Anthony Edwards' Honest Statement on Game-Winning Shot vs Grizzlies

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards airballed a game-winning shot against the Grizzlies

Jan 20, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dribbles as Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Very few matchups in the NBA are as exciting as Anthony Edwards facing off against Ja Morant. The two superstar guards are some of the most athletic players in the NBA, and Monday night's game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves did not disappoint.

The final moments of the game saw Anthony Edwards have the chance to make a game-winning buzzer-beater as the Timberwolves were down 106-108 against the Grizzlies. While many expected Edwards to make the shot, he ultimately air-balled it to end the game.

Anthony Edwards for the win⁉️👀 pic.twitter.com/qvSpmVvS6g

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 20, 2025

After the game, Edwards was asked about the unfortunate finish and he explained his decision-making.

"I knew they weren’t going to let me go left," Edwards said. "So when I tried to go right, JJ stepped up. So I just tried to shoot the step back and it didn’t go how I wanted it to go."

Finch said the final play was to get Ant going downhill.

Ant: "I knew they weren’t going to let me go left. So when I tried to go right, JJ stepped up. So I just tried to shoot the step back and it didn’t go how I wanted it to go."

— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) January 20, 2025

Even though Edwards missed the game-winning shot, he didn't try to escape any of the responsibility for the moment.

"With all these tight games, it’s a chance to show what you’re really made of," Edwards said. "It’s time to buckle up and get a win at the end of the game. You gotta have some of those guys on your team. Unfortunately, it wasn’t me tonight."

Anthony Edwards: "With all these tight games, it’s a chance to show what you’re really made of. It’s time to buckle up and get a win at the end of the game. You gotta have some of those guys on your team. Unfortunately it wasn’t me tonight."

— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) January 20, 2025

After Monday night's win, Memphis now has a 2-0 regular season series lead against the Timberwolves, and have an overall record of 28-15. Memphis is third in the Western Conference.

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