Anthony Edwards makes shocking announcement despite Nikola Jokic's dominance

Modified Apr 02, 2025 10:00 GMT

NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets - Source: Imagn — Anthony Edwards makes shocking announcement following Nuggets-Timberwolves game (Credits: Imagn)

Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a much-needed win against Nikola Jokic and his Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. The game went down to the wire, but Minnesota squeaked by with a 140-139 win in double OT despite Nikola Jokic’s dominant performance. The three-time MVP recorded 61 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, shooting 18-29.

Aaron Gordon also had a solid game, recording 30 points, eight rebounds and five assists, but Minnesota proved to be too much. Anthony Edwards led the way for the Timberwolves with 34 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.

After the game, Edwards made a shocking statement showing his confidence despite witnessing a masterclass from Nikola Jokic:

"He might be the best basketball player I've ever seen close up, besides myself to myself," said Edwards.

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Following the win, the Timberwolves are seventh (44-32) in the Western Conference. They are half a game behind the Golden State Warriors in fifth (44-31). Edwards has been key behind Minnesota’s success. The 23-year-old has made 72 appearances, recording 27.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game.

Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns led the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals after beating Jokic and his Denver Nuggets last season. It will be interesting to see how far they can go this year.

“The best game of my life”: Anthony Edwards on double OT thriller against Nikola Jokic and Co.

Timberwolves-Nuggets games always deliver, and Tuesday night was no exception. The game went down to the wire, with neither team refusing to give up ground. Near the end, Jokic knocked down a free throw to bring the score to 139-138.

Unfortunately, Russell Westbrook missed a layup on the very next play, and the Timberwolves closed the game out 140-139. Edwards, who got a first-class view of Jokic’s historic performance, made a bold claim while speaking to reporters after the game.

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"That might’ve been the best game of my life I’ve been a part of. Nikola Jokic, bruh, oh my God."

Speaking in awe of Jokic, Edwards also claimed that the Timberwolves were hoping that he would miss a few shots. Their wish came true when "The Joker" failed to give Denver a two-point lead near the end of the game.

Anthony Edwards and Co. next face the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday.

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Sameer is an esports and gaming journalist at Sportskeeda who covers a diverse range of topics. He is currently pursuing a BSc degree from BITS, but his love for video games pushed him to pursue a gaming journalism career. He relies on diligent research and fact-checking to deliver top-notch content. He has previously worked in the hospitality sector with the Oberoi Group.

Sameer’s gaming journey began with Rockstar Games’ GTA franchise, specifically
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. He strongly prefers multiplayer games, with FPS being his favorite genre, and has devoted 6K+ hours to CS:GO! However, he also dabbles in open-world, story-based games from time to time. Solo RPGs like Horizon Forbidden West hold a soft spot in his heart, and he would readily drop in it given a Jumanji-type scenario.

Sameer makes sure to follow Counter-Strike and Valorant esports tournaments, as he believes that watching a game being played at the highest level can be highly educational. He derives inspiration from Tarik's meteoric rise to become one of the biggest FPS streamers in the world following the release of Valorant.

Outside of work, you can find Sameer playing football or cheering for FC Barcelona. He also likes to read and write poetry.

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Edited by Bhargav