”
Edwards also discussed his role as a primary ball handler throughout the season. He stated, “I just want to be I don’t really care if it’s on the ball or off the ball. Just whatever position I’m put in, I want to be able to, you know, create for my teammates and create for myself.”
The series also tested him physically, as he managed knee discomfort during the postseason stretch. He said, “Yeah, for sure. Yeah, it got better over the course of the series. But, I mean, that’s really no excuse. Like, if I was out there playing, I was 100%. That’s how I look at it.”
Edwards praised Victor Wembanyama after facing him throughout the series, highlighting his defensive impact. He said, “Just his defensively, man, he’s incredible,” and added, “He’s pretty good.”
Despite the defeat, Edwards remained consistent about the team’s outlook when asked about roster strength moving forward. He said, “Yeah, I feel like we’re good.”
The Timberwolves exit came after a series where San Antonio’s depth and perimeter shooting proved decisive, setting up a Western Conference finals matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
