Anthony Edwards makes a strong statement after the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves improved to 3-2 on the NBA season with a win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. This was a very exciting back-and-forth game that came down to the final possession.

Leading by as many as 16 points, Minnesota surrendered its lead before going on a late fourth quarter run to escape with a win. Minnesota was led by star guard Anthony Edwards, who finished with 29 points, several of which came on the game’s longest short possessions.

Speaking on the postgame show, Edwards made a strong statement regarding this rivalry between Minnesota and Denver.

“They know when they see us they don’t like us and I’m pretty sure they know they don’t like us,” Edwards said. “You saw the little fight between breaks. It’s always a great game. I love going against those guys. Plus they’ve got the best player in the league so I’m looking forward to it.”

Edwards was apparently referring to a moment between Rudy Gobert and Christian Braun that led to double technical fouls after the Nuggets guard went up for a poster dunk over the four-time Defensive Player of the Year.

The two players got into it momentarily, but the brawl quickly broke up.

Also showing respect for Nikola Jokic, Edwards called the three-time MVP the best player in the NBA. Jokic certainly played like it to start the season, adding 26 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds in the loss to Minnesota.

As Edwards mentioned, these two teams always play great games and they did so again in this one.

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