Furious Timberwolves HC Throws Anthony Edwards Under the Bus After “Bulls**t” Performance Against Hawks

The Minnesota Timberwolves grabbed a 100-92 win over the short-handed Atlanta Hawks. But head coach Chris Finch wasn’t celebrating. Instead, he went off in the post-game press conference—and his harshest words were aimed at Anthony Edwards and the team’s other top players.

“We come out here and bulls**t. It starts with our top guys,” Finch said bluntly. And he didn’t stop there, slamming the Wolves’ second-half performance as “totally unacceptable.” He added, “If we’re trying to be a team and go where we’re trying to go, that’s not good enough.”

Finch’s post-game comments sent a simple message to Edwards: it’s time to take the next step as the team’s leader. Edwards himself admitted he needs to be better, saying, “I’ve got to get better looks.” Finch knows the Wolves need their rising star to elevate his game, not just with scoring but with consistency and focus.

Edwards’ performance stood as an important catalyst in this situation. But this extended beyond his contributions. During that game, Finch became furious at the team’s failure and the inability to shut out an under-manned opponent. Moreover, the team missed its initial chance to achieve victory early in the game. Minnesota has struggled to finish games this season because of a lack of critical edge. Plus, something else happened on the court.

On the other hand, in a bizarre incident, a piece from the jumbotron in the arena crashed onto the court during the first quarter when Gobert barely escaped injury. None of the players suffered injury, though the incident added to the series of strange moments that marred the uneasy feeling throughout the game.

Edwards, who finished with a team-high 23 points, became the focal point of Finch’s frustration. The young star had small moments but struggled to find consistency when the team needed him most. It was a calculated move from Finch, calling out his budding franchise player to inspire better leadership and focus on moving forward.

A frustrating win for Anthony Edwards and the Wolves despite Atlanta’s depleted roster

Minnesota came into this game with momentum after a blowout win over the Nuggets. With Atlanta missing Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson, and Bogdan Bogdanović, it seemed like the perfect chance to finally get four games above .500. The Wolves started strong, opening with a 13-2 run and limiting Atlanta to 20 first-quarter points.

By halftime, they led by 17, and it looked like the game was in the bag. But sloppy execution, nine third-quarter turnovers, and poor shooting let Atlanta back in. Rudy Gobert chipped in with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and a highlight dunk (plus a technical foul for an altercation with Onyeka Okongwu), but even his solid effort couldn’t mask the team’s lapses.

Player De’Andre Hunter led Atlanta’s attack with a personal best of 35 points to make the game close. The Hawks let Minnesota’s miscues slip away when they failed to convert six shots from their last seven attempts.

With the victory, the Wolves preserved their position above .500 in playoff contention, yet Finch passionately demonstrated their fundamental problems following the final buzzer. The team’s success depends on consistent execution to build a serious playoff run. Gobert maintains reliability, yet all franchise responsibility falls on Edwards to become the franchise’s primary leadership figure.

Meanwhile, Hunter’s breakout night was a silver lining for the Hawks. Once they get their full roster back, his performance shows he could be a major piece.

The Wolves may have escaped with the win, but Finch’s comments leave no doubt—this team needs to reflect and improve if they want to go anywhere this season.