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Anthony Edwards boldly calls his shot ahead of Kyrie Irving, Mavericks showdown

Noah Weber
Noah Weber

The Smoking Cuban

Feb 13, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) drives to the basket as / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Mavericks' opponent for the Western Conference Finals is officially the Minnesota Timberwolves as they defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 on Sunday night, and this series will officially begin on Wednesday in Minnesota.

Dallas is coming off a big Game 6 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night, and the vibes are immaculate in Dallas. The American Airlines Center was rocking all night long, and Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are taking this team to another level. Irving and Doncic's bond is stronger than ever, and they have been excellent leaders in the NBA Playoffs.

Doncic finished with a 29-point triple-double in the win, and Irving was phenomenal in the clutch. He put his pedal to the metal after a slow first half, and he helped will the Mavs to this win.

Anthony Edwards says he'll guard Kyrie Irving in Western Conference Finals

All eyes are on the Mavericks' series against the Timberwolves now, and Anthony Edwards made a bold and seemingly confident statement about his upcoming matchup with Dallas.

When asked about his upcoming matchup with the Mavs, Edwards immediately said "my matchup is gonna be Kyrie, so that's gonna be fun. We gonna see what I can do verse him."

Edwards immediately revealing that he's going to be the one guarding Irving is an interesting approach, and all eyes will be on this matchup in Game 1. Edwards continues to be elite on both ends of the floor, and both players will need to have a big series for their respective teams to make the NBA Finals.

Irving is coming off more of a quiet series against the Thunder as he only averaged 15.7 points per game, but his defense and passing in this series were outstanding. The Thunder forced Irving to be a playmaker, and he made them pay for that.

Edwards is coming off a big series against the Nuggets as he averaged 27.7 points per game while shooting 50 percent from the field, and the Mavs will have their hands full trying to guard him.

The defensive matchup of Edwards on Irving is definitely going to be magnified after Edwards said this after the game, and it's going to be a great test for both players.

For all the latest on Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks throughout their series against Anthony Edwards and Minnesota Timberwolves, stay tuned.

Noah Weber

Noah Weber

Noah Weber is the Site Expert for The Smoking Cuban, covering the Dallas Mavericks as a credentialed media member since the 2022-23 season. With a Bachelor of Science in Sports Media from Oklahoma State University, Noah has worked in sports journalism since 2019. While he's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Oklahoma State Cowboys, he has now established himself as a go-to voice for Mavericks coverage. Noah's expertise includes in-depth game analysis, social media content creation, and offering unique perspectives through his reporting. His work has been featured on major platforms such as ESPN, Bleacher Report, and Overtime. During his time at Oklahoma State, Noah won first place in the Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association Awards for a show he co-produced. Outside of covering the Mavs, Noah enjoys working out, playing basketball and Spikeball, and spending quality time with friends and family.