NBA on TNT microphone captures Anthony Edwards ‘barking’ at the ball and comments on Kyrie Irving in the middle of the game

MINNESOTA Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards put on a show in more ways than one in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.

TNT mic’d the 6-foot-2 point guard during Minnesota’s 105-100 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night — and the segment turned out to be pure gold.

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The microphones picked up Edwards, 22, paying a compliment to Mavericks star Kyrie Irving, 32, after attempting an acrobatic layup with his left hand.

He caught the ball impressively – although the bucket didn’t count as it came after the whistle – and then learned the move from Irving.

“I got that from you, man,” the Timberwolves guard said.

Edwards made sure everyone on the court had that dog in them, too.

The former No. 1 overall pick jumped into a pile of players fighting for the ball following Daniel Gafford’s block on Kyle Anderson early in the second quarter.

And he started barking while still on the ground before the referees called a jump ball, which the Timberwolves won.

NBA fans loved Edwards’ energy.

“The guy is hilarious haha ​​but that’s what it’s all about,” wrote one.

“The man is just a kid living his dream, I love it,” added another.

“It’s like playing basketball on the playground with Ant,” said a third.

“I love his personality,” one wrote.

The Timberwolves entered the match with a 3-0 deficit.

But they avoided elimination with a gutsy performance, forcing Game 5 – which will take place in front of Minnesota fans at Target Center on Thursday.

Edwards was one assist shy of the triple-double, finishing the night with 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine dimes.

Karl-Anthony Towns also stepped up, firing a late string of 3s to secure the win.

Towns recorded 25 points – 20 in the second half – and five rebounds, going 4-for-5 (80%) from downtown.

“He was super confident,” Edwards said of KAT.

“He wasn’t worried about any shots before the ones he hit tonight.

“He played exceptionally well.”

The winner of the series will play the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals.