In a high-octane matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves' rising star Anthony Edwards found himself in hot water after accumulating two technical fouls in Thursday night's game. This brings Edwards' total technical foul count for the season to 16, triggering an automatic one-game suspension. Unless one of the technical fouls is rescinded upon review, Edwards will be forced to sit out the next game against the Utah Jazz. The young phenom's fiery passion on the court has drawn comparisons to past NBA personalities like DeMarcus Cousins, who last reached the 16-technical mark before March back in the 2016-17 season.
The tension boiled over for Edwards during the third quarter of the game when his frustration with officiating led to his ejection after receiving his second technical foul. The talented guard's aggressive playstyle was on full display earlier in the game when a scuffle with Lakers' forward Jarred Vanderbilt resulted in double technical fouls being called. Despite the setbacks, Edwards continues to showcase his tenacity and competitive spirit on the court, making him a player to watch as the Timberwolves gear up for the playoffs and a potential clean slate on technical fouls.