The Minnesota Timberwolves faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in a crucial game for the top spot in the Western Conference. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a 101-97 victory with 27 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. However, Edwards criticized the referees for not giving calls to his team, calling them 'cheating a** refs.' This led to a $40,000 fine from the NBA for repeatedly criticizing the officiating.
Anthony Edwards, All Star
Anthony Edwards doubled down after receiving a big fine for criticizing officials https://t.co/TEaeKCx34q
Anthony Edwards’ run-in with referees exposes flaws in NBA’s system ⤵️ https://t.co/aQ2YpVVEWl
Anthony Edwards doesn't care about his $40,000 fine for ripping the refs: 'It needed to be said' https://t.co/01a1aw1fNl
From @TheAthletic: The NBA fined Anthony Edwards $40,000 for criticizing officiating. But his run-ins with referees expose flaws in the NBA's review system. "To any clear-eyed observer of that play, it was a foul," our columnist writes. https://t.co/3ccQztSZLO
Anthony Edwards on his $40K fine for ripping refs: “I don’t care about it. S—, it needed to be said. Like I said, I’ll take the fine. I’m OK with it.” The typical was higher than typical $25K. Ant: “Yeah, probably because I said they was cheating.” https://t.co/s2dckh3aGU
Anthony Edwards wasn’t surprised by the size of the fine. “Probably because I said they was cheatin.”
Anthony Edwards fined $40,000 for repeatedly criticizing the officiating 😬 https://t.co/2njwztStLH
Karl-Anthony Towns has issued a statement on the Anthony Edwards fine. https://t.co/9uh9InqX4F
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards fined $40K for criticizing officials after controversial non-call vs. Thunder https://t.co/7KEPS53jlq
Anthony Edwards Gets $40K Fine For Trashing Refs, As He Expected | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/aTvqo8vAW8
Anthony Edwards got fined HOW MUCH?
League just sent memo that it's a $40k fine for Anthony Edwards for criticizing the refs after the OKC game, instead of the usual $25k.
Anthony Edwards has been fined $40K for "repeatedly publicly criticizing the officiating" in Timberwolves- Thunder, the NBA announced. https://t.co/L2LhnR6xfm
Anthony Edwards has been hit with a $40,000 fine by the league for "repeatedly publicly criticizing the officiating." The latest rant was the rare post-win venting (after Minnesota beat OKC), and Edwards said postgame he would take the fine to get his point across.
The NBA fined Anthony Edwards for his comments about officiating after Monday’s win over the Thunder. https://t.co/wVzQgSlbSr
Anthony Edwards has been fined $40k for “repeatedly publicly criticizing the officiating.” https://t.co/PNXC9b4A8m
Anthony Edwards got fined $40K for “repeatedly criticizing the officiating” after Wolves’ win Monday in OKC. https://t.co/s2dckh3aGU
Everyone knew Anthony Edwards was getting fined. A little more than your garden variety amount though. $40K for criticism of officiating. https://t.co/2lTIwkK0ye
Anthony Edwards gets a $40K fine https://t.co/f6LDgWet8f
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards caught on camera calling out 'cheating a-- refs' after game vs Thunder https://t.co/rNI46rswMj
Anthony Edwards criticizes refs, Chris Finch pushes right buttons in Timberwolves win ⤵️ https://t.co/D0UjuCTb70
WATCH: Anthony Edwards after Timberwolves' win over Thunder: "Cheating ass refs" https://t.co/0EDDcNUMZS
Anthony Edwards with rare ripping of referees after a win, 'I’m going to take the fine' Edwards joins a long and storied list of elite players who don't think they get enough respect and calls from the refs. https://t.co/9bH4hqX6DW
The Timberwolves now sit at the top of the Western Conference. #NBA https://t.co/0jZzWgxKdM
Anthony Edwards doesn't hold back. 🗣 https://t.co/BTqY73VMHu https://t.co/M0Ao0ahqvR
Anthony Edwards: “The refs was bad tonight” #AnthonyEdwards https://t.co/VVUsW8x76e
WATCH: Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards Absolutely Destroys ‘Cheating A** Refs’ https://t.co/njSFMtKPWj
