The most awaited Western Conference Finals are here! Two teams hoping to win their maiden NBA title will go blow-for-blow tonight, as the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both teams have been riding all-time highs as they enter tonight’s game. Anthony Edwards and Co., more so. That’s because they’ve already sent packing two future Hall-of-Famers, Stephen Curry and LeBron James.

Now, they are eyeing to take down the first-seeded OKC to claim the West as their own. But it’s not just the fans, it seems the players are more hyped up than anyone else. 

Why? Well, Minnesota’s main man, Anthony Edwards, has sent out a cryptic message on X just hours before the series opener. “DIFM2,” Edwards tweeted just an hour ago. This has left Minnesota fans and the rest of the basketball world scratching their heads in confusion. Well, rightly so, because not many are aware of what the 23-year-old shooting guard is trying to convey. However, it seems like one fan has cracked the code. Apparently, this cryptic tweet holds immense significance for ANT. “Do It For Mom 2,” the fan commented, revealing the true meaning behind Edwards’ tweet. 

This is truly heartwarming stuff from the Minnesota Star. If you’re not aware, Anthony Edwards’ mother and grandmother, both of whom have a special place in his heart, passed away back in 2015. The shooting guard shared a really special bond with his mom and grandma, something which was on display when he got drafted into the league. He was seen with portraits of two of the most important people in his life by his side as he got drafted into the NBA. This tweet and his wholesome gesture are just two of many ways he had paid tribute to his mother and grandma. 

Another one of his tributes is his jersey number for the Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards dons the No. 5 uniform as a tribute to his mother, Yvette, and grandma Shirley, as both passed away on day five. One can only appreciate the love he has for his close ones.

Nonetheless, the cryptic message sparked a series of responses from both Minnesota fans and the rest of his followers. One fan wrote, “Make them proud, they are watching over you.” He sent a heartfelt message to Edwards, reminding him of what’s at stake tonight. Well, there’s more where this came from. 

Anthony Edwards sends fans into a frenzy with cryptic message

While the Conference Finals need no hyping up, given that a shot at the NBA Championship is at stake, Anthony Edwards has fired everyone up for Game 1. His commendable tribute to his mother and grandmother has made the Timberwolves faithful believe in something special. “Tweeting on gameday yeah he boutta drop 50,” a fan wrote after seeing Ant-Man’s tweet ahead of tonight’s colossal clash against the Thunder.

Well, one can expect big things from Edwards after what he’s produced in the playoffs this season. The Minnesota guard is averaging 26.5 points, along with eight rebounds and 5.9 assists in the postseason. So, he’ll play a huge role tonight. 

Meanwhile, another user has already given a 1-0 lead to the Wolves. “Idk what this mean but 1-0 Timberwolves.” They wrote. Well, the ball has not even hit the air right now. So, no one can say that Anthony Edwards and Co. are assured a win tonight. However, by the looks of it, the 23-year-old guard is locked in ahead of the Western Conference Finals Game 1. This is a good sign, but there’s still a game of basketball to be played, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the rest OKC roster are not to be taken lightly. 

At the same time, a fan reminded the Minnesota guard of something really important. “This when superstars are made.” He commented on ANT’s tweet. He reminded the young superstar of how important games like these are, as these are the matches were superstars are forged. The message was one among hundreds of comments that had only the best in mind for ANT and his team.

Of course, Anthony Edwards already knows a thing or two about how to show up on big occasions. Nonetheless, Minnesota fans will be hoping that Edwards is able to emulate some of his big-time performances tonight as they aim to take the driver’s seat in the series.