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Anthony Edwards claims final game against Nuggets will be ‘greatest Game 7 of all time’
Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets are gearing up for a pivotal Game 7 this Sunday, which will determine who advances to the Western Conference Finals. NBA fans are excited about this matchup. Notably, Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves is very confident ahead of game 7 and also made a bold statement in the buildup to the game.

Edwards has been a stellar performer for the Timberwolves this NBA season. He has single-handedly carried the Timberwolves in attack in big matchups. Also, in game 6 he dropped 27 points on the Nuggets and forced a game 7 at the Ball Arena. Now, Edwards claimed that Game 7 would be an iconic matchup.

Anthony Edwards thinks this Game 7 which pits the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Denver Nuggets in a game that might decide the outcome will be the greatest ever. Edwards said,

It’s going to be the greatest Game 7 of all time.

Anthony Edwards at the post-game presser

It remains to be seen if Edwards continues to demonstrate his worth to the NBA community or if the Nuggets, led by star player Nikola Jokic, overcome the young All-Star in game 7.

NBA great predicts Anthony Edwards and co to upset the Nuggets in game 7

The Minnesota Timberwolves outclassed the Denver Nuggets with a 45-point blowout in game 6 of the NBA playoffs. However, this outcome not only forced a game 7 but now many NBA fans consider the Timberwolves to upset the Nuggets at the Ball Arena. Notably, NBA great, Kendrick Perkins believes the same. On the “First Take Show”, Perkins predicted Edwards and co to upset the Nuggets in game 7.

I’m riding with Anthony Edwards on this one.

Kendrick Perkins on First Take

On the sports side of things, Jokic also has a point to prove after his side’s poor loss in game 6 at the Target Center. The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves game 7 matchup is scheduled to take place at the Ball Arena on Sunday, May 19.

This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.

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