Edwards responded to being out: I will practice harder this summer than anyone else, I feel sad for 37-year-old Conley

On May 29, the Western Conference Final G5 Timberwolves defeated the Thunder with 30 points away from home, and were eliminated 1-4 in total. Edwards made 7 of 18 shots, 1 of 7 three-pointers and 1 of 7 three-pointers and scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, with a plus-minus value of -29 on the court, surrendering 6 minutes and 34 seconds in advance; after the game, Huazi made a ruthless statement, saying that he would practice more ruthlessly than anyone else this summer, and felt even more sad for the 37-year-old Conley. When talking about elimination after the game, Edwards said: Actually, I am very excited. I am only 23 years old. Compared to myself, I feel sad for Conley (about 38). We didn’t do it last year, and we didn’t do it this year, so we just kept working hard next year. Discomfort is a very bad word, and I should say I am very excited. I will practice more ruthlessly this summer than anyone else, and I will make another move for Conley next year!

Edwards also said that he would not use "injury" to describe his feelings. He said that he is still young and will have many opportunities to participate in this level of competition in the future. He said bluntly: The word "injury" is used badly, and I am very good now.

When talking about the Thunder's team cooperation, Conley said: They are indeed one level better than us, and their defensive cooperation is particularly tacit. It was implemented as pre-match plan from beginning to end, and never deviated.

Huazi said: They are like 15 puppets tied on the same line.

In the Western Conference Finals series, Edwards played 5 games, averaging 37.1 minutes per game, scoring 23 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists, shooting percentage of 47.1, three-point shooting percentage of 28.2 and free throw percentage of 68.8%. He performed poorly in the Western Conference Finals G4 and G5. Edwards led the team to the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive years but was eliminated 4-1. The Timberwolves still missed the team's first advance to the finals in the history of the team.