Dwight Howard Takes a Playful Jibe at Anthony Edwards Following Playoff Exit

At the Paycom Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves clashed with the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the conference finals. Unfortunately, the Timberwolves experienced a disheartening defeat as the Thunder exhibited their dominance. Anthony Edwards faced significant criticism due to a subpar performance during this challenging match. Entering the court with a daunting 1-3 deficit, the Timberwolves' hopes dwindled again, culminating in a disappointing final score of 94-124—marking a staggering 30-point loss. This defeat ended their championship aspirations for the season. In light of their playoff elimination, Dwight Howard felt compelled to reach out to Edwards. On X (formerly Twitter), Howard playfully alluded to their future rivalry: “We still repoing Ant Man... KNOCK KNOCK... OKC WHO? SGA: OK C YOU NEXT SEASON,” possibly igniting debates around the league.