Edwards unsure how Wolves can get over hump after loss to Spurs

MINNEAPOLIS -- With eight minutes to go in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 139-109 loss to the Spurs in Friday's elimination game in the Western Conference semifinals, Anthony Edwards walked over to the San Antonio bench for hugs, handshakes and daps, a midgame commemoration of the opposing team on his home floor.

Edwards said the gesture was meant to acknowledge what he called the superior team while he was still on the court.

"I mean, I just tip my hat to them," he said. "They're just the better team. I mean at that point, you ain't going back in, so you're just trying to give them their respect."

Edwards' gesture seemed bizarre in the moment, but little made sense for the Timberwolves on Friday night.