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Video: Suns' Kevin Durant Talks Anthony Edwards' Viral Celebration in T-Wolves G3 Win

Jack MurrayApril 28, 2024

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 26: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves attempts a shot over Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of game three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Footprint Center on April 26, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Timberwolves defeated the Suns 126-109. ˆNOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. ˆ (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Anthony Edwards' celebration following the Minnesota Timberwolves Game 3 victory over the Phoenix Suns seemed reasonable to Suns star Kevin Durant.

Edwards did the DX celebration following the 126-109 victory over Phoenix, which increased Minnesota's series lead to 3-0.

SportsCenter @SportsCenter

Anthony Edwards hit the DX celly on the Suns 😅 <a href="https://t.co/jR5wQw5MWD">pic.twitter.com/jR5wQw5MWD</a>

When asked about Edwards' celebration, Durant did not take issue with it, instead saying that Edwards and the Timberwolves had reign to do what they desired as a result of winning the game.

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet

Kevin Durant was asked about Anthony Edwards celebration here. I agree with his response: "You win the game, do whatever you want." <a href="https://t.co/3KHNlg9CF2">https://t.co/3KHNlg9CF2</a> <a href="https://t.co/QBCntKT6xw">pic.twitter.com/QBCntKT6xw</a>

Edwards had 36 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two steals in the game. This led all scorers, and four of the five Timberwolves starters had at least 15 points, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Naz Reid had 16 and 13 points respectively off of the bench.

Durant had 25 points, five assists and four rebounds. Bradley Beal had 28 points and Devin Booker had 23 points but Eric Gordon was the only other player to score in double figures.

Phoenix has an incredibly difficult hole to crawl out of. No team in NBA history has come back from a 3-0 deficit, regardless of round.

Barring an unprecedented comeback, Edwards and the Timberwolves will likely have more opportunities to celebrate.