Anthony Edwards destabilized facing Wembanyama: « I was lost »

NBA - Anthony Edwards admits he was destabilized by Wembanyama's imposing presence on the decisive possession, before finding the solution to give the Wolves the victory (104-103) in a frenzied Target Center.

By@Nicolas Flamecourt

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Anthony Edwards destabilized facing Wembanyama: « I was lost »

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In a frenzied Target Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a spectacular hard-fought victory against the San Antonio Spurs (104-103), coming back from a 19-point deficit. Anthony Edwards, who scored 23 points and three assists, sealed this comeback with a clutch floater in the final seconds. Victor Wembanyama, the game’s leading scorer with 29 points and 7 rebounds, could not prevent his team’s defeat despite his return to the starting lineup.

The admission of weakness from a notoriously fearless player

After the game, Edwards, true to his usual candor, revealed his doubts facing the French center during the decisive possession. « I was lost. Did you see me? I was like: Damn, do I take the shot, do I drive? I was lost », confided the Wolves guard in the locker room.

« I didn’t know what to do at that moment. He’s so tall, man. He can block everything. He can block layups, jump shots, he’s got good footwork, he’s mobile. He’s truly a one-of-a-kind player », said Edwards, acknowledging Wembanyama‘s deterrent impact.

With 27 seconds left, while San Antonio led by one point, Edwards found himself facing Wembanyama after a screen. « I feel like he thought I was going to take the mid-range shot, for sure. He probably would have blocked it, so I had to drive », explained the 24-year-old star, who ultimately opted for a drive to the right and a floater off the backboard.

Edwards’ maturity in money time

This sequence perfectly illustrates Edwards‘ progress in crucial moments. « He values the ball more. He understands that every possession is really important », emphasized his teammate Rudy Gobert. « A few years ago, he probably would have tried a step-back 3-pointer backing away from Wemby. Tonight, he showed patience and composure. »

Edwards is now establishing himself as a true killer in the clutch, averaging 5.4 points in decisive moments this season with 71% shooting. Minnesota has a record of nine wins in fourteen close games, making Edwards a credible candidate for Clutch Player of the Year. This victory strengthens the Wolves‘ momentum in a still fiercely competitive Western Conference.