Anthony Edwards refused to let a Game 5 drubbing dampen the Minnesota Timberwolves' spirit as they fell 126-97 to the San Antonio Spurs. After the loss, Edwards told reporters no one in the locker room was “too worried,” urging teammates to lace up and treat the next contest like a war. He reminded the squad that playoffs demand endurance, not a single game.

San Antonio’s dominance stemmed from relentless double‑teams, forcing Edwards into 22 attempts for just 13 makes, while the Wolves managed only six of 15 shots in the final quarter. Victor Wembanyama’s early aggression produced 16 points and five rebounds, and Julius Randle shot a woeful 6‑of‑17, dropping his series average to 36.6 percent. Coach Chris Finch said adjusting rotations to contain San Antonio’s interior threats.

Edwards flagged foul trouble for Jaden McDaniels as a lingering issue, noting the team loses momentum whenever the wing sits. With two days off before Game 6 in Minnesota, he expressed excitement for the reset. Reducing turnovers and improving rebounding could push Minnesota to the series Game 7.