Anthony Edwards reacts after a turnover involving Rudy Gobert.©(@ES_sportsnews)
Anthony Edwards expressed visible frustration with teammate Rudy Gobert during the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-105 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena. The tension arose from a critical turnover late in the game, highlighting communication issues on the court.
With about five minutes remaining in a tightly contested game, Timberwolves forward Julius Randle had possession of the ball on the wing. Gobert, the Timberwolves’ 7’1″ centre, had established solid positioning in the paint against Raptors forward Scottie Barnes, who stands at 6’7″. Gobert, in an advantageous position under the basket, actively called for the ball. However, Randle hesitated and did not make the pass, leaving Gobert stranded in the paint.
As the play unfolded, Gobert was called for a three-second violation for remaining in the key too long. The turnover handed possession back to the Raptors and broke Minnesota’s offensive momentum in a pivotal moment of the game.
Video footage of the sequence, which circulated widely on social media, showed Edwards visibly upset following the turnover. While Gobert had reason to call for the ball in such a favourable matchup, questions remain about Randle’s decision-making and why the pass was never delivered. Gobert, however, also drew criticism for not leaving the paint when it became clear the ball was not coming his way, compounding the error.
The sequence encapsulated a frustrating night for the Timberwolves, who struggled offensively. The team shot just 41.3 per cent from the field and committed 17 turnovers, hindering their ability to maintain a consistent rhythm. Minnesota fought hard to stay in the game, but they couldn’t take advantage of crucial chances, giving Toronto the opportunity to secure the win in the final moments.
The loss dropped the Timberwolves to an 8-7 record for the season. Minnesota will look to rebound on Sunday against the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics, who boast a strong 12-3 record. The game will provide another test for Minnesota as the team aims to address offensive inconsistencies and improve its on-court chemistry.
