Anthony Edwards’ stunned reaction to a desperation Luka Doncic three-pointer late in Tuesday’s Game 4 has gone viral – despite the Timberwolves ultimately holding on for a crucial win that prevented a Dallas sweep.
With 20.1 seconds remaining, the Mavs had the ball down six after a missed free throw from Mike Conley.
Needing a bucket – ideally a three – to realistically stay alive, the Mavs’ Doncic weaved through the Minnesota defense and chucked up a 29-footer with Edwards in his face.
The shot miraculously went in (plus a free throw being awarded for a foul on Edwards), and the T-Wolves star put his hands up in disbelief as Doncic had a chance to make it a two-point game with 13.2 seconds remaining
A picture of Edwards’ stunned, jaw-dropped reaction from that moment went viral on from Bleacher Report’s X page, registering 6,100 likes and over 333k views at the time of writing.
Anthony Edwards looked stunned after Luka Doncic hit a desperation three late in the game
However, Edwards was bailed out moments later when Doncic – a 78.6 percent free throw shooter this regular season – missed the and-one, with the rebound being grabbed by Minnesota.
From there, Naz Reid sank a layup to give Minnesota a 105-100 lead and the T-Wolves notched their first win of the series – forcing a Game 5 back at home and bringing the series to 3-1.
Edwards finished the game with 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, while his teammate Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and five rebounds.
Doncic, meanwhile had a triple-double with 28 points, 10 assists and 15 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough for Dallas to close out the series.
Doncic is seen celebrating in the fourth quarter, though Dalla would ultimately lose
Kyrie Irving was held to just 16 points on 6-18 shooting.
As he warmed up before the game, Edwards – who was mic’d up on TNT’s broadcast, was heard saying ‘They better get rid of us!’
Minnesota will now host Game 5 on Thursday.
If they can win that contest and also win a Game 6 in Dallas, then Edwards and Co. would also host a Game 7.