Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards Admits He Missed Tip-Off Because of Bathroom Emergency: ‘Nature Calls!’

Anthony Edwards on March 30, 2026 in Dallas Credit: Glenn James/NBAE via Getty NEED TO KNOW Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards admitted he missed tip-off against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, March 30 because he was in the bathroom Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch told reporters, "Nature calls," when asked why Edwards was missing from the starting lineup Edwards said his head coach "had my back" after the "miscommunication" that caused him to miss the start of the game Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards missed tip-off against the Dallas Mavericks for a very important reason. Edwards, 24, was missing from the starting five on Monday, March 30 when the Timberwolves visited American Airlines Center in Dallas. The All-Star guard was originally announced as a starter ahead of tip-off, but it was Timberwolves' Mike Conley in his place when the game started.

"I was taking a s---," Edwards admitted to reporters in the locker room, following the team's 124-94 blowout over the Mavericks. He added, "Mike had my back though. " Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch added further context to the situation.

"I mean, nature calls, so," he told reporters. Edwards, who had missed the previous six games with the Timberwolves due to right knee inflammation, came into the game off the bench about two minutes into the matchup. Anthony Edwards on March 30, 2026 in Dallas Credit: Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Once Edwards' bathroom emergency was disposed of, the Wolves star was "awesome" in the game, Finch said.

"His defense was outstanding," the coach said. "Just let the game come to him. Stayed aggressive.