Anthony Edwards Has Hilarious Quote After KAT’s Dunk On Him

Anthony Edwards brought the punchlines after Minnesota’s 137–114 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, admitting Karl-Anthony Towns got him with a dunk — with context. “Man he dunked on me today … I ain’t jump tho,” Edwards said, adding Towns “backed me down,” is “strong as [expletive]” and, at “7 feet tall,” requires help in the post. “I stood him up for like 5 seconds — at that point somebody gotta come help me. I’m 6-3, 6-4 and he’s 7 feet — I need some help at some point.”

Minnesota fell apart after halftime as New York poured in 83 second-half points and dominated the glass, turning 21 offensive rebounds into 31 second-chance points. Edwards finished with 15 points in 29 minutes in his first game back from a hamstring strain, while the Wolves were outscored by 25 with him on the floor. OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 25; Jalen Brunson had 23 points, 10 assists and seven boards.

The Viral Quote & Why It Landed

GettyAnthony Edwards found a way to see humor in a viral moment from the Timberwolves’ game against the New York Knicks.

The moment resonated because Edwards was talking about his former teammate. Towns, traded to the Knicks before last season in a blockbuster that sent Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota, went for 15 points and 10 rebounds and repeatedly drew attention inside – exactly the size mismatch Edwards referenced. The chemistry between the ex-teammates gave the exchange a playful edge rather than any hint of beef.

Edwards’ “I ain’t jump tho” line also fits his public persona: ultra-competitive, self-aware and funny about getting got. It’s hardly the first time he’s turned a poster into a punchline, and the quip played well after a night when little else did for Minnesota. 

Game Context: Knicks Hammer the Glass

The Knicks controlled the third quarter 40–28 and never looked back, improving to 5–0 at home. New York’s advantage on the boards and in hustle plays stood out — a point coach Chris Finch has harped on when the Wolves get loose defensively. Anunoby’s two-way activity, Brunson’s pace control and Josh Hart’s 18 points fueled the separation. 

For Minnesota, Randle scored 32 and DiVincenzo 21 against their former home arena, highlighting how the trade has intertwined these rosters. Edwards flashed bursts — an and-1 and a pull-up three during a third-quarter push — but New York’s depth and physicality won out. 

What Edwards’ Comment Says About the Matchup

GettyAnthony Edwards showed he was in good spirits despite the loss and working his way back from an injury against New York Knicks.

Edwards’ call for help against a true seven-footer underscores Minnesota’s ongoing calculus without Towns: when to send a second defender to the post, how to gang rebound, and how to survive the possession after the kick-out. Against a Knicks team that punishes every extra chance, those details were the difference. 

The Wolves have the length to solve it – Rudy Gobert remains an elite back-line piece, and Naz Reid is a compelling rotational piece – but Edwards’ honesty about the mismatch is the kind of leadership fans love: take the L, explain the why, and move on. It’s also a role-reversal for one of the NBA’s premier dunkers, who’s more often on the other end of dunking on an opponent. 

Up Next

The Timberwolves host the Jazz on November 7. 

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