Tatum responds to Edwards trash talk after C beat Wolves originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Boston Celtics vs. Minnesota Timberwolves isn’t the first matchup that comes to mind when it comes to NBA rivalries, but it has become must-see television every time these two teams face off.
Sunday’s game at TD Garden was no exception as the Celtics escaped TD Garden with a 107-105 victory. The last four games between the C’s and the Wolves have been decided either in overtime or by a two-point margin.
Boston has won three of these four meetings. But after Minnesota’s only win last season, Wolves star Anthony Edwards Celtics star Jayson Tatum talked trash in a clip broadcast on Netflix From 5.
“You saw Tatum try to put me on the switch, he locked up twice. He started talking shit,” Edwards told his teammates in the locker room after the game. “Tatum was talking crazy saying, ‘Yeah, I’m here,’ and then I said, ‘I’ll be back.’ Speaking of the best player in the league, you’re all freaking out.”
Tatum had the opportunity to respond to Edwards after leading the C’s to a victory on Sunday.
“We played two good games against each other last year,” Tatum said. “Obviously, I spent the summer together at the Olympics. I love Ant. A hell of a player, a hell of a competitor. He talks a lot and he had a lot to say this summer about the games we played against them last year. last year and I’m looking forward to playing against us this year. So you enjoy playing against the other top players in the league. It’s always fun and competitive.
Edwards’ trash talk caught Tatum’s attention, but the 2024 NBA champion didn’t take it personally.
“I saw him. We talked a lot over the summer,” Tatum added. “I’ve had a pretty good record against Minnesota in my career. That’s the only time they’ve beaten us so far.
“But I mean, it’s fun. They’re a really good team, they’re well coached. They’ve got some talent there, so I’m sure in the near future the games against these guys will really be the more fun.”
Tatum is 12-1 in his career against Minnesota. He dropped 45 points in the Celtics’ win over the Wolves last season and scored 26 points in Sunday’s win.
Edwards did his part in Sunday’s game, recording a team-high 28 points on 6-of-11 3-point shooting. The 23-year-old has already made a name for himself as one of the league’s biggest stars, but there’s no doubt that Tatum has all the bragging rights at this point in their respective careers.
Tatum and the C’s will look for their sixth straight victory when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston.
