Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves expressed his frustration following a narrow 116-115 defeat to the Golden State Warriors. He criticized the starting lineup, stating that they lacked energy and need to approach games with more enthusiasm. Edwards pointed out that the Timberwolves' starting five is underperforming, citing a lower offensive rating compared to a more effective bench lineup.

In the matchup against the Warriors, the Timberwolves struggled initially, falling behind by as many as 24 points. Despite a valiant effort, including 28 points from both Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, the team could not secure a lead. With a current record of 21-19, the Timberwolves are positioned eighth in the Western Conference, needing to improve their consistency for playoff aspirations.