Anthony Edwards and Nickeil Alexander-Walker Steal Malik Beasley’s Shimmy in Timberwolves’ Wild Win Over Pistons
The Minnesota Timberwolves turned a 123-104 rout of the Detroit Pistons into a full-on roast Sunday night, with Anthony Edwards and Nickeil Alexander-Walker mocking Malik Beasley’s signature 3-point shimmy right at the buzzer. A second-quarter brawl saw seven ejections, but the Wolves still found time to troll—and win big. Here’s how Minnesota capped a chaotic night with a jab at Detroit’s sharpshooter.
A Game of Fights and Taunts
The Timberwolves were already flexing their muscle when a second-quarter skirmish erupted, spilling into the stands and ejecting five players—including Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart—and two coaches. But the real fireworks came late. With the game in hand, Alexander-Walker hit a shot and broke out Beasley’s shimmy—his go-to celebration after draining threes. Edwards doubled down at the final buzzer, dancing the same move as Minnesota sealed a 19-point victory. “They had their fun after we got into it,” Beasley said post-game, shaking his head.
Beasley’s Big Night Meets a Bigger Dig
Beasley, who’s having a career year with 292 three-pointers—the most in Pistons history—was Detroit’s lone bright spot, dropping 27 points and six triples. His shimmy, born during his 2022-23 stint with the Utah Jazz, has been a staple of his hot streak. But Edwards (25 points, 20 in the third) and Alexander-Walker (11 points) flipped the script, turning Beasley’s flex into their victory lap. “I saw him do it earlier when they were up,” Edwards grinned. “Had to give it back.”
Timberwolves Ride the Wave
Despite the chaos, Minnesota stayed locked in. Julius Randle added 26 points, and the Wolves’ defense clamped down after the fight, holding Detroit to 41% shooting. The win pushes Minnesota to 45-28, keeping them in the Western Conference hunt. “We played through the noise,” coach Chris Finch said, praising his team’s focus. For Detroit, now 19-54, it’s another tough night in a season slipping away—made worse by the Wolves’ late-game jab.
A Rivalry Brewing?
This wasn’t just a win—it felt personal. The brawl and the trolling hint at a budding edge between these squads. Beasley took it in stride, but with Edwards and Alexander-Walker laughing it up on X afterward, don’t be surprised if Detroit circles the next matchup. As the NBA playoffs near, Minnesota’s showing they can fight, win, and have a little fun while they’re at it. Who’s shimmying now?