Anthony Edwards Doesn't Give A Shit About A Fine From The NBA As He Calls Out The Refs For Their Bullshit https://t.co/1R68cjngqA https://t.co/15VvGECSwY
Anthony Edwards called out the 'cheating ass refs' after Minnesota's win in OKC: https://t.co/vZlqh06ows
Anthony Edwards Calls Out Officials After Wolves Beat Thunder https://t.co/3j6cUD5ecg
T-Wolves' Edwards rips refs after win: 'We was playing 8-on-5' https://t.co/kg1xrbQqWY
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards did not hold back in his assessment of the officiating on Monday night in Minnesota's win over the Thunder 👀 https://t.co/pKjCV4CRNg
“Cheating a** refs,” said Anthony Edwards after the Minnesota Timberwolves won at the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday. https://t.co/lpsiOuAARZ
Anthony Edwards guides Timberwolves to win over Thunder #AnthonyEdwards #MinnesotaTimberwolves #OklahomCityThunder https://t.co/RHy51WiBKQ
Anthony Edwards had some frustration to vent after the Timberwolves broke a first-place tie with a win over the Thunder. “The refs was bad tonight. Yeah, they was terrible,” Edwards told ESPN without prompting. “We was playing 8-on-5.” https://t.co/KYNCL2zFCc
Updated West Standings ‼️ Timberwolves capture the top seed after defeating the Thunder! For more, download the NBA App: 📲 https://t.co/oRfhdB8ZfO https://t.co/8iMFFhCGJX
Anthony Edwards: ‘I’ma take the fine because the refs did not give us no calls’ https://t.co/2Js7dSrvhd https://t.co/fUmbgSbZI0
Anthony Edwards Blasts Referees After Win Over The OKC Thunder https://t.co/7ahTRNDuS8
“Imma take the fine, cause the refs did not give us no calls tonight.” Anthony Edwards wasn’t holding back in his postgame interview after the Timberwolves win vs. OKC 😅 (via @BallySportsNOR) https://t.co/S2keauzP1J
Anthony Edwards Sounds Off on ‘Cheating’ Refs After T-Wolves’ Win Over Thunder https://t.co/Wcdhep7l2W
“Cheating ass refs.” Anthony Edwards has no filter 😭 https://t.co/YxB9HqackI
Anthony Edwards did not mince words when talking about the officiating in the Timberwolves game against the Thunder 😳 “Imma take the fine because the refs did not give us no calls tonight... I don't know how we won tonight.” https://t.co/3p7M9veeQQ
“Cheating ass refs” Anthony Edwards made it known he thought the refs were bad tonight https://t.co/xe0h7Ub8tL
Anthony Edwards called out the 'cheating ass refs' after Minnesota's win in OKC https://t.co/vZlqh06ows
Anthony Edwards blasted the refs after the Timberwolves win over the Thunder. 😳 “Imma take the fine cause the refs did not give us no calls tonight. We had to play through every bump, every grab. I don’t know how we won tonight.” https://t.co/iquMFgHZn0
“Cheating ass refs.” - Anthony Edwards https://t.co/UiiOS2TdjS
"And Imma take the fine because the refs did not give us no calls tonight." - Anthony Edwards https://t.co/ANqxGImAZY
Anthony Edwards didn’t hold back on the refs tonight https://t.co/jGwCH3mxHD
Anthony Edwards ain’t worried about a fine. Had to speak his mind on the refs tonight 😮💨😮💨😮💨 https://t.co/IHfAyG3pdp
Anthony Edwards post-game: “Imma take this fine, but the refs did not give us no calls tonight. Cheating a** referees…” https://t.co/A4Xk85VKFe
Anthony Edwards: "I'mma take the fine, 'cause the refs did not give us no calls tonight ... I don't know how we won tonight." 👀 https://t.co/FZc0CMsKOi
“Imma take this fine, but the refs did not give us no calls tonight.” Anthony Edwards didn’t hold back in his interview after the Timberwolves’ win over the Thunder 😂 https://t.co/KeUWZiF5pg
The Twolves knock off the Thunder to top the West. 😤 https://t.co/z0tGqHltsr
Anthony Edwards tonight: 27 points 4 rebounds 4 assists 10/20 FGM W “Cheating a** refs” 😂😂😂 https://t.co/PSYGjzHlKI
Anthony Edwards rises up with two hands for safety! Timberwolves lead 101-97 with 1 minute left 👀 Timberwolves-Thunder | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/JM4lDGYQNN https://t.co/1EM6ssToot
Anthony Edwards, sheesh. https://t.co/pEmy6oanNl
#1 vs. #2, winner goes top of the Western Conference. 🍿 Timberwolves vs. Thunder tonight, Who ya got? 🤔 https://t.co/GFoVeWS1sm
The Thunder and T-Wolves battle in Oklahoma City tonight for first place in the Western Conference. 🍿 Who ya got? https://t.co/L6goCbu9lV