The Minnesota Timberwolves were facing elimination in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.
With high stakes, Anthony Edwards amped up his game, delivering an aggressive performance in the first half where he scored 17 points.
During the game, Edwards was also caught in a tussle for a loose ball, after which he audibly barked as he stood up—an instinctive reaction showing his intense drive and competitiveness.
TNT had the foresight to mic Edwards up for the game, capturing this raw display of emotion among other engaging moments. This provided fans with one of the more memorable collections of soundbites, a refreshing change as teams often withhold more colorful or controversial content. Edwards’ lively personality shone through, not just in his fierce play but also in his interactions, like checking in on Maxi Kleber’s shoulder and playfully telling Kyrie Irving he had imitated one of his moves. Even Edwards’ casual banter proved to be engaging.
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As the Timberwolves strive to extend the series and bring it back to Minnesota, Edwards’ mix of high spirits and tenacity could be key.
Should they manage to return home for more games, it might just be time to “Bring Your Arf” to the arena.
